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

Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

8

Breakfast Picnic Planned by Mahoningtown Church Group

Members of the senior Christian Endeavor society at Mahoningtown Presbyterian plan a Cascade Park breakfast picnic for Thursday morning weather permitting. They meet at 7:00 am at the church, breakfast at 8:00 in the park grove, and attendees should bring a silver plate and cup. Rev. Edwin W. Simpson of Islam pur spoke at the church, sharing about The Upper Room.

Senior Christian Endeavor Society Mahoningtown Edwin W. Simpson Western India Mission Islampur India Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church

Penna-Bo Lodge to Hold Semi Monthly Meeting

On Wednesday afternoon at Woodman Rall members of the Penna-Bo lodge to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine men will have their regular semi monthly meeting. Workmen were engaged in repair work on the roof of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad station Saturday afternoon. The work had been started sometime ago and is being completed now.

Woodman Rall Penna-Bo Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Dominicks Move to Connecticut for New Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Dominick and a family from West Cherry Street leave Saturday for Connecticut where they will establish their home.

City Frank Dominick West Cherry Street Connecticut

Mancine Visit to Meadville Pa Framed in Wayne Street News

Mr and Mrs Sandy Mancine of Wayne street are visiting friends in Meadville Pennsylvania for several weeks bringing a note of local travel social activity and community ties.

Sandy Mancine Wayne Street Meadville, Pa

Telephone crew repairs line on Mahoning avenue

Telephone company employees were repairing the line along Mahoning avenue and North Cedar street on Saturday afternoon. Minor repairs were required.

Telephone Company Mahoning Avenue North Cedar Street

Mahoningtown Library Branch Sees Busy Checkout Day

The Mahoningtown branch of the New Castle free public library on West Wabash avenue is open today with many borrowers checking out and returning books. Several new titles were added to the branch shelves.

Mahoningtown New Castle

Amazon lodge meets for K of P gathering

Members of the K P lodge will convene this evening in the lodge building located at the corner of Cedar and Cherry streets for their regular meeting.

Amazon Lodge K. of P Cedar and Cherry Streets

Augusta Statter Lodge Women Meet Tonight

Augusta Statter lodge women will meet this evening in the Clenden building. The lodge is an auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

Augusta Statter Clendenin Brotherhood of Railroad

Ellwood City Couple Visits Mahoningtown Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zimmerman of Ellwood City spent Saturday in Mahoningtown with friends during a social outing.

Frank Zimmerman Ellwood City Mahoningtown

Here for Summer Visit With Grandmother in North Liberty

Miss Gloria DeWolfe of Detroit Michigan visits her grandmother Mrs W Taylor on North Liberty Street for the summer.

Gloria DeWolfe Detroit Michigan W. Taylor North Liberty Street

Preston couple hosts visit in Edenburg seventh ward

Mr and Mrs Frank Preston of Edenburg were guests of friends and relatives in the seventh ward on Saturday.

Frank Preston Edenburg Seventh Ward

Ellwood City Couple Visits Swansea Avenue Ward

Mr and Mrs Joseph Peterson of Ellwood City called on Saturday with friends and relatives on Swansea Avenue this ward.

Joseph Peterson Ellwood City Swansea Avenue

Turk Family Changes Residence

Mr and Mrs S F Turk and family are changing their place of residence from Newell Avenue to North Liberty Street.

S. F. Turk Newell Avenue North Liberty Street

Thompson Guests at Adams Home in Pittsburgh Event

Mr and Mrs S H Thompson of Pittsburgh were guests Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Merle Adams located at 108 West Madison Avenue in the city.

S. H. Thompson Pittsburgh Merle Adams West Madison Avenue

Abe Levine Attends B'nai Brith Convention in Atlantic City

Local businessman Abe Levine traveled to Atlantic City on Saturday to participate in a B'nai B'rith convention.

Abe Levine Atlantic City B’nai Brith

Condition of Miss Ethel Franklin Reported Saturday

The condition of Miss Ethel Franklin on Saturday was reported.

Ethel Franklin

Hospitalized Woman From Cedar Street Suffering Pneumonia

The woman is at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh with pneumonia. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Franklin of North Cedar Street. Ralph Gates of this ward visited friends in Youngstown on Saturday.

West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh R. A. Franklin North Cedar Street Youngstown Ralph Gates

Condition Better for Mrs J A Nickerson

Mrs. J A Nickerson of North Cedar street, previously ill, is reported improved in health.

J. A. Nickerson North Cedar Street

Grand Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will hold a meeting in the City building this Thursday.

GRAND Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Watkins Fills Pulpit at Mahoningtown Church

Benjamin J. Watkins of the City Rescue Mission spoke Sunday evening to Mahoningtown Methodist Church. Rev. D. D. Sleppy and family attended the baccalaureate at Ben Franklin Junior High where David Jr. graduates. Nine seniors who attend the church are active youths in church affairs.

Mahoningtown

Children’s Day practice and Ladies Aid meeting notices

There will be practice this evening for the Children’s Day exercises with participants meeting at the church at seven o’clock E S T. Wednesday at two p m E S T the Ladies Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs C H Clarke Sunny side.

