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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
8
The baby clinic in Bessemer Pa moves from Tuesday morning to Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 3. Dr Frank Campbell leads the clinic assisted by Red Cross nurse Kathryn Hite. Open to all children under school age. mothers urged to bring children.
Women busy finishing for the Mission picnic at Cascade Park tomorrow. Mrs. Dr. T. M. Shaffer and helpers prepare three bushels of potato salad, with another group led by Mrs. F. E. Berquist making three bushels. seven bushels of baked beans are ready for the tables.
Houston report says Tex Rickard, famed promoter, is near completing a deal to buy the New York Giants after talks at the Democratic convention. He would not discuss finances or specifics, noting the matter has not yet reached formal stages. Rickard hinted at potential public personal battles to stage for profit and emphasized his reticence on money matters.
Ill fortuna trails G L Neff the Pittsburgh horseman who staked three trotters for four July meets at Junction Park New Brighton Warren and Butler then New Castle track July events feature Victor Volo Ten nis and Senator Underwood two of which were withdrawn from training Worthy Lord a 2 09 pacer from Lord Dewey also slated to race at the four ovals hoping to clock strong times and secure a top finish across the circuit.
Colonel Edward Olmstead will address the Pittsburgh Hotel Men on The Advantages of Chain Operation of Hotels during tonight’s monthly meeting in the Crystal bell room at The Castleton. John L. Slack will host. An inspection trip to Shenango pottery is planned, with Emerson D. Owen accompanying Olmstead to New Castle.
Grace M church reports 163 children enrolled in the daily Vacation Bible School running 8 to 11:30 am. Activities include Bible and character stories, hymns, and handwork projects such as towels cushions quilts and woodwork. Supervisors are Miss Ida Behnackel superintendent and Miss Agnes Mooney primary superintendent with Mrs Rose Scardi and instructors Miss Marjorie Gilmore Hawin Kile assisting.
Fred O. Wolford of the Jes & Rice Co and his wife will travel to Conneaut Lake for the annual meeting of the Funeral Directors Association of Western Pennsylvania at the Conneaut Hotel. The convention opens today and runs through Friday June 20 with many local directors expected to attend. Prof Albert Worsham of the Chicago embalming school will be the principal demonstrator and lecturer.
Airport division of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce discussed moving a barn on the McMillan farm on Harlansburg road to the highway area to serve as an airplane hangar. Members inspected the field and praised its contour and drainage while noting planes landed safely during heavy rains. Government officials who inspected the port expressed satisfaction with the field and emphasized it should be usable in all weather. D Roy Bradford of New Castle Aircraft, Inc. has laid out two long crossing runways on deep sod for cushion-like landings and takeoffs, with ongoing port improvements planned.
Families joined a day of basket dinners in the grove with cooking facilities and an afternoon of free dancing at Reinbow Terrace. The event featured social recreation and communal dining in a relaxed, community setting.
Ht M Good former postmaster of this city and owner of Gladhaven located at Enon Valley decorates The News office with Delphinium spikes four to five feet long. Flowers show delicate blue purple andchid hues with pastel effects and a double flower example. The display highlights the finest blooms in Western Pennsylvania.
Boy Scout Troop 18 held its weekly gathering led by Scoutmaster R F Davis and Assistant Howard Bott. Patrol leaders and a troop scribe were appointed. Recreation included Indian Hand Wrestle won by Dave Nesbit and Indian Leg Wrestle won by Howard Gates. Meetings now start at 6 oclock. Boo Bishop Scribe grouch notes ego growth.
A man touts Kenjola as a miraculous remedy, citing improved appetite, sleep, nerves, and strength after use. He describes personal recovery from long illness and urges others to try the medicine at The Love and Megawn Drug Store, 204 Bese Washington Street, New Castle, with samples offered.
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