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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
2
Nomination papers move forward for judge with S P Emery first to circulate petitions. Three candidates likely, James A Chambers and Porter expected to file soon. Each petition requires 200 names and electors sign only one. Candidates plan extensive county drives before the primary.
One of the county’s oldest landmarks, the Eastbrook flour mill on Neshannock Creek at Eastbrook, has been razed to the foundation. The dam supplying power was also torn down. The mill had not operated for years but stood until recent razing began and no outline remains.
Several ladies who represented the Third U P church at the Women’s Missionary convention at Beaver last Thursday have returned home after a few days with friends there. Attending were Mrs A M McConahy Shenango township Mrs William McKnight Mrs Milton Book and Mrs Harry Thornberg.
The first annual banquet of the Mahoning Valley Baking Company employees was held Saturday night in the bakery building. A profit sharing plan was proposed, a permanent organization formed, and monthly meetings set. The menu featured fruit cocktails, shrimp sandwiches, roast beef, ice cream, and cigars among other items. Attendees included company heads, department leaders, and numerous employees.
The Y M C A boys in camp at Volant had a quiet helpful day with a Sabbath influence. Forty boys stayed in the camp located on the dam above Volant in a scenic western Pennsylvania valley. An 11 30 religious service featured readings of the Beatitudes and Ten Commandments with J S Muffley and George Carhart speaking briefly. A bountiful 1 PM dinner followed under the trees and visitors were welcomed.
The Bethany English Lutheran church and Sunday school held their annual picnic at the park on Saturday. Picnickers arrived in the morning and afternoon, participating in races and athletic events. A basket lunch was served at noon, with many staying for the evening meal.
City officials back a local Independence Day festival with bicycle races hill climbs river tub races and a fire company water battle. A meeting June 29 at 8 pm in the Central fire station will finalize plans and prize funding. The celebration shifts to Monday July 5 with committees to be formed and events arranged.
Dr Temple plans a public announcement in Volant and vicinity signaling a run on the Republican ticket. Support from old line Republicans and Progressive critics alike may consolidate behind him, aiming to heal party rifts as Lawrence county eyes a replacement for the late Congressman elect William M Brown.
John Snyder of 634 South Bay street is taken to the hospital for treatment. Mrs. Herbold of Linesville has recovered from illness and returned home. George Donaldson of Wilmington avenue has been discharged to his home after recovery. Mrs. Rose Pagley of Canyon street is treated at the hospital. Mike Dominick of Mahoningtown and Antonio Macarello of Liberty street have recovered and gone home. Mrs. Fannie White and baby of 408% Whippo street left the hospital for home.
Melker Carlson of the Seventh ward was taken to the municipal hospital Saturday with a serious blood poisoning likely from handling creosote treated ties for a Pennsylvania company. His condition is reported very serious.
New Castle Italian reserves of the Italian army are ordered to return to Italy and join the field against Austria by the end of August. The 85 reserves, some local, will depart in a few days. Carmel Banfield and his brother Patsi are among those affected. others have already returned or await orders. Deserter penalties loom for those who disobey.
Pasteurized milk is heated to destroy harmful bacteria and then rapidly cooled. Heating to 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or boiling if no thermometer is available, is advised to ensure safety. Pasteurization is a public health safeguard and should be done with clean handling and proper storage.
Beaver Falls leader Mr. Walker heads the Py matuning Water Supply association delegates from Beaver and Shenango valleys meet in New Castle at the Lawrence club. Local members Fred L. Rentz and John S. Oursler attend the session to discuss Governor Brumbaughs veto of the Pymatuning dam appropriation and future procedures.
About 1500 people toured the Purity Ice Cream plant Saturday evening for its formal opening. The site showcased every ice cream making step and offered refreshments. Police officers joined in the celebration at 7 o'clock and sampled the ice cream.
A terse verse inquiry questions why a poet should praise spring and nature while accusing the weather of being infernal and dishonest, echoing tension between seasonal beauty and reality.
A professor notes a man may safely marry if he earns 18 a week and saves 500, a philosophy reflecting practical finance. Other brief items include Mr and Mrs James Cooper hosting relatives in Masury and Long Avenue visits, Miss Pearl Morrow returning from Rochester, and Benjamin Hartland’s Buffalo employment.
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