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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1923

Page

5

Auditor General Opposes Reorganization Code Amendments

Samuel L Lewis, Harrisburg auditor general, denounces centralization in the administration reorganization code and urges lawmakers to consider safeguards. He warns the bill shifts power and purchasing control, arguing the amendments reflect political motives and may harm constitutional protections. House likely votes on final passage next Tuesday or Wednesday.

International News Service Harrisburg House Samuel Lewis Auditor General Charles F. Armstrong Law and Order Committee

North Street Junior High Holds School Picnic

Students and faculty of North Street Junior High enjoyed a Friday evening picnic at Second Dam. Departing the school at 3 30 under faculty supervision, they arrived at the picnic site for an evening of recreation and fellowship.

North Street Second Dam Sec

School girls and faculty team cap a sunny outing

The girls team of the school played a team of women instructors. The score is unavailable due to a river incident. Frances Cox pitched well for the faculty team, and the event was organized by committees led by Misses Eschelman Ewena Kennedy with dinner duties shared by Russell Broadhead Ball Aiken Cox Foster. Transportation was by Sweeney and site chosen by Martin and Hinkgon.

Dam Leethe Fing Frances Cox Josephine Eschelman Ethel Ewena Katherine J. Kennedy Lilian Russell Leone Broadhead Charlotte BE. Ball Anne C. Aiken Frances E. Cox Helen Foster Paul Sweeney Anne A. Martin Nettie J. Hinkgon

Ford Campaign To Have Headquarters In New York City

International News Service reports Edward J White says Ford plans to open a presidential campaign headquarters in New York City this fall. White claims a communication from the world's richest man confirms the plan to place headquarters in principal U S cities to break money power's grip on American economic life.

International News Service New York Neary Ford

Man shoots self after arranging funeral in Shenandoah home

Despondent by ill health and without a relative in the world Oscar Bock aged 62 of Shenandoah prepared his burial then killed himself with a .38 revolver in the rear yard of his home. Coroner's investigation led to friends taking charge of the body.

International News Service Mahony City Oscar Bock Shenantoah Bock

Pugh to Leave for Lorain Sunday Night

Bantamweight champion of Wales Pugh, who will box Alfie Miller at Lorain Monday night, must be in Lorain early Sunday evening per agreement. Jimmie Dime announced the arrangement. Mog’s manager sought permission to arrive Monday but promoters require 24 hours before the bout. Sponsors of a Sunday reception for Pugh may be postponed.

Moxch Pugh Wales Ajlvie Miller Lorrain Jimmie Dime Mog Inara Pugh

Few Locomotives In Need Of Repair

The American Railway Association reported on June 2 that serviceable locomotives totaled 50 587 on May 15, up 328 from May 1, while locomotives in need of repairs fell to 14 495, or 21 percent of the total on line, a decrease of 636 since May 1.

International News Service Washington American Railway Association

Cows Barred From Gaston Park

City orders apprehension and arrest of cows and owners found in Gaston Park. Residents report complaints as officials announce action to stop cows parking on public park spaces.

Gaston Park

Trophy additions at New Castle Field Club event

Dr BE M Parlette, chair of the tournament committee, notes another trophy joins the list. D B Long offers a pair of golf shoes for the winner. Cascade Park Welcome Beach opens with Jack Hulme directing first aid and life saving station. Sand dumped in water and on shore creates a sand bottom and play area for children in bathing attire.

New Castle Field Club BE. M. Parlette D. BH. Long Cascade Park Velcome Beach Jack Hulme

Loren Reno Family To Visit City From Brazil

Loren Reno and his daughters Margaret Carol and Fern will arrive from Brazil around July 20. They plan to stay in New Castle district until October, then return to the mission field. They have been in Brazil for nineteen years and will call from Rio de Janeiro June 27 and sail via New York mid July.

Reno Margaret Bucknell University Brazil

Legion Donates To Overseas Grave Fund

At the regular meeting of Gaston Post No. 343 in the Legion Home on Friday evening June 1 members donated 25 to the Overseas Grave Decoration Fund. New Castle’s quota is 2500 with many locals subscribing including Overseas Club 5 Mary McCreary 5 Mrs George Treadwell 2 Marcus Feuchtwanger 5.

Gaston Post No American Legion Avening Legion Overseas Grave Fund New Castle Overseas Club Mary McCreary George Treadwell Marcus Feuchtwanger

Christmas Savings Company Sues Banking Co Over Contract

The Goodman Christmas Savings Club, represented by J. Clyde Gilfillan, sues Peoples Savings and Trust for 480 dollars claiming due for a five year Christmas savings system contract begun December 16 1919. Adolph Groan of the bank allegedly cancelled the contract in September 1922. Suit covers 1924 and 1924 with two years remaining.

Goodman Christmas Savings Club Company J. Clyde Gilfillan Peoples Savings and Trust Company Ls Ttin Peoples’ Savinga and Truat Company Adolph Groan Sult

Seven Bids On Lease Of Oil Lands Near Taft California

Secretary of the Interior received seven bids for lease of three sections of naval reserve oil lands No 2 near Taft California. The top bid from Union Oil Company ranged from 22 percent royalty on production up to 150 barrels daily to 65 percent on production above 1000 barrels daily. Alfred E McAdoo and George E Mills offered 61 percent on oil over 100 barrels daily. Equitable Petroleum Corporation proposed 61 percent on production above 100 barrels daily and 68 percent on oil under 20 degrees on all three tracts.

