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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1925

Page

5

Athletic Council Organizes At New Castle High

The Athletic Council of New Castle High School organized Friday at the superintendent Dr Ben G Graham's office to supervise athletics, aim for high standards under school oversight, and adopt a budget for equipment purchases. Officers chosen include TM L Orth president James K Love vice president Ralph H Gardner secretary, with treasurer to be named by the board. The council discussed equipment budgeting, bidding, and funding for stadium seating through $10 season tickets, pledging scholastic control of activities.

New Castle Ben G Graham FL &Orth James K. Love Ralph H. Gardner Hen G. Graham Bridenbaugh Alex Fox L. Orth James K. Levys Board of Education Gii Dr. Graham Dridenbrugh Ralph Gardner Superintendent of

Sunshine Ken Singston to entertain at Mrs Reaves home

Members of the Sunshine Ken sington will be entertained Monday evening January 26 at the home of Mrs. Rita Reaves Shenango Street. As every school teacher knows the proper way to train a child is to begin with the parents.

Sonshine Kensington Sunshine Kensington Rita Reaves Shenango Street

Landslide Claims Five Lives at Concrete Camp

A landslide at a construction camp near Concrete Washington killed five men and seriously injured three others, with two dying and another in serious condition. Victims named include Charles Barkus Robert Small Andy Norman Richard Turner and L W Anderson Turner hailed from Henderson North Carolina.

Nowe Barvice Seattle Wash Concrete, Wash Charles Barkus Robert Small Andy Norman Richard Turner L. W. Anderson Turner Henderson, N.C

Madden Election As Speaker Sure

Republican campaign managers declared Madden will receive votes from 17 states and win broad support in several others, ensuring his election as speaker of the next House.

Washington House Martin DB. Madden Hinals

West Virginia House Approves 20 Million Road Bond Issue

Charleston January 24 The West Virginia House passed a bill authorizing issuance of 20 million dollars in road bonds without a presenting vote. The measure was amended twice and offered as emergency legislation, urged by Governor Morgan in his biennial message to the legislature.

Sulletin International News Service Charleston W. Va House of Delagetes Morgan

Most People Are Courteous In House To House Sales

Pat Dempsey a New Castle auto salesman notes most people are courteous to house to house salesmen. He says door slams are rare and persistence loses more sales, urging courtesy to interact with potential customers during canvassing.

Pat’ Dempsey Dempsey New Castle United States Ge House

Eclipse Sparks House Fire In Cleveland

Louis Fishelman family suffered a $2,500 loss when a teen’s lamped glass fragment ignited gasoline and set their home ablaze during a total eclipse. Father lamented the cost but noted a good show to justify it. Thousands watched the celestial event under clear skies.

Cleveland Louis Fishelman Louta Louis

Eight before Mayor in local court actions

One person named Wham Lewis was fined 350 after a visitor at his house 92 Shadyside reported a $100 robbery. Other defendants received smaller fines or were discharged. Two parking violators paid the $1 fine. The passage notes residents’ unfamiliarity with a four letter Persian myth word.

Wham Lewis Hig House Shadyside

Three One Act Plays Delighting Benjamin Franklin Juniors

A large audience at Benjamin Franklin junior high enjoyed three one act plays by the school's Dramatic Lab Friday night January 1. Casts included Mildred Levine and Margaret Tott in Snow Witch and Lorena, Sam Fisher as Caesar, Virginia Recher, Martin Frank, and Mary Elizabeth Gibson among others, with dance by Flower Girls and Miss Remley delivering standout performance. The program featured Snow Witch Bob White Upsets the Calendar and Finkerkin with notices of the drama coach Miss Julia Jones and a later Apollo club concert announcement for February 6.

Snow Witch Constance Mac- Hay Lorena Mildred Levine Margaret Tott Caesar Sam Fisher Aeea the Clara Anderson Augusta Pittler Lena Cubells Irene Perry Dorothy Daugherty Franklin Junior High School Julia Jones New Castle Cumnock School of Speech Northwestern University Martin Frank Dramatic Club Apollo Club Business and Professional Women's Club

Youthful Hunter Steps On Bear And Spoils Day

Fifteen year old Stanley Wallota of Blairstown New Jersey while hunting near Catfish Pond stepped on what he believed soft ground. It was a bear which fled before he could recover and fire. The incident occurred as he sought fame and ended the day without incident.

Laternational News Service Newark Stanley Wallota Blairstown N. J Stanley Catfish Pond

White Will Not Attend Meeting On Contract Hearing

Solicitor R M White will not be present January 27 as the public service commission weighs the contract between the jetty and New Castle Electing Company. He said prep time was unnecessary and the commission will act on the written contract. If not approved, no delay to installation is expected. contract language may be changed and resubmitted.

