Building regulation ordinance details in New Castle 1925
The text outlines variances for industrial and residential zoning, extending to mixed uses, height and area relaxations, reconstructions after damage, and special district allowances. It cites Board authority, public utility needs, and conditions for nonconforming structures, plus severability and repeal notes.
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Sidary
Asiy District
Board of Supents
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Church League Tilt Called Off Monday
A last minute cancellation left Sacred Hearts and Central Christians unable to meet in the Church League at the Y last night. Central Christians failed to play Sacred Hearts as scheduled with Richards Billards at Rose Avenue gym. Harry Day arranged Musketeers and Croton Troop 5 to run a preliminary Junior League game.
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Sacred Hearts
Central Christians
Richards Billards
Rose Avenue
Harry Day
Musketeers
Croton Troop 5
Golden Rule urged in coal strike talks in New York
Rev Clarence Powell, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Pottsville, urges hard coal operators and miners to follow the golden rule when meeting in New York to end the strike. The note was sent by International News Service from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, December 29.
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International News
Pottsville
New York
Clarence &Owell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Local residents attend Galion funeral services
Jr and Mrs Henry G Eise and Igan Smith of this city returned from Galion Ohio where they attended funeral services for Mrs Eises father Charles Edler Sr and the latter's grandfather.
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Henry G. Eise
Igan Smith
Galion, O
Watch Services And Parties For Ellwood City
Ellwood City prepares for New Year events with watch parties and prayer services. Community optimism runs high for 1926 with expected prosperity and opportunities noted in local reports.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood
Young People Social at Ellwood District Church
The Ellwood district held a Christmas social at the Presbyterian church with a fine program. The troupe presented The Trunk From India with a cast including Anne Jones Fay Irwin Margaret Benford Anna Bregar Bill Blocher Harold Garwig Bob Edwards Ross Parker and others. A radio program vocal solos a reading and acrobatic stunts followed along with a lunch committee of Janet Gemmil Clara Betle McConahy and Mildred George.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood
Presbyterian Church
India
Anne Jones
Micah
Fay Irwin
Peggy
Margaret Benford
Helen
Anna Bregar
Nellie
Bill Blocher
Jack
Harold Garwig
George
Bob Edwards
Jerry
Ross Parker
O'Leary
O’leary
John Streeter
Virginia Kerr
Ray Bradley
Harry Parker
Bridge Party At Chambers Home In Sec ond Street
Miss Fern Chambers and Miss Thelma Adams hosted a bridge gathering Monday evening at Miss Chambers home on Second Street. Holiday decor, a dainty lunch, and prizes for Helen Burton first and Berwick Barton second highlight the event with a long guest list of local ladies and Pittsburgh visitors.
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Ellwood City
Fern Chambers
Thelma Adams
Miss Chambers
Second Street
J. Adams
Charlotte Chambers
Helen Burton
Berwick Barton
Mesdames James Hildebrand
Beaver
Thomas Roys
Ralston Zeigler
B. M. Lawther
John Dunn, Jr
Ralph Evans
Harriet Clark
Alice Barton
Louise Barton
Ruth Lundgren
Helen Zeigler
Mary Zeigler
Clair Smith
Velma Aiken
Margaret Davis
Marguerite Dambach
Helen Barton
Betty Thory
Dorothy McKim
Dorothy Edgar
Pittsburgh
Chewton Church elects officers for coming year
The Chewton Christian church elected officers on Sunday for the ensuing year. Elders serving three year terms are Solomon Aiken and Frank Kurtz. Deacons for three years are Andrew Robertson Samuel Kelly and Oren Aiken. Five year trustee is Charles Guy. Financial Secretary serves one year Agnes Hennon. Clerk one year Frank Kurte. Treasurer one year Paul Coulter.
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Chewton
Local Woman Dies Suddenly At Home
Mrs. Steven Schuster of 316 Crescent avenue Ellwood City Pa died at 2 o clock this morning after a brief pneumonia attack. Funeral services will be held Friday at two o'clock at the Schuster home with Rev P Zultner presiding. Interment in Locust Grove cemetery. She is survived by husband Steve and five children Mike Steve Anna Fred and Henry.
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Ellwood City
Steven Schuster
Crescent Avenue
Schuster
P. Zultner
German Lutheran Church Presiding
Locust Grove Cemetery
Steve
Mike
Anna
Fred
Henry
Rev Stevenson to attend Synodical meeting in Harrisburg
Reverend A. M. Stevenson of the First Presbyterian church departed Monday for Harrisburg to join the Synodical Committee on Program and Field Activities at the Penn Harris Hotel.
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Ellwood City
A. M. Stevenson
First Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg
Synodical Committee
Penn Harris Hotel
Christmas Program Staged by Chewton Sunday School
The Chewton Sunday School presented a splendid Christmas program last Sunday in the church. It drew a well attended audience and featured songs recitations and a short playlet.