Ladies Aid Society C. H. Clarke Sunnyside

Mabel Wilson Lodge to Meet at Malta Hall

The Mabel Wilson lodge No. 567 auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will hold a meeting on Thursday at Malta hall. The lodge women meet twice a month for their activities and organization updates.

Mabel Wilson Brotherhood of Railroad Malta Hall

Children’s Day Observed in Mahoningtown and New Castle Churches

Next Sunday will be observed in the churches of Mahoningtown and New Castle as Children’s Day and programs will be presented at the services.

Mahoningtown New Castle

Return Home After Visit in Mahoningtown

Mrs Wylie MacGregor and her son Robert along with Mrs William Bigley and her sister Miss Anne Muser of Pittsburgh spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Mahoningtown and returned home Sunday evening.

Wylie MacGregor Robert William Bigley Anne Muser Pittsburgh Mahoningtown

Mrs. Cook Hosts S C W Bible Class Meeting

Mrs. G. H. Cook of Newell Avenue will entertain members of the S C W Bible Class of the Mahoningtown Presbyterian church on Friday evening of this week.

G. H. Cook Newell Avenue S. C. W. Bible Mahoningtown

M. E. G. Auxiliary to Meet at Mrs. Allen's Home

Members of the M. E. G. Auxiliary of the Mahoningtown Presbyterian church plan a Tuesday 7:30 PM meeting at the home of Mrs. Clarence Allen on Sixth Street.

Mahoningtown

Sabbath School Members Likely at County Convention

It is believed a large number of Sabbath School members from Mahoningtown Presbyterian church will attend the county convention at the Cathedral on Tuesday of this week.

Mahoningtown

Entertains Tuesday at Mrs Clarence Allen Home

Entertains Tuesday will gather as guests of Mrs Clar ence Allen on Sixth street Tuesday evening June 9 at 7 30 oclock EST.

M. E. G. Auxiliary Clarence Allen Sixth Street

Mahoningtown M E Church Women Meet for Officer Election

The Women s Home Missionary Society of Mahoningtown M E Church will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the ladies parlor. Election of officers is the featured item. Rehearsals for Children s Day run each evening this week at 7 o clock, with choir practice Friday evening.

Mahoningtown M. E. Church Women’s Home Missionary Society

Roses Lead Ward 7 Bloom Amid Orchard Memories And School Band Pride

Residents along North Cedar and Clayton streets recall Mahoningtown changes over 40 years while roses bloom thickly at Mrs. Anna Reed’s porch. They praise Mahoning school band under Miss Gladys Thomas and commend trolley motormen for safe Cedar and Clayton street runs.

Anna Reed North Cedar and Clayton Streets Seventh Ward Washington Street James Fletcher North Cedar Street Cedar

Balloon prank and school vacation in local streets

A gas filled balloon floated high over Liberty Street sparking a spoofers joke about forty men in the sky. Tomorrow marks the last day of school for Mahoning and Lawrence pupils before weeks of vacation as bags tied to Cedar and Cherry streets warn sparrows away from gardens.

Liberty Street Madison Avenue Mahoning Lawrence Seventh Ward Fire Department

William Shaner Heads Eligibles for Police List

William H. Shaner tops the city police eligible list after May 18 exams. He remains temporarily serving during Policeman Michael Ritty’s absence, with others such as Donald Williams and Ross H Guthrie among the notables and their examination marks listed.

Ralph A. Cooper Civil Service Board For Police William H. Shaner Michael Ritty Donald Williams Ross H Guthrie Richard Cooper David F. Harlan Frank E Bailey Phiilip W. Benninghoff Clarence E. Hollis Andrew Harear Lee J. Greer Ray O. Lindsey Chris Williams John Montanari Michael J. Babiarz Robert L Babiarz Robert L. Hunter Joseph E. Suber Roy E Collins Walter M. Watson Walter E. Tewell George C. Perotta James B. Baldwin John J. Beshero

Wool Growers Pool Set for June 29 to July 1 in New Castle

Lawrence Butler and Beaver county wool growers will pool wool in New Castle on June 29 30 and July 1. H R McCulloch says bids will be opened and wool sold to the highest bidder at the association warehouse on Moravia street. Last year about 60000 pounds passed through the pool with B Hayes of North Beaver township as president.

Lawrence Butler Beaver Counties New Castle Lawrence County Wool Growers’ Association H. R. McCulloch Moravia Street B Hayes North Beaver Township

Constable Calls Warning Light At Busy Grant Jefferson Intersection

Constable James Ellison told city council that the light at Jefferson and Grant streets sits on the east side and drivers often run the stop sign and speed through the crossing. He urged a better system, while the mayor suggested a reflector sign at Grant and Jefferson and promised quick action to reduce the hazard.

James Ellison City Hall Jefferson and Grant Street Ohio Jefferson Street Ellison

YMCA Notes Schedule for Boys Swimming Classes

The schedule lists midgets with sessions Monday Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 a m. Beginners meet Friday at 10:00 a m. Jr B and Jr A attend Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday at 11:00 a m. Jr and Sr. Employees swim Tuesday Thursday Friday at 6 15 p m.

