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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1925

Page

25

Elkland Youth To Be Sentenced For Manslaughter

Merle Dailey, 20, of Elkland Pennsylvania, pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Tioga County Court for the roadside shooting death of Erle Lucas of Ulysses Potter County on November 7. Dailey awaits sentence in county jail.

Merle Dailey Wellsboro International News Service Wellusboro Elkland Tioga Erle Lucas Ulysses Potter County Lucas

Sledding Party at Harlansburg High School Social

Students from Harlansburg High School enjoyed a Friday evening sledding party starting at Harlansburg and ending at the Miner home where dancing and games followed. Fred Baker and family visited with H W Ritenour and family during the weekend. Several New Castle callers included James Gross Ronald Wimer Bert Burns and Thomas.

Fred Baker

Weekend visit from area families near New Castle

C West Jr and Mrs McFarlane with son Clarence joined many local residents including C L McMillen family Dorothy Charles Edith Pfeiffer T C West Ed Donnelly R C McCaslin Ed Boyd Clair Brown Isabelle John West L A Bodger Gerald Thompson Pansie Nelson and brother Edgar at sister Mrs Byron Wimner near New Castle. Reed Forbes of near McCaslin is confined to home at this writing.

C. West, Jr Joe McFarlane Clarence C. L. McMillen Dorothy Charles Edith Pfeiffer T. C. West Ed Donnelly R. C. McCaslin Ed Boyd Clair Brown Isabelle John West L. A. Bodger Gerald Thompson Pansie Nelson Edgar Byron Wimner New Castle Reed Forbes McCaslin

Dr Frank J Goodnow A Leading American Educator

Dr Frank J Goodnow, president of Johns Hopkins University for ten years, is a noted American authority on government. He agrees with critics of American higher education's intellectual depth and once advised Chinese officials on adapting governance to diverse generational aims. Born in Brooklyn, he studied at Amherst and Columbia, with further work in Paris and Berlin, and authored influential books on politics administration and taxation.

Frank J. Goodnow H. A. L. Fisher Johns Hopkins University Goodnow United States China Dr. Goodnow Brooklyn Amherst College Columbia University Paris Berlin

Listening In News: Your Radio Experiences Shared

Readers describe what they heard while tuning in across stations and days. Letters recount favorite programs, surprising commercials, and the feel of live broadcasts, with vivid snippets and personal reflections on how radio shaped daily routines.

President’s clear speech praised by crowd at WCAP

The president spoke clearly from WCAP Washington DC promising continued economy in government operation. He received a big hand as he concluded. Captain Santelman and the United States Marine Band performed wonderfully.

WCAP Washington, D. C Santelman United States Marine Band

Amusing Noise at High Noon Club Dance

During a Wednesday night event at the High Noon Club a new receiving set created loud interference in the ballroom while decor work continued. The crowd joked that the sound was the president speaking as someone noted the device was far too loud for the occasion.

Bill Hay Sings Baritone Solo at KFKX Hastings Event

Bill Hay broadcast announcer at KFKX Hastings Neb sang a baritone solo Tuesday night in splendid style and was backed by Mrs. Bill.

Bill Hay KFKX Hastings Neb Bill

King of the Ivories Radio Runaway and Local Studio Notes

A fragmentary radio column notes WMH Cincinnati new on air and mentions a pianist inmate John E. Metsch, 23, in Columbus Ohio State Penitentiary. Metsch is a graduate who has broadcast from WEAC WBAV and WEAC and is described as skilled. The piece also references the Chicago Opera Company broadcasting and impending airings of Aida and Tannhauser with Jewels of Madonna slated for February 7. The column observes rising popularity of eight tube sets and recalls auto industry engine progress from four to six to eight cylinders.

Harry Snodgrass John E. Metschman Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus WEAC WBAV Metschman New Castle Radiophan Chicago Opera Company Boston

Mary Pickford Shines In Dorothy Vernon At Capitol

Mary Pickford stars in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall at the Capitol, drawing thousands in New Castle. The review lauds her as a real human girl with contrast and variety, praises Marshall Neilan’s direction, and notes a strong supporting cast. Also featured are Princess Angie and her Royal Hawaiians, Stupid But Brave, and The Yathe News, with a fine Capitol orchestra.

Mary Pickford New Castle Dorothy Vernon Haddon Hall Capitol Theatre Mary Kankakee Leicestershire Miss Pickford Marshall Neilan Marc McDermott Allen Forest Estelle Taylor Wilfed Lucas Lottie Pickford Clare Eames St. John Capitol Orchestra

Radio notes and trends from 1930s era broadcasts

A column discusses early radio culture noting WTAM Cleveland’s January 30 concert with banjoist Eddie Peabody, the conflict Vienna cafes face from radio reducing live orchestras, and Britain licensing receivers with BBC rules, contrasting with American broadcasting and Marconi’s wireless origins. It also prompts sending a letter to the Radio Editor.