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Chewton Sunday School
Watch Party Planned by Chewton church Youth
The Chewton Christian Church youth group plans a New Year’s Eve watch party at the church. The evening will feature a program and a talk by Pastor Rev. Charles P. Durbin on the theme How Old Art Thou.
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Chewton
Funeral services for Ephriam Mains in Belton
Funeral services for Ephriam Mains, a respected Belton citizen, were held Sunday at the Remler home in Park Gate. He died Friday after a short illness at his niece Mrs Charles Remler’s home. Interment followed in North Sewickley cemetery with many friends and relatives attending.
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Ellwood City
Ephriam Mains
Belton
Charles Remler
Park Gate
Remler
North Sewickley Cemetery
Loyal Boosters Class Elects Officers at Chewton Church
The Loyal Boosters class of Chewton Christian church taught by Miss Blanche Brown held an election last Sunday. Elected officers include President Herman Guy Vice President Lewis Guy Secretary Martin Houck Assistant Secretary George Shallenberger and Treasurer Ralph Davis.
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Loyal Boosters
Chewton Christian Church
Blanche Brown
Herman Guy
Lewis Guy
Martin Houck
George Shallenberger
Ralph Davis
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Ralston’s Park Avenue Home
The Monday Night Bridge Club met at the Park Avenue residence of Mrs. Dr. Ralston with members including Mesdames Humphrey Baker Aiken Zeigler Cobler Parthemore George Cobler Boggs and the hostess. A Teachers Training Class forms at Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church instructed by Mrs. R H Kirk with eighteen pupils enrolled and more welcome.
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Bridge Club
Ellwood City
Dr. Ralston
Park Avenue
J. W. Humphrey
E. B. Baker
H. Aiken
F. Zeigler
J. G. Cobler
Harry Parthemore
George Cobler
J. W. Boggs
Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church
R. H. Kirk
City youths skate on Connoques s ing Creek at Frisco Park
Many young people of the city enjoy skating on Connoques nessing Creek at Frisco and Ewing Park during vacation as pupils from different schools take part.
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Ellwood City
Frisco
Ewing Park
Prayer Service to Be Held at Wurtemburg Church
Ellwood City Pa December 29. The midweek prayer service of the Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday evening at the home of William L Timblin.
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Ellwood City
Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church
William L. Timblin
The Pace That Thrills at Majestic Theater
Ben Lyon stars in The Pace That Thrills at the Majestic Theater. Evening listings show this feature presentation with showtimes and tickets available.
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Ellwood City
Majestic Theater
Ben Lyon
Hospital notes record birth at local hospital
Mrs Anna Young of Wayne Avenue admitted to the hospital. Clara Pheil gave birth to a daughter.
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Ellwood City
Anna Young
Wayne Avenue
Clara Pheil
Community Notes of Chewton Residents and Visitors
Local items report births at Chewton with families Kent and Brown, visiting relatives from Hiram, Beaver Falls, Ellwood City, New Castle, and Turkey Hill. Christmas visits include Reinheimer, Guy, Yoho, Wetzel, and Aiken families, with multiple residents sharing holiday greetings and gatherings.
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Chewton
Carl Kent
Charles Brown
Turkey Hill
A. C. Young
Charles
Paul
Millie
Hiram, C
C. R. Coulter
Carrie Reinheimer
Eriest Reinheimer
Ellwood City
S. Herkenrother
Scott and
Agnes Weiskop
Ford Aiken
Mary
Roy Newton
John Newton
New Port
Floor Horsemen Win At Wampum
Wampum High School fell 27 26 to the Floor Horsemen in a tight finish. Bill Jones sparked the invaders with two late baskets as Marian and Slocum scored heavily for the visitors. Rubino led Wampum with seven field goals, while Slocum and Marian contributed solid totals.
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Ellwood City
Wampum High School
Wampum
Bill Jones
Invaders
Marian
Slocum
Rubino
Wampum Hi
Ellwood Aiello
Een Ek Oar Ag
Amt
Marian Rubino
D. Jones
Gallard
Moorhead Demark
Recah
W. Jones
Hutchison
Arello
Demark
White
Moorhead
Billwood
Boone
Post Office Returns To Normal After Holiday Rush
Ellwood City post office staff report business is returning to normal after an unprecedented holiday rush. While precise totals are not yet available, officials say prior records for volume were broken during the holiday period.
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Ellwood City
Postoffice
Ellwood Post Office
Bickett Earns Notable Honor With Special Session Call
M. J. Bickett, Lawrence county representative, is summoned to a state legislative special session, a rare honor reflecting service at Harrisburg. The January 12 call by Governor Pinchot Simmons follows a long gap since 1906, with Bickett and fellow Lawrence county members likely to depart early in the week.
