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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1925
Page
16
Ellwood fans await a weight advantage as the Blue and White travel Thurs by train to Fort Wayne for a crucial Freeport game. Coach Peekstone plans a disciplined attack led by star fullback Tom MacMurrough, aiming for a pivotal victory that could draw a record crowd to the Pit.
The Weman's Club staged a Christmas program at the First Church featuring a playlet Radio Christmas and several musical numbers. Performers included Mrs Edward Mackaseckh Mrs Kerr and John Tansen with piano by William Nour, plus readings by Mrs Phanyosen and Mr John Tlannsen to conclude the event.
Altruistic girls of First Methodist Church held an evening at Miss Winifred Sloenne home to solicit Christmas gifts for the church. Proceeds will aid the building fund. Mrs. Alice Frishkorn and her daughter Annie returned from a visit in Detroit Michigan.
Ellwood City Pa. Shenango Presbytery convened with nearly all churches represented. Clergy and lay leaders welcomed visitors and outlined routine business. Rev Charles Bell spoke on National Missions. Rev A L Stevenson reviewed program and budget. a large layman's meeting is planned for early March. An adjourned session will address the resignation of Net Gotten. Delegates toured the Magyar Mission in Württemberg. A noon dinner followed, with Elders wives decorating the dining room with red candles.
Ellwood City officials plan two special Lake Erie trains to carry supporters to Pittsburgh for the Saturday game. One train departs New Castle at 1 a.m. and the other from Ellwood at 6 p.m. Both stop in the valley. the New Castle train arrives in Pittsburgh by 6 p.m. and the Ellwood train departs at midnight, returning to Ellwood. The 4 o’clock train will stop at the Junction for Ellwood riders returning. The game begins at 2 p.m. and ends in time for fans to catch the 6 o’clock returning train.
Ellwood City Kiwanis club plans a December 14 banquet at New Castle Field Club for the local championship football team. Also noted: Mrs Vesta Evans, of Seventh, admitted for surgical treatment at the local hospital.
Bellwood City Pa December meeting notes show bills approved and paid. October pupil totals 2842 with attendance 8 percent. November calls 291, truants 5, papers served 4. Athletic relation with Monaca High debated. Parents Day praised. scarlet fever cases down. staff hours and finances tracked. Junior Red Cross drive dropped for this year.
Ellwood City high school bleachers were paid for totaling 2203.17 dollars funded by reservations. Mrs Cobler hosted the Monday night bridge club gathering at Wayis Avenue, Ellwood City, with a small attendance.
A group gathered for a seven o clock dinner at Ye OMe Kirk Jon in Beaver. Tables featured yellow chrysanthemums and covers were set for numerous guests including Mesdaumes K C Stocum D Poole A M Stevenson Harry Folton Thomas Jones Mea Chambers A H W Aiken J W Dogars J W Humphrey Fred Seigler BB Baker H BE Parthmore and M Mollette with Bruce Spangler at McKees Rocks. After dinner the evening continued with cards and games. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Sloenm Mrs Aiken Mrs Felton and Mrs Baker.
Mrs Mary Jane Badger aged 74 died at her home in Wurtemburg Ellwood City area early Wednesday morning She is survived by two daughters Minnie Glasser and Margaret Witmer of Wurtemburg and four sons John A Badger James G Badger Thomas Badger and Ralph D Balger of Washington Pa Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 30 PM at the Wurtemburg U P Church conducted by Rev Smith
The Ellwood City area reports several club meetings with social hours. Bevdo-Miss Alles Newman hosted the TJ Auto No Club with a Wampum hostess, while other groups gathered for card games, lunch, and a planned Christmas party. Local residents attended from Beaver Falls, New Castle, and surrounding areas.
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Frank T Powell expressing gratitude to friends neighbors and tratatives for kindness during illness and death of their daughter Aithes Fortney and for tributes and car donations Local 11 was noted as the source.
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