R. M. White Public Service Commission New Castle White

Observations on dirigible completed after eclipse monitor

A Los Angeles dirigible crew reported solar eclipse observations successfully finished. Eight observers aboard monitored the event from a location near Nantucket light ship, transmitting via International News Service radio lab.

International News Service New York Los Angeles International News Service Radio Laboratory Nantucket

Young People Rally at First Baptist Church

A Sunday evening rally at the First Baptist Church features a Bible base ball session led by Warren Jobo bon with captains Les ter Klingensmith and John Woyrick. T. J. Davies serves as umpire as the gospel according to St. John is studied. Indications point to a large, instructive gathering.

First Baptist Church St. John Warren Jobobon Lester Klingensmith John Woyrick T. J. Davies

Householders Burning Garbage In Winter

New Castle residents dispose of table refuse by burning it in their furnaces during winter, easing city garbage collection. Superintendent Howard Phillips said repairs to the municipal furnace are underway and expected to finish within a week, reactivating the plant.

New Castle Howard Phillips Phillips

Community Notes From New Bedford Amid Weekly Visits

Mrs Mary Well recovers from illness as friends and relatives travel between New Castle Youngstown Harrisburg and Patersburg. Shoppers include Mr and Mrs J R Tucker Mrs Stella Wilcox Mrs C A Moorhouse and Mr and Mrs Harry Clark. Local groups meet at Jessie Walker’s home and at Grace Anderson’s home for sewing and aid activities.

Cly Swagger Alec Campbell Jessie Walker Jennie Ribblet Patersburg Honge Misa Grace Anderson Bauder

New Interurban and Local Social Updates from Youngstown Notes

Mrs. C L Zedaker and Mrs Nell Shields attended the funeral of John McMillen of Youngstown on Wednesday. Edith Gilkeson, Mixa Grace Powell and Miss Myers of Younge town were Sunday guests of the Gilkeson and Moore households. Frank Harry recovers from a fall into Lake Grundy while cutting ice on W J Shields farm, rescued and treated, then sent home. C C Coulthard, superintendent, reports fears of pneumonia are eased as he returns to work with a new electric car assignment for the division. Ladies of the G A R held a one man car service event in Ellwood City associated with the New Castle route, with Pythian Bar gatherings lifting spirits on Fourth Street.

C. L. Zedaker Nell [Shields John McMillen Youngstown Edith Gilkeson Mixa Grace Powell Miss Myers Younge Town Hugh Gilkeson Ralph Moore Donald C. F. Moore Effie Shields Frank Harry Lake Grundy W. J. Shields C. C. Coulthard P-O New Castle Ellwood City Pythian Fourth Street

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Hospital record lists admissions including Mrs. Alice Vanissa of Elkwood City and Mrs. Olive Frazine of 426 Epworth Street and Mrs. Margaret George of 206 Sheridan Avenue. Discharges include Emma Pearl, Mrs. Della McAnlis of Edenburg, and David Silverman of 110 Mount Washington Street. George Parker noted with $32 Morton Street.

Ellwood City Watches Solar Eclipse Viewers Use Negatives

Ellwood City residents gathered at Fifth Street Bell Telephone office and nearby windows to view the sun eclipse. Telephone girls answered calls as light faded, while locals used improvised dark negatives to watch the event safely, many family members peering through makeshift filters.

Ellwood City Jan Lmited Enile Stiles Fifth Street Bell Telephone Office

Reckless Driver To Appear For Further Hearing

Ellwood City reports John Traskowski of New Brighton was placed under 1000 bail for a future hearing after a street collision on New Castle road January 11. Tartarian and his mother suffered minor injuries. attorneys Sweeney and W Alley appeared for plaintiff and defendant.

Ellwoop City John Traskowski New Brighton Bursees Swick Traskowski George Tartarian Bell Avenue Sweeney Bengar Falls W. Alley Tartarian New Castle Road

Contractors Begin Work On School In Franklin Township

Ellwood City contractor B. P. Workley leads work on the Franklin township school in Beaver County. The modern building will have four classrooms each seating 45 pupils and should be completed in June. Front features include two groups of five large windows and wall vacas.

Ellwood City Franklin Township Beaver County B. P. Workley

Revival and church services in Ellwood City area

Pastor James A Cosby completes revival meetings in Cleveland then returns home to Ellwood City where United Presbyterian First and Free Methodist and U P notices outline morning and evening services. Reports include Sunday school, Bible classes, youth meetings, child labor amendment discussion, and various church sermons and events.

