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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1939

Page

33

Louis Galento bout eyed for big gate at Yankee Stadium

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis defends his title against T Gargantua Galento in New York at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs forecasts a 40 000 crowd and about 350 000 gate, while conservative estimates place the take around 300 000 or less. Louis aims for his 36th knockout in 43 starts and a fourth straight one round KO.

New York Joe Louis T. Gargantua Galento Mike Jacobs Yankee Stadium Ballyhoo Galento Joe Jacobs Louis

Radiators Upset Foleys Team 11 to 1 in City League

The National Radiators defeated the Foley team 11 to 1 at Rad Field to stay close to the leaders. Goclano homered for the Rads while G Ross and Cooper hit triples. Foley managed only four hits off Rog er Macgie as Safrat and Murdock pitched for the Foleys.

National Radiators Nobils Rad Field Foley Snfrat Foleys Roger Macgie Goclano G. Ross Cooper Ellport Tigers

Edenburg Beats Union Civics 9 8 in Comeback Baseball

Edenburg trailed by two in the sixth but rallied with five runs to defeat Union Civics 9 to 8 at Otland Lane field. Micco Mealec and A Glass led Edenburg's offense while Biddle Donovan were top for the losers. Union Horchler Chia uillo Hal and Smith combined on the mound.

Trong Edenburg Union Civics Otland Lane Field Edenburg Micco Mealec A. Glass Biddle Donovan R. H. E. Edenburg Union—Horchler Chiauillo Hal and Smith Cco and Retone

Lingerlights Top K laski 11 to 9 In Mahoning Wn Softball

The Lingerlights defeated the K laski team 11 to 9 last night in a New York Softball League game at Ayten Street Field in Mahoning.

Lingerlights Klaski Ayten Street Mahoningwn

Bessemer Beats Jefferson A C In County Baseball Clash

Bessemer defeated Jefferson A C of New Castle 9 to 5 in a Lawrence County league game at Bessemer Monday. Olson was the winning pitcher for Bessemer with Fennick taking the loss. W Stanley Pelto and Attisano hit triples as Tomassello allowed 11 hits.

Bessemer Jefferson A. C New Castle B. Fennick Ferry Tomassello Jefferson W. Stanley Pelto Attisano Son Tonsello Brady Donegan Samsa Fennick Tommassello Olson DiThomas Henry Jefferson A. C. H Poae Tonsetic Ss Sisevaehe Warnek Marky Papa c Fennick Pere Ewan Ferry Bessemer RH AE Samsarf P. Nord W. Stanley Ss A. Stanley Puromaki

Nobils Clinch First Half With 11 3 Win Over Sons of Italy

Norman Bishara pitched the league leading Nobils to an 11 to 3 victory at Gaston Park over the Sons of Italy. Bishara struck out nine and allowed seven hits as Nobils posted 15 hits off Latess. Gennock provided the game’s longest hit.

Gaston Park Field Sons of Italy Norman Bishara Nobs Gennock Sons of Italy

Utility Loop Games Tonight In Mercantile Softball League

Three games tonight in the Utility Mercantile league start at 6. At Water Company field Gilfillans meet Water Works boys. Rotary Field hosts New Castle News Sluggers vs Gas Office Gang. North Highland field features New Castle Dry and All-States.

Utility-Mercantile Water Company Gilfillans and Water Works Rotary Field New Castle News North Highland Field New Castle

Nobil Juniors Lead After 8-3 Win at Dean Park Field

The Nobil Juniors sit in first place in the junior softball league after beating the Wellers 8 to 3 on Monday morning at Dean Park Field. Congrese earned the winning hit and Desimones took the loss. They will face the Audias at Dean Park Field on Wednesday morning.

Nobil Wellers Dean Park Field Congrese Desimones Audias

City Softball Loop Standing Results and Schedule

Standings show Radiators 11 over Foleys 1 and Nobils 11 over Sons of Italy 3. Lingerlights 11 over K Pulaski 9. Johnson Bronze 2 over Gus Big Ten 2. Games on Wednesday at Dean Park Rotary Field Glass er Field and Clayton St canceled Nobils vs Lingerlights.

