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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1925

Page

20

Contracts Set For White Way

Ellwood City council adjourned meeting sets contracts for White Way on Lawrence avenue from Fourth to Tenth Streets and on Tenth to Crescent. Greenwood Engineering Company of Philadelphia awarded the White Way bid of 37985 dollars. Freter and Son of Chester West Virginia awarded widening the north side of anvenue avenue from Fourth to Ninth Streets for 10609 dollars and 80 cents.

Ellwood City Hero Council Lawrence Avenue Greenwood Engineering Company Philadelphia Fourth Tenth Streets Crescent Freter and Son of Cheater West Virginia Anvenue Avenue Ninth

Ellwood City Firemen Parade Participation

Ellwood City volunteers joined the Junction Park firemen convention parade with the combination hook and ladder truck the hose and chemical truck in an event highlighted during the week long gathering in Junction Park.

Ellwood City Bir Junction Park

Orphans Home Topic At Ellwood Kiwanis Dinner

Dr Mercer of Beaver Falls spoke at the Ellwood City Kiwanis dinner. He urged building a new Orphan Home in Lawrence County, contingent on the county providing land. Directors plan to meet Mercer to discuss the proposal.

Ellwood City Mercer Beaver Falls

Work On High School Building Nears Completion

BELLWOOD CITY Pa Aug 14 Excavating for the new high school buildings nears completion. Within a few days the men will run concrete for the walls. The face brick will be laid in ages of days. It has been decided by a committee of the board that white mortar shall be placed between the bricks which are the same shade as those in the Hartman building. ELLWOOD CITY Pa Aug L Where shall I go tonight Majestic Theater Harry Carey in Silent Sanderson

Bellwood City Hartman Ellwood City Majestic Theater Harry Carey Sanderson

Five Added Classes To Accommodate 200 Added Pupils

Ellwood City expects 2800 pupils this term starting August 31 an increase of 290 from last year. Five new rooms will be added three elementary and two high school to handle the larger enrollment. Superintendent W Ray Smith cites school law on beginners and vaccination proofs for attendance. Beginning six year olds after term start but before January 1 1926 may enroll with a physician signed vaccination certificate. Principals and teachers must enforce vaccination or smallpox proof or face fines.

Ellwood City Ellwood W. Ray Smith Ellwood City Shhoals Pennsylvania

Haines Confers With Lumber Co On Wilmington Plant

Ellwood City Pa August 14 Thomas L Haines manager of Wayne Lumber reports Anderson Middleton Lumber Co of Aberdeen Washington on road to confer about a large Wilmington Delaware land deal. The plan anticipates 1 to 1.5 million dollar cost and aims to supply timber by water via the Panama Canal for prompt shipments to Chicago area. Several local residents are noted with visits and trips.

Ellwood City Thomas L. Haines Wayne’ Lumber Company Billwood City Anderson-Middleton Lumber Co Aberdeen Ohio Pennsylvania Wayne Lumber Co Ellwood Lumber Co Pittsburgh Fanama Canal Willington Del Anderson- Middleton Lumber Co

Election of Executive Board for Community Chest

In Ellwood City Pennsylvania four men were elected to serve on the Community Chest administrative board. C A Martin J J Dunn H W Smith and J A Hyans received the largest vote totals from chest fund contributors. The community chest accounts are being audited today and four statements will follow.

Ellwood City

Ladies Aid Enjoy Regular Meeting at Ellwood Gify

Mrs H D Parkinson and Mrs H Singland along with Mrs Spencer hosted a Ladies Aid gathering at the First Mr E church gallery on Thursday evening. A large crowd attended and Mrs M J Anderson of the North Side was a special guest. An ice cream social was planned for the school lawn Saturday evening. Refreshments followed on the lawn with tables centered by garden flowers.

W C T U Ladies Memorial Service Planned

Ellwood City Pa August 14 following the regular meeting of the W C T U at United Presbyterian church at 8 oclock tonight the ladies will conduct a memorial service for departed members Special speakers will address the gathering A committee of ladies including Mrs Charles Zeigter Mrs R A Snedden and Mrs H H Bernolds will serve.

