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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1925

Page

48

Young People's Council Plans December Events

Ellwood City Pa December 5 The Young People's division of the churches held a council meeting at the Presbyterian church. December plans include a Christmas hike on the 21st shifted from the 18th for college attendees a Christmas social on the 28th inviting New Castle council and a camper's reunion to be announced later A play The Trunk from India will be staged by council members There were 41 members present devotionals led by Lucille Graham and prayers by Rev Perry of Love Hope Baptist church Committees were appointed for the social and camp singers Dorothy Kimes named head of the camp singers.

Ellwood City Presbyterian Church New Castle India Lucille Graham Dorothy Kimes Rev. Perry Love Hope Baptist Church

F C Marshall Elected President of Board

Ellwood City Pa December meeting of the School Board results in T C Marshall elected president and Samuel Wilkinson as vice president for the coming year. Secretary and treasurer to be elected in July. High school building estimates approved and work progressing with roof to cover east end by January. Teachers salaries to be paid at Christmas vacation start. Banquet from football squad mothers to be held at the Baptist church Tuesday evening.

Ellwood City T. C. Marshall Fourth Ward Samuel Wilkinson Baptist Church

Party in Honor of Virginia White in Elwood City

Mrs. Ralph White of Fountain Avenue entertained twenty young people Monday evening at her home in honor of Miss Virginia White of New Castle for her sixteenth birthday. Christmas colors decorated the house as games and dancing followed.

Ellwood City Ralph White Fountain Avenue Virginia White New Castle

Epworth League Meets at Ellwood City Pa

Regular monthly Epworth League session held at the M E Church with a social hour to follow. All members and young workers urged to attend. Ladies Aid meets 8 oclock Thursday at Mrs Melvin Osborne Fourth street. Bazaar and bake sale plans to be finalized. Friendship Circle class postponed to next week due to Ladies Aid gathering.

M. FE Ellwood City Epworth League Melvin Osborne Fourth Street Friendship Circle Ladies’ Aid

Braeden Circle Meeting at Mrs Gibbons Home

Members of the Mary Braeden Circle of Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church meet this evening at Mrs Clifford Gibbons home. Miss Anna Freshkorn will lead the session.

Braeden Ellwood City Mary Braeden Wurtemburg United

Notice to Ministers for Sunday church notices

Ellwood City Pennsylvania readers are asked to submit church notices for Sunday and the following week by Friday morning to be printed in Saturday’s News. Ministers are requested to place notices in the box at the news stand.

Ellwood City

Bohlander Burns wedding announced in New Castle church

Kenneth E. Bohlander and Nina Burns wed Thursday at 10:30 am in First Christian parsonage New Castle with Rev. F B McAllister officiating They honeymoon briefly then returned Saturday evening Mrs Burns hosted a six o clock dinner Honor guests included family relatives and friends with pink and white decor and a large roses carnations and lilies of the valley bouquet The couple received many gifts and a long guest list attended through the evening

Ellwood City Kenneth E. Bohlander Alex. Bohlander Ewing Park Nina Burns Charles Burns Burnstown First Christian Church New Castle F. B. McAllister Sarah Copper George Burns Charles Merril Badger Margaret Bohlander Paul Bohlander Donna Burns Pauline Burns Robert Burns Walter Burns Roy Burns Betty Jane Clifford Hogue Katherine Floyd Greenwood Delorris Katherine Burns

Hospital Auxiliary To Meet In January in Ellwood City

Ten members of the Hospital auxiliary met in the nurses rooms at the municipal building Monday afternoon. Many needy articles were made and a business meeting held. A dainty lunch was served by Superintendent Mrs. Miller. The next meeting is set for January 4 at the same location. Ladies clubs wishing to sew at home for this cause are asked to call 1050.

Ellwood City Miller

Kampers Klub Hosts Tureen Dinner At Mrs Jones Home

All members gathered for a Christmas colored tureen dinner hosted by Mrs T W Jones on Pittsburgh Circle Monday evening. The event honored Mrs J G Cobler and Mrs Harry Parthmore, with bridges played after. The next meeting is a Christmas party at Mrs Harry Parthmore’s Wayne Avenue home on December 21.

J. M. Barton J. W. Humphrey Rae Chambers Eva Vosler J. Moorhead E. B. Baker A. H. Aiken T. W. Jones Harry Parthmore Wayne Avenue

Wurtemburg Presbyterian Sunday School Hosts Regular Meeting

Officers and teachers of the Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Sunday school will hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening in the church at 6 30 p m The regular weekly prayer meeting will follow the meeting.

