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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
24
William K. Hutchinson profiles leisure interests of notable figures, tracing personal tastes and pastimes of prominent individuals. The piece sketches how leaders and icons unwind, revealing unexpected hobbies that humanize public personas.
Senator Francis E. Warren of Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, oversees roughly 3.7 billion dollars in annual supply bills and some 50 000 items. At eighty one he aims to outlast Chauncey Depew and Uncle Joe Cannon, hoping to set the pace for age and labor in the Senate.
A letter from Hattie Petty of Changewater New Jersey dated March 7 1925 describes a year long ankle to knee rash on her father that itched burned and discharged water. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment relief came quickly and healing occurred in under two months. The notice promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment Talcum and related products with pricing.
The text profiles Senator Pat Harrison known for Old West image and constant training of meals not overeating. It notes his Wyoming ranch of 152000 acres with 300000 acre range, diverse businesses, and sons who manage big operations. Warren also keeps 25 to 100 collies on his ranch for herds.
In Keansburg New Jersey on August 8 Jean Nicholas aged 12 supported her 170 pound father Frederick in the water for nearly five minutes until a life guard arrived. Both were good swimmers and had gone out a short distance when cramps struck the father. Jean swam out seized him by the chin and kept his head above water until the lifeguard responded.
Thirty three communists convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the Bulgarian government were sentenced to death. Seventy seven others found guilty received prison terms. Advices from Varna via Vienna reported the verdicts.
The Volant area church notes report no services or Sunday school at the Presbyterian church this Sunday. Rev McConnell preached a sermon on Benefits of a Christian Life with Rev Edward Eagleston assisting and Mrs McConnell and Ruth Palmer singing solos. The Searchlight Bible class hosted an annual Cascade park picnic with many attendees.
Mrs Emil O Brandenburg of Milwaukee describes severe illness causing weakness and headaches that stopped house cleaning. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports weight gain and renewed strength, doing all chores herself again and recommending it to friends.
Governor Pinchot starts a tour Tuesday in Berks county visiting all hospitals schools and other state aided institutions. He will review management by boards of trustees confer with managers and employees and hold nightly meetings with state workers and citizens at county seats or central locations.
Lieut. Col. Bernard C. Freburg, VC holder and World War II hero, attempted to swim the English Channel from Cape Gris-Nez. After 16 hours and 45 minutes battling tide and current he abandoned the effort, being about 600 yards from the English coast when rescued by his escort boat Loat.
New York reports an early morning dice game raid left one man dead and two others fatally wounded as suspects were shot by police while attempting to flee.
Greensburg citizens will vote November 3 on becoming a third class city. The borough council unanimously adopted a resolution to decide the question at the polls after ten petitions with about 1000 signatures were presented for submission.
A special eight member council committee, with one member from each ward, reviewed the subject and recommended favorable action. The council then decided to place the question before voters.
Warren Pa August 8 reports a bumper elderberry crop this year with home winemakers preparing harvest and processing. The note highlights local growers and hobby vintners anticipating abundance for jams wines and preserves.
Local producers lay in a supply of bottles and kegs as cider becomes available. An abundant apple harvest ensures cider will be on tap at area venues.
Cambridge: Prof. Jay Backus Woodworth of Harvard University geology department and director of the seismological station since 1908 died after a long illness. He was 60 and regarded as an American pioneer in earthquake science.
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