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 43 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1926

Page

3

McCreary Couple Celebrates Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs C P McCreary longtime Court Street residents celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Pasadena California home. The couple moved from New Castle and have seven children Ralph McCreary Washington D C L C Brown Buffalo Nell McCreary Pasadena Carl and David McCreary Agnes McCreary and L E Pyle of this city They also have seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs Pyle hosted a family dinner honoring her sister Agnes McCreary and L C Brown with thirteen guests.

C. P. McCreary Court Street Pasadena Cal L. E. Pyle Neshannock Avenue McCreary New Castle Ralph McCreary Washington, D. C L. C. Brown Buffalo N. Y Nell McCreary Pasedana Carl David McCreary Agnes McCreary Pyle Califoria

Tuesday Luncheon at Field Club Hosts Prize Winners

Field club luncheon bridge day featured 2 and 8 covers with lily centerpieces. Hostesses Mrs. O. S. Brown and Mrs. Quincy McBride announced high scores won by Mrs. Leslie Brindle and Miss May Hoyt. Out of town guests included Miss Mary Beatty and Miss Mildred Mc Kay of Pittsburgh.

Field Club O. S. Brown Quincy McBride Leslie Brindle May Hoyt Mary Beatty Mildred McKay Pittsburgh

Mrs Remley Hosts N H B Kensington Guests at Marshall Ave

Mrs Harry Remley welcomed members of the N H B Kensington at her home on Marshall avenue Wednesday afternoon. Music and needlework provided pastime, with special guests Mrs Paul Weller and Mrs Dallas Hildebrand. Hostess and daughter Thelma, with Mrs C W Griffith, served refreshments. Mrs W T Sterling of Wallace venue will host June 17.

Harry Remley N. H. B. Kensington Marshall Avenue Paul Weller Dallas Hilde Brand Thelma C. W. Griffith W. T. Sterling Wallace

Tah-Te- Yah-Pah Girls Entertained In Home Social

Mrs. Herbert Rose of Boyles avenue hosted the Tah-Te- Yah-Pah Girls for an evening of sewing and music. New member Mrs. Allen Miller joined Tuesday. Hostess aided by Mrs. C. D. McKissick served refreshments. June 14 Mrs. A. D. Shiflett on Adams street will entertain.

Allen Miller Herbert Rose Boyles Avenue C. D. McKissick A. D. Shiflett Adams Street

Cameron Family 20th Reunion Planned at Liberty Grange

The Cameron family schedules its 20th annual reunion at the Liberty Grange hall on Wednesday June 16. Family members are urged to attend and share memories, with details of activities and meals expected.

T. T. Club Associates Meeting Planned at Mrs Reel’s Home

The T. T. Club associates will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs Stella Reel on Pearson Street for their gathering.

T. T. Club Associates Stella Reel Pearson Street

Evening Party Honors Feuchtwanger Alumni in Florida Return

The I. O. B. E. Conformation Alumni hosted at Mrs. William Cosel’s home on Wallace Avenue honoring Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Feuchtwanger after their winter in Florida. Nine bridge tables, prizes to Miss Edelstein and Miss Plant, and out of town guests from Parkersburg, Punxsutawney, Pittsburgh, and New York attended.

Marcus Feuchtwanger Florida William Cosel Wallace Avenue Feuchtwanger Sara Blau Ethel Pitler Dora Winck Rosalind Eh Esther Fisher Parkersboro W. Va Lillian Broida Punxsuatwney A. Weiss Pittsburgh Meyer Bloom New York

Hetzell-Nickerson Wedding Tuesday

Miss Sara Hetzell and George Nickerson married Tuesday morning at 11 at Ma honing Presbyterian church parsonage. Rev. D C Schnebly officiated. The couple will take a trip to Niagara Falls after a dinner at the groom’s sister home.

Sara Hetzell Charles Hetzell Cunningham Avenue George Nickerson J. A. Nickerson North Cedar Street Mahoning Presbyterian Church Warren Miller H. S. Sherman Leasure Avenue Mrs. Nickerson Niagara Falls

Class Members Honor Mrs Powell With Surprise Party

Sun day School members of the First Congregational church held a surprise party at Mrs Powell's Waldo street home before her trip to Wales. Special guests Mrs Whielding and Miss Reese attended. Mrs Evans gave her a traveling case. Hosted by Mrs Davis and Mrs Davis.

