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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
1
A city morning report from Dig Rui describes a lively new bathing beach near the pool. Children and adults enjoy sun and sand as young swimmers display confident strokes despite heat. Local officials note demand may require enlarging the swimming area and highlight community lessons from the YMCA.
Under the supervision of D. B. Thomas and a program committee, Arlington Avenue Free Methodist church will held a Children’s Day program on Sunday June 13 at 10 o clock in place of the morning service. Rev H W Mitchell will preach at 7 45. The program includes devotional exercises recitations songs and addresses by Ruth Mitchell Elizabeth Strayer Dorothy Hennon Tarry Mitchell Grace Mitchell Jack Evans and others with a focus on Sunday school themes and religious songs.
Two special services are planned at the City Mission with brief talks by Misses Linda and Katy Thompson and Miss Pearl Maten. An evening program of music features a performance by Mrs. David McCready and Miss Martha Setalter, with Linds and Kate Thompson providing addresses.
A muddled notice seeks a willing, skilled man for a position with a major local concern. It mentions gathering and planning, with dates and a venue hinted but obscured. The draft calls for memoranda and attendance, urging interested parties to respond.
Delegates in the convention hall respond to nominations as Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen and Leonard Wood receive cheers. A loud gallery demonstration follows Allen's speech, ending when Senator Lodge threats to clear the galleries. Corinne Douglas Robinson delivers a noted speech.
Serevent PRORA June 1 reports Charles Workman a coal miner and husband walked with his wife over a railroad bridge when a train approached. He swung her to safety but she fell 40 feet to the road below and died despite his grip on her waist. He held on until help arrived.
Senator Borah warns that he will take the floor to announce campaigns as he and fellow Republicans press for clear Nolan candidates. The bulletin notes political maneuvering as June events unfold in Chicago.
Report from London via News Service says Italian airships bomb Albanian positions at Brindisi and Avalon, with insurgent Albanian forces claimed to be surrounded by government troops.
Fragmented OCR report references arson, a suspect named Bailey aged 87, various street names, and a sequence of unclear actions and witnesses. The garbled text mentions victims, investigations, and a collection of scattered place names, offering only hints of a local incident and court-like references without clear dates or outcomes.
The case of the commonwealth against John C. Ramsey for desertion and nonsupport of Retta Ramsey was heard by Judge Emery. Ramsey claimed a prior Akron divorce and disputed claims of cohabitation since 1883. Mrs. Ramsey testified of board losses and alleged threats. Ramsey said he left the home and had no ongoing ties. Judge Emery continued the case for further investigation. Also noted were settlements in cases against Harry A. Dennis and William H. Dunlap.
A Sunday Cantata titled Flower Praise performed by St John’s children and choir marks Children’s Day. Cast includes Annabelly Wright, Eleanor Birdin, Virginia Gilbert, and many others in roles as Crocuses, Dandelions, Buttercups, and Garden Mowers with solos, duets, and a grand finale “We come from the Woodland.”
Contractors report strong headway on the Jailors school shop project. Brick walls and window sills are in, with structural steel soon. The gray brick color contrasts with surrounding greenery as Thaddeus Stevens school rises on the hill, aiming for September completion.
A group of New Castle residents of Welsh heritage will travel to Pittsburgh to attend Gorsedd ceremonies in Schenley Park. The event mirrors ancient Druid rites, with members chosen for artistry and moral service. Attendees include Nathaniel Williams, Benjamin Powell, Joseph Williams, George F Jones, Thruing Hopkins, William J Harris, Richard Morris, William H. Tewis, William A Johns, Thomas Edwards, Rev. Emrys Thomas, and Edward D. Rense.
Army recruiting contest outlines districts under Lieutenant Wayne X. Allen with Pittsburgh area teams New Caste Sheron and New Brighton competing against three other districts. Seven free units available for the current month. Military branches shown in a presentation displaying details at an event near various towns including Grove City and Evins City.
