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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1925

Page

26

Ellwood Citizens Back Chest Drive Surpasses Goal

Ellwood City Pa July 18 donors quickly surpassed the Community Chest goal with 4 500 contributors. Subscriptions stood at 25 999 21 with 6 695 21 to reach the final target. Contributions came from National Tube Company Mathews Conveyor Steel Car Forge Standard Engineering Clydesdale Stone Quarry Ellwood Forge and others as the drive continues into next week.

Ellwood City Ellwood Ellwood Hospital Community Service Boy Scouts National Tube Company Mathews Conveyor Company Steel Car Forge Company Standard Engineering Company Clydesdale Stone Quarry Ellwood Forge

Ellwood City Music Concert Directed by Bartel

Ellwood City musicians present a Monday evening concert at First Presbyterian Church starting 7 45 pm for about 90 minutes under Prof O E Bartel. Berlin Smith violinist Evelyn Christley singer Miriam Johnson pianist join in. Free public event with W C T U notes from Ellwood City July 18.

Ellwood City O. E. Bartel First Presbyterian Church Berlin Smith Evelyn Christley Miriam Johnson

Wurtemburg U. P. church services schedule

Wurtemburg United Protestant church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. with the sermon titled Sinai. The Y. P. C. U. meets at 7 p.m. followed by an evening service on Jesus Teaching About Wealth. Rev. J. S. Smith is pastor.

Wurtemburg U. P Ellwood City Jesus J. S. Smith

Ellwood Hospital Admits Two Patients for Surgery

Annie Decarrio of 813 Second Street and James Leroy Smith of 518 Eighth Street were admitted to Ellwood Hospital for surgical procedures.

Ellwood Hospital Ellwood City Annie Decarrio Second Street James Leroy Smith Eighth Street

Majestic Theater Plays The Arizona Express in Ellwood City

Ellwood City theatergoers will see The Arizona Express at the Majestic tonight starring Pauline Starke and Francis MacDonald. The film is billed as a lively Western driven by colorful performances and action packed scenes.

Ellwood City Majestic Theater The Arizona Express Pauline Starke Francis MacDonald

Weinert Plans Departure for Miami Bank Post

Bob Weinert, head of the foreign department at Peoples National Bank, resigns and will move to Miami in August to assume a similar role. He came to Ellwood from Czecho Slovakia four years ago and has earned many friends. He speaks seven languages fluently and is sure to find success in his new position.

Ellwood City Bob Weinert The Peoples National Bank Miami Fla Czecho-Slovakia Weinert Ellwood

Local People Return From Successful Canada Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Weddell return to Wurtemburg after ten days in Peterboro Ontario with friends for fishing on Rice Lake. Weddell caught large fish and brought heads of a 22 pound muskalonge and a 14 pound pickerel for mounting. Church schedule lists 9 45 a m school, 11 a m worship, Men s Brotherhood music and sermon Recreation and Religion, Young People 7 p m topic Great Women of the Bible led by John Streeter, Morris Phelps president U P department Arthur M Stevenson pastor. No evening service.

Ellwood City Frank Weddell Wurtemburg Peterboro Ontario Canada Rice Lake Men’s Brotherhood Great Women of the Bible John Streeter Harry W. Brown Morris Phelps U. P. Department Arthur M. Stevenson

Dinner Party Honors Marguerite Kegel

Mrs. Margaret Kegel of New York City was guest of honor at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Thomas Wilson in Pittsburgh Circle. Six hostesses assisted, twenty eight guests attended, tables featured vari colored garden flowers, and bridge prizes went to Mrs. B. M. Lawther and Miss Margaret Jones. Out of town guests included Mrs. B. Dewitt Goodrich of Detroit Miss Margaret Jones of St. Louis Mrs. B. N. De France of Cambridge and Miss Frances Green of New York.

Ellwood City Margaret Kegel New York City Thomas Wilson Pittsburgh Circle Cc. C. Davidson C. E. Marks Frances Green Thomas Jones B. M. Lawther Margaret Jones B. Dewitt Goodrich Detroit Michigan St. Louis Missouri B. N. DeFrance Cambridge Ohio New York

Religious services at Barnes theatre on Sunday

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m followed by divine service at 10 30 with the sermon The Righteousness of the Pharisees. No evening service. Pastor L Beisecker leads the congregation.

