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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

27

Tables Reserved For Local Society Women At Benefit Bridge

Ellwood City Pa May 3 The committee reports a large number of tables and tickets for the benefit bridge tea to be held June 4 at the local country club The affair follows the opening of the club on Decoration Day with dinner dances and other activities Tables are reserved for matron guests and five tables are engaged through single-seat sales The refreshment committee promises a notable afternoon in a social event organized by Mrs Harold Seidel Mrs J C Slocum Mrs W T Johnston and others for Mrs Burton Bell Mrs Roy Hamilton and more Anyone wanting tickets or tables should apply to the committees

Ellwood City Mosdames Gelbach HM. B. Swanson B. MM Harold Seidel J. C. Slocum W. Tt. Johnston C. BE. Frew Loring Gelbach Burton Bell Roy Hamilton

Local Girl Wins Contest Award in Ellwood City

Miss Katherine Jacoby, Ellwood City High School’s sole entrant, took second prize in Indiana State Normal School’s first year typewriting contest. She will receive Lawrence County’s silver medal from Underwood Typewriting Company. What Theatre offers The Lady with Norma Talmadge at Majestic Theatre.

Ellwood City Katherine Jacoby Ellwood City High School Indiana State Normal School Lawrence County Ailver i Underwood Typewriting Comany What Theatre Majestic Theatre Norma Talmadge Adv

Memorial Day Proclamation From Ellwood City Burgess

Ellwood City, May 28. Proclamation urging observance of Memorial Day to honor the soldiers who preserved the Republic. Burgess Ben G. Strick calls all people to devote the day to remembrance and homage to those who served in the Civil War era.

Ellwood City Ben G. Strick Ellwoon Oty Ben G. Swick Burgess

Ellwood High school to stage Brother Ellis play

Ellwood City residents will be entertained by Ellwood High school's senior play Brother Ellis in the Liberty theater on Tuesday June 2. Directed by Walter Schaffner, the cast features Juliet Offutt Virginia Johnston Ralph Reynolds Morris Phelps Ethel Carvert Jarek Kimpel Walt Caplan Harold Sumner Jesata Thomas Irene Lemery Leona Hart and others. The comedy centers on a widow, lovers, a decayed old man, and a masquerading stenog in a Massachusetts setting with a ballroom in act three. "Brother Ellis" promises home talent at its best and a pleasant finish despite the scoundrels’ schemes.

Ellwood City Ellis Liberty Theater Ellwood High School Walter Schaffner Juliet Offutt Virginia Johnston Ralph Reynolds Chester Cable Austin Morris Phelps Ethel Carvert Brother Ellis Jarek Kimpel Walt Caplan Harold Sumner Jesata Thomas Blanch Ikendal Irene Lemery Stenog Ellen Leona Hart Massachusetts

Community Chest Dinner Talk To Examine Drive

Blwood City residents will discuss the community chest drive at the Chamber of Commerce dinner in the First Presbyterian church chat room on Tuesday June 2. The round table format will invite views from supporters and opponents of the campaign as conducted in Wu Wool.

Eulwood City Blwood City Chamber of Commerce Dhat First Presbyterian Church

Morris Keller Plans Clothing Store in Ellwood City

Morris Keller of Sixth street plans a 120 by 44 foot clothing store on Lawrence Avenue between Third and Fourth streets in Ellwood City. The two story modern brick building designed by architect Altschuler of New Castle will have a second story five room apartment.

Ellwood City Morris Keller Sixth Street Lawreace Avenue Gin Th Street Alsschuler New Castle

Flie swatting campaign kicks off in Ellwood City

Ellwood City Pa May 28 Community Service league begins a fly control drive with Boy Scouts delivering fly swatters to homes. A pamphlet from the state health department accompanies each swatter. Merchants supply the swatters including Ellwood City Furniture Harbison and Yabn First National Bank Gardner Brothers Ellwood Pure Milk Banner Dairy.

Ellwood City Community Service League of State Health Department Avannees Ellwood Ellwood City Furniture Company Harbison and Yabn, Hardware First National Bank Gardner Brothers Ellwood Pure Milk Company Banner Dairy

Ellwood Merchants To Close Saturday

Ellwood City merchants will close Saturday for Memorial Day observances. Local shops will reopen later as needed, with closing notices courtesy of the American Legion to aid shoppers without refrigeration. Nearby classes and clubs met weekly with social gatherings and hospital sewing projects. Local residents visited New Castle and Youngstown for business and social events ahead of the holiday.

Ellwood City Ellwood American Legion

Zemo claims instant relief for eczema and skin rashes

A vintage advertisement touts Zemo as a skin remedy for eczema blotches ringworm and rashes. It promises quick healing and soothing relief with a penetrating liquid and warns it leaves no visible residue. Trial size 35 cents large 1 dollar. Zemo Soap 25 cents.

Three Local Men Given Offices Of District BPOE

Ellwood City, Pa May 28 A signal honor to the Alwood B P O E Elks. At a district meeting in Erie the following officers were elected AM A Riley president of the Northwestern association William Hayden secretary and George Hemerly treasurer. At the meeting Wednesday afternoon the following men were named for the committee in charge of the annual plrne to be enjoyed at Conneaut Lake OP 2 McCarthy Elmer Douts and Gene Emary Ellwood plans to join the auto caravan which starts from New Brighton and will Include the galley lodges.