William Powell Waldo Street Wales First Congregational Church Samuel Whielding Elizabeth Reese David T. Evans Powell James Davis William Davis

Surprise farewell in Richards home for Lena Richards

Miss Lena Richards, bound for a trip to Wales, was honored with a surprise gathering at her Waldo street home Tuesday evening. Friends danced and socialized. she received a gold fountain pen while refreshments were served by Mrs. Reese, Thomas, and Miss Anna Thomas. Attendees included Edina Setter, Nettie Evans, Margaret Williams, Edna Weide, Edward Lewis, Warren Weide, William Pritchard, Ralph Weide, and Bryn Richards.

Lena Richards Wales Waldo Street

Birthday Party Honors Paul Wallace With Ten Guests

Mrs. Carl Wallace entertained ten children at her South Mercer Street home on Tuesday afternoon for Paul Wallaces third birthday. Games and gifts filled the afternoon with dainty refreshments served later. Guests included Katherine Pearsall, Jane Pearsall, Martha Vivian, Mona Lou Thomas, Charlotte Thomas, Eva Thomas of Pittsburgh, Bobby Pearsall, Tommy Wallace, and Bert Wallace.

Carl Wallace South Mercer Street Paul Katherine Jane Pearsall Martha Vivian Mona Lou Thomas Charlotte and Eva Thomas Pittsburgh Bobby Pearsall Tommy Wallace Bert Wallace

Ill and Visiting Notables in Local Notes

Harold Campbell of Neshannock boulevard is ill at home with quinsy. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Eise of Norwood avenue spent the week end with relatives in Galton Ohio. Miss Jane Watkinse of Beckford street visits sister Mrs Hugh Smith in Lake Milton. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Carl White of New Castle R D at Shenango Valley hospital. Helen Triplett of New Castle High School is ill at home on West Grant street. Dr and Mrs Herman Blaydel of Pittsburgh visit aunt Mrs C R Zeigler of Martin street. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Black of Slippery Rock township at Shenango Valley hospital.

Harold Campbell Neshannock Boulevard Quinsy H. G. Eise Norwood Avenue Galton Jane Watkinse Beckford Street Hugh Smith Lake Milton Carl White New Castle R. D Shenango Valley Hospital Helen Triplett New Castle High School West Grant Street Herman Blaydel Pittsburgh C. R. Zeigler Martin Street Clarence Black Slippery Rock Township Co. D. Weide South Mill Street New Castle Hospital Ella Rogan Hazel Street J. W. Wicks Herman C. Badge Lawrence Fehl Hillcrest Avenue Earl Stack Croton, Avenue Robert Raymond Orville Potter Huey Street Elaine Adele John Evans Nettie Thomas Richards Warren, QC Floyd Pascoe Court Street William Floyd A. S. Donnan Billy John McKeever Delaware Avenue David Parson Harry Robert Harry Thomas Warren W W. G. Parsons Lyndal Street Lillian Widel Howard Widel Helen Louise Hamilton Street Franklin, Pa F. M. Edwards C. E. Hill Youngstown Wisconsin Thelma Shelar Earl Chaffee Haze Street Mercer Road Brinley Cunningham Avenue Emrys Thomas Buffalo Niagara Falls W. R. Thomas Indiana Pa Anna Indiana State Normal School Charles H. Perry Ira Perry Wilbur Irene Cleveland J. Thomas Charlotte Eva Llewellyn Thomas South Mercer Street Katharine Wilfley Washington, D. C Sylvia Graffe Mary Louise Schaefer H. Schaefer H. K. Reinsagen Argan R. Smith Decoration Day

Plans for H S Alumni Picnic June 18 at Cascade Park

A YWCA meeting of the High School Alumni Association committees and officers laid out plans for the June 18 reunion at Cascade Park. The event will use the Picnic grove and dancing pavilion with a 50 cent alumni dues charge. The class of 1926 aims for 100 percent attendance and each class will host its own tureen dinner with stunts and band music. Special recognition will honor the five oldest classes and a silver attendance cup contest is anticipated.