Ellwood City Barnes’ Theatre L. Beisecker

Local residents return from travels and visits

Mrs C E Hollerman returns from Cres cent avenue after visiting her parents in New Castle. Mr and Mrs Nathan Feldman report an extended tour of Europe. David H Rock and daughter Helen leave for a week in Canada. Miss Evelyn Keisling spends a week in Beaver Falls. C A Pyke returns from a Brownell Shoe business trip to Erie. C C Alles returns from fishing at Slippery Rock. Carl Zeigler is in Toledo on business. John W Kimpel and family take a week long Ohio motor trip. Miss Marguerite Kegel heads home to New York from Pittsburgh Circle. Mrs B Dewitt Goodrich and daughter visit from Detroit. M Edelman visits Pittsburgh Friday. Virgil Cosby recovers from illness at home with Rev J A Cosby. Mrs Mary Bell returns from the Rochester hospital after an operation.

C. E. Hollerman Crescent Avenue J. L. McCaskey New Castle Nathan Feldman Wayne Avenue Europe David H. Rock Helen Canada Evelyn Keisling Wurtemburg Beaver Falls C. A. Pyke The Brownell Shoe Company Erie C. C. Alles Spring Avenue Slippery Rock Carl Zeigler Toledo John W. Kimpel Ohio Marguerite Kegel W. Kegel Pittsburgh Circle New York B. Dewitt Goodrich Detroit Ellwood M. Edelman Pittsburgh Virgil Cosby Pittsburgh Seminary J. A. Cosby Mary Bell Sixth Street Rochester Hospital

Wurtemburg Team Racks Up Seventeen Wins This Season

The Wurtemburg baseball squad has 17 victories with only six losses against nearby teams. They recently played Zelienople and West Pittsburg and are set to face Ellwood A. C. at 6 pm this Wednesday on the Kirk diamond in Wurtemburg. The lineup includes Captain Paul Steed Ed Steed John Smith Mr Burns Francis Kirk Oren Bartley Heron Kirk Harry Cook Lloyd Badger Harry Wimner Merle Badger and William Rutter.

Ellwood City Wurtemburg Zelienople West Pittsburg Ellwood Ellwood A. C Kirk Paul Steed Ed Steed John Smith Mr. Burns Francis Kirk Oren Bartley Heron Kirk Harry Cook Lloyd Badger Harry Wimner Merle Badger William Rutter

Sunday Services and Quarterly Conference Notice

Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 with Two Views of Life Evening worship at 7 45 sermon by the Rev S W Corcoran district superintendent Allegheny district Pittsburgh conference Last quarterly conference at 8 45 members urged to attend W L Crawford.

Ellwood City S. W. Corcoran Allegheny District of

Sermon and church events at Cosby church

At 9 45 a m Bible shakes. Pastor James A Cosby preaches at 11 a m on Our Voice After Death. Junior Society meets at 7 p m with Senior Christian Endeavor. An illustrated sermon at 7 45 on The Early Years of the Christian Church. Large chorus choir will sing. Welcome to everybody.

Ellwood City Christian Endeavor Society Christian Church Everbody James A. Cosby

Cow Associations Probable After County Meetings

The Lawrence County Farm bureau sees potential for one or two cowtesting associations formed soon after meetings this week to engage cattlemen. C R Gearhart of State College and Agent H R McCubloch led sessions in New Bedford Plain Grove and Willard Grange, with strong interest and belief associations would be well patronized.

Lawrence County Farm Bureau C. R. Gearhart State College H. R. McCubloch New Bedford Plaingrove Willard Grange

West Pittsburg church services and times

West Pittsburg M E holds Sunday school at 2 30 p m and service at 3 30 p m led by Rev C Downs Moravia Presbyterian schedules Sunday at 10 a m service at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Holy Cross Sunday school at 9 30 a m Roumanian Baptist service at 10 a m with Sunday school at 1 p m and service at 7 p m in charge of Rev A Silbak

M. E C. Downs Moravia Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Holy Cross Roumanian Baptist A. Silbak

Local visitors and family gatherings across New Castle area

David Thomas of Detroit visits his parents in New Castle area with other relatives. A series of visits include Bert Gough and nephew Stanley, Harold Rue rauf, Richard Adams and son Francis in Waynesboro Pa, J Hahn and John Gibbons in New Castle. Numerous family groups seen in New Castle and Grove City, with picnics at Buttermilk Falls.

David Thomas Detroit Walter Thomas Bert Gough Stanley Harold Ruerauf Richard Adams Francis Waynesboro J. Hahn New Castle John Gibbons Paul Voland Walter Bannon Charles Campbell Warren Doris Blaine Gibson Merle Mary Gibson Fred Anderson Dallas Hildebrand O. F. Haltworth David McClure Philadelphia McMahon C. B. Christie G. C. Bunn Ruth T. C. Henderson Robert Alfred Turner Grove City Betty Mae Alice Gibbons Lillian Neumeyer Margaret Houle Virginia Slee Grace Lillian Carson Buttermilk Falls

First Congregational Church Picnic Today at Etna Springs

The annual First Congregational church picnic is held today at Etna Springs on Sliperry Rock creek. Attendees left early in trucks and autos expecting a pleasant time at the resort.

First Congregational Church Etna Springs Slippery Rock Creek

Pepper Recommends Three Pa State District Attorneys

Senator Pepper and Senator Reed jointly recommend three United States district attorneys for Pennsylvania. John D. Meyer of Pittsburgh is eyed for the western district, Andrew W. Dunsmore of Tioga County for the middle district, and George W. Coles of Philadelphia for the eastern district. The move, with Treasury Secretary Mellon's tacit approval, is expected to pass quickly.

George H. Manning Washington New Castle News Washington, D. C United States Pennsylvania Sargent George Wharton Pepper Philadelphia David Reed Pittsburgh John D. Meyer Western Walter Lyon Lyon Andrew W. Dunsmore Tioga County Middle District George W. Coles Keystone Treasury Mellon Pepper Reed

Mercer County notes and local incidents in brief

Senator Reed appointed John D. Meyer of Pittsburgh as U S district attorney for western Pennsylvania. Meyer, born in Pardoe near Mercer, is praised by home folks for his law work and recent sedition trial role. A Mercer county camping program for 90 eligible farm club youths runs August 10 to 14 with Farm Agents Hagar and Hunt directing. A severe Thursday storm caused damage in Fredonia, a second early week tornado-like event in the county. A mining accident left Camillo Bucci with a broken back in Springfield Township. social afternoon hosted by Mabel Smith Ina Stewart and Aletta Stewart. 60 guests. John Vath Jr 19 suffered a serious auto accident while detouring to Sandy Lake, windshield injuries.

David Reed John D. Meyer Pittsburgh U. S Western Pennsylvania Walter Lyon Meyer Mr. Meyer Pardoe Mercer Findley Township Grove City College Jane Meyer Grove City Mercer County Farrell L. R. Rickard Malcolm Simons Republican Party Farm Bureau W. S. Hagar W. E. Hunt A. L. Baker State College Fredonia Lackawannock Findley Camillo Bucci Springfield Township Mercer Hospital Bucci U.S. Steel Company

Wreck Causes Minor Cuts, Driver Unhurt

A vehicle breakage report notes the windshield shattered in the incident but the driver sustained only minor cuts and remained ambulatory. The car suffered limited damage and crews described the scene as not severely damaged.

Double Burden Of Taxation

The next congress may cut federal tax burden by 300 to 350 million dollars with optimistic talk of 500 million. State and local governments push higher expenditures and taxes as federal cuts stall. From the New York Evening Post, warning of double taxation and urging a tax conference to curb waste and curb extravagance.

Congress Washington New York Evening Post

Evolution as Pulpit Theme Draws New Castle Preachers

New Castle residents will hear sermons on evolution this Sunday as several city pulpits feature the topic. The issue has dominated attention in recent weeks and will be explored from multiple church perspectives.

New Castle

County Assessors Report Voter Enrollment for Primaries and Election

Township and borough assessors report to county commissioners on voter enrollment for September primaries and November election. They visited polling places last Tuesday and Wednesday to register overlooked voters and adjust party affiliations. County will tabulate registrations to estimate official ballot printing needs for both elections.

Game Commissioner To Be Buried Monday

Funeral plans are announced for John S. Steers 67 vice president of the Pennsylvania State Game Commission and president of Steers Carbon Company who died suddenly of heart disease while golfing in St Marys Pa He will be buried Monday afternoon in a widely noted East figure with ties to state game circles and business.

ST. Mary's Pa John S. Steers Pennsylvania State Game Commission Steers Carbon Company Steers

Ladies Welsh Club Schedules July Picnic at Sunnycrest Farm

The Ladies Welsh-American Club plans its annual picnic for July 28 at Sunnycrest Farm on the Wilmington road. A chicken dinner will be served, and members and friends are urged to contact President Mrs W H Davis or Mrs John Evans of South Mill street to RSVP.

Welsh-Americn Club Sunnycrest Farm Wilmington Road W. H. Davis John Evans South Mill Street

Sails Today for Visit in Wales

Mrs. Evan Williams of Bleakley Avenue sailed on the Majestic for Wales to spend three months visiting. She travels with her daughter Miss Anna Williams a supervisor of music in Philadelphia schools who accompanies her on the trip.

Evan Williams Bleakley Avenue New York City Majestic Wales Anna Williams Philadelphia

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes

Admitted Paul McClymonds of Euclid Avenue. Discharged Glenora Cameron and Paul McClymonds of Euclid Avenue.

Shenango Valley Hospital Paul McClymonds Euclid Avenue Glenora Cameron Frank Avenue

New Castle Residents Help Widow After Fatal Storm Incident

New Castle locals witnessed a storm accident on the Perry Highway near Hartstown where James Ray touched a live wire fallen with a tree. Despite two hours of medical effort he died, leaving a widowed wife and year old daughter. Residents offered condolences and gifts, with wishes to aid the widow via the Greenville Record.

New Castle Perry Highway Hartstown James Ray Ray Greenville

Knights Picnic At Park July 24 In Cascade Park

St Marys Council Knights of Columbus hosts annual picnic and baby show at Cascade Park on July 29. Margaret Henry Home children ride buses to New Wilmington, enjoy free rides and ice cream. Programs include 1 pm baby show, dancing to 6 pm, races, baseball, and a grand firework display. Committee chairs announced for finance amusements Kiddie rides and automobiles.

Cascade Park St. Mary’s B. N. Hanlon Margaret Henary Knights John A. Jackson St. Mary's Council P. L. Logan Stephen Doyle W. P. Travers James Devlin Thomas Mulcahy G. A Guinaugh Gayle Eagan M. A. Mescal L. P. Tschuor Lee Stockman Thomas Donegan P. P Capitain Clyde Flannigan Thomas J. Cunningham George W. Crable Joe Graham W. J. Grimm F. D. Quinn Thomas J. Thornton Albert Callen James Boyleon O’karmo James Steiner P. Dempsey George Chip Carm Parkerson Leo O'Laughlin Kiddie and Automobiles John S. Newman Ed. Whalen P. C. Kelly Ariella Frank Fazzoni Donnie Foley B. J. Rocks George Callen John Tschuor P. J. Flaherty Jack Hannon George H. Hoffman J. J

Need for fingerprint outfit urged by city police

The city police and Pinkerton detective agency pressed the need for fingerprints in the Klivans robbery case. The News staff assisted by taking prints using ink and blotting paper, in front of printers and other employees. The prints will be sent to the National Bureau in Washington to compare with criminal records.

Pinkerton Detective Agency Klivans Pinkerton Agency National Bureau Washington

Summer School Term Closes After Record Enrollment

The New Castle public schools closed their summer term Friday afternoon July 17 after the most successful term in history. Dwight L. Conner supervised about 800 pupils, and many students used the classes to address conditions set during the previous term of the regular school year.

New Castle Dwight L. Conner

Ice Cream and Sports Committee Members Named

McCoy J B Nielson E F Connelly list ice cream committee chair M J Donovan with Charles Shepp A J Oberliner and A J Daly. Sports committee chaired by Jack Griffith includes A V Kempe Jack O'Leary James Barrett Joe O'Leary D F Heacney J A Malloy Hubert Cumming.

Esther Weisz Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

In Princeton a gathering marked Esther Weisz seventh birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisz. Guests enjoyed music and games, with gifts for the honoree and refreshments served by Mrs. Weisz and daughters Elsie and Mary, assisted by Mrs. Ira White. Numerous relatives and friends attended from nearby towns, including extended visits and social calls among local families.

Fred Weisz Esther Weisz Elsie Mary Ira White Helen Mershimer Jean Myers Helen White Jean Turner Bernice Helen Myers Helen Euntce Jane Weisz Jean Mershimer May Armstrong Ruth Dumbaugh Marie and Wilma Shaffer Evelyn Marie Morrison Anna Shaffer Leona Eckert Margaret Bill Gibson Esther Weisz Mildred Gibson

Maitland House Improvements On Pulaski Road

Rev. S. R. Maitland of Pulaski road is having his house improved with a new roof and other renovations underway.

S. R. Maitland Pulaski Road

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