Seek Merger Of Water Companies With Local Company
A petition to the Public Utility Commission of Pennsylvania seeks a merger of six newly chartered water companies with the City of New Castle Water Company. The six entities Neshannock Township, Hickory Township, Taylor Township, South New Castle, Union Township, and Shenango Township Water Companies would transfer all assets and privileges to the City of New Castle Water Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utility Commission of Pennsylvania
City of New Castle Water Company
Register and Recorder's Office
Neshannock Township Water Company
Hickory Township Water Company
Taylor Township Water Company
South New Castle Water Company
Union Township Water Company
Shenango Township Water Company
Public Utility Commission
City of New Oastle Water Company
Many neighbors visit and health updates fill this week
Mrs. David Drumm of Superior street is confined at home and quite ill. Mrs. Aubrey Johns of Delaware avenue also remains homebound and ill. Several others on Maryland avenue Phillips place and surrounding streets are noted as ill or recuperating, with visits from relatives and friends across towns and states.
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David Drumm
Superior Street
Aubrey Johns
Delaware Avenue
William Hockenberry
Maryland Avenue
Nness
Ora McCullough
Phillips Place
New Wilmington
Anthony Ferrazzano
McClain Avenue
Beaver Falls
William Rees
North Street
Walter W. Rhodes
Coudersport
J. Gayl Blim
Park Avenue
Evelyn Shook
Quinsy
Victor Lucus
East Reynolds Street
New Haven
Indiana
Isabel Turner
West
Howard Reno
Walmo
Janet Moore
Dravesburg
Betty Jane Cape
Lathrop Street
Caroline
William Bluedorm
Cunningham Avenue
Frank Reno
Savannah Road
Prances Schell
McKeesport
George Moffatt and Son
Buffalo
New York
Blanche Millbrant
Spruce Street
Charles L. Robb
Santa Cruz
California
Carl Klink
Neshannock Boulevard
Sam Blight
Waldo Street
Samuel’ Butler
Louisville
Kentucky
Roy Kaufman
Cleveland
Mont Richards
West Washington Street
Merrill Walls
Thrope Street
David Matthews
East Washington Street
John Coughlin
Hamilton
Sligo
BD. P. Caylor
Ringgold
Jefferson County
D. D. Grove
North Mulberry Street
Emerson Davies
Pittsburgh
Lot Davies
Garfield Avenue
Evans City Boy Killed In Jalopy Race Accident
At Evans City's Wahl race track a bumper fragment struck bystanders after a bumper shattered when a car crashed into a tree on the final lap. Ten year old George Laverne Treich of Evans City died, while Ellwood City lad John Shaffer suffered a broken leg and others minor injuries. Driver Alexander Began of New Castle escaped serious harm. The fatality occurred about 4 Saturday afternoon. the boy died at a local doctor’s office. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in Evans City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Evans City
George Laverne Treich
Adam Treich
Wang
John Shaffer
Lawrence Shaffer
Orchard Avenue
Wahl
Alexander Began
Ralph Avenue
New Castle
Butler
Tit Began
Fvans
Reformed Church Picnic At Park Elwood City
The Immanuel Reformed church Sunday school outing at Ewing Park grove drew 125 members. Merle Means Charles McKim and C Powell directed games for all ages with prizes won by Merle Loch Louis Forsythe Elmer Dambach Anna Cross and others. A dinner followed at six served by the couples class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Moon
Lee Shivey
F. D. Powell
William Dimnean
Bob Sitter
Bart Tanner
Merle Merns
Mrs Sharp Johns Surprised At Wayne Township Birthday
Ellwood City June 24 Mrs Sharp Johns of Wayne township was surprised Saturday evening when members of the WWA club and their husbands gathered at her home for a birthday party. Guests played cards and bingo enjoyed a tempting repast and she received a thoughtful gift. A regular WWA meeting will be held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Clyde Cunningham also of Wayne township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Sharp Johns
Wayne Township
Ww. A. Club
Johns
Clyde Cunningham
Grange Lodge
Orangemen
Bank Hall
Alliance Picnic Delights Community Parish Event
ELLWOOD CITY June 24 The annual Sunday school picnic of the Christian and Missionary church drew 125 attendees for a day at Huber's Beach North Sewickley. Ball games swimming and a sports program directed by Frank Sheldon and Charles Lucas featured awards for winners followed by an evening devotional led by Carl Hughes of Conway as the true speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Christian and Missionary Church
Huber’s Beach
North Sewickley
Frank Sheldon
Charles Lucas
Carl Hughes
Conway
Ellwood Church Notes List Weekly Activities
Ellwood city church groups publish a schedule of services classes and meetings across First Baptist First Presbyterian Providence Baptist Immanuel Reformed Slippery Rock Presbyterian Gospel Tabernacle Trinity Lutheran United Presbyterian and other local congregations. Activities include midweek services Bible studies committees and preparatory services with communion and special events planned through Friday.
