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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
6
A new sewing class for foreigners and all local women has started at the temporary hospital near Shenango tin plant. Twenty girls attended the first session and the class will meet twice weekly, with enrollment expected to grow.
The Newsboys lost to the Sev ward tromery Stars by 12 to 11 after a tight game. Smith and Swinehart starred for Newsboys while Lawson Kineman and McAuley led the Stars. A rematch is planned soon.
The Seventh ward park opposite the St Charles hotel has been improved and now appears better than in recent years. The flowers are blooming and the grass needs water during hot weather to prevent damage. With more attention it should resemble its former well kept condition.
At a weekly meeting of the International Bible Students class discussion turned to aging the photo drama illustrated moving pictures for local exhibition. The reels were recently shown in Pittsburg Exposition Hall and are now being shown in Beaver Falls and nearby towns. Definite plans will be made soon about bringing them to this city.
Miss Lola Farrell hosted a gathering on Thursday with friends enjoying music and dancing. Her mother Mrs. J. E. Farrell assisted with a luncheon. Guests included Miss Helen Hoyland and Miss Ressa Francis who performed several solos.
J A McCombs of Wabash avenue travels to Columbus Ohio for the International Bible Students convention in session from June 26 for two weeks. John S Brown and C H Koelliker of New Castle will also depart next week to attend the convention.
A stockholders meeting was held last evening at An n H. G. Coates's office. Reports received proved encouraging to the stockholders. The company will likely continue operations and broaden its field of endeavor in the near future.
Madison Avenue Christian Church schedules combined services starting 9 45 a m with a sermon on Our Country and a Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 p m followed by evening services at 7 45. The note reiterates the church program.
Florence South Dakota resident Mrs P W Lanseng recounts severe monthly pain and backache eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other women to try it and notes the company offers confidential advice from a woman.
A church notice highlights Rev. J C Pryor as pastor delivering a sermon titled Jesus God's Missionary to the World. The brief invites attendance and reflects a local church's weekly program.
A growing number of people use the P. L. E. waiting station on Gardner Avenue daily, with Sunday use lower but still convenient for Southside residents.
Sunday school at 9 50 a m morning service at 11 00 a m Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 00 p m Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m subject America s Greatness and Trust God and do Right Rev R C Whitmarsh is the pastor.
Dr and Mrs F W Guy with children Margaret and Harold and Mrs J S McConnell of North Liberty street drove Friday to Volant to visit relatives.
David Jones of North Ashland Avenue will depart July 1 for a ten to fourteen day vacation trip. He will visit his brother in Muskegon Michigan and relatives in Cleveland Ohio during the trip.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 o clock A Fourth of July sermon will be delivered during the service An evening service follows at 7 45 with the topic Ointment and Reputation Reverend S M Gordon is the pastor
Fire crews from the Seventh and Eighth Ward departments battled a roof blaze at 308 Preston Avenue yesterday. The fire was extinguished quickly with estimated damages not exceeding ten dollars.
International Bible Students will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in their chapel on Wabash Avenue.
Mrs. R L Heasley of Youngstown visits sister Mrs. Albert Chase on North Cedar street over the weekend. Mr. Heasley plans to spend Sunday at the Chase home, continuing extended hospitality among local relatives.
Rev. David C. Whitmarsh of Mahoningtown Presbyterian preached at a preparatory service held last evening in the Highland Avenue United Presbyterian Church.
Low mass at 8 30 a m and high mass at 10 30 a m followed by Benediction of the blessed sacrament indicating a liturgical schedule for the church day.
The community records numerous residents and neighbors visiting or traveling. Names include Clark Wilson of North Beaver, W. J. Duff of Westfield, Frank and Mrs. Smith in Wabash avenue, and many others visiting cities like Pittsburg Youngstown Jamestown Poland and Atlantic City.
Mrs. Benjamin Neal is visiting her sister in Butler while Miss Mazie Walker stays with her sister in Mt. Jackson. Elizabeth Forest returns from Mt. Jackson visit. Six weddings in two weeks noted. Frank Spencer and daughter Elizabeth hosted by W. W. Spencer. Presbyterian missionary society met at Mrs. J. P. Brownlee’s. Strawberry festival by New Bedford Choral Union at Hopewell church lawn. Martha Porter of Denver and daughter Adelle visiting Pennsylvania relatives with J. F. Gibson family. The Kings Messengers were entertained by Harry Shields on Sharon Avenue for Paul Grover departing to India. Gruver received cuff links, tie clasp and stick pin.
Miss Sadie Forney visits uncle L L Toy in Edenburg while Miss Sadie Wigton calls on business in town. A parade of relatives and friends from Kittanning Mahoningtown New Castle Youngstown Pittsburg New Wilmington and Erie are listed with visits calls and motor trips.
The text states he is very likely to be the next provisional president of Mexico with U.S. consent. It notes that General Villa and President Wilson both favor him for provisional leadership.
A Christian Bible school held a business meeting on Tuesday evening. After the regular program, attendees enjoyed a social hour.
Judge Sulzberger of Philadelphia ruled last night that the loan shark bill passed by the previous legislature is invalid as improper special legislation. The decision said the charges allowed by the act were not enough to justify operating a loan business. After enactment, several New Castle loan offices shut down while others renewed licenses for a new year.
Dev. David L. Lloyd of First Baptist Church Shabbo na Illinois will deliver a Sunday evening address at the City Rescue Mission, highlighting community outreach and faith.
Local bankers and dry goods merchants say the Claflin Dry Goods Company of New York now in receivership will not affect New Castle. The firm has no stores here and is not a local borrower, with nearest interests in Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
One of New Castle's oldest and remarkable residents, Mrs Eli za J Balmer, lives with her daughter Mrs F F Smith on West Wabash avenue. Thursday marks her 89th birthday as daughter notes her vitality and daily activity.
Mrs Balmer honored at home of Mrs Smith with dinner for seven relatives. Balmer enjoyed the gathering, remains active with cooking and sweeping, and has good memory recalling events from her early life.
Harrisburg notice states practitioners of optometry in Pennsylvania are subject to medical regulation acts of 1911 and 1918. They must obtain licenses as prescribed by the state bureau of medical education.
Promotes the New York World's Summer Resort Guide for 1914 now ready for free distribution. Mail orders require eight cents for postage. The annual guide is praised for beauty illustrations and usefulness and invites readers to write for a copy at The World's Summer Resort Bureau in the Pulitzer Building, New York City.
The attorney general's department issued an opinion requiring osteopathic license applicants to present four years of high school training as a prerequisite. The ruling reflects an effort to standardize qualifications for practitioners.
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