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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1925

Page

26

Government scales back trust busting say big mergers needed

Government officials assert the state will scrutinize large business combinations rather than pursue sweeping antitrust actions. They note interlocking finance and interstate operations require caution, while stressing honest business is not harmed, with Hoover urging large utility interconnections to cut coal costs.

Robert Thornburgh International News Service Washington United States Hoover

South Mill Street Bridge Began 1919. Accepted 1921

The present South Mill Street bridge construction began in 1919 and was approved by county commissioners in 1921.

Questions on local Y M C A building and fire chiefs

A reader asks when the present Y M C A building was erected five local fire chiefs named and the location of Berger woods.

Berger Woods

Contest Open to All Including School Children

The contest invites participants from all backgrounds including school children. Interested individuals are instructed to forward answers with their name and address to Inquiry Editor at New Castle News in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

New Castle News New Castle, Pa

Class Night Program Full of Interest

The 1925 class program showcased LeRoy Donaldson predicting future leadership in science art and industry. Irene Meermans sparked humor by skewering faculty. Arthur Lowman recited a class poem. donors Elroy Lockley and Clarence Kennedy handed gifts provoking laughter. Joe Branning led as president with a full crowd in Franklin auditorium.

LeRoy Donaldson Irene Meermans Irene Arthur Lowman Elroy Lockley Clarence Kennedy Joe Blanning Wm. Johns F. L. Orth Ralph Brooks Franklin Auditorium

Mitchell Letter Sets Forth U S Air Requirement

Col William Mitchell argues the United States must create a dominant air force to defend the eastern coast and win future conflicts. He says current air units are inadequate and treated as army and navy auxiliaries. The letter, sent to New Jersey lawmakers, urges a coequal aviation branch and air power strategy.

International News Service Trenton N. J United States William Mitchell New Jersey Army Air Col. Mitchell Army Navy Mitchell

End of Term Sparks Prep for 1925 26 School Year

The term ends today as districts plan fall operations. The administration letters emphasize a successful year in academics, sports, and music and outline July to September preparations. Buildings are repaired, supplies ordered, and staff rosters filled for 11 000 students entering the nine month term. Summer school aids late or relief students and those seeking advance start.

Grand Jury Reports for June Court Term Surveillance

The record lists multiple true bills and indictments from the June court term. Cases include driving while intoxicated and various felonies, with names such as Vincenzo Dicesora James Camastra Merle Sinclair and Ralph Orr appearing in weapon, larceny, and forgery charges.

Stanley Zeigler Andy Roth Jack Miles Alfred Sansoni Merle Sinclair William Reed Lester Livermore John S. Donnelly P. Yates F. C. Powers Ralph Orr

Three Tornadoes Sweep Western States Tuesday

Bulletin reports three tornadoes crossed eastern Nebraska and western Iowa harming many. Four killed in Nebraska, three in Iowa, and more than twenty injured. Separate toll from Minneapolis area storm includes four dead with widespread damage and ongoing communications outages.

Iowa Nebraska International News Service Omaha Neb Minneapolis Minn Twin Cities Here

Baptists To Take Over Brick House For Sunday School

The First Baptist church plans to acquire the rear brick house on North street to expand its Sunday school facilities. Occupants have been notified to vacate, and the church will repurpose the building for school use as soon as it becomes available.

First Baptist Church North Street

Police uniform heat prompts potential coat policy change

A high military style collar on new city police uniforms is causing heat for officers. Indications suggest the police department may soon allow officers to discard coats in hot weather and wear grey flannel shirts, similar to motorcycle officers already permitted.

Ben Hur Tribe Holds Fourth Annual State Congress Session

Delegates from nearly every court in Pennsylvania attend the Ben Hur Tribe’s fourth annual state congress session at the I O O F hall in North Mill Street Scranton. The event includes a welcome from Mayor Dunlap, a banquet, readings, and initiation of 48 new members from New Castle and Greenville.

Pensylvania Tribe of Ben Hur I. O. O. F. Hall North Mill Street Goldie E. Humble America D. R. Dunn Croton M. E

What Did You See in This Afternoon’s Item

Mrs J M G reports an automobile parked on the wrong side blocked tracks causing three cars to halt and a 20 minute delay until the owner is found. A party of women in summer dress enter a tea room for luncheon. A colored woman talks long with the police chief about her husband’s behavior. Park policemen and county sleuths discuss Cascade park policing for the evening. Two barbers decorate a cuspidor with a large bow. The shop fellow who chews tobacco gets teased. Highland school pupils perform aerobatic tricks on the iron fence. A clerk explains to an Italian traveler the liner’s service for a voyage to the old country. Assistant city engineer and helpers prepare blueprints.

