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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1925
Page
35
The notice from Roy M. Jamison attorney for the administrator announces a legal auction sale action with official filing and dates listed in the December 5 12 and 19 1925 publications.
Sealed proposals are invited by the School District of the City of New Castle Pennsylvania for the sale of 100000 in Building and Improvement Bonds. Bonds pay 4 percent semi annual interest tax exempt in Pennsylvania. Payments scheduled January 1 1946 and annually through January 1 1950. Each bid must include a certified check for 1 of the bid. Bids due 8 pm Tuesday January 12. Bond Bid marked envelope. Edge reserved to accept all or part of bids. Hi M Marquis secretary. Legal News December 12 19 26 1925.
The School District of the City of New Castle will redeem Building Bonds series January 2 1911 numbers 90 to 144 inclusive and 166 to 175 inclusive. Denomination $1000 each bearing interest 4 1 2 percent payable July 2 and January 2. Owners urged to present bonds for payment January 2 1926 at City Treasurer office New Castle Pa. Interest ceases after that date.
The Register of Wills grants letters testamentary for Elder S Robison of the Seventh Ward New Castle Lawrence County Pa. Executors John W Spurrier C W Davis residents New Castle Pa and David B Clark Stoneboro Pa are to be paid and all creditors and claimants must file claims promptly. Attorney William E Porter notes dates Nov 7 14 21 28 and Dec 6 12 1925.
Auditor Samuel L. Clark announces he will attend to the duties of the final account in the estate of William S. McAnlis on Monday December 28 1925 at 2 PM at 207 Wallace Block New Castle Pennsylvania. Interested parties may appear and be heard.
Letters testamentary have been granted to Montl L. Riley as attorney for the estate of Jane Slemons of New Wilmington Lawrence County Pennsylvania. Creditors and those with claims are urged to present them promptly with the estate executor.
Policy holders meet at the company office New Castle Pennsylvania January 1926 between 10 a m and 2 p m to elect twelve directors and three auditors for the ensuing year J W Fulkman secretary Legal News Dec 5 12 19 26 1925
At the December 4 1925 meeting the City Council approved Traffic Rules proposed by Police Chief Henry Dysart. Prohibitions include no parking on County Line Street from East Washington to Produce Street, on the north side of Croton Avenue to Produce Street, on Shenango Street from West Washington to Sycamore Way, on the east side of Central Square within Cochran Alley, on Ridance Way to North Street, and on Cherry Street from Cedar to the first alley west of Cedar. City Clerk Cordelia Zeigler certifies the resolution and seal dated December 4, 1925.
Scaled bids will be received by the School District of the City of New Castle Pennsylvania at the Board office until 8 oclock p m December 15 1925 for erection of partitions in two classrooms of the Senior high school Work to be done between December 21 and January 4 Bids must include a certified check of 15 00 payable to the Secretary of the Board Specifications available at the Secretarys office Right is reserved to reject any or all bids Legal News December 6 9 12 1925.
Local church notes list morning and evening services across denominations. Wampum churches include Christian-Sunday school at 10 and service at 11 led by Rev. Charles P. Durbin. Clinton M. E. with 10:30 Sunday school and 11 service led by Rev. F. V. Kopp. St. Monica's Catholic Mass at 9 and Sunday school at 10:30 under Fr. F. A. Maloney. Presbyterian 10 and 11 with 6:30 and 7:30 programs. M. E. with 10 Sunday school, 11 sermon and 7:30 service by Rev. J. Greer Bingham, then New Port M. E. at 1:30 Sunday school and 2:30 preaching by Rev. J. L. Petrie.
Mr and Mrs Marco Galliard announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Dorothy to Frank Serella of New Kensington Pennsylvania. The wedding will take place next month.
Earl Herbert, confined at home with scarlet fever, shows improvement. Naomi and Erma Herbert also reported to be improving as health returns to the household.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Tally of Kay Street have moved to the Gal Breath residence on Orchard Street.
