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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1925

Page

38

Ladies Day at Ellwood Country Club Highlights Bridge

Ellwood City Pa August 21 One oclock luncheons preceded the Ladies Day Bridge party at Ellwood City Country Club Ten tables were in play Miss Maxwell of Darwinsville Pa won the afternoon games Mrs W J Moore and Mrs David Cartwright hosted guests with Mrs W R Johnston chairing the event Several out of town guests attended including Mrs J W Moore Pittsburgh Mrs Gorge Reuff McKeesport and Mrs Harlan New Castle plus others from Cleveland Canton Zelienople Des Moines and Beaver Falls.

Ellwood City Ellwood City Country Club W. J. Moore Pittsburgh David Cartwright W. R. Thompson Miss Maxwell Durwinsville W. R. Johnston B. J. Bell Lillian Thomas R. C. Steifel J. E. Powell C. H. Stiner M. A. Ruscille H. W. Smith J. W. Moore Gorge Reuff McKeesport Harlan Dague New Castle Maxwell Darwinsville Roy Butler Cleveland Ohio Adams Canton Sarah Wiley Zelienople Harry Reddig Des Moines Iowa Boyse Beaver Falls

Mrs Myron Gelbach Hosts Fortnight Club Evening

Mrs Myron Gelbach of Glenn Avenue entertained the Fortnight club at her home Thursday evening in honor of Mrs B Dewitt Goodrich who will depart Saturday for Detroit Michigan. Bridge was the main diversion and refreshments followed at a late hour.

Ellwood City

Funeral Service For Mrs Wagner

Funeral services for Mrs Eva Wagener of Pleasant Hill who died suddenly Wednesday evening will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 30 in the Camp Run U P church. Interment will be made in the Camp Run cemetery.

Ellwood City Eva Wagener Pleasant Hill Camp Run

Knit-a-Bit Club Meeting at Mrs. Shedden's Home

The Knit-a-Bit Club met at Mrs. R. A. Shedden’s Wayne avenue home on a Wednesday afternoon. Gladiolias and roses decorated the room, the gathering included Kensington and social chat, followed by a dainty luncheon served by the hostess at a seasonable hour.

Ellwood Gilt v. Pa R. A. Shedden Wayne Avenue Kensington

Ellwood City Agency Sold More Easy Washers

Gardner Bros. Co. at 607 Lawrence Ave promotes Ellwood City and vicinity sales of Easy electric washers, claiming higher unit sales than any other brand through their agency.

Ellwood City Gardner Bros. Co Lawrence Ave

Wedding At Frisco Hardy Home With Double Engagement

In Ellwood City Pennsylvania at the home of Mr and Mrs John A Hardy a wedding was held for Miss Jessie Hardy and Ernest Peffer Rev Roy Thompson conducted the ceremony The bride wore silk pencil blue crepe Their eighteen month old daughter Alberda Betty May was christened The engagement of the couple’s brother Ira Peiffer and Miss Leona Hardy was announced for an early fall wedding The event combined nuptials with family announcements and a surprise engagement reveal.

Ellwood City John A. Hardy Frisco Jessie Hardy John Hardy Ernest Peffer Finley Peffer Roy Thompson Wurtemburg M

Mrs Frew Hosts Bridge Luncheon At Fourth Street Home

Mrs D E Frew welcomed many friends to a one o'clock bridge luncheon at her Fourth Street residence. Dresden style garden flowers served as centerpieces for five tables, with Mrs L L Gelbach assisting in serving. Guests included N J Vadarvaux of New Castle and P A Haun of Grove City among a list of others.

Ellwood City D. E. Frew Fourth Street Dresden L. L. Gelbach N. J. Vadarvaux New Castle P. A. Haun Grove City Helling R. C. Steifel J. A. Gelbach B. F. Goodrich Carl Hayes F. H. Swanson William Dean C. C. Davidson Ada Fisher Catherine Hainer George Fisher H. W. Phelps W. W. Seidel H. F. Seidel C. M. Iseman Thomas Magee William Chancellor

Miss Marie Christley and Miss Hilma Dahl Return From Vermont Trip

Miss Marie Christley and Miss Hilma Dahl arrived home Wednesday night from Burlington Vermont where they attended the University of Vermont during the summer term. They spent several days in New York City Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore en route home and report an enjoyable trip.

