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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1925

Page

20

French to Seek Debt Settlement With United States

Ambassador designate Berenger postpones his voyage to January 6 to pursue a US France debt settlement. The mission centers on a satisfactory debt agreement linked to Locarno pact spirit. Berenger aims to travel to Washington with a plan acceptable to both nations.

Harry R. Flory International News Service Aris United States Ambasador Berenger Berengerfs M. Berenger Washington France America Guild Finance Ducheur

Mayor Orders Pool Room Closed After Raid

Poolroom of Frank Boron was raided by Officer Letera and County Detective Dunlap with assistants Miller and Hicks. Boron and nine visitors were arrested. Boron fined $10 as keeper of a disorderly house, others discharged. Dunlap ordered the place closed and license revoked.

Frank Boron Letera Dunlap Miller Hicks Boron Meyer Dunlap Baron

Crude oil prices rise in Pennsylvania pipelines

All grades of Pennsylvania crude oil in pipelines were advanced 25 cents a barrel today. The Joseph Seep agency, purchasers for Standard Oil, announced new prices including New York Transit 3.65, National Transit 3.55, Bradford district 3.65, Southwest pipe 3.55, Burgka pipe 3.50, Buckeye pipe 3.39.

International News Service Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Joseph Seep Standard Oil Company New York Transit National Transit Bradford Southwest Burgka Buckeye

Christmas Buying Rush Underway In Earnest

Christmas savings checks flow into trade as heavy buying begins the season. The piece notes shopper cooperation and clerk patience during the rush, praising the season’s joy while reflecting on planned gifts and generosity. It covers New Castle athletics praise and a 1925 football season wrap with remarks from Captain-elect Harry Robinson and Dr. Ben G. Graham.

Glowing tribute to New Castle high school eleven

An evening tribute honors the New Castle high school eleven with Rev. McAllister as toastmaster. Principal F L Orth introduces speakers and lauds coach Phil Bridenbaugh, excaptain Ralph Day, and assistants while praising Dr. Ben G. Graham and the team’s fall achievements.

Harry Robinson Harry James Chambers New Castle Jim Chambers Fane Harrisburg Tech Crafton Ben G. Graham Graham McAllister F. L. Orth New Castle High School Rev. McAllister Mr. Orth F. B. McAllister Teddy Roosevelt Phil Bridenbaugh Bridenbaugh Pennsylvania Yesteryear Ralph Day Gig’’ Thomas Bill Klee Day Eddie Dillon Princeton Tom Davies Pitt Panther

Two Die in Brooklyn Elevated Train Wreck

Two persons were killed and several injured in an elevated train crash in Brooklyn. Fire, police, ambulances rushed to the scene as reports came in.

Sulletie International News Service New York Brooklyn

Thieves Enter Bessemer Hardware Store. Tiny Cash Stolen

Thieves entered the hardware store of Percy W. Griffin in Bessemer last night through a back window but fled without taking merchandise. Only a few cents in the cash register were taken. Chief A. A. Shoup, nearby at the time, is believed to have frightened them away.

Percy W. Griffin Bessemer A. A. Shoup

Schooner Edward Starrer Struggles At Sea Off Atlantic Highlands

The three masted schooner Edward Starrer, Boston, torn bowsprit and head gear, waterlogged and anchored off Atlantic Highlands, sent distress signals as her crew frantically sought help amid gales.

International News Service New York Edward Starrer Boston Atlantic Highlands

Special Message at Epworth Church by Rev. H B Davis

Rev Homer B Davis will deliver two services at Epworth Methodist Church. Sunday evening at 7 45 the sermon titled Songs in the Night will be heard with special choir music. Morning service features The Path Homeward and mention of a Christmas entertainment for children at 3 PM.

Homer B. Davis Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church Davis Aes

Building Permits Listed for Local Addresses

Otto Surosa at 88 Junior High Street seeks a dwelling permit while John Wiensky of 418 Waldo Street applies for a garage. J C Gilfillan at 2202 Highland Avenue requests a two family apartment and storeroom. J L Badger, 937 Adams Street, appears in a stray line describing platinum in modern jewelry.

Otto Surosa Junior High John Wiensky Waldo Street J. C. Gilfillan Highland Avenue J. L. Badger Adams Street

Goose Hangs High promises strong high school play next week

Yesterday's sample of the senior high school production The Goose Hangs High drew praise from faculty and students. Miss Clara Hartsuff shapes a confident cast led by Ruth Lewis as the mother and Mark Higgins as the father. Elizabeth Tribby, Mettie Round, Virginia Beider, Trevor Zahnizer, Virginia Emery, Dean Staley, and Robert MacKenzie deliver distinct performances in a family drama to be staged next Thursday and Friday.

