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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

11

Pennsylvania Political Shakeups and New Headquarters Move

Harrisburg reports note Lieutenant Colonel Philip Mathews faces a higher defense post amid patronage tensions with Senator Guffey. Resignations in Allegheny politics and two Guffeys named as Democratic convention delegates mark party shifts. The state capitol press corps announces a new headquarters and newsroom renovations precede a housewarming.

International Nova Service Harrisburg Lietent Philip Mathews WDA Pennsylvania U. S Sean Joseph FP Guffey Mathews Athews

The human side of the news on Hitler humor

Edwin C Hill discusses Hitler's image and humor versus dictatorship. He cites G Ward Price and Lord Beaverbrook, noting Price’s praise of Hitler’s humor and Beaverbrook’s support for fascism, as the author analyzes how humor can mask power.

Edwin C, Hill King Features Syndicate

Monologue on Hitler humor and Oswald Mosley in Britain

A critical view contrasts Mr Price and Oswald Mosley with Adolf Hitler, noting jokes about chins and a staged Berlin style demonstration. The piece argues genuine English democracy remains despite subversion and cites Mosley’s attempt to imitate fascist propaganda in Germany.

Methodist Church Picnic at Community Park New Wilmington

Sevent h Ward News reports the Mahoning Methodist church Sun day school picnic will be held Wednesday at Community park New Wilmington. A trophy will be awarded for the attendance contest. Q E Davy superintendent oversees transportation. Maurice A Boyd Wendell McClurg and Virginia MccClurg’s class members form the sport committee. The contest committee runs the program. The McCoy Bible class handles coffee and Look Out class takes the table committee.

Mahoning

Braham To Speak To New Citizens At Citizenship Day

Judge W. Walter Braham will be a principal speaker at the second annual Citizenship Day observance in Pittsburgh. The event Sunday at 2 p.m. features Dr. R. J. Colbert of the University of Wisconsin, founder of the movement, speaking at the outdoor amphitheatre on Flagstart Hill in Schenley Park.

W. Walter Braham Pittsburgh Flagstart Hill Schenley Park R. J. Colbert University of Wisconsin Tuy New Castle

Operetta at Mahoningtown Church Tonight

The Mahoningtown Young People's Chorus presents the one act operetta Biography of Stephen Foster at 8 o clock in Mahoningtown Presbyterian church. Miss Violet Shuler directs a 25 member chorus featuring Foster era music and period costumes.

Stephen Foster Mahoningtown

Beatrice Davy Sivele Leads Cascade Park Meeting Change

Cold weather moved a Mahoning Methodist meeting from Cascade Park to Miss Ina Cooper’s West Madison Avenue home. A picnic supper followed, then spectators watched the Mahoning Methodist ball team beat First Baptist at West Clayton street ball field. Plans for a Cascade Park steak fry on July 22 were arranged by Q. E. Davy with guests Mrs. W. C. Shanan Felt and Mary Ellen.

Beatrice Davy Sivele Mahoning W. C. Shanan Felt Mary Ellen

James Quarto Home From Army Leave

James Quarto of West Cherry street is on a two week furlough from the United States Army to visit home in the Seventh Ward. Mahoning Methodist church Sunday school hosts a Cas cade Park picnic at 6 pm Saturday, changing from the usual meeting night.

James Quarto West Cherry Street United States Army Seventh Ward Quarto John Davis Mahoning

Initiation Ceremonies for Large Builder Class

The East Lodge Room of The Cathedral hosts initiation Wednesday at 7 30 pm for a large class of 33 candidates to receive degrees in full ceremonial form. After the meeting, refreshments will be served. The article also clarifies a misidentification of a Frank Ross in New Castle and notes a seven stone Alasemaine ring tied to days of the week.

Cathedral Ted New Castle Frank Boss Frank Ross the News Pearson Street France

Bessemer's Fourth Promises Gala Day

Bessemer will celebrate the Fourth of July with a morning parade baseball and music ball games band concerts an evening display of fireworks and a dance. H G Hinson chairman of the celebration advertising committee announced today. The parade, he said, will be ali.

Bessemer H. G. Hinson Ali

Bessemer to Meet Ellwood City in Morning Baseball

Local schedule lists a 10 am baseball game between Bessemer and Ellwood City. The high school auditorium hosts a 9 pm dance, followed by 9:30 pm fireworks. Chairman Hinson notes ample free parking for the day and a $500 fireworks expenditure.

Bessemer Ellwood City Hinson

Locals Attend Camp Of Youngstown Y M C A

Three New Castle boys Guy Mc cracken Leasure avenue Tom Elliott Edison avenue and Jack Butz Lincoln avenue attend Camp Fitch of the Youngstown M G C A this summer A Geneva College sophomore Tom Boots of Wurtemburg is assistant cook at the North Springfield Pa camp this summer Buy en New Castle Melodeons go back to ancient times as their origin

New Castle Guy Mccracken Lil Leasure Tom Elliott Edison Avenue Jack Butz Lincoln Avenue Youngstown Geneva College Tom Boots Wurtemburg Springfield

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