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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

36

Volant College Alumni Gather for 25th Memorial

Volant College alumni and former residents reunite Wednesday June 26 in Volant for the silver anniversary gathering. A memorial boulder honoring founders and early attendees will be dedicated after a 1:15 program at the Methodist church, with remarks by Judge W Walter Braham and others, a campus tour, and a memorial tablet unveiling.

Volant College Volant A. Martin Graham John Graham Alex McConahy Scott B. Hamilton Asher A. Galbreath Homer C. Drake

British Steamer Wellington Star Sunk Off Cape Finisterre

The British liner Wellington Star of 11,000 tons was torpedoed by an enemy submarine off Cape Finisterre. Reuters from Lisbon reports seventeen survivors landed at Operton. No additional details on the torpedoing are provided.

International News Service London Wellington Star Cape Finisterre Reuters Lisbon Operton New Castle

Mahoning Valley Grange to Hear New Castle Speaker

Dr. A L Hoffmaster of New Castle will speak at Mahoning Valley Grange meeting on Tuesday evening June 25. D M Baird the master will run the business session and lecturer Frank E Kelson will helm the program. Also notes last year typhoid deaths in 78 large cities totaled 348 with 4637 deaths in 1910.

A. L. Hoffmaster New Castle Mahoning

Seventh Ward News Transportation Notice for Picnic

Transportation committee calls for Sunday school picnic attendees to arrange rides. Anyone needing transportation should contact Mr Davy.

Seventh Ward News Davy

Biography of Stephen Foster Operetta Cast Announced

The complete cast for the one act operetta Biography of Stephen Foster was announced by Miss Violet Shuler, director. The program will be presented Tuesday evening by the Mahoningtown Young People's chorus at the Mahonington Presbyterian church with cast members including Stephen Foster played by Robert Parks and Jeanie by Jean Hamilton, plus multiple soloists and a chorus. The Loyal Workers class of Madison Avenue Christian church will meet Friday at Mrs J T Clark's home. Madison Avenue church choir gathers Wednesday at 7 45 PM. several local personals conclude the brief notices.

Stephen Foster Violet Shuler Mahoningtown Harold Farrer Mammy Ethel Weither Walter Evans Marian Margaret Hogan Catherine Lewis Emily Turner Virginia Drumheller Lenore Christly Thomas Holliday Joyce Leight Eileen Scheidemanne Jerry Weisbaker Thomas Wilcox Grace Kelly Irene Liversage Mary Ringer Wayne Bevan Ann Evan Ruth Ringer LeVerne Lawson Harriet Leighty John Myers Madison Avenue Christian Church J. T. Clark English Avenue Wdensday

Savoia Auxiliary Elects Officers in New Castle

In Casa Savoia club rooms on South Mill Street officers were elected Sunday afternoon. President Concetta Leonardo was re elected with Edith Semione as vice president and Ciotilda Ross as corresponding secretary. Other posts filled include Lena Gaspare financial secretary Joseph Pagley treasurer and trustees Christina Lombardo Anna Rotano Nancy Brescia Mary Lamberti Assunta Sabelli Sentinels Rosario George Teresa Gianchristopher sick committee Anna Marie Colucci. The group plans its annual chicken and spaghetti dinner for July 25 with the regular meeting on July 28. A separate note warns sardine industry on the West Coast to cut operations by at least 50 percent or face ruin.

Casa Savoia South Mill Street Concetta Leonardo Edith Semione Ciotilda Ross Lena Gaspare Joseph Pagley Christina Lombardo Anna Rotano Nancy Brescia Mary Lamberti Assunta Sabelli Rosario George Teresa Gianchristopher Anna Marie Colucci New Castle

Vacation Bible School Opens at Mahoningtown Church

The first session of the Daily Vacation Bible School occurred at Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church starting at 9 am. Rev. J. E. Myers Jr. said sessions run daily for the next four weeks. The program welcomes all local children to attend.

Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church J. E. Myers, Jr

Center Playground Open To Community

Work began today to repair playground equipment beside the N. Y. A. Resident Girl's Center on North Liberty street and will continue all week despite shortages of paint iron pipe lumber and other materials Mrs Rose Simonis center resident director said the youth of the community are welcome to contribute five Center girls have trained for playground work and will assist The Center is jointly sponsored by county commissioners and the New Castle Quota club and trains girls from out of school groups for business careers.

North Liberty Street Rose Simonis

Campaign offering at Mahoning Methodist church exceeds past years

Final reports from the Jo Ash campaign at Mahoning Methodist Church show this year’s offering surpassing prior totals. The reported total to date is 1174.75 dollars, indicating strong donor support.

Mahoning Methodist Church

Willing Workers Meet At Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church

Willing Workers of the Mahon ingtown Presbyterian church will hold a meeting tonight at the church.

Mahoningtown

Union Meeting At Madison Avenue Church Draws Crowd

A joint summer service at Madison Avenue Christian church drew good attendance from three Mahoningtown churches. Rev. D J Blasdell preached with aid from Rev. Milton E Shearer and Rev. John E Myers Jr. Next Sunday’s program moves to the Methodist church with Rev. Myers preaching.

Mahoningtown Madison Avenue

Mahoning Methodist softball team leads City Church League

Mahoning Methodist church softball team now leads the City Church League with an undefeated start. Mahoningtown boys have won every game this season as standings tighten in ward district briefs.

Mahoning Methodist Church City Church Mahoningtown Boys

Methodist Church Weekly Activities

Activities at the Ma honing Methodist church this week include a Beatrice Davy Missionary Society picnic at Cascade Park at 6 pm tonight. Tomorrow the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs. C. R. Hopper's home at 2 pm. Wednesday features a Sunday school picnic at New Wilmington Community Park. Friday's 6 45 pm choir meeting concludes the week.

Mahoning Methodist Church Beatrice Davy Missionary Society Cascade Park Woman's Foreign Missionary Society C. R. Hopper Willow Grove New Wilmington

Transportation Head Davy Leads Sunday School Class

Q E Davy, superintendent of the Mahoning Methodist Church Sunday School, is in charge of the transportation arrangements for the program.

Q. E. Davy Mahoning

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