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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
23
International News Service reports a fresh buying surge lifting stocks across major indices. Leaders posted gains while profit taking followed early highs. steel and chemicals rose, and Chrysler and General Motors drew sustained interest as oils showed bullish activity amid overall strength.
A fragmented stock table lists numerous corporations and tickers including Armour, General Electric, General Motors, Goodyear, Nash Motors, Phillips, Chrysler, General Foods, DuPont, Ford, and Mack Trucks among others. The snapshot shows prices and exchanges, reflecting a busy market at one oclock with diverse sectors from steel to oil and consumer goods.
A legal notice announces the sale of securities related to an ongoing matter. Details are obscured in OCR, but the advertisement references a security sale under court or official authority. Interested parties should consult the official notice for exact terms, dates, and bidding instructions.
A jumble of corporate names appears amid a historical listing of firms including Packard Motors, Pullman Co, Timken, United Drug, Woolworth, United Air, and others. The text hints at revived brands and sector spans from automobiles to merchandise, with references to suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors across industries.
Wholesale carlot prices show wheat No 2 fed winter local BU 81 oats No 1 white 38 38.5c No 2 white 37 37.25c and various timothy and alfalfa rations with mixed feeds and prairie hay listed. Prices span $7.50 to $123.50 for different hay grades and cutting orders.
Prac tur All poultry butter and eggs are wholesale prices to dealers. Supplies limited. Poultry values vary with type from hens to broilers and turkeys. Eggs unsettled with nearby receipts and standard prices. Tomatoes and cabbage show steady to rising pack and basket prices across several states including New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas.
Live stock data from Pittsburg on June 24 shows hogs totaling 1240 head with 900 direct. heavy weights 625 to 925, medium 6 075, light 950 to 975, packing sows 7 775, pigs 9 925. Cattle 290 with 100 direct. steers 9 1025, heifers 550 856 lbs, cows 650 to 650, bulls 3 725, calves 300 including 100 direct. vealers 850 to 3. Sheep 800 with 00 direct. spring lambs 1 50 to 7, wethers 1325 to 425, ewes 2 250, spring lambs 950 to 19.
A muddled OCR fragment suggests a phrase about death in war and unity among a group, with stray comments on American consensus and parental affection tied to a pension. The readable text shows unclear names or places and lacks concrete events.
Ellport directors elected two new teachers at a meeting held last evening at the Bend schoolhouse. Agnes Gear of Riverview and Margaret Ewing of Be Varancies were named to posts, with a full staff list announced including Lyla Vogler Mildred McElwain Alber ta Singlaub and Pearl Symbola. Mrs Carl Lersch was re elected substitute teacher and Attorney Joseph Humphrey will file the 1998 delinquent school tax with the county prothonotary. A continued meeting is set for June 28 with tax collector. school accounts will be updated July 5 6 and 7 and a regular board meeting July 8.
Ellwood City district Boy Scouts announce a Board of Review meeting at Camp Thompson on Friday evening. Chairman E W Gamble urges troop scouts and Scoutmasters to attend with registration cards and to arrange transportation. The event includes a review, advancement testing, and Court of Honor prep, with the same rules as prior boards.
A special Ellwood City council meeting discussed the water company laying service lines along Hazel avenue before paving. The company would charge no signer fees until meters are installed, with owners on about 30 vacant lots to be contacted to sign for service. The meeting also considered inviting Western Pennsylvania firemen to host their 1939 convention here, possibly aligning with Ellwood City’s 40th anniversary in 1939, aided by the Chamber of Commerce.
Ellwood City reports a missionary program Sunday evening at Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church, hosted by the Mary Braeden Circle. Directed by Mrs. Clifford Gibbons, the program features songs, readings, scripture exercises, prayers, and a benediction by the Junior choir, with performances by Mary Elizabeth Badger and others.
Athol Copeland, Fleming Museum technician at the University of Vermont, manages building cabinets and hanging pictures, runs movies, oversees the museum’s 1200-piece cell collection, prep work, repair tasks, case etching, and directs student workers while organizing collectors clubs across the state.
