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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1925

Page

18

Decorator Leaves For New York To Select Decoration

Griff Swick, decorator, left Saturday night for New York City to choose decorations to trim the Shelby auditorium for the Elk’s dance on Monday April 13. The dance is pitched as one of the finest social affairs in the high school, with decorations expected to be stunning and imaginative. Swick is noted for artistic work and will not yet reveal his theme.

Sllwoor City Griff Swick New York City Shelby Auditorium Higle House Swiek

Pre Easter services in First Baptist church Ellwood City

Ellwood City Pa March 10 services planned in the First Baptist church each evening except Saturday with special music and speakers including Miss Judith Vo Amster Rev Brown McDowald A M Stevenson Rev George Lanc a and Rev G M Riley Easter week events also noted plus a funeral service for Scott Wright at Camp Run United Presbyterian church and local theater listings reflecting community notices

Ellwood City First Baptist Church Ldith Vo Amster Ieve City Brown McDowald East Side Sharon Church A. M. Stevenson Hirst Presbyterian Church Jelwood George Lanca New Castle Church G. M. Riley New Brighton Scott Wright Camp Run Camp Run United Presbyterian Church McFarland

Bell Memorial Church Notes For This Week

Ellwood City Pa March 30 Sunday morning Holy Communion served in Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Thirty four new members joined, total 110 this church year ending Tuesday. Seventy six members joined since Rev Bittinger revival. Large attendances at morning and evening services. Choir meets tonight at 7 for the Has ter Cantata The Thorn Crowned King. Class No 2 meets with Miss Ida Cunningham Tuesday evening. Class no 17 meets at Mrs Oscar Hooker home Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7. Annual congregational meeting after prayer service at 8.

Ellwood City Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church Bittinger Haster Tda Cunningham North and Orchard Avenues Oscar Hooker Crescent Avenue

Y. P. Division Plan Meeting Wednesday

Members of the Young People's Division of the First Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City Pa will hold their regular monthly business and social meeting in the recreation room on Wednesday evening. The division will lead the prayer meeting with class group sessions followed by an informal entertainment organized by C. Be. Zeigler's class and refreshments provided by Mrs. Catherine Hainer's class.

Ellwood City Mar Young People's Division First Presbyterian Church C. BE. Zeigler Catherine Hainer

American Legion Boys Meet Tuesday Evening

Wilbur Randolph Post of the American Legion in Ellwood City Pennsylvania schedules a special Tuesday evening meeting at Luxenburg Hall due to larger attendance. Informality will guide the event with entertainment and refreshments organized by the committee in charge.

Ellwood City Wilbur Randolph Post American Legion Luxenburg Hall Legionnaires Legion Rooms Sixth Street

Geneva Glee Club Concert Thursday in Elwood City

Geneva Glee Club under Brotherhood Bible class auspices will give a concert Thursday evening at the First Presbyterian church Elwood City Pa. The program includes solo and chorus selections. Also Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 and Women Missionary Society at 8 0 in the U P Church. Friday 7 45 Christian Endeavor groups meet locally with Miss Kelly of Wilkinsburg addressing the youngsters.

Ellwood City Brotherhood Geneva Glee Club First Presbyterian Church U.P Woman's Missionary Society China Christian Endeavor Societies U. P Lawrence County Kelly Wilkinsburg

Superintendent of New Brighton School Speaks Tuesday

iH B Lyons superintendent of New Brighton schools will address United Presbyterian church Tuesday evening at 7 45 on Religious Education in Connection With the Week Day School under the auspices of the Parent Teachers association. He is versed on the subject and has three years of successful practice in New Brighton.

Ellwood City B. Lyons New Brighton United Presbyterian Church Lyons Parent

Children's Hour Starts Early In Ellwood City Church

In Ellwood City Pennsylvania on March 30 the Children’s Hour Friday evening begins at 6 30 due to First Baptist church meetings. Funeral services for Mrs Mary Dan were held at the Italian Catholic church this morning with interment at Locust Grove cemetery. Several locals and visitors are mentioned including Miss Beatrice Shapiro, Mrs G L Brundage, newborn Paul Luther, and others visiting family or traveling.

Ellwood City First Baptist Church Dan Mary Dan Ellwood City Hospital Locust Grove

Railroad Crossing Menace To Firemen

Fire Chief Charles Lynn told the city council the Moravia street crossing near the Pennsylvania Engineering works endangers fire apparatus and firefighters. He warned wheels may be smashed and men jolted when trucks pass. Mayor Dunlap said police would compel the PRR to fix the dangerous crossing immediately.

Charles Lynn Moravia Street Pennsylvania Engineering Works Engineering Works Dunlap Pp. R.R

City Bus Route Shifts Aim to Ease Traffic

P Q auto buses will run from the business district to Seventh ward and terminal at the Diamond. Until April 1, they will use South Mercer Street as a terminal. Superintendent CG C Coult hard and police officials expect the change to relieve congestion at Mercer and Washington streets.

Seventh Ward Diamond Mercer Street CG C. Coulthard Mercer Washington

Williams seeks permit to convert porch into kitchen

Nej Williams of 1116 Croton Avenue reports to council that a porch removal is planned to create a kitchen space. The case was referred to the Board of Appeals for decision.

Nej) Williams Loterk Lua Charles Emery Croton Avenue Board of Anypeals

Officers Break Up Ellwood City Chicken Fight

County Detective Janie M. Dunlap and Col. W. Stevenson led a squad to halt a Sunday chicken fight on Hospital Hill, Ellwood City. Fliers fled as officers closed in. a foot race ended in several arrests and seized items bearing multiple names. Officers to file informations this afternoon. suspects released on own recognizance.

