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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
14
Ellwood City Chamber dinner hears Morris Knowles outline city planning with emphasis on zoning, coordinated effort, and cost-effective groundwork. He notes planning commissions build stability, national practices, and cooperation with council. suggests actions to improve streets, playgrounds, and schools, and to support the Chautauqua and railroad safety at Ellwood crossings.
A stray paragraph captures pedestrians on Lawrence Avenue and Fifth Street amid rain. An old barber hair joke, a man tuning a chime clock, and an ice cream moment color a loose, diary like street vignette with chipped humor and casual observations.
Ellwood City Pa July 8 Rev A M Stevenson pastor of the First Presbyterian church will preach the sermon in connection with the installation services conducted in the New Brighton Presbyterian church this evening Rev Robert Axtell will supplant Rev MacFarland who has been in charge of this pastorate for a number of years Ellwood City Personal Miss Grace Kelley of New York is the guest of Mr and Mrs W H Frazier of Wayne avenue Mr and Mrs J M Butterbach of Pittsburgh were guests of Mrs Frances Morgan of Glenn avenue Tuesday W Glenn Hoffman and Nick Skuler motored to New Castle today.
Paige Jewett leads with hydraulic four wheel brakes after years of testing and trials. The Paige Detroit company first secured rights to the Aydraul brake two years prior and finally released production after extensive winter testing and refinements. The policy favors proven systems and tight inspections, with Paige and Jewett boasting fewer service issues than rivals.
Ellwood City police report a second arrest in a drug case tied to a possible narcotics ring. Lloyd Dixon of New Castle was jailed by Officer Fred Shaner after a search found 50 capsules of dope and an injection instrument. Dixon and Tom Allen face $1,500 bail at Friday hearing. Mabel Straley and Virginia Chapman, both of Youngstown, charged as witnesses or with minor counts. Mary Corbin, inmate at the Allen house, fined for disorderly conduct and ordered to leave town.
Local boys returning from Camp Kanstatake in the Allegheny mountains Monday afternoon were Ralph Reynolds Harold Garwig Robert Edwards Tom Moorhead Eerl Bowen and John King Returning from Camp Caledon were the Misses Dorothy Tomb Maye Irwin Alberta Graham Edith Williams Eline Young Kathleen Johns and Eva Wellhaugen Leaving for Spruce Creek Camp Tuesday were the Misses Anne Dodes Grace Brown Marjorie Streeter Ethel Farrel Mildred George Clambs McConaghy Martha Main Margaret Banford Janet Gemmil Virginia Kerr Luelle Graham Dorothy Kimes Katherine Lundgren and Ruth Guy
Moore reunion held Saturday at J B McConelghy home near Wampum Ellwood City Pa with about fifty guests. Officers elected include President Mrs W J Stafford Secretary Miss Nellie Peters Treasurer Mrs Harry Lash Reporter Mrs W C Jackson Social Mrs William Cale Sports James Reed. Next reunion planned at I W Moore’s home in Chester West Virginia. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs J W Moore Nellie Peters Christian Fleischman Getia Howard Conwat Sue Mats and others from Beaver Falls.
Ellwood City PA dispatch says T H Demas owner of Demas Confectionery on Lawrence avenue left Monday for Sparta Greece to visit his aged father J D Demas age 105. They plan a six month stay. he sails from New York today. His eldest son Charles will run the shop in his absence.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Feldman of Park Avenue recently returned from several months in the Holy Lands aboard the steamer President Arthur which was delayed, causing an extra week in Naples. The vessel was due in New Arbor on Friday July 14 and they were to reach Elwood City on Sunday July 12. Mr and Mrs Ed Ann also returned from a visit to Mercer.
Dean Charles N. Lathrop argues for a divorce laboratory over legislation as a national need. He says divorce laws are foolish and calls for a dedicated divorce court with research to study 1000 cases, aiming to uncover social causes and fund a formal survey. He notes canonical law on remarriage would not alter modern practice. The Sanctity of Marriage group plans a petition to ban remarriage of divorced persons at the upcoming Episcopal convention.