Ellwood City service for Frank Marshall who died Tuesday at his daughter’s home in Hubbard Ohio was held Thursday at Camp Run church. Rev Minteer of First U P church officiated with many floral offerings and attendees. Pallbearers were Joseph Van Gurgur John Duncan William Brandon Charles Wehman John Marshall and R E Brimner. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Five contestants spoke on My Church And My Community at the Wurtemburg United Presbyterian church in Ellwood City with about 150 in attendance. Contestants included Bel ly McCartney New Bethlehem Alma Lutz Third Church New Castle Adeline Cuirman Beaver Falls Jolie Honing and McCartney Moss Lanz Isobul and Mr Corby Welbe to advance to national judging at the Ames Iowa convention. Rev Edwin Shoemaker and Rev Lie Wurlemburg Balduin led the judging with Miss Mary Irene Taylor assisting and Rev Orville Fun presiding. A lunch followed as the Presbytery expressed support for the orators.
Ellwood City reports a successful presentation of the play Grand Old Darling at Pleasant Hill hall by a capable cast led by Miss Atle Warner in the title role. The plot in the Rocky Mountains centers on a payroll robbery with a happy ending.
Scouts Lionel Dew Harry Kearp James Mackasek and Paul Rossman entertained Rotarians with clever cue card pleylets. Rotary International gift to the foundation fund totaled 7000 dollars, with 100 per year of Mr Harris life. Troop roles included camp activities and service projects at Camp Thompson and a new club installation.
Members of the Ladies Aid society gathered at the First United Presbyterian church in Ellwood City for a Jane meeting led by president Mrs William Brenneman. Devotions were given by Mrs Howard Stroup, followed by a social hour with refreshments. another meeting is planned for Thursday July 26. Local attendees include Joan Johnston and Mary Louise Davis visiting Crescent avenue and Atlantic City respectively, with various residents hosting or visiting.
Ellwood City hosts a district convention with Alma Temple B as venue. Delegates from Castle 37 New Castle to Ambridge 38 and Wampum 113 join Grand Chief Mrs Edith Macauley of Sharon in a well staged program directed by Mrs Florence Harvey of Ellwood City. The event featured songs addresses introductions and degree work by multiple lodges and officers with notable participation from visiting dignitaries.
The Thursday Club welcomed three guests, including Mrs Franc Sidney and Mrs Hilbert, at a gathering held at a neighbor’s home on Ha Noi Avenue. Mrs Hilbert was assisted by several members in hosting and serving light refreshments.
Ellwood City notes report the R Q Club held a tureen dinner at Mrs. Mary Hoespany’s Lawrence Avenue home. After a simple repast, members played 10 games across three tables with Mrs Reed Hil and Mes Pear Wohin earning top scores. Upcoming: July 14 gathering for the next session. Also GA R Ladies to meet at 8 PM in the VP W dial on Fourth Street.
Elmer T. Tristman instructor for the Lawrence County Red Cross led a seven week first aid course in Elwood City for city firefighters. The following men completed all requirements and earned the Standard Certificates from the national office: Bates 03 Tence Avenue, Ling Avenue, C Eoxles 606 Lawrence Avenue, Charles Pollette Mounted Route, White 407 Frank, Robert Dambach 607 AY.
Ellwood City society item notes Mrs Jack Kimpel hosting a club gathering. The report mentions Jock Kinpe and Mrs Wendell Raards along with Abert Reed Rinne and others. Details are fragmented but indicate a social event with attendees and street level activity.
Ellwood City scene recounts a Bide A Wee Club gathering at Mrs. Bunney's Third Street home with members present and later plans noted for a July meeting at Mrs. Joly Clarisae on Line Avenue. Funeral services are announced for Ralph Pratt, with interment to Locust Grove Cemetery after a Catholic Mass at the BVM Church on Power Street.
The Young Mission Society elected officers for the year, naming Ralph Deemer as president, Frank Gallaher as vice president, Howell as secretary, and others to complete the leadership team. Preparatory services were announced for June with Rev. F of Oak Grove church as guest preacher at 8 oclock.
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