Bingham class meets Mrs C F Morrow on Main Street. Assistant teacher of class No 14 at Presbyterian Sunday school, the group enjoyed a regular monthly meeting followed by a delicious lunch hosted by the hostess.
Mrs. C. M. Harvey visited her daughter Mrs. Frank Huffman in Ellwood City yesterday. Mrs. M. J. McGrath spent Friday in New Castle. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. King of Ellwood City were in town Friday evening. Rev. J. Greer Bingham attended the district convention at the First Presbyterian church in Ellwood City last night.
Report of quoted prices for hay and grain furnished by New Castle Feed and Coal Company at 1126 28 Morav Street.
W C T U met in the U P church parlors in Ellwood City on Friday evening. No business of importance was brought up.
In a short session forward price moves were limited to a few industrials while leaders in motors oils and rails faced profit taking. Buyers returned for Allis Chalmers American Can and Stewart Warner as oil gains spread to Pennsylvania crude and railroad names like Rock Island and Missouri Pacific saw modest advances. American Can teased a five for one split with a $3 dividend, Stewart Warner jumped, and American Smelting hit a new high as Pan American oils led moves in their section.
In week of December 12 bears tested market strength while motors and industrials led a recovery. Strong corporate cash dividends appeared, and steel unfilled tonnage rose. commodity prices stayed firm except cotton and copper with a weekend wheat reaction. Credit demand eased. call money held at 5 5 percent, reserves drifted lower. short interest remained high after the November turmoil.
At a Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Home last night officers were chosen. President Mrs. W. J. Calvin, Vice President Mrs. J. L. Welsh, Secretary Miss Martha Smyth, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Gaston, Treasurer Mrs. I. W. Miller, Chaplain Mrs. John Whitten, Director Hazel Hanna. Executive Board includes Hazel Hanna, Mrs. G. N. Speed, Mrs. E. E. Marshall.
The Senior Girl Reserves of the Elm Street YWCA will meet Monday afternoon after school at the Elm Street center. Mrs. Gertrude Anderson of Green Street will entertain the Sunshine Kensington members Thursday evening instead of Monday evening as previously planned.
Ellwood City theatergoers search for entertainment tonight as Betty Bronson stars in The Golden Princess at the Majestic Theatre. Admission details appear in the advance notice.
Judge Emery Friday afternoon ordered several non-support payments. Andy Katarba must pay 6 dollars weekly for child support. J. W. McGregor ordered to pay 30 dollars monthly for Clarence E. Wier and wife. Joseph Ferrell to pay 40 dollars monthly for children. William Johnston to pay 125 dollars monthly for wife and children. Marco Meselki to cover costs as surety of the peace.
In Ellwood City Pennsylvania on December 12 the Presbyterian Church Bowling League saw the Prodigal Sons win three from the Philistines and the Sammons, while losing two of three to the F. O. G.'s. M. McCarthy top-scored with 134 followed by J. Lesser at 128.
Branch Rickey spoke at the Shelby auditorium on Friday evening as part of the Lyceum course. A Ohio Wesleyan and Michigan Law School graduate and former coach, Rickey urged playing life above board with alert talents. The next program features the Shelby band on January 12, with a large crowd anticipated.
Thomas G. Morrison aged 82 died at his home in Wurtemburg on Friday. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the M E church with Rev. Roy Thompson in charge. Interment in Mount Hope cemetery. Also notes on a Lutheran Church Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. John Strowhecker's home with eleven members present and a dainty lunch prepared by Mrs. R. Mellon, Mrs. C. Wallace, and Mrs. J. Strowhecker.
Mrs. H. D. Patterson entertained a group of ladies at her Second street home on Friday evening. Eight tables of bridge were played with pink and white flowers decorating the venue. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Henry Stbénck and Mrs. B. Gardner.