Radiators Foleys Nobils Sons of Italy Lingerlights K. Pulaski Johnson Bronze Gus Big Ten Dean Park Rads Rotary Field Glasser Field Nobils Lingerlights Clayton St Gus Johnson

Ellwood City Trims Hot Tops in League Play

Ellwood City beat the New Castle Hot Tops 10 to 1 after a week of rain postponements in a Lawrence league game at Ellwood City. R Batta R Ferrante, Komora, Miller, Miloser, Latiano and Bognosky drove in runs as Ellwood City pitchers scattered 11 hits. West Pittsburg outslugged Ryantown 10 to 3 at Ryantown field, with Mike Coates and Dick Powell thriving on the mound and Winters collecting two triples. The Gas Housers improved to 11 wins, 5 losses as Campbell and Owrey led the pitching effort and M. Marky sparked three-hit games for West Pittsburg.

Ellwood City New Castle Hot Tops N.C R. Ferrante Komora Miller Miloser Latiano Bognosky Blazin Allen Price Adams West Pittsburg Ryantown Mike Coates Dick Powell Campbell Owrey Mike Marky Johnny Elsesser West Pittsboros Winters Cinka Shea Nicholson Powell Bechtel Delia Bevan M. Marky Mehali Aloe Coates Prescarro and Costello A.E Ferrucci Santillo Sete Priedhoff Greco Settee Cesses Owl Smith Sree i D. Ferrante Latian Bauman Stew Inman HE Fee Sigte Hwns Wichovon PNG Robinson Res Eve Bodendorfer Elsesser Tonsetic Fundoots Mehalic

Presbyterians Top Methodists 5 To 4

The First Presbyterians edged the First Methodist team 5 to 4 in a Church Softball League game at Centennial field last night. Pitchers were T. McCormick for the Presbyterians and E. Morris and Bartberger for the Methodists. Batteries listed as T. McCormick Baldwin for the Presbyterians and Morris Bartberger Mor ris for the Methodists.

Centennial Field Tommy McCormick E. Morris Bartberger T. McCormick Baldwin T. Morris

St Nick's Softball Rout Delivers 16 7 Win Over Cleveland

St Nick's walloped Cleveland 16 to 7 in a Sokol League game played in Cleveland. Polenick led the offense with a homer a triple and three singles. Score by innings shows St Nick's piling runs late. Batteries St Nick's Vargo and Perch Cleveland Simko and Mizik.

St. Nick's Cleveland Polenick R. H. EB Vargo Perch Simko Mizik

Two Class B Softball Games Tonight

In the Class B league two games are on the slate starting at six. The Cozy Clowns meet the Fannins at Radiator field replacing Rose Avenue field. The St. Josephs face New Castle In dies at Dean Park field while the Troggies have a bye.

Troggies Cozy Clowns Fannins Radiator Field Rose Avenue Field St. Josephs New Castle

Light and Heat Triumph in Utility-Mercan Tile League

The Manufacturers Light and Heat defeated Water Company 18 to 5 at Water Company field. Johnson earned the win on the mound, while Asselton and Grimm pitched for Water Works. McCann led batting with three hits including a homer, a triple and a single. Quin also contributed strong hitting.

Light and Heat Light & Heat Water Company Water Company Field Johnson Asselton Grimm Water Works Boys McCann Quin

Seventh Ward Progressives Defeat Wabash Bears 10–9 in Dispute

The Seventh Ward Progressives edged the Wabash Bears 10 to 9 at Liberty Street Field after a late inning dispute. Rainey and Cassella pitched for the winners while Miron and Adamo pitched for the Bears. Both teams totaled 10 and 12 hits with two errors apiece.

Seventh Ward Wabash Bears Liberty Street Field Rainey Casella Miron Adamo Bears

Americanism and the Challenge of Alien Culture

A reflection on Americanism criticizing lack of guidance and training for new arrivals. Notes that fourteen million foreign born individuals remain alien in spirit, underscoring the need to guide, train, and inspire newcomers toward integration.

Gus Big Ten and Johnson Bronze Tie in City League

Gus Big Ten and Johnson Bronze battled to a 2-2 tie at Rotary Field last night in the City Softball league. The game ended after ten innings due to darkness with Dweyer pitching for the Bronze and Gunther for the Gus Big Ten in a pitchers duel.