WTAM Cleveland Eddie Peabody Eddie

Radio Programs 1925 Schedule for WGY and WRC

Radio listings for Wednesday January 28 1925 in WGY Schenectady and WRC Washington detail times and programs. WGY presents an adventure story silent feature and a dinner concert with Ivan Francisci and the Hotel Cleveland Orchestra from the Cleveland hotel. WRC offers fashion talk piano recital and tea music from the New Willard Hotel Palm Room plus a children's hour by Peggy Albion.

WGY Schenectady NW. Y Ivan Francisci Cleveland Orchestra D. C Eleanor Gunn George F. Ross the Outlook Meyer Davis New Willard Hotel Palm Room Peggy Albion

Pittsburgh Post program schedule January 28 1925

The evening program at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association includes a 6 15 p m dinner concert conducted by Gregorio Scalzo followed by stockman market reports at 7 15 and a Kindergarten Good Night Circle at 7 30. Charles C Latus speaks on France and its beauty spots at 7 45 with Dr W F Faragher discussing petroleum science at 8 15 and a Knights of Columbus program at 8 30. Arlington time signals weather forecast at 9 55.

EDKA East A. Pa Eastern Standard Tim Meterson Pittsburgh Athletic Association Gregorio Scalzo Stockman Market France Charles C Latus The Pittsburgh Post Science In Industry W. F. Faragher Mellon Institute of Industrial Research University of Pittsburgh Knights of Columbus Allegheny Council Arlington

Silk Drapery and Brocade Sale Prices Across Colors

Advertises regular silk drapery at 36 inches wide in rose blue and gold yard at 1.75 and 1.45 with sale price 1.59 for satin blue and gold blends. Also offers silk brocade in rose and gold at yard 2.19, highlighting quality and color combinations.

Brooklyn dramatic stars present Topics of the Day program

WAG Richmond Hill Long Island MW. Y. offers 7:30 to 12 midnight program featuring H. V. Kaltenborn in Topics of the Day.

Richmond Hill Long Island MW. Y Broooklyn H. V. Kaltenborn

Radio Features Today Across Major Markets

Radio schedules list programs across networks in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington Boston Buffalo and Providence. Features include theater overture vaudeville police band and Silvertown Orchestra concerts with times in the afternoon and late evening.

WHN New York Philadelphia WCAE WCAP WEAF WEEI WGR Wijsar Pittsburgh Washington Boston Buffalo Providence Silvertown KDKA

Citizens Call for Road Improvement in Beaver Falls Area

Beaver Falls and Big Beaver township residents press to upgrade the Beaver Falls New Galilee and Darlington road from Morado Arch to Big Beaver township line. Delegation and supervisors note petition signed by most property owners seeks slag or gravel paving, better access to Beaver Valley and Darlington, elimination of grade crossings, and benefits for farms, homes, schools, and a proposed clay plant by P Pettler and Sons.

Beaver Falls New Galilee Darlington New Castle Morado Arch Summit Cut Big Beaver Township Beaver Valley P. Pettler and Sons of Heaver Falls

Treaty annexes Fiume to Italy and Lenin laid to marble tomb

One year ago a treaty annexed Fiume to Italy and the burial of Premier Lenin's body was held in a marble tomb in Moscow. In the Malay States a four o'clock plant blooms at four in the afternoon and closes twelve hours later.

Fiume Italy Premier Lenin Moscow Malay States

Five Inch Ad Brings 502 Replies in New Castle News

The New Castle News reports that a five inch single column advertisement by Dewberry's service station offering a $5 gold prize for the best last line to a limerick drew 502 responses. Readers from Ellwood City, Wampum, Bessemer, Hillsville, Leesburg, and New Wilmington submitted lines, proving small ads can pay.

Dewberry Dewberry'’s Ellwood City Wampum Bessemer Hillsville Leesburg New Wilmington

Pinex cough syrup promises rapid relief for coughs

An old home remedy promotes 24½ ounces of Pinex in a pint sugar syrup as a cheap, effective treatment for bronchitis coughs and throat irritation. Advertises quick relief in 24 hours, pleasant taste, and guarantees satisfaction with refunds.

Pinex Co T. Wayne

News ad blitz proves readers across towns

In Harlansburg Lowellville Woodlawn and New Castle readers thoroughly engage with local ads. Dewberry expects at least 1200 replies to his limerick promo this week as small ads circulate widely. Norway’s coast stretches 1700 miles straight, over 12000 miles via fjords with 150000 islands, while the East still has several wires. Go West, young man.

Harlansburg lLowellville Ohio Woodlawn New Castle Norway

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