Graham Bridenbaugh Ralph H. Gardner McAllister Ellwood City Butler Capitol Theatre Clara Hartsuff Ruth Lewis Mark Higgins Higgins Elizabeth Tribby Mettie Round Lois Bradley Virginia Beeder Trevor Zahnizer Virginia Emery Rhoda Dean Staley Hugh Ronald Robert MacKenzie

Edenburg Boy Scout Troop Plans for Court of Honor

Edenburg Troop 1 prepared for the Court of Honor next Friday at headquarters. Seal patrol led by Donald Hoffmaster posted the top score over three weeks, while Eagle patrol led by Dominick Natale trailed by three points. Pete Matteo joined as a new member. 15 scouts, one troop committee, six visitors, and Scout master John Sedgwick attended.

Court of Honor Edenburg Boy Scout Seal Patrol Donald Hoffmaster Eagle Patrol Dominick Natale Pete Matteo John Sedgwick

Thefts From Automobiles Reported In City

L. C. Hogue of 910 East Morton reported Thursday night theft of a spare tire from his parked car on South Jefferson street. C. L. Lyon of 121 Scott street said someone entered his garage and stole his driver's license from the car Friday.

L. C. Hogue East Morton Street South Jefferson Street C. L. Lyon Scott Street

Two Seriously Injured In Auto Crash In Florida

Mrs. Horace E Dodge Jr and Hugh James O Neill of Detroit were seriously hurt when their Dodge car was sideswiped on Ocean Boulevard in West Palm Beach. O Neill and Mrs Dodge Jr faced poor prospects, while companions Joyce and Barden survived. Police hunted the victim’s stolen car. O Neill managed Dodge boat sales locally.

Horace Dodge, Jr James O'Neill Detroit International News Service West Palm Beach Fla Horace E. Dodge Ijr Hugh James O'Neill Mich Good Samaritan O'Neill Ocean Boulevard William Joyce Windsor Canada Susan Barden Macon Horace Dodge Dodge Dodge Boat Sales H. E. Dodge, Jr

Branch Rickey Addresses Shelby Troop Banquet

Branch Rickey, St. Louis baseball star, spoke to Shelby Boy Scout Troop 7 at a banquet in Ellwood City. He urged clean sports and living. Eagle ranks were awarded soon to Jesse Morrison and James Mac Murdo, first Ellwood City Scouts to reach the rank. Court of Honor set for next Friday.

Branch Rickey St. Louis Shelby Ellwood City J. Lee Calahan Lawrence County H. E. McClymonds W. B. Houston J. B. Powells John Offutt Shelby Tube Company Mr. Pearson Ellwood Board Harry Belle

Christmas Trees Arrive in New Castle Markets

New Castle markets show early Christmas bustle as carload tree shipments arrive. Wholesale houses fulfill weeks old orders and merchants distribute trees to shops, with citywide supply expected by mid next week.

New Castle

Police Court Briefs Seize Disorderly House Keeper Case

B Jim of 26 West Big Run Street arrested yesterday by Officers Hillers Lynch and Young and forfeited 70 dollars on a charge of keeper of a disorderly house. Mrs Alice Korn taken into custody last night by Detective Logan and Officers Harper and Moore on a warrant issued by Alderman Mantz.

B. Jim West Big Run Street Hillers, Lynch and Young Alice Korn Logan Harper and Moore L. C. Mantz

Minor accidents reported to police headquarters

William C. Stock of 822 Fulkerson street was south on South Mill near Sutton when a city truck backed into and damaged his car per a police report. J. F. Campbell of 722 Court street said a Pennsylvania A-97-980 car turned in front of him on East Washington and Jefferson streets. damage was very slight.

