Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

New Castle News in New Castle, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 40 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1925

Page

23

Luncheon Bridge Hosted by Miss Jessie Wilson at New Castle Field Club

Miss Jessie Wilson of North Mercer street presided at a luncheon bridge for 140 guests at the New Castle Field Club. Mrs. C. D. Bierer of Uniontown, Pa., hosted as house guest with aides including Mrs. H. E. Stevenson and Miss Sally Lou Offutt. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Wasser, Mrs. Brindle, and several Philadelphia and Pittsburgh guests.

Jessie Wilson North Mercer Street New Castle Field Club C. D. Bierer Uniontown H. E. Stevenson Lake Mc

Brooks Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary At Home

Mr and Mrs O G Brooks celebrated their silver anniversary hosting friends at their Cleveland avenue home on Christmas day. An elaborate noonday dinner was served at a well appointed table with seasonal colors. Twelve covers were set and guests received many useful and attractive gifts.

O. G. Brooks Cleveland “Avenue

Mrs J D Parker Hosts W B Club at Wick Avenue

Mrs J D Parker entertained the W B club at her Wick avenue home on Tuesday. After a brief business meeting the group spent the remaining hours socializing. Mrs Fred Robison assisted in serving refreshments.

J. D. Parker W. B. Club Wick Avenue Fred Robison

Attractive Dinner at Bedford Inn

Members of the First Methodist church basketball team entertained at a prettily appointed dinner at the Bedford Inn New Bedford Tuesday evening with their wives and friends as guests. A red and white color scheme and tall red tapers illuminated the dining room where an elaborate menu was served for twenty six. Mr and Mrs R L Meermans were among the invited guests. After dinner hours were spent with informal pastimes dancing and music. The committee in charge was Thornton Allen Donald R McFall and Earl Ruby.

First Methodist Church Bedford Inn New Bedford R. L. Meermans Thornton Allen Donald R. McFall Earl Ruby

Daughters of Veterans Dinner Elects Officers in Knights of Pythias Hall

A Tuesday evening event by the Daughters of Veterans Degree team of the Civil War in Knights of Pythias hall featured candles in crystal holders and poinsettias as decorations. Mrs Emma McKissick led a 6:30 chicken dinner with 25 guests served by her committee. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Emma McKissick Vice President Mrs Carrie Heitzman Treasurer Mrs Clark Secretary Mrs Edna Gillespie Press Reporter Mrs Minnie Mayers Captain of team Mrs Sarah Fray. Christmas gifts exchanged and plans set to entertain four weeks later at Mrs Q C Crooks home with associate hostess Mrs Pearl Cook.

Beulah Marie Phillips Birthday Celebrated in Woodlawn

Honoring the ninth birthday of Beulah Marie Phillips Miss Elizabeth De Pugh won the prize in a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Samuels on Emery avenue Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served by the hostess with helpers Miss Rachel Samuels and Mrs Clarence Samuels. Guests included Elizabeth DePugh Margaret Lent Catherine Tatler Sara Rowe Mildred Rowe Phyllis Richardson Gladys Richardson Margaret Lucille Edward Winter Thelma Lawson and Master Bobby Lawson.

Beulah Marie Phillips Woodlawn William Samuels Emery Avenue Elizabeth DePugh Rachel Samuels Clarence Samuels Margaret Lent Catherine Tatler Sara Mildred Rowe Phyllis Gladys Richardson Margaret Lucille Edward Winter Thelma Lawson Bobby Lawson

Mrs Swanson Hosts Senora Club Gathering on Albert Street

Mrs John Swanson greeted Senora Club members Tuesday afternoon at her Albert street home. Christmas gifts were exchanged and games and chat filled the event. Prizes went to Mrs Knut Nelson and Mrs David Nelson. Miss Ellen Swanson of Chicago was a special guest. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Miss Evelyn Swanson. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

John Swanson Senora Club Albert Street Knut Nelson David Nelson Ellen Swanson Chicago Evelyn Swanson

Marriage of Miss Susie Tucker to William Ball

Miss Susie Tucker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Tucker of Acorn Street, wed William Ball of Detroit Midh. The ceremony occurred October 31 1925 at the Wesleyan Methodist parsonage in Erie PA with Rev A L White officiating. Mr and Mrs Ball have gone to reside in Detroit.

Susie Tucker Benjamin Tucker Acorn Street William Ball Detroit Erie Weslyan Methodist Church A. L Ball Rey. Ng

Luncheon Bridge At Local Field Club

Fifty two covers were arranged at the luncheon bridge event held Tuesday at the New Castle Field Club. Holiday decorations graced the tables as hosts Mrs C J Kirk and Mrs Robert Garland oversaw the gathering. Prizes for bridge went to Mrs Edna Uber and Mrs Alex Williams. Participants included Alex Williams of Philadelphia Mrs H J Graham of Wilkinsburg Mrs Cecil Sniff of New York City and Mrs W Grant Miller of La Harte Illinois.

