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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1925

Page

34

Ellwood Scouts Pass Many Tests At Camp Ellwood

Ellwood Scouts underwent a busy second day at Camp Ellwood with extensive tests and many passes. The report lists First Aid, Knife and Hatchet, Compass, Pace, Double Water Dog, and Single Water Dog tests with names of scouts achieving first or second class ranks, plus awards for hut inspection and a capstone campfire program led by Gettig and McCombs.

Ellwood Elmer Williams Donald Switzer Arthur Hoemstine Emerson Slocum William Jones Travis French Ralph Hemerly Burt Rossman John Hancher Robert Dambach Compass Bert Mahaffy Jim Wilum William Machin Kenneth Bulwer Don Caminite Marie Hasball Robert Frew Poister Leonard Maxwell Charles Bayne James Wilum Burton Maxwell Mr. Gettig Mr. McCombs

Insurance manager recovers stolen Chevrolet Touring car

Ellwood City manager C R Knallay of Western Southern Insurance recovered his Chevrolet Touring after it was stolen from Cascade street New Castle. A Lowellville man noticed a car with matching license numbers while en route to work and alerted police who returned the vehicle. Spare tire and tools were missing and refreshments were served later at a social gathering with several Ellwood City and New Castle residents attending.

Ellwood City C. R. Knallay Western Southern Insurance Company Cascade Street New Castle Lowellville

Mrs Wayne Baird Hosts Tuesday at Country Club

Mrs Wayne Baird entertained a number of friends at her home at the Country Club Tuesday evening honoring Mrs William Burnham of Bentley Michigan visiting relatives and friends in Ellwood City. Five hundred was the diversion of the evening with prizes awarded for the best players and a social hour following.

Ellwood City Wayne Baird Country Club William Burnham Bentley Michigan

Ellwood City Classified Leads with Easy Electric Washers Sold

Ellwood city agency at 607 Lawrence Ave 27515-354 notes Easy electric washers outselling other models. Readable text lists sales emphasis and location for purchases.

Agency For Ellwood Golg Ieupsen Ayupoia Puke Lawrence Ave

Ladies Of G. A. R. To Entertain At Big Dinner Friday

The Ladies of the G A R will entertain visiting New Brighton members at a Friday dinner in the First Presbyterian church dining room served by church ladies. Seventy women are expected, including out of town guests and local members. The dining table will feature patriotic colors. Afterward the group will move to the Pythian Hall on Fourth street for a business session and informal social time.

Ellwood City New Brighton First Presbyterian Church Pythian Hall Fourth Street

Mission Worker To Speak At Meeting Of Missionary Society

Rev. Andrew Bebinski will address the Ladies of the Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church Ellwood City after a tureen dinner Thursday evening. He will describe Home Mission work led by himself and helpers in the Ellwood City district and the local society’s opportunities to aid the effort.

Ellwood City Andrew Bebinski Wurtemburg The Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church

Cascade Park Visitors Include Swanson Garwig and Caplans

Cascade Park drew Dr and Mrs Fred Swanson Homer Gerwig William Jones Hubert Slocum Miss Grayce Harris Henry Simon and Misses Sarah and Geraldine Caplan Tuesday evening. Mrs Letitia Filson of Mercer is visiting daughter Mrs E B Baker on Fourth street for several days.

Cascade Park Fred Swanson Homer Gerwig William Jones Hubert Slocum Grayce Harris Henry Simon Sarah Caplan Geraldine Caplan Letitia Filson Mercer E. B. Baker Fourth Street

Little Child Recovers From Injuries In Ellwood City

Jessie Mae Ross four year old daughter of Everett Ross of Ellwood City is recovering from injuries received Friday when run down by an automobile near her home. She was treated at Ellwood City hospital and is now with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Christoper Haswell. She sustained a head gash a broken collar bone and body bruises. Her mother died five months ago.

Ellwood City Jessie Mae Ross Everett Ross Ellwood City Hospital Christopher Haswell

Wampum Pastor to Preach Tonight at Bell Memorial Church

Ellwood City Pa June 24 Rev A G Bingham of the First Presbyterian Church of Wampum will address the Young People's convention at Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church this week. Vesper service is at 7 PM on the hillside and a mass meeting follows at 8 PM.

Ellwood City A. G. Bingham First Presbyterian Church of Wampum Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church Hillside

Medical Missionary Addresses Audience In Church Tonight

Dr. Joseph S. Maxwell a medical missionary in the Sudan for five years will speak at the United Presbyterian Church this evening at eight o clock. He will illustrate his lecture with pictures and promises a worthwhile and illuminating message.

Ellwood City Joseph S. Maxwell Sudan United Presbyterian Church Maxwell

Local Woman Fractured Leg After Stairs Fall

Mrs. Matilda Houk of Wampum Avenue is in Ellwood City Hospital with a fractured leg after falling down stairs in her home on Tuesday.

