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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1925
Page
33
Shenango Pottery Company plans a strong year under president James Smith with orders at seventy five percent capacity. The plant, expanded in 1925, boasts advanced equipment and landscaped grounds, while focusing on institutional china for hospitals hotels and the U S Navy.
Keep farm accounts starting January 1 to track profits and losses and guide profitable farming decisions. Plant cellar garden produce like Witloof chicory and rhubarb for winter salads and sauces. Winter is ideal for stable improvements to save labor and increase cow comfort. Force early flowering shrubs indoors and later cherry and apple for winter blooms. Buy breeding cockerels now to avoid higher prices later and avoid storage costs. Remember the State Show dates January 18 to 22, 1926.
Grove City Pa December 30 distribution of the 1926 budget books is under way at the Grove City National Bank. The practice occurs annually as banks handle the distribution of the budget volumes.
Mercer Pa December 30 The Mercer Ministerial Association announced a union week of prayer for five churches from January 4 to January 11 followed by a week of services in each church. Pittsburgh Laymen's Association will send speakers January 17 with mass meetings for women and men.
The 45th mid winter party of the Mercer Social Club was held last evening at the club parlors on Butler street. Francis Dillon orchestra provided music. Mrs James McCracken and Mrs Zach Simpson catered. Sixty couples attended. Officers listed: F F Filer president L E Ostrye vice president Kenneth Crill secretary treasurer T A Sampson E B Reed and Stanley Patterson committee.
The wedding of Miss Josephine Ives and Dr. Roland Redmond of Dixon Illinois is set for December 30. Dr Redmond, a former Mercer boy and Pitt Dental School graduate, practices dentistry in Dixon. his mother Mrs James Orr and sisters traveled to the city for the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Charles Mitcheltree held a 6 o'clock Christmas dinner at their home with 22 in attendance. Yuletide decorations and an elaborate menu highlighted the event. Hostess was assisted by daughters Katheryn and Wilma Mitcheltree. Out of town guests included Carl Johnston and daughters Ruth Dorothy and Ethel Marie Harry Idleman Roy Ellis and son Horace D R Garrett and Z H Miller and Fred Shields from New Bedford and West Middlesex Youngstown.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallace hosted a Christmas meal at their home with nine place settings. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McCallister of New Castle, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crawford, Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace, Scott Wallace, and Everett Wallace.
A long list of residents and guests mark Christmas gatherings across New Castle and surrounding areas. Attendees include the Kerr and Meek families at the Allen home, the Myers family at the Fred Myers residence, and visits by Mrs. Merchant of Fort Arthur to Paul Merchant’s home.
Frank F. Renner manager of the Clairton branch of the Manufacturers Light and Heat Company was shot during a robbery attempt at his office and died in a local hospital. He is the third bandit victim of the holidays, following I. L. Gump who was killed in a mine payroll robbery and Ross Perry who was shot by a robber near Port Perry.
The First National Bank of Grove City hosted a testimonial dinner at Vanity Fair Tea Room on Pine Street for auditor Howard Thomas who leaves for Miami after nine years of service. Directors presented him a wrist watch. He departs city permanently.
Advertisement lists prices for numerous creams soaps and toiletries including Boncilla 50c Woodbury 36c and Palmolive 20c with multiple brands such as Resinol Cutex Pond's and Jergens. Bundled offers show three for deals and discounts across brands.
Slippery Rock notes Mrs. Glenn recovering from a diphtheria attack at home on Normal avenue with no other cases in the household. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned, including teachers in Youngstown and Paterson, family visits, and holiday gatherings. The report also covers a gas outage after a gas line break near Gobblers Knob, ongoing illnesses, Christmas visits, and recoveries, including a goiter operation recovery and a pupil from Hood college on vacation.
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