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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

35

Dr. Bellinger To Succeed Brelos At Westminster College

Westminster College announces Dr. Franz Bellinger of New York will chair the Conservatory of Music, replacing Norval Brelos who joined the University of Oklahoma staff. Bellinger, trained at Cologne and European schools, earned a PhD in music at Columbia and led the College of St. Elizabeth music department before 1923.

Westminster College W. Charles Wallace Conservatory of Music Franz Bellinger New York Norval Brelos University of Oklahoma Norman Okla Bellinger Cologne Conservatory Milan Leipzig London Indianapolis Academy of Music Tabernacle Choral Society Newark New Jersey Sangerbund Columbia University Mosenthal

Dean of Conservatory at Dakota Wesleyan praised for teaching

The last two years he has held the position of dean of the Conservatory at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell South Dakota. Those who know his work say his training at Columbia University is validated by his success as a teacher of singing piano and orchestral director.

Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell South Dakota Columbia University

W C T U and L T L Porch Party Delegations and Plans

Mrs W J Isaac hosted a Highland Avenue porch party for the Highland W C T U with twenty four guests including visitors from S M Patton Vandegrift Pa N M Agnew Fort Worth Tex O C Rose Wilkinsburg Pa. One new member R M Rothrock was welcomed and delegates were named for the county institute on September 3. Afghanis completed for Soldier and Sailors work were to be sent to hospital troops. Regular meeting set for September and picnic guests included Central W C T U members Martha Ketler led talks by Jeannette Hutton R L Wallace and Mont L Riley with plans for the county convention on September 8.

W. J. Isaac Highland Avenue Highland W. C. T. U S. M. Patton Vandegrift N. M. Agnew Fort Worth Texas O. C. Rose Wilkinsburg Robert Wallace R. M. Rothrock County Institute First Baptist Church Jack Griner F. J. Kile H. B. Brooks N. L. Gardner Fair Grounds J. E. Wright Calvin Smith C. F. Mossman Frank Haydon Central W. C. T. U J. A. Perry Lakewood East Brook Union Martha Ketler Jeannette Hutton R. L. Wallace Mont L. Riley

Event at President’s Home with Mrs Sampson

The notice places the gathering at the home of the president, Mrs S S Sampson, indicating a social or official event hosted by the couple.

Club hosts games and prizes at Mrs Sullivan’s home

Three tables of five hundred were in play Thursday evening when Mrs Albert Sullivan entertained members of the 1923 S. L. Club in her home. Prizes were won by Mrs George Chip and Mrs Fred Delane. Miss Catherine Rocks assisted the hostess in serving refreshments. In two weeks the members will meet with Mrs Thomas Vallely of West Washington street.

Albert Sullivan Phillips S. L George Chip Fred Delane Catherine Rocks Thomas Vallely West Washington Street

Iona Kensington Holds Regular Meeting at Pregenter Home

Iona Kensington members gathered at Mrs. William Pregenter’s East Washington street home Thursday afternoon for music and fancy work. Guests included Mrs. Mac Thimler of West Newton Pa Mrs. Caroline Pregenter Mrs. Dalrim ple and Mrs. Clifford Black. In three weeks Mrs. Wilson Carr will host on Superior street.

Iona Kensington William Pregenter East Washington Street Dorothy Mac Thimler West Newton Caroline Pregenter Dalrimple Clifford Black Wilson Carr Superior Street

Viaduct Ordinance Before Commission

The Neshannock viaduct ordinance was read and referred to the city planning commission. The project would open streets between Lincoln avenue Crawford Terrace and Croton Croton to condemn lands of several named owners and assess damages. The Public Service Commission must approve the overhead structure before construction.

Neshannock Viaduct City Planning Commission Lincoln Avenue Crawford Terrace North Hill Croton Avenue Walnut Street Croton Jacob Levine George W. Boyles Mary E. Dugan T. E. Smith Annie Mosso Public Service Commission

Local residents and visitors in town for family and travel news

Personal mentions note Mrs. Thomas Wilson of Butler visiting relatives. Clifford Cartwright and John Mc Clafferty travel to French Creek. Several others welcome visitors, travel for visits, and announce a birth named James Gilbert. A group from Tulsa leaves for Evans City after visiting relatives here.

Thomas Wilson Butler Clifford Cartwright John McClafferty French Creek Eva L. Baker Warren Avenue J. D. McCord Bessemer Maude Taylor Meadville C. W. Smith East Washington Street Edwin Griffith Marjorie Adams Street Brookville

Cascade Park Opens To Public After Klan Picnic Ends

Carl Shaner said Cascade Park will be open to the public Saturday night after seven o'clock as the Ku Klux Klan picnic ends then. Several thousand Klansmen were expected to attend the event.

Carl Shaner Don McKibben Cascade Park

Boy’s Finger Injured After Sawing Accident

William Walker of Smithfield street had the end of a finger cut off while using a saw a few days ago and required an operation to restore function. He is now recovering from the injury.

