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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1926

Page

5

Westminster Names Hulmes as 1926 27 Swimming Instructor

A A McDonald announces Jack Hulmes of New Castle re elected by the Athletic Council of the United Presbyterians B school to coach and supervise swimming for 1926 27 at Westminster College. Hulmes will head the varsity tank team when school resumes in September as swimming becomes a school sport. He also oversees life saving at Cascade Park beach and the college pool.

A.A McDonald Westminster College Jack Hulmes New Castle United Presbyterians Hulmes Cascade Park Beach the Park Westminster McDonald Athletic Council

Y M C A Swims to Start Summer Class Schedule

Beginning Monday at 9 36 morning the Y M C A unveils its summer swimming timetable. Junior A and B dive daily at 10 30, Midgets meet Monday Wednesday Saturday at 9 39, Junior Employed A and B run Tue Wed Thu Fri at 7, Senior Employed A and B Tue, Beginners for members meet Friday at 9 30.

Harry

Award $50,000 To Girl Rich Attacked

Louise King of Washington Pa co ed of Battle Creek college was awarded a judgment of $50 000 in her 100 000 damage suit against Arthur C Rich now a life convict in Jackson prison following his con-

Vietion Miss King Rich George R. Rich Young Rich Supreme Court Monta King Battle Creek, Mich Louise King Washington, Pa Battle Creek College Arthur C. Rich Jackson Prison

Wesley Barry to Play Role of Benedict

Newark dispatch reports 18 year old film star Wesley Barry plans to marry Julia Wood, a 23 year old vaudeville actress from Newark. They met in Terre Haute two and a half years ago and will wed Monday night in Wood’s home. He says they will live together in a bungalow.

Newark N. J Wesley Barry Julia Wood Barry Terre Haute Wesley

Master Builders To Hear Special Sermon

The Master Builders will attend services at First United Presbyterian Church on North Jefferson Street on Sunday evening. Rev. S BR Irvine will deliver a special sermon in honor of their visit. Members should meet by 7 15 p m to participate as a unit.

Master Builders Sons of Members The Masonic Fraternity First United Presbyterian Church North Jefferson Street

Shenango Presbytery Meeting Planned in Mahoning Church

Shenango Presbytery will meet Tuesday June 15 at the Mahoning Presbyterian church. A report from commissioners to the General Assembly held in Baltimore May 27 to June 4 will be presented. Presbyterial council convenes Monday at 2 30 PM at the First Presbyterian church.

Shenango Mahoning

Lillian Patterson Wins Silver Medal In W C T U Contest

Lillian Patterson wins the silver medal at a W C T U contest held in the Grange hall with eight contestants Lucy Patterson is among the competitors. The event featured speeches by Coye of Anaconda Prof John Allison of Slippery Rock and Mrs Wiggin of Butler with music by the Patterson orchestra and praise for Mrs Florence Humphrey.

Jacksonville W. C. TU Grange Hall Helen Davis Anna Graham Dorothy Hunt Julia McDaniel Gladys Patterson Lillian Patterson Vera Pisor Anna Studebaker Coye Anaconda Montana John Allison Slippery Rock Wiggins Butler Patterson Orchestra Florence Humphrey

Can Now Complete Rev Snape's Church In Cleveland

Rev John Snape reports a breakthrough in funding for Euclid Avenue Baptist Church of Cleveland. With a 250000 gift from John D Rockefeller and family the 1400000.60 project progresses toward a 4000 seat auditorium and 3000 Sunday school capacity. An organ and 150 voice choir are planned with the elder Rockefeller as honorary Sunday school superintendent and his son donating in memory of his boyhood Cleveland days.

John Snape Euclid Avenue Baptist Church Cleveland John D. Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Announce Subjects At Newport Church

Rev J L Petrie will preach Sunday morning at 11 o clock in the Methodist church of Wampum on the subject The Christianity of Christ. At 730 p m his subject will be What Jesus Means to Me. Sunday school at 10 a m. There will be Sunday school in the Newport M BE church at 136 and preaching at 230.

J. L. Petrie Methodist Church of Wampum Jesus Newport M. BE

Helen Wills Discharged From French Hospital

Helen Wills, the American tennis star, left the hospital and returned to the Hotel Cecilia in Paris. Her mother said doctors allowed her to go home after a morning check showed she was slightly tired but in good condition.

International News Service Paris Helen Wills Cecilia

Bloodhounds Track Suspect in Sparta Mountain Murder

Six bloodhounds leading a trooper and sheriff posse hunted Lucas Clockbower, 23, a carpenter, in the Sparta Mountains for the murder of his wife Edna and the serious wounding of her mother Mary Kraft. The couple’s two young children witnessed the shootings amid a two year dispute. Mrs Kraft remained in critical condition.

International News Service Sparta N. J Sparta Mountains Lucas Clockbower Carpenter Edna Mary Kraft Ruth Clockbower

Proceeds Of Hudson Brougham Sale In Court Dispute

Arguments over the disposition of the $854 from the sale of a Hudson Brougham owned by R. C. Love of Ellwood City arose in a hearing before Judge Hildebrand. The dispute concerned whether funds go into court or to the National Acceptance Company with a valid claim. The court ordered the money paid into court.

