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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

2

Pageant and civic events at local churches mark weekend

A jumble of local notices, from a farmer painting and a school window frame project to a late night steno report. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces Frank H. Knox’s promotion to freight agent with H Rhodes succeeding him in Youngstown. Mr Knox and family to move soon. Church events include a historical sketch, a pageant Americas the Beautiful, and various musical numbers with many committees listed.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Frank H. Knox Rand Youngstown Ohio Knox H. Rhodes Warren New Castle Baltimore and Ohlo Rhodes Maltimoore Grant Street J. Tt. Lutten Ralph Alda Fisher Orrin Fisher San Francisco Cnurch J. R. Sutton Charles Grogs J. W. McClymonds Elmer Akteteh JR. Larton Memairs Mary Tenton Rulph Vida Fisher Hudson Thomas Mckee West Newton Ray F. G. Wright West Sunbury IG Wright Dr. N. 3 Rose New Wilmington Remerks Georges Krupp Breuning Bacarvalle Frances Magee Beaver Falls Peat Angel Song Lois McGraw Calhoun Magee Handel’s Sond Qazimetta

Local Scenes In A Patchwork Of Street Life

Tobacconist displays four remnants and an antique pipe, a symbol of his decor. A man imagines driving a flimsy car over Croton Avenue Hill while young women smoke on North High Street at night. A uniformed hiker treks Washington Street near noon.

Croton Avenue Hill Washington Street

United States Faces Trouble in French Debt

A survey from London by Ambassador Alanson B. Houghton reports Caillaux and Chamberlain negotiating a separate settlement for France's war debt. Washington opposes linking deals, insisting each European debtor must settle individually with the United States under Coolidge policy.

Houghton State Department Alanson B. Houghton London Caillaux Chamberlain Boeen Washington Lhet Caillaux France Debt Commission United States

Two Divorces For Cruelty Sought In Separate Petitions

Mrs Caroline Wilson by attorney W E Porter seeks divorce from William S Wilson on cruel and barbarous treatment. They wed February 1925 and lived together until July 7. Mrs Ella May Hennon, with same attorney, seeks divorce from William W Hennon for cruelty. They married June 1907 and lived together until February 1922.

Caroline Wilson W. E. Porter Haus William 5. Wilson Lved Ella May Hennon William W. Hennon

Two Anniversaries Mark Oak Grove Church Celebration

At Oak Grove Church a double anniversary was celebrated with speakers recounting the churchs founding and past pastors. Rev Thomas McKee and Rev F G Wright recalled early days, while Mrs Belph and others reflected on church history and women's work. An illness kept Mrs McKee from attending.

Oak Grove Church

News Night On Radio Station Delayed To Saturday Afternoon

The station plans a grand finale tonight with talent including go loiats readers pianists and Bill Wallace and His University Six to broadcast jazz numbers. Thursday night’s program featured New Castle performers Fern David Rory Thomas Alfred Buckley Martha Sweet Francis Fombelle L. K. Wisthart and Mary Ward with lively audience response. The Seven Kings of Harmony performed as William Williams Tommy Blake Geo Marty Byanz Nave Jones ak De Lillo and William Crans on Bevan, pleasing the crowd. The show ended past 1 am, and organizers urge all to tune in as a large crowd in Lawrence county awaits a rare radio event. The program opens at 11 pm, possibly late due to Liberty theatre show, with Chief of Police Henry Dysart broadcasting traffic talk at 6 pm and Radio Stars Frolic from 7 pm.

New Custle Dry Goods Company New Castle Fern David Rory Thomas Alfred Buckley Martha Sweet Francis Fombelle L. K. Wisthart Mary Ward Willam McConido Wallace Brewster New Castle Dry Goods Company Tanor Gola Wiliam Crandon Bevan Plano Seven Kings of Harmony The Midnight Sons Jakes Mike Liberty Theatre Henry Dysart

Ghosts of past caused tragedy of Dr T W Young

Pa sister of the Aubiee recounts the murder plot that sent Young’s body from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh. Misa Young, prostrated by the news, remains unable to travel as her condition is reported to hinder her departure to the eastern city.

T. W. Young Aubiée Los Angeles Pittsburgh Young Misa Young

Lawrence County Teachers Institute Concludes With Toasts

Clare Book heads the county teachers delegation as annual institute closes after a week of sessions at the senior high school. Delegates from high and grade schools attend state and national conventions in Washington and Pennsylvania. Highlights include reports, gratitude for institute help, and a Humane Society talk. The Gambles concert troupe offered a farewell show to conclude the event.

Clarcook Lawrence County Teachers ‘Association Grace Reed Seasions Institutu R. A. Everett Evens Mechling Pennsylvania Staite Educational Association Lom Vo Kelly Tinion Township John A. Syling National Educational Association Washington, D. C Oliver Tians OH. J. Cottom Ethel Weller John Juw-tier May McKelvey Neralogy Committee Taat Institute John Lawther Legislative Committee B. TF. Fraser Resolution Committee Lawrence County Teachers’ Institute Paul Hillgtt Ball Evans William PH. Wentzel M.S Wentzel Humane Society Digwer

Galesburg Pays Tribute To Edgar Bancroft

Galesburg, Aug. 23. A mourning city suspended business to honor Edgar Addison Bancroft, late U.S. ambassador to Japan. The body arrived this afternoon, a funeral cortege moved through sorrowing streets with flags at half mast, brief services held at the grave, and the party departing for Chicago.