Ellwood City Alwood B. P Elks Erie AM. A. Riley Northwestern Association William Hayden George Hemerly Conneaut Lake McCarthy Elmer Douts Gene

Auxiliary Benefit Successful Affair in Gilwood City

The American Legion auxiliary held a card party at the Pythian hall on Fourth Street Tuesday evening. About thirty tickets were sold and more than 49 dollars were raised for the benefit. Compiled chairs listed Mrs R L Ferking and others as part of the organizing committee. Prizes were awarded for bridge and five hundred with Mrs A J Baker and Mrs Johnston among winners. Dr Swanson won a men’s prize and W W Thompson took low score.

Gilwood City American Legion Auxary Pythian Hall Fourth Street R. Ll. Ferking J. Arthur Grantley

New Sub Division to Ellwood Planned in Pa

Ellwood City plans North Ellwood Heights a 150 lot subdivision on the Nallie Hazen farm near Bridge Street. Owners include Burgena Ben G Swick H J Stewart and 4 H Stimpson. Also notes Nick Ragcheila of North Street will leave in June for California after a school incident at George Washington College.

Ellwood City Autornay Randall B. Luke Fourth Street New Castle George Hers Samuel Powell Middle Lancaster M. E. Soleberg Clover Avenue Edwin G. Donnelly Youngs Town Ellwood E. C. Porter New Cesire North East North Ellwood Heights Nallie Hazen Bridge Breet Burgena Ben G. Swick H. J. Stewart 4. H. Stimpson West Nick Ragcheila North Star- Cently George Washington College Wernington D. C California

Trap Shooters Meet at Conneaut Lake Park Saturday

Trap shooters of the city plan a Saturday event at Conneaut Lake Park under the Wild Life league auspices. The shoot uses Lewis Class-Rage scoring with six Blue Rocks events and a total of 1 100 Blue Rocks. The Chamber of Commerce offers a 20 gauge Winchester repealing shotgun as a trophy.

Momoxal Conneaut Lake Park Wild Life League Thay Tolslow Blue Rocks Lua Rocks Blue Chamber of Commerce Coneaut Lake Park

Survivors Seek Rescuers After Sofia Cathedral Outrage

Survivors of the St Nedlya Cathedral disaster in Sofia seek the unknown volunteer savior who pulled them from debris. A general in civilian clothes who was barred from entering the cathedral advertised for the guard who saved his life.

Sofia St. Nedélya Hebris

Mine Worker Now Opera Star in Britain

Blythe England May 28 Ernest Wire a pony driver at Cowpen Colliery has risen from coal mine to grand opera. He started in amateur theatricals and joined touring productions, now under contract with a leading British operatic company.

International News Service Blythe England Ernest Wire Cowpen Opera Ginger

Canadian General Morrigan Dies in Ottawa

Major General Sir William Morrigan, commander of the Canadian army to France and Belgium in World War I, died in Ottawa on May 28. A noted figure in the United States, he previously served in the South African campaign.

Aulledin Internacional News Service Ottawa Wiliam Morrigan Aitiory France Belgium United States

Better cooking with this focused heat Florence Oil Range

Focused heat directs flame to the pot bottom, saving time and fuel. The Florence Range uses a kerosene vapor flame, not a wick flame, enabling precise heat control. The Florence Oven bakes well thanks to the baker's arch and a patented heat-spreader, promoting even air flow. Makers include Florence Oil Ranges, Florence Water Heaters, and Florence Oil Heaters with offices on West 6th Street.

Florence

Robbed Coaches While Living On Top Of Gold Mine

Gilbert Nev May 28 Potential millionaires lived by robbing bullion coaches when the Johnson brothers famed outlaws who hid in a canyon near a gold strike. Their cave hideout and a stone dwelling atop a high grade gold area became the scene of a long-ago theft cycle linked to miner prosperity. A separate note reports Union Station opening about June 15 as a massive westward transport hub with 300 trains daily, featuring a chapel morgue and other facilities.

International News Service Gilbert Nev Johnson Brothers John Son Brothers Jner Union Station Josuah d'Esposito tRaya

Fire From Stuffed Grate Shocks Rohrer Property

A fire started by a stuffed grate on the first floor of Mrs. James Hook’s home at 17 Quast Street, Rohrer property. Sparks from the down stairs grate flue ignited the stuffed grate, setting materials on the other grate afire. Alarm came from Vox 26 at 4:90 PM.

Rohrer S17 Quast Street James Hook Vox 26

Barrage Of Nets To Prevent Air Attack

Tokyo May 28 Invention of an anti air craft shell by means of nets spread across the earth of advancing airplanes causes aircraft to become entangled in the nets. Takeo Takagi reports tests by the Japanese army and navy though details are not made public. The shell is named by Takagi though he fears it may be fired from,

Patton Chosen Manager of Union A C Team

Union A C directors met last night and elected Claude Patton as manager of the Union A C team in the Lawrence County Baseball League. His election followed the vacancy created by the resignation of Tommy O'Brien who was obliged to leave the post.

Union A.C Tnt Claude Patton Union A. C Lawrence County Baseball League Firs Tla Ohy Tommy O'Brien

Mord flgetric washers old than any 6th Agency

Ellwood City region report notes Gardier and BOT Lawrence involvement in a historic matter tied to local agencies. The wording is unclear but implies a longstanding institutional relationship with Ellwood City and nearby areas. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.

Ellwood City Gardier & Bot Lawrence

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