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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1925

Page

2

Censorship Commission Law To Be Repealed

Albany reports Republicans plan to repeal the state censorship commission and pass a penal law amendment giving public authorities control over motion picture theatres and films. The Davison bill from last year mirrors the proposed measure. Governors Miller and Smith debated abolition. Democrats failed to pass repeal in 1923 and 1924 with GOP control of the assembly.

Dintamational Albany N. Y State Notion Picture Censorship Commission Nanning Censorship Commission Davison Tower House Nathan Miller Alfred H. Smith Senate Commission Assembly

Special Music At First Presbyterian Church Sunday

Special music planned at the First Presbyterian Church for Sunday morning at 11 o clock with the choir under the organist and choir reader Mrs Paul Brown Patterson. An 115 minute organ recital follows at 7 15 by Mrs Patterson featuring Christmas Chimes by Queither and Noel by D Antilffy. At 730 the church quartet offers several numbers including Anthem O Come To My Heart and organ offerings Pastorale Silent Night with a duet The Angel of Light.

First Presbyterian Church Paul Brown Patterson Patterson Queither Noel D’ Antilffy Ambrose Harker Angel of Light Carels Faulkes

Capitol Theatre hosts YMCA group march and toy drive

Two hundred fifty boy members of the Y M C A were guests at Capitol Theatre Friday afternoon. The boys gathered at the association and marched to the theatre. Goodwin toys work director and Walter E Kirker auxiliary secretary led the event.

Capitol Theatre Association Tne Goodwin Walter E. Kirker

Etter Returns To Springfield Mass For Studies

Frederick B. Etter of Spruce Street leaves for Springfield Massachusetts to resume studies at the Springfield M. C. A. school after spending the holiday vacation with his parents in town.

Etter Springfield Mass Frederick B. Etter Spruce Street Springfeld ¥. M. C

Where To Go Nonight Viberty Heavymoon Special Review

International News notes Neel Regent Rin Tin Tin, the Belgian police dog, stars in Where the North Begins. Comedy Present Arms shares space with Founding of Jamestown in a playful film lineup.

Viberty Heavymoon Neel Rin Tin Tin Jamestown

Old Landmark Is Being Razed in New Castle

New Castle neighbors report the DaShane property on North Mill Street is being torn down. Owner Don DuShane notes the age uncertain but estimates near a century. The wood structure features two inch plaster and iron walls with a Dutch oven setting in the fireplace. The site will likely become business space after the demolition.

New Castle DaShane Mill Street North Street Harvey E. McGoun Nixon Marguerite de Lalto Motte and Stuart Ptton Don DuShane DuShane Mul Street

Star William 8 Hart in The Return of Draw Egan

Entertainment listing notes star William Hart in The Return of Draw Egan a comedy on leave of absence. The Opti mist features Lloyd and Hamilton with Laura La Plante in Dangerous Blond. Also listed are fables and Strand Sunset Fast Express comedy titles and titles including The Girl I Loved.

William Hart Draw Egan Lloyd, Hamilton, Dome Laura la Plante

Passengers on Mohawk Continue Trip to Florida

Passengers aboard the Mohawk bound for Jacksonville Florida faced danger as a fire erupted late Thursday. Captain Stapie aimed for Philadelphia before coast guard cutters Kickapoo Mars and Kaleen judged the ship doomed. Passenger accounts describe smoke heat and evidences of frantic efforts to save lives and baggage while the vessel drifted toward an inevitable fate.

Florida Mars Kaleen Amelia Buljay New York Stapie Philadelphia Coast Guard Kickapoo D. Villamena F East 193Rd Street New York City Jacksonville Fla

Epworth Methodist Posts Sunday Sermon Themes

At Epworth Methodist Church Pastor Rev Homer B Davis will deliver two Sunday messages The morning theme is The Furnished Room and the evening The Challenge of 1925 Special choir music will accompany both services The piece ends with an advisory line about removing static by guest dissatisfaction

Epworth Methodist Church Homer B. Davis

Dogs License Deadline Nears in County

County treasurer reminds dog owners that only 250 licenses remain before the January 15 cutoff. About 260 licenses issued so far. state agents may arrive soon to enforce fines on unlicensed dogs. Owners are urged to license before the twelve day limit to avoid penalties.

Campbell’s Forty-Year Prothonotary Office Record

Campbell completes forty years as prothonotary and chief deputy in the same office across eight judges from Hazen to Plummer Emery. A veteran clerk and authority, he has served under Braden MaJunkin Hazen McMichael Martin Wallace Porter and Emery with anticipation of further service and a record unmatched in the region.

Aaron Hazen McMichael J. Norman Martin David I. Campbell Ralph M. Campbell J. H. Gillfland Campbell A. & Live Mr. Campbell Charles H. Andrews S. Elmer Crawford Braden MaJunkin Hazen Martin Wallace Lawrence Countty Porter Plummer Emery United States

Trinity Choir to Present Christmas Cantata at Trinity Church

One of the closing seasonal events will be a Christmas cantata at Trinity church Tuesday evening at S o'clock. Directed by Paul Browne Patterson, organist and choir master, with assistance from members of choirs from First Methodist First Baptist Highland United Presbyterian First Christian and First Presbyterian churches in this city.

