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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

28

WPA administrator Mathews eyed for higher post in defense program

Harrisburg dispatch notes unconfirmed reports that Lt Col Philip Mathews, a WPA Pennsylvania administrator, may be moved to a higher defense role despite his stance of no politics in WPA. Mentions friction with Sen. Guffey, possible relief duties, and links to Hoover’s Poland relief project.

International News Service Harrisburg Philip Mathews WPA Pennsylvania U. S Joseph F. Guffery Mathews Herbert Hoover Poland Hoover Europe National Defense Program

Hitler Humor Debate Recalled By British Author

The piece recalls a smiling Hitler portrait and contrasts it with his image as dictator. It highlights G Ward Price's view that Hitler showed charming humor during rise to power, noting Price's social ties with Beaverbrook and Mussolini, and describing authentic samples from Hitler's dinners.

Adolf Hitler Hohenzollern der Fuehrer Price Hitler Mussolini Lord Beaverbrook England Mr. Price Herr Hitler Fuehrer Germany

Braham To Speak At Pittsburgh Citizenship Day

Judge W. Walter Braham will be a principal speaker at Pittsburgh Citizenship Day held Sunday at 2 pm in the outdoor amphitheatre on Filigstaff Hill Schenley Park. Other speakers include Dr. R. J. Colbert of the University of Wisconsin founder of the movement to honor new citizens.

W. Walter Braham Pittsburgh Filagstaff Hill Schenley Park R. J. Colbert University of Wisconsin Movement To

Methodist Church Picnic Set in New Wilmington Park

Re ay Methodist Church holds annual Sun day school outing at Community Park New Wilmington on Wednesday. A trophy will be awarded to the class with the best attendance. Q E Davy supervised transportation. Maurice A Boyd Wendell McClurg and Virginia McClurg’s class form the sport committee. The contest committee plans the program. The McCoy Bible class serves coffee and Look-Out class handles the table.

Mahoning

Operetta At Church Tonight by Mahoningtown Chorus

Tonight at 8 o clock the one act operetta Biography of Stephen Foster will be presented at Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church by the Mahoningtown Young People s Chorus. Miss Violet Shuler directs a 25 member cast with Foster era costumes and music.

Stephen Foster Mahoningtown

Davy Circle Meeting Moves to Ina Cooper Home

Due to cold weather the Beatrice Davy Circle of Mahoning Methodist Church met at Ina Cooper’s West Madison avenue home. After a picnic supper, the group watched Mahoning Methodist defeat First Baptist at West Clayton street ball field. Plans were made for a steak fry at Cascade Park on July 22. Mrs. Q E Davy led the meeting with guests Mrs. W C Shana and daughter Mary Ellen.

Beatrice Davy Mahoning Methodist Church Cascade Park West Madison Avenue Ina Cooper West Clayton Street Mahoning Methodist First Baptist Q. E. Davy W. C. Shanafelt Mary Ellen

James Quarto Returns Home on Army Leave

James Quarto of West Cherry Street is spending a two week leave from the United States Army at his home in the Seventh Ward. He was granted the furlough to return home for the period.

Mathews Guffey Washington West Point Cgl. F James Quarto West Cherry Street United States Army Seventh Ward Quarto

John Davis Sunday School Picnic Meeting Change

The Mahoning Methodist Church Sunday school class led by John Davis holds a picnic at Cascade Park. It moves from the regular meeting night to Saturday evening at 6 o'clock.

John Davis Mahoning

Mrs Patsy Moro Fractured Arm After Fall at Home

Mrs Patsy Moro of North Lafayette Street suffers a fractured arm from a fall down the stairs at her residence."}

Patsy Moro Lafayette Street

Beaver Patrol meeting at Phillip DeAngelis home

Members of Boy Scout Troop 4 Beaver Patrol will meet at the patrol leader Phillip DeAngelis home on West Madison avenue at 7 o clock tonight.

Beaver Patrol Boy Scout Troop 4 Phillip DeAngelis Madison Avenue

Weekend Visitors Reported From Multiple Cities

Kenneth Moss of North Liberty street and John Krepps of North Cedar street traveled to Ellwood City and Cleveland respectively for weekend visits. Mrs. Mary Sell of Columbus Ohio visits Mrs. Edward Gilbert on West Cherry street. Mrs. Alice Taylor and granddaughter Dorothy Hackett visit in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gilbert of Eric visited Grover Wilson on West Cherry street. Mrs. William Miller of Alliance Ohio and daughter Mary Jane were weekend guests at the Gilbert home on West Madison avenue.

Kenneth Moss North Liberty Street Ellwood City John Krepps North Cedar Street Cleveland Mary Sell Columbus Edward Gilbert West Cherry Street Alice Taylor Dorothy Hackett West Madison Avenue New York City Ben Gilbert Eric Grover Wilson William Miller Mary Jane Alliance, O Gilbert West Madison Avenue BUY New Castle

Initiation Ceremonies Scheduled In Cathedral East Lodge

A large class will be inducted in a 7:30 Wednesday ceremony in the East Lodge Room of The Cathedral. Thirty three candidates will receive degrees in full ceremonial form, with a large crowd expected. Refreshments will follow.

Cathedral New Castle Frank Ross

Bessemer Announces Fourth of July Gala Day

Bessemer will celebrate the Fourth of July with a morning parade baseball games music and band concerts an evening fireworks display and a dance. H G Hinson chairman of the advertising committee announced the plans today. The parade will be at the usual route.

Bessemer H. G. Hinson

Bessemer to Meet Ellwood City in Morning Baseball Game

The schedule lists a 10 AM baseball game between Bessemer and Ellwood City. Chief night features include a high school auditorium dance at 9 PM and fireworks at 9:30 PM, with ample free parking noted by Chairman Hinson as part of a 500 dollar fireworks investment.

Frank Morgal Messenger Leroy Greene State Capitol Philadelphia Bessemer Ellwood City Hinson

Locals Attend Camp Of Youngstown Y M C A

Three New Castle boys Guy McCracken Tom Elliott and Jack Butz are attending Camp Fitch of the Youngstown YMCA this summer. Geneva College sophomore Tom Boots of Warminster is assistant cook at the North Springfield PA camp. Melodeons go far back in the centuries for their origin.

Jack Butz Lincoln Avenue Fitch Youngstown Geneva College Tom Boots Wurtemburg Springfield New Castle

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