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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
2
Santa Barbara woke to renewed tremors with mild shocks overnight and a heavier roller at 3:50 this morning. A light rain followed, flooding streets and mud as residents searched for damage, while quakes subsided with the rain.
President Coolidge attends Cambridge celebrations with a detailed schedule from 11:39 a m to 6:20 p m including chimes at Christchurch, parade on Memorial Drive, pageant on Cambridge Common, and a radio broadcast of his address. Guests Mr and Mrs Alimon Shaffer of Chicago arrive to visit relatives.
To fittingly observe the holiday the Post Office will be closed all day No delivery service required of ally or Rural carriers Collections will be made in the business section starting at 7 45 A M and 3 00 PM Special Delivery service will be given all day Very respectfully JUDIGON NORRIS Postmaster
Historical pageant depicts Lew Castle history from wilderness to charter 1826 with children and adults in period costumes. Features include a melting pot finale of nationalities becoming Americans, readings by Irene Mearmann and Fred Clemens, and a city showcase with dancers, a burgess reading, and scenes of early settlement and pioneers.
A fragmented program chronicles New Castle’s history in scenes and episodes. It spans 1810 to 1925 with dances, drills, speeches, and musical numbers reflecting famine, war, industry, education, and transportation. Featured are schools, communities, and local dignitaries across many acts and finales.
Santa Barbara reports a second violent quake as civic groups, ex service members, Boy Scouts, and numerous organizations prepare a grand parade in New Castle. Details list parade divisions, marshals, floats, and participating societies, amid emergency rescues and continuing tremors.
A violent, sudden shock struck a building at 3:50 this morning. Several people were lightly injured while fleeing, and three girls were carried to an arrest and revived. The quake lasted at least ten seconds with no prior tremors.
A large canine parade drew crowds along Worth Jefferson Street to Neshannock Avenue. Judges P J Dempsey and Ivor Davis chose winners from more than 700 dogs, with titles for largest toothed dog Warty and prettiest noddle Rover among others. Children were invited to a post parade treat at the Gardens.
A burglar was found in Dr. Shoaf’s Jascond floor home after attempting to steal. only a baby’s bank remained on the bedspread. He exited through a cellar window, having failed to enter three first floor windows due to inward-opening design and multiple locks. He climbed to the porch roof and bathroom window before being interrupted.
Thomas J. Ward and Louise Dietz. Willa Washington and Eleanor Azery listed among marriage licenses. Names include Chas A Hickman and Fern Rebecca S reeuis, with other entries such as New Castle, Youngstown, Atlanta and Rochester connections. Locations noted include New Castle and Freedom Pennsylvania. dates unspecified.
Walter Edmund McConnell aged 14 months son of Arnold and Myrtle McConnell of Omaha Neb died July 2 in Omaha Methodist hospital after a two week illness. Funeral details to be announced later. Peter Wronn aged 4% years died July 2 at home 121042 South Jefferson Street. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral services Saturday at 9 o'clock from St Phillip and St James church. Burial in St Mary's cemetery. Mrs Nora Cress McIntosh wife of William J McIntosh of West State Street died Friday morning at 1:40 in Youngstown City hospital after a brief illness of one week. Besides her husband she leaves three sisters and four brothers. Bodies removed to her home this afternoon. Funeral announcements to follow.
Negotiations underway between contractors and city carpenters who seek a $1.25 per hour scale to be settled by week’s end. Bricklayers also see a raise from $1.37 to $1.54 per hour, with some at $1.50 previously. contractors warn higher building costs across trades.
Harrisburg July 3 Dr Clyde L King secretary of the commonwealth announced the revocation of the commissions of 16 Iron and coal police from the Westinghouse and Manufacturing company East Phisburgh for conduct unbecoming officers of the commonwealth.
Eye witness recounts a parade with dogs in diamond collars and children carrying pets in Easter baskets. Comments on unusual outfits include a bulldog with feathers and a car in a sweater. The scene notes July dog days and a Shenkinge Street resident, Martha Hurst, returning from Erie and Albion.
Entriken Ps March 4 reports a summer skin affection on face hands and arms that spread, causing inability to shave and embarrassment. After using Resinol Ointment, itching subsided quickly and the condition was completely cured, restoring faith in Resinol for skin disorders. Signed J H Ketterman.
McKeesport residents Mr and Mrs A W Abbott visited the New Castle News plant this morning. They were shown through the modern facility that prints New Castle's daily edition. The elder Mr Abbott has a long career in the McKeesport newspaper scene and is connected with the McKeesport News.
Harrisburg July 3 News Desk reports Walter Hawk of the Central Fire Department has returned to duty after a tonsil removal operation two weeks ago. The bureau notes the capitol will reopen after a long weekend at noon on Monday. a retreat from the height of 17.40 feet above sea level is not mentioned.
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