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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
12
International dispatch from Paris reports renewed fighting in the Riff continues while peace moves appear likely. General Primo de Rivera heads to Algeciras to meet a Riff delegation as Barcelona sources say a parley may be held soon.
The Riff delegation led by Mohammed Krim, Abd-Il-Krim’s younger brother, is said to push for a peace conference in neutral territory with tribesmen in Gibraltar. Mohammed Krim, a mining engineer trained in Madrid, is an aide to the rebel chieftain and has overseen several projects. In Alhucemas, Spanish troops and tribesmen trade artillery in a growing battle, with about 20 Spanish dead and ships en route to the island.
Grove City Pa August 21 members of Grace Methodist church orchestra and choir held a picnic and outing at Memorial Park. After the meal the choir met and elected officers for the coming year: President W L Osburn, Vice President Mrs Mary Black Per ring, Secretary Mrs John Anderson, Treasurer Miss Fanny Coulter.
An advertisement piece discusses the meaning of good will for businesses, focusing on Dodge Brothers. It highlights founder Foster Brothers’ view of public confidence, the policy of concentrating on a single chassis model, and the company’s restraint from yearly models to maintain consistent quality and reputation for faithful performance over more than a decade.
Walter Slagle of Canton Ohio on a trip home from Canada passed through Greenville when a loosened rim on his car exploded outward striking his nose. He was rushed to Greenville hospital where doctors sewed the nose back in place then he continued home. Larkspur Kensington hosts a one o clock dinner at Charles Brown's Hamilton street home with sixteen guests and a social afternoon with fancy work. Mrs Brown received housedresses as a gift from members. In two weeks Mrs Aida Jenkins will host the club at her Madison avenue home.
A new French process powder not affected by perspiration and will not reveal shine. It stays on until removed, fine and pure, makes pores invisible, and gives a soft velvety complexion. Available from McKinley & Frantz at Faisley's Pharmacy.
Mrs J G Walker hosted a one o'clock luncheon for her daughter Amy Walker who sails to Pittsburgh to train as a nurse at West Penn Hospital starting September 1. Twelve guests dined among yellow and white decor with a golden glow centerpiece as Margaret Walker assisted with service and music followed by social chat.
Advertisement claims Allenhry Special Formula No 2 capsules relieve neuritis gouty arthritis and sciatic nerve pains within 24 hours. It warns liquid form is for rheumatism and touts permanent relief with continued doses from druggists in New Castle and nearby stores.
Local church activities include a Wednesday and Thursday musical program at St Lucy's with parades and band concerts by the Christophers Columbus band, and a Do Right Class meeting at Miss Irene Dibbley's home. Birth announced for Lawrence Calvin Godwin, nine pounds, born August 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Clark Godwin. Community updates cover travel plans, visits, deaths, lodge meetings, and social calls from Madison Avenue residents.
The notice promotes the film Gendar the Great featuring Marion Davies Harrison Ford Harry Moyers Hobard Bosworth Bud May Bush now showing at Regent Theatre. It invites all to see the picture while it is playing.
In Omaha on August 21 Mathi J. Du'iman of New York won the national speed shorthand title, scoring 4 045 in five minutes with three errors. He succeeds Charles Swam, also of New York, as champion at the National Shorthand Reporters association meeting. The 15 year old new champion was official reporter for John W. Pavia in the last Democratic national campaign.
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