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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1917

Page

11

New Castle Italian boys guard border at Rio Grande

From FT Bliss Texas on June 26 Special correspondent Vitus Conti reports New Castle Italian cavalrymen attached to Troops B C and L are on border patrol duties along the Rio Grande for about a month guarding the International boundary bridge. They cook their own meals sleep in dog tents and are away from camp. The unit hopes to be relieved mid July. Privates listed include Masterangilo Mencone Morgan Spinelli Allen Martello Meanico Dermi Bennetti and Long.

Vitus Conti FT. Bliss Tex New Castle Rio Grande Ft. Dills Rilo Grande Border Patrol Masterangilo Mencone Morgan Spinelli Allen Martello Meanico Dermi Bennetti Long

Soldier's farewell song of love and victory

A brief verse portrays a speaker telling a beloved girl not to cry as he marches away to war. He promises to return after victory, bidding farewell with hopeful, nostalgic tones. The lyric evokes themes of separation, duty, and anticipated reunion.

Patriotic Service At Central Presbyterian Sunday School

A patriotic Sunday observance at Central Presbyterian Church features a special program led by General Superintendent A. B. Street. It includes hymns, prayers, flag salutes, pledges, a presidential message, and roll call of enlisted boys and veterans with a closing performance of America.

Central Presbyterian Sunday School A. B. Street General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Misa Munnell Republe The United States Repub Lic Russell Melvin Edward Keelan Tlenry Wilson Joseph Wadsworth Ray Evans Paul MecBride Percy McBride Asa Hess Albert Klingensmith Paul Earl Ralph Rudesill

Young People Complete Course in State Sunday School

Next Sunday evening a class of 18 young men and women will receive the international diploma for completing the seal course of the State Sunday School association. The two year postgraduate program follows seventeen years in the beginners department. Miss Mae Mughes led the class. attendees include Elizabeth Attenborough Lena Smith Miriam Long Blanche Frederick Mina Matthews Violet Stevens Marie Redmond Margaret Moore Margaret Flaherty Sue Kramer Messia J C Burnside Guy Cover Archibald Wilson J Fred Sheppard William Bigley Harold Hoye Joseph M George Paul J Rowland. Dr Williams will preach on What is that In thine hand and Supt J K Heess will outline and award the diplomas.

State Sunday School Association Sae Mughes Elizabbeth Attenborough Lena Smith Miriam Eugenia Long Blanche Frederick Mina Matthews Violet Stevens Marie Redmond Margaret Moore Margaret Flaherty Sue Kramer Messia J. C. Burnside Guy Cover Archibald Wilson J. Fred Sheppard William Bigley Harold Hoye Joseph M. George Paul J. Rowland Dr. Williams Supt. J. Kheess

Prohibition era vodka distilling reported in Youngstown area

Edenburg Mrs W F McCullough and Mrs E F Ashton spent Wednesday at Idora park in Youngstown. Several other local families including Mrs James Coates and daughter Alice, Mrs Irvin Hofmeister and families visited, with multiple gatherings noted. Russians are quietly distilling vodka in defiance of prohibition.

W. F. McCullough E. F. Ashton Idora Park Youngstown James Coates Alice Irvin Hofmeister Thomas McGraw Walter Johnson William Lowellville Carl Mitcheltree Frank Hofmeister Todd Hofmeister David Gilmore Mahoningtown James Robinson Charles Brownlee Karl Struthers Blaine McCullough

Dethronement Sermon Promises Political Sermon

In New Castle the Rev. I Th McAllister vows to preach a patriotic sermon Sunday night denouncing alcohol and urging political reform. He promises a knock-out punch against John Barleycorn and argues the Divine right of kings will be challenged by class consciousness and national purity.

John Barleycorn First Baptist Church I. Th. McAllister Congress John Barlescorn Middle West Jesus Christ McAllister New Castle

Cornerstone Laying Program For Italian Methodist Mission

The cornerstone laying ceremony for the Italian Methodist Episcopal mission is set for Sunday at 3 pm at South Mill and Phillips streets in New Castle. Rev M B Williams Hon George T Weingartner and Rev David Acquaron will speak. Music by Grace M E Grace Mahoning M E Italian mission Epworth M E choirs and R G Gaspare’s Italian orchestra. The church is rising quickly and aims for timely completion.