Gus Big Ten Johnson Bronze Rotary Field Dweyer Bronze Gunther

North Hill Red Caps Triumph Over Shenango 6 4 at Wash High

The North Hill Red Caps beat Shenango 6 to 4 at Wash High Field. W Hedland L Finch and J Fair homered to highlight the contest with Mooney taking the loss for Shenango.

North Hill Shenango Wash High Field Caps Mooney W. Hedland L. Finch J. Fair

Gilfilans Triumph In Utility League Softball Win

The Gilfilans defeated New Castle Dry 12 to 3 at North Highland Field. Robinson earned the win and Rote Markle took the loss. B Patterson and Altman hit home runs in the game.

Gilfilans North Highland Field New Castle Robinson Rotemarkle B. Patterson Altman

Ellwood City Zoning Commission Elects Officers

The Ellwood City zoning commission organized last evening in the city building. H. W. Smith was elected chairman and Miss Louise Barton secretary. Members include W. R. Thompson Dr. H. B. Anderson and Raymond DiFalco. A. J. Howell attended and pledged council support. Regular meetings set for the first Monday of each month.

Ellwood City Zoning Commission H. W. Smith Louise Barton W. R. Thompson H. B. Anderson Raymond DiFalco A. J. Howell

Gradale Inducts Eight New Members

Gradale Sorority held a candle-lighting induction at First Presbyterian church Ellwood City with Primus Mildred Rhea presiding. Inductees included Mrs Rose McKimers Maud Errett Virginia Fraser Eleanor Wilson Phyllis Wiley Margaret Jane Thorpe Kathleen Houk Betty Christie. A special meeting was planned for Sixth Street club rooms. Note on dog show interest since 1874 mentions Mineola N Y.

Ellwood City First Presbyterian Church Mildred Rhea L. R. Davis Janice Bartel Alice Stillwagon Theron Aiken Doris Cooper Gladys Young Rose McKimers Maud Errett Virginia Fraser Eleanor Wilson Phyllis Wiley Margaret Jane Thorpe Kathleen Houk Betty Christie Sixth Street Club

Army officer retirement: call for earlier retirement

A senior military figure urges earlier retirement for officers. He argues that shifting careers might curb post-service conduct and improve organizational discipline based on observed patterns. The assertion references later actions by officers in public roles.

Seasonal Bloom Cycles Guide Houseplants

No house plant blooms year round each species follows a natural cycle of flowering and rest to recover. Each plant needs a rest period before it can again produce blossoms, explaining why some plants flower only in certain seasons.

Registration For Girl Scout Camp By Council

Ellwood City notices a special Girl Scouts meeting to arrange camp registration. Camp Thompson runs two weeks from July 23 to August 6 with separate sessions for older girls and Browns. Registrations due by July 1, folders available from Mrs. Groden.

Ellwood City Girl Scouts Max A. Groden Pittsburgh Camp Thompson

Special Service At M. E. Church

Under the Epworth League of the First M E Church the Students' League of Many Nations will present a religious service Friday evening June 30 at 7 45 at the First M E church Ellwood City. The program features song service special speeches solos duets and chorus singing with members of the group in national costume speaking or singing in native languages and translating conditions of Europe and other countries. Rev M C Patterson of the Bible Training School in Binghamton N Y leads the event. No admission charge but an offering will be taken.

Ellwood City Epworth League Society First Methodist Church Students’ League of Many Nations M. E United States Europe M. C. Patterson Bible Training School Binghamton, N. Y

Wurtemburg M. E. Mission Groups To Have Program

Elwood City June 27 The three missionary units of the Wurtemburg Methodist church plan a combined program and tea at 7:30 p.m. under superintendent Mrs. Emmett Graham. The Junior society opens with song service, prayer by Rev H F Pollock, Ruth Williams recitation, candle-lighting by The King's Heralds. Standard Bearers present a play and male quartet selections. Senior society plans a play and a Marjorie Doak solo. A free-will offering will be taken.

Ellwood City Wurtemburg Methodist Church Emmett Graham H. F. Pollock Ruth Williams King's Heralds

Y P C U Circus Social Delights Ellwood City Parishioners

The Y P C U society of the First U P church held an indoor circus in the church basement. Twenty five members arrived with paper money to visit freak and animal shows and a fortune telling booth. Miss Alice Shirley chaired the events with the social committee, followed by games and refreshments.