Slippery Rock Picnic Brings Sun Day School Fun
In Ellwood City on June 24 Slippery Rock Presbyterian church held its annual Sunday school picnic on church grounds. A noon picnic dinner by the True Blue class was followed by games and races with awards for winners. Alfred Kennedy and J M Houk directed sports. Mrs George Glasser led arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Slippery Rock
Milton Caplan Receives Degree in Medicine at Pittsburgh
Milton Caplan son of Mr and Mrs J L Caplan of Park Avenue Ellwood City recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a doctor of medicine degree He also earned a BSc and received his commission as first lieutenant in the U S Army Medical Corps He is in training at Camp Carroll and will begin interning at Passavant Hospital on July 1 He is brother of Dr Aaron Caplan of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Milton Caplan
J. L. Caplan
Park Avenue
University of Pittsburgh
Medical Corps
U. S. Army
Camp Carlyle
Passavant Hospital
Aaron Caplan
Baptist Classes Meet Saturday Elwood City quarter session
In Elwood City June 24 at the Providence Baptist church North Sewickley members held a quarterly Adult Bible class meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Householder Beaver Falls road. Mrs. Hazen led devotions and Mrs. Hazen ran the business session with 38 attendees. Games directed by Mrs. Fay Main. Clyde Brewer won the prize. Hostesses Mrs. Ralph Steffler and Mrs. Charles Krepps assisted with refreshments. A corn roast at Green Acres on the New Brighton road is planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Fred G. Householder
Beaver Falls Road
Providence Baptist Church
North Sewickley
Elwin Hazen
G. N. Hazen
Fay Main
Clyde Brewer
Ralph Steffler
Charles Krepps
Green Acres
New Brighton Road
Ellwood Man Is Named By Moose
Tyrone was chosen as the site of next year’s convention for the western Pennsylvania Moose association Earl Marshall of McKeesport was named president Other officers include nine district vice presidents Frank Clerotti Kane W A Upperman Pittsburgh John Williams Washington Ernest J Anderson Tyrone George Patterson Ellwood City A W Morrison Greensburg Joseph Washington Cresson Arthur Shimmin New Kensington William Kinger Clarion Andrew Willow renamed secretary treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New Kensington
Tyrone
Western Pennsylvania Moose Association
Earl Marshall
McKeesport
Frank Clerotti
Kane
W. A. Upperman
Pittsburgh
John Williams
Washington, Pa
Ernest J. Anderson
George Patterson
Ellwood City
A. W. Morrison
Greensburg
Joseph
Washington
Cresson
Arthur Shimmin
William Kinger
Clarion
Andrew Willow
Party Honors Shirley Rider Fifth Birthday
Ellwood City on June 24 Mrs Victor Rider of Johnston Drive hosted a party for her daughter Shirley marking her fifth birthday at Ewing Park grove. Ten guests attended from 2 to 4 pm with diversions and refreshments at a table featuring a large birthday cake. Gifts were given to the guest of honor, hostess aided by her sister Mrs W E Dindinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Shirley
Victor Rider
Johnston Drive
Ewing Park Grove
W. E. Dindinger
Wampum
Cerelli Armoundo Engagement Noted in Ellwood City
Announcement from Ellwood City June 24 reveals the engagement of Miss Thressa Louise Cerelli daughter of Mr and Mrs Patsy Venditti of Todd Avenue Lo Arson Armoundo son of Mr and Mrs Patsy Armoundo of New Castle No wedding date has been set.