Mushball League Schedule Sealed For Today At Franklinfield And Other Parks

The Church Mushball League lists Italian M. E. No. 2 versus Second U. P. at Franklinfield Epworth M. E. versus Central Christians at Gaston Park Trinity Episcopal versus First Christians at Scotland Lane. A New York father died in an incident linked to spanking his son according to The Florence Herald.

Second U. P Franklinfield Epworth M. E Central Christians Gaston Park Trinity Episcopal First Christians Scotland Lane New York Florence (Ala

Filipino Admits Slaying Doctor Over Money

Gawaine Demiar also known as George Damico confessed to killing Dr George E Deely in his Brooklyn apartment during a robbery driven by a girlfriend's need for money. He described entering with a key, stabbing the doctor, and winding an aerial wire around the throat before fleeing. He was traced to Philadelphia and later brought back to New York for re-enactment.

New York Gawaine Demiar George E. Deely Brooklyn Demiar George Damico Philadelphia Deely Dr. Deely

Lafayette Plans Commencement Fete

EASTON Pa June 8 The 96th annual commencement of Lafayette College here will start June 10 with ceremonies and activities spanning several days for graduates and families to celebrate the college's milestone event.

Lafayette Easton Lafayette College

Alumni Day and Commencement Schedule Highlight Campus Events

The article lists campus events ending June 13 with Alumni Day festivities. Class Day is June 11 and Barges oratorical contest is that evening. U S Commissioner William J Cooper gives the commencement address June 12 morning, with Dr J Ross Stevenson delivering the baccalaureate sermon June 10.

U. S. Commissioner of Education William J. Cooper J. Ross Stevenson Princeton Theological Seminary

Reunion brings Westminster College Class of 1921 together after a decade

In June 1921 a class of 27 bade Westminster College fare well as graduates entered world affairs. On a Saturday night 12 of the group gathered at New Wilmington for a campus reunion with spouses. Prof. Howard A. Butler presided as toastmaster and Rev. Robert Hood represented the absent member Thomas W. Hood on the 50th anniversary of Hood’s own class.

Westminster College New Wilmington Howard A. Butler Robert Hood Pittsburgh Thomas W. Hood Thomas William Hendricks McKees Rocks W. E. McCracken Bridgeville Martha Eleanor Hervey Butler Robert H. Hood Alice Ligo Alice McBride McNees Edinboro John McFadden New Athens Sharon Frances Wallace Mercer Wiggins McKeesport James A. Swindler New Castle

Free Swim Coupons Start Drive Tuesday

Hundreds of YMCA free learn to swim coupons arrive at the association building for a ten day campaign. The first class is at 1:00 pm tomorrow with registration all afternoon. Mentors include Joe Bara Adger Meermans James Ryrhal Jack Herbert Stanley Mackiewez Walter Adamsyx and W A Thomas coordinating registration and supervision.

Association New Casts Joe Bara Aoger Meermans James Ryrhal Jack Herbert Red Cross Stanley Mackiewez Walter Adamsyx W. A. Thomas

Marriage Licenses Issued in New Castle and Hillsville

George E. Zerner and Elizabeth Froelick of New Castle. Lena Pastilla of Hillsville. Sidney Altschur of Monessen. Clara Waldma of New Castle listed among marriage licenses issued.

George E. Zerner New Castle A. Elizabeth Froelick Eeera Hillsville Lena Pastilla Escoss Hillsville Sidney Altschur Monessea Clara Waldma

Young People From Hoover Heights Present The Pink Rose at Moravia

A large delegation of Hoover Heights Tabernacle youths traveled to Moravia Sunday evening and staged an entertainment titled The Pink Rose. Readings and secular music drew a large crowd to the Moravia tabernacle, where Rev. T J Keegan serves as pastor.

Hoover Heights Tabernacle Christian and Missionary Alliance Moravia T J. Keegan

Britain and Germany Install New London Berlin Cologne Circuits

Great Britain and Germany have laid two additional telephone circuits from London to Berlin and Cologne to handle rising traffic. The move expands international communications capacity and links major European hubs more closely.

Great Britain Germany London Berlin Cologne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Seventh Ward News Cascade Park Senior Christian Endeavor Bas Bsc Allen North Mill Street New Texas East Long Ave Rose Marie Washington St. S Whitla Plumbing Co Croton Ave St. Lucy’s St. Lucy's Conferternity Meadville Statzer Lodge Pfunder McKinley & Frantz Presciption Druggists Cor Washington and Mercer Sts New Castle, Pa Marvin Electric Co N. Mercer St B. J. Watkins Madison Christian Ss. C. W Sample Mahoning School Pennsylvania Gladys Thomas Wettich Brothers Cedar Street William Shaner County Association Grant Streets Gevaine Demiar David P. Sentner International News Service Westminster Lloyd Rich Columbia University New Castile Cedar Line Ceda Rew Castle Sampson St
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