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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
11
Slippery Rock Cable Tow club members plan their annual chicken waffle dinner at Etna Springs on Thursday evening July 9, with preparations indicating high importance. The page also records local society notes about twins born to Mr. and Mrs. B S McElwaine and various Slippery Rock residents visiting relatives and enjoying the Fourth of July events.
No More Dandruff. The sure way to abolish dandruff is to destroy the germ that causes it. Parisian Sage is touted as the best hair and scalp treatment. It stops itching, scalp irritation, and falling hair. Guaranteed.
The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., based in Lynn Massachusetts, claims global reach with a large herb and root operation. It states laboratories in Cobourg Canada Mexico City Mexico Barcelona Spain and Paris France support its famed Vegetable Compound for women.
A G Clutton enrolled as a student at Grove City College as they pursue postgraduate studies in corpse studies. Harry Baer of Shelby Tube Works in Bllwood City spent the weekend with his family here. Miss Madge Grubb left Lorain for Columbia University in New York City for summer special work and will return to Lorain in September. Mr and Mrs Henry Mason returned to their apartments after two weeks with friends Mr and Mrs Sloan McCrea of Amsterdam.
Don James of Cascade Park announced a kiddies picnic next week with a Wednesday date. Activities include athletic events with prizes and discount concessions for children to benefit a local cause. Trophies to be awarded at the park include two radios.
Regular monthly meeting of the Slippery Rock W T A on Thursday July 9 at the home of Mrs Marguerite Ritenour on Harlansburg road with Mrs Melissa Forbes leading the program Our Children and the Bible Includes recitations papers and a vocal solo by Olive Heckathorne and others The business portion is led by president Joe Kissick of Ellwood Also notes on visits and hospital changes plus a card of thanks from the Yard and Patton families. Local 11.
A second strong tremor struck Nagoya today, damaging buildings and widening ground fissures. One person was killed and several others were injured, renewing fears that the Nagoya region remains in an active earthquake phase.
London July 8 Prince Chichibu second son of the Japanese emperor arrived in England to attend Oxford University and praised Anglo Japanese cooperation during the Chinese strike troubles saying his visit shows the closeness of the bond between the two nations.
The public library expresses appreciation to those who aided in organizing the Fourth of July parade float. Names include Frank Wimmer for the truck, Ruth Lewis as the Greek goddess, Frank Ventura as an Indian chief, Willard Parker as John Carlisle, James Frank, Charles Trank, Charles Michaels, William Johnson, Helen Cotton, Helen McEwen, Virginia Wilkes as library patrons, and Charles Glenn for decoration assistance.
Princeton Station notes describe a children’s day program featuring a song choir prayer by Rev Lambert welcome by girls, recitals by Doris McElwain Gertrude McFarland Ralph McCracken Jennie V Munnell Ashley Steveson Pearle Henry Joseph Stoner Margaret B Shaw Raymond Munnell and others with performances by junior classes and a closing benediction. The column also lists local families who spent the Fourth at Muddy Creek Falls and various visits and gatherings.
Ad touts Zemo as a remedy for pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm claiming it clears skin. Describes Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid suitable for day or night use with trial bottle 35c and large bottle 1.00 plus Zemo Soap 25c available at all druggists.
Dewberry's continues selling Brunswick tires at the old price for a few days only. Prices have risen about 70 percent in the last month, and the market will soon advance further. Buy a set of Brunswicks guaranteed for 10,000 miles.
Granddaughters Evelyn and Velma spent Friday and Saturday with Rebecca McCurdy of New Castle. Mrs. Elias Shaner and daughter Lou and grandson John of Fast Brook visited Mrs. John McCurdy and Jami on the Fourth. George Hohmant and son Bobby near Plaingrove visited D F Henry family. Arthur Flack of Smiley Stop and Lillian Johnson of New Castle spent the weekend with Mrs. Flack’s parents N M Young and son. Sara Jane Brown a Shenango Valley Hospital nurse student vacationing with her parents Robert and family of Mt Harmon. Mrs. James White of Gibsondale spent days with daughter and son-in-law William Wright and family. Floyd Young of Salem visited father Andrew Young near Grant City.
A large Edenburg crowd attended the Gilmore reunion at the Leeper home on July 4 with a noon lawn picnic. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gilmore of Mahoningtown, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dickson, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCann of New Castle. Further items note new arrivals, with births to Charlie Hoover and Mack Baird, and numerous Edenburg residents hosting relatives over the Fourth and Sunday, including Faley, Hofmeister, Hoffman, Park, Coates, Morrow, Mosley, and Wigton families.
The estate of Charles F. Murphy, former Tammany Hall leader, totaled more than $2,000,000 at the time of his death. The assets were disclosed today and were largely in stocks and bonds, though not as large as rival Croker fortunes.
Mr and Mrs John Boyd of Slip pery Rock former Plain Grove residents were traveling to New Castle on the Fourth when a car struck them from behind. One wheel tore free and the other vehicle sped off. Mr Boyd injured in shoulder back and chest Mrs Boyd with internal injuries Mrs Minor sprained leg. E Breneman visited friends at Blacktown. Armatrong family in New Castle last Friday. Francis Williams and wife formerly of Plain Grove called on Mrs Margaret McCammon. Rev Hugh Stevenson at Mercer hospital for an operation. Maude Hull family of Randolph motors to Mrs McCammon home for the Fourth. Mrs McCammon and Mrs Eliza Foster went to New York and will stay until Saturday.
The city consumed 14 391 gallons of gasoline and 912 58 gallons of oil in 1924, per J E Barlauz, the street commissioner. The figures reflect fuel use for municipal operations and suggest budgeting needs for the coming year.
State announces June 1 restoration of the city planning advisory service to municipalities. B. A. Halde man returns to lead the service, focusing on planning commissions and town planning, with limited funds only for educational and advisory work to aid civic improvement efforts. Auto on fire: Shenango street, H.6 Wilson vehicle scorched but firemen quickly contain blaze.
City Electrician George Nickum reports that during 1924 a total of 1437 poles and wire permits were issued to various companies. The record reflects broader electrical infrastructure activity in the year.
Realty transfers list several parcels with varied buyers and nominal or substantial prices. Disciples of Pulaski Church deeded to Ernent L. Robinson in First Ward for $1, Clyde Gilfillan transfers to Harriett L. Y. Ward in First Ward for $1, Gaetano Panties to Giovanni Pellicciotti in Hickory Township for $1, Berta Szilagyir to International Real Estate Co. in Warge Township for $1, Robert Alexander to Weingart Realty Co. in Fourth Ward for $1, Charlies B Burns to Pittsburgh So. in Wayne Township for $4,500, James T. Clark to Stephen Schmider in North Beaver Township for $1.
City Electrician George Nickum completed a major 1924 project by laying 90 feet of underground cable to the electric station on Water Street and stringing 1200 feet for Washington Street signal lights, marking a significant year for municipal infrastructure.
City council approved 4200 for damages last year but only 516 was actually paid, leaving balance not extinguished. The record notes partial disbursement and ongoing liability for the remaining amount.
Notice to public that Local 21 L. W. Lewis will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Elin May Gunner Lewis from this time forward. Address 342 Fall avenue, Youngstown.
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