Cleveland Young People Harry W. Brown Morris Phelps Y. P Archi M. Stevensan

Aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party Delights Ellwood City Audience

In Ellwood City on January 24 a large crowd enjoyed Aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party at the First Methodist Church. The performance, staged by the Ellwood WCTU, drew a sizable audience and succeeded financially. An enforcement pageant by local members also interested the attendees, with well trained coal figures presenting in fine style.

Ellwood City Jerusha Ellwood

Theron Aiken Hurt in Sledding Accident

Ellwood City Pa January 24 Theron Aiken seven year old son of Mr and Mrs H W Aiken of Line avenue suffered a badly bruised arm when a sled went at high speed on Orchard avenue Thursday afternoon the front of the sled had to be dug from a telegraph pole after the crash Nearby notes list local residents visiting and recovering from illnesses with several names and places including Beaver Falls New Castle Pittsburgh and Butler.

Ellwood City Theron H. W. Aiken Line Avenue Orchard Avenue Joe Shufer Nick Lawrancé Avenue Beaver Fults Renwick Turner Pitta ‘Burgh Circle New Castle WiHkoff New York William Ingham Katherine Helen McClymonds Filnive Snedden A. J. Culininghan WC. Martin Pittsburgh J. T. Newton Lawrence Avenue Ines Ruth Wilkoft Wayne Ayene W. J. Ingham Second Street Willayva Su Cloud Fla Mary Myrtilla Majors Abner Majors

Captains Named For Bowling Teams

Ellwood City Pa Jan 24 The basement bowling alleys at the Presbyterian church have been scraped and varnished for a league organized by church men. The second half schedule begins Jan 27 with eight teams led by captains Jones Wasley Krauth Streeter Moore Zeigler Kirk Gilfen. Matches set for Tue and Fri, 7 and 7 36.

Ellwood City Presbyterian Philistines Bae Samsons T. W. Jones Whales Fred Krauth Salita Syd Wasley Prodigal Sons John Streeter Tom Moorehead C. E. Zeigler Jenus J. D. Kirk Prilstinee W. D. Gilf Fen

Radios And Autos Supplant Churches In The Southwest

Oklahoma City dispatch reports that the Methodist Episcopal convention plans to discuss ways to boost rural church interest as radios and automobiles replace church attendance. Officials say many rural congregations cannot afford pastors, while radios are common in homes. similar discussions occur in St. Louis and Kansas City in February.

St. Louis Kav Shi City

WAMPUM CHURCH SERVICES AND EVENTS SUMMARY

Wampum church services list multiple denominations with times and topics for Sunday. Presbyterian, Christian church and St Monica’s Catholic details include morning worships at 11 and 9:30, Sunday school in late morning, and evening services. Class meeting set for Monday January 26, plus local social notes and brief personal items.

Preanygerian Aountay Chris van Endeavor J. Greer Bingham M. Ae Rice Ira Scott Christian Church Chaz P. Durbin Clinton M. E Sheth St. Monica's F. A. Maroney Presbyterian Sunday School Citiss

Dry Enforcement Proves Profitable in Tioga County

WELLSBORO January 24 Law enforcement in Tioga county shows a handsome profit with an estimated expense around 13000 and expected revenue from fines near 10000. The district attorney’s office will receive the profit via installment payments of 300 to 1000 dollars monthly after the forthcoming county audit. ELLWOOD CITY January 24 At the IESTIC THEATRE Barbara Frietchie with Florence Vidor plays tonight.

Wellsboro Tioga County Upo Ellwood City Ifa. Iestic Theatre Barbara Frietchic Florence Vidor Adv

Local Insurance Men Dine in New Castle

Ellwood City reps Jas. 24 report attending a Western-Southern Insurance banquet in the Elks dining room at New Castle this evening. Also notes church services at First Christian Ellwood City and Doremus club gathering hosted by Mrs. Lew Sekulanki on Line Avenue with a business session and light refreshments.

Ellwood City Jas Western-Southern Insurance Company C. R. Knally J. M. Cavalier V.V. Henderson Elks New Castle Doremus Call Doremus Club Lew Sekulanki Line Avenue Sematon Trish

Ellwood City Classified Ad Offers and Rates

Classified notices in Ellwood City list merchants and residents with ads for sale items. Ads are cash only with per line rates and minimums, including miscellaneous items such as a small bob sled and sleigh and radio and electrical merchandise like easy wankers, sold at local addresses on Fountain and Lawrence Avenues.

Ellwood City SALM Tautre Fountain Ave Milweos City Lawrence Ave

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