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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
22
Reports say Governor Pinchot plans a conference with Mellon and Andrews to decide on a special session aimed at reform measures including enforcement of Prohibition. If assurances from federal officials satisfy him, he may drop the session plan, with coal legislation also under consideration for public utility control.
Percival S Mal, president of the American Tobacco company since 1913, died suddenly at his New York home after health, previously robust, faltering with heart and digestive failure. Born in Philadelphia he started as a dealer in textiles and rose to chair the American Tobacco, American Cigar, and Marana Tobacco companies, while serving on many American and Cuban boards.
New Bethlehem man WO McEwan was instantly killed when his car stalled on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Clarion as a passenger train struck it. The crash occurred yesterday near the railroad crossing.
A Rotary Club committee led by Robert Whitla advances a plan to gift boys books beyond what the New Castle Library offers. The effort seeks donors to fund new volumes, with committee discussions set to continue for about a week before any action is taken.
In New Castle the post offices will hire high school and college boys to handle Christmas mail volume. First recruits begin early next week with 1-2 added daily until about 25 are employed on state jobs. Officials note fresh student workers bring enthusiasm and efficiency during the Yuletide rush.
The Highway Department warns motorists to send in license tag applications promptly or risk missing tags before year end. Registrar Eynon notes late submissions already swamp the office by mid December. Starting December 14 drivers’ licenses do not expire and early applications are advised. year‑end delays impact processing. Card of Thanks from the family of Mrs. Sarah Stella thanks friends for condolences and floral tributes.
The annual Special Sale on Atlantic Polarine promises a double economy for motorists by protecting engines from winter operation dangers and cutting costs. It warns of risks from thickened oil causing costly cylinder work or burnt bearings, urging readers to act.
A vintage ad extols a homemade cough medicine using Pinex pine extract, honey, and sugar syrup to make two pints for fast throat and chest relief. It claims rapid phlegm loosening and membrane soothing, urging readers to obtain 24 ounces of Pinex from druggists with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
Westminister campus hosted a weekly women’s debate with freshmen defending the motion that the government should operate and control coal mines. Misses Coles, Wagoner, Stank, and Gorlock led sophomores in defense. Miss Brush chaired with Miss Garton and others supporting.
Washington correspondent reports that Pennsylvania produced nearly twice as many soft coal mines as any other coal region last year. Pennsylvania had 2,222 mines or mines listed, far ahead of its closest rival.
William, a former International News Service correspondent for Harshure Pal, was appointed secretary to Senator George Wharton Pepper of Pennsylvania. The move elevates a veteran late career staffer to a key Senate position.
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