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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
15
Ellwood City faces the issue of national dry legislation as the town pump at Lawrence avenue and Sixth street remains out of commission. Citizens urge repair so the public can access cool water in the heat, arguing the pump is a community necessity and can be restored quickly at little cost.
Ellwood City June 30 First Christian church details a morning service with Bible school and patriotic sermon on The Need of Conservation. Evening program features a monthly song service with choir performances and solos including One Sweaty Solemn Thought and Dream of Paradise.
All welcome as First Presbyterian Church led by W Frank Reber observes Patriotic Sunday across morning services. Bible school at 9 30 am sacraments at 10 30 am special assembly message to the congregation Young People service at 7 pm and 7 45 pm study of Solomon. A hearty welcome awaits you.
Ellwood City June 30 Elmer Ault the young man arrested for alleged thefts from the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was bound over to court by Squire R F Buller after the hearing John T Hodges head of the B and O police in this district filed the charge against Ault.
In Ellwood City on June 30 the Free Methodist pastor Rev. A. H. M. Zahnisar will preach on honesty in business and consumer economy with emphasis on foodstuffs. The church warns against waste and extravagance as a core message shared across Free Methodist pulpits.
City Clerk Ernest Moyer prepares to mail the first municipal garbage bill cards since the new collection system began. The compactly designed cards by Moyer are ready as the collection program moves forward satisfactorily.
Trinity Lutherary church at Spring avenue and Fifth street in Ellwood City holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 7 30 p m with sermon When the Blind Led the Blind There will be no evening service. Lather League gathers at 6 45 p m. Rev I Beisecker pastor.
Ellwood City residents among Eagles at Whennywood park picnic in Pittsburg. It is a major season event with a record crowd in attendance. Frank Fitzgerald, recently injured in an auto accident, is able to be out and about.
Ellwood City June report says Troop F member Jack Bleakney dodged a wreck on Eighth Street when an auto driven by a young Miller veered and struck him. Bleakney leaped as the car neared, went headfirst through the windshield, landed on the hood, then on the ground with only a minor ear cut. Witnesses call it a miracle he escaped serious harm.
Elmer Douds son of Squire S Douds is noted as one of the special deputies who helped arrest 35 men at Belvidere Illinois on June 5 for refusing to register. The incident caused a small riot, per a Rockford Morning Star report received locally.
Immanuel Reformed church Crescent Avenue Ellwood City June 20 Rev James B Musser pastor Sunday school at 10 morning worship and holy communion at 11 evening service at 7 45 patriotic in character choir will sing several patriotic selections All welcome Last evening services preparatory to communion were held Rev Charles Bell preached three tables were baptized and a class of nine six girls and three boys were confirmed A large congregation attended
United Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City observes Patriotic Day with a flag sermon for youth at 11 a.m. by Rev. James A. Cosby, a new flag placed after service, and an evening sermon at 7 45 p.m. on The True Glory of a Nation. choir sings at both services. Bible school at 9 45 a.m. and youth society events.
Teresa Conti nine month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Conti of Little Italy died yesterday morning at 10. Funeral services will be Sunday morning and interment will be Locust Grove cemetery in Flwoon City.
Ellwood City notices July 1 schedule shows Sunday school at 9:45, combined service at 10:45 on the church and Sunday school, with topic How the Sunday School May help Our Government. A union service at 6 p.m. led by Mrs Julia Bugro, and a 7:43 p.m. sermon The Making of a Great Nation, possibly on the church lawn.
The article appeals to women to support the war through home front service and sewing and selling for Red Cross drives. It reminds readers to remember sons brothers or husbands who may be called to war and encourages participation in relief activities to boost morale and resources.
Ellwood City calls on women to volunteer for surgical dressings and other Red Cross work to support wounded servicemen. The appeal urges immediate action, notes growing but insufficient participation, and outlines open hours and donation needs while highlighting local leaders and new staff.
Assistant District Attorney Fox of Dauphin county was in Ellwood City on Thursday evening to obtain the deposition of Mrs. Christley, the mother of J. O. Christley of Dauphin county, who is about to be tried there. Attorney M. J. Kraus acted as notary.
Ellwood City June 30. R A Young, the principal automobile dealer, is preparing to install a thousand gallon gasoline tank in connection with his new garage at the corner of Sixth Street and Crescent Avenue. It will be the largest tank in the city.
Ellwood City June 30 Harry Turner has accepted a position at the barber shop of J F All he assumed his duties there this week Ellwood City personals Joseph P D Simon was in Beaver Falls Thursday Mary Kent of Chicago is stopping at the City hotel Tillman Snedden was a Youngstown visitor Friday R A Young was a business visitor in New Castle Friday Moris Solomon had business in Beaver Falls Thursday Max Ewing of Koppel was an Ellwood City visitor Friday Jack Simons was a Beaver Falls visitor Thursday evening W T Casey and Joseph Cleary were Pittsburgh visitors Thursday Mrs R E Butler of Crescent Avenue was a Pittsburgh visitor Friday Mrs J M Infield of Franklin Avenue has returned from a visit in Erie John Sandro has been admitted to the city hospital for medical treatment Dr John Poster of New Castle was a professional visitor in the city yesterday Pete Kramer a surgical patient at the city hospital was able to return home yesterday Miss Ross Engle of Beaver has concluded a visit with Miss Elizabeth L E Sloan of Lawrence Avenue Miss Helen Davis of New Castle is the weekend guest of Miss Hattie Camperman of Wayne Avenue Miss Verne Osborne and Alfred Baker were in New Castle Thursday evening and attended the dance at Cascade Park Messrs Clare Keith Theodore Markwort Harold Zeigler and Rodney Dean motored to Beaver Falls Thursday evening Mrs E G Powell of Sharon and Mrs G E W of Youngstown spent Friday with Mrs A S Powell of Crescent Avenue
Ellwood City June 30 Free Methodist church at Fourth street and Glen avenue announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m class at 11 a m outdoor or indoor service at 7 15 p m with evening preaching at 8 o clock public invited Tuesday class meeting at 6 45 p m Thursday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m Bible study Friday at 7 45 p m meetings described as earnest enthusiastic centered on spiritual freedom and religious experience.
Washington dispatch reports the Council of National Defense urging retail butchers grocers and department stores to release men for war service and curb deliveries to save costs. The plan recommends one delivery per route to free at least 100000 workers for government service and cut millions in expenses.
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