Ellwood City Pa December 12 morning worship led by Dr H W Corcoran Pittsburgh conference district superintendent. Sunday school 11 a m quarterly conference 12 00 all members urged to attend Epworth League 6 45 p m evening service 7 45 p m The Garden of the Sluggard. W L Crawford pastor.
L McEl haney Holmes of Zelienople died suddenly of heart trouble while entering the Shelby Tube plant in Zelienople to begin his night shift in the boiler room. He was 58 and survived by a widow, one daughter, four sons, three brothers, four sisters, and ten grandchildren.
The Bible class of the U P church held its Christmas exchange party Friday evening with 30 attendees. Games and fancywork were enjoyed and lunch was served by Mrs. C Adams, Mrs. W Willig, and Miss Floy Bander.
Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter Mrs Esther Griffith on Fourth Street. The service was conducted by Rev A M Stevenson of the Presbyterian church and Rev Chas Bell. Burial took place at Homewood Cemetery in Pittsburgh.
In Ellwood City Pa on Sunday December 12 the church lists Sunday school at 11 a m with anthem There Were Shepherds and Ashford sermon Unto Us A Child Is Born. At 7 p m Young People meet on Bible Principle of Giving led by Pauline Jackson and at 7 45 p m evening worship with song and sermon Man the Girdle of the Lord. Harry W Brown superintendent and William Goehring Jr president Y P Dept. Arthur M Stevenson pastor.
Worship at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with sermon God Our Sun and Shield Stewardship class 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor 7 p m evening song service and sermon Things Money Cannot Buy Large chorus choir Strangers welcome James A Cosby pastor.
A large class of candidates were initiated at the special meeting of the P H C. After the business meeting refreshments were served. The regular meeting will be Tuesday evening, December 15.
Sabbath school at 9 45. George Collins leads the morning worship at 11 with the sermon Inbred Sin. Class meeting at 12 15. Song service at 7 30 on Christ and the Church led by Rev E Butterworth, pastor.
Fred Rudolph of Erie visited Ellwood City on Friday. Mrs. Howard Hazen called from New Castle. Mrs. A. J. Dambach and Mrs. Charles Twentier spent Friday in New Castle. Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John McDonald and Claire Kirker suffer scarlet fever in Warside and Wurtembine. Miss Lila Hazen and families visit New Castle. Frank and Mrs McKim travel there. Mrs G C Dennison recovers from illness at her mother’s home near Volant. Domenic Valentina dies at 72 in Ellwood City and funeral services set for Monday at 9 o'clock after body sent to Pittsburgh residence.
Miss Sarah Haswell and Howard Lutton were married Thursday December 11 at 2 PM at the bride's home. Rev. Edwin Butterworth officiated. A wedding dinner followed, and the couple moved to their new home on Park Avenue.
Funeral services were held for Francis Marie Losey three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Losey at their home on Friday afternoon following her death Wednesday evening at home Interment followed at Beaver Cemetery with full burial honors Private procession and family attended the service
Ada Wardman of South street admitted to Ellwood City Hospital and discharge announced for Josephine Tribun of Thirteenth street.
Trinity Lutheran schedules include Sunday school at 1 30 p m and divine service at 2 30 p m led by pastor L Beisecker in the First Baptist church setting.
West Pittsburg M E lists Sunday school 2 30 p m and service 3 30 p m led by Rev Claud Downs. Moravia Presbyterian holds Sunday school 10 a m service 10 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m led by Rev T C Henderson. Holy Cross gives Sunday school 9 30 p m Roumanian Baptist schedules Wednesday 7 p m prayer meeting and Sunday 9 a m prayer meeting 10 a m service and 2 p m Sunday school with 6 p m service led by N Onicka.
The Excelsior class of the M. E. Sunday school held a successful oyster supper in the church basement Friday evening. Multiple towns are noted with residents visiting or calling in New Castle and West Pittsburg, including Mrs. J Elesser Mrs. James Quinn and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Freed among others.
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