Ellwood City Matilda Houk Wampum Avenue Ellwood City Hospital

Eastern Star Picnic In Ewing Park Today

Contests will feature the annual picnic of the local Order of Eastern Star in the grove at Ewing Park this afternoon. Members and their husbands arrived by car at 3 o'clock with filled baskets. A basket dinner is planned to be served at 6 o'clock.

Ellwood City Order of Eastern Star Ewing Park

Dollar Social Planned by Isabelle Thoburn Class

Isabelle Thoburn class of the First M. E. Church will meet at J. J. Porter’s Fifth street home Thursday evening. The class will hold a dollar social after the regular business session with husbands and friends as special guests.

Ellwood City Isabelle Thoburn M. E. Church J. J. Porter Fifth Street

Local Men Head to Pittsburgh Synod Meeting Today

Rev. L Beisecker pastor of Trinity Lutheran church and P W Blocher, delegate, depart for the eighty third Pittsburgh Synod convention. The sessions will be held at St John’s Lutheran church in Erie and run for six days.

Ellwood City L. Beisecker Trinity Lutheran Church P. W. Blocher Eighty Third Convention Pittsburgh Synod St John's Lutheran Church Erie

New Castle Man Injured After Fall From Telegraph Pole

Nolan Woodward of New Castle is hospitalized in Ellwood City with many bruises after falling from a telegraph pole while working near Cavert Wire Works on Tuesday afternoon. An all day Trinity Lutheran church women’s meeting was held at Mrs. Robert McCabe’s home on Glenn Avenue and a noon tureen dinner was served.

Ellwood City Nolan Woodward New Castle Ellwood City Hospital Cavert Wire Works Robert McCabe Glenn Avenue Trinity Lutheran Church

Ellwood Furniture Members Receive Cablegram About Sail to New York

Members of Ellwood Furniture Co receive a cablegram from Nathan Feldman and wife announcing they have set sail on the President Arthur and will arrive in New York.

Ellwood City Ellwood Furniture Company Nathan Feldman Arthur New York

Feldman Couple Visit Palestine Amid Health Goodwill

Mr and Mrs Feldman say they are in the best of health and enjoying four fine days. They have been visiting Palestine for several months, touring many places of interest and landmarks.

Feldman Palestine

Scout meeting led by F D Poister at Sons of Italy Hall

F D Poister scout executive will preside at a special meeting of the Sons of Italy Boy Scout troop to be held tonight at 7 oclock in the Sons of Italy Hall.

Ellwood City F. D. Poister Sons of Italy

Copeman couple to move to Beaver Falls

Mr and Mrs W E Copeman will leave their home on Eighth street as Mr Copeman accepts a job in Beaver Falls.

Valley Ellwood City W. E. Copeman Eighth Street Beaver Falls Copeman

One Way Street at Majestic Theater with Ben Lyon

Ellwood City local item notes theater listing for Majestic Theater showing One Way Street starring Ben Lyon and Anna Q Nilsson. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Paul Thornhill of North Sewickley in Ellwood City Hospital. Ellwood City personals record James Albert visiting grandparents at Whiterock cottage near Mt Pleasant. Jennie Graham returns to Grove City for summer school after visiting Ellwood City.

Ellwood City Majestic Theater One Way Street Ben Lyon Anna Q. Nilsson Adv Ellwood City, Pa Paul Thornhill North Sewickley Ellwood City Hospital James L. FE Albert Lawrence Avenue Whiterock Mt. Pleasant Jennie Graham Harlansburg Grove City

Mrs Horchler Plans Visit To Cumberland And Frostburg

Mrs William Horchler of Wayne street will leave Thursday morning for a week long visit with relatives at Cumberland and Frostburg Maryland.

William Horchler Wayne Street Cumberland Frostburg Maryland

Young McCann loses finger in washer cog

John McCann, 18 months, son of Mr and Mrs J H McCann of West Clayton street, injured his right finger Monday when it was caught in a cog of an electric washer. The finger was badly mashed and had to be removed up to the second joint. He is progressing as well as can be expected.

John J. H. McCann West Clayton Street

Priests Gather for Silver Jubilee at St. Margaret's

Clergy from Western Pennsylvania joined Rev. Fr. P. J. McKenna of St. Margaret's for his silver jubilee Mass and celebration on Tuesday. Congregation members praised the day’s program and honored the longtime pastor.

Pennsylvania P. J. McKenna St. Margaret's

Explorer dies of fever contracted in South America

Dr. William C. Farabee, 61, noted explorer and anthropologist, died at his Washington Pennsylvania home after a four year illness from jungle fever acquired in the Amazon. He directed the University of Pennsylvania Museum and taught at Harvard, born in Sparta, Pennsylvania, and educated at Waynesburg College. Thirty-one blood transfusions were used in attempts to save him. Anaemia listed as direct cause.

South America International News Service Washington Amazon River William C. Farabee Farabee University of Pennsylvania Museum Harvard Sparta Waynesburg College

Local visitors report from Lowellville and surrounding towns

Ralph Freidman visited Lowellville on Tuesday. Mrs. L. J. Overland spent Monday in New Castle. Mrs. C. B. Morrow completed a visit with her father, J. L. Cook, in Coraopolis.

Ralph Freidman Lowellville L. J. Overland New Castle C. B. Morrow J. L. Cook Coraopolis

Seventh Warders Join New Castle Centennial Celebration

Seventh ward residents prepare to participate in the weeklong program marking New Castle's centennial. Though outside the city for most of its history, the ward has long aided New Castle's growth and will assist in the celebration in every possible way.

New Castle

School additions in Woods property to aid Mahoningtown facilities

Work planned in the ward this summer will expand school space in Mahoningtown. The school board awarded a contract for two rooms on the Woods property, with completion scheduled before the new term.

Mahoningtown

Local visitors reported from Pennsylvania towns

Miss Lizzie Vandivort of North Cedar Street visits relatives in Carnegie and Mrs. Freese of Cedar Street visits in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Floyd Allen and daughter from Madison Avenue have returned home after visiting relatives in Harrisburg.

Lizzie Vandivort North Cedar Street Carnegie, Pennsylvania Fred Freese Cedar Street Pittsburgh, Pa Floyd Allen Madison Avenue Harrisburg, Pa

British claims Chinese disorders caused by foreign agents

In a Commons session June 24 Foreign Minister Austen Chamberlain said Britain has evidence that Chinese disturbances were fomented by the agents of another government. He did not name the government, but the remark sparked talk that Soviet Russia inspired anti foreign outbreaks in China and prompted a Labor uproar.

International News Service London Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Chamberlain Soviet Russia China

East Clayton residents visit Armstrong county kin

Mrs. Catherine Rusk, Mrs. Martha Jane Anthony and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Algier of East Clayton street have returned home after visiting relatives in Armstrong county, Pa.

Catherine Rusk Martha Jane Anthony Charles Algier East Clayton Street Armstrong County, Pa

New Mahoning River Bridge To Open Around August 15

Announcement that the new bridge across the Mahoning River near the Seventh ward will be open for traffic about August 15. The detour previously used to Mt Jackson Enon Valley and Bessemer caused much inconvenience, and the bridge will be a notable improvement for the Seventh ward community.

Mahoning River Seventh Ward Mt. Jackson Enon Valley Bessemer

Prayer Meeting at Presbyterian Church Tonight

Prayer meeting to be held at the Presbyterian church tonight at 7 45 led by Rev J Greer Bingham. Parish notes indicate a brief gathering for worship and reflection.

Seventh ward at Four-County K of P outing

The Seventh ward is represented at Cascade park today by a large number of members of the order. This outing is eagerly looked forward to by Seventh warders, as it always proves one of enjoyment.

Cascade Park Order

Re Elect Officers At Y W Board Meeting

The Y M C A board held its monthly meeting and annual officer election. Trustees W G Eckles T F Moorhead and Wylie McCaslin were re elected for three years. Officers re elected included President Mrs Charles H Johnston and vice presidents Mrs W G Eckles Mrs George Greer Mrs J L Stratton Miss Marion Wallace, Treasurer Mrs H Robinson, and Recording Secretary Miss Mary Vandivort.

Y. W W. G. Eckles T. F. Moorhead Wylie McCaslin Charles H. Johnston George Greer J. L. Stratton Marion Wallace H. ©. Robinson Mary Vandivort

Cameron family heads to Kansas City trip abroad

Mr and Mrs D L Cameron and family depart this week for Kansas City to visit relatives and tour other cities and places of interest. They plan to stay for an indefinite time.

D. L. Cameron Kansas City

Knights and Pythian Sisters Hold Cascade Park Outing

Knights and families along with Pythian Sisters celebrate an annual outing at Cascade Park today with many locals in attendance enjoying the event.

Cascade Park

Local Visitors Drop Through Town This Week

Mrs S Hennon visited New Castle on Monday. Dr R W Waterson of Darlington was in town yesterday. W A Brown attended business in Ellwood City on Tuesday. Mrs C A Guy spent Tuesday in town. Miss Myrtle Day returned from Canton Ohio after visiting Mr and Mrs A Johnston for a few days. T J Paff of Pittsburgh was a business visitor yesterday. Mr and Mrs F E Wingrove and Mr and Mrs H F King of Ellwood City were in town last night.

S. Hennon New Castle R. W. Waterson Darlington W. A. Brown Ellwood City C. A. Guy Myrtle Day Canton A. Johnston T. J. Paff Pittsburgh F. FE. Wingrove H. Fef. King

State Jurists At Annual Meeting

Pennsylvania jurists and lawyers attend the thirty first annual State Bar Association meeting in Bedford Springs. Judge Edward J. Cox will speak on The Influence of the Law on the Life of Abraham Lincoln. George E. Alter explains the need for many laws each biennium. George Hull warns against increased federal power threatening state sovereignty. The meeting ends Thursday.

Pennsylvania State Bar Association Edward J. Cox Easton State Supreme Court The Bar Association Abraham Lincoln George E. Alter Springdale Association

Miss Roberts To Speak At First Methodist

Miss Cordelia J. Roberts will speak at the Mid-week Service of the First Methodist Episcopal Church this evening. She will recount experiences from her recent trip to India Palestine and the Orient and promise a message of profit to all listeners.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Cordelia J. Roberts India Palestine Orient

Cubs First Baseman Grimm Suspended Five Days

Charley Grimm of the Chicago Cubs receives a five day suspension and a $100 fine after a confrontation with umpire Wilson during the Chicago Cincinnati game. National League president John T Heydler announced the disciplinary action today in New York.

Crawford Visiting In Cleveland During Vacation

C. E. W. Crawford assistant pest master of the New Castle post office is in Cleveland for his annual vacation. He left last Friday and is renewing old friendships while visiting the Cleveland district where he is widely acquainted.

E. W. Crawford New Castle Cleveland Crawford

Inspecting Meats Inspectors Tour Local Slaughterhouses

Dr Jones, a state meat inspector, tours local slaughterhouses while being accompanied by Louis Hoon, the city sanitary policeman. He surveys facilities and products to assess health standards and safety.

Dr. Jones Louis Hoon Jones

Y M C A Boys To Camp In Tents

Sharon Postmen discuss a half holiday for Saturdays while Y M C A boys prepare a tent camp opening July 7 with four sleeping tents, recreation, mess and supply tents. Camp life features wooden floors on raised supports, elevated flys to avoid dampness, and planned leadership by O S Goodwin, Jack Etter, Harry Day, with Mrs. Hennon assisting cooking.

Y. Met Ayia Oder O S Goodwin Jack Etter Harry Day

Rev Lackey Preaches Trial Sermon At Presbytery

Rev Lackey, a graduate of the Theological Seminary of Pittsburgh, preached his trial sermon for ordination at Beaver Valley Presbytery meeting in Camp Run United Presbyterian church. He serves Mahoning United Presbyterian church and will be ordained and installed at the fall presbytery meeting. Reports from the General Assembly in Topeka Kansas were given by Dr Crosby Ellwood City Rev Calvin New Galilee and Rev McFarland New Wilmington. A chicken dinner was served by the congregation’s ladies at noon.

Lackey Theological Seminary of Pittsburgh Beaver Valley Camp Run Calvin New Galilee McFarland New Wilmington

Meeting of League Managers Called

Sheriff William G Andrews calls a meeting of local league managers at the Sporting Goods Store at the corner of Washington and Mercer streets for Thursday evening at 7:34. All managers are urged to attend as business of importance will be discussed.

William G. Andrews Baseball League Sporting Goods Washington and Mercer Streets

Local priest’s mother and sister conclude visit in Sharpsburg

Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick and her daughter Agatha returned to Sharpsburg Tuesday after a two day visit in New Castle with Father Joseph Fitzpatrick of St. Mary’s church. Mrs. Fitzpatrick is the priest’s mother and Agatha his sister. They stopped in New Castle on the way home from Seton Hill where Agatha Fitzpatrick graduated at the recent commencement.

Mary Fitzpatrick Agatha Sharpsburg New Castle Joseph Fitzpatrick St. Mary's Church

City Buying Hose For Local Houses

City council buys hose at 230 feet per month and will stop after 1 090 feet for at least a year. They will pay about $31 259 to Fabrice Fire Hosen Co. The purchase uses a patented brand under a law allowing direct buy, claimed to reduce salesman wrangling and save money. Councilman P O Davies, purchasing agent, announced the method today.

Council Fabrice Fire Hosen Company P. O. Davies Ely

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes

Admitted Maria Sampie Emeline Sampie North Cedar James Davis Ray William Chapman Young Mrs Mary Bean North Mercer Saloma Kaufman R D 5 Discharged Marie Badger Rd 9 Lois Grace Porter Delaware Avenue James Davis 115 Bay Street Wallac Avenue John C Wallace

Emeline Sampie North Cedar Street James Davis Ray Street William Chapman Young Street Mary Bean North Mercer Street Saloma Kaufman R. D Marie Badger R .d Lois Grace Porter Delaware Avenue Bay Street John C. Wallace Wallac Avenue

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