Will Place Guard At Bathing Beach HL B Richards W C Graham and A and Marvin committee of the Board of Trade asked four minutes be set aside at the igi Run bathing beach to watch youthful swimmers and prevent accidents and two lights be installed for night viewing. Council agreed to place an officer temporarily and arrange for a guard and lighting while the bath house rights are settled. A new ordinance to allow guards at other bathing beaches is to be prepared. the legal department aims to have it ready by 4:30 this afternoon for action by Tuesday. The committee plans Rural Avenue bathing beach work next ten days at no city cost. Cribbing for the dam has been donated and other materials will be supplied. contact Dr W A Wormur regarding his Croton Avenue East proposal and possible Rural Avenue relocation.
Paris reports government plan to award medals to mothers of large families, with bronze for five children five or younger, silver for eight, and gold for ten. Eligibility requires moral and physical fitness and duty to France.
A fragmented sewer report notes street conditions on Mitts Way and Water Street with authorization in counts of a stated amount. It mentions a ten day duration and recommends road widening or lane changes to ease drainage, reflecting early city planning efforts.
Delegates from New York and Pennsylvania contend with Lowden and Wood demos at the convention. A national committeeman from Indiana leans to Wood. Beveridge appears for Lodge as Lowden boosters push for influence, the march lasting about forty minutes before fading to quiet.
During a contentious Senate session, Wheeler faced hostile interruptions as he urged naming Johnson I5. Audience jeers and calls of Hearst erupted while Neveridge admonished the crowd for impoliteness. Wheeler insisted newspaper publicity is not the only path to public views, prompting cheers.
Alderman C. H. B. Green welcomed a grandson named Robert Green Vanvoorhis, son of Noble and Olive Green Vanvoorhis of Lafayette, Illinois, formerly of Illinois. Mother and child are reported doing well.
The Baraca Cadets of the First Baptist church head to the world wide Baraca Philathenae convention opening today in Cleveland Ohio. Rate is president, Robert Boyd secretary and Elmer Kerr sergeant at arms. Boyd also serves as state secretary of the Baraca society.
Colishum, Chicago June 11 Mrs Pouglas Robinson of New York delivered a sharp forenoon speech addressing Theodore Roosevelt. Her delivery drew the convention to its feet, described as the silkiest and most forceful effort of the morning.
A disrupted transcript notes that commercial students would be represented. The document references committees and plans for representation at a general meeting on Monday, involving figures such as O'Neal Chaitin, Marton, and Wooly, with aims to pursue a Woodward-like plan and West Dane involvement.
Obituary notices list Leroy C McCracken aged 19 of Rendolp street district after a week illness. Employment at American Sheet and Map Plate Co and Croton Methodist church member. Survived by brothers Mayte and Walter and sister in law Mrs Gwilym Tones. Funeral Sunday 2:30 from home, burial Graceland. Also Mrs Willy Morris died after stroke at Avon Moore home of her daughter Mrs Crowley. Remains to be moved to South Mile Street home of Wd Van degrift. funeral to follow. Clara Gerlach, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Gerlach, died after short illness with cholera infantum. Funeral Saturday 9:00 from St Marys Polish Church, interment St Josephs Ada. Then That’s Allin Thomas, 15 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Thomas of South Jefferson, died in afternoon after pneumonia. Survived by parents and two siblings. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
A crackled nosed youngster holds up two fingers in the street as if signaling a taxi. The piece recalls old gang days and swimming trips, comparing past freedom to present safety rules and a sense of enduring mischief.
A Valant miler, D D Stinleon, forwards a Mills National Federation statement asserting millers nationwide are not profiteering. The piece cites War Industries Board data and FTC figures, noting wheat prices rose sharply in 1917 and alleging wheat speculation by foreign buyers boosted mill stock profits, while suggesting the government report counters the claim.
W C T U and L T L West Side itower mission day observance took place at Mrs LD Alien’s home on West South street. Members arranged Ad honquels with 41 given to Shenango Valley hospital patients. Mrs R K Long, president, spoke on Miss Jennie Cassidy founder of the work bringing aid to the shut in and ill. Flowers and leftover items were distributed after the meeting.
In Paris eleven Americans protest owners plans to arm Franklin's House, the Benjamin Franklin home, into a tango palace. The club now caters chiefly to a South American element, sparking opposition from patriots who fear a national embarrassment.
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