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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1925

Page

2

Westminster In Buffalo Makes Final Football Preparations

Westminster College faces the University of Buffalo at Rotary Field in Buffalo after arriving by train at 10 30 p m The weather promises favorable conditions for a 2 30 p m kickoff Local Buffalo officials aim to avenge last year s 15 9 defeat Westminster coach E Dwight Dyer has yet to confirm the starting lineup with several spots still unsettled End candidates Homer Beggs and Red Kelly are expected to start Along the line tackles Byler Rose guards Hoffman Montgomery center Tarr signals by Coles or Pahle with Offutt and Lauder at the back and Bowen or Hyrilla at fullback.

William Thomas Buffalo N. Y Lake Erie Westminster College Buffalo Athletic Club Rotary Field Westminster University of Buffalo E. Dwight Dyer Homer Beggs Sandy Lake Red Kelly New Castle Byler Rose New Wilmington Hoffman Sharon Montgomery Capt. Tarr Johnstown Coles Homestead Pahle Erie Offutt Lauder Elizabeth Bowen Hayrilla North Braddock

Test Well Near Grove City Signals Gas Prospects

A test well on the Bert McBride farm in Pine township Grove City Pa at 800 feet deep probes gas potential on a 1200 acre lease by Frank B Parshall. Drilled by T B McFadden between Wolf Creek Gas field and Barkeyville with 1500 feet sand depth anticipated and potential local distribution plans.

Grove City Bert McBride Pine Township T. B. McFadden Frank B. Parshall Wolf Creek Barkeyville

Ohio State to Meet Chicago on soggy field

Chicago and Ohio State ready for a wet field clash as Coach Stage’s Maroons aim to use hammering rushing power. Ohio State’s passing game is hampered by the conditions, with McCarty Marks Francis and Timme set to carry the ball and Kernwein Rouse Duvall Curley and Abbott in open play.

International News Service Chicago University of Chicago Maroons Ohio “Buckeye Ohio Chicago Lads McCarty Marks Francis Timme Kernwein Rouse Duvall Curley Abbott

Babe Ruth to Undergo Operation in New York Hospital

Babe Ruth plans another operation at St Vincent's Hospital in New York after his illness worsened following last May surgery. He missed World Series games while the abscess in his old wound is treated and may remain hospitalized for weeks.

New York St. Vincent's Hospital Ruth Pittsburgh Swat Canada

Kneram And Lemer Win Signalling In Croton Troop Five

Beaver Patrol of Croton Boy Scout Troop wins signaling contest at weekly Croton headquarters session. Wil ls Kneram sender and John Lemer receiver, with Stag and Crow patrols placing behind. Beaver also wins first aid contest. Flying Eagle second.

Kneram and Lemer Win Croton Beaver Croton Schol Tenderfoot Wills Kneram John Lemer Stag Patrol Flying Eagle Patrol Crow Patrol Beaver Patrol James Maloney Frank Fiorelli Flying Eagle Crow Stag Laurel Boulevard Robert Abraham John Lemner Andy Mick Tony Montfort Daniel Boone M. J. Howard Tony Colaluca Clifford McClelland Ed Book George Ward R. F. Davis

Soggy Field Sets Third City Series Showdown

Chicago White Sox face the Cubs in the third city series game played on a soggy field in Chicago. The Cubs lead 1-0 and 1 tie after a 19 inning thriller. Fa ber starts for the Sox and Blake starts for the Cubs.

Soggy Field Chicago International News Service Chicago White Sox Cubs Sox Faber Blake

Murder Victim Found in Marsh Still Unidentified

A murder victim found in a marsh near New Castle remains unidentified after a month long search. Investigators report no solid clues and many missing persons inquiries, with attempts to identify the head and remnants of footwear continuing. County Detective Dunlap and Coroner Caldwell oversee the case as hope for leads fades.

New Castle J. M. Dunlap J. P. Caldwell

Railroads Witness Grand Screen Romance The Danger Signal

Railroad men and their families are urged to see the film The Danger Signal at the Regent Theatre on Monday and Tuesday. Trade press praise the cast and motive, calling it one of the year’s greatest rail road romances now showing for two days only.

Regent Theatre Regent

Overcoats Prevail In Washington For Third World Series Game

Washington fans braved icy winds at Clark Griffith stadium for the third game of the World Series between the Senators and the Pirates. Early arrivals from Elmira and Springfield stood in line since dawn to claim seats along the bleachers near the field as veterans recalled past series.

