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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
17
October snowfall obsesses residents as streets fill with skaters and sledders. Guards of ice form on sidewalks while cars struggle uphill. Garages report alcohol sales and shoe shops see brisk business as a grotesque hobo costume passes by and Halloween night looms.
Pittsburgh federal prohibition officers A C Neuberger and E S Groach are accused of taking a bribe to halt prosecution under the dry law. Saloon owner Robert Machart swore he paid $60 as part of a $200 demand after a raid on his North Side establishment.
Reverend C J Williamson of Highland United Presbyterian Church will address the Ministerial Association meeting on Monday November 2 at 10 am in the YMCA. He will speak on the subject Christian Science.
Members of the Grand International auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hosted a Halloween party at Mrs. John Moore’s home in North Cedar street. About thirty guests attended with Miss Anna Patterson and Mrs. Lincoln Kelly as special guests.
The article recalls a 1904 double funeral at Mahoning Methodist Church for James Robison and Charles McWilliams, engineers who died in a head on collision on the Pennsylvania railroad at Sharpsville. It notes this is the only prior double funeral recalled in the ward.
Members of the Junior Christian Endeavor at Mahoning Presbyterian held a masquerade Halloween party in the church basement on Thursday. Thirty five people attended and enjoyed games. Refreshments were served by Mrs. D. C. Schnebly and Miss Evelyn Marshall.
Members of the Sabbath school class taught by Mrs. D C Schnebly will hold a tureen dinner at the church this evening at six o'clock.
Recovering Mrs. J. M. Conn of North Cedar street, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is improving.
Mrs David Mackey and her daughter Elizabeth from West Clayton street spent Thursday in Pittsburgh, enjoying a day in the city.
The Mahoning school raised 14 dollars seven cents and Lawrence school collected 1 dollar fifty five cents toward the Old Ironsides fund.
Mr and Mrs J P Britton of Madison avenue hosted dinner Wednesday evening with guests Mr and Mrs William Mercer of Chicago, the Brittons sister and brother in law.
Mr and Mrs B W Mercer and family of this city are identified with Chicago Illinois area links in the readable fragment. The note mentions the Mercers as prominent local residents connected to Chicago.
Mahoning school weekly assembly featured group 7 B 1 presenting School Mates a playlet supervised by Miss Hutchison. Main roles included Joe Howard Purdy Jenny Virgil Wettich Miss Liberty Hazel Smith and Uncle Sam among others. Mr Crisswell spoke about last Monday's football game as cheerleaders recognized the team on stage.
A bake and candy sale is set for Saturday at Elder and Martin's store hosted by the Sheehy Miller auxiliaries. Proceeds support local causes and Halloween treats are promised.
Mrs Richard Stockman and her daughter Helen of Newell Avenue have returned home after visiting relatives in Portsmouth Ohio.
Mrs Gertrude Marshall of West Cherry street spent Thursday in Pittsburgh, returning with city ties and local visits noted in the social column.
The fourth euchre of five was held at St. Margaret's church on Thursday evening with strong attendance. Guests played euchre and five hundred. the event featured Mrs. J B McAuley as general chairman among the ladies.
Mrs. James O'Donell and three others host euchre events to benefit the church. The series continues with one more game and proves financially successful for the parish.
The younger girls sewing class of Mahoning held a masquerade party in the church basement after school on Thursday. Twenty five girls attended and enjoyed games. Refreshments were served by Miss Florence Nash and Mrs. Tackitt.
Members of the plasketry class of the Methodist church held a Wednesday afternoon party in the church. Seven boys attended and played games as entertainment. Refreshments were served by Miss Nash.
The Hillsville Methodist Church outlines a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 a m led by Milo Paden, morning worship at 11 with communion, Epworth League at 6 30 p m, and an 7 30 p m sermon titled Is Prohibition Coming or Going? noting next Tuesday’s election. A chorus anthem and male quartet are planned for services. a Berean Class concert by the Columbian Male Quartet is set for Saturday evening.
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