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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1926

Page

5

Judge Hildebrand Rules Family Case Orders

Judge Hildebrand heard additional desertion and non support cases with DA J Elder Bryan present. Defendants ordered to pay weekly or monthly support amounts, with many cases continued or discharged and all defendants bond for faithful performance of orders.

Hildebrand Mn. L. Hildebrand J. Elder Bryan Commonwealth Kate Stanley Thomas Stanley Seely Yoho Sidney Fleming Louis Diamond Thomas Watson Jesse J. Cox George H. Magerry Charles Adams Richard D. Williams Don Owens

Memorial Services By Men's Bible Class Of First M E Church

The Men's Bible class of First M E Church holds its annual memorial service at 9 30 Sunday in the class room. Attorney Walter S Reynolds delivers the eulogy with musical selections by the class and church quartets and a class orchestra.

Men’s Bible Class First M. E. Church First M. E. Church Walter S. Reynolds Thurd Quartet Martin H. A. Ellis Robert S. Garvin Miss Nicklin Felch Lewis Campbell Fankhouser Fink Nail Reneker

Applications Filed For Four Divorces

Mary Miller files for divorce from Charles D. Miller on cruelty and adultery after a 1923 marriage. Louise McKibben seeks divorce from Lester Earl McKibben, married 1908, separated May 1926, citing cruel treatment. R Dengle files for divorce from Samuel Dengle for cruel and barbarous treatment after a 1919 marriage. Clarence A. Biddle seeks divorce from Lottie M. Biddle, married 1907, separated September 1923, on desertion grounds.

Mary Miller Charles D. Miller Louise McKibben Lester Earl McKibben Dick McKibben R. Dengle Samuel Dengle Clarence A. Biddle Lottie M. Biddle

Suit filed to recover lost hand bag in New Wilmington trip

Homer L. Andrews a Washington and Jefferson College student sues Frank G. Heasley and Yellow Cab over a $104.50 loss. He claims the bag disappeared after a Westminster debate trip to New Wilmington on March 17 1926 and alleges the driver was careless.

Homer L. Andrews Washington and Jefferson College Frank G. Heasley Yellow Cab Service Andrews New Castle Westminster New Wilmington Yellow Cab Company Hood of the Marine

Baby Missing From East Terrace Home Found By Neighbor

Police arrived after a mother reported a two year old missing from the unclothed child’s home on East Terrace. A neighbor had carried the child from a downstairs window to her own home, then dressed and entertained it before notifying the parents and police.

East Terrace Avenue Horner Lynch

Thrift Exercises At Ben Franklin High School

Special thrift exercises were held in the auditorium at Benjamin Franklin High School. Every student saved at least one coin weekly during the 1925-26 session. A 160 percent thrift certificate was awarded to 9A-8 with Miss Louise Dickson as teacher.

Benjamin Franklin High School Louise Dickson United States of America Thrift Fim Thrift Army

Charge To Be Made Against Butia In Fatal Accident Case

Coroner J P Caldwell reports death of Russell D Porter of Neshannock Falls from a small roadster overturning driven by Walter Butia who had no license. The accident, blamed on a possible stone impact or a tire blowout, left both front tires flat. An information will be filed today by A W Shuler before Alderman Green.

J. P. Caldwell Russell D. Porter Neshannock Falls Walter Butia Butia Shuler Grasser A. W. Shuler Alderman Green

Daily Vacation Bible School at Third U P Church

Daily vacation Bible school opens Monday June 14 at the Third United Presbyterian Church Beckford and West Washington streets and runs through July 2 from 9 to 11 45 a m. The term features dramatics and Bible memory work with instructors Miss Eleanor Harper Miss Pearl Hutchison Mrs Helen Bryan and Miss Mildred Allison. Pupils from all denominations welcome. contact Rev E B Copeland for details.

Third United Presbyterian Church Beckford West Washington Streets Eleanor Harper Pearl Hutchison Helen Bryan Mildred Allison 8. B. Copeland

Ladies Dorcas Chapter Meets in Pleasant Presbyterian Session

The Dorcas Chapter of the Presbyterian Sunday school met Thursday at 7 30 with fifteen in attendance. After devotion and business a social time followed with refreshments provided by chairlady Mrs. A W Pettigrew and assistants. An invitation from Ellwood City Bell Memorial ladies class to attend their June 26 meeting was accepted.

Dorcas Presbyterian Sunday School A. W. Pettigrew R. R. McGeorge Clarence Stapf Bell Memorial Ellwood City

Life Termers Aid Aged Prison Guard After Attack

Two life-term trusties rushed to help guard M. G. Branagan in the district jail when five inmates led by Walter Jasper attacked him with iron pipes. The escape attempt ended after the trusties intervened and the rebels were subdued.

