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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1925

Page

21

Four Automobile Accidents Reported To Police

Police logged four automobile accidents since Friday noon. A woman was struck but not seriously injured when she stepped from behind another car on East Washington Street near Warren Avenue. Thomas Maielli reported his eastbound car collided with the woman. her name was not obtained. W L Phillips reported a collision on Atlantic Avenue turning into Etna Street involving James Hook Jr’s car behind him, with minor damage from hitting a telephone pole. Hook contested Phillips’s lack of signaling. R H Sherman said a Pennsylvania registered car veered onto his East Washington Street parked car, causing considerable damage. J H Hatton said he ran through South Mill Street guard gates around one o’clock this morning.

Thomas Maielli Grant Street East Washington Street Warren Avenue W. L. Phillips Madison Avenue Atlantic Avenue Etna Street James Hook, Jr Phillips R. H. Sherman Laurel Boulevard Pennsylvania Washington Street J. H. Hatton South Walnut Street South Mill Street

Three Announced In Burgess Race

Grove City has three announced candidates for burgess ahead of the September 15 Republican primaries. M. L. Clark, auctioneer on Center street, longtime Grove City resident. Austin G. Oprie, ex New York police officer born here. and M. A. Young, Broad street merchant and son of the late William Young. Current burgess Dr. E Fithian will not seek re nomination.

Grove City M. L. Clark Center Street Clark McKay Carriage Co Austin G. Oprie Oprie New York Metropolitan M. A. Young Broad Street Young William Young R. D. Young E. Fithian

County hunts licenses available for coming season

County Treasurer David E. Nessle notes hunting licenses for the coming season are in and may be secured by residents. Naturalized citizens are asked to bring their naturalization papers when obtaining licenses.

David E. Nessle

Stolen Chevrolet Recovered At Dawn Near Denver and Pennsylvania

The Chevrolet touring car of J. B. Mc Coy 934 Hazel street was stolen from the Greer tin plant last night. Officers Lynch and Logan found the vehicle abandoned this morning at the intersection of Denver and Pennsylvania avenues.

J. B. McCoy Hazel Street Greer Tin Plant Lynch and Logan Denver Pennsylvania

O'Brien Files for Jury Commissioner Seat on Republican Ticket

Edward J. O'Brien Sr files papers to run for county jury commissioner as a Republican candidate. Few filings occur currently as candidates submit petitions. Canada's harvest year needs over 80 million pounds of twine to bind the grain.

Edward J. O’brien, Sr Canada

Chewton Ladies' Aid Plans Bake Sale on Church Lawn

The Chewton Christian church Ladies' Aid met at the church on Thursday. They served dinner at noon and agreed to a bake sale and social on Saturday afternoon and evening August 22 on the church lawn. Attendees included Mrs. Pete Solsberg and Mrs. Kate Hennon, president, with many others listed. The next meeting is set for Thursday August 15.

Ladies’ Aid Chewton Christian Church Pete Solsberg John Tillia Melissa Galbreath John McCollorus Philip MecQuiston Solomon Aiken C. R. Coulter M. J. Conner Charles Jones Charles Yoho Bernice Yoho Ruby Tillia Fanny Miller Lizzie Houk Kate Hennon Pearl Hennon Lila Gipe Pearl Coulter

Local residents visit and meet in surrounding towns

Mrs C P Durbin and children Paul and Lillian visited with Mrs Sloan of Ellwood City on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Roy Newton visited in Beaver Falls on Wednesday. Andrew Robertson was a business visitor in New Castle Thursday. Mr Solomon Aiken and son Oran visited James Murphy at Providence hospital in Beaver Falls Thursday. Mrs W P Guy Sr was a caller in New Castle on Thursday. John Tillia was a business visitor in New Castle Wednesday. Mrs R A Patterson of Eastbrook is visiting with her sister Mrs W P Guy Sr. Mable Solsberg is visiting with Mary Aiken of Ewing Park this week. Miss Fern and Thelma Dindinger visited friends here on Thursday evening. Nellie Gipe, ill with tonsillitis, is getting better. Mrs Frank Herbert and Mrs De Pew of Wampum visited Mrs Charles Jones on Thursday.

C. P. Durbin Paul and Lillian Sloan Ellwood City Roy Newton Beaver Falls Andrew Robertson New Castle Solomon Aiken Oran James Murphy Providence Hospital W. P. Guy, Sr John Tillia R. A. Patterson Eastbrook W. P. Guy Mable Solsberg Mary Aiken Ewing Park Miss Fern Thelma Dindinger Nellie Gipe

Young Peoples Division Meeting In The County Council

The Lawrence County Sabbath School Association Young Peoples Division will hold its August meeting in W C A at 8 p m on August 11. Speakers include Miss Elizabeth Tresser on The Young People as Teachers of Children Mrs Carl Wilson on The Young People and the other Half of the Sunday School and C E McGrath on The Importance of Trained Teachers. All County Council officers and district superintendents are urged to attend.