High School Alumni Association Cascade Park Alumni Association Robert Furst Grove William E. Ferrer Ed Connery Earl Sowers J F. Rentz Edith Moore J. Y. Carson Earl Ramsay John Powers

Reception to Honor Rev John Aiken at Garfield Ave Home

Mizpah society of First Presbyterian church hosts an informal reception Friday evening June 4 at Mrs. Howard Magill’s Garfield avenue home in honor of Rev John Aiken a Siam missionary for 47 years and former New Castle resident. Friends and other society members invited.

Mizpah Society First Presbyterian Church Howard Magill Garfield Avenue John Aiken Siam New Castle

Daughters of 1812 Elect New National Officers in Philadelphia

At the thirtieth annual meeting in the Rittenhouse Philadelphia on May 27 Mrs. Charles Greer president of the local chapter was elected second national vice president and Mrs. Samuel Shope of Philadelphia was chosen national president.

National Society Daughters of 1812 Philadelphia Rittenhouse Charles Greer Samuel Shope

Baker descendants hold annual reunion at Robinson Crossing

Mary and Daniel Baker descendants met at J A Bleu's home on Robinson Crossing Monday for a picnic lunch with about one hundred attendees. New officers elected include President Pat MacNicholas and Vice President Mary White, along with Treasurer Lucy Covert and Secretary Mary McNicholas, with a social committee formed by John Kline Scott McNicholas Jennie Blottman and Thomas McNicholas.

Mary Daniel Baker J. A. Bleu Robinson Crossing Pat MacNicholas Mary White Lucy Covert Mary McNicholas John Kline Scott McNicholas Jennie Blottman Thomas McNicholas

Mc Quiston Family Reunion Set For June at Ice Home

The annual Mc Quiston family reunion will be held Thursday June 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs William Ice at the corner of Boyles and Highland avenues. The event marks the 19th wedding anniversary of the Ice hosts and will feature a planned program and a fine dinner.

McQuiston William Ice Boyles and Highland Avenues Lawrence County Ice

East New Castle Social Clubs and Luncheon Events

The listing names multiple social clubs including E. N. C. Club and Friendly Girls club with member Mrs. Albert Moser, plus D. O. H. club on Croton avenue and K. of C. home. Also notes golf luncheon at New Castle Field club and various members such as Mrs. Roy Bishop and Mrs. Eva L. Baker.

Albert Moser East New Castle Friendly Girls Club Roy Bishop Dickson Street John T. Elridge Beckford Street Harry Brinton Croton Avenue Eva L. Baker Warren Avenue Wade Mecum G. H. Colnot Rose Avenue West Side Jack Hannon K. of C. Home New Castle Field Club

Carnegie Institute selects seniors for annual Senior Week

Miss Alice Nelson of Florence avenue is named a committee member for Senior Week at Carnegie Institute of Technology. Miss Helen White of Centennial street, art student, and Miss Nelson, music student, will graduate Tuesday morning in the Carnegie Music Hall.

Alice Nelson Florence Avenue Carnegie Institute of Technology Helen White Centennial Street College of Fine Arts Department of Music Carnegie Music Hall

Emanon Five Hundred Club Meets at Mrs Deely Home

Miss Josephine Deely hosted the Emanon Five Hundred Club on Tuesday evening at her Park avenue home. Prizes were won by Mrs John Deely Miss Anna Agan and Mrs Zimmerley. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her sister Mary. The next meeting is set for two weeks at Miss Katherine Newmans Shaw street residence.

Josephine Deely Park Avenue Emanon Five Hundred Club John Deely Anna Agan Zimmerley Mary Katherine Newman Shaw Street

Y L B Class Holds Monthly Meeting at Third UFP Church

The Y. L. B. Class of the Third U F P church met Tuesday afternoon in the church with Mrs. H. S S Francis in charge. After business, a program featured readings by Mrs. Book, Mrs. Barnett, and Mrs Wilson, vocal and organ solos, a piano duet, and short plays by Sections C and F.

U. F P H. S&s. Francis Book Barnett Wilson Gilbert Colner J. A. Cox Rena Hill Anna McClure

June Whiteman's Second Birthday Party At Franklin Avenue

Mrs. Irvin Whiteman hosted a Tuesday celebration at her Franklin Avenue home for her daughter June marking her second birthday. Sixteen children with mothers attended, enjoying outdoor games and a yellow and white color scheme. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Whiteman with help from Mrs. Stella Reel and Mrs. Bell Whiteman. The guest of honor received many gifts.