Ellwood City Marie Christley Hilma Dahl Burlington Vermont University of Vermont New York City Philadelphia Washington Baltimore

New Castle Family Purchases Home on E Washington Street

Mrs. Bessie Medard, Miss Marie Harbison and their brother George Harbison, formerly of Fifth street, Ellwood City, have purchased a home on E Washington street in New Castle and expect to move in within a few days.

Ellwood City Bessie Medard Marie Harbison George Harbison Fifth Street E. Washington Street New Castle Mr. Lockhart

Guests at Luncheon Entertained by Mrs Endress

Mrs A H Lusk of Green avenue was a special guest at the home of Mrs George Endress who entertained at a luncheon Thursday afternoon.

Ellwood City A. H. Lusk Green Avenue George Endress

Cole's Condition Not Changed After Accident

Craighton Cole of Wayne Stop admitted to Ellwood City Hospital Tuesday night with head injuries from an automobile crash remains unconscious and with little hope for recovery. Patty Strout of Crescent Avenue had tonsils removed at Ellwood Hospital Thursday. Elda Newton of Ellwood RD 1 admitted for surgical treatment.

Ellwood City Craighton Cole Wayne Stop Ellwood City Hospital Patty Strout Crecent Avenue Ellwood Hospital Elda Newton Ellwood R. D. 1

Winklers Travel to California to Visit Daughter

Mr and Mrs F J Winkler of Belton leave for Los Angeles California on Thursday night to visit their daughter Mrs James Thomas They previously owned a restaurant and later a florist shop in Ellwood City

Ellwood City F. J. Winkler Belton Los Angles California James Thomas Winkler

Jones Family Guests From Nearby Cities

Miss Mae Jones and her brother William T. Jones of Pittsburgh Circle hosted visitors this week including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woods and son Frederick from Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jones from Youngstown, Miss Helen Jones, and Mrs. Mary Thomas of Oakmont.

Ellwood City Mae Jones William T. Jones Pittsburgh Circle Fred Woods Frederick Cleveland T. J. Jones Youngstown Helen Jones Mary Thomas Oakmont

Black and Markworts Headed for Canadian Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Black Mr and Mrs C T Markwort and Mrs Catherine Jones left Thursday morning for a motor trip to Canada They expect to be gone ten days.

Ellwood City Charles Black C. T. Markwort Catherine Jones Canada

Rev J W Springer to Lead Services in United Presbyterian

Rev J W Springer of Emsworth Pennsylvania will conduct both morning and evening services at the United Presbyterian church this Sunday August 24.

Ellwood City J. W. Springer Emsworth United Presbyterian Church

Majestic Theater Ad Promotes Old Home Week Tonight

Theater advertisement announces Old Home Week at the Majestic Theater featuring Thomas Meighan in a featured program. Event details urging audiences to attend highlight the star and the venue in a period advertising tone.

Ellwood City Majestic Theater Thomas Meighan Adv

Ellwood City Personal Notices Compile Local Visits

A series of social notes from Ellwood City and nearby towns lists visitors and hosts. It mentions Mr and Mrs Edward Schweiger visiting Pittsburgh, Ruth and Miriam Johnston from New Castle with Frank Conway, and multiple locals making trips to Prospect, Connellsville Lake, McKeesport, Cleveland, and New Castle for business or leisure. Also noted are Mrs Margaret Hill and daughter Gertrude in New Castle, plus Dorothy Hahn visiting from Homestead Park. The column ends with a reflective remark on narrow-mindedness.

