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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
19
New Castle faces a jump to five and a half million gallons daily as hot weather drives higher consumption. H B Richards, superintendent, cites garden hose irrigation and bathtub bathing as major factors while Shenango watershed demand lowers river pressure. Cooler weather should ease the strain.
Councilman Bes Luskin urged action on Glass Street condition noting travelers spend 60,000 annually in New Castle and need access to Shenango Pottery. Solicitor White said pottery not an abutting owner. Burns proposed appointing viewers to fix a line and grade between West Grant Street and the pottery. Mayor Dunlap set Friday June 12 at 2 p.m. for viewing.
The view and backing from colleagues push for Glass Street to be placed in good condition, signaling possible repairs soon.
James Peebles of Scott township reports the paper mill bridge was closed this morning when he tried to enter the city via Neshannock avenue. Otters and drivers faced detours on Cascade street. Residents protest loose planks and machine noise while county commissioners plan a solution to secure the planks on the iron girders.
Canoeing activity at Cascade Park has surged with the recent hot weather. Inexperienced paddlers have caused five or six canoes to overturn this season, with lifeguard Jack Hulme repeatedly rescuing ducked canoeists despite occasional difficulties.
Paris reports France and Spain will seek Abd-El Krim and the Rif tribesmen's submission via a blockade. A commission of experts will meet in Paris or Madrid to design the blockade, with Britain asked to curb arms smuggling via Gibraltar. The French war ministry notes reverses at Twouat but says reinforcements under Colonel Frey denerg reestablished the line.
Lisbon government calls measures to stop a 48 hour strike over deportation of agitators. Portalegre reports a deadly lightning incident. Durban notes Prince of Wales departure for Eschowe to attend a gathering of Sulu chieftains. London announces a memorial tablet for American painter John Singer Sergeant in St Paul’s Crypt.
Violinist Clarence Cameron White will appear in recital this evening in the auditorium of the YWCA. The Diamond venue will present a program including his own compositions. After the recital a reception at the Elm Street Branch for Mr. White will be hosted by the Rose Club of New Castle, chaired by Dr. James A. Glesple.
The article lists Boy Scout troop hike acknowledgments naming scoutmaster Earl Herbert and many scouts. It also covers a Foreign Mission meeting of the M E church hosted by Mrs. R Leight with 19 attendees led by Emma Ford. Local personals note visits and trips among residents including G A Guy family, John Craven, Dr Wayne Waterson, and others with brief travels and returns.
Wheat opened with a general rush to buy and rose 2 to 6 cents as the weather map showed only a small shower in the grain belt. Corn drew buyers from the start with December in focus, advancing to 10 244 from 98. Provisions rose about five cents with light trade.
A rugged sales pitch touts Firestone Gum-Dipped Balloon Tires for reduced internal friction and heat. It invites readers to visit principal branches to see a Full-Size Balloon Tire shown traveling a long race distance, promising safety comfort and economy with an appeal for substantial trade-in allowances from nearby dealers.
Mike Scanlon on a North Beaver township dig farm found a large man in the woods chopping wood who claimed you would have to shoot him if anyone got him. The runaway, thought to be a southern railroad worker, fled into the underbrush as Detective J M Dunlap arrived to seize the still.
Rotary Boy Scout troop No. 2 held a Thursday meeting with Scoutmaster McComb in charge as they prepared for camping. Court of Honor and merit badge work were discussed. A social gathering at Mrs. Laura Pickard’s West Falls street home featured 15 members and several special guests. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Nola Manus’s Shenango street home in 10 weeks. Fort Lauderdale visitors, summering in the area, plan to return to Florida in fall. Mr. Harris has thrived in Fort Lauderdale real estate.
Members of the Sunshine Ken group in New Castle continue community efforts and cultural activities as part of local Afro American engagement.
Samuel H. Harris, a former prominent local businessman, returns with his wife and their young daughter Marsha Teresa Harris to spend the summer in the city.
American Legion Boy Scout troop no 14 held an outdoor meeting Thursday evening. Discussions covered an ice cream social and camping as the main topic. The troop will hike three miles Friday with swimming instructions by Sergeant Mexizing. Legion Commander Howe and 18 scouts attended, with Scoutmaster Mentzing in charge.
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