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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1933

Page

27

Girl Scout Camp Organized Here

Ellwood City groups of about 80 Girl Scouts gathered at the Wurtemburg cabin for a week of activities led by Evelyn Spencer Hilma Dahl and others. The four nature and craft groups will explore birds flowers maps and camp skills with planned daily programs and a camp nurse supervising health.

Ellwood City Wurtemburg Evelyn Spencer Hilma Dahl John Hough Eleanor Cox Betha Burrows Ellwood Margaret Cartwright Lorraine McLaughlin Gertrude Jones Garfield Thomas

Combined church class meetings held in Ellwood City area

June meetings for Sunshine and Wide Awake at Hickory Knell Church of God. Excelsior class from Providence Baptist at North Sewickley to meet at the Hazen home Riverview. Gleaners S. S. from Wurtemburg M. E. to gather at Grace Fowler home. William Clyde leads study time. Men’s Bible class at North Sewickley Presbyterian to meet at Carl Shirley home Riview.

Ellwood City Ruth Marvin Celin Road Sunshine Hickory Knell Church of God Excelsior Providence Baptist Church North Sewickley Lester Hazen Riverview Grace Fowler Gleaners S

Young People's Christian Union Picnic at Etna Springs

Ellwood City June 27. Friday evening the Young People's Christian Union of the Camp Run United Presbyterian church will hold their regular meeting and a picnic outing at Etna Springs near Slippery Rock. A picnic supper will be served at 6 30.

Daily breakfast menu highlights at the cafe

The offer lists 20c meals served daily from 7 a m to 11 mm. Chilled fruit cup, strips of grilled eten due fresh eggs, pastry or buttered toast. Sodas with two scoops of ice cream in all flavors. Bon fon- cream.

Ellwood City Hosts All Kiwanis District Dinner Party

Kiwanis members from seven Central West clubs including New Castle and Ellwood City gathered at the Ellwood City Country Club for a district dinner and golf event. Over 100 attendees heard speeches by Ellenwood officials and Kiwanis leaders, enjoyed music and dancing, and awards were presented for golf winners.

Ellwood Ellwood City Pennsylvania New Castle Ellwood City Country Club California Jake Engle Pittsburgh Kiwanis Helen Douglas Martha Murdoch Murdoch Julius Dune H. 8. Gold H. Eger Aliquippa G. A. Hall Aliqui Horner Washington

Police investigate break in at Mohawk Market

Ellwood City police probe a forceful entry at the Mohawk Market on Lawrence Avenue. A rear window was forced, and cigarettes tobacco and edible goods appear missing. Patrolman Edwin Clarke discovered the burglary during night rounds. extent of the robbery awaits a fuller inventory.

Ellwood City Harry Caplan Lawrence Avenue Edwin Clarke

Local Teachers Take School Course

Ellwood City teachers and instructors in local and Moon area schools will receive their degrees in August.

Ellwood City

Kid's Party at Knox Presbyterian Draws One Hundred

Ellwood City on June 27 reports a Knox Presbyterian church Kiddies party for the Young People's class taught by Mrs Steven Keal. About a hundred children attended enjoying outdoor lawn games and a refreshments of lolipops and animal crackers afterward.

Ellwood City Knox Presbyterian Church Steven Keal

Card Party by Rebekah Lodge in Ellwood City

In the First National Bank building Ellwood City last evening about 50 members of the Rebekah Lodge attended a card party. A brief business meeting preceded games with prizes awarded. Garden flowers decorated the rooms and refreshments followed. The hosting committee was Mrs Sara Tereese Mrs Hazel Daugherty and Mrs Emma Divan. Next meeting scheduled for July 10.

Ellwood City Rebekah First National Bank Sara Tereese Hazel Daugherty Emma Divan

Allisson Memorial Class Meets at Frisco Home

Members of the Allisson Memorial Class of the Bell Memorial church held a monthly meeting at Jess in Frisco with 20 present. They transacted routine business and planned a picnic scheduled for the third Saturday in July. A luncheon followed and the next meeting is set for the last Monday in July.

Ellwood City Allisson Memorial Bell Memorial Church Jess Frisco

Last rites for Mrs. Lulu Bookamer in Ellwood City

Mrs. Lulu Bookamer died after a brief illness at her daughter’s home in Ore street. Funeral services were held at the Church of God led by Rev. L Earl Slocum. Survived by husband Alfried and seven children plus two brothers and two sisters. Interment in Locust Grove cemetery.

