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NEW CASTLE, NEWS, MONDAY, JULY 25, 1949 King Chapel Church Has Varied Program Observe 145th Anniversary Of Homecoming On Sunday House To Vote On Banishing Poll Taxes In South Lawrence County At Comervation Camp Perfect weather was in store for members of King's Chapel Methodist church Sunday, when the 145th anniversary of the homecoming was observed with a fine attendance at each of the services. Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke, of Pittsburgh, conducted a Communion service in the morning at 11.00 o'clock, when he gave an appropriate message. Bishop WicK is the fourth bishop of the Methodist church to speak at Chapel. Rev.

Margaret Wallace, assistant pastor of Smithfield Street Methodist church, Pittsburgh, dedicated a Communion table, presented by descendants of Anne and William Richards. Rev, Wallace is oi the seventh generation of that family. Vespers In Afternoon W. Stanley McArdle, organist of Foxburg, offered a recital at 3 followed by vespers at 4 when Dr. A.

P. Weaver, of Grace Methodist church. Grove City, spoke on Letters were read from former members of the church and also one from Miss Ella Porter, ot Flint, oldest living member of the congregation. An original clipping from a "New Castle of 1903, when the 100th anniversary was completed was also read. Mrs.

A. T. Eckles spoke on "Memories of the Samuel Reese spoke on the present church, while Homer Matthews told of what may be accomplished by King Chapel in the future. Gives Chalk Talk Rev. Thomas Russell, of Unity Presbyterian church.

West Middlesex, a chalk talk artist illustrated and told the story of the hymn, Ninety and This is a traditional hymn at King's Chapel, as it was written by Ira D. Sankey after he was converted at that church many years ago. Rev. Merle Weaver, pastor of the church, also led the singspiration at 8 o'clock in the evevning. Solos were offered by David Lewis, leader of the ohoir cf the Central Christian church.

Flowers, given in memory of deceased members, decorated the auditorium. Mrs. Helen Dygert was general chairman of arrangements. Picnics were features al 12:30 and also at 5:30 Fourteen Alleged Members Of Gang Of Bandits Held PITTSBURGH, July alleged bandits who lived high and easy on the loot from more 60 robberies today face identification from their victims in Pittsburgh. The group, all alleged members of a hold-up gang which specialized in robbing gambling houses, outdoor games and stores coupled with a kidnappings, was rounded up last week alter one of their members confessed to Allegheny county detectives.

One Pittsburgher, suspected of complicity, is being held in Los Angeles. A woman suspect is being questioned further in Pittsburgh. Police said Malcom Epstein. 38, became angry when his friends failed to get him an attorney and "put the on bhe mob. Epstein was being held on a morals cnarge.

Chief of County Detectives Charles Jonhston has promised gamblers they need not fear prosecution if they appear and identify the mobsters. He said he is interested in the robberies, not the gambling. Victims of robberies in Ohio, West Virginia and the Pittsburgh District are expected. Drive Move Fast. WASHINGTON, July House will vote today for the fifth time in eight years on a proposal to ban poll taxes in seven southern states.

The action will be largely a gesture, for the Senate has always filibustered such legislation to death. There is nothing to indicate that southern senators have had a change of heart. The anti-poll tax bill is the first civil rights legislation to be acted upon by either house in almost seven months of continuous ses sion. No attempt is expected to be made by Senate leaders to call up the House bill before adjournment unless administration chieftains decide to make a last-minute gesture. Former Telephone Man Passes Away Local friends were apprised of the death of Bert Vance, of McKeesport.

who was formerly located here with the Bell Telephone company in the stores department, which occurred at his home in McKeesport Saturday afternoon. Mr. Vance was district storekeeper for the telephone company at McKeesport. A veteran of World War he was born and raised in Butler and left here about 20 years ago for McKeesport. Funeral services will take place this evening at eight clock from the Jay Cox funeral home in Me- Keesport and will be followed bv further services at the Dengler funeral home in Butler.

Tuesday afternoon at two BALL PLAYER HAS WRIST FRACTURED Consentino Lorello, aged 22 years, of Hillsville, was treated at the Jameson Memorial hospital at 9:15 p.m. Saturday for a simple fracture of the left wrist. Lorello was injured when he collided with another player while practicing at the Hillsville ball field Saturday evening. ----PLAN CENTENNIAL PUNXSUTAWNEY, July Five parades, a pageant, large of fireworks, plus a number of state and national figures are on the program for Centennial Week celebration. July 31 to August 6.

