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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1936
Page
7
Wash window shades with mild suds and a sponge. Spread the shade flat and rub briskly, keeping suds from soaking into the fabric. Rinse with clear water, then squeeze out excess and dry thoroughly.
The Mahoningtown school alumni officers met at Bessie Coates Pitzer’s home to plan the 11th reunion for former students of the Mahoningtown school before the fire. The event, set for August 6, includes a business session, a get-together, and a Cascade Park grove picnic with invitations to be mailed soon.
On Sunday at 6 30 p m the Seventh Ward Civic club band directed by Victor Gaspare will give an open air concert in the park on North Liberty street. The hour long program features selected numbers and park benches have been provided with ample police protection to keep order for visiting children. Previous concerts have drawn hundreds of local residents.
Several hundred local citizens enjoyed a one hour program by the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation band directed by H. M. Culbertson. The 36 member ensemble played a varied selection in the fourth open air concert of the Seventh Ward Civic club summer series at North Liberty street park.
Members of the Ma honing M. E. church children's preparatory class gathered at Cascade Park for swimming games and a grove picnic. Prizes went to Ella Jean Wilson Bob Mauck and John McCann with Rev. C. H. Hagadorn accompanying the group.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 led by Robert Park superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon titled Finding God by Milton Shearer. Young people meet at 6 45 p m.
The Queen Esther Girls of the Mahoning M. E. church held a picnic at Cascade Park on Friday. After the pool, they gathered in the grove for a picnic dinner served to attendees, with Mrs. Ann Johnston and Mrs. Clark Godwin as special guests.
Rev. Fr. A. P. Scholz presides at St. Margaret's Church corner Second and Clayton. Masses are 8:30 and 10:30 a m with Christian Doctrine at 1:30 p m on Sunday.
On Monday evening at 8 o'clock the Seventh Ward Civic club will hold a meeting in Horchier hall.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Coates of R D 3 spend Thursday in Cleveland. A W Tonkin of Cherry Tree Pa visits Rev and Mrs Schnebly on Newell Avenue. Miss Sara Glenn Heilwood Pa visits Rev and Mrs Schnebly on Newell Avenue. Ada Kanengeiser Youngstown O visits Mr and Mrs I C Bowman on West Madison Ave. Mrs J M Fields Sixth Street remains home recovering from a fall. Mary Gwin West Cherry Street leaves Friday for Oakmont to stay with Mrs Ella Hulton. Daniel Schnebly Newell Ave returns home after weeks with Mrs J O Longacre in Cherry Tree. Mrs Hiram Coates and daughter Eleanor of Chicago are en route to Oakmont for July with Mr and Mrs W Lee Gilmore.
Corner of East Madison avenue and North Cedar street. Rev C H Hagadorn is pastor with Jane Kyle as music director. Joash Sunday features Sunday school at 9 45 led by Q E Davy, worship at 11, immersion at 3, Epworth League at 6 30, and a 7 45 consecration service for class members with baptism by sprinkling and a brief sermon I Would Be True. Officers to be elected for the year.
Corner of North Cedar and East Cherry streets lists Rev. D C Schnebly as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Arthur Walker superintendent Morning services at 11 o clock feature the sermon The Power of Godliness Junior Endeavor at 2 30 p m Senior Endeavor at 6 45 p m Union services at Cascade Park at 7 p m with Rev J A Galbraith in charge
Corner of North Cedar street and East Wabash avenue invites worshipers for Masses at 8 30 and 10 30 Sunday morning. Sunday school follows at 2 p m led by Rev. Fr. S Ippolito pastor.
Valley Way Mission hosts a prayer service next Thursday evening at 7 30 and a young people service Friday evening at the same hour in West Pittsburg road location.
Mr and Mrs Otto Kumrow of 412 West Cherry announce the birth of a baby daughter on June 26 who has been named Jo-Ann.
Dr. J. A. Galbraith of Epworth M. E. will be the guest speaker at the church night service Tuesday at 8 oclock in Greenwood M. E. church.
Announcement states Tad Shields will address the George W. Moody Men's Bible Class of the First Methodist Episcopal church. The topic is The Tragedy of Dives at the class meeting Sunday morning at 9 30 oclock in the absence of the regular teacher.
W. B. A. review 98 receives an invitation from Ford City review to attend their annual rally in Ford City on the evening of June 30.