Ellwood City Lulu Bookamer L. G. McQuiston Ore Street Church of God L. Earl Slocum Alfried Bookamer McQuiston Margaret Charles George Emma Minnie Alfred Bookamer Alfred Graham Ellwood Clarence New Castle Margaret Johnson Ernest McCracken Locust Grove

Sunday School Picnic at Hickory Ewell Church of God

In Ellwood City on June 27 the Hickory Ewell Church of God held a Sunday school picnic for 147 members. John Clyde Carl McKenna and George Clarke organized sports followed by a basket supper on the lawn and group singing to close the evening.

Ellwood City View Hickory Ewell Church of God John Clyde Carl McKenna George Clarke

McElwain Reunion Planned for July Fourth at Wurtemburg

Ellwood City June 27 The seventh annual reunion of William McElwain descendants will be held Tuesday July 4 at the Wesley McElwain cottage near Wurtemburg a basket picnic dinner will be enjoyed at noon.

C A Martin Bible Class Has Meeting

At First Presbyterian church in Ellwood City the C A Martin Bible Class met at Mrs Thomas A Wilsons home with 20 members present. Special guests Mrs W E McConnel and Mrs Howard Black attended. The class received a flag for attendance and the next meeting is set for July 24 at Mrs W R Thompsons residence on Fountain avenue.

Ellwood City Thomas A. Wilson C. A. Martin First Presbyterian Church New Castle Road W. E. McConnel Bakersfield Calif Howard Black New Castle Louis Nickum Lawrence County W. R. Thompson Fountain Avenue

Mrs Lee Sekulski Hosts Odette Bridge Club Event

Ellwood City residents gathered at Line Avenue home for a bridge evening with two tables in play. Howard Jones earned the high score award as hostesses and members planned the next meeting at Mrs Jones's Orchard Avenue home in three weeks.

Ellwood City Lee Sekulski Odette Bridge Club Line Avenue Howerd Jones Charles

Ellwood City Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Awards

Mrs Howard Wilson welcomed the Monday Evening Bridge Club at her Fourth Street home in Ellwood City for a regular meeting. Special guests were Mrs Hubert Phelps and Mrs Donald Northrop. Three tables played and awards went to Mrs T V Barnes and Mrs Phelps for high scores. Mrs Erle Vahn invited the club to meet at her Spring Avenue home in two weeks.

Ellwood City Howard Wilson Fourth Street Hubert Phelps Donald Northrop T. V. Barnes Phelps Erle Vahn Spring Avenue

Death of Ellwood City Child Umling

Mary Anna Umling, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Umling of Second street Ellwood City, died in Jameson Memorial hospital after a one week illness. Besides her parents she leaves several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the Second street home with burial in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Ellwood City Mary Anna Umling John Umling Second Street Jameson Memorial Hospital New Locust Grove

Local Docket Summary Idaents Admitted and Discharged

June 27 admitted James of Wampum Teresa Trascesi Glenn to Mrs. Belle McCalley of R. No. 3. Discharged: Mrs. Kathryn Hainer of Second Street Mrs. Katherine Gayle of Ellwood City Howard C. Boyer of New Castle R. D. 2 Herbert Baker of Pittsburgh Circle and Mrs. Walter MacDonald of Beaver Falls.

Ellwoodd City James Wampum Teressa Trascesi Glenn Belle McCalley Kathryn Hainer Second Street Katherine Gayle This City Howard C. Boyer New Castle R. D Herbert Baker Pittsburgh Circle Walter MacDonald Beaver Falls

Synagogue Picnic Postponed After Death in New Castle

Ellwood City reports the annual Sunday school picnic of the Jewish Synagogue is postponed due to the death of Mrs. Shensen of New Castle, mother of Mrs. Anns Bolotin and Mrs. Feldman of Ellwood City.

Ellwood City Shensen New Castle Anns Bolotin Feldman

Ellwood Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Ernest Rose of Greenville concluded a visit with his mother Mrs. E J Hazen of Ellport. Emmett Shaffer of Petersburg O concluded a visit with his parents in Rockdale. The Price family of Fris co returned home after visiting relatives in Pittsburgh.