Irvin Whiteman Franklin Avenue June Whiteman Stella Reel Bell Whiteman

Cameron Family Reunion Set for June 16 at Liberty Grange

The twentieth annual Cameron family reunion will be held on Wednesday June 16 at Liberty Grange hall located on the Harlansburg road.

Cameron Liberty Grange Hall Harlansburg Road

Mrs Warren Barnes Hosts Ladies' Scottish Club Evening

Mrs Warren Barnes of Beckford Street will entertain members of the Ladies' Scottish club on Friday evening instead of Thursday as previously planned.

Warren Barnes Beckford Street Ladies’ Scottish Club

Mrs Sullivan Hosts 1923 S L Club Evening

Mrs Albert Sullivan of Phillips Place plans a social evening at her home for members of the 1923 S. L. Club tonight.

Albert Sullivan Phillips Place

Happy Thought Proposes Law Enforcement Week

A hopeful proposal suggests designating a law enforcement week to honor officers. The idea envisions public recognition and community outreach events to highlight police service and safety efforts.

Benefit Musicale by Beth Shalom Sisterhood

A benefit musicale by the Beth Shalom Sisterhood is set for Thursday evening June 3 at 8 o clock in the Beth Shalom Centre 1614 West Washington Street. The program features classical pieces including Variations on a Theme of Corelli and works by Tartini Beethoven Kreisler Kipling Burleigh and Chopin with performers Gussie Owens Gordon Jessie L Mockel Elberta Kagy and Mrs W P Felch among others.

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Beth Shalom West Washington Street Corelee Tartin Beethoven-Kreisler Nevin-Kreisler Elberta Kagy Mandalay Rudyard Kipling Gussie Owens Gordon Liza Lehmann Danny Boy Weatherly W. P. Felch Valse Jessie L. Mockel Belgan Gussie Owens Gordon Burleigh Zsoldt Wienowski Robin Sao Lee Edgar A. Garet Cadman del Riego W. P Felch Chopin Liszt

Miss Irene Meermans Honored At Carnegie Tech

Miss Irene Meermans daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Meermans of Winter avenue has been chosen as the leading lady of the Freshman play The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife at Carnegie Tech The production will be presented Monday and Tuesday evening She is a New Castle high school graduate and a Freshman in Carnegie Tech School of Dramatic Art youngest class member

Meermans Irene Meermans Robert L. Meermans Winter Avenue Carnegie Tech Miss Meermans New Castle High School School of Dramatic Art

Friendship Club Hosts Surprise Shower for Betty Jane Casacchia

Members of the Friendship Club held a surprise shower for Betty Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M Casacchia of Taylor Street, Tuesday evening. Guests presented numerous gifts and social time followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Casacchia and Mrs. M Scrim.

Friendship Club Betty Jane

Lucky 13 Club Hosts Miss Anna Fletcher Event

Miss Anna Fletcher of Cunningham Avenue will entertain members of the Lucky 13 club this evening, providing an engaging social gathering for local residents and club members.

Lucky 13 Club Anna Fletcher Cunningham Avenue Lucky 13

Mutato Club Meeting Postponed Two Weeks

The Mutato club meeting planned for Thursday at the park with hostess Mrs. W. A. Strimater has been postponed for two weeks.

Mutato Club W. A. Strimater

Gas Stove Fumes Kill Man in Johnstown Home

Nevin W. Bender 27 died after lighting a gas heater to bathe and falling asleep. He was rushed to Mercy hospital but died on arrival. He leaves a wife and two children.

Johnstown Nevin W. Bender Mercy Hospital

Oil Operations Slow Near Grove City Pa

Oil and gas drilling in the Grove City area are nearly at a standstill due to falling oil prices. The Bessemer Gas Engine Co reports strong Diesel engine sales and indicates a new building for Diesel engines is complete, with four 400 h.p. marine engines shipped for yachts.

Grove City Bessemer Gas Engine Co Bessemer Company

Notable Visit Sums from Cleveland Trip

Land Willoughby Cleveland and Lake Park residents report social call events. Mr and Mrs Sol Davis of Shaw Street returned from Cleveland where they visited with Mr and Mrs John Williams.