Italian Methodist Episcopal Mission South Mill Street Phillips Street New Castle M. B. Williams First Methodist Church George T. Weingartner David Acquaron Italian Mission Church Mate Grace M. E. Church Mahoning M. E Halian Mission Epworth M. E R. G. Gaspare

No Action Yet On Seventh Ward Truck

The city and White Auto company dispute the fire engine sent for the Seventh ward department. The stock has not been accepted by the city and remains on site for weeks. Company representatives met with council but no decision was made. The next meeting may decide to obtain another machine or compel compliance with the test.

White Auto Company Seventh Ward Thas

New Jersey farmers report volunteer farmers unsuccessful

New Jersey reports volunteer farmers unable to recruit sufficient labor for harvest. Local agricultural groups cite shortages and rising demand for seasonal workers as farmers struggle to cover field tasks and meet deadlines.

New Jersey

Brain Works Best At Night

Albert Cim argues in La Revue that the brain performs best at night because of less disturbance, quiet, and absence of noise. He cites George Sand and Balzac as night workers, and mentions painters like Guodet, noting artists often kept to nocturnal hours for work.

Albert Cim la Revue Ile George Sand M. Little Balzac M. Cim Guodet

Wet Weather Delays Farm Work and Weeds Overrun Fields

Recent rains stall corn and potato fields as weeds gain mastery. Farmers fear large aid requests as ground remains too wet to work. Delays push corn, wheat, and hay harvests later than usual with Fourth of July wheat cuttings unlikely. Buckwheat sowing bands rush to plant next week amid a record workload and pressure on farmers.

Old Hindu Legend Teaches Shared Sorrow Through Mustard Seed

A mother grieving for her dead child seeks help from priests and sages but learns a universal truth. An old legend says only a mustard seed from a house with no death can restore her child, revealing that sorrow is shared by all humanity.

Jezend

Replevin Suits Filed by Williams Co Involving Furniture

Homer William conpans filed replevin actions against Mrs. Yo Ut Kennedy and Mrs. Joseph Gangster over furniture sold under contracts.

Williams CO Tor Homer William Conpans Yo Ut Kennedy Joseph

Fight Gurls Recovered Fight Gurls Recovered FOUR ARRESTS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS

Eight missing New York girls have been found and returned to their parents within 24 hours. Four men are in custody. The cases involve departures under promises of marriage after encounters with a chauffeur and at least one 18 year old found with her abductor after a multi day search.

International News Service New York Ruth Cruger Albredo Cocchi Margaret Pirctta Margaret Emanuel Klein

Crowded Japan Raises Emigration and Population Debate

The article compares population densities and growth between Japan and the United States, noting Japan's higher density, growing population, and limited emigration options. It discusses potential postwar solutions and Pan-American attitudes toward Asiatic immigration, highlighting restrictive policies and colonial outlets.

All War Regiments To Have Numbers

War department plans uniform numbering for all army regiments to simplify records. Regular units keep current ranks while National Guard regiments are renumbered after the regulars. Draft units will receive numbers continuing from the Guard sequence, with optional state identifiers in parentheses for local use.

Washington Regulars National Guard National Army War Department First Infantry Fiest

Held For Court On Liquor Charge In Hillsville

Patsy Fort and Wallace Carnahan of Hillsville were held for court and Rocco Fort discharged after a hearing before Alderman Mantz on a local liquor selling charge brought by County Detective Leslie. Defendants were represented by Thomas W. Dickey and Tr. FE. Martin, Commonwealth by S. J. Clark.

Patsy Fort Wallace Carnahan Hillsville Rocco Fort Mantz Leslie Thomas W. Dickey Tr. FE. Martin Commonwealth S. J. Clark

Frog Hunting Parties Organized for July First

Frog hunting parties are being organized for July 1 when the new law takes effect. No artificial light can be used in capturing the croakers under the new rules.

Tuberculosis Declining But Poverty Hinders Elimination

Dr. Cleaveland Floyd of Harvard Medical School says tuberculosis may be eradicated in a decade if past rates continue. He cites poverty and poor hygienic surroundings as barriers, noting most harbor germs yet resist illness with healthy living and nature’s protection. Outdoor play reduces spread from impure milk to children, while crowded workplaces and insanitary offices enable outbreaks.

Cleaveland Floyd Harvard Medical School Floyd

Policewomen Rise in Britain Across Police Forces

War has drawn women into policing in England with eight or nine cities staffing policewomen as part of regular forces. They are in demand in munition plants where they serve as detectives, chaperones, welfare workers, and watchmen, though their core role remains preventive and protective.

England Atul

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