International News Service Washington Walter Jasper M. 8 Branagan

Sunday Services and Sunday School Listings for Local Churches

Presbyterian Church schedules morning and evening worship with sermons on Gods Gentleness and Confessing Christ. Methodist and Christian churches list Sunday schools and services with times and pastors including Rev J Greer Bingham Rev J L Petrie and Rev Charles P Durbin. Catholic St Monica church notes Mass and Sunday school with Fr F A Maloney.

Presbyterian Sunday School J. Greer Bingham M. FE Newport M. E J. L. Petrie Christian Church Charles P. Durbin Clinton M. E F. V. Kopp St. Monica’s Catholic F. A. Maloney

Tie Vote For Mercer County Republican Committee

Mercer Pa June 5 Tie votes among 12 nominees for Mercer County Republican committee seats will be settled today by drawing lots at the county commissioners office. After the draw a certified list will go to County Chairman Malcolm Simons and a two year term chairman will be elected at the upcoming meeting.

Mercer Republican Party Committee Malcolm Simons

Queen Esther Circle Hears Plans At M E Church Meeting

Queen Esther Circle met Thursday night at the M E church with seven members. Miss Jean Aley led the meeting. The group plans a June meeting when more girls are expected to enroll. All girls aged 14 to 20 are invited to attend.

Queen Esther Circle M. E Jean Aley

Local Ladies Visit Kilwood City and Pittsburgh

Mrs. J. F. Wingrove and Mrs. H. I. King of Kilwood City were in town Thursday. Mrs. Charles Ferguson was in Pittsburgh, Thursday. Mrs. T. J. McCollough and Mrs. O. L. were also noted in the report.

J. F. Wingrove H. I. King Kilwood City Charles Ferguson Pittsburgh T. J. McCollough O. L

Local residents linked by visits and family trips

Jackson and daughter Eleanor moved to New Castle on Thursday. Loyal Weitz from Beaver Falls visited town last night. Mrs. C. N. Moore of Greenville stays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Galbreath on Kay Street for a few days.

Mercer Campers Prepare for Jaunt to Canadian Lakes

Mercer Pa June 6 The Solid Comfort Fishing club of Mercer announces its 40th annual pilgrimage to the French river area in Canada for a month of fishing. The trip will occur in the last week of July with about the usual number of guests. Q A Gordon manager of the itinerary and sole surviving organizer says repairs are underway for the getaway from their permanent camp.

Mercer Solid Comfort Fishing Club Q. A. Gordon French River Canada Michigan

Bishop Ward In City On Sunday

The Rt. Rev. John C. Ward bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Erie will be at St. Andrews Episcopal church on Long avenue Sunday morning to conduct the confirmation service for a class prepared by Rev. G. A. Golding. The service starts at eight oclock and the bishop may also celebrate the Sung Eucharist. church school members will attend. He will also confirm a class at St Jake s church in Ellwood City later the same day.

John C. Ward Episcopal Diocese of Erie St. Andrews Episcopal Church Long Avenue G. A. Golding St. Jake's Church Ellwood City

Shenango Valley Hospital admits and discharges listed

Hospital notes show admissions for Wilbur Sloan Jr Paul Cornfield Youngstown C William Joseph on State street and Prof F L Orth on Winter avenue. Discharges include Frank Herbert from Wampum Mrs Elizabeth Norwood of Enon Valley and Mrs Julia Jacobs of West Washington street.

Wilbur Sloan Jr Boyles Avenue Paul Cornfield Youngstown William Joseph State Street F. L. Orth Winter Avenue Frank Herbert Wampum Elizabeth Norwood Enon Valley Julia Jacobs West Washington Street

Collegiants Triumph Over Sharon Roses in 7-2 Win

New Castle Collegians defeated the Sharon Roses at Sharon on Friday 7 to 2. Weyman and Wright pitched for the Roses and were hit 12 times. Lillie held the Roses to six hits.

New Castle Collegians Sharon Roses Sharon Weyman Wright The Roses Lillie

Holy Cross Church Hosts West Pittsburg Mass and Flag Blessing

Monday morning high mass was held at Holy Cross church in West Pittsburg where an American flag was blessed by the Slavish people. A noon dinner followed in the church basement and the afternoon featured dancing and amusements in the planing mill grove.

Holy Cross Planing Mill Grove

Picnic chaperoned by Miss Agnes Howell for youngsters

Miss Agnes Howell supervised twenty children under ten during a Monday picnic at the old stone quarry. The event featured enjoyable games and refreshments as the children spent a happy day together.