International Nava Service Washington Los Angeles Equitable Petroleum Corporation Denver, Corp

Swimming Campaign Starts Wednesday at Y for Boys Ages 10 to 17

Harry Day, athletic director, announces the YMCA will host a free swimming campaign beginning at 2 p m Wednesday for boys between 10 and 17. Instructors like Jack Herbert and Jack Hulme will assist during the first week, with regular summer swimming for boys starting at 10 a m Wednesday.

Harry Day Jack Herbert Jack Hulme

Former Local Man Returns To City

Robert Love a former New Cantle man and eight year manager of the National City Hawk of York in Buenos Aires has returned to New Cantle with Mrs Love and their three children Robert Jr Eleanor and Anita He said he has not yet decided future arrangements but will take a vacation for the greater part of the summer with Mr and Mrs George Greer of North Jefferson a treat

Robert Love New Cantle Hawk York Buenos Aires Argentina

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Hospital notes list admissions including William Garriot from Kentucky and John Farmer of Washington Pa along with discharges Rosco Chavere from Ellwood City and Clayton Carlson from New Utica.

Shenango Valley Hospital William Garriot Kentucky John Farmer Washington Rosco Chavere Ellwood City Clayton Carlson New Uaatie

Jackie Coogan Moves Censor Becomes Impertinence in Daddy

Will Hays visited Hollywood during filming of Daddy starring Jackie Coogan directed by Mason Hopper. A pivotal moment showed Hays crying as Coogan bid farewell to his grandmother, prompting Hays to remark that censorship should be an impertinence. The Regent Theatre shows Daddy this week with supporting features including Roped and Tied and The Devil's Ghost scheduled for coming days.

Will H. Haye United Stuction Hollywood Jackie Coogan Mason Hopper Jackie Silas Little Jackie Mr. Hays Daddy Coogan Daddy Sol Lesser Regent Theatre Neal Hart Buddy Messenger Lester Vance

Religious and Fraternal Circles Gatherings and Meetings

Laura Young Bible Class plans a noon dinner at Mrs. R T Mitchells home on Wilmington Road. Platngrove service led by E J Berquist. Y P L C E officers elected at First Christian church. Second U P Gleaner Society dinner and meeting June 4. Macedonian Circle meets June 12 at the church. Kate A Hull girls hold a Tuesday meeting. Woman's Missionary Society meets June 18. Evening service canceled due to Senior High Baccalaureate.

Laura Young Laura Young Siple R. T. Mitchel Wilmington Road PL Gc. E First Christian Church Kirwan Hilbert Lewis Jenkins Martha Matthews J. W. Woods Ruth Patton Marion Hoover Second U.P. Gleaner Society Second U. P Jhhurch Kate A. Hui Woman's Missionary Society

P. H. C. Delegates Head to St Louis Convention

Ellwood City residents Grace Nye Lawrence Stapenhow and Frank Nolan with Elder Anderson depart for St Louis Missouri to attend the Grand Officers convention of the Protected Home Circle representing Baird Circle of Ellwood City. W W Waddington buys Fountain Inn barber shop at 333 East Washington Street after returning from Dallas Texas.

Ellwood City Grace Nye North Sewickley Lawrence Stapenhow Frank Nolan Anderson St. Louis Missouri Protected Home Circle Baird Circle W. W. Waddington Dallas Texas Fountain Inn East Washington Street

Will Open Institute Here For Work Among Foreign-Born Women

An international institute for uplift work among foreign born women of New Castle will open October first. A special meeting of the YWCA board discussed the site and the appointment of a supervisor. The institute will be led by an American woman under whose supervision foreign women will work in their own tongue. The effort aims to reach hundreds and bring American living directly to homes with an office and waiting room in the foreign district.

New Castle Foreign District

Revival draws interest at Bethel A. M. E. Church

The Bethel A. M. E. church in New Castle conducts revival services with evangelist Mrs. Emma Bowman preaching at both 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Reading Circle meets Monday at Mrs. Julia Fitzhugh’s Green Street home, hosted by Mrs. Grace Boyd. Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas hosts a church gathering on Green Street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Watson who are leaving next week.

Bethel A. M. F. Bethel A. M. E J. D. White Orvies John G. Gun Luther Yates A.C Emma Bowman P. i. DD Reading Circle Julia Fitzhugh Green Street Grace Boyd Choiv Elizabeth Thomas C. R. Watson

Social Evening at New Jersey Residence Remembers Guests

An evening gathering in New Jersey featured a social program with a hostess serving refreshments assisted by Mrs. Cora Duffin. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Watson and son Harold, Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Engs, and several others such as Archie Begleston James Rose and daughter Miss Alice Howse.

New Jersey Core Dufff C.H Watson Harold W_ W_ Nelson Henry Engs Archie Begleston James Rose Alice Howse Mattie Williams Cora Duffin Fran Harris J. Davis Daisy Davis Cinderela Tyler

Delegates Headed to St Louis for Protected Home Circle Convention

Officer and Mrs. George Wyman depart Sunday for St Louis Missouri to attend the supreme convention of the Protected Home Circle. Wyman serves as the supreme delegate from New Castle Circle.

George Wyman Maryland Avenue St. Louie, Mo Protected Home Circle Mr. Wyman New Castle Circle

Theft of $1000 Reported in Philadelphia Poker Game

Eugene Pappas of Norristown filed a police complaint claiming he was robbed of $1000 during a poker game at a hotel in Philadelphia. He said the money was meant to buy a lunch room.

Philadelphia Eugene Pappas Norristown Pappas

Cincinnati Police Seek Missing World War Veteran Arthur Lo

Cincinnati police report missing Arthur O Lo a World War Veteran from New Castle. He is described as suffering from shell shock and last seen at his home.

Cincinnati Arthur O. Lo New Castle

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