International News Service Washington Clark Griffith Stadium Senators Pirates H. J. O'Neil Elmira N. Y T. W. Reagan Springfield Mass Pittsburgh Reagan

Reducing Classes Begin Next Week at Y W C A

Ladies of New Castle urged to join reducing classes at the Y W C A starting next week. Morning class on Wednesday October 14 and evening class on Thursday October 15 with a four dollar term. Call Y W C A at 748 to enroll or for more information.

New Castle Y. W

Big Sister Party Plans At YWCA This Tuesday

The Senior Girl Reserves announce a big sister party for sophomores Tuesday evening at the YWCA. An annual social event opens the season with about 225 girls expected and roughly 75 guests. Virginia Duff chairs the social committee and leads the program with its helpers.

Virginia Duff

Bluege Unable to Play Today for Senators at Home

Harris planned to use Alex Ferguson or Emil Yde as the left‑handed option while Tom Zachary’s warm weather risk kept the lineup guessing. Ray Kremer was the original choice, with Altrock set to pitch to the batters. Walter Johnson and Goslin provided early drama as Curly Ogden pitched.

Harris Alex Ferguson Wild Man Tom Zachary Ray Kremer Bill McKechnie Emil Yde Senators Griffith Acuemen Yde Nick Altrock Altrock Walter Johnson Goslin Curly Ogdena

Chest Drive Seeks $94 000 From City to Aid Agencies

The budget committee of the Community Chest proposes a $94 000 drive on October 16 26 led by Marcus Feuchtwanger James M Smith and Thomas H Hartman. The committee says the recommended budget targets social problems and needs of each Chest agency to best serve New Castle with economical fund use.

Marcus Feuchtwanger James M. Smith Thomas H. Hartman Community Chest New Castle

Kum Join Us Class Elects Officers At First Meeting

The Kum Join Us class of Grace M. E. church met at Mrs. C. F. Flannery’s home for the season opener. Officers elected: president Miss Freda McCord, vice president Catherine Johnson, secretary Marfydd Owens, treasurer Bertha Ayers. Membership chair Marfydd Owens. Next meeting set at Miss McCord’s Hamilton street home.

Grace M. E. Church C. F. Flannery Freda McCord Catherine Johnson Marfydd Owens Bertha Ayers Hamilton Street

Realty Transfers in Ellwood City and Nearby Areas

Transactions show property transfers in multiple wards and towns including Second Ward Shenango Ellwood Ellwood City Union and Fourth Ward with amounts from $1 up to $6550. Notable entries include John W Book to John W Keast for 1300 and John Birtalan to Nick Loccasino for 6550 with several spouses and families exchanging deeds in Wayne Saran Ward and Third/Fourth wards.

John W. Book John W. Keast Saran’ Ward Ary EB. Eckles Howard F. Mazey Second Ward Ben G. Swick Isaac Latimer Wayne Chas. H. Fyock Wm. E. Hoover Union Eugene G. Himebaugh Howard Himebaugh S. New Castle Eva M. Armstrong George T. Weingartner Shenango Fourth Ward Nannie M. Fulmer Rocco Zappia Ellwood City Estella M. Elmer Edwin J. Kinter J. Clare Hoover Walter §. Smith John Birtalan Nick Loccasino Ellwood Emma Albino John Ricci Paul Albino Robi Curtis John R. Holler Louise E. Spencer Harold A. Gibson

Real Estate Agent Hiller Joins William Nunn Agency

Charles A. Hiller, long associated with Clare P. DuShane Real Estate and Insurance, has accepted a position with the William Nunn Agency after years in the local firm.

Charles A. Hiller Clare P. DuShane Real Estate and Insurance William Nunn

Woman's Place Is In The Home Motto Sparks Debate

A column echoes an old saying about women in the home and argues that breaking traditional roles disrupts social order, prompting readers to weigh gender expectations and domestic duties in contemporary life.

New Castle Kiwanis Members Return From State Convention

Members of the New Castle Kiwanis club and their wives returned from Reading after attending the Pennsylvania Kiwanis state convention held October 5 6 and 7. The trip was in a fifty car Greensburg Greensburg caravan. Hay den Oliver of Scranton was elected governor of the Kiwanis district of Pennsylvania. Mr Wolford trustee of the local club was delegate to the convention.

