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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

13

Galento Faces Medical Checkup Ahead of Baer Bout

International News Service reports heavyweight Galento will undergo a thorough medical exam by Dr. Louis Dodson at New Jersey State Athletic Commission. The checkup precedes his planned bout with Max Baer in Jersey City, with odds 7 to 5 in Galento's favor and the fight likely not to go the distance.

Lawton Carver International News Service New York Tarzan Calento, Esq Louis H. Dodson New Jewey State Athletic Commission Calento Max Baer Jersey City Gralento Joe Louis Louis Jack Galenta Galanton

Poland Tourney Pro Amateurs Edge With 66 Best Ball

Ted Blaner John Moran and partners tied for pro-amateur honors at Poland Sunday with best ball nets of 66. Emil Grommes and G Bilo wick led New Castle entries at 49. Mose Mancine Marty Segedi tied for last year’s top, posting 72 with R Monsey and F Mogey also 72. CHURCH LEAGUE PARTY New Castle church golfers move Thursday match to Castle Hills for a midseason party lunch with speeches and prize awards following play.

Poland Ted Blaner John Moran Sharon Tony Jos Abe Cooper Squaw Creek Frank Metzger Schelner Cleveland Emil Grommes G. Bilowick New Castle Mose Mancine Marty Segedi Sylvan Heights R. Monsey F. Mogey New Castle Church Castle Hills New Castle Field Club Thomas H Tommy" Hitchcock

Brent Tops White Sox In League Victory

Brent spoiled White Sox hopes with a 7-5 victory at Wam pum in a Lawrence County Baseball League game. Tied 5-5 in the sixth, Brent plated two runs in the seventh to seize the lead as Rogers Porters and Snow led Brent with multiple hits. Fennick edged Book in a pitching duel, with Book surrendering three walks and Fennick six strikeouts. umpires Pris caro and Orlando.

Brent White Sox Wampum Rogers Porters Snow Ferrucci Hairdegger Porter Wardman Jan Ippolito Book Fennick Caulfield Stone Ryder Buchelli J. Porter R. Fennick Johns Ferrucci Priscaro Orlando

Lawrence Indies edge Moose 8 7 in postponed league game

The Lawrence Indies defeated the Moose Club 8 to 7 at Cedar Street in a shortened city league contest halted by darkness. Pitchers Monk Rainey Savage and Majocha silenced Moose hitters, with Rainey and M. Baker leading heavy Indies offense. Next up, Indies host West Pittsburgh tonight.

Lawrence Indies Moose Cedar Street George Zidow Monk Rainey Savage Majocha Hall Rainey Mise M. Baker A. Baker West Pitlsburg Sereet i R. H Jobin Wiik Ec Ees Sand Mosley Henseae O Koszela Ol Byak Joe Wilk Dad Edereees Sovesky R. H. E. Moose Club Annerella Asker Guinaugh Marshall Muse Ib Peeese Ot ' Strausbaugh Yeues Kneram Wrona

Owery Pitches Two Hit Game at Lee Avenue Field

Herb Owery hurled a two hitter guiding Ryantown to a 5 0 win over Fuller with seven strikeouts. Nicholson Porada and Bodendorfer doubled and drove in most runs as Ryantown collected nine hits, largely in the sixth inning. Bevan Morrison Grieve each reached base on errors and Owery went the distance, facing Faller.

Herb Owery Lee Avenue Field Ryantown Fuller Nicholson Porada Bodendorfer Owery Fallerloe Williams J. Bevan Bevan Morrison Grieve Faller Rausch WN. Robinson R. H Eneed Miller N. Robinson D. Robinson West Side R Thomas Pete Teeee

Bessemer Likely to Clinch First Half Flag Tonight

Bessemer hosts the New Castle Hot Tops at 5 45 p m seeking one more victory to clinch the Lawrence County Baseball League first half championship. If they lose they travel to Ellwood City to face Hilwood City Tuesday. Umpire shortages prompted league officials to appoint umpires when needed to standardize official status. The meeting was led by Vice President Charles Maietta of Ellwood City.

Lawrence County Baseball League Bessemer New Castle Hot Tops Hilwood City Ellwood City New Castle Hot ‘Tops Charles Maietta Ellwond City

Mrs Berlin Smith Hosts Little Bridge Club

At the home of Mrs Bern Smith on East Line avenue Ellwood City members of the Little Bridge club enjoyed a bi weekly session Monday evening. Top honors went to Mrs L R Davis and Mrs Smith with Judd Liebendorfer and Harry Lattimer serving a light lunch. A July meeting is set for Mrs Clytus Steinberger on Country Club road.

Ellwood City Jume Bertin Smith East Line Avenue Little Bridge Club L. R. Davis Smith Judd Liebendorfer Harry Lattimer Clytus Steinberger Country Club

White reunion to be held at Re-De-Mere Lodge June 29

Ellwood Derry notes the annual White reunion at Re-De-Mere Lodge on the New Castle Youngstown road. Picnic dinner begins at noon. Also lists visitors and events including Kiwanis convention, tonsil operation, health recovery, and local church presbytery meeting.