Janie M. Dunlap VW. W. Ctevenson Shenango Valley Humane Society Hicks Brinton Hospital Hill Ellwood City Shenanse Valley Humans Society Frank (Quigley Man Ponned Lutz C. R. Mendet G T. Wallace Clarence Wallace C. H. Rowland Eloven Col W. W. Stevenson Inch

Board of Appeals Grants Rear Lot Building Move

The board approved Dr J M Blackwood of 448 East Washington to relocate a one story frame building to the rear for a garage with a concrete door chimney and fireproof roof. C B H Jones of 445 Court Street was allowed to build a pantry. fire chief Lyno notes wood is the only feasible material.

Board of Appeals J. M. Blackwood East Washington Street H. Jones Pire Lyno

Final Action On Light Contract Likely Tuesday

City council considers action on a new light contract after L B Round urged PSC approval and the city sought a rate clause for domestic and commercial lighting. Councilman Miller advocates proceeding to light the city and Round complains the electric company has ordered equipment for a new system en route to the city.

Round Public Service Commission Hiram G. Miller B. Round Anpthor Court White Coune Miller Cornell Roitd Council Lep Ug Dunlap

Past Grands Hold Banquet in Lawrence County

Members of the Past Grands Association of Lawrence County, numbering none shown, attended the first regular meeting and banquet held Saturday evening at the I Q O Hall. Officers elected: W R Vaughn president, Harry Ward vice president, W J Ellison secretary, with W St Vaughn presiding at the banquet. Remarks were delivered by Attorneys Walters Reynolds and C W Fenton. Local Daughters of Rebekah degree team served the meal.

Lawrence County I. QO. OG F. Hall W. R. Vaughn Harry Ward W. J. Eilison W. St. Vaughn Walters, Reynolds C. W. Fenton Daughters of Rebekah Gebren Frey Houk Jonnie Smith Pettit Leonard Campbell Miller Lang Pribby Betty Poplar

Gospel Singers to Broadcast Service at Pear Avenue Church

The Christian Missionary Alliance church on Pear Avenue hosts a gospel program this evening. KCHA Pittsburg’s colored gospel singers will perform a listening program broadcast between 7 30 and 10 oclock. The radio outfit making it possible was installed.

Christian Missionary Alliance Pearaon Street KCHA Pittsburgh Colored Gospel Singers Rado

Auto Run Into Barricade Injures Monaco Man

I Martin of Monaco and three others narrowly escaped a plunge into a hollow on North Jefferson street near Boyles avenue Sunday when he drove into a barricade at the filling point. The Ford Sedan suffered heavy damage but all occupants escaped unhurt. Martin, distracted by conversations with his wife and a rear passenger, failed to turn from Jefferson to Wilmington and struck the barricade. Detective Login witnessed the crash and aided Martin and the passengers.

I. Martin Monaco North Jefarson Street Boyles Avenue Mr. Martin North Jefferson Street Jefferson Street Wilmington Login Accidant Martin Thoge

Searching party seeks motorists who disappear

A large group from Lake Arrowhead set out to locate an automobile party missing on the rim of the world road in the San Bernardino mountains. The missing party includes Miss Lucile Stewart sister of actress Anita Stewart Mr and Mrs W A Maley David Mendleson and W K Harian of Hollywood.

Internatonal News Los Angeles Lake Arrowhead World Road Sin Hernandino W Mountains Lucile Stewart Anita Stewart W. A. Maley David Mendleson W.K. Harian Hollywood

Mitchell to be sent to Texas Air Service officer named

Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, resting from his farm, will be transferred to San Antonio Texas as air service officer in the Eighth Corps Area per the War Department announcement.

Lews Service Washington, Mareh Ll Wiliam Mitchell Hig Farm Air Service San Antonio Tex Eighth Corps War Department

Fire Chief Seeks New Buick Roadster for Vehicle Fleet

Fire Chief Charles Lynn asked the city council to purchase a new Buick roadster for the fire department vehicle. Councilman Davies requested the request be filed, and the matter was referred to committee in a session chaired by Councilman Tus.

Charles Lynn Davies Tus

Ellwood Man’s Car Recovered From Convicts

Ellwood City police said Howard Nagel of Ewing Park identified a car as the one taken in Pittsburgh by convicts escaping from the Western Penitentiary last night and authorities at Butler notified him that the vehicle had been recovered.

Ellwood City Butler Howard Nagel Ewing Park Pittsburgh Western Penitentiary

Increase Salary of Street Commissioner

The ordinance to raise the street commissioner salary from 1800 to 2000 dollars, effective April 1, was discussed but not enacted as councilman Burns opposed, citing legal obstruction and a typographical error in the text. A separate unrelated note mentions engagement rings and a mistaken belief about a finger heart connection.

Sovachman Hiram G. Alters Burns

Six Casualties In Cedar Rapids Auto Crashes

Internacional News Service reports a Sunday-auto crash in Cedar Rapids Iowa left one dead and five injured. Authorities described the incidents as multiple auto crashes with casualties, detailing the local scene and ongoing investigations.

Cedar Rauids Internacional News Service Ce AR Rapids Iowa Maren Entomoe Bile Vrestes

Mayor imposes city licenses on inbound bread firms

Mayor William H. Daslap ordered all bread and cake companies from other cities to obtain city licenses before selling in the town. Seven firms operate in Youngstown and must comply at once. The city will enforce immediate license issuance.

William H. Daslap Youngstown

Local Electric Washer Ads Loom in Ellwood City Market

Fragmentary ad copy notes "Easy" electric washers sold by Gardner Broa Co at 180 Lawrence Ave Ellwood City and vicinity. Mentions agency for Ellwood city area with broad merchandise references.

Ellwood City Gardner Broa Co Lawrence Ave

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