New Castle Kiwanis Club Reading The Kiwanis Greensburg Fred Wolford L. C. Mantz Louis Franklin Pennsylvania Berkshire Hotel Conneaut Lake Hayden Oliver Scranton Wolford

Scout Troop Plans Hallowe'en Party

The First Presbyterian Church Boy Scout Troop 17 met last evening to arrange a Hallowe'en party. Scoutmaster Shult formed a planning committee including John Rudolph Jack White Hugh Miller and Jack Hartley. New members J McClurg and Jack Hartley joined the troop while 15 boys attended and Paul Wilken visited.

First Presbyterian Church Shult John Rudolph Jack White Hugh Miller Jack Hartley J. McClurg Paul Wilken

Blue Triangle Club Elects Officers

The Blue Triangle club of the YWCA met in the YW Friday evening with seventeen members present. Officers elected were Mary Tewell president Gertrude Dietterle vice president Ruth Jamison secretary Florence Waddington treasurer.

Blue Triangle Club Y. W Mary Tewell Gertrude Dietterle Ruth Jamison Florence Waddington Thomas Leweilyn

Simple Services To Mark Burial Of Christy Mathewson

Tribute crowds gather for Christy Mathewson's burial in Bucknell alumna spirit. Laborers students and officials file to the Stoughton home as Mathewson, who died in Saranac Lake after tuberculosis worsened from a wartime cough, is honored by Bucknell as a war hero and alumnus.

Christy Mathewson Mathewson F. C. Stoughton Matty Susquehanna River Bridge Bucknell Stoughton Saranac Lake France Diager

Deaths Of The Day Hugh P Stockman and Family

Hugh P Stockman a longtime city resident and carpenter died at 3 50 am at 829 East Washington after seven years invalidism from a leg injury. Born January 1 1847 he leaves a wife two sisters six sons and a daughter with services Monday at 130 pm at 829 East Washington Rev Homer Davis officiating burial Oak Park.

Hugh Presley Stockman East Washington Street Mr. Stockman Robert R Jane Warnock Stockman Epworth M. FE Adda Stockman Kate Stockman Elizabeth B. Garvin H. Clare Stockman

Deaths of Mrs Katherine Webb and three others

Mrs Katherine Webb aged 74 died at 630 East Washington street after a short illness. She leaves three daughters and siblings. Funeral plans send her to Chicago for services and burial. Also noted are funeral services for George Shoaff and Rev. Harry R. Belles with details of times and churches.

Katherine Webb Charles Webb East Washington Street Webb New York Methodist Episcopal Church Clara Myers Mary Carbine Alice Webb Sarah Byrnes Cleveland George Elizabeth Street J. Williamson Highland United Presbyterian Church S. EK. Irvine First United Presbyterian Church Graceland Cemetery

Graustark to Play at Penn Theatre With Slight Price Hike

Graustark comes to the Penn theatre for four days starting Monday with a lavish production. Admission will rise to 50 cents for adults and 20 cents for children for both matinee and evening showings, due to the film’s high cost. Norma Talmadge and Eugene OBrien star with a strong supporting cast.

Penn Theatre Norma Talmadge Eugene O'Brien

Accident Victim Recovers in Grove City

Grove City Pa October 10 Miss Dorothy Buchanan one of three Grove City girls injured in a recent auto wreck will be discharged from Grove City Hospital within a few days. Buchanan suffered a fractured skull and has recovered rapidly.

Grove City Dorothy Buchanan Grove City Hospital Buchanan

Easton Girl To Wed Mercer Man

Frances Elizabeth Cutz of Easton will marry Stewart Zahniser of Mercer in a spring wedding. Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cutz of Easton confirms the planned union with the Zahniser family of Otter street Mercer.

Mercer, Pa Frank Cutz Easton Frances Elizabeth Stewart Zahniser Mercer D. W. Zahniser Otter Street

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NEW Castle Boys Kissell L. L. Swan & CO North Mill Street Ohio State Babe Ruth N. Y. Hospital NEW Yy Marsh Higgins Bros Martens Capital Griffith Stadium Stoner Gilbert Forte Los Angeles U.S Bluege Penna Hallowe'en Party Wright-Ditson Victor Co H. R. Huston Home Co E. Long Ave Hugh P. Stockman David Broscheit Jean Garvin Broscheit Highland Avenue Broscheit St. John's Lutheran Church Ladies of the Elizabeth Garvin R. G. Garvin F. KE. Stough St. John's Church Mr. Shoaff Belles Funeral Harry R. Belles First Christian Church Durban Chewton Beaver Falls Jewetts Jewett Coach Jewett Sibo de Deets Detroit Paige Raige Percy B. Walls Motor Co South Merce Bell Phone JOS. S.rice CO Distinctive E. North Sr Newcastle, PA Suumasr Room
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