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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
22
Miss Lillian Brady and Mrs. H. B. King lead Presbyterian Sunday school classes in a Thursday night hike and moonlight picnic. A meeting to finalize start time and lunch arrangements will be held tonight at Mrs. King's home.
Miss Beulah Wilson's class met at Miss Hazel Webster's home on Friday night to form a club. Wilson sang in Spanish and read scripture in Spanish. Officers elected: President Marjory Galbreath, Secretary Hazel Webster, Treasurer Ida Hairhoger, Missionary chair Grave Wilson, Lookout chair Gwendolyn Brooks, Social chair Nettie Galbreath. Hostess served refreshments.
A street scene in New Castle lists shoppers including Mrs. Peter Robinson and granddaughter Eleanor Grinnen, Mrs. Wm. McDaniel, Mr. and Mrs. James Blythe, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. F. Jackson, Mrs. Margaret Stapf, and numerous others such as the Caplans, the Stapfs, the Kings, the Martins, the Kerrs, the Dundennmilers, and several young people including Miss Geraldine Harvey and Miss Emma Freed.
A large merry go round arrived last week and set on the corner lot at Beaver and Church streets for an indefinite stay drawing vast crowds and centering town activities. The exhibit underscores Wampum maps relevance as a regional gathering spot.
About 150 attendees gathered Saturday at Koppel Gun Club apartments for a Welsh reunion. The day was described as very pleasant with an excellent dinner enjoyed by all present.
Hoytdale residents are making vast improvements in and around the vicinity with painting of numerous houses and the enlarging and adding of porches to some homes, creating a noticeable change in the neighborhood.
Samuel McCready is improving after a stroke and can get around. Mrs. James Glover remains ill but improving. Visitors included Mrs. Ben Booker and Robert of Beaver Falls staying with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freed. Frank Gibson and Robert Freed Jr of Mahoningtown were in town Sunday. R L Matheny returned to Beaver Falls after weekend with Mrs. Sharpe. T T McDonald and spouse are ill at home. Mrs. George McGinnis of Lowellville visited sister Mrs. John Laughlin. Mrs. John Shuler returned from New Castle. Mrs. Robert Roys ill but improving. Mrs. Percy Ablett and children returned to Beaver Falls after visiting here.
Akron's Firestone team, described as a strong squad, will travel here in July to play the Castle Cards. W. E. Duerston and Business Manager Sturgiss are coordinating plans to attract crowds and showcase the exhibition, aiming to outshine the visitor and win strong support from local baseball fans.
Boston dispatch reports Mrs Calvin Coolidge says the Republican nominee for vice president selects all her dresses and suits. She explains he shops, notes items, and instructs her to buy what he sees. Hats require joint hunting as he often misses window displays.
Mrs. Marx Obendorfer of Chicago called popular music of the day unspeakable at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Des Moines Iowa on June 21 She said ninety percent of it would not pass the mails if it were literature She voiced belief America is on the threshold of a golden age with music among the first arts to be nationalized Discussions on art music and civics filled the day at the biennial gathering Free leaflets on art were to be distributed and club women nationwide could seek home decorating advice
Mrs. Frederick Tahl of the Illinois Democratic women's committee says thousands of little silver roosters will travel to the San Francisco national convention to promote the party emblem. She notes the donkey was linked to Reconstruction ideas and asserts the Democrats are not mulish, only firm.
Mike OLeary has been chosen to face Mickie Forkins in Warren Ohio on July 5 replacing Jimmie Jones. The prior bout between OLeary and Forkins drew strong interest and a rematch is expected to attract fans.
The Boro Independents beat the Mahoning A C 23 to 10 on Saturday afternoon with a strong show of offense. The game featured solid execution and key scoring plays throughout the tilt.
Central fire department was called out twice Saturday afternoon to the old office building of the glass company on West Washington Street by alarms from Box 8. The front yard near advertising displays likely caught fire when a match or cigar was dropped onto paper. No damage occurred.
Reuben Jones, an umpire at Cascade Park, pursued his goat during a Saturday incident with a boisterous Woodlawn fan. The exchange prompted a sharp, defensive reply from the official amid a scene of heated banter and crowd energy. Additionally, a note on Constantinople biscuits highlights their popularity in American tea culture.
Pearson A C defeated Oak A C 6 to 5 on Saturday afternoon. Oaks led 1 0 in the first, 1 0 in the third, and 2 0 in the fifth, while Pearson A C answered with five runs in the fifth and added a run in the sixth to take the lead. Mc Cormick and Patterson hit home runs. Score by innings shows Pearson 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 and Oak A C 1 0 1 0 2 0 0. Players listed include McKnight Patterson and Fornatola from Pearson A C and Heasley Russell Williams McCormick Patterson from Oak A C.
National Radiator and the Nicks formerly the Printers will play ball Tuesday evening at 6 15 on the Radiator grounds. The players reported for the Nicks include Book McCann Finch Gresham Skinner Lefty Morrison Red Morrison Barrett Bowder W Orr H Orr R Orr Nicholson and Broadbent.
Tom Davies, Pitt half back, joins Castle Cods and took the shortstop position Saturday afternoon. Apart from one misthrow, his fielding and hitting showed strong speed and ability, earning favorable crowd reaction.
Paul McCullough Castle Cord pitcher may join Kalamazoo if he wishes a letter received here indicates. Rube Vickers the manager would send a contract if Paul would join. It is believed Mac will stay with the Cords.
New Castle Box defeated West Side by six to one on Saturday. The Box makers registered eight hits off pitcher Jameson, while Mondlay issued five walks.
Nye, known as Gentle George, earned fans praise after Saturday afternoon hitting in the second inning. The ex Ellwood City boy showed strong ball on contact and remains in the lineup.
Red Garvey infielder from St. Bonaventure is bound for New Castle after college days ended June 14. He plans to settle permanently there and wrap up affairs before moving.
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