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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
30
Washington reports the administration plans to meet an expected September 1 anthracite walkout with public opinion as the main pressure. The Interstate Commerce Commission will route coal shipments from bituminous sources to prevent a crisis, while a December 1 cover is seen for anthracite supplies.
In Sioux Falls a three year old boy, son of Dr. and Mrs. K W Brimmer, is believed kidnapped by his grandmother Mrs Jennie Sullivan amid ongoing litigation for custody. The Brimmers, residents of Canova SD and Buffalo NY respectively, had been awarded temporary custody to Mrs Brimmer. a telegram to Mrs Brimmer indicated the child was taken when under the father’s charge at Canova. If Mrs Sullivan is captured she could face contempt of court and kidnapping charges.
T. J. Davies of Young street has returned from Pittsburgh Presbyterian hospital after a critical operation weeks ago. His condition is much improved though he will need time before resuming duties.
Rock Springs Harlansburg will host the Old Timers gathering Saturday featuring old time dances and prizes for the oldest couple on the floor. Old Timers will dance free during the afternoon.
Representatives from Wampum's Presbyterian church return from the Presbyterian Young People’s Conference in Saltsburg. Delegates Rebecca Hennon Beatrice Herbert Alberta Pettigrew Robert Jackson and Butler Hennon plan to apply what they learned to church leadership and community work. The church reports about 2,000,000 members 86 hospitals and 56 colleges across 30 states with many home missionaries and schools for diverse groups. Mrs. Robert Roys J D Askin of Youngstown Ohio depart for ten days in Richmond Virginia for southern sightseeing.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J E Carpenter. Both mother and baby are doing fine at this writing.
Wampum Lodge No. 865 plans its regular business meeting this evening at eight o'clock in the Lodge Rooms. Members are expected to attend and conduct routine fraternal business in a formal session.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church held their regular meeting yesterday at 1 30 with twelve members present. After the business session, quilting and social chats filled the afternoon, and Mrs Ada Dindinger presided over the gathering.
Mr and Mrs L J Overlander who have been at Mt Clemens for a month return home. D M Marshall also completed a three week visit at Mt Clemens and has returned to his home.
Mr and Mrs T J McCullough and Mr and Mrs W A Brown returned home after a ten day motoring trip visiting Buffalo Canada New York Harrisburg Gettysburg and Washington.
Mrs. J. J. Foswerman of Connellsville spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. King of Ellwood City. Mrs. Frank Huffman and son of Ellwood City visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Harvey, on Wednesday. Multiple residents including Miss Mildred Clarence, Raymond Blythe, Mrs. S. Hennon, and Miss Minnie Sprinkler traveled to Ellwood City or New Castle for social calls, shopping trips, or visits.
Ford announces improvements across its lineup with no extra cost, boosting durability and value. Demand is strong and production runs at capacity, with deliveries promised in order of receipt from Universal Sales Co. 420 Croton avenue Bell Phone 612 Local 11 adv.
Bradford will send a millionaire special to the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa October 1 10. The Grace Emery Special will carry Bradford field delegates with Col Fred Winsor named King Petroleum. Miss Grace Emery will personally conduct the trip, with wealthy oil magnates from Oil City Titusville Franklin Warren and Kane making reservations.
August 27 1930 Pittsburgh police prepare for possible hip sing and on leong tong warfare after reports that 25 Chinese gunmen from eastern cities arrived to settle scores. gunmen reportedly gather near Chinatown with slayings linked to recent killings, prompting armed patrols and extra precautions throughout the district.
Mrs S A Lewis of East Reynolds is much improved. Mr and Mrs Luther Lewis of Pittsburgh visit Mr and Mrs Albert Jones on Cunning ham Avenue. Miss May Davies of Garfield Avenue returns from her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs David Hadley of Niles Ohio. Miss Anna Walter of Sharon Pa who came from Wales visits Mr and Mrs John M Evans of South Mill Street. John Evans and daughter Miss Nettie of South Mill Street, recently in Boston for her condition, will return Friday. Reports from Dr Harvey Cushing say Miss Evans is in a very favorable condition.
Secretary Wilbur formally disapproved the Navy's case against Ruth Anderson and Katherine Glancy who were acquitted of bringing liquor aboard a naval transport. A letter from Wilbur to Lt. Andrew L. W. Gordon notes no guilt was established and admonishes Gordon to be more zealous in prosecutions.
PLAINGROVE S B Foster recovering after last Thursdays auto wreck. Leonard Uber made a business visit at Akron last Monday. Many locals attended the play at North Liberty church last Wednesday. S E Brennaman visited New Castle on Wednesday. Henry Brennamar of Portersville, formerly of this place, attended old timers day at North Presbyterian last Wednesday. S H Book and family joined the 60th anniversary of her father on Thursday. Rev. Thompson and wife and family from Annandale are visiting here this week.
John Williams tenor of Rhchonda Male Chorus improved after serious illness in Shenango Valley hospital while visiting cousins Mr and Mrs W H Davies of Garfield Avenue report improvement He was previously soloist at a large Cleveland church and invites Welsh residents to visit him in hospital
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