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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

11

Ellwood Scouts Take Over Camp at John M. Phillips

Nearly 100 boys from Ellwood City and Lawrence county attend Camp John M. Phillips for two weeks. Of 94 scouts, 85 belong to Ellwood troops including Shelby 7 Rotary 4 Ewing Park 1 and American Legion 10. Leaders, transport donations, and safety reminders are outlined as the camp expands activities and hut roles.

ED. Raney Scout Lawrence County Ellwood City John M. Phillips Ellwood Shelby Rotary Ewing Park American Legion E. C. Slocum C. W. Carbeau Arthur Grandy E. Cheseo Rev. C. W. MacGeorge Ralph Connor Ben R. Gardner National Tube Company J. Lee Calahan

Scouts Award Scalp Ranks At Camp Commencement

The camp welcomes new Scouts including Boston who earned the Hunters Scalp for outstanding work. First Class Scouts received maroon Pathfinders scalps while Second Class or Wayseekers earned brown scalps for their ranks. Named recipients include Dominic Camenite William Fike Wayne Greer Robert Griffith Burton Mahaffey Leonard Maxwell John Stone Emerson Slocum James Ullom George Zikeli Harold Aggas Kenneth Blank John Chesko Vincent Carbeau Frank Gross Lewis Hooker John Hancher Ralph Hemmerlin Arthur Moore James McGowen Alex Naggy John Offutt Burton Rossman Arthur Smith.

Dominic Camenite William Fike Wayne Greer Robert Griffith Burton Mahaffey Leonard Maxwell John Stone Emerson Slocum James Ullom George Zikeli Harold Aggas Kenneth Blank John Chesko Vincent Carbeau Frank Gross Lewis Hooker John Hancher Ralph Hemmerlin Arthur Moore James McGowen Alex Naggy John Offutt Burton Rossman Arthur Smith

Happy Hour Class Elect Officers at Slippery Rock church

Ellwood City Pa June 29 members of the Happy Hour class of Slippery Rock Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. John M Houk Moravia for their annual officer election. Mrs Paul Elliott was elected president and vice president with Mrs Chas Wilson as secretary and Miss Ada Smiley as treasurer.

Ellwood City Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church John M. Houk Moravia Paul Elliott Chas. Wilson Sharp Johns Ada Smiley Aline Kleindenst William Deemer Lawrence Rubberman Alvie Kleindenst William Travis Lula Newton Eli Yoho Clyde Cunningham Dallas Houk

Mrs. Howard Jones Is Given Shower at Ellwood City Bride

Misses Lois and Marjorie Myers of Smiley station hosted a dinner party Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Howard Jones of Ellwood City a recent bride. Pink and white decorations styled the tables with roses. Eight covers were set and guests showered the honoree with many lovely gifts.

Ellwood City Lois and Marjorie Myers Smiley Station Howard Jones

Dr Boyd of Valley In Serious Condition

Dr George Boyd of Eleventh Street and Fifth Avenue in Beaver Falls is in a very serious condition at his home. The illness is undetermined. He and his family moved from Ellwood City, where they have many friends, to Beaver Falls where he has run his office for 23 years.

Ellwood City George Boyd Eleventh Street Fifth Avenue Beaver Falls Boyd

Mrs. Clark Returns Home From Shenango Valley Hospital

Mrs. H L Clark of the Ellwood New Castle highway was brought home from Shenango Valley hospital where she had surgical treatment. Her condition is greatly improved. Mrs W H Stirling of Lawrence Avenue drove to Fairhaven for a visit with her mother and returned to Ellwood along with Miss Marie Benford and Mrs Grace Benford, who rode as far as Brownsville.

Ellwood City H. L. Clark Ellwood New Castle Shenango Valley Hospital W. H. Stirling Lawrence Avenue Fairdhance

Sunday School Class Met at Mrs McKim Home

Members of the Isabella Thoburn Sunday school class of the First Methodist church met at the home of Mrs James McKim on Fourth street. A large percentage attended and after the business session the hostess with Mrs George Roys served a delicious lunch.

Ellwood City Isabella Thoburn First Methodist Church James McKim Fourth Street George Roys

Roses Decorate Home At Club Gathering

At a late hour refreshments were served by the hostess. Club members present were Mesdames J. W. Humphrey J. W. Boggs Rae Chambers Ford Zeigler Harry Parthmore J. G. Cobbler E B. Baker and the hostess. The club will meet with Mrs. Baker at Fourth street in two weeks.