New Castle Field Club C. J. Kirk Robert Garland Edna Uber Alex Williams Philadelphia H. J. Graham Wilkinsburg Cecil Sniff New York City W. Grant Miller la Harte Ill

Local Clubs Listed With Members and Streets

The T T Club through Les Bonnes Femmes Club are named with members led by Mrs. J H Michaels Mrs Thomas Sullivan Mrs A E Kerr Mrs George Sisley Mrs Edward Pritchard Mrs G P McElroy Mrs J R Elam Mrs Frank Nolan and others, each associated with streets such as Scott street Pennsylvania avenue Ellwood road Smithfield street Long avenue Huron avenue Neshannock avenue Edgewood avenue Croton avenue and Croton avenue respectively.

T. T J. H. Michaels Scott Street Thomas Sullivan Pennsylvania Avenue Embroidery Circle A. E. Kerr Ellwood Road George Sisley Smithfield Street Y. O B Edward Pritchard Long Avenue G. 1921 G. P. McElroy Huron Avenue

Marriage of Alice Margaret Coates to Joseph W. Park

Mrs James B Coates of Edenburg announces the marriage of her daughter Alice Margaret to Joseph W Park of Edenburg. The ceremony was held Thursday December 24 at the Central Christian church with Rev George Owen officiating. Alice attended local high school and New Castle Business College and worked at Brown and Hamilton. Park served in the U S Navy three years and now works for Lake Erie Limestone of Hillsville. They will reside in Edenburg.

James B. Coates Edenburg Alice Margaret Joseph W. Park Central Christian Church George Owen New Castle Business College Brown and Hamilton Company Park U.S. Navy

Kensington Grama Hold Annual Christmas Party

Thirteen members of the Grama da Kensington attended a Christmas party at Mrs. William McIver’s Shaw Street home Tuesday evening with Miss Harriet Hughes as the sole special guest. The event featured Kensington and music, Christmas gifts exchanged, and refreshments in seasonal colors. On January 7, the group and their husbands will dine at 6 o'clock at Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Love’s West Washington Street residence.

Gramada Kensington William McIver Shaw Street Harriet Hughes Bruce Love West Washington Street

We Moderns Club Meets At Laurel Avenue Home

Members gathered Monday evening at Miss Gertrude Dagnon’s Laurel avenue home with Miss Artis Rhyal and Miss Margaret Davis as special guests. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by Misses Mae and Gertrude Dagnon. In three weeks the group will meet with Miss Elizabeth McIntyre of Atlantic avenue.

We Moderns Club Gertrude Dagnon Laurel Avenue Artis Rhyal Margaret Davis Dagnon Mae Elizabeth McIntyre Atlantic Avenue

Kensington Club Meeting At Mrs. King Home

Mrs. E. C. King hosted N. B. Kensington members at Sheridan Avenue on Tuesday. A 1 o'clock luncheon and seasonal decorations preceded an afternoon of needlework and chat with Mrs. H. E. Martin assisting. In two weeks the regular meeting will be with Mrs. E. A. Free.

N. H. B. Kensington E. C. King N. B. Kensington Sheridan Avenue H. E. Martin E. A. Free Edgewood Avenue

Social Hour club meeting at Morton street home

Christmas Jones decorated the home of Mrs. Charles Sturdevant on Morton street for a Social Hour club gathering. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by Miss Anna Glover. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Book in two weeks.

Christmas Jones Charles Sturdevant Morton Street Anna Glover Charles Book Neshannock Avenue

West Side Club Meeting Delayed One Week

The West Side club meeting scheduled for Thursday with Mrs. Ann Gillespie of Milton Street has been postponed for one week.

West Side Club Ann Gillespie Milton Street

Local residents attend event with C Cousins M Mayers

Priscilla Grace Cousins Miss Minnie Mayers and Ralph Mayers of this city attended a meeting or event on a day noted as the 12th in the report. The brief item highlights their presence among attendees and the local social news.

Priscilla-Grace Cousins Minnie Mayers Ralph Mayers

Dinner gathering of the Priscilla Grace Cousins

Mrs. Jessie Derr of Sharon Pennsylvania hosted a Tuesday dinner for members of the Priscilla Grace Cousins. Twenty cousins attended and spent the afternoon socializing.

Jessie Derr Sharon Priscilla-Grace Cousins

Christmas Party Of E O W Club Held At Mrs McArthur

Members of the E O W club gathered at Mrs Frank McArthur’s Winslow Avenue home for a Christmas party with a decorated tree. Special guest Mrs James Goodchild attended, and Mrs Burdett King and Mrs Thomas Maloney assisted the host. On Thursday January 7, the members will visit Mrs Burdett King on North Mill Street.

