Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

New Castle News in New Castle, Pennsylvania

Page 1

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

Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1925

Page

1

Girl shoots family in Chicago suburb over alleged affair

A 15-year-old girl, Laelia Wunsch, shot her father William Wunsch, his wife Birdie, and Agnes Simneck in the Trapp area of Morton Grove, claiming defense of home. Miss Simneck, 28, the alleged other woman, was mortally wounded. Birdie Wunsch saved her husband by stepping in front of the gun as the trio confronted the alleged infidelity. Laelia Wunsch was held by police as the investigation continued.

National News Chicago Misa Agnes Simneck Wiliam Wunsch Birdie Wunsch Laelia Wunsch George Trapp Thiverdale Misa Simneck Lucille Miss Simneck Luellie Whosch Munsch

Marriage Licenses for Archie S Dicker and Edna M Hogue

Obscure notice lists Archie S. Dicker of Euclid Pennsylvania and Edna M Hogue as applicants for a marriage license. The fragment provides no further details on date or issuing authorities.

Archie S. Dicker Euclid, Pa Edna M- Hogue

Arthur Mometer and the Alchemy of a Kiss

A child named Arthur Mometer seeks healing through a kiss after every scrape yet faces future harms to his soul and mind. He bounces with childish joy, racing through weather and play, always returning to the comforting hope of leather's arms.

Beal

Cathedral Foyer Illustration Amid Big Building Progress

The Scottish Rite Cathedral cornerstone will be laid on June 10 as Lincoln Avenue construction advances. The immense building is well along with exterior work nearing completion, and it is expected to be finished and in use within a year. An architect's drawing shows how the foyer will look when completed.

Lincoln Avenue

Procession planned for cornerstone event in New Castle

Thousands prepare to march as churches serve as headquarters for visiting lodges. The Scottish Rite Cathedral cornerstone laying on June 10 will feature a parade at 11 am, with three churches and the Masonic Temple serving as bases. sound amplification will ensure all can hear speakers.

New Castle Fred J. Rentz Charles 8. Phillips Ray B. Davenport

Soviet plot to hit Sofia cathedral exposed in trial

A Sofia trial reveals a Moscow plan to spark a sudden incident at Sveti Kral cathedral and topple Bulgaria's government. Witnesses testify that after a 1924 Moscow conference, operatives were sent to unite with Agrarians to create a Soviet Republic, with a Sofia district network organized under a military chief.

Constantine Stepranove Sarvice Stati Sofia Bulgaria Central Committee Moscow Sveti Kral Sofia Atyratea Nlot Bulgsham Bulgaria Imstracons Tyan Nenoff Nenoff

Death Record for Several Named Individuals in Local Notice

The notice lists several deceased adults with ages and last known addresses: Mahala Fleeger aged 76 of 738 Oak Street, Lena Verranello aged 2 or 140 South Beaver Street, Frank Pasone aged 28 of Bessemer, John George Braun aged 83 of 201 Boyles Avenue, Ray John Ww Bischots aged 66 of Hamsburg, Net.

Mahala Fleeger Oak Streat Lena Verranello Beaver’ Street Frank Pasone Bessemer John George Braun Boyles Avenue Ray John Ww. Bischots Hamsburg Net

Ontario Prepares Humble Towns for 44 Percent Beer Sale

Ontario readies for a major beer sale as a statute allowing government warehouse liquor transfers takes effect at noon. Windsor and nearby towns expect a rush, with American clubs forming and Windsor hotels adding tables to accommodate thousands of customers. American vice consul Wells sponsors an American Club in Windsor with a modest initiation and monthly dues supported by beer traffic.

Frank H. Frazur International News Service Blatt Detroit Ontario Awelve Whidsor Prince Edward Hotel King George Hotel Windsor Albert Dewey Wells

Modernists Score First Victory At Columbus Meeting

Modernists of the Presbyterian church won a preliminary battle in Columbus Ohio as minority reform of the judicial commission was allowed for submission to the general assembly. The shift marks the first time minority reports may be considered in the pre assembly proceedings. Local notes mention a New Castle News item and a classified column promoting poultry and freed use of CEES in business.

