Preparations Underway for 1954 Ringling Circus Arrival
Final preparations are being made in New Castle for the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus arrival at dawn tomorrow. Twenty-Four Hour Men coordinate the circus lot layout and logistics for more than 1,000 circus workers and hundreds of animals, including nine elephant herds. Supplies including fuel oil meat vegetables bread milk eggs and fruit have been delivered locally where possible with some long runs. Ticket sales for reserved and unreserved seats are open at Rand's Rexall 133 East Washington Street.
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Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey Circus
New Castle
West
Washington Street
Rand
Rexall
East
Circus to unload at Mahoning Avenue
Bailey will unload at 6 am Wednesday at the PRR Mahoning Avenue according to Mark Must of the Circus Fans of America. He conferred with circus advance agents yesterday and it was found that moving from Mahoning Avenue to the Union Township grounds could be more advantageous than from the west side.
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Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey
PRR
Mahoning Avenue
Mark Must
Circus Fans of America
Circus
Union Township
West Side
R.R
McBride Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled for Thursday
Harry L. McBride Auxiliary to Post 522 will meet Thursday evening July 1 in the post home on West Grant Street. Senior vice president Mrs. Margaret Fletcher will be in charge. Drive Slew-Children Move Fast.
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Harry L. McBride
Post
West Grant Street
Margaret Fletcher
New Wilmington School Board Elects Teachers
The New Wilmington Joint School Board named Patricia Jones to teach first grade at $2,400. Also hired as substitutes were Mary Barbour for kindergarten at $3,000 and Grace Hartwell at $2,800. Isabel Reed Sechler received a $200 raise to $3,400 for two years of Poland teaching experience. Ann Ewart will teach second grade. May Pratt will lead a large class.
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Wilmington
Patricia Jones
Waugh Avenue
New Wilmington
Beulah Campbell
Grace Hartwell
South Market Street
Neshannock Church
Hartwell
Westminster College
Iowa
Isabel Reed Sechler
Poland
Miss Jones
Ann Ewart
May Pratt
Food drives the nation in service and goods
In the United States the food service sector dominates spending, outpacing other merchandise. It ranks fourth among retail industries, surpassing automotive and petroleum in overall size and economic impact.
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Cleveland
United States
Treasury Secretary Cannot Own U.S. Bonds
Report notes that the U S treasury chief is restricted from owning government bonds under policy or law. The rule aims to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure independence in official financial matters. Further details on scope and enforcement were explored in committee hearings.
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Washington
U S. Secretary of the Treasury
Community church groups schedule July events in New Castle
The Senior choir of Second Baptist church meets Thursday evening with Mrs Elizabeth Thomas. A talent program at St John United Holy church is set for Tuesday at 745 pm sponsored by the Pastors Aid group with Raymond Gibson of Cleveland performing. YWCA Mahoning avenue unit meets July 1 at 8 pm at Mrs Queenie Hod 224 Mahoning avenue. C S C club hosts baby contest farewell tonight at Mrs Isreal Gaither home. Rising Star club hosts tonight at Elm Street YWCA social rooms with Mrs Rachel Bazley hostess. Mrs Elsie Anderson previously hosted at YWCA.
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Second Baptist Church
Elizabeth Thomas
St. John United Holy Church
Pastor's Aid Group
Raymond Gibson
Cleveland, O
Young Women's Christian Council
Mahoning Avenue
Queenie Hood
Rachel Bazley
Rising Star Club
Wight
Elm Street
Y.wica
Elsie Anderson
Y.W.C.A
Louise Watson
Anderson
Slippery Rock Church Picnic Brings 100 At Ellwood City
Slippery Rock Presbyterian church near Ellwood City held its annual Sunday school picnic Saturday afternoon with over one hundred attendees. Mrs Paul Moon led as general chairman with committees covering decorations games sports and refreshments etc. Awards went to multiple children in nursery beginners and primary groups.
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Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
Ellwood City
Paul Moon
Dean McDonald
Philip Cole
Ora Travis
Chester Brown
Lawrence Markle
William Boyer
Russell Glasser
George Glasser
George Wilson
Gladys Walker
Norma Chesko
Peggy Hogue
Emily Glenn
Susan Houk
Noreen Brown
Gordon Cole
Barbara Mann
Wayne Cole
Judy Smith
Larry Brown
Danny Cole
Garry Houk
Sandy Markle
Eloise Wehman
Dave Cole
Frances Houk
Catherine Gus
Minnie Wehman
Scott Township 4-H Continues Cooking Project
Scott Township 4-H members work on the cooking project during a meeting at the Scott township fire hall. The next gathering is planned for July 9 at 9 30 am in the same fire hall.
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Scott Township
Wampum Rotary installs new officers at year start
At the Monday dinner at the Presbyterian church the Wampum Rotary club transitioned from old to new leadership for 1953 54 Arden Krebs was named president with Tom Houk as vice president George Cook secretary Harold Marshall treasurer and Kenneth Freed sergeant at arms The retiring slate included Butler Hennen Milt Flynt Roy McKim and Charles Aiken President Hennon opened the meeting and Rev Blasdell gave the invocation Flynt reported the year’s activities including serving 1128 meals.
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Wampum Rotary Club
Presbyterian Church
Arden Krebs
Tom Houk
George Cook
Harold Marshall
Kenneth Freed
Sergeant Atheabins
Butler Hennen
Milt Flynt
Roy McKim
Charles Aiken
Hennon
D. J Blasdell
Mik’ Flynt
Wampum Club Records Year of Community Efforts and Leadership Change
The year featured 108 visitors and five attendance perfects. Harold J. Marshall led the team, with Charles L. Repman coordinating. The teenage committee joined activities, dances ran through winter, a Christmas lighting contest was held, and three food baskets were sent to families. 18 flower bouquets were given, $25 donations were made to Community Chest and March of Dimes, $5 to each Boy Scout, and $20 to Rotary Foundation.Lire
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Harold J. Marshall
Charles L. Repman
Harold W. Marshall
Wampum
Community Chest
March of Dimes
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Magazine
East Brook Pack No 44 Hosts Family Picnic
East Brook Cub Pack No 44 will hold a picnic for the cubs and their families Wednesday evening at 6 30 at Cascade Park. Vernie Zeigler is the cubmaster announcing the event. Families should bring food and table service to Table No 4.
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East Brook
Cascade Park
Vernie Zeigler
Laurel Playground Doll Show Contest at Laurel Park
Laurel Playground will hold a doll show contest Thursday at 2 p m with prizes for the cutest, most beautiful and most unusual doll. Marlene Johnston instructor says pictures will be taken of the winners.
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Laurel Playground
Marlene Johnston
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Dial
Julian Goldman
Washington St
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E. Long Ave
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SWIFT
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Ecomomy Shoe Shop
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Louis Jordan
Technicolor
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East Washington ST
N. Mercer ST. Lot
Penn Theatre
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