Trinity Church Paul Browne Patterson First Methodist First Baptist Highland United Presbyterian First Christian First Presbyterian Second United Presbyterian Moray Kate Hill Woman's Missionary Society

Motion Court Action Denies Guardianship and Settlements

In motion court before Judge Emery this morning several petitions were granted and hearings held. James M. Wilson was appointed guardian for Glen Wilson a mentally ill patient at Warren Institution for Insane with bond set at 800. A sale of undivided one half interest in Wilmington township property by Brooks Broadbent guardian for Orville Daniels for 1625 was confirmed. People's Savings and Trust guardian for David W Ritehis Jr was authorized to join deed for Boyd estate sale to W G and Elsie McCullough amount 650. Lawrence Savings guardian for Sophia Breho et al allowed settlement of workmans compensation death claim for 6892.42 with guardian directed to bond for performance.

Emery James M. Wilson Glen Wilson Warren Institution For Insane Mr Wilson Pommery Wilmington Township Brooks Broadbent Orville Daniels People’s Savings and Trust Company David W. Ritehis, Jr Boyd W. G Elsie McCullough Lawrence Savings and Trust Company Sophia Joseph Paul John Margaret Helen Susanna Breho John Breho

Bloodhounds Track Seven Jailbreak Suspects in West Virginia

Bloodhounds from the state penitentiary pursue seven escaped prisoners who sawed through cell bars at a county jail in Northern West Virginia. Sheriff's departments statewide alerted as 22 others remained. Escapees named: Charles Hollish Merlie Moran Martin Carr Henry Goldison Joseph Vernon John McDonald Robert Showe. Sheriff Fred McNinch leads the manhunt.

tInternational News Service Moundsville W. Va West Virginia Charles Hollish Merlie Moran Martin Carr Henry Goldiadn Joseph Vernon John McNorald Robert Showe Goldison Vernon McDonald Showe Fred McNinch

Reebel Speaks To Kiwanis Boy Scouts

Dan Reebel a troop committeeman spoke at the Kiwanis Boy Scout Troop 4 meeting at Lincoln-Garfield school. Eleven scouts attended with Reebel and Bam Klatter directing. Howard Cox was introduced as the new assistant scoutmaster and gave a fine talk. Scoutmaster Rev GC Frank, in quarantine, will join the next meeting with the boys and Charles will welcome him back.

Dan Reebel Kiwanis Lincoln-Garfield School Reebe Bam. Klatter Howard Cox GC. O. Frank Troon Hig Gen Charles Hoya

Prof Graham to Speak at City Ministers Meeting

Prof. Ben G. Graham superintendent of New Castle schools will address the Ministerial Association of the city Monday at 10 a m in the Y M C A His topic is The Tight School Student Body, outlining ideas for student governance and discipline.

Graham Ben. G. Graham New Castle Whl

No Auto Show Likely Here This Year

Lack of a suitable building practically eliminates the possibility of an automobile show in New Castle this year. J. P. Copa of Lawrence Automobile company says a show is unlikely though dealers favor one. A past show in the Buckeye plant area was successful, but that building is no longer available.

New Castle J. P. Copa Lawrence Automobile Company Pioneer Auto Buckeye Yayal Lhl

Four Prisoners Are Sentenced In Prohibition Cases

Judge S P Emery imposed sentences on four offenders. Jon Paglia, already serving three months in county jail for failing to stop and assist after a car accident, received a $300 fine and five months in Allegheny County Workhouse to begin after March 18. John Creature, liquor violation, fined $100 plus costs and rolled payroll for two years. John Kusie, liquor violation, fined $190 plus costs and five months in the workhouse. Tynutz Krivonia, fraudulent conversion, fined $50 plus costs and six months in the workhouse.

S. P Emery Jon Paglia Allegheny County Tala c _ John Creature John Kusie Gizo Alleghey

What Did You See Foreign Wedding Party Photo Finish

A morning scene along Washington Street shows a foreign wedding party posing at a photographer’s shop after the ceremony. Florist clears Christmas stock. cabinet maker crafts pedestal lamps. a boy rides a drafty old bike. locals and shoppers observe a snowy day tableau.

Washington Street

Permit Push For 41 Signs Under New Castle Ordinance

City attaches report that applications to erect 41 signs have been filed under Ordinance 3790 regulating sign erection and maintenance in New Castle. Electric signs must be lighted at least three hours each weekday. unlit signs for 15 days may have permits revoked. Signs must clear 12 feet from sidewalks and stay within building lines, not extending beyond four fifths of sidewalk width or more than eight feet high.

New Castle Haura

Woman Doctor Fatally Burned in New York Fire

In Irving Place a fashionable rooming house fire claimed the life of Dr Marie Lederer a Cornell medical student. Miss Margaret Hill leaped to safety after two stories down aided by a snow bank. Other residents narrowly escaped as firefighters battled the blaze and a social hour followed at Knights of Columbus hall nearby.