An advisory from the weather bureau says a hurricane like storm is forming in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strike the Texas coast this afternoon. It warns residents to monitor updates and take precautions as the system intensifies.
Stem vegetables including chard celery and rhubarb must be kept moist to stay fresh. Maintaining moisture prevents wilting and extends shelf life for these greens and stalk crops.
P T Lovas of the Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board announced the opening of a new semi-deluxe liquor store on South Jefferson street for Tuesday June 30. The downtown retail outlet will be housed in the former State Bank building south of the Federal building and will include a Produce street wholesale warehouse serving Lawrence Beaver Butler Mercer Armstrong counties. L A Guton will manage the Jefferson street store with Hyman Levine head clerk and Michael Kulich Harold Harris and Marshal Ciotto on the team. Angelo Gregorio will manage the Produce street wholesale operation.
Approximately 400 tin workers will take paid vacation next week as part of a plan by Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp. D. S. Pyle, general manager, announced that workers with five or more years of service will later receive a week of paid leave. Ten Shenango mills will shut for repairs and placements will balance crews.
Edmund Bartholomew former postmaster at Bensenville Illinois will stand trial July 14 with Alvin Karpis and Charles Fitzgerald for charges tied to the 100000 kidnapping of William Hamm Jr a wealthy St Paul brewer Bartholomew pleaded not guilty at arraignment in federal court Byron Bolton a Barker Karpis gang member pleaded guilty with sentence deferred and also pleaded guilty in the 200000 kidnapping of Edward Bremer a St Paul banker
Sunday at 3 p m the With New Castle Afro-Americans present program at St John United Holy church featuring Ephelia Mauldin Jess ie Lowe Deggie Miller Beatrice Moseley Israel Gathier Fred Wilkes Jr Viola Hill and guest speaker Lizzie Evans Cleveland pastor G M Walker. Also a Bethel A M E rally 3 p m for furnace debt funds with Dixie Echo Quartet opening hymns talks and solos. Rising Star club meets at Mrs Sarah Thomas home two weeks later with R Ward host.
Sunshine Kensington plans a Monday evening gathering at West Washington street hosted by Mrs Adrian Jackson.
Birth notices require signer with full name and address and the doctor’s name for publication. This line states the submission rule for the births column and the required identifying details. It emphasizes that unsigned or incomplete notices will not be published.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Shaffer of New Castle announce a daughter Mary Martha born June 25. Mr and Mrs George Tecza of 1219 South Jefferson Street report a daughter born Friday June 26 in New Castle hospital. Mr and Mrs Norman Wymer of 4324 County Line Street announce a son born this morning in the hospital. Mr and Mrs Howard Widel of 211 Croton Avenue announce a daughter Janet Doloris born June 18. The News By Mail Or Year $5.06.
Vice President John Nance Garner was welcomed by crowds in Philadelphia as the Democratic convention gathers for his renomination as Roosevelt’s running mate. He spoke briefly at a young Democratic dinner and declined to discuss public issues. Garner awaits Franklin Field where Senator Alben Barkley is set to announce his selection as vice presidential nominee.
Rev. Harry Keller Steele longtime Western Pennsylvania pastor died Friday night in Oil City where he led the Bethel Methodist Episcopal church. He previously led Grace M. E. church in New Castle and held posts in Waterford McKean Edinboro Erie and Stoneboro. He planned to retire in September. Surviving daughter Eleanor teaches in Pittsburgh schools. Grace M. E. church later merged with Epworth.
Mrs. Marian Wagner of Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh will direct the Girl Scout day camp at Cascade Park starting July 7. She brings ten years of experience directing several Pittsburgh and nearby camps including Camp Redwing and Camp Rlamo. New Castle Girl Scouts anticipate a large turnout with a full program of activities. Free medical examinations are offered through July 7 at offices of several doctors.
Members of the Cobra patrol of Troop V-55 at Trinity Episcopal church enjoyed a Picnic at Cascade park this week. Scoutmaster Robert McConaghy arrived at the close and the boys shared an informal evening. Charles Ruby received instruction in judging after dinner. Tables were set by Patrol Leader Charles Ruby and assistant patrol leader Bob Wimer.
Printed redingotes now offered over monotone frocks as a versatile summer covering. Available in silk, acetate, cotton, or linen, they suit women planning a long day without outfit changes. Short sleeves appear on dresses, sweaters, jackets, and coats this season.
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