William Walker Smithfield Street

Englishman George Sutton Arrives in City to Seek New Home

George Sutton of England has arrived in this city and expects to make his home here. He is staying with his uncle Albert Walker of Smithfield Street.

George Sutton England Albert Walker Smithfield Street

Councilman Davies Pushes Night Inspection of New Street Lights

Councilman D O Davies proposed inspecting summer installed street lights tonight. Colleagues offered no reply about a tour starting. The council plans to wait for a dark night as Davies calls tonight good with no full moon. Electric company crews are installing lights on East Washington street.

D. O. Davies Davies Electric Company East Washington Street

Annexation Petitions Placed Before City Council

Attorneys J C Gilfillan and Clarence Patterson served notice that residents of Neshannock Township seek annexation to New Castle. Voters will decide at the November election. Councilman Lusk objects citing funding limits for dirt street improvements. The tract lies along Euclid Avenue and the issue will be decided after court action.

J. C. Gilfillan Clarence Patterson Neshannock Township New Castle Lusk White Euclid Avenue

Main Stop Law Adopted By Council

Council approved an ordinance requiring all vehicles to come to a full stop at main street intersections. Violation of the ordinance carries unspecified penalties and enforcement details remain to be announced.

Council

New Stop Signs to Cut Auto Collisions at Main Street

Mayor Dunlap marks all main street intersections with stop signs to enforce a new law. Signs will be placed and motorists have begun obeying, with a $100 fine after a 30 day transition.

Son Dunlap

Six New Castle Lads In Trouble In Farrell

Six New Castle youths led a late night joy ride to Farrell were arrested after loitering at Station street and Lee avenue. Officers Reed and Sposito intervened and the group was placed under arrest after failing to disperse. They faced a hearing at 6.

Farrell New Castle Marei Perfetto Andrew Gilo Oseph Pagley Harry Biondi Charles Ricciardi Andrew Biondi Station Street Lee Avenue Reed Sposito Shenago Boulevard

Local court fines listed with penalties and costs

On Thursday morning before Burgess Fish Perfetto was fined 10 dollars and costs Gilo 5 dollars and costs Pagley 5 dollars and costs while the others were released in court proceedings.

Burgess Fish Perfetto Gilo Pagley

Chief Narcotic Agent Operated On In Pittsburgh

International news reports that A. H. De La Gardie, head of the Philadelphia narcotics division, underwent an appendectomy at West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh. Physicians say the operation was successful and recovery should be swift. He had been in Pittsburgh on business and planned to return to Philadelphia when illness struck.

Pittsburgh International News Service A. H. de la Gardie United States Philadelphia West Penn Hospital de la Gardie

City Approves Vogan Avenue Grading Plan

Council passes Davies ordinance to grade Vogan avenue from East Washington street to 120 feet west of Huron avenue and to pay damages costs and expenses.

Vogan Avenue Davies Washington Street Huron Avenue

Roundhead Veteran Dies On Thursday

Washington Street resident George L. Preston 83 of Volant died Thursday evening at his son Thomas Preston’s home following a brief illness. He served in Civil War Company B Roundhead Regiment 100 Infantry 1861 and was wounded at Antietam. He leaves a son, a half sister, two half brothers, his wife having died two weeks earlier. funeral Saturday at 2:30 from 1213 East Washington, interment Graceland Cemetery.

George L. Preston Volant Thomas Preston East Washington Street Mr. Preston Marcus Dorothy Preston Christina Hosack Presbyterian Church of William Gleason Post Roundhead Antietam Bell Nicklin Mercer Robert L. McDowell Grove City McDowell East Washington Street Graceland Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Bellinger Brelos Westminster College School of Music W.C. T. U. and Central Union S. L. Club C. R. Cameron R. D James Gilbert William Maloney James Edward William Federal Street Oil City Elsie Brunner Milton Street New Castle Hospital Eleanor Hodgkinson Harriet Weddell Wilmington Avenue Charles Gee Billy Elmira N. Y Earl Stark Winslow Avenue Anna Lebo Scioto Street C. Cobb East Long Avenue McKees Rocks Clara Reeves County Line Street Mary Moltz Niles Roy Bradford Alice David Roy Bradford Crawford Avenue Robert Bradford Edison Avenue Margaret Yarlett Francis J. Perry East Wallace Avenue Mary Donnellan North Beaver Street Duluth Minn W. A. Coulter Binghamton Wale Coulter Caldwell Greer Margaret Coulter Leasure Avenue Coulter Roy Pringle Tulsa Harriet Pringle Marshall Avenue Carl Wilson W. J. Offutt Co Butler and Jeannette Offutt Merica Nightingale Panty NEW Castle, Butler & Jeannette Poros Union Suits Ironing Board Steele Benefit City
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