Ellwood Ernest Rose Greenville E. J. Hazen Ellport Emmett Shaffer Petersburg David David Shaffer Rockdale Harry Price Anna Charles Frisco Pittsburgh Carl Mathews North Sewickley Flint Mich Charles Shields Mary Helen New Castle Herman Rhodes Pulaski Zelienople J. L. Fisher Raymond Line Avenue Utica N. Y Robert Vince Middle Lancaster W. D. Porter Howard Black Sara Kennedy Ore Cox Thelma Wilson Ruth Kreiling Mr. Swanson Youngstown Jack O'Neil

Local residents visit, travel, and hospital plans noted

A parade of locals attends events and visits from Ellwood City to New York City with several figures traveling to Grove City and Chicago World’s Fair. Notable items include an appendicitis operation planned for Miss Jean Sitler at Beaver Valley General hospital and multiple family visits around Beaver Falls, New Brighton, and Mingo West Virginia.

John Aiken Ellwood City Harold Marshall Wampum W. E. McConnell Bakersfield Calif Andre W. G. Thorpe Ewing Park City Frank Wilson New York City H. E. Wilson Fourth Street Harold Porter Walter Close Wayne Avenue Philadelphia White Pittsburgh Y. Dodds New Castle Sara D. Hazen Carrie Roe Spring Negley, O Craig’s Beech L. W. Kothe Butler

Ellwood City Federated Clubs Host Silver Tea

Mrs. Clarence Stapf and Miss Jane Morrow are joint hostesses for a silver tea by the Woman's club of Ellwood City and nearby ladies. The event runs Thursday from 2 to 5 P M under the auspices of the Woman's club.

Clarence Stapf Jane Morrow Woman's Club Ellwood City Woman’s Club of

Local Residents Visit Relatives and Friends Across Towns

Mr and Mrs E F Wilson visit Miss Vinta Grimm in New Galilee and stay with Mr and Mrs F M Miles on Beaver Street. Mrs William Goldie and children from Cleveland Ohio visit her parents Mr and Mrs M J Minner. Ed Cochran Dr H B Gold and son Georgie of Ellwood City visit C H Butler.

E. F. Wilson Vinta Grimm New Galilee F. M. Miles Beaver Street William Goldie Cleveland Ohio M. J. Minner Ed. Cochran Gold Georgie Ellwood City C. H. Butler C E Coulter Greenville Mabel Cunningham Aliquippa John Cunningham Kay Street C. E. Coulter Reading J. F. Carpenter Emily Rebecca Virginia Brooks United Presbyterian Church Struthers Robert Aley Jean and Paul Lee Guildoo New Castle J. M. Martin Linesville Richards Woodlawn Martha McClintock Grant

Livestock Prices and Receipts From Pittsburgh Market

Cattle receipts 500 with diverse ranges for steers heifers cows and bulls. Hog receipts 600 with prime heavies up to 475 and yorkers to 415. Sheep and lambs 300 with primes wethers 275 and good to choice lambs 700 to 800. Calf receipts 125 and veals 475 to 575. Market overall steady to slightly higher in hogs.

International News Service Pittsburgh

Farmers’ Interest Bill Ranges From Eight Hundred to Nine Hundred Million

The article states that the total annual interest on all classes of farmer debt falls between 800 million and 900 million dollars. This figure consolidates interest across holdings and emphasizes the burden of indebtedness on agricultural producers.

John Damon Koppel Funeral Obituary and Local Sports

Funeral services for John Damon age 74 were held at 2 p.m. at his home with burial in Grandview cemetery. He lived in Beaver Valley most of his life, worked 25 years at Koppel Industrial Car and Equipment, and belonged to Ellwood City Lodge and Moose. Survived by widow, four daughters, one son, brothers and sister, with five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Separate items note Koppel tennis team beat Union Drawn 4 1 in Beaver County league, and Koppel baseball lost 1 0 to Petersburg with two upcoming home games versus New Brighton and Beaver.

John Damon Grandview Cemetery Joseph Damon Freedom Beaver Valley Koppel Industrial Car and Equipment Company Ellwood City Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Edna Sanders College Hill Pearl Schlosser Beaver Mary Sanders Anne Golden Koppel Russel FE. Damon Michael Montevideo Vincent Stewart Western Reserve University Cleveland V. Wade Stewart Arthur Street George E. Richner Second Avenue Pogpe Edward Jackson Struthers Frank Herman William Rigby Ferne Harry Millvale William Hall Third Avenue Stanley ‘Hiker New London Leonard McClain Criss Ford Fombell Union Beaver Falls Johnson Burns Januzzi Goodman Samuel Woods Pittsburgh Alf M. Asper Joan Arlene Washington H. Asper Petersburg New Brighton American Legion Post Beaver County Sewickley

Harmony Baptist youth group meets at Frances Koach home

About fifty members of Harmony Baptist Church young people gathered Friday evening at Miss Frances Road’s residence on the New Castle and Ellwood City road. They enjoyed games and songs and were treated to a late hour lunch prepared by Miss Frances Koach and aides.