E. O. W. Club Frank McArthur Winslow Avenue James Goodchild Burdett King Thomas Maloney North Mill Street

Mrs George Morgan Guest at Al Canza Kensington Party

Mrs George Morgan of Corry Pennsylvania attended a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Al canza Kensington at Mrs Ben Jones home on Temple avenue Christmas decorations adorned the event Music and needlework provided entertainment later dainty refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Eleanor Leasure and Mrs George Kennedy assisting A note announces Thursday January 28 as the next hosting by Mrs George Kennedy of Huron avenue

George Morgan Corry Alcanza Kensington Ben Jones Temple Avenue Eleanor Leasure George Kennedy Huron Avenue

Kensington Handles New Year Banquet Arrangements

Arrangements are completed for the annual New Year’s banquet for the Tuesday Kensington members and their husbands. The dinner is set for New Year’s night at 6 30 at the home of Mrs. Sara E Hickok 305 East Lincoln avenue with a varied program planned for an unusually successful event.

Kensington Sara E. Hickok East Lincoln Avenue

Busy Bee Bunch Dines with Miss Mary Schaas

Miss Mary Schaas hosted a dinner at her West Washington street home for the Busy Bee Bunch and guests. Helpers included Miss Sara Artz, Miss Ida Wester, Miss Virginia Bender, and Mrs. A. Schaas. Afterward the group attended a Christmas program at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Mary Schaas West Washington Street Busy Bee Bunch Sara Artz Ida Wester Virginia Bender A. Schaas St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

B B Club Meets At Mrs Siegfried Home Social Evening

The B. B. Club members enjoyed a Tuesday evening at Mrs. Charles Siegfried's home on County Line street with the usual social pastimes. Mrs. A. Tunison helped serve refreshments and Mrs. Irwin Gibson will host at her North Jefferson street home in two weeks.

B. B. Club Charles Siegfried County Line Street A. Tunison Irwin Gibson North Jefferson Street

Miss Botham and George E Smith wed at First M E Church

Miss Virginia L Botham of West Washington Street and George E Smith were married at high noon today in the parsonage of the First M E Church with Rev D R Dunn officiating. They will reside in Pittsburgh.

West Washington Street George E. Smith M. E D. R. Dunn Croton M. E

Fern Leaf Club Members Enjoy Home Evening

The Fern Leaf Club gathered at Mrs. Jess Badger’s Adams Street home Tuesday for sewing and music with Christmas tones in decor. In two weeks the group will meet again with Mrs. E. E. Blaine on Walnut Street.

Fern Leaf Club Jess Badger Adams Street E. E. Blaine Walnut Street

Ss L Club Meeting Postponed Two Weeks

The meeting of the 1923 Ss L club scheduled for this evening has been postponed for two weeks.

Ss. L. Club

Weekly Euchre Event Tonight in St Josephs Hall

The weekly euchre will take place this evening at 8 30 in St Josephs Hall with players gathering for round robin games and social play at the parish venue.

St. Joseph's Hall

Personal Notices From Milton To Marshall Avenue

Personal mentions list visits and guests across Milton Toledo Chicago Greensburg and Pittsburgh with many hosting households and relatives. It notes movers births funerals travel resets Christmas and New Year plans among the McNess Stewart Swanson Long Shoaff Ryan Fralick McClure and other families. Curtis Albert birth is recorded with the Rauschenbaughs.

Religious and Fraternal Circles Meet in New Castle

The Kate A. Hill Missionary Society of the Second U P church will meet at Miss Kathryn Newbery's home 137 Garfield Avenue Monday evening January 4. New Castle Chapter No 93 A I A holds its regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock with Christmas gifts exchange and social time for members.

Kate A. Hill New Castle

Berean Bible Class Meeting This Friday

The Berean Bible Class will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Rudesill on Richelieu avenue and Mrs. W. B. Rodgers as leader.

Berean Bible Frank Rudesill Richelieu Avenue W. B. Rodgers Rudesill

Loyal Ladies League and Church Council Meetings

The Loyal Ladies League meets tonight in the Knights of Malta hall at 349 East Washington. A speaker will be present. St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church holds a special important church council meeting tonight at 7 30. The Catechumen class meets Saturday at 9 30 for religious instruction and the adult catechumens class gathers Sunday at 2 30 for its first meeting.

Knights of Malta East Washington St Loyal Ladies League Washington Street Church Council of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Missionary Society Meets for India School Memorial

The Women's Missionary Society of St. John's Lutheran met at Mrs. Frank Winner's home with eighteen members. Miss Emma Thompson led devotionals and the group discussed "A school in India." A generous offering will fund the Virginia Boyer school at Kodaikanal, India, a memorial to Miss Boyer, formerly of Zelienople, who drowned two years ago.

