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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1939
Page
5
An analysis shows Camels contain more tobacco by weight than 15 rival brands and burn 25 percent slower than the average. The tests claim Camels yield the equivalent of 5 extra smokes per pack and keep ash longer, promoting cooler mellower smoking and a premium tobacco image.
Seventh Ward lights in East Gherry street will be removed this week and relocated to the West Pittsburg electric power plant for the opening ceremony on Thursday. The temporary arrangement will be replaced with new standards along ward streets as soon as possible.
Mahoning Methodist church members and Sunday school will hold an annual outing this Wednesday afternoon and evening at Cascade Park. Rev D J Blasdell says a picnic menu is served at 6 o clock in the park grove. E Davy, general chairman, is arranging a fine program of sports.
Announcement states two representatives from Mahoringtown Presbyterian church will attend the June Presbytery session on Tuesday. The Sharon Presbyterian church hosts a meeting tomorrow with Rev. D G Schnebly pastor and E C Hulbert elder from the ward church attending.
Miss Jean Humphrey of West Clayton Street hosted Kardettes club Friday evening. The 500 games produced high scores for Miss Bernie Hammond and Mrs Ryan Hilliard. Mrs Hilliard received a hijabkerchief shower for her birthday anniversary. Guests Martha Wells and Miss June Anderson attended. Luncheon was served. next meeting will be a plenic.
Girl Scouts of Troop 19 met at Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening. The main topic was plans for upcoming summer meetings each featuring a dancing period for the girls. A games program provided entertainment during the gathering. Next meeting is set for next week at the church. Serlbe Verlee Mauermann.
Paul O. Weller of the Seventh Ward Civic club music committee announced readiness for a Wednesday eve ning WPA band concert on June 28 at 8 o'clock in Liberty Street park. Ben Stulansky and Harry Hammond will lead a semi classical and popular program with a relay of the Louis Galante fight from the bandstand. Activities for Mahoningtown Presbyterian church week announced including a Cascadeark breakfast, picnic dinner, and plans for a junior chorus at the church with a Beatrice Davy Circle gathering tonight at Kerr cottage. Numerous Ward personal notices from Dale Andrews to Miss Virginia Wooster listed among weekend visits and travels.
The piece recalls national prohibition sparked by a Washington observer’s reaction, noting mixed belief in its revival. It recounts a trip from Washington to Baltimore meeting Governor Ritchie and a speakeasy episode where the bartender offers Maryland rye. Also mentions a new Bombay tire plant.
Savoia Auxiliary elected officers at Casa Savoia on South Mill Street. New members were initiated and plans completed for the annual dinner at the Casa Savoia hall to celebrate the auxiliary's first anniversary. Mrs Mabel Mastrangelo and Mrs Clotilda Ross performed vocal selections. Refreshments followed.
A humorous guest column argues against marriage from a bachelor’s perspective. Lines compare domestic life, critique nagging partnerships, and tout independence, listing experiences with houses, cookery, and children while recalling witty quotes about women and marriage from various authors.
Examinations completed for the first Junior Red Cross First Aid class lasting fifteen weeks led by Bernice Crow and Robert Peterson under H. D. Culliford. Passes earned junior certificates by L is Crowl Molde Culliford Margaret Heim Ariene Peterson Esther Phillips Irene Phillips Lillie Anne Vessela. Culliford hopes more junior classes resume in the Chapter House when school returns.
Dorothy Lamour and Herbie Kay may not be divorced for keeps after a Chicago court ruling on May 20. They announced a six months leave of absence with possible improvemnts in which Lamour may quit the screen or focus on marriage. Lamour had been in Waukegan for Jack Benny’s homecoming event. Meanwhile George Matthews of Gilmore street fell from a ladder at dusk and fractured his leg, now in New Castle hospital.
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