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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
1
Heat wave drives inconvenience across towns including New Castle and nearby cities. At noon the temperature neared 92, with a forecast of warmer weather tonight and showers on Wednesday. Ice men, laundry workers, and beach operators endure the heat as residents lament the season’s swelter.
Council opened bids for paving Spruce street from County Line to East Washington. J B Thorson presented low bid for brick paving. Woods & Golder led for concrete. City engineer estimate was brick 22090.50 and concrete 251? TaSan. Bids from Woods & Golder, J B Thorson, Scanlon, FLR Woods, Elder & Ferry showed varying brick and concrete totals and were sent to committee for later decision.
Arthur Mometer notes stifling heat with brow dripping and weather jests lost in the sultry air. Six days ago he wished for warmth and now the temperature nears ninety two degrees and rising, predicting even hotter conditions to come, much to the farmer’s comfort.
War Department officials race to finalize plans for a July 4 defense test with Governor coordination, predicting a large turnout but a smaller national celebration due to the Saturday date and weekend holidays. Acting Secretary Davis expects a strong patriotic turnout despite fewer cities, as many National Guard units will be in camp and many readers may choose picnics or vacations. Reserve officers nationwide are called to Washington to assist in planning and execution.
A list of marriage licenses shows Henry Alvin Catan vell and Euelid Pa. Elizabeth Wilson and Euelid Pa. Harry G Patterson and Gertrude M Pattison in Union Two. Fred Ausmehomer and Margaret Bierkamp in New Castle. Paul W Cover and Anna Jane Hodgson in Pulaski. Jacob H Stump in Kutztown. Jennie Becker and John W Fleeger in Kutztown. Leona G Reese and Albert Dominick Braddock in Ellwood City. Mary Ross and Albert Booker in Chewton. Dorothy Higgins in New Castle.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon says France and other European nations cannot reestablish credit, stabilize currency, or return to the gold standard without funding their seven billion dollars of indebtedness to the United States. He notes Britain views funding its four point six billion debt as key to gold standard return, signaling a broader stance on international finance.
At the Trinity Parish Church School staff meeting several items were decided. The Parish Picnic and Outing will be held Wednesday afternoon June 17 at Hills Beach New Castle under the Men’s Club committee. Officers for the coming year were elected Mary E B Van Divert superintendent Frederick A Fowler senior treasurer James S Bechtel. Representatives for Conneaut Lake Summer School were assigned to the Rector Miss Van Divert and Mrs Connery. The morning hour shifts to 9 30 a m for Kindergarten and Primary starting next Sunday and through the summer with fall notice to resume 11 o clock. Kindergarten and first four grades meet at 9 a m next Sunday with the rest of the school following.
The fourth annual state convention of the Tribe of Ben Hur opens in the I. O. O. F. hall on North Mill Street with about 25 delegates registered at 10 oclock and more expected for today. Mayor William H Dunlap delivers the welcome address this afternoon as delegates gather for three days of sessions and a banquet schedule each evening followed by degree ceremonies for new candidates.
The New Castle News has distributed about seven thousand New Castle name plates for autos. A few hundred plates remain in boxes not yet claimed. Readers are urged to claim theirs before the supply runs out.
Senior Class of 1925 presents a program at Sendamin Franklin Junior High School auditorium tonight. The colorful event features officers Joe Branning Gerald McCoy Ruth Nonaldeen Eugens Wallace and Ralph Brooks with musical selections by Laurend Joan High School orchestra under Verne Irvine. The program includes Class History Prophecy Knacker Poem Symphonic items and a variety of donor and entertainment pieces.
Rev. A M Reed, 84, a well known preacher in New Castle and Mercer county, was injured when struck by an automobile in Enville. Physicians report a broken leg and scalp wounds and fear for recovery given his age.
Victor Zoppoteio aged 28 of Brent Pennsylvania is listed in a death record. Also noted are alien James Brown H and Shenan go Township and Anna Irene Moavrissey Iv of Spring sireot in the fragmented entry.
Lawrence county nature tale returns with Ana Hoffmeister describing a fox squirrel raised by a Croton Avenue School family cat. The half grown squirrel now perches on curtain poles and roams Hoffmeister yard, content to observe the world from a safe vantage while remaining in its caretaker’s home.
Handsome flags awarded to Croton Avenue and Oak Street public schools for top attendance during the year. Dr. and Mrs. W L Campbell presented the prizes. ceremonies featured speeches by Fred L Rentz and school leaders.
Fire destroyed a general store and hardware store in Hartstown, 12 miles north of Greenville, causing an estimated loss of 50,000 dollars. The two adjacent businesses formed a single block. blaze origin and cause are not yet determined.
Fire swept through the five room home of James Costal on Carl Street late Monday afternoon, gutting the structure and contents. The cause is unknown with estimated losses around 4000 dollars, possibly partly insured. A fire alarm was raised from box 49 at 4 40, with a second call minutes later. Mrs Costal and her son escaped after spotting smoke and flames on the kitchen door. The full story continues on Page Two.
Council today concurred with City Engineer Frank Miller in electing T C Armstrong as brick inspector for Moody Avenue. He will be paid 150 dollars monthly, though Burns opposed the amount. Armstrong must travel daily to Ellwood City to inspect the brick at his own expense.
C Ed Brown former city clerk was named chairman of a memorial service for the late James A Gardner. The date remains to be set as the council approved Brown after Solicitor White had kegied the service.
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