Ellwood City United Presbyterian Church Charles Zeigter R. A. Snedden H. H. Bernolds

Monument Erected for Soldier of 1776 in Ellwood City

In Ellwood City Pennsylvania on August 14 a monument was erected honoring Philip Main who fought in the Revolutionary War under George Washington. The Daughters of the Revolution helped secure government support for the tribute. Main is the only known Revolutionary soldier buried at North Sewickley cemetery and has many descendants in the area.

Ellwood City Philip Main George Washington Daughters of the Revolution Main North Sewickley

Scouts Of Ellwood To Attend Roundup

Boy Scouts of Ellwood City plan to take an active part in the round up at the John M. Phillips camp at Kennedy's Mills Saturday August 15. The program includes field events signaling first aid contests fire building and water boiling as the summer season closes.

Ellwood City Boy Scouts of John M. Phillips Kennedy's Mills

Two Men To Serve Heavy Sentences For Kidnap Plot

Los Angeles reports Charles Z. Stevens and Claude A. Holcomb face ten years to life in San Quentin after a jury convicted them of plotting to kidnap Mary Pickford. Adrian Wood was freed. verdicts followed a four hour, thirty five minute deliberation. Prosecutors alleged a police frame up in the high profile case.

Los Angeles Charles Z. Stevens Claude A. Holcomb Fo Mn San Quentin Mary Pickford Adrian J. Wood Stevens Holcomb Publicluy

Five Auto Mishaps Reported In 24 Hour Period

Five auto mishaps occurred in the 24 hour period ending at noon today per police reports. A small boy was struck but not seriously harmed when Andy Nocera’s car hit him on South Mill Street near Weaver Street. the boy was treated and released. Other wrecks involved W E McKissick on East Washington Street stopping for a light and being struck by M E Luse on East Cherry Street. a Smith-Toaster company truck and another vehicle collided at Stuce and Oak. J L Gibson and C L Rhodes’s cars damaged on Jefferson Street. Bintrim’s Chestnut Street car struck on North Cochran Way. and Mrs. Charles Fishlock injured on her arm in the final crash.

Andy Nocera South Jefferson Street South Mill Street Weaver Street Hee Waldo Street W. E. McKissick Brinton Javerns T Washington Street Mercer Street M. E. Luse East Cherry Street Smith- Toaster Company Pennsylvania Jhenge Stuce Oak Streets J.L. Gibson New Wilmington C. L. Rhodes Bintrim Chestnut Street North Street Cochran Way Pennsylvania Charles Fishlock K. Jw and

Heavy Rain Hits Guardsmen Camp In Mt Gretna

Mud covered tents and gear were checked by the Fifty second Cavalry Brigade PNG at the Mt Gretna guardsmen camp after 24 hours of heavy rain. Lieut Col Edward David, a regular cavalry officer, visited to inspect National Guard units and will stay several days before returning to Washington.

MT. Gretna Fifty Second Cavalry Brigade Edward David Regular National Guard Washington

Building Permits: garages fences and dwellings listed

Building permits issued for F T R Fehi 308 Northview Avenue garage Shaffer 225 Pearson Street fence WV Bean 425 Park Avenue dwelling garage Antonio Phillips GL7 State Street R A Bektles 90 North Mercer Street garage David Willams T114 1 8 County Ling Street garage The chief trouble with women is men and the chief trouble with men is women.

F. TR. Fehi Northview Avenue Alr. Shaffer Pearson Street Wv. H. Bean Park Avenue Antonio Phillips State Street R.A. Bektles North Mercer Street David Willams County Ling Street

Ellwood City Classified Ad Promotes Easy Electric Washers

Ellwood City and vicinity sellers Gardner Bros. Co. advertise the MOR "Easy" electric washers as selling more than any other brand. Address listed at 107 Lawrente Ave. Vote for Ellwood City merchandise dealer promotion.

Aganey Ellwood City Gardner Bros. Co Lawrente Ave

Thorson Storm Sewer Payment Approved by City Council

City Engineer Frank Millar certified to the council that John B Thorson is entitled to 1029 29 as the first payment for constructing a storm sewer on Edison avenue The warrant for the amount has been ordered paid by the council.

Frank Millar John B. Thorson Edison Avenue

Council orders cable purchase for controller connections

The council today directed Purchasing Agent Davies to buy 23 feet of underground cable to connect controllers with the electric station. The case value is about $500.

Council Today Davies

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