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Ellwood City
Miss Thressa
Louise Cerelli
Patsy Venditti
Todd Avenue
Lo Arson Armoundo
Patsy Armoundo
New Castle
Christian Class Gathers For Picnic Ellwood City
The Young Married Peoples class of the First Christian church held a picnic at Lessburg with about thirty-nine participants led by Chester Craven. A mushball game followed supper and a regular meeting is set for Saturday July VW. Hospital notes list admissions and discharges in Ellwood City with multiple names and two births reported. The ministerial association and families plan an annual picnic at Ewing Park grove with a 4:30 pm business session and park gathering at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
First Christian Church
Lessburg
Chester Craven
Ministerial Association
Ewing Park Grove
Clovers and Manos Triumph In Legion Loop
In Ellwood City at Ewing Park on Saturday the Clovers came from behind with a five run rally in the sixth to beat the Legion 7 to 4, widening their lead to two and a half games. The Manos then defeated the Elks 12 to 1, pulling into a tie for second with the Elks. The day also featured minor league standings shifts as Laszio held the Legion to two runs through five innings, while Johnson and Glasser allowed three early hits. The Clovers’ sixth inning offense included a walk, an error and four singles to seal the win. The Manos connected for ten hits off Curtis and Poholsky to clinch the second tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
American Legion
Ewing Park
Glovers
Legion
Elks
Manos
Laszio
Johnson
Glasser
Clovers
McCready
Curtis
Poholsky
Edison Urges Congress To Speed Defense
Retiring Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison urged Congress to streamline defense funding, noting Germany’s rapid conquests while lawmakers debated a navy bill. He criticized the delay as Holland Belgium and France fell, saying swift action was needed to bolster national defense. In Pittsburgh a man named Flora was jailed in default of bond after forging a government check for 39 dollars, arraigned before a U.S. Commissioner.
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C International Naws Service
Washington
Charles Edison
Congress
Germany
Edison
Hitler
Holland
Belgium
France
New Castle
Pittsburgh
Louis Flora
William H. Haley
United States
Father R A Must Celebrates First Solemn High Mass
The Rev Fr Raymond A Must celebrated his first solemn high mass at St Marys Church on Sunday June 23. The service began at noon before a large crowd with a children’s choir. Priests Rev Fr William Galvin deacon Rev Fr Leo Watterson sub deacon Rev Ferris Guay master of ceremonies Bernard Carlin and James O Connor assisted. The sermon by Father Galvin praised the priesthood and Must, 25, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob P Must of 18 East North Street. Must was ordained at St Vincent Archabbey Latrobe Pa June 16 and will stay at St Marys until assigned by Bishop Hugh C Boyle. Several Pittsburgh clergy visited throughout the day.