Land Willoughby Cleveland Lake Park Sol Davis Shaw Street John Williams

Mizpah Society Holds Monthly Meeting at First Presbyterian

The Mizpah Society of the First Presbyterian church met Tuesday evening in the church with Mrs. John Staley in charge and Mrs. Charles Grey assisting. Mrs. Howard Hagill, Mrs. McNees, Miss Bessie Durant, and Miss Annetta Butler gave talks on West India and the Philippines. This was the last regular meeting until September.

Mizpah Society

Section F to Meet Section F at Presbyterian church

Section F of the U. S. R. C. of the Third United Presbyterian church will meet Friday evening June 4 at the home of Mrs. Frank Majors at 912 Rose avenue.

Third United Presbyterian Church Frank Majors Rose Avenue

Berean Bible Class Meeting Friday at Mrs Miller’s Home

The Berean Bible class will meet Friday afternoon at 2 39 at the home of Mrs Miller on Cumberland Avenue. Mrs Wright leads and Mrs Rudesill serves as teacher.

Berean Bible Miller Cumberland Avenue Wright Rudesill

Daughters of Veterans Plan Thursday Meeting

The Daughters of Veterans Degree team will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Willis Linton on Epworth Street for an informal session.

Daughters of Veterans Willis Linton Epworth Street

Officers Arrest Three For Making Short Liquor

Police in Lower Burrell township net three men and seize liquor worth 4800 dollars in a county wide crackdown led by the district attorney. Raids at Frank Chickowski Frank Rastko and Frank S Lasko homes uncovered whiskey mash moonshine and beer with bonds set at 1009 dollars each for court on Snyder Act violations.

International News Service New Kensington Lower Burrell Township B. W. Kunkle Frank Chickowski Frank Rastko Frank S. Lasko Squire Jenkins Howell Parnassus Snyder

Small Boy Runs Into Automobile

J. T. Moroney reports a boy ran into the running board of his car on Meyer avenue as he traveled west. no injuries. Joe Horvath says a car with Ohio license 515-046 struck his vehicle while both were on Jefferson and Grant streets. damage reported.

J. T. Moroney Crawford Avenue Meyer Avenue Joe Horvath Wilson Avenue Jefferson Street Grant Street Ohio Horvath

Stolen Chevrolet Tourer Found Stripped Near Pittsboro

Roy R. Mackey of Kiester Pa reported his Chevrolet touring car stolen last night from Cascade Street near West Washington Street. The car was recovered at the rear of the schoolhouse on West Pittsboro Road between the B and O Shops and East Cherry Street Extension, with three tires and the battery missing.

Roy R. Mackey Kiester Cascade Street Washington Street Pittsboro Cherry Street

Take a Chance Week at the Penn Theatre

The Penn Theatre advertises a two film week without naming titles. Both selections are described as year top premiers with top stars and wholesome entertainment. The reel lineup runs Monday to Wednesday and Thursday to Saturday, inviting patrons to take a chance and attend.

PENN Penn Theatre Columbus Samson Deliah Solomon Bobby Leach Niagara Falls

High Alumni Banquet Planned by Grove City High School

Grove City Pa June 2 The second annual banquet of Grove City high school alumni will be held at the Penn Grove hotel on June 9 at 6 pm Dr P W Allen president of the alumni reports the first gathering last year formed a permanent organization with Allen as head The event is expected to attract a large crowd similar to last year The program is described as worthwhile.

Grove City Grove City High School Penn Grove Hotel P. W. Allen Dr. Allen Allen

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. B. Kensington T. T. Club Chichester Baden E. M. McCreary Monroe St. Bell Zane Grey Jack Gerson North Mercer Street Penn Theater Bldg Gerson Hetzell-Nickerson Richards H. S George R. Lostetter Hendersonville N. C J. C. Riblet Pulaski John Fowler Arlington Avenue William Ricer Mentor, O Kent, Court Rev Greer Tech Y. L. B. Meeting Ameron S. L. Club Ee Resinol Bayerson Oil Works Erie Sisterhood Berean RB Bible Class Mather Bros. CO Mather Bros East Washington Street Arosenthal Gibson Mercer 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