Ellwood City Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Sunday School

Directors Meeting At Ellwood City C C

Directors of the C of C met in Ellwood City Pennsylvania on Monday evening with no items of importance raised. A dinner is scheduled for Tuesday evening December 15 at the First Presbyterian church and the speaker will be announced later.

Ellwood City The C. of C First Presbyterian Church

Moorhead Arrives Safely in Florida After Trip

Katherine Moorhead, head of the Pittsburgh Circle, has reached St Augustine Florida and will proceed to Orlando to establish her residence. Parent reports confirm safe arrival and future relocation plans.

Ellwood City Katherine Moorhead Pittsburgh Augustine Fla Miss Moorhead Orlando

Seven Keys to Baldpate at Majestic Theatre

Ellwood City personals note local theatre goers plan to see Seven Keys to Baldpate at the Majestic Theatre featuring Douglas McLean. The item lists area residents and brief updates on local moving, illness, and social visits including Cadwalder of Olean and Mrs means of Everett. Scarlet fever is reported for Kathleen Hogue at Hazel Dell Stop.

Ellwood City Majestic Theatre Douglas McLean Cadwalder Olean N. Y Brownell Shoe Company John Bentrim Park Avenue Cleveland Clinic Hospital Bentrim M. P. Koch Zelienople J. G. Cobler Warne Avenue D. F. Means Everett Akron L. J. Walters Sixth Street Painesville Wayne George Reuff McKeesport A. J. Baker Fourth Street E. J. Hazen Spring Avenue New Castle Kathleen Hogue Hazel Dell

Five More Enter Old Time Fiddlers Contest

Lawrence county old time fiddlers contest grows as five more entrants join seventeen already listed from Vo lant Wampum Pine Street North Walnut and more. Judges announced are Terry Carson LaVerne Irvine and Fred Emery. Competitors may bring accompanists or play solo with Judy Sypher on site. Contest Thursday at 7 45 pm in the Penn theatre Mercer street.

Charles F. Brickner Volant S. H. Fox Wampum L. B. Colvin Pine Street Verne Kirker James B. Smith North Walnut Street Lawrence County Terry W. Carson LaVerne ‘Irvine Fred Emery Bart Richards Penn Theatre Mercer Street

Westminster Names Montgomery Captain for 1928 Football

Paul Montgomery a two year Westminster College varsity lineman was elected captain for 1928 by fourteen lettermen at the morning meeting. A New Castle native, he previously trained at New Castle High School and began college at Allegheny before joining Westminster, now a junior.

Paul Montgomery Westminster College Montgomery New Castle Westminster William Sands New Castle High School Allegheny College

Couple Hurt In Car Collision On Somerset Berlin Road

Mrs. Clarence E. Reibler sustained serious injuries when their vehicle was sideswiped on the Somerset Berlin highway and crashed into a pole. Mr. Reibler escaped injury and relocated his wife about 20 feet from the wreck. The other driver fled the scene. The couple reside at Bonner and Irwin avenues, Hays.

Clarence E. Reibler Somerset-Berlin Reibler Retbler Bonner and Irwin Avenues Hays

Sherrill To Be Appointed City Manager Report

President Coolidge has no objection to Lt. Col. C O Sherrill resigning from the army to accept the post as city manager of Cincinnati. Sherrill has not decided whether to accept.

Sherrill International News Service Washington Coolidge C. O. Sherrill Army Cincinnati White House

Pinchot Holds Noon Session with Eastern Business Leaders

Governor Pinchot met at noon with delegates from Scranton Hazleton and Wilkes Barre. He had earlier sat with the group at 10 30 but left without comment.

Buli.etin International News Service Harrisburg

Woman Injured When Autos Collide in Somerset

Mrs Ruth Reibler 19 of Hays near Pittsburgh was thrown through the windshield when a car driven by her husband struck a telephone pole in Somerset. She lies in serious condition at Somerset Community Hospital with severe facial head and arm lacerations and possible internal injuries.

Somerset Ruth Reibler Hays Pittsburgh Somerset Community Hospital

Wendell's Ambition Brand Pills Marketed at H. L. Dague

An advertisement offers Wendell's ills Ambition Brand pills to curb tiredness nerves and despondency. The box costs 60 cents with a money back guarantee from H. L. Dague on the first box purchased. The ad claims relief for nervous disorders sleeplessness constipation and loss of appetite within days.

Wendell H. L. Dague

Thieves Enter Two Business Places

The fruit store of John McIntosh at West Washington and North Beaver was entered last night. The barber shop of William Llewellyn on North Beaver street behind the McIntosh place was also entered. Doors were forced. three or four razors were reported stolen from the barber shop. Detective C. Horner filed the morning report.

