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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1925

Page

37

Man O War's Son Captures Turf Honors

American Flag, son of Man O War, dominates as top three year old, while Pompey tops two year olds with Futurity and Hopeful wins. Flying Ebony surprises at Churchill Downs, and Coventry upsets in the Pimlico Preakness. Imperials beat Scholastics as Harris and Cowmeadow shine for the losers in New Wilmington action.

England Baiward France American Flag O’ War Pompey Flight of Time Flying Ebony Earl Sande Pimlico Coventry

Phantoms overpower First Baptist in YMCA basketball

Phantoms defeat First Baptist 25 to 11 Tuesday at the Y M C A gym. Sankey and Pittaway led the winners with four field goals each while Mc Clymonds starred for the losers. Handle and substitutions listed with a 15 to 4 halftime margin.

First Baptist Church Phantoms Sankey Pittaway McClymonds Phantom Five First Baptist Hayden Pittaway Pad Wise Wallace Lena Brenner Shuriff Rashi Ace Ae Smith Bon Rie Os Campbell Vago Shuliff Campbell Alfare Smith

Imperials Edge Central Christians In Close Gym Bout

The Imperial Five coached by Andy Hartman defeated Central Christians 15 to 13 at the Y gym in a tight, back and forth floor game. The Imperials led most of the way and held on to restore their form.

New Wilmington Andy Hartman Imperial Five Central Christians Imperials

Stecher Named Mat Champion by New York Commission

New York December 29 1925 Stecher who dominated the catch as can wrestling season emerged as a recognized champion by the New York Commission after a tumultuous year that saw Strangler Lewis lose the title and be hospitalized Wayne Munn also disputed the claim while facing stiff opposition from rivals including Stanislaus Zbyszko in Philadelphia.

Stecher New York Commission International News Service New York Strangler Lewis Wayne Big” Munn University of Nebraska Strangler Manny Zbyszko Philadelphia Stanislaus Munn

Wampum Scouts Dominant Over Junior A YMCA Team

Wampum Scouts crushed the Junior A YMCA squad 28 to 2 in the association gym. Hennon led with six field goals, Boone and Gaffney added multiple scores, while McLaughlin scored the lone points for New Castle from foul shots.

Wampum Boy Association Hennon McLaughlin New Castle Junior A Wampum Boone Goodwin Gaffney A. Jones Hennon McBurney Hildebrand Sage Herbert Gaffney Boone Sage Chris Clark

Re Broadcast Plan For New Years Day 1926

A diagram outlines the intercontinental broadcast exchange for New Year 1926. London program sent via Station 5XX on 1600 meters to Belfast Maine and transformed to 52 meters for WJZ New York. Wires carry to KDKA Pittsburgh WRC Washington and WBZ Springfield with WJZ also on 455 meters. Big Ben chimes from London Tower broadcast at midnight and a New Year’s program follows.

Intercontinental Broadcast Exchange London Atlantic 5XX Belfast WJZ New York Boundbrook N. J KDKA Pittsburgh WRC Washington WBZ Springfield Mass Tower of London

Radio East Side Noise Sparks Community Talks and DX Log

Reader letters report reception issues on the East Side tied to W E A B and WGHB in Clearwater Florida. Messages list dozens of stations logged from 7:30 pm to 2:30 am and claim 150 stations with 250 expected, noting DX efforts and a church outreach plan for stronger Sunday attendance.

Katie Bender Clearwater Florida WGHB KFO WLID WSI WGY WTAM WCAE WSBC WMR KDKA WLS WJJD WHAS WXAC WMMB WCLS WPG WREO WJAX WBOQ WSMB KOA WSAI WCCO WSB WQJ WRC WFAA WJIRL WLIB WOAW WJAZ WFAD WLBL WENR KFLB WDAF Clifford Clements CKNC Toronto Canada 6KW Tumuca Cuba CYL Mexico City KFI KPO KFWB WMBF WBAP WEAA KGW KFMX KOIL WGBU Fulford Fla PWX Havana KNX Los Angeles KFM Austin Tex

Holiday Party Held by Seventh Ward at Local Church

The Madison Avenue Christian church basement hosted the Seventh Ward News holiday gathering Tuesday evening. Many church youths attended as games and music filled the night, followed by seasonal refreshments served by the organizing committee led by Doris Franklin with Helen Wilson Irene Dibbley Harold McCartney and Milton McHattie assisting.

