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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
2
New Castle Order No 2 plans a 6 pm banquet at the High Twelve club to end the summer program with an initiation. Companions of younger masons to be admitted, tickets 27 cents for builders and 10 cents for masons, notices to Joseph Blanning or James Bechtel.
Two PN-9 planes prepare for a dangerous ocean crossing from California to Honolulu. Weather is favorable but head winds for the first 600 miles will test fuel supplies. pilots expect favorable trade winds later to boost speed and conserve gasoline.
A Labor Day program includes tug of war fishing and diving contests for ladies and men, a 40 yard swim, and a Bathing Beauty contest to crown Miss Cascade with cash prize. Dancing is planned for afternoon and evening and a $509 fireworks display ends the day after a Labor Day committee meeting in the Trades and Labor Assembly hall to finalize details.
Croton Avenue churches schedule a busy week with Epworth League and Ladies Aid meetings at the parsonage and church, Woman’s Missionary societies, corn roasts, and officer elections. Other groups plan quilting, rallies, and prayers as well as a note on a forthcoming Spiritist service.
At least three persons were struck by cars over the weekend with no serious injuries reported. Several vehicles suffered damage on city streets as drivers and pedestrians encountered crosswalk and turning mishaps.
Mrs Deminta Zuk of Electric Street paid $100 fines on two charges for keeping a disorderly house and disorderly conduct. Robert Lackey and Sam Brawley paid $20 fines each for disorderly conduct. Andy Manto’s case was suspended. his wife paid $5 and four visitors paid $5 each for disorderly conduct. A Ford Roadster found rear of New Castle Hardware appeared tampered. owner Richard Boat of Youngstown was identified after investigation.
WKBHG, New Castle News station, closed Saturday evening from 6 to 7 with music. Keystone Trio led by Frank Candleto Ernest Clare and Tred Clare performed most of the hour, joined by Mrs J H Pearson and sister Mrs Carl Wallace, Alexander Simon violinist, and Esther Wexler violin solo. The News thanks radio fans and contributors for a successful week.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard no objections to Beaver County Telephone merging with Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania. Beaver County would sell most assets for 150000, retire from business, and subscribers join Bell system. Beaver Falls runs about 900 stations, Bell about 10000 in area. merger would cut 400 duplicate stations and boost service. Decision expected in three to four weeks.
Summer shows its start with August heat peaking on Sunday as temperatures topped 90s, reaching about 96 in some spots. Automobile owners and beachgoers flooded roads and resorts like Stoneboro and Geneaut Lake, drawing New Castles visitors seeking relief from the heat.
Attorney John P. Lockhart of Garfield avenue will undergo surgical treatment at Shenango Valley hospital Tuesday. A lump on the back of his neck, recently a carbuncle, will be removed.
Two approaches to the old covered bridge are set to open today on Mt Jackson Road and New Castle Beaver Road with a third east approach planned. The historic landmark bridge will soon be torn down after many years as one of the county’s remaining covered crossings.
The day’s notices report Miss Elizabeth Scott Wallace dying at New Castle hospital after illness. She lived in Pulaski for years, then moved back to New Castle 23 years ago, and was a First M. E. Church member. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from 814 Park Avenue with Dr E A Ells in charge. Burial in Pulaski.
Missionaries Carl and Mrs Gustafson, on furlough in the United States for over a year, plan to sail from New York on Sunday September 6 aboard City for Harvard. They will resume work in Dholka Gujarat, India, with children Elizabeth Roth and Charles Davis, ages seven and four. Local hosts include Mr and Mrs David Willams and Mr and Mrs Charles Gustafson. A reception at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening will honor the couple with a planned program and pleasant social time.
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