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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

30

Knox Promoted to Freight Agent in Youngstown

Baltimore and Ohio officials announce Frank H. Knox, longtime freight agent in this city, will become freight agent in Youngstown Ohio effective September 1. S. H. Rhodes will succeed Knox here, moving from Warren to New Castle. Knox and his wife plan to relocate to Youngstown.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Frank H. Knox Youngstown Ohio Knox S. H. Rhodes Warren New Castle Rhodes Baltimore and Ohio Grant Street

Two Divorces For Cruelty Sought In Separate Petitions

Mrs. Caroline Wilson files for divorce from William S. Wilson for cruel and barbarous treatment. They wed in February 1925 and separated July 7. Mrs. Ella May Hennon seeks divorce from William W. Hennon on cruelty grounds. Married June 1907, separated February 1922.

Caroline Wilson W. E. Porter William S. Wilson Ella May Hennon William W. Hennon

What Did You See Farm Scene And City Work

A collection of brief vignettes shows a farmer painting an old surrey and janitors at schools painting and mowing. A steno late for breakfast, a golfer mourning a broken club, a doctor bringing a rug home, and an employment agent interviewing applicants. Other scenes include a tobacconist with an antique pipe, a man test driving a shower, three girls smoking at night, and a hiker walking on Washington street.

United States Faces Trouble in French Debt

A survey from London reports Caillaux and Chamberlain negotiating a debt settlement that ties France’s debt to US policy. Houghton warns Washington opposes linking French and other European debts. U.S. insistence remains that European debtors settle separately with the United States.

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

Two Anniversaries Celebrated at Oak Grove Church

Oak Grove Church marked two anniversaries with a gathering at Mrs. McMillin's home where plans for the current church were conceived on the McMillin farm. Present speakers included Rev. Thomas McKee, Rev. F. G. Wright, Mrs. Wright, Dr. H. J. Rose, and Rev. George Krupp. Mrs. McKee was absent due to illness.

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Community pageant and talks at trove church celebration

The trove church held an extended welcome and program with Mrs. J. R. Sutton presenting a historical sketch. Mrs. Ralph shared church history and Rev. Orrin Fisher’s letter was read. An afternoon pageant America the Beautiful featured about fourteen members, followed by music and multiple addresses by local pastors and guests.

J. R. Sutton Ralph Alda Fisher Orrin Fisher San Francisco Charles Gross J. W. McClymonds Elmer Armstrong Frank Fischer Thomas Fisher Robert Stoner M. C. Dick G. W. Myers Frank Fisher R. W White Margaret Myers Anderson Gibson Ed. Sechler Clyde My

News Night on Radio Station Grand Finale Broadcast

Tonight's radio program features jazz with Bill Wallace and His University Six. The previous New Castle Dry Goods Company segment showcased local talent including Fern Davis and Martha Sweet.

Bill Wallace University New Castle Dry Goods Company New Castle William McCombs Wallace Liewster New Castle Dry Goode Company William Crandon Bevan Seven Kings of Harmony The Midnight Sons Mike Gilly Willams Tommy Blake Geo. Anthony Harry Evans Dave Jones Frank de Lillo Lawrence County Liberty Theatre Henry Dysart

Ghosts of past caused tragedy of Dr T W Young

Pa sister of the death by own action was his only comfort in the mental strain of the murder trial planned to leave Los Angeles for Pittsburgh with Young's body. Miss Young was prostrated for hours after she learned of her brother s death and her physical condition was reported today as likely to prevent her leaving for the eastern city.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh Young

Clare Book Heads County Teachers

Clare Book was unanimously elected president of the Lawrence County Teachers Association and Miss Grace Reed named secretary at the closing institute session. About 20 teachers enrolled. delegates from high school and grade school were chosen for state and national education meetings.

Clare Book Lawrence Couny Teachers Association Jrace Reed R. A. Everett Irene Mechling Pennsylvania State Educational Association Secranton T. V. Kelly Union Township John ©. Syling National Educational Association Washington, D. C H. J. Colton Ethel Weller John Lawther May McKelvey Legislative Committee B. T. Frazee Resolution Committee Lawrence County Teachers’ Institute Paul Elliott Baill Evans William F. H. Wentzel M.S Ball

Galesburg Honors Edgar Bancroft at Funeral

Galesburg Illinois observed a day of mourning as business halted for the funeral of Edgar Adison Bancroft former U S ambassador to Japan. The body arrived with family and a few friends and was taken to the cemetery with flags at half mast as brief graveside services were held before the entourage departed for Chicago.