Ellwood City Y. P. C. U. Society U. P Alice Shirley

Many Boys Enter City Ping-Pong Tournament in Ellwood City

About 192 boys, age 16 and under as of June 1, entered the city wide playground ping-pong tournament now underway at five city playgrounds. Winners of local rounds receive a dollar prize and a shot at the city championship trophy. final play at Ewing Park Friday at 10 o clock.

Ellwood City Ewing Park

Tallest Man Robert Wadlow Visits Ellwood City

Ellwood City residents greet Robert Wadlow on a public showcase along Lawrence avenue with the V F W Junior Drum and Bugle Corps. Wadlow, turning 21, stands 8 feet 8% inches and weighs 491 pounds, a record height surpassing all documented cases. His family, average in size, accompanied him as scientists note measurements at Washington University Medical School.

Ellwood City Lawrence Avenue Robert Wadlow Robert Mr. Wadilow Robert Towers Washington University Medical School

Lutheran Parish Plans Teacher Training Class

Elwood City June 27 Parish Education was the topic at Trinity Lutheran church officers and teachers meeting. Mrs George Atkins led. a teacher training class starts the second week of September with a three person committee to select the course. Four dozen new Sunday school song books will be purchased. Next meeting set for Monday July 31.

Ellwood City Trinity Lutheran Church George Atkins Arthur Cambaugh H F. Fleischer

Final Session Of Firemen's School Ends With Exam

Ellwood City firemen's school completes 15 week course with a 100-question exam after a tandem water-pumping test on Bridge street hill. Participants from Ellwood City National Tube Franklin and North Sewickley townships. certificates await those who pass. A parallel Thursday class also concludes this week and an all-day July 9 district demonstration in Rochester will feature tandem tests and rope rescues.

Ellwood City School of Instruction Bridge Street Hill Harrisburg National Tube Company Franklin North Sewickley T. F Sloan Pittsburgh Rochester Beaver

Bus Right Hearing On Friday Morning Ellwood City

Hearing Friday morning at 10 in Ellwood City Assembly hall reviews C R Wooster Ague and Marshall for approval of a motor bus right between Ellwood City and Franklin Beaver Perry townships and Perry Lawrence counties. Also heard is John Runyan Nelson Runyan for additional bus rights to Wiley Hill and within the city.

Ellwood City C. R. Wooster R. M. Ague G. E. Marshall Franklin Beaver County Perry Lawrence County John Runyan Nelson Runyan Wiley Hill

Providence Class To Present Play At Darlington Hall

Members of the Y A F class of the Providence Baptist church of North Sewickley will present a three act comedy The Second Puncture on Friday evening at the community hall in Darlington. The cast includes Margaret Koch Doris Cable Charles Kramer Billy Freeson Byron Newell Sarah Keal Elwin Hazen Paul Weingartner Carl McKenna Ella Sumner Lilian Jones Sally Newell Mrs Carl McKenna and Harold Burns directs the play assisted by Mrs Clarence Safreed.

Ellwood City Providence Baptist Church of

Western Pennsylvania Fire Dept Board Meeting in Ellwood City

The Board of Control of the Western Pennsylvania Fire Department will hold its final meeting before the August convention in Ellwood City. The session is set for Saturday July 8 at the Sixth Street station to finalize program plans.

Board OF Control Ellwood City Board of Control of the Western Pennsylvania Fire Department Sixth Street

Octette Club Social At Jones Home Ellwood City

Mrs Howard Jones hosted the Octette club at her Orchard Avenue home for a bi weekly session. Bridge games lasted hours with Mrs Lee Sekulski capturing the prize. Mrs Frances Riley helped serve lunch. Another gathering is planned for Monday July 10 hosted by Mrs Carl Kamperman in the city.

Monday Members Have Two Guests

Moon day Night club members were welcomed for their bi weekly session last evening at Rae Chambers home on Second street Ellwood City. Special guests were Mrs B F Goodrich and Mrs Anna Baker of Akron Ohio Bridge was played at three tables for several hours with Mrs Chambers winning top score and serving a refreshing repast The notice adds that on Monday evening July 10 Mrs George Dambach will entertain at her home on Fourth street.

Ellwood City Rae Chambers Second Street B. F. Goodrich Anna Baker Akron Chambers George Dambach Fourth Street

Eleventh Daufen Family Reunion Set for July Fourth

The eleventh annual Daufen reunion gathers Tuesday July 4 at Mrs Melissa Daufen's home near Riverview. The all day event starts with a noon dinner and continues through the afternoon.