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R. P. Abbott
Dorothy and
Wilbur
West Washington Street
Sligo
Hannah Raub
Lester
Northview Avenue
J. R. Louden
Akron
O. Rodney Williams
G. Earl Williams
Hust Street
Parks Air College
East St. Louis
B. H. Mullen
East Morton Street
J. A. Martin
Hugh Mahan
James Town
Mahan
Mullen
Helene Edgar
Sheridan Avenue
Greenville
Dushore
John A. Edgar
Oscar Swanson
Maryland Avenue
Reading
Allentown
Harry McClintock
Jenny
Harry
Ohio
Ahirnodacks
Heber Anderson
Cunningham Avenue
Dahlgren
Donald
Naval Service
New Castle
Raymond A. Must
Father
St. Mary's Church
Father Must
Williiam Fpf
Galvin
Must
Jacob P. Must
East North Street
St. Vincent's
Latrobe
St. Mary’s Church
Hugh C. Boyle
D. D
Pittsburgh
Father Most
F. F. O'Shea
Dudley Nee
Clifford
Murrinsville
V. V. Stancelewski
SS. Philip and James’ Church
Edward FR. Szelong
the Madonna Church
Michael P. Hinnebusch
St. Margaret’s
Edmund Rowan
New Castle Hospital
Nicholas Biondi
Joseph L. Abbate
St. Vitus, UY
New Cs
Councilmen Return From Washington With Airport Talk
Councilmen Davies D and Alexander and City Engineer Throop returned from Washington to discuss the local airport and proposed projects with Senator James J. Davis and others. No definite federal decision was announced, but officials expect possible information on future projects to save the city thousands of dollars. TM TV IN NEW CASTLE-
Perry S Gaston Post Holds Legion Meeting Tonight
Perry S Gaston Post American Legion will hold an important meeting at the Legion home Tuesday evening. Commander A Louis Conn says topics include New Citizens Day July 1 and measures addressing un-American activities and other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry S. Gaston Post
American Legion
Legion
A. Louis Conn
Hay
New Castle
James Cook
South America
North America
Alaska
Sitka
Yukon
Bay
Reynolds
City Council Considers Train Blockade and Sewer Actions
City councilears ongoing Mahon ing avenue train blockade complaints and plans an informal meeting with train officials. Solicitor White questions Mrs Rhodes suit against the city over East North street damages and prepares a defense affidavit. Felix sewer case offers Miss Felix $71.16 to settle. council to discuss acceptance. Court order reduces E J Connery v city assessment to 40000. North Mercer repaving ordinance passed. East Fairmont seeks street light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. White
City Hall
Council
Agnew M. Rhodes
the Ciy
East North Street
Rhodes
Charles
Mayne
White
Liberty Street
Dominick Felix
Ann Felix
Robert White
Felix
J. D. Alexander
Mercer Street
Lincoln Avenue
Grant Street
Death of George Chisholm Brother of Mrs Wardman
Mrs J C Wardman of 840 Lathro pschveel received word of the death of her brother George Chisholm of Sherman Avenue Sharon Sunday morning at age 56. Survived by two daughters in Sharon. Funeral services set for 2 PM Tuesday from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wardman
Lathropschveel
George Chisholm
Sherman Avenue
Sharon
ATV
New
Castle
Biddle to London as U S envoy contact shifts
Secretary Hull announced Ambassador Anthony Drexel Biddle will leave Bordeaux and report to London to contact the exiled Polish government. With Bullitt in Paris and cut off from Bordeaux, Biddle’s move leaves no American ambassadorial contact with Marshal Petain’s government. a chargé d affaires would assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Baird
International News Service
Washington
Hull
Anthony Drexel Biddle
America
Bordeaux
London
Biddle
Dull
William C. Bullitt
France
Paris
United States
Marshal Henry Petain
Italians Report Victory Against French Defense
Rome reports that Italian forces broke the major fortification line in southeastern France during a June 21 offensive. The official communiqué notes daring actions, capture of several strong points, and continued advance to the Isere valley as France and Italy discuss armistice terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
France
International News Service
Italy
Isere
Mt. Blanc
ChenrillJet
Court Upholds Conviction Of Earl Browder
NEW YORK June 24 An unanimous appeals court upheld the conviction of Earl Browder leader of the communist party in this country to four years in federal prison and a $2,000 fine for passport frauds. He was sentenced January 22 by Judge Alfred C Coxe Jr after being found guilty Browder obtained three passports under false names in 1921 1927 and 1931 and used one as proof of citizenship on re entry to the United States after returning from Europe aboard ships Berengara in 1937 and Aequitania in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
