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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
29
Ellwood City residents face bone-dry legislation as the Lawrence avenue and Sixth street pump, out of commission for weeks, is urged to be repaired. The public water source is seen as essential in the business district during hot summer days and a quick, low-cost fix is hoped for.
All welcome at First Presbyterian Church Ellwood City with Patriotic Sunday observed in morning services. Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper at 10:30 a.m. General assembly message to the congregation. Young People service at 7 p.m. Solomon study at 7:45.
Ellwood City June 30 Elmer Ault a young man arrested on charges of having stolen many articles from the Baltimore and Ohio railroad yesterday was bound over to court by Squire R E Butler at the close of the hearing The charge was preferred against Ault by John T Hodges head of the B and O police in this district.
Christian church notes a morning service from 9 30 to 9 45 with Bible school at 9 45 led by minister C L Messenger and a 10 45 patriotic preaching service The evening concert begins a monthly choir led program with preludes hymns anthems solos and congregational singing ending with benediction and offerings
Ellwood City reports that Rev. A. H. M. Zahniser will preach at the Free Methodist church on Sunday morning. The sermon will stress honesty in business and thrift for consumers with emphasis on foodstuffs. The church tradition denounces waste and extravagance.
City Clerk Ernest Moyer designs and prepares to mail the new compact garbage bill cards for the first time under the municipal collection system. The program is moving satisfactorily and the cards reflect a model of arrangement.
Trinity Lutherary church corner of Spring avenue and Fifth street hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon When the Blind Led the Blind Luther league at 6 45 p m no evening service.
Ellwood City reports a large Eagles gathering at Kennywood park in Pittsburg for a major seasonal event. A record crowd attends as Frank Fitzgerald, recently injured in an automobile accident, is able to attend the outing.
Jack Bleakney of Troop F New Castle escaped serious harm after a collision on Eighth Street with a car driven by a young man named Miller. Bleakney leaped as the auto veered and, after a headfirst windshield contact, landed atop the vehicle and then on the ground with only a minor ear cut, witnesses calling it a miracle.
Elmer Douds son of Squire S Y Douds is listed as a special deputy who helped arrest thirty five men in Belvidere Illinois on June 5 after they refused to register. The incident caused a small riot, according to the Rockford Morning Star.
Immanuel Reformed Church Crescent avenue Ellwood City held worship and holy communion at 11 am with a 7 45 pm patriotic evening service. The choir performed patriotic selections and Rev James B Musser led. Last night two baptisms and nine confirmands, six girls and three boys, were received before a large congregation.
United Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City hosts Patriotic Day with a flag sermon at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. James A. Cosby and a second sermon at 7:45 p.m. on The True Glory of a Nation. A new flag will be raised after the morning service, with a large chorus choir at both services. Bible school at 9:45 a.m. and other activities follow. all are invited.
Teresa Conti, nine months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Conti of Little Italy, died Friday morning at 10. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday morning with interment at Locust Grove cemetery.
Ellwood City July 1 schedule due to heat. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Combined service at 10 45 a m with subject How the Sunday School May Help Our Government. Union service of Junior and Senior C FE societies at 6 p m led by Mrs Julia Buquo. Preaching at 7 45 p m The Making of a Great Nation may be held on the church lawn.
Assistant Dauphin County District Attorney Fox visited Ellwood City on Thursday evening to obtain a deposition from Mrs. Christley, mother of J. O. Christley of Dauphin County, who faces trial there. Notary M. J. Kraus witnessed the deposition.
Ellwood City on June 30 reports R A Young the local automobile dealer will place a thousand gallon gasoline tank with his new garage at the corner of Sixth Street and Crescent Avenue. It will be the largest tank in the city.
Earl Graham formerly with the Ellwood City garage has joined R A Young on Sixth Street as a skilled mechanic to handle repair work at the Young establishment. Harry Turner also started work this week at J F Hall barber shop in Ellwood City, taking up duties there.
Joseph D. Simon visited Beaver Falls on Thursday while Harry Kent from Chicago stayed at the City hotel. Numerous residents and visitors including Tillman Snedden in Youngstown and R. A. Young in New Castle were seen in the area Friday.
Ellwood City appeal urges women to volunteer for surgical dressings and other Red Cross tasks to support wounded soldiers at the front. Workrooms open Thursday and Friday and Tuesday afternoons. contributions of money, materials, and comfort bags are welcomed to bolster efforts at Oakmont training camp and for local boys.
Ellwood City residents are invited to Free Methodist Church at Fourth Street and Glen Avenue for a day of worship and study led by Rev. A. H. M. Zahniser. Schedule includes Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., general class at 11 a.m., a 7:15 p.m. outdoor or praise service with evening preaching, plus weekday class meeting, prayer meetings, and Bible study through the week.
A Kansas City Star aphorism urges living in a way that would have former sweethearts tell their husbands about the man they could have married, offering a sharp social warning.
Washington June 30 Retail butchers grocers and dry goods and department store proprietors nationwide were urged by the Council of National Defense commercial board to release men for war service and curb deliveries The board said one delivery per route daily could free at least 100 000 workers and save millions of dollars in delivery costs
Advice stresses patience for potato growth and warns against rushing to seek help to see if eyes are open. Quotation reflects casual editorial tone and humorous proverb style. Includes the idea of waiting for crops to mature before seeking unnecessary expertise.
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