County Council Young Peoples Division Lawrence County Sabbath School Association W.c. A Elizabeth Tresser Carl Wilson C. E. McGrath

Delegates Elected to State Meeting by Perry Gaston Post

At the Perry Gaston Post, No. 343 American Legion meeting, W. Walter Braham and P. J. Dempsey were chosen as delegates to the state convention in Erie Pa in August 2021 22. Harry M. Long and De Graff Robinson were named alternates. Many members plan to attend the convention this year.

Perry Gaston American Legion Legion W. Walter Braham P. J. Dempsey Erie Harry M. Long de Graff Robinson

To Hold Caucus At Princeton Hall

Slippery Rock township voters will hold a caucus in Princeton hall next Thursday evening August 13 for nominating candidates for township offices. A full attendance of the voters of the district is expected.

Slippery Rock Township Princeton Hall

Theft at 30 Shenango Street Reported by Ludwig

Max Ludwig reported to police that his business at 30 Shenango Street was entered the night of August 5 and a German automatic revolver and streetcar tickets were stolen. The American Negro Labor Congress will hold its annual session in Chicago in October.

Max Ludwig Neshannock Boulevard Shenango Street American Negro Labor Congress Chicago

Wampum Church Services Schedule

Presbyterian church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and service at 11 a m with evening gathering at 7 30. Christian Church led by Rev Chas Bell holds Sunday school 10 a m and service 11 a m with evening service 7 30. Clinton M E Sunday school 10 a m and service. St Monica s Catholic church Mass 9 a m and Sunday school 10 30 a m led by Fr F A Maloney.

Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Chas. Bell Clinton M. E St. Monica’s Catholic Church F. A. Maloney

Surprise Marriage Of Geo Schmidt And Florence Ewalt

Geo Schmidt and Florence Ewalt wed at the Ewalt home in Ambridge Pennsylvania on Thursday evening at 5 o clock. The couple left by motor for a lakeside retreat for an indefinite stay.

Geo. Schmidt Florence Ewalt John Ross Ewalt Ambridge

Ward murder case probe brings Bryan visitors

Mr. Ward his sister and sister in-law arrived from Bryan Ohio to aid investigation into the Ward murder. Ward, a Powers boarder, killed Mr. Powers and then himself. Powers' daughter Mrs. Ethel Cook sought information by contacting postmasters and police, leading to Ward's relatives. Ward once a minister, later insane over religion, with a wife and child not living with him. Body to be moved to Bryan for burial.

Ward Bryan Powers Ethel Cook Ohio

Cascade Park hosts C P C families for picnic

C P C office employees and families went to Cascade Park Friday afternoon with well filled baskets for an enjoyable evening. The M E church Mission held a regular meeting at Mrs C McChesney's home Thursday afternoon and a Sunday school picnic was held there on Wednesday.

Cascade Park M. E. Church

Wampum Personal News From Ellwood City Area

Mrs Arthur James and daughter Barbara Anne of Lincoln University visit the Davis family in town. Ellwood City visitors include Mrs Clarence Stapf Mrs H E King and Mrs C A Guy. Alberta Pettigrew sprained foot while camping and gets around on crutches. W C Creveling leaves for New Jersey to make a future home.

Wampum Arthur James Barbara Anne Lincoln University F. M. Davis Main Street Frank Huffman Clarence Stapf H. E. King Ellwod City C. A. Guy Garvin Ellwood City Ed. Noe Elizabeth Ellen Moran New Castle Gwendolyn Brooks Virginia Thos. Hickey Pittsburgh S. H. Fox Muddy Creek A. W. Pettigrew Alberta C. B. Rogers Madelyn Loyal Yoho Alberta Pettigrew W. C. Creveling C. P. Co New Jersey

Woman Hurt as She Jumps From Runaway Truck

Mrs Daisy Gretzinger of Mount Pleasant suffered a fractured leg and severed artery when she leaped from a runaway truck en route to a picnic in Greensburg Pennsylvania.

Greensburg Daisy Gretzinger Mount Pleasant

United Brethren Conference Set for Latrobe in September

Latrobe Pennsylvania reports preparations for the eighty seventh session of the Allegheny conference of the United Brethren Church to be held September 16 21 at the Fifth ward church. Bishop William M Bell and Rev Dr J S Fulton will preside and many prominent ministers are slated as speakers. An estimated 250 ministers and delegates are expected.

Latrobe Allegheny Conference United Brethren Church Fifth Ward William M. Bell J. 8. Fulton

Delegates To Leave Sunday For Rome N Y

Local delegates depart Sunday for Rome New York to attend the annual True Ivorites of America convention opening Monday and running through the week. Several hundred delegates from across the United States will attend and a program of interest is planned. James Davies of New Castle Feed Co. attends as official delegate of the Star of Wales Lodge local order. Griffith Thomas serves as national secretary of the order.

Rome New York The True Ivorites of America United States James Davies New Castle Feed Company Star of Wales Lodge Griffith Thomas

Jail Delivery Stopped by Sheriff in Columbus County Jail

Sheriff George Wright halted an attempted jail delivery in Lisbon Ohio. McCracken charged with burglary and Roy Coleman held for operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, were found sawing bars in their cell. Five hacksaws two four foot iron bars and a broomstick smuggled in were hidden in a mattress and under cots. Coleman and McCracken, from East Liverpool, were placed in solitary confinement awaiting grand jury action.