William C. Stock Fulkerson Street South Mill Street Sutton Street Rhodenbaugh J. F. Campbell Court Street East Washington Street Jefferson Street Pennsylvania

Deaths Of The Day Mary A Maitland And John Markel

Mary A Maitland aged 42 died at 923 Adams Street at 6 oclock this morning after heart trouble She was born August 11 1883 in Neshan nook township daughter of William W and Sarah A Cowan Maitland She belonged to Arlington Avenue Free Methodist Church Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm from the residence Burial in Oak Park Cemetery John Markel aged 66 died Friday December 11 at his home 310 Harbor Street after illness Born in Transylvania Germany December 8 1859 He lived here 22 years He leaves widow Sarah Markel two sons Andrew and George and five grandchildren Funeral Monday December 14 at 2 pm from the home Interment in Oak Park Cemetery

Mary A. Maitland Adams Street Miss Maitland Neshannock Township William W Sarah A. Cowan Maitland Arlington Avenue John Markel Harbor Street Transylvania Germany John Sarah Denrt Markel St. Paul's Lutheran Church German Singing Society Sarah Markel Andrew Markel George Markel Phoenix Ariz

Funeral services for Sim on Hutt of Shenango street

Funeral services for Sim on Hutt of Shenango street will be held Monday morning December 14 at 9 from St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery. Richard Bowen aged 24 of 1009 Adams street died December 11 after an eight year illness. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Reese Bowen and was a member of the Maitland Primitive church. The funeral for Bowen will be held Monday at 2:30 from the residence, Rev H J Buckingham in charge, with interment in Oak Cemetery.

Simon Hutt Shenango Street St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Richard Bowen East Side Adams Street Reese Bowen Maitland Primitive Church H. J. Buckingham Oak Park Cemetery

Mrs Anna Fuchs Buried in Cedar Street Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Fuchs of Cedar Street were held Friday morning at St. Lucy's church with Rev Fr Ippolitto officiating. Pallbearers were members of the Ladies' Italian Society. Burial followed at St. Vitus cemetery with a large turnout of relatives and friends.

Fuchs Anna Fuchs Cedar Street St. Lucy's Church Ippolitto Hurtal St. Vitus

Tragic Farewells In Sandy Lake Homes

Services announced for Mrs Esther Canon Urey 77 wife of Peter Urey and mother of Dr F F Urey of Laurel Boulevard Laurel. She died December 11 at her Sandy Lake residence after heart trouble Funeral Monday December 14 at 11 am from the family home with interment at New Lebanon cemetery Also noted are funeral arrangements for Dick McKissick and a memorial service for Dorothy Ruth Gehrken two years old with interment at Oak Park cemetery

Esther Canon Urey Peter Urey F. F. Urey Laurel Boulevard Sandy Lake Urey Ralph Kerr Archie Canon New Castle New Lebanon Cemetery Dorothy Gehrken Dorothy Ruth Gehrken Jesse Gehrken Neshannock Avenue H. A. Ellis M. E. Church Oak Park Cemetery

May brothers taken to Huntingdon Reformatory

William May and Henry May were taken to Huntingdon Reformatory this morning by Sheriff William G. Andrews. They had been arrested for the larceny of brass wire.

Huntingdon William May Henry May Huntingdon Reformatory William G. Andrews

Punxsutawney Spirit Trial Awaits Witness Testimony

After a witness swears to tell the whole truth the lawyers block him from speaking further. The scene unfolds in Punxsutawney as proceedings proceed with legal maneuvering and courtroom tension.

M. J. Howard Addresses First Christian Scouts Meeting

Deputy Scout Commissioner M. J. Howard spoke on How to Make Your Troop Better to First Christian Boy Scout Troop 15 at the Y W C A auditorium. Twenty four scouts seven cubs and troop committee members attended as seniors prepared for the Court of Honor next Friday with Ben Nessle leading pace and fire building at Ben Franklin field this afternoon.

M. J. Howard Ben Wnessle Joe Lockley Robert McNees Ben Nessle Ben Franklin Field Troon Smith Riley

Interesting Lecture Given In Y. W. C. A.

Miss Katherine Wilfley general secretary of the Y W C A. gave an illustrated lecture on Washington D C in the organization.

Katherine Wilfley Washington, D. C

Arkansas Mob Seeks Killer After Woman's Murder

In Little Rock an armed mob of over 100 officers and citizens hunted a black man accused of killing 28 year old Lena Blevins after she resisted an attempted assault. The victim died hours after the shooting near a clump of bushes. A lynching is feared as the search continues.

Arkansas International News Service Little Rock Ark Lena Blevins

Mahoning Troop One Holds Court of Honor Plans

Mahoningtown Boy Scout Troop 1 met at the headquarters in the school with 29 scouts in attendance. Dan Reebel of the scout council and Mr. Taylor plus four visitors from Croton Troop 5 attended. Plans were made for the Court of Honor.

Mahoningtown Dan Reebel Scout Council Mr. Taylor Croton

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