Davies Resigns as Head Coach at Allegheny

Tom Davies, coach of Allegheny College football, resigned and will not mentor the Meadville school next year. The surprise move follows rumors of two eastern offers, with possible work at Boston College. Davies is a former University of Pittsburgh star athlete.

Tom Davies Allegheny Meadville Methodist Davies Cavanaugh Boston College University of Pittsburgh

Watch Party by Westfield Church Youth Group

Members of the Christian Endeavor Society of Westfield Presbyterian Church plan a watch party Thursday evening December 31 at the home of C. R. Sherrer in Edenburg. Rev. Ross M. Haverfield will supervise.

Christian Endeavor Society Westfield Presbyterian Church C. R. Sherrer Edenburg Ross M. Haverfield

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes

Admitted list includes Mrs Louise Stroup and Jean Himle among others. Ruth Sproot, Clarence Lusk, and Emma Scherraldi noted. Discharged patients include Florence Marini and Theresa Marini, Joe Mil lich, and Fredrica Maine.

Louise Stroup Boston Avenue John Koell Wampum Ruth Sproot Leasure Avenue Jean Himle South Bay Street Emma Scherraldi Edenburg Clarence Lusk Wilmington Avenue Florence and Theresa Marini Long Avenue Joe Milich Bessemer Fredrica Maine South Jefferson Street

Y W C A Announces No Reducing Class This Week

The Y W C A states there will be no reducing class on Thursday evening. The class will resume Thursday January 7. The girls gym class meets Saturday at 9 30 am. This will be the only gym class this week with other Y W C A classes starting regular meetings next week.

Y. W

Open House at Y M C A on New Year’s Day

Social Secretary Walter E. Kirker announces a New Year’s Day open house at the Y M C A in New Castle. All men and boys may use the facility by obtaining a pass at the lobby desk, with five afternoon basketball games and an evening exhibition featuring about one hundred boys. Parents and friends are invited.

Walter E. Kirker New Castle Harry S. Day

Presbyterians Face Methodists Tonight In Preliminary Clash

Central Presbyterians clash with the First Methodists at the Y for the 8 o clock preliminary game to the New Castle and Sharon P O Electric teams. A fast game is expected.

Central Presbyterians First Methodists New Castle Sharon P.O

Croton Boy Scout Troop 5 Meets Tonight

Croton Boy Scout Troop 5 holds its weekly meeting at 7 30 PM at the Croton school headquarters Scoutmaster Ralph Davis urges a large turnout.

Croton Croton School Ralph Davis

Fiddlers Contest Crowned McBride in Old Time Event

G C McBride of New Galilee won first place in the Old Time Fiddlers contest at the Penn theatre. The event featured five fiddlers and an orchestral finale of Turkey in the Straw. Finals are set for Thursday with $20, $15 and $10 gold prizes for first to third.

Penn Theatre Santa Claus G. C. McBride New Galilee Mr. McBride Emmet Long J. W. Guy G. L. Burkett L. B. Colvin W. McCracken William Todd W. C. Clark J. D. Brown Penn Lobby

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lia Ptc Berny Mack Jolly Tell Club The Ilack Gerson Your Jeweler North Mercer Street Penn Theater Bidg North Mercer St Terry Carson Atkinson Paint & Glass Company Bell Phone Pittsburgh Proof Products Palais Royale Benny Mack P. L. Hogue Gramoda Kensington URATL Kimball Post Office Botham Smith U. L. Club Thomas G. McNess Toledo E. L. Stewart Ridge Street Fern Street Stanley Legg Chicago Heights O. S. Goodwin West Moody Avenue Chicago, Ill Galia Null Greensburg, Pa Paris Shoaff Highland Avenue Betty Ryan P. A. Baker Pittsburgh Morris Street A. R. Wilson East Washington Street Altoona O. O. Rauschenbaugh Andrew Street Curtis Albert W. B. Caldwell Croton Avenue Verona Jennie Robert W. W. Fielding Winter Avenue Steubenville George F. King Eleanor Ryan South Side Hospital W. J. Ryan R. C. Fralick Norwood Avenue Buffalo N. Y B. S. Deuel C. H. McClure Stoneboro W. R. McCay Maryland A. G. McClure Marshall Avenue Second U. P. Church Berean Bible Class Westfield Shenango Valley Hospital Y. W.C. A. Notes Thorn & Summers Reliable Store Croton Boy Scouts Davis Shoe Co Stork Shop E. North Street
Search Courier

Search the New Castle News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The New Castle News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication