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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1925

Page

3

Stickers Promised For New Castle Centennial Drive

New Castle gears up for Centennial with official stickers for autolamps and windshields to show city residents support. Free distribution at Legion Home and filling stations. boosters to appear in merchant windows and offices. posters to aid publicity with proceeds staying in New Castle.

New Castle Autolats Centennis Centennial Committee Amt Ell Pasoline Legion Home Jetergon Street New Castle Lome

Sophomore class party planned at high school lobby

The Sophomore class at the senior high announces a Friday March 27 7 o clock dinner in the school lobby to honor half year entrants. No dancing. aims are social. Chairmen include Fred Cleme wns Harriet Martin Charles Riley Nickels James Blanning and others. Faculty advisors listed.

Fred Cleme Wns Tiarriet Martin Charles Riley Normag Feakharry Reo James B

Unexpected Club Dinner Announcement

Members of the Unexpected Club will have a 27 o clock dinner at the New Castle Field Mud, Mondar evening.

New Castle Field Mondar

High Noon Card Party Draws Large Crowd on East North

Nine by five couples attended the High Noon Club card party Friday evening March 20 in the East North street quarters. Tables filled the ballroom as prizes were awarded: ladies first Mrs. G. A. Bell, ladies high Mrs. T. S. Thompson, men first OC A. Bell, men second W. D. Smith. Lunch was served by the club chef. An Easter dance is planned for April 16 in the club ballroom.

High Noon East North Street G. A. Bell T. S. Thompson A. Bell W. D. Smith

Party Celebrates Fifth Birthday for Ruth Mac Nab

Mrs. L. S. Mac Nab hosted a small Friday afternoon party from 2 to 6 o clock in honor of her daughter Ruth. Guests enjoyed games, lavender and white favor baskets, and candies as refreshments. Names mentioned include Isabel Douglas Joan Waddington Helen Allen Dick Stevenson Donald Lusk Margaret Ann Craig Dorothy Mucill.

Ruth

Personal notices and hometown updates

Personal mentions include Harry Breneman recovering from illness. Mr and Mrs Clyda C Shoaft announce the birth of a daughter. W Wine of Andover Ohio returns home after a business visit. Mrs W L Bixler in New Castle hospital for treatment. Mrs Z R Johnson visiting Nesbannock Ave. Mr and Mrs Howard Hunt announce the birth of a son March 14 at New Castle hospital. Mrs Mary Breneman at Elmer Murray’s home improving. Mr and Mrs John Clark return from two week visit with daughter in Gary Indiana. Misses Esther Fuller Georgiana McNees Stella McVay and Jounie Rohnston weekend at Sappery Rock State Normal. Mrs Verna Robinson returns to Akron after stay with Mary Bretems who is ill. Mrs Alice Sutton with a fractured arm moved to sister's home. Samuel Donnelly and couples retire from Niles after Mrs Mary Jones’s death. Mrs John KE Eporthener and Jackie of Charleston called for Rosetta Southern’s illness. condition slightly improved.

Harry Breneman Mary Breneman Clyda C. Shoaft East Moody Avenue Andover W. L. Bixler Pearsons Street New Castle Hospital Z. R. Johnson Reading Ipa William J. Walford Nesbannock Avenue Howard Hunt Wright Apartments Mary’ Breneman Leen Elmer Murray West Washington Street John Clark Eynalds Street Harry Cowperwaite Gary Ind Esther Fuller Georgiana McNees Stella McVay Jounie Rohnston Sappery Rock State Normal Verna Robinson Akron Mary Bretems Alice Sutton Loram Avenue Samuel Donnelly West Grant Street R. B. Johns Park Avenue Charles Wetmore Meyer Avenue Niles Mary Jones John KE. Eporthener Jackie Charleston W. Va Rosetta Southern Pollock Avenue

W. C. T. U. and L. T. L. Aid Afghan Soldiers Hospitals

An appeal from the W C T U and L T L asks for yarn donations to aid disabled soldiers and tuberculosis hospitals. Local unions have prepared articles by the ladies during wartime and patients in hospitals appreciated them. Call Mrs. F. H. Brooks at 1559 W 2 for donations.

FH. B. Brooks

Bible Class Dinner At First Baptist Featured Stewardship Talk

United Workers Bible class of the First Baptist hosted a Sunday evening dinner for about fifty guests and families. The menu began at 6 20 pm in the church dining room followed by uplifting readings musical numbers and a notable stewardship talk by Mrs We WH Arrow. A piano violin duet by Alice Mae and Walter Huffman and readings by Sylvia Mardin Mrs W C McCalmont drew applause.

United Workers Bible Class First Baptist Mra We WH. Arrow Alice Mae Walter Huffman Daddy Sylvia Mardin W. C. McCalmont

Volant Scouts Hold Signaling Contest in Pa

Volant Pa March 1 In a signaling contest at the weekly meeting Patrol One won over Patrol Two. Assistant Scoutmaster P A Kane gave a talk and Wendell Allen passed a first aid test. Paul Michaels won broad jumping events and Henry Sholler led in running high jump. The troop plans to enter the county boy scout baseball league and add four new members soon.

Hyedal Thaews Volant P. A. Kaneengelses Wendell Allen Paul Michaels Henry Sholler Vou Juont Lawrence County

Franklin Junior High Swimming Team Enters Pittsburgh Meet

Edwin Cassa, swimming instructor at Benjamin Franklin Junior High, plans to field a team for the W P J A Le aquaine meet in Pittsburgh on April 4. Last year the Franklin team swam faster in their relay than the Pittsburgh winners but failed to reach Pittsburgh. This year they intend to compete.

Edwin Cassa Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Hiss Young Nutatora Pittsburgh Franklin

Moody Avenue Paving Plans Prepared by City Engineer

Plans and specifications for paving Moody Avenue between Carlisle Street and Wilmington Avenue are believed prepared by City Engineer Franklin Miller, according to reports today.

Moody Avenue Betoween Carlisle Street Wilmington Avenue Franklin Miller

Building Permits List With Various Local Projects

A historical notice lists multiple building permit applicants and projects. John Job plans a fence at 1ai% 8 Jefferson, and a garage at 5 East Terrace. Ed Connelly and Nina Eckles appear with dwelling and porch details. Other entries include fences, garages, and repairs at various addresses such as 331 Crescent and 206 N Mercer, with firms Hoyland & Nrasso and English noted among the submitters.

John Job Jefferson GW. Hall East Wastig Lon Warage East Terrace Frank Carman Wightend W. T. Pelrith Warren Hoyland & Nrasso Connelly Crescent E. J. Rumbaugh Mercer Nina J. Eckles Pine P Roar George H. Williams Ariington Fence Ruth BF. Lyons Winslow Savage M. L. McBride Utlon Gare Wee AL R Neshannock

Religious and Fraternal Circles Meet in March Gatherings

Spanish War Veterans and Spanish American War Veterans plan a key meeting at the Legion Home on Monday evening March 20 at 7 40. Rigto Court No 9 and Tribe of Ben Hur schedule regular meetings Monday March 23 at 8 in the city building hall with deputy William Evans of New Kensington present and convention plans to be set for June. Mrs Aline Jovan Nashantork avenue hosts a social after the business session with Mrs Blanche Taylor and Mrs Harry Wymmond, followed by refreshments. April 24 Mrs Sara Fray of East Washington street is to entertain.

Sorosis Thomas Gilkey Rhodes Plate Pennsylvania Mra W. A. Stone Charles Low Mra. A. L Thayer Lincoln Avenue Legion Home Rigto Court Rigls Court Tribe of Dougursts

London Scandal Week End Recess Taken In High Profile Suit

London paused gossip over major suits as weekend recess ended in two high profile cases. Mrs. Denistoun seeks nine thousand dollars in alimony and alleged loans from her husband while Mrs. Waterhouse pursues seven thousand against Sir David Wilson Barker Lady Wilson Barker and Sheldon over alleged improper funds from the late husband.

London David M. Church Deningtoun Bilis Hume Williams Dorothy Dennistoun Col Ian Dennistoun Norman Birkett Dennistoun Muriel Waterhouse David Wilson Barker Wilson-Barkes Sheldon

Sargeant Meniz Named Scoutmaster of Legion Scouts

Sargeant Meniz has been selected to act as scoutmaster of the American Legion Boy Scouts Troop. He succeeds Br. Luis and will lead a reorganization meeting next Wednesday at Lincoln God School. All former members and hopefuls are urged to attend.

Sargeant Meniz American Legion Br. Luis Lincoln-God School Troup Loy Sargeant Menzig Weil

Two Die From Poisoned Booze Found In Basement

Authorities found two men dead and a third dying from suspected poisoned alcohol in a basement of a building in Green Ridge. The unidentified victims lay beside a bottle. investigators noted traces of poison as the scene was secured for further tests.

Green Ridge

Drop Noticed In Scarlet Fever Cases

Scarlet fever in New Gastld rose with six released from quarantine and new cases reported by physicians. City health officer names Léonard Oberleltner age 5 and address 530 Cro Lon avanite, Thelma Heath age 2 of 221 North Bay street, Harold McNees age 7 of 225 McCready.

New Gastld Cily Health Officer Léonard Oberleltner Cro- Lon Avanite Thelma Heath North Bay Street Harold McNees McCready Street

Erie Y secretary in New Castle today

Victor F. Patserawn, Boys' Work Director of Erle Y. M.C. As,de, visits New Castle today after leading a campaign in Witte Unrgh all week. He stays until Tuesday before returning to Erie, formerly Boys' Work Director at the trial association.

Victor F. Patserawn Erle Y. M.C. As New Castle M. U. FP Witte Unrgh All Weel Erie The Trial Association

Revival Services At Simpson Church

Revival services at Simpson Methodist Church draw good interest and threat of attendance as Evangelist Rev. Mark Sinsith leads evening meetings. Friday featured hymns by Rev. and Mrs. Homey Davis. Attendees include Rev. J. L. Strate tun and Rev. Quick and family of Harmsville and several from Foresville. Sunday services set for 8 am and 7:30 pm with Rev Smith preaching. Meetings continue for the next two weeks.

Simpson Methodist Evangelis Mark Sinsith Homey Davis J. L. Stratetun Mev. Quick Harmsville Foresviille

Sacred Concert At Bethel A M E Church

Members of the Melrose household Ruth No 21a4 are guests at Mrs Caitig Profit as State shreer Monday evening. A sacred concert is given at Bethel A M E Church Sunday at 7 40 PM with program including hymns recitations violin solos orchestra selections and a choir performance featuring V Gavin B Holland and other local performers.

Melrose Ruth Caitig Bethel A. M Choly Arthur Thomas Honan Cho Trio Mesers Holland Chonnel and Aillien V. Gavin Call of Christ

Large Rise in Dodge Brothers Sales Record

A factory report shows Dodge Brothers production and sales rising sharply in February and continuing into March. February retail deliveries approached 15,009 units, up 23.1 percent from February 1924, with weekly gains and a strong March start. The firm cites low dealer stocks and high demand, with production exceeding daily 000 cars in early March. Dodge Brothers 1924 sales up over 26 percent from 1923, reflecting a robust industry-wide upturn.

Hodge Brothers Alsoloses Wealars Madge Brothers Dodge Brothers

Branch Library Opens on Sciota Street Today

The south side branch of the New Gaille Free Public Library at Neighborhood House on Setola Street opened to the public this afternoon with Atlee Sterling, librarian, and Miss Mary Leckie, children's librarian, in charge. Readers in Fifth and Eighth wards praised the new facility, which replaces the Lincoln-Garfield school branch. The building hosts several hundred books, new cases, and will be open Saturdays from 2:30 to 5.

Gaille Free Public Library Setola Street Atlee Sterling Mary Leckie Wesen Lincoln-Gareld School

Woman Killed By Spurned Suitor Had Baby In Arms

Paterson New Jersey March 24 Mrs William Dempsey was shot and killed by John Noonan as she held her baby in her arms Noonan then killed himself Dempsey had reportedly spurned Noonan's attentions and the infant survived ongoing police and coroner inquiries

Isellerin Ehirterna thongWs Service Paterson N. d Mareh William Dempsey John Noonan Noonan Auiettle Dempsey Te Srid

DuBois High Secluded for Grove City Semi Final

DuBois high school basketball team quarters at the Y M C A to stay in seclusion for the Grove City semifinal tonight against Erie East. Erie East eliminated Sharpsville while DuBois had edged Clearfield. The winner advances to face Uniontown next Tuesday.

DuBois M. C Grove City Erie East High School Erie Clearfield Erie East Sharpsville Uniontown

Stribney Returns From Palm Beach

William Stribner, former director of the Senior high school orchestra, arrived in New Castle from Palm Beach Florida where he has been engaged for spare time. He left for Grove City at noon and will perform at the Grand Theatre Pittsburgh starting Monday for an indefinite period. Terrible Russian news today. reports say they are making a toy there. Bat the darn things be contrarr.

William Stribner New Castle Palm Beach Florida Grove City Grand Theatre Pittsburgh

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