Madison Avenue Christian Church R. A. Franklin Doris Franklin Helen Wilson Irene Dibbley Harold McCartney Milton McHattie

Portland Sports Fact Check Amid Unnamed Athlete

A cryptic note questions KGW in Portland Oregon and asks which other figures achieve greater reach than a cited young athlete. It hints at local broadcasting or athletic comparisons without naming individuals or events.

KGW Portland Oregon

Broadcast Schedule for KYW and WBE Stations on New Year's Eve 1925

Program listings for KYW Chicago and WBE New England show December 31 1925 lineups including bedtime stories speeches readings musical programs insomnia club and end of year services. Times cover CST and EST with concerts Irish music guitar ukulele and weather reports toward the New Year.

KYW Chicago Central Standard WBE New England Little Symphony Orchestra United States New Yyar's Revue

Stay for Church Sunday Observance Noted

The note indicates a community event where attendance at Sunday School will be emphasized during a church Sunday. It calls on families to stay for services and participate in the church’s Sunday program.

Transportation department caps three-game set in bowling league

The Penna Ohio Electric company bowling league at Pierce and Bartsch alleys saw the Transportation department cap two games of the three. Lackey posted the high score of 178 for the evening. The results follow.

Transportation Department Commercial Department Ohio Electric Company Pierce & Bartsch Lackey Transportation

Newspapermen Meet In Harrisburg January 19

Harrisburg hosts the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association on Tuesday January 19. The program includes executive committee at 9 a m general session 10 to 12 30 and afternoon reports and officer election from 2 to 5. Speakers include Charles B Spatz James Wright Brown Frank E Gannet and Ross W Kellogg with a dinner at 6 30 p m.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers’ Association Albert W. Fell Charles B. Spatz Boyertown Association John L. Stewart Washington Edwin 8.Friendly The New York Sun James Wright Brown Frank E. Gannett Ross W. Kellogg Ithaca N. Y

Christmas Pageant At Second Church Raises Over Seven Hundred

The Second United Presbyterian Church Sunday school raised more than $700 as a white gift offering during the Christmas program. The pageant Like the Wise Men, told by Josephine Allen, drew a large audience. Orchestra and choir numbers highlighted the evening, with thanks to the committee of Mr and Mrs David Rees Mr and Mrs Dwight Connor and Miss Hanna.

Second United Presbyterian Church Josephine Allen David Rees Dwight Connor Hanna

Watch Parties Planned in Seventh Ward Churches

Plans are set for two Seventh Ward watch parties on Thursday evening. At Mahoning Methodist Church a 8 p m to 12 m social and devotional program includes music and refreshments. Mahoning Presbyterian Church hosts Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society with a readings and musical program plus an old fashioned spelling bee. tickets fund missionary apportionment.

Seventh Ward Mahoning Methodist Church Mahoning Presbyterian Church Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society

Yuletide Program Delights E and A Division Workers

Pennsylvania Railroad E and A division employees from the seventh ward attended a senior high school Yuletide program Tuesday afternoon. Attendees said the program was interesting and well enjoyed.

E. & A. Division Pennsylvania Railroad Seventh Ward

Miss Isabel Wallace Visits Harbor Bridge Guest

Miss Isabel Wallace of Harbor Bridge spent Tuesday as the guest of Miss Harriet Truby of North Cedar Street, enjoying an afternoon together and social calls.