Coolidge speech pledges adequate U S preparedness

President Coolidge says national production supports public peace and warns the time to abandon protective armament has not yet come. He believes peace may prevail through reason but cautions war could recur. Peru joins nations with radio broadcasting.

Deaths Of The Day Acknowledges Local Tragedies And Funerals

Obituaries record the deaths of Anna Jane Patterson 60 widow of Abraham S Patterson at 618 South Bay Street on June 2. George Workman 80 a longtime resident dies June 3 at 802 West Grant Street. Funeral services set for June 5 and 6 with Greenwood cemetery interments. Additional notices for Mrs Kusta Kosola Allen J Brown Mrs Amos Casey and Delmar Stinedurf provide funeral times and burial details across local churches and cemeteries.

George Workman West Grant Street Mr. Workman Wheeling W. Va New Castle Atlantic Furnace First Presbyterian Church Ella McCleary Workman J. H. Workman Workman Walter E. McClure Greenwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Kennedy Barnes

Mrs Lillian Kennedy Barnes died leaving several children including John Ellwood City Michael New York and Dennis at home along with Agnes. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home of her parents Thomas and Mrs Kennedy on Butler Road with Rev B Copeland of Third United Presbyterian Church in charge. Pallbearers were Vernon Lang Dallas McKain Ed Timmer Charles Andrews John Ball and John Langsdale. Interment was in Oak Park Cemetery.

John Ellwood City Michael Josephine New York Edward Mary Ritter Youngstown Francis J E. C. Wadding Agnes Dennis Lillian Kennedy Barnes Thomas Kennedy Butler Road B. Copeland Third United Presbyterian Church Vernon Lang Dallas McKain Ed. Timmer Charles Andrews John Ball John Langsdale Oak Park Cemetery

Funeral services for Miss Anna Morrissey Friday

Funeral services for the late Miss Anna Morrissey will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St Mary's church. Interment in St Mary's cemetery.

Anna Morrissey St Mary's Church St Mary's Cemetery

Widow Elizabeth Mordica Dies in Johns Town Funeral Planned

Mrs. Elizabeth Mordica widow of James Mordica died in Johns town Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The body arrives in the city today at 5 25 p m. Funeral services are set for Thursday June 4 at 2 p m at the Jos S Rice company chapel with interment in Greenwood.

Elizabeth Mordica James Mordica Johnstown Jos. S. Rice Company Greenwood Cemetery

Deaths of Mrs Mary O Rourke Rogan and Dennis Foley

Obituary notices for Mrs Mary O Rourke Rogan aged 61 of 301 West Grant street who died June 2 after a two year illness and Dennis Foley a 35 year Pittsburgh & Lake Erie employee who died after a six week illness. Rogan leaves children and relatives in Ohio and Ireland. Foley formerly of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Burial at St Marys cemetery.

Mary O'Rourke Rogan Daniel Rogan West Grant Street J. L. Layer Youngstown M. L. McBride John James Frank Mayme Joe Columbus Rose Patrick O'Rourke Pittsburgh William Collins Ireland St. Mary’s Cemetery St. Mary's Dennis Foley Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad West Pittsburg Mr. Foley Kilkenny County Michael Joanna Foley S J. Margaret's Church of Mahonington

Catholic Clergy Meet in Pittsburgh discuss doctrine

Father F. F. O'Shea of St Marys church, with Fathers Brenan and Fitzpatrick, joins all county parish priests in Pittsburgh today for a meeting called by Bishop Hugh C. Boyle to discuss doctrine. Priests from the southwestern Pennsylvania district must attend, with a return expected to New Castle this evening at Synod Hall near St Pauls Cathedral.

F. F. O'Shea St. Mary's Catholic Church M. J. Brenan Joseph Fitzpatrick Pittsburgh Hugh C. Boyle Pennsylvania New Castle Synod Hall St. Paul's Cathedral

Building Permits for Two Local Projects

Joseph Masters at 22 Smithfield Street applies for a front porch permit. Jake Smith of 1121 Scioto Street seeks a permit for a store room addition. An English invention is an air plane engine using crude oil for fuel. There is safety in numbers, not in a number of enemies.

Joseph Masters Smithfield St Jake Smith Scioto St

Notice Big Difference In the Way You Feel

Advertisement claims Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup cures indigestion pimples back pains and tiredness by cleansing the liver and digestive system. Promises energy return within 14 hours and a satisfaction guarantee with Bartholomew's Drug Store selling the product.

Nature

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