E International News Service Galesburg Edgar Addison Bancroft United States Japan Chicago

Weingartner Agrees to Bear William Street Improvements

Weingartner Realty, acting through George Weingartner, will cover the cost of grading sewer work and sidewalk laying on William Street between Sutton and Acorn streets. The city council has instructed Solicitor White to draft the improvement ordinance. Grade already set. work to begin soon.

Weingartner Realty Company George Weingartner William Street Sutton Acorn White

Mr Richards Slowly Improves After Auto Crash

T. B. Richards of Highland avenue is slowly improving at Sharang o Valley hospital after an automobile accident that left a fractured bone and several dislocations. He will remain in hospital for some time before he can return home.

T. B. Richards Highland Avenue Sherango Valley Hospital Mr. Richards

Funeral Services For Miss Annette McKee

Funeral services for Miss Annette McKee longtime secretary of the New Castle YWCA were held Thursday at 2 30 PM in the YWCA auditorium Attendance was large with many YWCA Central Presbyterian church groups and Bible classes present Rev A J Randles and Rev M W McConnell officiated Interment was at Portersville Presbyterian Cemetery Pallbearers were church officials including G H McClelland J C Patterson Wylie Wallace J R Atkinson G E Lyon G B Hart Mont L Riley and G W Conway

A. Mont Seaton North Beaver Township First Baptist Church Emma Seaton Albert Wilda Elmer Robert John Anna Black Bethel Cemetery Annette McKee New Castle A. J. Randles Second United Presbyterian Church M. W. McConnell Sharon Portersville Presbyterian Cemetery Central Presbyterian Church of George E. Lyon George B. Hart Mont L. Riley George W. Conway

City Council and School Director Primary Ballot Names

Primary slate includes David A. Moore Second Ward Republican for City Council. Jess W. Jenkins Fourth Ward and D O Davies Fifth Ward on City Council ticket. Frank K Young Third Ward for School Director. Richard S Kissinger Second Ward at 460 Neshannock Ave appears on the Republican Primary ballot.

David A. Moore Second Ward Jess W. Jenkins Fourth Ward D. O. Davies Fifth Ward Charles ER. Patterson Third Ward Bel Luse Sweesy Sixth Ward Daniel G. Morrow Pies D. L. Shields New Castile D. K. Smite New Castle Republican Oliver A. Rodgers Frank K. Young Richard 5S Kissinger Neshannock Ave

Miners To Strike After Lewis Signs Order

Lewis signs order sending 158000 miners to strike next Tuesday. Operators denounce strike as costly and unnecessary while claims of a three month anthracite supply ease public worry. Bargaining halted since August as negotiations for a renewal break off in Atlantic City.

Lewis W. W. Inglis Inglis Pinchot Pennsylvania Atlantic City

Injury to horse prompts charge to railroad and electric firms

In a Pittsburg area case the Fombell Coal Company asked for 445 for a horse injury after the animal stepped into a hole at the P and L E crossing on West Washington street. The horse is laid up and nearly worthless. Solicitor White said the bill should go to the railroad, then to the PC Electric Company under a crossing upkeep agreement.

Fombell Coal Company 8S. L. Clark Council West Washington Street White PC Electric Company

Waive Damages For Clarence Avenue Job

Specifications for the grading of Clarence avenue between the Harmony line and East Washington street will be presented to the council Monday. George Weinsartner and Alex Newell have agreed to waive damages. Bids will be asked after the plans are approved.

Clarence Avenue East Washington Street George Wein Sartner Alex Newell

Opposes Grading of Glass Street by Property Owner

A. K. Thompson, owner, today opposed grading of Glass street in front of his property. He cites the need for a large fill and notes he rents to a tenant while living in Brill wood City. The council has indicated Glass street will be improved soon.

A. K. Thompson Glass Street Brillwood City

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