Lisbon George Wright Columbiana County McCracken Roy Coleman Coleman East Liverpool

Glee Society Plans Picnic After Meeting

New Castle Glee Society members are urged to attend a Sunday meeting at the First Congregational church at 2 30 pm under President David Lewis to discuss the annual picnic and plan activities for the Greek Society.

New Castle Glee Society First Congregational Church David Lewis Greek Society

Bankrupt Financier Bell Worthless After Assets Lost

John A. Bell once valued at 18 to 20 million dollars files for bankruptcy in Pittsburgh. He lists cash as nothing and seeks a receiver to safeguard remaining assets. Bell faces a pending criminal case over alleged embezzlement of 800,643 dollars with a September grand jury expected to act.

International News Service Pittsburgh John A. Bell Bells Robert M. Gibson Bell Bell Creditors’ Committee

Taylor Students Schedule Services at Greenwood Church

Rev S R Maitland returns from Epworth League Institute in Meadville Pa and will lead Sunday services at Greenwood M E church with Messrs Guy and Mershimer. Taylor University students from Upland Ind begin an Aug 12 to Aug 23 service series at Greenwood with a gifted band leader.

S. R. Maitland Valaski Road Meadville Epworth League Institute Methodist Churches of Taylor University Upland Ind Greenwood Church

Foundry Executive Takes New Position

Grove City Pa August J E Olson longtime head of Bessemer Foundry resigns to join Bethlehem Steel Corpora tion Elizabethtown N J The Bessemer vacancy remains unfilled Olson is noted as a civic leader and promoter of community benefit.

Grove City J. E. Olson Bessemer Bethlehem Steel Corporation Elizabethtown N. J Olson Bessemer Company Tfn

Church Council Holds Regular Meeting at Gunther Home

The Christ Evangelical Lutheran church council met at August Gunther’s Ashland avenue home. Reports from societies were favorable. After business, couples were entertained by hostesses Mrs. A Gunther and Mrs. W Gunther. Next meeting set for Karl E Schmidt’s Mulberry Street residence.

Church Council of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church August Gunther Ashland Avenue A. Gunther W. Gunther Karl E. Schmidt Mulberry Street

Dogs at Large Reported Disturbing Garden in District

Joseph O Rourke of 666 Superior Street reported Friday that dogs were being allowed to run at large in his district and were destroying his garden. He asked for action to relieve the situation.

Joseph O'Rourke Superior Street

Harvest Home Week set for Jackson Centre August 15

Mercer Pa August 8 The thirtieth Annual Harvest Home of the Jackson Centre Association will be held at Jackson Park August 15 with a political contest for judge jury commissioner and poor director. Speakers include Dr Morgan Barnes and Rev H S Nicholson. a ball game versus Wesley and a Grove City Boys band concert are on the day’s program with dancing in the pavilion.

Mercer Jackson Centre Association Jackson Park Old Orr Grove Morgan Barnes Ojai Cal Thatcher School For Boys H. S. Nicholson Christ Reformed Church Grove City Pennsylvania Mercer County

Earth Tremors Felt Across California Cities

Earth tremors were detected today in San Bernardino, San Diego, and mild tremors in San Jacinto and Hemet. No damage was reported.

California Earth International News Service Los Angeles San Bernardino San Diego Santa Fe Railway San Jacinto Hemet

Sunday Services In Wampum Church

Sunday services in the Wampum Baptist church follow with Sunday school at 9 45. George Scott and Leonard Clark will be presented with tokens for their service. Morning worship at 11 am subject They found a man whom they compelled to carry his cross. B Y P U at 6 45. Evening service at 8 o clock. Subject Why Am I a Baptist. The choir will have a special song service.

Wampum Baptist Church L. L. Mathews George Scott Leonard Clark

Arthur Rich Fined $10 for Speeding in Police Court

Arthur Rich appears before police court on a speeding charge and pays a $10 fine, ordered by Motorcycle Officer Rich.

Arthur Rich Richards

England May Let Gibraltar Slip

London reports that a proposal to trade Gibraltar for Ceuta has resurfaced after Maj. Gen. Ashmore and Air Vice Marshal Steele returned from Gibraltar. They say modern conditions render Gibraltar useless as a Mediterranean key and it could be destroyed from the Spanish side in minutes. France and Spain may oppose none yet, unless Britain offers valuable North African compensation.

London Gibraltar Spain Ceuta E. B. Ashmore J. M. Steele Braltar Mediterranean North Africa

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Burgess Chewton Frank Herbert Mrs. Depew of Young Peoples’ Division Meeting Ludwig Flint R. Dale Clark New Castle Flint Co Wudge Wrantcuso Francis X. Mancuso Ewalt - Schmidt United Brethren N.Y Glee Society Carnegie Banker Foundry Clicquot Club Neshannock Avenue Liberty Avenue East Long Avenue Jackson Center Son Park Speeder E. Washington Street Pennsylvania Station Seavys Studio Cooper-Sutler Sam H. McGoun England Huiber Alice Tae Wea Seva Walter Long Mack Sennett FOX News
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