United States Court of Appeals
Earl Browder
Communist Party
Alfred C. Coxe J
Browder
United States
Europe
New Castle
City hearing on John J Book assessment appeal in New Castle
In court room No 1 Judge W Walter Braham hears the appeal of John J Book of 466 Neshannock avenue from a city board of appeals assessment on a property that includes a tot stucco dwelling two brick dwellings a brick factory and six garages on Neshannock avenue formerly the Jere Bamman property. The assessor had set 19000 which the board raised to 19740 with the owner arguing the value is too high. A second portion notes a local anecdote about a lunchroom hash and a joke about a man’s silence related to his wife’s influence on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Book
Neshannock Avenue
Board of Appeals
City of
New Castle
W. Walter Braham
Jere Bamman
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Oak Street
Walter A. Mayer
Lancaster
Jesse Joseph
Edison Avenue
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Russell Stoner
John Stoner
Sampson Street
Ruth Seller
Emanuel Evangelical Church
Camp Albright
Franklin
Arthur Harris
Young Street
Hawthorne
New Jersey
Martinas
Edward Dout
Bill and
Dele
Bell Avenue
Peg Uber
Laurel Avenue
Charles Freeman
Alexandria
Budd Fleeger
Henry Wishermann
J A. Mack
Robert Alexader
Sutton Street
Charles Colbert
Chester
West Virginia
Tra Shira
West North
Alice R. Brown
Stoneboro
Mercer Cottage Hospital
Mercer
Phyllis Jo Fullwood
West Avenue
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Josephine Greer
Billie
Corrine Greer
South Mill Street
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
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J. H. Bashline
Ellwood Boy
Jalopy
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Alliance
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JZ Curt Sh
Siousehold Ses
Ellwood
Ellwood Gity
First Baptist
Educational Committee
Doremus
Bell Memorial
J. E. Pringle
Charles Mayne
Bertha
Marion
Line Avenue
Clyde’ Houk
First Presbyterian
C. A. Martin
T. L. Haines
Glen Avenue
Moss Lauderbaugh
Elizabeth Krauth
Lhe Women's Missionary Society
Walter Simpson
Rotary
Providence Baptist
Lawrence Zeigler
Jenader
Immanuel Reformed
The
Ladies Aid Society
Elaine Wilson
New Castle Road
Wurtemburg U. P
Beaver Valley
Gospel Tabernacle
Harry Hughes
Olen
Castlewood
Harold Boon
Trinity Lutheran
Sunday School Board
Brotherhood
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Stamm's Wood
United Presbyterian
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Young People's Council
Huber's Beach
Lilyville Church of
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Moose
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Armoundo
Cecil Hazen
Ernest Gambino
Beaver Avenue
Clinton Evans
Zelienople
Ann Lengel
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Wayne Miller
Portersville
Kenneth Blank
Mary Thomas
Frankin Avenue
Fred Davidson
Wampum Avenue
James Greenham
Wayne Avenue
Joseph Frisk
Fombell
Wiliam Tewell
Cliff Kennedy
Firth Street
New York City
Harold McElwain
Roy McElwain
Smiley Street
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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Elizabeth Gillespie
Harry Lash
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Roy Wiley
Robert Taylor
Youngstown
Ira Wiley
Spring Avenue
Washington, D.C
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Harrisburg
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Mercer County
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New Brighton
GC. N. Cramer
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Bucknell University
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Ellport
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Betty
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Miriam Wilson
Evelyn Cole
Warren Wehman
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
Grove City
Father R. A. Must
Solons Report
Legion Home
Mahoning Avenue
Court of
Lawrence County
E. J. Connery
City
East Fairmont Avenue
Delaware
Audley Avenues
D. O. Davies
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