John McIntosh West Washington North Beaver Streets William Llewellyn North Beaver Street McIntosh Place C. ¢. Horner

Lions Hear Talk On Traffic Laws

At the Lions club noonday luncheon the December meeting discussed city traffic problems as they relate to zoning. A special committee was formed to work with the planning commission to devise practical traffic plans. The committee includes J. A. Altschuler Dr. J. L. Reed George Miller Ed C. Wilson and L. H. Mecamic.

Lions Club Elks Club Planning Commission J. A. Altschuler J. L. Reed George Miller Ed C. Wilson L. H. MeCamic

Wall falls injure three as Mutual Ice buildings burn

Erie Pa December 8 Three firemen were hurt when a wall collapsed during a blaze that destroyed three Mutual Ice Co buildings on the bay front. Hamot Hospital holds all three injured. one is believed fatally hurt. Injured are John Mahaney Erhart Prnde and Clayton Passmore.

Erie Hamot Hospital Mutual Ice Company Bay Front John Mahaney Erhart Prnde Clayton Passmore

January contents tease for True Story magazine

True Story lists features for January including Dream World Dream Island She Told Him the Truth Heart's Salvation Love's Sacrifice The Path of Love Love's Victory and Seven Others True Romances The Love Thief Her Dangerous Game She Was Lonely A Girl from the Country Dream World schedule notes: Watch for True Story on the 5th Dream World on the 15th True Romances on the 23rd and True Experiences at the end of each month.

Claire Demarest Ruth Claire True Story Magazine Bernarr Macfadden True Story Macfadden Ieee

Auditor Denies Gasoline Tax Loss Figures

Harrisburg auditor general denies that delinquent gasoline tax payments will total near four million dollars. He notes large refiners pay promptly while small dealers incur losses and says plans are being developed to ensure quicker payment and reduce future losses.

International News Service Harrisburg Martin

Odd Fellows Plan Big Christmas Event in New Castle

New Castle lodge No. 195 I. O. O. F. plans an elaborate Christmas season event for members and families featuring entertainment a Christmas tree and a children's treat. The committee will announce the date of the affair soon.

New Castle Lodge No

Suspect confesses murder in Zanesville case

James J. Mercer of Steubenville confessed to Baltimore & Ohio railroad detectives in Parkersburg West Virginia to killing G. Harvey Geist 58 of Zanesville on October 9. Mercer, arrested November 22 on a train riding charge, said robbery was motive but gained only 60 dollars. Geist was secretary treasurer of the Zane Shoe Company and a wealthy resident.

Zanesville James J. Mercer Steubenville Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Parkersburg W. Va G. Harvey Geist Mercer Geist Zane Shoe Company

Blair County Court Crier 90 Years Old

Altoona pa December 8 James S Plummer Blair county court crier who performed his usual duties for decades observed his 90th birthday and was praised for his long service to the county judiciary in a brief local ceremony.

Altoona James Plummer Blair County

Hollidaysburg court crier reaches 90 years old

The Hollidaysburg court official marked his 90th birthday yesterday, likely the oldest court employee in the state. An active Republican, he previously served as Tyrone postmaster and twice as county register and recorder before becoming court crier in March 1896, a role he has held since. He is father to J. Lee Plummer, a former Republican candidate for state treasurer.

Hollidaysburg Tyrone J. Lee Plummer

Ellwood News Printing Notice

Residents are asked to leave any news items for Ellwood printing at the designated office for inclusion in upcoming editions.

Charred Fire Victim Identity Doubtful in Franklin

International News Service reports in Franklin Pennsylvania that the man who died in a Cole lingwood House fire may never be identified. Coroner Osenider doubted an inquest would reveal facts. The man, about 35, rugged, red complexion, was described as a floater who worked half a day at a local restaurant for meals and a small sum. Powder on the coat lapel indicates little experience in brushing off such residue.

Colelingwood House Osenider

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Young People's Council Meeting F.C. Marshall A Lee Jrs Love & Megown Hospital Auxiliary Kampers Klub Adv Victor. A. Delamere Victor A. Delamere Dorchester Mass Pinchot Macfadden Publications, Inc Sen TSO Fates Warren Kirkwood Jennie Peggy Bob the Eternal Law Dream Island 64Th Street Broadway New York City Addresa Odd Fellows Plan Ellwood News Harmony Street Pittsburgh Circle Internationa News Franklin, Pa Temple Gran'pa
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