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Ellwood City
M. J. Bickett
Lawrence County
Harrisburg
George T. Weingartner
New Castle
Pinchot Simmons
Representative Bickett
Rainbow Orchestra Members Play at Zelienople Alumni Dance
Members of the Rainbow Orchestra performed at the Alumni Dance in Zelienople last night. The ensemble included Ed ward Butler LeRoy Simon Berlin Smith Levon Knox and Ray Jordon.
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Rainbow Orchestra
Ellwood City
Zelienople
Edward Butler
LeRoy Simon
Berlin Smith
Levon Knox
Ray Jordon
Mr and Mrs W C Martin Head South for Florida Trip
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Martin of Spring Avenue left Saturday for a ten days’ trip to Florida.
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Ellwood City
W. C. Martin
Spring Avenue
Florida
Beaver Falls Reports Automobile Stolen
The Beaver Falls police report a 1925 Chevrolet coach with Pennsylvania license 194-323 stolen from the streets. Authorities are on the lookout for the vehicle.
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Beaver Falls
Pennsylvania
Cantata The Real Santa Claus at Baptist Church
A cantata titled The Real Santa Claus will be presented Wednesday evening by the Baptist church Sunday school youth under Mrs. L. H. Wehman. Harold Garwig plays the tramp turning into Santa Claus, Zelda Wehman portrays Molly. Several choruses including Flower Girls Cooks and Soldier Boys and Girls will sing.
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Ellwood City
Santa Claus
Baptist Church
L. H. Wehman
Harold Garwig
Zelda Wehman
Molly
Local visitors and home stays noted around town
Harold Zeigler of Gary Indiana visits his parents on Pittsburgh Circle and plans to return tonight. Adrian college coach D Spangler and wife stay with Mrs George Roys on Wayne Avenue. Pittsburgh trips include Tony Beatrice Mrs Tresa Lordi James Fox and others. Detroit Detroit and Ann Arbor visitors return home. Delta Gamma Theta Sorority hosts luncheon at McCreary's Pittsburgh with Muskingum College.
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Harold Zeigler
Gary
Ind
Fred Zeigler
Pittsburgh Circle
D. Spangler
Adrian College
Spangler
George Roys
Wayne Avenue
Tony Beatrice
Second Street
Pittsburgh
Tresa Lordi
James Fox
Fourth Street
Friends
Harry Zono
Wally Santillo
Beaver Falls
Marguerite Dambach
Charles Beethan
Somerset
Sara Rice
New Castle
B. F. Goodrich
Detroit
Frank Reed
Ann Arbor
Mich
J. M. Barton
Spring Avenue
Fern Chambers
Dorothy Edgar
Berwick Barton
McCreary’s
Delta Gamma Theta Sorority
Muskingum College
Helen Barton
Kalamazoo
B. A. Barton
Glenn Avenue
Harriet Clark
Thelma Adams
Trees Removed From Ellwood City Homes After Christmas
Christmas trees in Ellwood City homes have been taken down and carted to the rubbish heap. While most stay until New Year’s, some householders began removing them early.
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Ellwood City
Clarksburg Mercury Edges Up as Cold Remains
Partial relief from extreme cold reached Clarksburg and surrounding towns as temperatures rose slightly. Buckhannon and Cairo stayed well below, at five and four below zero, while Clarksburg and Fairmont rose to two above. Mountain snow drifts blocked many roads.
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International News Service
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Mercury
Buckhannon
Cairo
Fairmont
Kneeling at bier of friend, woman dies in Mt Carmel
Agnes Grey Scavage knelt at the bier of friend Mrs Wim Urbanowitz in Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania. She suffered heart attack, collapsed, and died within minutes as mourners watched.
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MT. Carmel
Agnes Grey
Wim. Urbanowitz
Roads Closed By Drifting Snow In Western PA
Western Pennsylvania road sections are blocked by drifting snow as of December 29. The William Penn highway from Ebensburg to Cresson, the Albion to Girard route, the Yellowstone Trail from Erie to the Ohio line, and the Union City to Erie route are affected. Snow removal crews work to reopen them by tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Highways
Ebensburg
Cresson
Albion
Girard
Erie
Ohio Line
Union City
Alarm at East Washington Street Cellar Fails to Find Intruder
Police responded to a call about a person in the cellar at 653 East Washington street. Officers Horner Thompson and Syling arrived to investigate and found the report to be a false alarm.
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East Washington Street
Horner, Thompson
Syling
Oil City Franklin trolley service may be abandoned soon
Oil City and Franklin face possible end of Citizens' Traction company operations with bus routes already cut between Pleasantville and Titusville and a forecasted end to the trolley link by April 1. Pending revamping of municipal and interurban transport, significant reductions loom for the region. Women masters of hounds noted in a separate line.
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Oil City
Franklin
Citizens’ Traction Company
Pleasantville
Titusville
Hyde
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