Ellwood Dirry Re-De-Mere Lodge New Castle Youngstown

Haines resigns from Wayne Lumber set for July first

Ellwood City resident Thomas Ju. Haines retires after almost thirty years with Wayne Lumber Company. He began in Ellwood Lumber and helped form Wayne Lumber in 1918, later expanding to locations including Wilmington and Pittsburgh. Roland N. Haines becomes president. Kenneth Pox named manager. His plans are indefinite, with some travel likely.

Ellwood City Thomas Ju. Haines Wayne Lumer Company Mr. Haines Ellwood Lumber Company Franklin Avenue Wayne Lumber Company National Supply and Construction Co Haines Wilmington Delaware Pittsburgh Penna Warren Ohio Roland N. Haines Kenneth Pox

Picnic Concludes B P W Activities

Ellwood City June 25 members of the Business and Professional Women's club held a picnic at Park Grove for 64 attendees. Mrs Thorn Flinner led the executive committee serving dinner and park diversions occupied the evening. Activities will resume on the second Tuesday of September.

Ellwood City Business and Professional Women's Club Park Grove Thorn Flinner

Ministers Have Annual Picnic

ELLWOOD CITY June 25 Last evening members of the Minister ial Association gathered at the First Presbyterian church for the annual picnic with families as special guests. Dinner was served to 89 guests at prettily appointed tables by Mrs. T. H. Carson and Mrs. Herman Patton. Rev. Thomas Berger chaired arrangements with aides Rev. T. H. Carson and Rev. H. F. Loch. Regular meetings will resume in September.

Ellwood City Ministerial Association First Presbyterian Church T. H. Carson Herman Patton Thomas Berger H. F. Loch

Councilmen At State Meeting In Session

Ellwood City councilmen James P. Meneie El mer Greenham Nick Ganzi H E Frank Biordi Clyde Hill F W Zeigler A J Howell R 13 Curry and boro manager Lowell W Monroe and boro secretary E 33 Moyer attend the annual borough convention in session at State College Pa They left on Sunday and will return Thursday Two other members Herbert Wahbert and James Boyd were unable to attend.

Ellwood City James P. Meneie Elmer Greenham Nick Ganzi H. E. Frank Biordi Clyde Hill F. W. Zeigler A. J. Howell Curry Boro Lowell W. Monroe Moyer Sessional State College Herbert Wahbert James Boyd

Charles Mayne Hosts Ellwood City Class Picnic

June 25 members of the Young Men's class of Bell Memorial Presbyterian church were entertained by Charles Mayne at his Sixth street home. After devotions, games and a refreshing lunch were enjoyed. The next meeting on July 15 will be a picnic at Ewing Park grove.

Ellwood City Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church Charles Mayne Sixth Street

North Sewickley Society Outing At Mrs McDonald Home

The North Sewickley Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor group held a July outing at the Riverview home of Mr and Mrs Jay McDonald with about forty five members and guests enjoying games and contests. Plans were made to send a convention delegation to Pittsburgh next month and the July gathering was set for the Hays home on New Brighton road.

Ellwood City Christian, Endeavor Soc Alety North Sewickley

Mrs Haines Hosts OG A Martin Class Meeting

In Ellwood City Glen avenue Mrs Thomas Haines welcomed the OG A Martin class of the First Presbyterian church for the June meeting. Associate hostesses were Mrs Elizabeth Krauth and Mrs Moss Lauderbaugh. Mrs Thomas Jones led the devotional period as eighteen members and two guests enjoyed games contests and cooling refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday July 22.

Ellwood City Thomas Haines Glen Avenue OG. A. Martin Elizabeth Krauth Moss Lauderbaugh Thomas Jones Fighteen Percy Wright Bradway

Forty Attend Rebekah Lodge Meeting

Forty members of the Rebekah Lodge gathered in the bank hall for the semi monthly meeting with Noble Grand Mrs Eunice Rust presiding. One new candidate Miss Marylin Noff was initiated. Mrs Ora Travis reported on the grand lodge convention in Williamsport Pa. A social hour followed with lunch by Mrs Harry Shirey and committee. Next meeting date is Monday July 4.

Ellwood City Rebekah Lodge Bank Hall Noble Grand Eunice Rust Marylin Noff Ora Travis Grand Lodge Williamsport Harry Shirey

Veteran on Donkey Guards English Island

Bechou Channel Isles where 70 year old John Francis Perio patrols the island aboard a donkey to defend twelve inhabitants against German invaders. He wears a home made uniform with kilt sporran tunic forage cap and knee brits. He scans the skies daily and vows to deter any German planes.