Harmony Baptist Church Frances New Castle Ellwood City Road Frances Koach

B Y P U Society to Attend State Convention at Lewisburg

Delegates Miss Julia McDaniel Miss Helen Houk and Clarence Glasser will represent the B Y P U Society at the state convention in Lewisburg Pennsylvania this week from Friday June 30 to Sunday July 2. Other attendees include Miss Frances Koach Dale Currie and Rev S L Cobb. The society held its monthly meeting Friday at Miss Koach home with 44 members present.

B. Y. P. U. Society Young People's Lewisburg Julia McDanel Helen Houk Clarence Glasser Frances Koach Dale Currie S. L. Cobb

Social evening ends with games and luncheon

After the society's regular business the evening was filled with games and musical diversion. A delicious luncheon was served by the social committee.

Truth Seekers class to meet at Henderson home

The bi monthly Truth Seekers class holds its bi monthly meeting this Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Henderson for a community gathering.

John Henderson

Harmony Baptist Youth Attend Bucknell Convention

Delegates from Harmony Baptist church to Bucknell University Lewisburg Pa include Rev Cobb Julia McDanel Helen Houk Frances Roach Clarence Glasser and Dale Currie.

Harmony Baptist Church Bucknell University Lewisburg Rev. Cobb Julia McDanel Helen Houk Frances Roach Clarence Glasser Dale Currie

Young Church Play Set at Shenango High School

The church youth group will present a play at Shenango High School on Tuesday evening June 27 at 8 00.

Shenango High School

Harmony Baptist Children Day Program Announcement

Harmony Baptist Sunday School schedules a Children's Day program for Sunday morning. Organizers invite families and the community to attend the event featuring greetings, songs, and a brief program.

Harmony Baptist Sunday School

Durnellhogue Reunion At Castle Beach

Nearly one hundred members and friends of the Durnell Hogue families gathered at Castle Beach for their annual reunion. A noon dinner, swimming and races followed by a business meeting elected Harry Durnell as president and Mr and Mrs Floyd Hogue as secretary and treasurer with Katherine and Mabel Durnell on the sports committee. Attendees hailed from Leetonia Beav er Falls Ellwood City Wurtemburg New Castle Portersville Castlewood and Harlansburg. The next reunion is planned for the last Saturday in June 1934 at the same site.

Durnellihogue DurNell-Hogue Castle Beach Harry DurNell Floyd Hogue Katherine Mabel DurNell Leetonia Ohio Beaver Falls Ellwood City Wurtemburg New Castle Portersville Castlewood Harlansburg

Tea Attendees and Family Visits From Castlewood Notes

Miss Helen Houk and Helen Hill attended a tea at Slippery Rock church Friday afternoon. Helen Hill visited grandmother Mrs. W. W. Glasser on New Castle and Ellwood road Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Cobb and daughters Evelyn Helen and Wilma featured in the community notes.

Castlewood Helen Houk Helen Hill Slippery Rock W. W. Glasser New Castle and Ellwood Road S. L. Cobb Evelyn Helen Wilma

DarNell Hogue Reunion Attended by Cunninghams White

Jean Cunning ham and Mr and Mrs R S Cunning ham along with Mrs Edna White and family attended the DarNell Hogue reunion at Castle Beach last Saturday.

Jean R. S. Cunningham Edna White DarNell-Hogue Castle Beach

Pittsburgh Produce Market Report June 27

Produce firmer yet demand weak with moderate supply across poultry vegetables and butter. Prices list colored hens leghorn hens and broilers, ducks, geese, turkeys, and various toms. vegetables show steady tomato and cabbage markets with heavy potato shipments in multiple states and box sizes.

Pittsburgh So. O. W. Va Texas Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Ohio New Jersey

Editor and Author Clash Over Realistic Story Details

A writer defends accuracy while an editor critiques a line claiming gunfire and a rapid police response. The exchange highlights tension between lifelike dialogue and careful reporting in storytelling.

Akron airship disaster recalls prior wreck off New Jersey coast

The navy dirigible Akron, the second ship to carry the name, suffered a similar catastrophe off the New Jersey coast, echoing an earlier airship tragedy in the same region.

New Jersey

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