Ellwood City Daufen Melissa Daufen Riverview

Senior W. B. A. Lodge to Meet in Bank Hall

Members of the Senior W. B. A. Lodge will gather on Wednesday night at 8 p m in the bank hall for the regular meeting.

Ellwood City Bank Hall

Varley Family Reunion Planned at Peace Valley Park

Varley family members will gather at Peace Valley Park in Ohio on Tuesday July 4 for their annual reunion. The event brings cousins, siblings, and relatives together to share memories and celebrate the clan’s heritage.

Ellwood City Varley Peace Valley Park Ohio

Miss Naomi Cupps Weds Earl Badger in June Ceremony

Ellwood City wedding unites Naomi Cupps and Earl Badger on the 36th anniversary of the groom’s parents. Rev J C Fulton officiated at the Plaingrove church manse. Witnesses included Ruth Badger Hester Cupps Jack Burroughs Lloyd Lewis and Harold Wilson.

Ellwood City Earl Badger James B. Badger Wurtemburg J. C. Fulton Plaingrove United Presbyterian Church Naomi Cupps Edgar Cupps Evans City Ruth Badger Hester Cupps Jack Burroughs Lloyd Lewis Harold Wilson Palton Connoquenessing Leo Badger James Badger Butler High School Badger Badger Home

Sons Of Legion Picnic At Park In Ellwood City

ELLWOOD CITY June 27 at Ewing Park the Sons of Legion of the J. Wilbur Randolph Post held their annual picnic with about fifty members and guests. Park games and a mushball match filled the hours before refreshments. Malcolm Murray directed the event aided by George Kaluger Mack Wilson and Jim McLaughlin. Names for the state camp at Indiantown Gap in July are being chosen and will be announced soon. A regular meeting is set for Monday night July 12.

Ellwood City Ewing Park Sons of Legions J. Wilbur Randolph Post Malcolm Murray George Kaluger Mack Wilson Jim McLaughlin Indiantown Gap

Aiken Reunion At Cascade Park

The annual Aiken family reunion gathered about fifty relatives and friends at Cascade Park from New Castle and Ellwood City areas. Officers chosen were President John Shoemaker, Vice President Lawrence Mershimer, Secretary Mrs. Richael, and Treasurer Harry Gardner. Next year’s gathering is planned for the last Saturday of June at Cascade Park.

Ellwood City Aiken Cascade Park New Castle John Shoemaker Lawrence Mershimer Richael Harry Gardner

Rebekah Lodge Plans July Picnic At Ewing Park

Rebekah Lodge members met in the First National Bank hall for their semi monthly gathering with good attendance. A picnic is planned for July 25 at Ewing Park grove with I C C FB Lodge members as guests. Mrs Marthella Woodfield is general chairman and a meeting in New Castle on Monday July 10 was accepted with the Rebekah Assembly president to attend.

Ellwood City Lady Rebekah Lodge First National Bank Ewing Park Grove I. C. C. FB Lodge Marthella Woodfield New Castle Rebekah Assembly

Ellwood Personal Notes From Summer Visits

Mrs Ralph Main and daughter Thalia of Birmingham Michigan visit the Reiners in Ewing Park. Miss Mildred Moon a Gary Indiana teacher arrives for summer with her mother Mrs Myrtle Moon of Hazel avenue. Mrs Herbert Thomas near Portersville has recovered from appendix operation and went home.

Ellwood Ralph Main Thalia Birmingham Mich Martin Reiner Ewing Park Mildred Moon Gary Ind Myrtle Moon Hazel Avenue Herbert Thomas Portersville

Herman Reunion in Ellwood City Area Planned

Descendants of Fred and Elizabeth Pflugh Herman will gather on July 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Young in North Sewickley township for a family reunion.

Herman Ellwood City Fred Elizabeth Pflugh Charles Young North Sewickley Township

Ellwood City Admits and Discharges Notice

Ellwood City report lists admitted Clifford Kennedy Fifth St Joseph Bowater Beechwood Boulevard. Discharged Mrs Herbert Thomas Portersville Route 2.

Ellwood City Clifford Kennedy Fifth St Joseph Bowater Beechwood Boulevard Herbert Thomas Portersville

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