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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
32
William H Wooley aged 46 of Meadville Pa was instantly killed when a car he was learning to drive overturned just outside the city breaking his neck His six year old daughter was thrown from the car and badly bruised Others in the car escaped unscathed The latest mov ie actor and wife close friends press agent flavor note omitted
Lancaster County native Samuel Stanhope Smith born 1750 near Pequea rose to prominence as Hampden Sydney College founder and Princeton professor. He led the college through war damage and fire, rebuilt Princeton with $100,000, then served as president until his death in 1819. His brother John Blair Smith led Hampden Sydney thereafter and later became Union College’s first president.
Youngstown Ohio August 21 heavy buying of Trumbull Steel common stock at current low prices by Cleveland interests forecasts a possible merger involving the War ren producer local financiers believe. Trumbull common is now selling at 12 dollars per share a decline from 18.50 the market price at the time the company recently is sued 17 500 000 debenture notes. Bankers identified with the Union Trust company Cleveland have been active for several months in an effort to effect an independent steel company amalgamation embracing Midwest makers.
Beaver Pa Aug 21 last day for filing petitions found Judge A Baldwin and Attorney William A McConnel opposed for Republican nomination for president judge of Beaver County. James L Hogan seeks Democratic nomination. Baldwin seeks to succeed himself. McConnell known corporation lawyer. Close contest expected. Daniel R Boyd unopposed for prothonotary on Republican ticket. Two jury commissioners to be nominated. Borough races for burgess and tax collector draw attention with many women entering the field. Bridgewater Rochester have women candidates.
On Thursday August 27 Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church on Butler Road marks 50 years since the current building was dedicated and 75 years since the original group formed the church. A noon congregational dinner will be followed by an afternoon program and an evening pageant America the Beautiful staged by the youth.
W Herman Hess of New Castle was elected grand inner guard of the Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias at Conneaut Lake closing a three day convention. Harry A Boyer of Harrisburg named grand chancellor and C B Hall of McKeesport grand vice chancellor. York Pa sets 1926 meeting dates under Wild Life League of Pennsylvania. About 1 060 dogs expected at the show with many New Castle canines. J C Williams in Lawrence Savings and Trust handles entry blanks and show inquiries.
One of the largest dog shows ever held in this part of the state will be staged at Conneaut Lake Park. Dog show officials expect strong attendance and plan measure to accommodate spectators and competitors.
The film Zendar the Great starring Marion Davies Harrison Ford Harry Meyers Hobard Bosworth and May Bush is now showing at the Regent Theatre. The public is urged to see this picture while it is available.
Paris announces the French rejoinder to the German note on the security pact will be sent to Berlin Monday morning from the Foreign Office. The statement comes as international tensions rise and stands as official confirmation of the planned diplomatic step.
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