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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1925
Page
26
Night and day police forces have formed teams for a second competition at the city hall basement shooting range next Monday evening. New members join the squads and top qualifiers include U. x. Harper with 109, Kennedy 99, and Setera 98. The night team posted a stronger qualifying average though the day team remains hopeful of another win.
An old advertisement for Carcarets laxative targets constipation and dizziness with claims of gentle action. It emphasizes no griping, liver stimulation, and a pleasant taste, urging use by millions of men, women, and children with pricing at 10c, 25c, and 50c per box at drugstores.
Police search for Simo Gurovitch of Penn township after he shot Joko Drecun, 35, also of Penn township, for refusing to reprimand his child for making noise. Drecun, who was shot in the head, leaves three children. Meanwhile, the Senior Queen Esther Society plans a George Washington party at the Methodist church on February 24 with participants dressed as Washington era figures. Lillian Ellis and Myrtle Butts lead, with committees handling advertising, tickets, entertainment, decoration, and refreshments.
Revival services at Epworth Methodist church on Pearson street have drawn strong crowds each evening since January 19. Pastor Rev Homer B Davis directs the meetings with forceful messages, aided by a 30 voice chorus choir led by Chester B Reynolds. Services continue nightly this week except Saturday.
Charles Levin was brought to Erie police headquarters and held on an open charge connected to the murder of his wife Rachel, whose strangled body was found with a knife wound and a $19 bill under her body in a field near Erie’s business district after discrepancies in his statements were noted by Chief Detzel and Lt. George Christoph.
This week marks the start of the second semester with about 14 more pupils than last term. The shift is due to the 9 A class moving to Senior High, reducing its count by 21 and boosting overall enrollment to 35, up from before.
This afternoon the Mahoning basketball teams the girls and the boys will face the sophomore squads in the senior high gym. The boys team will meet New Castle high seniors Friday after school at the Mahoning school gym.
Miss Lena Bandy of Scottville Kentucky arrived Monday evening as the guest of Mr and Mrs G O Scheidemantle of North Cedar Street.
The Larkspur Kensington group will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Ben Jenkins on Pennsylvania Avenue this Wednesday afternoon.
Epworth league girls are reported in a basketball practice session. The item notes team activities, drill focus, and preparations ahead of upcoming games.
The Methodist church youth teams hold basketball practice in the church gym this evening from 7 to 8 PM. Camp Fire Girls of Litahni will meet Thursday at the church to rehearse a play. Mrs. Fred Kerr of West Clayton Street has recovered from illness and returned home from Shenango Valley Hospital.
Members of the Woman's Benefit Association will hold a meeting at the K of P Hall on Cherry street this Wednesday after noon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs H S Sherman of West Madison avenue will entertain W A G Club members at her home Thursday evening. SEVENTH WARD PERSONAL items report Al Thomas of Darlington avenue is at Youngstown QO on business. Benny Kubinsky of Liberty street weekended in Pittsburgh. Mrs G D Rainey confined by illness on Darlington avenue. Wilbur Thompson of Eighth street ill at home. Mrs R G Fisher of West Madison avenue visited Sendy Lake Monday. Mrs William Kubinsky of North Liberty street visiting relatives at Steubenville O. Mr and Mrs Harry Howard and Mr and Mrs Ellis Howard and children of Sunny Side spent Sunday with friends in Youngstown O. Ilene Scheidemantle of Cedar street ill at home with bronchitis. Mr and Mrs Edward Pritchard of Long avenue visited friends at Youngstown Sunday.
Harrisburg January 27 Governor Pinchot plans a United Dry Bill to control licenses for breweries and alcohol plants as a supplement to the 1923 Snyder enforcement act. A four member board would grant licenses and enforcement would be carried out with backing from the Anti Saloon League and allied groups. The bill will not be introduced this week and Pinchot will present it to the legislature when ready.
Thousands of mothers trust Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for headaches colds feverishness worms and stomach troubles in children. The remedy is praised for breaking up colds regulating bowels and has been recommended by mothers for over 30 years. Sold by druggists everywhere trial package free Mother Gray Co Le Roy N Y.
Puzzle explanation lists across and down words with themes. Word 1 hints a weapon of war with a sharp steel point used in ancient times. Word 4 defines things named in grammar. Word 5 requests a synonym for unoccupied. Additional clues include heavy knock and hurried exit.
The most likely oldest cat in New Castle, a maltese owned by Dr. George Bartholomew of Hirthland Avenue for ten years, died this morning. The message also thanks neighbors and friends for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of husband and father P. M. Dicks, and notes appreciation for cars provided by Lt Mrs. P. M. Dicks and Sons.
Thousands who suffer piles have not learned that relief can be gained only with internal medicine. External treatments do not remove the cause of pile trouble, which stems from bad circulation and stagnation in the lower bowel. Dr. J. S. Leonhardt introduced HEMBOLD, now sold with a money-back guarantee after trials in 1000 cases achieving 98 percent success. Obtain HEMROID from MeeKee's Rut Rate Store and Eckerd's of New Castle for safe, lasting relief.
A play titled Aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party will be presented Friday evening January 30 at Harmony Baptist Church. The Able Cast features Aunt Jerusha Mrs. Vaneman Patience Peabody Mrs. Scheidemantle Mrs. Henderson Rachel Gray Mrs. McHattie Mrs. Slyers Phoebe Pride Ruthenna Allen Hanner Pike Cleda Hogue Widow Hines Mrs. Houk Druscilla Mrs. Paul Hogue Charity Mrs. J. R. Hogue Hepzibah Spooner Mrs. Sontag Mrs. Stubbs Mrs. Currie Mr. Currie Squire Pride Frank Myers Deacon Simpkins F H. Reno Preacher Lovejoy Reid Hogue.
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