Mesdames J. W. Humphrey J. W. Boggs Rae Chambers Ford Zeigler Harry Parthmore J. G. Cobler E B. Baker Mrs. Baker Fourth Street

Hilarious college caper sparks impromptu parade

A group of collegiates rode in a coupe with passengers seated in a baggage carrier as crowds along Lawrence avenue cheered. A lighted stage in a Ford back car ignited a spontaneous parade while two men searched Pittsburgh Circle with flashlights and a boy pulled a wagon carrying his sleeping sister amid packages.

Lawrence Avenue

Organization Attends Inter County Meeting

The annual inter county institute at Sharon Thursday and Friday will be attended by much of the local W C T U. Transportation can be provided for any number who notify Mrs. Robert Grantley at 130 R. The counties represented are Clarion Mercer Beaver Lawrence and Butler.

Ellwood City Sharon Robert Grantley Clarion Mercer Beaver Lawrence Butler

Dr. Ralston Recovers From Long Illness

Dr. J. H. Ralston of Smiley stop who had been critically ill at home for months is able to be about. Friends of Dr and Mrs Ralston are glad for the doctors recovery. Rev W L Crawford of Ellwood City will preach the preparatory service at Slippery Rock church Friday evening. Due to the service the Slippery Rock church will skip their regular prayer meeting Wednesday night.

Ellwood City J. H. Ralston Smiley Stop W. L. Crawford M. E. Church Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Slippery Rock

Monday Night Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Aiken at Home

Mrs A H Aiken of Fourth Street hosted the Monday night bridge club with out of town guest Mrs Delphis Baker of Akron Ohio. The gathering featured a sociable evening of cards and conversation among members and visitors.

Ellwood City A. H. Aiken Fourth Street Delphis Baker Akron Gar

Perkins Return From Motor Trip To Norfolk Philadelphia Wilmington

Mr and Mrs R L Perkins of Woodstreet returned home from a motor trip visiting Norfolk Va Philadelphia and Wilmington Del They were accompanied by Mrs Perkins mother and sister in law Mrs Gibbons and Mrs L S Gibbons and their daughter Madelyn of Norfolk who will visit about a month

Ellwood City R. L. Perkins Woodstreet Norfolk Philadelphia Wilmington Dela

Ellwood Hospital Notices

Admitted Monday Miss Julia Barkay of Ellwood City. Discharged Mrs. Catharine Astosky and baby Fred Gordon and Mrs. B Barney of Ellwood City.

Ellwood Hospital Ellwood City Ellwood City Hospital Julia Barkay Catharine Astosky Fred Gordon B. Barney

Miss Kate Murphy Suffered Severe Appendicitis

Miss Kate Murphy of west end Ellwood has a severe attack of appendicitis and will undergo an operation as soon as her strength permits, her friends report.

Ellwood City Kate Murphy West End Ellwood

Luther League to Host Weiner Roast at Stamms Hollow

Members of the Luther league of Trinity Lutheran church plan a weiner roast Thursday evening at Stamms Hollow near North Sewickley.

Ellwood City Luther League of the Trinity Lutheran Church Stamms Hollow North Sewickley

Ernest Friday Stricken By Serious Anemia

Three year old Ernest Friday, son of Mr and Mrs Claire Friday, is seriously ill with anemia. He and his mother are staying in New Castle at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Wehman.

Ellwood City Ernest Claire Friday New Castle Ernest Wehman

Marshall and Allison Leave for Camp Caledon

Miss Estelle Marshall and Miss Alberta Allison of Fourth Ward depart for two weeks of study and social activities at Camp Caledon in Ellwood City Pennsylvania.

Camp Ellwood City Estelle Marshall Alberta Allison Fourth Ward Camp Caledon

Bernice Wilson Girl Scouts Weekly Meeting in Ellwood City

The Bernice Wilson troop of Girl Scouts held their regular weekly gathering in Ellwood City Pa. The event focused on troop activities and community projects with members discussing upcoming roll calls and badges.

Girl Scouts Ellwood City Bernice Wilson

Zemo Heals Skin Troubles Quickly and Safely

Advertises Zemo as instant relief for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and other skin diseases. Claims cleansing soothing penetrating liquid that heals quickly and is suitable for daytime use since it does not show. Available from druggists in 60c and 1.00 sizes.