Isabel Wallace Harbor Bridge Harriet Truby N. Cedar Street

Mrs. Harlan Haun Visits Akron Homecoming

Mrs. Harlan Haun of Akron has returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weitz on West Madison Avenue.

Harlan Haun Akron W. E. Weitz W. Madison Avenue

Coulters Return Home After Visit to Canton Relatives

Mr and Mrs J C Coulter of Ashland avenue have returned home following a visit to relatives in Canton Ohio.

Canton J. C. Coulter Ashland Avenue

Agan Returns to Penn After Winter Vacation

James Agan of West Madison Avenue, a University of Pennsylvania student, has returned to campus to resume his studies following a vacation spent at his parents Mr and Mrs J L Agan home

James Agan West Madison Avenue University of Pennsylvania J. L. Agan

Cameron Visit Of Charles McCann To Grandparents

Charles McCann of West Clayton street visits at the Cameron home of his grandparents in Cameron West Virginia.

Cameron Charles McCann West Clayton Street Cameron, W. Va

Visiting Here by Plaingrove Man at Montgomery Ave Home

Ralph DeVivo of Plaingrove New Jersey is visiting at the home of his uncle M DeVivo on Montgomery avenue.

Ralph DeVivo Plaingrove N. J M. DeVivo Montgomery Avenue

McBride Family Greet Guests From Ravenna

Mr and Mrs J H McBride of Arch street plan New Year’s guests from Ravenna Ohio Mr and Mrs Sam Kipp and family to visit over the weekend and during New Year’s.

J. H. McBride Arch Street Sam Kipp Ravenna

Shannon Family Returns to Butler After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. 8. W. Shannon and daughter Elizabeth of Butler along with Floyd B. Shannon, a student at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, returned to Butler following a visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Fox on Sixth Street.

Ammonia Burn Injures Man at New Castle Sausage Plant

Gerald Watter of North Cedar street suffered facial and hand burns from ammonia while working at the New Castle Sausage company on Monday afternoon. The injuries, though painful, are not serious and he was taken to his parents' home for care.

Gerald Watter North Cedar Street New Castle

Vatter Couple Living On Cedar Street Report Quiet Recovery

Mr and Mrs R Vatter reside on Cedar street as he recovers and remains as well as can be expected, with family noting steady improvement.

Mrs. R. Vatter Cedar Street

Radiator Works Bowling League Results Report

Office team won three games from Foundry in last evening’s National Radiator Company league action. Machine Shop took two of three from Fitting and Machining. McNickle of Office posted the high score with 184.

Office McNickle

County W C T U Victory Luncheon Set for Jan 16

Lawrence County Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold their annual Victory Luncheon on Saturday January 16 at Central Presbyterian Church. President Miss Margaret Walker arranged an after dinner program and many county workers are expected to attend.

Lawrence County

Tarentum Service Station Manager Arrested in $600 Theft Case

Louis N. Smith of Youngstown Ohio was arrested here by Constable James Ellison on a Tarentum Pennsylvania warrant after an informant from Butler accused him of stealing about $600 while working at a Tarentum service station. He remained jailed until a local constable could transfer him.

Louis N. Smith Youngstown, C James Ellison Tarentum W. J. Ffister Butler Smith

Tarentum Station Manager Vanishes With Receipts

J W Bell brought Smith back to Tarentum after Pfister at the Tarentum service station learned Smith would arrive to make final payments on an automobile. Smith had been made manager there, took all receipts, and disappeared. Ellison aided in apprehending him. Pfister operates stations at Butler Chicora and Tarentum.

Tarentum J. W. Bell Pfister Smith Ellison Butler Chicora Tarentum Place

Alderman Marshall Opens New Office in Wallace Block

William Marshall alderman elect of the First ward will occupy two rooms on the second floor of the Wallace block at the corner of Washington and North Jefferson streets. He plans to start business operations on Monday January 4.

William Marshall Elec Wallace Block Washington Jefferson Streets

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