International News Service New York Marie Lederer Irving Place Landies Almeda Colby Knights of Columbus Jaz

Mass Bones Case Shocks Ellwood City Jail Suspects

In Ellwood City the discovery of bones triggers a coroner inquiry. Dr. Paetzal and Dr. Isaman examine remains while five boys are jailed and questioned. Coroner Caldwell and detectives pursue the baffling lead toward the river as authorities apply intense questioning.

Paetzal C. M. Isaman Calla Ellwood City J. PR. Caldwell J. TM. Gardwell Lawerence County Jack M. Dunlap Charles’ Hicks

Ladies Auxiliary To Meet Monday In Mish

In Charlotte Mish an item notes the Ladies' Auxiliary to meet Monday. A humorous local piece discusses a boy named Shirley Blank who received a girl’s nickname and a “big sister” from a Michigan State College context. The article blends community life and light local humor with a brief note on meeting details.

Charlotte Shirley Blank Michigan Agricultural College Lansing Pama Blank Shirley Shirlie State College

Deaths Of The Day Mrs Hindman aged 53 in Pittsburgh area

The day’s notices record the death of Mrs Minate Florence Hindman 53 widow of Audrey B Hindman who passed Saturday January 3 at 6 30 a m at her home 23 Morton Street in Lyme She leaves son Walter T Hindman siblings Ida M Crocker Mrs Harry Newton Mary K Crocker and Mary N Crocker plus Mont L Crocker Funeral services set for Monday January 5 at 2 40 p m from the residence and burial in Urlain Ou Park cemetery Birmingham Also noted is word of L Birmingham a Pittburg treasurer of Hazelwood Truet Company and cousin of George J Jones who died January 2 with services pending at Sixth Presbyterian Church Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh Other obituaries mention Napoleon B Sowers John Ferguson and others with details on births, military service, survivors, and funeral arrangements.

Harry Newton Mary K. Crocker N. Crocker Buffalo Mont L. Crocker Yurlain Ou Park Cemetery Birmingham George J. Jones Went Madison Avenue L. Birmingham Pittaburga Hazelwood ~Truet Company Sixth Presbyterian Church Squirrel Hil Pitesburgh Napoleon B. Servers Napoleon B. Sowers Lawrence Avenue Ellwood City York Hillwood City Katherina Raber John Shenker Pittsburgh Willam Bowers York, Pa Bowers Firemen'’s Relief of the Fire Company of John Ferguson Lawrence County C. H. Sevier Kansas City Mr. Ferguson Ait, Jackson Thomas Elizabeth Justice Ferguson Lincoln Cooper Ferguson Margaret Lockhart Jaggers Lulu, Townsend Daisy Ferguson St. Joseph Carrie Sevier Sam Joel P. Ferguson Mt. Jackson Elmer G. Brown Maude Mitchell H. A. Bratchie E. M. Jordan

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admitted Mrs Margaret Butler 325 Winslow Avenue and Mrs Frances Jordan 210 East North Street. Discharged Mrs Anta McGill and baby 27 East North Street.

Margaret Butler Winslow Avenue Frances Jordan East North Street Anta McGill and Baby

Afro-American Reading Circle Meets in New Castle

Members of the PLL DL Reading Circle gather at Mrs. Mary Allman’s West Falls Street home on Monday evening January 5 for officer installation. A stray, sensational line about a holdup near Lincoln Nebraska and a mafia plot is noted as a misattributed quip.

P.O. Ty Reading Circle PLL Mary Allman West Falls Street

Bible Students To Lead Hoover Heights Services

Bible Students from training schools will conduct Sunday services at Hoover Heights Tabernacle. At 10 AM Mr. Grady of Philadelphia, a Pittsburgh Training School student, will preach. Evening rally features Elizabeth Hill, Stewart Walker, Clara Devis, Colter Mason, and Hilda Baker from Nyack and Pittsburgh schools.

Hoover Heights Tabernacle Grady Philadelphia Pittsburgh Elizabeth Hill Stewart Walker Nyack School New York Clara Devis Colter Mason Pittsburgh School Hilda Baker

Fourth Floor Of Big Garage Now Put in Service

The fourth floor of the Lawrence automobile company on South Mercer Street was placed in service on Friday and is now used for storage. Manager J. P. Cope said the fifth floor would be ready by February 2, with only windows and wiring left to install after concrete forms were removed delayed by poor weather. The company plans a paint and polishing shop on the fifth floor, while the fourth floor remains dedicated to storage.

Lawrence -Utomobile Company Mercer Street J. P. Cope Lawrence Campany

Army Recruiter Office In City Ball Described

In City Ball on the second floor a United States Army recruiter named Sergeant Merzing operates an office where applications for joining the forces are received. The local recruiting station has been in existence for nearly five years and serves as the focal point for enlistment inquiries.

Merzing United States Army Slili Om Dui City Ball Uwaoele Sam Tghties

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