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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
26
Mrs Minnie McKibben blamed girls craving dresses jewelry and present exchanges for rising police work and boy trouble. She cited a case of a girl buying gifts on time including an engagement ring and two recent thefts by girls seeking luxuries. Parents should act to curb these tendencies before crime rises.
Sunday stories recount a gasping car stalled on Washington near Mill, a Christmas tree tied to a sedan from the north country district, and a youth riding on a bumper. A Casey squad hauled a tree into the K of C Home parlor as staff joked through workday.
Senate leaders clash over tax reform as four Democrats oppose the House plan. Democrats and Progressives back targeted relief for low and middle incomes and aim to push the bill to enactment before March 15. Hearings set for January 4 with swift floor action to follow.
Senator Capper of Kansas urged raising exemptions to 5000 for married couples and fixing the maximum surtax at 25 percent while generally backing the house bill. Senator King of Utah criticized the bill, accusing Republicans of aiding the rich and opposing the measure.
Rev. F. B. McAllister resigns from First Christian Church New Castle Pennsylvania effective January 8 to accept a call from Royal Oak Baptist Church Detroit. He praises New Castle work and notes Detroit’s booming population and enlarged plans as the field of opportunity awaiting him.
A report lists traffic incidents with injuries and fatalities. For the period December 13-19 there were injuries from two incidents. For January 1 through December 19 there were 718 persons hit and injured. County roads outside the city recorded fatalities and city streets had twelve deaths.
The Senate weighs Borah reservations on World Court proposals to limitcourt power andU.S. adherence terms. Willis and King oppose adding foreign policy constraints claiming existing law already limits jurisdiction and avoids forced adherence.
In Pine Log near Cartersville Georgia a hidden still exploded killing Ennis Hall 60 and injuring his son Ennis Hall Jr 38 who was dying while Joe McCatta 30 suffered severe burns. Deputy Vaughn reported the deadly blast occurred in a woods hideout and the men lay trapped for hours before help arrived.
New Castle reports heavy mail for the holidays as carriers, aided by high school and college helpers, deliver and load packages onto mail cars and trains. The story notes the extensive gift flow from other cities and towns and likens carriers to Santa Claus with overflowing packs. The piece also remarks that the longer winter delays spring clothes payments.
Scranton Pa December 21 1920s report that Anthracite operators and miners will not meet until President Lewis agrees to open discussion of all settlement plans and not limit talks to Governor Pinchot's peace proposal. Mayor Durkan and local officials press for a talks restart.
Carnegie Steel Company distributed four thousand tickets to New Castle children for the annual Christmas treat at Carnegie Auditorium on South Jefferson Street. The event is set for Thursday December 24 at 9 AM and attendees will receive candy popcorn an apple and an orange. A large Christmas tree is lit each evening during the season in the auditorium playgrounds.
A series of weekend accidents report injuries and vehicle damage across the city. James B. Barnes was hurt near Public Square by a Pennsylvania registered car. Mrs. H. W. Christie sustained head and hip injuries after crossing East Washington Street. others involved include Clyde Lindsey, Sam Perrett, G. H. McClenahan, Frederick Dangel, W. F. Hindman, John Marso, and Charles Rigby. Police and witnesses described horn use, stop sign violations, slippery roads, and curb collisions.
A compact remark notes that even small towns have bandits who threaten locals, yet it jokes that none are involved in ticket scalping. The line hints at streetwise dangers and everyday defenses against crime in rural communities.
Mrs. Rachel M. Neal aged 80 widow of Robert W. Neal died at her Fayette area home after a long illness. Survived by son H. M. Neal and brothers Warren B. Irvine and Samuel M. Irwin. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from family home with Rev Ralph Neal. interment Fair Oaks cemetery.
Funeral services for Thomas W. Houston of Eastbrook Pennsylvania will occur Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at his home. Burial follows at Brier Hill Cemetery near Eastbrook.
Funeral services for Juanita Carol McKibben daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl F McKibben of 418 Martin Street were held Saturday December 19 at 4 pm with Rev F B McAllister in charge Interment followed at Oak Park Cemetery
The funeral for Mrs Olive Jordan of 418 Butz Avenue was held Saturday at 2 p m at the Rich Hill Presbyterian church. Rev R C Stewart of Royland Ohio presided with assistance from Rev Rohrbaugh of Rich Hill. Pallbearers were Frank Patterson Hal Jordan Ernest Jordan Budd Runsler Frank Waddington and Herman McConnell. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
The funeral was held Saturday at 2 30 from the late residence 1112 East Washington with Rev S B Copeland of Third United Presbyterian in charge. Pallbearers included W J Boston W L Boston J C Boston Clarence Boston C P Gordon and J E Gorman. Interment followed at Oak Park cemetery.
Robert Glen Ellis infant son of Albert and Effie Norris Ellis died at the family residence on the Harmony line. Born December 17, 1925, the funeral was held at 2 p.m. from the residence with Rev. W. W. Sniff in charge. burial followed in Oak Park cemetery.
John Smalinsky faced trial before Judge Emery on charges of driving while intoxicated. District Attorney R L Hildebrand prosecuted, H A Wilkison defended. Ralph Wilson testified he saw Smalin sky approaching erratically on the New Castle Beaver Road near Moravia and was struck while attempting to move aside.
Counsel for dissident Chesapeake and Ohio stockholders charged in a brief to the Interstate Commerce Commission that the Nickel Plate merger seeks to take voting rights from stockholders and give promoters control of five rail systems totaling 9 000 miles of track and assets of about 1.4 billion dollars.
The article accuses the Van Sweringen scheme of allowing promoters and bankers to reap immediate profits amounting to many millions of dollars, funded by the public transportation system’s costs and burden.
William D. Williams Sr. director of city poor is confined to his Etna Street home because of eye trouble. Several X rays have been taken. Ed Stevenson present plumbing inspector who is familiar with Williams city work will carry on his duties.
The primary department held a Christmas party Saturday from 2 to 4 in the primary room with a tree and red and green decorations. Santa Claus distributed lunch and added merriment. The event was organized by Miss Florence Strobel Edna Strobel and Laura Bell.
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