General Assembly Avllatin International News Service Columbus Presbyterian Church Today Judicial Commission

Nothdurft Addresses Kiwanis On New Castle Schools

Mrs Nothdurft member of the New Castle school board spoke to the Kiwanis club on Our Schools She traced the system from early development to current efficiency and explained the platoon system She praised the teaching staff and expressed confidence in students receiving advantages of any active system in the country

John G. Nothdurft New Casue Kiwanis Club Effency New Castle New Castle Pie

France to unveil policy on war debt Saturday

Paris sources say the French government will publish its draft policy on the wartime debt to the United States by Saturday. Finance Minister Caillaux and Foreign Minister Briand led discussions with President Painleve and Deputy Speaker to invite financial experts Seydoux and Berthelot to join talks. Diplomatic talks remain in a diplomatic stage while technically preparing for negotiation.

Iy Frankinson International Paris Murday United States Finance Ministry Han Washington Painiere Chamber of Deputies Caillang Briand Jacques Seydoux Philippe Berthelot France UC. S Herrick Califaux

Girls Win Honors at New Castle Graduation

New Castle high school's 322 graduates will attend the commencement on Wednesday evening June 3 at Benjamin Franklin Junior High auditorium. Miss Martha Leivo is valedictorian with 93.05 average. Beatrice Laverick is salutatorian with 92.14. Kenneth Hood, 92.84, achieved ineligibility due to time in local school. Speakers include Elizabeth Tickles, Margaret Young, Ruth Keitch, and Martha Pitne TM.

New Castle High School Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Orth Martha Leivo Clas Monor Leivo Beatrice Laverick Kenneth Hood T Eliza-beth Tickles Ruth Keitch Martha Pitne Girls of the Glass River Roll Margaret

Music Director Delighted by High School Orchestra

Victor Saudek, RCA music director, praised New Castle Senior High School orchestra after hearing their performance Tuesday. He planned to broadcast Friday night on KDIKA, saying the group’s orchestral numbers surpassed expectations and would delight listeners, though he wished the unseen audience could see the youth of these players.

Victor Saudek RCA New Castile Ita Broadcasting Sriday Sandek KDIKA Gh Sehoal

City Directory Missing From Public Library

A missing city directory at New Castia Free Public Library sparks a probe into a theft by an unnamed suspect. Miss Sterling, Wearing, asserts the directory was in near constant use, with no clear evidence of return. The library urges the finder to forward the book to prevent further trouble.

New Castia Free Public Library Miss Sterling Migs Sterling

Woodward freed of charge of kidnapping girl

Vermont judge discharged Earl Woodward after a week in the woods with 11 year old Lucille Chatterton of Granville. Lack of sufficient evidence led to the ruling. The girl was unharmed and crowds cheered as Woodward left the courtroom. He faced a larceny charge over a neighboring blanket but posted $30 in bail arranged by a Middlebury College professor.

Middlebury Earl Woodward Lucille Chatterton Granville Wood Ward Woodward Walter Chatterton Shail

Bessemer Man Instantly Killed In Accident

Special to The News Bessemer Pa Frank Pascne about 28 was instantly killed at the Bessemer Convent Company while painting near a kiln. He touched a high tension wire, was thrown from scaffolding fifteen feet, and broke his neck. Unmarried, he lived with his brother in Bessemer. Remains sent to Mahoning Undertaking Co in New Castle.

Bessemer Frank Pascne Mahoning Undertaking Company New Castle

Weeks to consult specialists soon

Secretary of War Weeks, ill at his home for weeks, will travel to New England for specialist consultation to decide if gall bladder surgery is needed. Weeks has been recovering from a bout of illness. A Cage Brothers truck spreading ashes prompted a mayoral hearing and a $3 fine plus street cleaning.

New England International News Service Washington Weeks Cage Brothers Mill Streets

Missing Witness Against Shepherd Is Being Sought

Court proceedings to empanel a jury for William D. Shepherd in the William Nelson McClintock murder case paused as judge attended a funeral. The missing witness Robert White is now believed in Florida after threats and offers to leave town tied to intimidation claims. State sought to continue juror examination in the afternoon.

William D. Shepherd William Nelson McClintock Shepherd Robert White White Alrarnes Man Ho Charles C. Faiman Thomas J. Lynch

Auto Owners Now On Record Here

City police station now on file the names and addresses of automobile owners issued Pennsylvania licenses up to about 1650,000. This enables police to identify ownership of most cars operating in this district.

Pennsylvania

Also Mentioned on This Page

Agnes Simneck Arthur Mometer Cascade Park American Club NEW Castle News Miss Laverick DKA Vermont Woods With Lucille Chatter Florida Quincey L. McBride
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