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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1925
Page
5
Det. Earl Cocklin, a Harrisburg constable, faced embarrassment after losing a prisoner to his credit and the loss of his handcuffs and blackjack outside an alderman's office. The incident involved William Hkitnfer, cited for non support.
A suspect broke from custody making a dash for freedom. An officer struck with a blackjack, which burst, and the man remains at large.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during the illness and death of wife and mother. Mentions automobiles donated. Signed by Her McCreary and Family.
L B Round of the New Castle Electric Company joined eighteen industry figures on a tour of General Electric's Nelx Park near Cleveland. The visitors, from Youngstown and Sharon, aimed to learn for a new local lighting system, meeting with J. T. Harrington and Burgess Frank Gilbart among others. The inspection, led by an electric lighting engineer, toured domestic to street lighting demonstrations at the famed complex.
The Church of the Nazarene at Beaver and Falls streets continues a three part sermon series by Rev. G. Howard Mong on Christ In Prophecy and Christ In Salvation. Morning subject A Devine Savior and evening The Wise Man's Christmas. About ten to twelve conversions noted so far. The series ends December 20 with a Christmas missionary offering to Christ.
Pittsburgh December report says attorney John Robb Jr. filed additional reasons urging a new trial for John A. Bell who was convicted of embezzlement tied to the Carnegie Trust Company failure. The defense argues Judge Henninger erred by admitting evidence of alleged crimes dating to 1919, claiming it violated the statute of limitations.
Daniel Leasure Camp, Spanish American War Veterans, will meet Monday evening December 14 at 7 45 in the Legion Home. Annis election of officers and other important business will be transacted. Comrade should attend. Scott BR Hamilton, Commander.
A brief note emphasizes that most home accidents involve children and result from adult stress, neglect, and disorderly conduct. It underlines that a child’s natural curiosity can lead to danger and calls on adults to set a safe example and teach children proper safety practices.
National Safety Council warns about ladder hazards from chairs upturned barrels and crates leading to falls. It stresses sturdy designs and first class condition, guarding belts on machines, guarding gears and needles, keeping children away from mowers, and using proper supervision to prevent injuries.
The Harlansburg Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Martha Cunningham's home Thursday afternoon with 24 members, two visitors, and two children present. Belle Brant led devotionals. Christmas greetings were given by Alice McKisgick. music by Marjorie McCleland. paper on enforcing tawa by Helen Cameron. vocal solo by Nellie Harlan. Plans to send greetings to shut-ins discussed. A tribute to Mary Stoner and Vicanor Leake delivered by Margaret Burton. Refreshments served by hostesses Jennie Cameron Sergie Fennick Nellie Harlin Hulth Harlan and Helen Cameron. Next meeting at Mrs. Hilda Knerram's home.
The Children of Monateur by J. M. Hamilton features Hal Hamilton, a former New Castle boy, as its clever title story in the Saturday Evening Post this week. The piece notes his local roots and remarks on his literary promise as reflected in the acclaimed story.
The son of late bricklayer James M. Hamilton and Mary Hamilton, Hal Hamilton graduated from New Castle High School and worked at Carnegie Steel. He moved to New York after marriage to pursue writing, studying French and seeing his stories published in prominent magazines including The Saturday Evening Post. His friends in New Castle rejoice in his literary achievements.
Pittsburgh report says jurors in the $100,000 damage suit over the destruction of the New Jones Hotel in Clarion Pennsylvania on July 24 1918 adjourned for the weekend and will resume Monday. Plaintiff Warren R Mohney former hotel owner seeks punitive and compensatory damages against Frank Boyd Joseph Jameson Oliver Culbertson and Fred Miller. Defense alleges soldiers showed signs of drunkenness near Mohney bar and denies trespassing. Frank Boyd will be the first witness when court resumes.
To mark the club contest’s end the Liong Club will host a dinner at the Elks Club on Tuesday evening December 15 at six o’clock. The losing team sponsors the dinner for the winners. There will be no Tuesday noon meeting. the evening meeting is held instead.
Sunday School starts at 9 45 with morning worship at 11 led by Rev. L. Matthews on Keep This Man. Y P 1 meets at 6745 Tope Home Mission. Evening service at 8 retells Neither Do I Condemn Thee Go and Sin No More. Christmas program December 24 at 8 p.m.
About 100 checker boards formerly selling at 25c each offered for 10c on Monday in a local sale notice. The brief appearance highlights a dramatic price drop and urges buyers to act quickly.
A south bound express on the Interboro Rapid Transit Lexington avenue line was delayed for twenty minutes when a fire broke out aboard a ten car train near 177th street. Smoke and flames trapped passengers until guards opened car doors to evacuate. Fire was caused by a short beneath the fifth car and extinguished by train personnel.
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