Cantecenienal News Chicago

Weingartner to shoulder street improvement costs

Weingartner Realty to bear the expense of grading sewer installation and sidewalk laying on William Street between Tulton and Acorn Streets. City council instructed Leicester White to prepare the improvement ordinance. Grade already established and regular work to commence.

Weingartner

Richards Slowly Improves After Auto Crash

Mr Richards of Highland Avenue remains in Shrange Valley hospital after an automobile accident left him with a fractured bone and multiple dislocations. Doctors report slow improvement and predict it will be some time before he can return home.

Richards Highland Avenue Sherango Valley Hospital

Deaths Of The Day Two Pennsylvanians Die After Illness

Albert Mont Seaton 45 of Beaver Township dies after a lingering illness at home. Survived by widow Emma and children Albert Wilda Elmer and Robert, plus brother John and sister Mrs Anna Black. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 pm at Bethel Cemetery. Tabob Schaffer 57 of West Middlesex dies after three year heart illness. Born Greenville November 2 1908, member of IOOF. Survived by widow and daughter flagel. Funeral Saturday 8 pm from home with private interment at Haywood Cemetery.

Mont Seaton A. Mont Seaton Beaver Township First Baptist Church Emma Seaton Albert Wilda Elmer Robert John Anna Black Alte City Bethel Cemetery Tabob Schaffer Jacob Schaffer West Middlesex Greenville Independent Order of Odd Fellows Flagel Haywwood Cemetery Wast Middlesex

Funeral Services For Miss McKee

Funeral services for Miss Annette McKee longtime secretary of the New Castle Young Women’s Christian Association were held at the YWCA on Thursday afternoon. The auditorium was crowded with members of the YWCA Central Presbyterian Church and Bible classes she served. Rev. A. J. Randles and Rev. M. W. McConnell led the rites with extensive floral tributes. Interment followed at Portersville Presbyterian Cemetery with church officers serving as pallbearers.

Annette Makea New Castle A. J. Randles Second United Presbyterian Ehurch M. W. McConnell Sharon Portersville Presbyterian Cemetery Central Presbyterian Church of George H. McClelland I. C. Patterson Wylie Wallace J. A. Atkingon George E. Lyon George W W. Hert

Lewis Signs Order For 158000 Miners To Strike

The strike order directs 158000 miners to walk out next Tuesday after talks collapsed in Atlantic City. Operators denounce the strike as costly and unnecessary, insisting a three month coal reserve cushions the public. Miners say wages were set to rise with the new agreement and protest the maintenance of full personnel for pumps and electrical work during suspension. Negotiations broke off last August 11 with Governor Sinnott’s mediation having failed.

Ings Inglig Inglis Aiis Sinchot Pennnsylvania Atlantic City

Horse Injury Bill Brought by Forbell Coal Aimed at Railroads

Forbell Coal Company seeks 445 for a horse injury after it stepped into a hole at the P and L crossing on West Washington Street. Attorney S L Ginoke presented the claim to the council saying the horse was laid up and practically worthless. Solicitor White advised routing the bill to the railroad company, which would forward to the PELE company per agreement to keep the crossing in repair.

Forbell Coal Company Attornay S. L. Ginoke Council P- Elee

New Castle Republicans Name City Council Tickets

A list of Republican municipal candidates in New Castle with second and third ward primaries for city council. Names include D C Davies, Genezeinger, Patierno, Bellrose, Swheley, Amin L G Morrow, Young, and Walter St Hamerton. Also mentions Democratic primary for council and school directors.

Meegister & Recorder Jeanwetth W. Button Ware Register and Recorder PR. Adams New Castle David A. Mocie Second Ward D. C. Davies Fifth Ware Cornet City Counsill Bel Lose Gly Council Tern U Swhely Sigur Remiblean Cue Councili Aminl G Morrow City Coeasis Py. E. Ae Secon Repubican D. B. Shields New Castle Republis Walter ST. Hamerton

Waive Damages For Clarence Avenue Job

Specifications for the grading of Clarence avenue between Marmonynine and East Washington Street will be presented to city council. Monday Georgs Weingartner and Alex Newell have agreed to waive damages. Bids will be asked after HRS plans are approved.

Clarense Avenue East Washington Street Georgs Weingartner Alex Newell

Opposes Grading of Glass Street by Local Owner

A. K. Thompson, owner, opposed grading of Glass Street in front of his property today. He rents to a tenant and lives in Ill Wood City. He argues a large fix would be unnecessary while noting potential improvements by the council.

A. K. Thompson Glaga Streat Glass Street Illwood City

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