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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
30
Ellwood City First Baptist church schedules a Wednesday picnic at Ewing park with races for children ages 3 to 16, a ball game pitting married men against singles, and a basket meal at 5 with the game at 6.
Ellwood City Pa June 27 Sunday morning June 25 Wurtemburg M E church held its annual Children's Day under Superintendent H Fox. Mrs John D Smith mentored 16 girls in a military drill and the orchestra led by Elizabeth Barton entertained with violins trombone cornet piano and clarinet. Pastor Rev J K Pollock plans a teacher training class meeting alternate Wednesdays with a conference on June 28.
A bustling night on Bell Avenue features a man in a street car with feet in the aisle and a courteous conductor. Reports mention two oil lamps on a Ford smoking and the owner facing arrest for insufficient light. Witnesses recall lamps, smoke, and a lack of matches amid city discourse.
Bell Memorial of the Church League defeated Wurtemburg 9 to 1 at Lawrence grounds. Bickett and Marshall pitched for Bell Memorial with Gilkey and McDonald behind Wurtemburg. Local social notes mention visits, births, travels, and residents from Ellwood City and nearby towns.
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Hospital held its annual meeting in the Central school building with strong attendance. Reports showed the group was active and successful, noting a recent membership drive that added 60 new members for a total of 134. Officers elected for the coming year were President Mrs. R. A. Snedden, Vice President Mrs. Catherine Hainer, Secretary Mrs. J. A. Brenneman, and Treasurer Mrs. F. E. Moore.
Expert tips on making cherry jam at home using Certo to cut boiling time. Crush sour cherries, add sugar and Certo, boil briefly, seal with hot paraffin, and yield about 11 half pound jars. Includes method, quantities, and promotion for Certo Book of Recipes and Pectin Sales Co. contact.
Plymon Wilson aged 65, a retired railroad engineer and former resident of Ellwood City, died Saturday at his son Charles A. Wilson’s home in Youngstown. He was born in Shalersville, lived in Ellwood City, moved to Burlington Iowa, then returned to Youngstown five years ago. He belonged to First Presbyterian church of Ellwood City, New Castle Masonic lodge, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He leaves a son, a brother in San Francisco, and two sisters in Youngstown. Funeral was held at his son's Youngstown residence, burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Ellwood City Pa June 27 The 15th annual Leech family reunion was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J B Leech in Wayne township. About 150 attended from this city and surrounding area. Officers elected at the business session include President William R Sanders Vice President David Walker Secretary Mrs Oran Travis Treasurer Mrs Alice Cunningham. The group planned next year’s reunion for the fourth Friday in June at the same location.
Cherry growers in Ellwood City report a bumper crop with locals buying whole trees for a dollar or less if they pick the fruit themselves. Several residents joined picking expeditions to harvest the fruit sold by the growers in this city.
An old newspaper ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache fatigue and kidney issues. It features a testimonial from George Reider of 518 Reynolds St stating his back pain, morning stiffness, and colored secretions improved after using the product.
Mrs. W A Kern and daughter Edna of Spring avenue hosted a Findlay Ohio guest Miss Margaret Reber at their Ellwood City home. Pink and white color scheme with pink roses and candy favors set a festive tone. Music games and dainty refreshments followed a pleasant evening with guests including Frances Barton Margaret Davis Mary Louise Davis Margaret Johnston Fern Chambers Geraldine Caplan Sarah Caplan Jane Pugh Louise Gelbach Josephine Humphrey Sarah Pierce from New Jersey.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eichenberger of Belton hosted a Friday party in honor of Chester Main son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Main. Attendees came from Belton Burns town Park Gate and Koppel. Music was provided by Mr. and Mrs. George Eichenberger of Belton.
An advertisement urges readers with high blood pressure to buy NORMA at McKee's Kut Rate or any druggist. It links dizziness headaches hot flashes sleeplessness and nervousness to high blood pressure and promises relief after taking one bottle.
The young honor guest received several gifts. A fine dinner was served by the hostess and the Ladies Aid Society of Belton assisting.
Ellwood City June 27 Miss Anna Koach of Wurtemburg has concluded her services in the Shelby plant billing department after a ten day notice. She plans to spend the summer at home and take a trip to Cleveland and other points during the season.
June 27 County Detective J M Dunlap of New Castle visited the Carnival here last evening and closed three concessions for using gambling devices. The actions centered on chances offered on various articles.
The prompt asks to reconstruct a common vacation resort image from scattered pieces and mentions a riddle answer about an old dog and new tricks. It frames a playful puzzle and hints at piecing together a familiar summer scene.
Two men were arrested by the police on Monday night in Ellwood City on the charge of being drunk. They were released on forfeits to appear before the burgess at 7 30 this evening.
Mrs. Leah Rugh an aged resident of Würtemburg suffered a paralytic stroke Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs. Mary Ketler's home. Her condition is reported somewhat improved.
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