Ellwood City Edward Schweiger Lawrence Avenue Pittsburgh Ruth Miriam Johnston New Castle Frank Conway Ewing Park Hugh Holliday Prospect Rebecca McConaghy Second Street Connueat Lake Carlton Mary Steinberger Wayne Avenue Sarah Belle Bolotin McKeesport Claire Smith Florence Oswald Ellwood Cleveland Henry G. Walker Sandiego California Frisco Margaret Hill Gertrude Youngstown D. A. Evans Crescent Avenue Fifth Street Dorothy Hahn Homestead Park Reha Dumm Fourth Street Rita Johnston Greenville W. R. Johnston Fountain Avenue

Miss McCracken to Speak at A P Conference

Miss Lillian McCracken of Beaver Falls, a returned missionary from China, speaks at the Young People's conference of the Reformed Presbyterian church in Rose Point. Rev. Charles Bell is absent due to a friend's death. McCracken will discuss work among Chinese and current mission conditions in South China amid inland missionaries redirected to coast cities.

Lillian McCracken Beaver Falls China Reformed Presbyterian Church Rose Point Charles Bell Ellwood City Miss McCracken South China St. Peters Vatican Catacombs Rome Lee Meadville Geneva John R. McBurney

New Castle Adopts A Baby photoplay lights up Capitol week

The Made in New Castle photoplay titled New Castle Adopts A Baby wraps principal shooting and heads to Globe Film for processing. Director Jack Allen aims for a Monday premiere with all-New Castle cast including Eleanor Spencer Mazie Bilger Walter Watkins and Francis Eakin. Filming occurred entirely in New Castle with scenes from the Capitol stage street and Cascade Park. The comedy drama follows a school days romance with a blend of tears and laughs. A big week awaits local audiences as the film runs all next week with partial re‑showings on Monday Wednesday and Friday.

New Castle Capitol Jack Allen Globe Film Companys Studios New York City Allen City New Castle Street Cascade Park Eleanor Spencer Mazie Bilger Walter Watkins Francis Eakin

Suit Missing as Roomer Goes Yes a man named George Woods linked to theft

Mrs. E. R. Houston reports a suspected roomer left her 23 West Falls street home after spending several nights. A Sam Algiro suit also missing. Bills from a Erie wholesale house bear the name George Woods. The man carried a sample case and wore a cane. A. Stadler reports stolen tools from 530 Electric street. William Cooper reports theft of furniture pads a saw and a level from 19 Norris Way.

E. R. Houston West Falls Street George Woods Sam Algiro Erie William Cooper Norris Way

Proxies Used to Draw Ballot Positions in County

County commissioners office staff arrange candidates for ballot drawing across city and county offices. If a candidate is absent, a proxy may draw, or commissioners may designate a drawer. Numbers are placed in a box and assigned opposite each name, determining whether the lowest or highest numbers gain first place, with remaining candidates listed by drawn numbers.

County Commissioners’ Office

Peach Crop Here Small This Year

Lawrence County orchards will yield a fair apple crop but the peach crop is very poor this year. Farm Agent H. R. McCulloch attributed the weak peach harvest to unsettled late spring weather with unseasonable warmth followed by sharp temperature drops and a severe May frost that destroyed many trees.

Lawrence County H. R. McCulloch McCulloch

Governors Take Up Coal Situation

New England governors or their representatives met at the State House in Boston to take definite action on the fuel situation with the object of relief. The gathering aimed to coordinate measures to ensure steady coal supplies amid rising demand and tight markets across the region.

International News Service Boston New England State House

New England Coal Debate Turns On Fuel Source

A conference discussed New England's dependence on anthracite with western coal operators offering to supply bituminous coal cheaply. The remark about Hong Kong, auto horn sounds, and human nature are noted as aside commentary reflecting newspaper tone rather than a central fact.

New England Western

Also Mentioned on This Page

K. T. Moorhead Bell Ellwood Country Club Mrs. Myron Gelbach Wagner Mrs. Frew Wayne Lum Ber Yard Franklin Avenue E. A. Burr Cole Motor TO Navy Edwin R. Scott San Francisco Navy Department C. P. Steinmetz A. P. Conference Will Charles Alalms Universal Sales CO Croton Ave Ford Dealers Bell New Castle, PA Suit Roomer Lawrence Furniture Store Long Avenue South Jefferson Street Hong Kong Republic Quality Bailey’ S Auto Supply
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