Meeting at Shelby Clubhouse Closes Summer Sessions

Members gathered at the Shelby clubhouse on Monday evening for the final meeting of the summer vacation.

Shelby

Let's Get Married at Majestic Theater with Richard Dix

A note advertises the Majestic Theater showing the film Let's Get Married starring Richard Dix tonight with ads.

Ellwood City Majestic Theater Richard Dix Ady

Ellwood City Guests and Travels Reported

Local residents and their relatives were noted traveling and visiting across several states. Names include W C Chancellor and H E Passmore on a Cleveland trip representing National Tube, Miss Marie Christley heading to Denver University, and multiple residents visiting Den ver, California, Buffalo, East Liverpool, Bessemer, and other cities.

Marie Christley Wayne Avenue Denver Colo Denver University Myrtle McDeavitt Dorothy Buquo Sharon C. V. Hall Ethel Farrell Fountain Avenue New Castle Helen Unger Fourth Street California San Bernardino Calif Unger Mildred Nicholls Theodore Rodgers Ellwood City George B. Cavert Fifth Street Buffalo N. Y C. EB. Zeigler Spring Avenue Victor Rider Haig Street Wampum Eckert Joseph Crescent Avenue Emma Ethel McLaughlin Wood Street East Liverpool Harold Parker Bessemer Betty Harvey Frank Huffman

Boxers’ Superstitions Highlight Prefight Rituals

European lightweight champion Harry Mason is noted for his ritual of draping a Jewish prayer shawl over the corner post and kissing it before entering the ring, illustrating the common superstition among fighters.

Harry Mason

Prisoner Forced to Go Without Food Under Investigation

Federal prisoner Charles Sloan, 54, alleges he was kept without nourishment for 30 hours at a Pittsburgh police station before a friend delivered a sandwich. Prohibition agents say police must have supplied food with possible government reimbursement, while police deny any such understanding. Federal authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.

International News Service Pittsburgh Charles Sloan Prohibition Sloan

Brothers Knife Fight Ends in Brother's Death

In Boston a knife fight between two brothers over money left one dead. Oscar F. Magnuson, 23, a student, died in hospital after police allege he stabbed his younger brother Ernest Magnuson, 16, in the chest during a confrontation in their shared room.

International News Service Boston Oscar F. Magnuson Ernest

Mystery Follows Stabbing Incident at Abandoned Fair

Lodger Frank Follman awakened by screams, finding two youths wounded in an apparent stabbing at an af fair. He reported hearing a woman's cries as the incident unfolded, leaving investigators to determine motive and suspects.

Frank Follman

Community Chest Payments Due By July 1

Regular payments to the New Castle Community Chest are due by July 1 per pledge terms. Contributors should pay in person at Safe Deposit and Trust Company Bank on North Mercer Street or mail to headquarters.

New Castle

Painless Dentist Prompted by Patient's Speech

A colored woman with a severe toothache visited the office of a so called Painless Dentist. As he began work she declared that he may be painless but she is not, highlighting a sharp racial remark during the procedure.

First Americans Chew Parched Corn to Preserve Teeth

The passage notes that early Americans kept their teeth strong by chewing parched corn instead of gum, suggesting a natural dental care practice.

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Ellwood Scouts Camp Phillips F. L. Rentz Mike Hasbach Hut Cubs Robert Dambach C. A. Poister John Offutt Jr C. A. Martin Samuel Neff C .A. Martin Bill Goehring Volant Joe Pearson John Boston Bell 60 Penn Theatre Building East Washington Street Cripps Hardware CO Happy Hour Marvin Electric Co Mercer Street TRY Washington St Mrs. Howard Jones Dr. Boyd Valley Harry L. Clark Bill Diduc Inter County Meeting Dr. Ralston Dr. F. C. Ferrante Opt Safe Deposit & Trust N. Mercerag E. L. Young Angi Bill Braatz Croton Avenue Goodyear Tiare H. Green David Liverman Pronl NEW Castles Miss Murphy Ili Weiner Zemo Ellwood City Personals W. C H. E. Passmore Cleveland, C Joseph Shuler Steubenville Chest Reynolds Thorn Sum Mers Label O. K
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