Bechou Channel Isles John Francis Perio John Ned Tonnob

Lutheran Church Picnic Planned in Ewing Park Grove

Lutheran Trinity church Sunday school board plans summer events at June session. Devo topics and parish school education discussed. New material for primary department funded after Bea ver Falls convention report. Picnic set for July 17 with George Ben iim Virginia Guldbransen Kathryn Watterson committee. Two delegates to Thiel College summer assembly funded. next meeting July 29.

Lllwood City Trinity Lutheran Church Arthur Cambaugh Chester Caldwell Beaver Falls H. Z. Fleischer

Methodist Class Members Assemble

ELLWOOM CITY June 25 Mrs Mildred Barnett hosted Altruistic class members of the First Methodist church at her Sixth street home for the June meeting with ten participants. Mrs Catherine Rutter led the session planning a tureen dinner for July 9 at Ewing Park. Prizes went to Miss Virginia Hall. A July 29 meeting is planned at Mrs Violet Morrows Wayne avenue home.

Violet Morrow Wayne Avenue

Roosevelt taps Dillon Read official for defense post

James Forrestal of Dillon, Read & Co in New York has been named a presidential assistant by President Roosevelt. He is expected to play a key role in the national defense program as the administration moves to strengthen strategic planning.

Dillon, Read & Co New York James Forrestal Roosevelt Centro! Press

Wiener roast brings Young Ladies Sodality together

Ellwood City June 25 thirty members of the Young Ladies Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary church met for a social evening in Ew ing Park grove. They sang played games and enjoyed a wiener roast around a bonfire. Isabel Frisk and her committee organized the event. A special meeting is planned for Wednesday at the parish hall and a regular session next Monday night.

Ellwood City Ewing Park Grove Young Ladies Sodality

Y P Council Social Event at Walter's Beach Ellwood City

Ellwood City Young People's Council members met at Walter's Beach North Sewickley for an outing with swimming a roast and bonfire singing. About 25 attendees planned a regular meeting for Monday July 8. Admitted: Clarabell Jalen Martin Ja len Lawrence avenue Charles McKee Route 1 Harmony Mrs John Modliszewski Route 1 Wampum.

Ellwood City Young People’s Council of Ellwood Walter’s Beach North Sewickley Hannah Lowry Norbert Rossman Clarabell Martin Jalen Lawrence Avenue Charles Mckee Harmony John Modliszewski Baby Wampum

Boy Scout Camp Now In Session

Ellwood City district Boy Scout camp opens at Camp Thompson with 36 boys in attendance. Howard Gills returns as camp director with J JJ Finnessy assisting. Staff includes Joseph Connell Harold Burry Jerry Shirey and George Burt. New equipment adds canoes and varied crafts. Key events include the district meeting on July 2 and an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on July 9.

Ellwood City Camp Thompson George Burt Frst Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Tea Planned by Suppery Rock Aid Society

Ellwood City residents are invited to a Wednesday afternoon tea hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of Suppery Rock Presbyterian Church. The program includes piano solos and duets, vocal numbers, three playlets, and a pantomime, with arrangements by Mrs. William Travis Mrs. Thomas Berger and Mrs. Mike Stevenson.

Ellwood City Ladies Aid Society Mr. Clovertop William Travis Thomas Berger Mike Stevengon

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Galento Medicos Nun Huy Trinity First Christians First Presbyterians Temple Israel Highland St. Mary's Mahoning First Methodists First U. P St. Joseph's Church League Field Club Shenango Pottery J. R. Rice Motor Car CO East Washington St Pearson Johns Pbeopepepeten Beda Tanannee Zambina Lf Shane Houston Webdee Grundy Peeeees Settee Enews Ferruce Jake Ippolito Sepang Ofekeen Dan Ippolito Janings John Wilk Mosley Castelo Tip Rich- Awad Tray Scotland Lane U.P Anderson McNickle Coates Hoy New Casicle Jones Park Jeff Robins Cardinals J. Joseph Tor- Selo Basaane Berlin Smith Ellwood Personals Jane Bush Buller Roy Graham Wartensburg Merle Heckman Monaco Jennie Thornhill Frisco Naomi Jackie Snowden New Brighton William Ritter James McCullough Renfrew Roy McDanel Zellinople Road H. E. Helling Fifth Street Minneapolis William Singlaub W. J. Nagel Marjoe Lou Herrins Woodstreet Robert Washington, D. C W. E. Minteer C. Asher Ellwood U. P. Church J. KH. Ca Thos. L. Haines Will North Sewickley Society Outing Thos. Haines English Island Lutheran Church Uncle Sam Europe United States—school President Roosevelt B. V. M. Sodality Y. P. Council Howard B. Gills J. J. Finnessy GOP Philadelphia Alfred M. Landon Arrow Defense Committee Thomas Guthrie Agriculture Glenn Saxon Lawrence C. Phipps, Jr Preston Hotchkiss Thomas G. B. Flynn F.C. Ormel George W. Pepper Herbert WK. Hyde Central Press Berlin
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