Ellwood City Pa July Miss Helen Zeigler daughter of Mr and Mrs C E B Zeigler of Spring avenue left for a Philadelphia office with the Home Mission Board more than a week ago and has since been transferred to the Presbyterian Board in New York City. She began her duties that Monday.
Ellwood City Pa July 8 contracts for plumbing heating ventilating electrical work on the new high school building awarded Gardway Brothers plumbing heating venting Margin Electrical New Castle and general contract Gilpatrick Dawson Pittsburgh work will start on Fifth street once signed Other local items include a Truth Seekers Bible class gathering hospital admissions and discharges Ladies Aid quilting and church meetings plus a Swarthmore Chautauqua guarantors meeting and Missionary monthly session
A Iowa reader shares a dramatic testimonial claiming multiple gallstone surgeries and severe pain were cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The letter asserts the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, with a money back guarantee offered at McKee's Cut Rate Store and other druggists.
Women's Missionary society of the Trinity Lutheran church will hold a meeting at Mrs. Martins Relmer home on Wayne Avenue. The Ellwood City area notes list prayer meeting led by C. A. Martin at First Presbyterian Church at 7 45 PM and a brief officers meeting after the midweek session. Also mentions George Veoski traveling from Lawrence Avenue to greet his Yugoslavian son in Ellwood City.
Ear McBride 34 ran a fast miles at times and escaped gunfire from prohibition agents chasing him. His car overturned after a 15 mile race against a load of Canadian contraband beer. Federal agents charged him with possession of small seized goods and he was ordered held for a preliminary hearing.
An advertisement touts Dr Folts soap as a safe external method to reduce fat from arms legs hips and chin. It claims quick results with nightly washing and urges purchases via mail order from a California supplier, claiming dramatic but unverified efficiency.
Schools plan new gymnasiums as part of two large public buildings by Eckley company. Midland project costs about 300000 with 1900 seat auditorium for gym use and 221 classrooms with future expansion. Ellwood City High will start with first two stories. full buildout totals 500090.
Postmaster J C Norris is highly pleased with the equipment and work of Fisher and Stubbs, the contractors who assumed the screen truck mail service job there July 1. The contractors have three new ton trucks on show which are kept in excellent condition and Mr Norris considers them a credit to the New Castle post office.
A woman with flaming auburn hair was involved as authorities seize a kidnapper in New York. The target was Roscoe Canaday, five year old son of Roscoe H Caneday a wealthy dress manufacturer. The boy was snatched from his home in broad daylight and police mounted a search.
Police investigate a second kidnapping of Rosea¢ from the lawn in Forest Rilla. A woman drove off with him in a car carrying two men. The first kidnapping occurred when his father, separated from his wife Mrs. Virginia Canadar, took him from San Antonio, Texas. Police theory centers on the abductors’ identities.
Authorities report additional informations against operators at Cascade park for Sunday violations. John Rhinehart, C. Bell, Elmer Warnock, William Cromwell, Custer Caride, George Hyashi, Mr. Kiddeo, and others face charges related to various amusements. Most paid fines and costs. Caride seeks a hearing set for a later date.
Manila floods mark worst in a decade as emergency crews battle inundation. Blair reports unearthed large object resembling a prehistoric animal in Warren, with a glacial drift theory. Local meetings and emergency responses fill the scene as streets flood and care services pause.
Weather relief comes to Philadelphia as heat deaths rise to three and more residents suffer in the extreme conditions. Officials note temperatures spiked earlier with a 93.5 degree reading before late showers eased the heat.
Ellwood City and vicinity listings show Gardner Ares Co and MT Lawrence AVS Smith S54 promoting Easy electric washers and related electrical merchandise through the MORD agency and local radio and electrical ads.
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