The fireworks display will be presented each night at Harmon Field Playground fotlowing the Centennial pageant. Lot us eloctrity your SINGER troadlo machino! Honor Postmistress At Farewell Party Mrs. Harriet E. Sweet, Retiring Postmistress South New Castle Boro, Is Honored On Saturday evening about 100 guests gathered in the J. P.

Byers school, South New Castle Boro The occasion was a farewell party book was signed by all present honoring the former postmistress, Mrs. Harriet E. Sweet, who is leaving soon to make her future home in Florida. Richard W. Morgan, acting as master of ceremonies, introduced Charles Anderson, who gave a farewell address, and presented Mrs.

Sweet with a lovely cameo brooch and gold chain, and a purse of money, on behalf oi her many friends. Mrs. Rose McKew Raw! of Baltimore, was a special guest. The honored guest wore a beautiful corsage of gardenias and roses, gift of hex granddaughter. Mrs.

Carl Lundeen and family. A dozen red roses were also presented to Mrs. Sweet in memory of the occasion. A tasty lunch was served by Mrs. Ruth Matthews.

Mrs. Mae Conti, Mrs. Jo-Ann Coughlin. Mrs. Donna Matthews, Miss Isabelle Price and Miss Ruthie Coughlin.

A gues Drive Move Fast. ---------------------------SEVEN--------DRIVER HELD Andy Gaydosh, Wheatland was arrested last night when he appeared at police headquarters, on a charge of driving an auto while intoxicated in The Narrows. It was alleged the car he drove struck the auto of Alfred E. Fowler. R.

5, Gaydosh went to police headquarters to report the accident and was arrested. In the vicinity of the city of Perugia, Italy, in 1840, a number of Etruscan tombs were discovered They contained cinerary urns, lamps, vases, bronze armor, ornaments, etc. Robert Streeter. 11 grant road, Ellwood City, (right) takes a picture of his ten Conservation camp in Stone Valley, near State College. Other boys left to right.

it New R. D. 4, New Castle (standing); Sam Dantico, West Pittsburgh, and Edwin Gorgacx, .3 Castle. STATE COLLEGE. July Two hundred high school boys from all sections of Pennsylvania are learning the fundamentals of conservation this summer at the junior conservation camp in nearby Stone Valley.

The camp, which opened July 4 and will close August 13 with each group of 50 boys spending 10 days in camp, is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Federation of Clubs, in co-operation with departments of the state and federal governments and the Pennsylvania State college While at Stone Val utilize the camp facilities for Penn State civil engineering students. They are housed in tents, four to a tent, and are served their meals in the camp mess hall. Charles W. Stoddart, director of extension in the school of physical education and athletics at Penn State and state director for the camp, is well pleased with the enthusiasm shown by the boys. Obscurantists are tnose who are supposed to iook with dislike and apprehension on the progress of scientific knowledge.

Phelps Appointed School Principal Philip R. Phelps Becomes Principal South New Castle Boro School; Was Former Pupil At a recent meeting of the South New Castle Boro school board. Philip R. Phelps was ap- ivama cuuckc pointed to the position of piinci- While at Stone Valley the boys! pal of the J. P.

Byers school, South LOANS New Castle Boro. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phelps of the Boro. Mr.

Phelps started his schooling in the J. P. Byers school and graduated from Shenango high school in 1938. In January, 1941, Philip entered the armed service as a private and rose from the ranks to be major completing his service in 1946. He was attached to the field artillery and served in New Guinea and the Philippines.

He entered Westminster college and graduated in June of this year. TWO STREET ACCIDENTS Mrs. Kevin Goodman, Locust street, stepped into a depression in the sidewalk in East Washington street between the Spur station and Fruitland Saturday night, according a report made to police. Howard Snyder, Shaw street, reported he stepped upon a catch basin lid in East steet. near North street, and the lid tilted, causing abrasions of a leg.

--CAR HIT, DAMAGED Joseph Zona, 611 Raymond street, reported to police that Saturday night his car was hit and damaged by an auto operated by Finley Collingwood, Enon Valley R. 2, in West Washington street, near Beaver street. SOFT LIFE KILLS PET LOS first baby sea lion bom in captivity in Los Griffith Park Zoo drown ed in three feet of water while having a swimming lesson. Zoologists blame the of civilization for the death. to both men and women, single or married, in all rypes of employment.

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