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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
15
Four new interurban cars of an improved type are being built for the New Castle Youngstown line, announced by Penn-Ohio Railway officials. The cars include modern improvements and will operate only on this line. Delivery was delayed. expected ready for service about February 75.
County auditors failed to organize at 10 for past year book work. Hogue and Hunter were present. Gelbach of Ellwood City did not appear despite prior arrangements to attend in Pittsburgh. His absence left uncertainty about the official county organization schedule.
Dr. Frank Dorsey of 516 Wildwood Avenue asked the council to move a street light in front of his property because it shines into a front bedroom. Councilmen noted the light was already placed by a petition and one member suggested blinds as a remedy, recalling a prior complaint about porch lighting during a summer.
The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania announced plans to spend about 31 million dollars in 1925 to extend plant equipment. About 220000 new telephones are to be installed that year, averaging 750 daily, with a net increase of 70000 telephones.
Jorl Parker today returned from a two week vacation at Matoon Tilg and resumed his duties in the city engineering department. He rolled up his sleeves and re engaged in his responsibilities effective immediately.
Judge Emery refused Mrs. Jennie Gatti's petition for divorce from Anthony Gatti on grounds of cruelty. McElwee states testimony does not support cruelty. Other morning rulings include final account in George W Myers estate, and multiple cases with judgments and demurrers.
Lawrence County Christian Endeavor Union met at Central Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening. Plans were made for a GC H Societies rally Friday January 23 at Central Christian church with a banquet at 6730 and pop singing. Talks by state officers including Lena Kelly were expected and over two hundred were anticipated at the banquet. The executive committee will meet the first Saturday evening of each month.
North Street Junior High hosts Scout leaders training tonight under Councilman Hiram Miller guidance. J Lea Calahan oversee city scouting. 65 Gilkey civil engineer directs lessons on compass and map study. Those throwing ashes in streets risk report and arrest. ashes clog gutters and flood cellars.
Pa Newe faces rent hike as Mrs Jennie Johnson raises Beaver street garage rent from 10 to 20 dollars The notice took effect January 1 but was received January 4 The space houses garbage trucks and the owner cites increased assessment as reason Capadamasiroes
H B Richards of the local water company said the area had little trouble from frozen pipes this winter. Snow before frost protects pipes. heavy frost before snow allows deeper ground freezing and more bursts.
Building permits issued for H C Ryhal 507 Elizabeth street garage Joseph D Errico 1601 Hamilton street garage Mike Castoria 1306 Croton avenue storeroom and apartment Oliver Hagen 1617 Norwood avenue dwelling and garage J C Mathews 1826 Edgewood avenue dwelling Tom Boyle 209 North Mercer street brief list of permit requests with multiple street name spellings and minor errors included.
Sheriff William G. Andrews and Deputy Frank Johnston returned from Washington Pa where 150 sheriffs attended the convention. Topics included legislation and other matters. The group toured Morganza reform school and the Washington county jail. Andrews was elected vice president and secretary.
W N Aiken Troop 10 will plan a 6:30 pm anniversary event at Aiken School during a weekly meeting led by Scoutmaster Guy L Raney. Troop committeemen assistant scoutmasters and Daniel Boone Scouts are urged to attend to finalize arrangements for the big celebration.
Local notes list residents visiting or returning home from holidays and travels. Richard Hannon Sr. is seriously ill in New Castle Hospital. J A Conn family heads to Pasadena for the winter. Dr. William Clerk returns to Allentown after visiting parents. Mrs Carl Nokte visits Pittsburgh then returns home. Mont Wolmendorf and daughter come back from Ashtabula. Dorothy Martin returns from Youngstown after visiting the Phillips. Helen Winner hosts at Randolph Street. Clyde Rohrer slight improvement after illness. D W Davies family from Philadelphia conclude visit. Lee Prosser returns from visiting grandparents. G W Prosser over holidays. James Lewie resumes Pitt studies at home on South Jefferson. Phyllis Beal and Miriam Harper resume studies at Goucher College. Betty Elmer returns from Ironton to Nashville Ward Belmont School. Warold Philpot and William Asselton return to University of Michigan. Mrs Harry Sherman of Pittsburgh visits cousin Ars Saleem Abbott improving in hospital. Helen White, Alice Nelson, Elizabeth Sowersby, Evelyn Offutt, Florence Ralply return to Carnegie Tech after holidays. Charlotte Andrews and Miss Trane Kelley retire to Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
Gaunellmen instructed City Solicitor Robert White to draft an ordinance reducing court street to a grade as residents plan to lay sidewalks next spring. The note indicates preparation to lay sidewalks in spring and a push to formalize the project through municipal ordinance.
The store exits Fry Oven ware to simplify stock, noting about 100 pieces remain in popular styles. Each piece is guaranteed against oven breakage and will not last long.
Special savings apply to odd lots of fancy decorated china work baskets colored glassware and gift novelties. Off marked prices range from 1 to 4 and 2 to 4 presented as holiday sale discounts across candles trays and glassware.
Odd pieces of dinnerware, fancy china and glassware gathered for quick clearance. Tables set with items each home would want at a fraction of cost. Large assortment described as odd pieces and priced to move.
Builders predict a construction surge within two months though activity lately is slow. Last year 395 buildings of all types were constructed and fitted with plumbing. Inspectors assess plumbing installations after plumbers obtain permits and draw plans. Permit fees for a six room house total about 5.50 dollars.
Scoutmaster Arthur McCombs requests all members of Rotary Boy Scout Troop 2 troop committees and assistant Scoutmasters to attend the weekly meeting at Ran Franklin school Tuesday evening at 7:30 o clock sharp.
Barnes and Clark, a local firm, are erecting a modern building to house their plumbing tavern. The project is nearing completion, signaling growth for the business in law and commerce.
The New Castle Field Club will reorganize its culinary department and suspend meals until reorganization is complete. The club remains financially healthy with steady membership growth and plans social activities, dances, bridge, and lunches during the interim. The clubhouse will offer multilingual services and outside caterers may be used for special occasions.
An advertisement urges readers troubled by rheumatism kidney and bladder issues to try The Williams Treatment. It promises relief from excess body uric acid and offers a free 32 dose bottle with no obligation, asking 10 cents for postage and packing to cover costs.
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