Agnes Howell

West Pittsburg Notes Highlights Visits and Guests

Local readers list a sequence of visitors and callers to homes in West Pittsburg and nearby towns. Names include Mrs James Dixon Petersburg and son Fred Dixon Cleveland. William Jones and J R Howell Pittsburgh. Mrs Alice Cochran Palestine. and many others from New Castle Cleveland Greenville Newport Brad dock Ohio.

West Pittsburg James Dixon Petersburg,o Fred Dixon Cleveland Fred Anderson William Jones J. R. Howell Pittsburgh Alice Cochran Done Palestine David Freed I. C. Houle Clarence J. A. Blesser New Castle Ralph Taylor Mahoningtown Arthur Hainsworth Jack Wednnesday

Stolen Cars Recovered in Local Police Reports

The Chevrolet touring car of Roy R. Mackey of Kiester and the car of J. B. Stone of Volant, both stolen in the past week, have been recovered. The Mackey vehicle was found on West Pittsburgh road by Officers Lockard and Walls, and the Stone car on Vogan Avenue.

Roy R. Mackey Kiester J. B. Stone Volant Mackey West Pittsburgh Lockard Walls Vogan Avenue

It Takes Six Generations or War to Forge a Gentleman

A terse aphorism notes that character is shaped over many generations or through intense conflict. It implies patience and strain as core ingredients in forming a refined man. The saying reflects cultural beliefs about virtue and the costs of gentility.

Notables Gather For Smith Warner Wedding

In Albany New York on June 6 Emily Josephine Smith daughter of Governor Alfred E Smith will wed Major John A Warner of Rochester at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Hayes of New York will officiate and 1500 guests are expected with a 1000 invited at the executive mansion breakfast afterward. Miss Smith becomes the mansion’s first bride.

Albany N. Y Emily Josephine Smith Alfred E. Smith John A. Warner Rochester Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Cardinal Hayes New York Executive Mansion Miss Smith

Highland Leads City For Year In Thrift Savings

The Highland school wins the thrift year title with $320.05 saved in May and $1,915.63 for the year, surpassing Benjamin Franklin junior high which ended with $1,825.77. Other schools and monthly totals are listed, with Franklin 9A-8 earning perfect room status for their savers.

Highland School Benjamin Franklin Louise Dickson Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Mahoning School West Side School Oak Street Rose Avenue North Street Thaddeus Stevens Croton Avenue Arthur McGill School Lincoln & Garfield School Pollock Avenue Scotland Lane School Wn. N. Aiken School Lawrence School Terrace Avenue School Ewing Park Martin Gantz School

Prof. F L Orth Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Prof. Frank L. Orth of Winter Avenue and principal of New Castle Senior High School was admitted to Shenango Valley hospital for appendicitis. He underwent an operation this morning and his condition is reported as good.

Frank L. Orth Winter Avenue New Castle Senior High School Shenango Valley Hospital Orth

Desert Gold On Monday At The Regent Theatre

A Zane Grey tale shown at the Regent Theatre depicts frontier lawlessness near the southwestern border. The son of a rich man meets Mercedes as they escape bandits, with Robert Frazer and Shirley Mason in lead roles and Neil Hamilton and William Powell in supporting parts.

Zane Grey Regent Theatre Robert Frazer Shirley Mason Mercedes Neil Hamilton Lieutenant Thorne United States Cavalry William Powell Landree George Rigas

Delegates Named by New Castle Typographical Union

New Castle Typographical Union No. 270 selected Thomas Dugan W G Marshall and Edward Sewall as delegates to the Western Pennsylvania Typographical Conference in Franklin Pennsylvania on July 9 and 10. A visit by Paul McBride of Newport News Va was postponed to the first week of October due to Dr Tindley’s Philadelphia commitments.

Western Pennsylvania Franklin New Castle

Rev Maitland Home From New York Trip

Reverend S R Maitland of Greenwood M E church returned from a week in New York and Philadelphia. In New York he spoke at John Street M E church and in Philadelphia at Tindley Temple where Dr Charles L Tindley was honored on the start of his twenty sixth year.

S. R. Maitland Greenwood M. E New York Philadelphia John Street M. E Charles L. Tindley Tindley New

Helen Wills Recovers From Appendicitis Operation

Paris bulletin reports Helen Wills is entirely out of danger after appendicitis surgery at 3 20 this afternoon. The American hospital statement says no complications are expected and her condition is improving.

S“Fernational News Service Paris Miss Wills

Communion At Central Church

Communion services will be conducted at Central Presbyterian Church on the public square Sunday morning. Dr. William Parsons, longtime pulpit supplier, will preside.

Central Presbyterian Church William Parsons

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ben Franklin Daily Vacation Bible School Third U. P. Church Ses Queen Esther Fort Club City Collegians Smith-Warner Raymond IL Borst International News Service Highland Typographical Rev. Maitland Helen Wills Love Brothers Cripps Hardware Co
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