Hudson Brougham R. C. Love Ellwood City Hildebrand National Acceptance Company

Mahoningtown Review Plans Attendance at Zelienople Rally

Mahoningtown Review No 98 of the WBA held a regular meeting at the K of P hall East Washington street. Four new members were initiated and the group decided to attend the rally in Zelienople on Tuesday June 15.

Mahoningtown K. of P. Hall East Washington Street Zelienople

Children Day Program At Wampum Church

Missionary Visions will be the sermon topic Sunday at 11 o clock by Rev. Charles P. Durbin at the Christian church of Wampum. Bible school at 10 a m baptismal service at 8 p m. Children s Day program Sunday evening features songs, readings, and recitations by local children led by Ida May Veneman Pansy Houk Blanche Lutz Nancy Douthett and others with offerings for foreign missions and a closing America song.

Charles P. Durbin Christian Church of Wampum Ida May Veneman Pansy Houk Blanche Lutz Nancy Douthett Alice Campbell Joseph Smith Marion Campbell Wallace Dillon Panaies Nellie Guipe Leona Lutz Ellen Jones Mabel Lutz Mabel Solsberg Joseph Douthett Margaret Davis Mabel Kelly Clara Smith

Officer Lynch Spots Another Stolen Auto

Officer Thomas Lynch located a stolen 1924 Chevrolet touring car at Washington and Front streets. The vehicle, license A 33-798 from Ellwood City, owned by Joseph Perry, was identified by type and license and towed to the station awaiting its owner.

Thomas Lynch Washington and Front Street Jones Washington Front Streets Lynch Ellwood City Joseph Perry

Doctor Performs Operation On Ship In Mid-Atlantic

Genoa Italy June 12 The physician of the U S Pittsburg probably saved a sailor's life by performing an operation at sea aboard the Pasubio after the ship wirelessed for aid May 26. The doctor was sent to the scene and successfully treated the wounded man.

Mid-Atlantic International News Service Genoa Italy U. S Pittsburg Pasubio

Knights of Malta Meet Friday Night

Star of Bethlehem Commandery No. 491 Knights of Malta held a regular meeting Friday evening in the East Washington street hall. In the absence of A I Broadhead sir commander Wilber Mayers presided as generalissimo. A good attendance and a social time followed the business session.

Star of Bethlehem Knights of Malta East Washington Street A. I. Broadhead Wilber Mayers

Kane Resident Dies By Own Action In Kane Home

Thomas McKee a 50 year old glass worker was found dead by his sister in a work room adjoining his East Kane home. He had hanged himself from a rafter as despondency over unemployment was given as the reason for his act.

International News Service Kane Thomas McKee East Kane McKee

Sunday Services At First Baptist Church Of Wampum

Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J H Dodson as superintendent Morning worship at 11 00 a m topic The Fruits of the Spirit B Y P U at 646 p m and evening services at 8 00 p m The Seven Spirits of God The remark about perfectly darling appears in the text as a quoted phrase without further context.

First Baptist Church of Wampum J. H. Dodson

Local Missionary Council Attendees Return From Nyack

Rev. H. M. Shuman was elected president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance at Nyack. Over 400 delegates and 71 missionaries attended. Reports cite 1700 conversions in French Indo China in 1925 and rapid Congo growth. 1926 appropriations total 700000 dollars with a 160000 dollar contingent fund.

H. M. Shuman The Gospel Tabernacle of New Castle Indo China Congo Africa

Bear Rescued From Water Tank In Kane Area

In Kane Pennsylvania a 400 pound bear fell into a five foot deep water tank on an oil lease five miles from town. Game Commission Supervisor John B. Ross with two assistants freed the trapped animal after 24 hours. They drained the tank and tipped it to release the bear.

International News Service Kane Game Commission John B. Ross Lockhaven Ross C. E. Logue First Fort Carl E. Benson Mt. Jewett

Scott Counsel Files Appeal In Supreme Court

Attorneys for Russell Scott, thrice saved from the noose for the murder of Joseph Maurer, file a writ of habeas corpus with the state supreme court arguing he should be in the criminal insane hospital in Chester rather than Cook county jail. The petition contends the insanity judgment remains in force and that he is not held by any valid process or execution.

International News Service Springfield Russell Scott Joseph Maurer Chicago State Supreme Court Scott Chester Cook County

Weide Receives Ph D at Johns Hopkins Commencement

Herbert Weide of 1132 South Mill Street graduates from Johns Hopkins University with a Ph D during the Baltimore school's annual commencement. The largest class ever to finish at the institution attends the exercises this week. Dr Frank J Goodnow president of Johns Hopkins delivers an address urging a fight against intolerance in American life.

Herbert Weide South Mill Street Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Weide Frank J. Goodnow Johns Hopkins

New Castle Family Reunion Draws About 190 Relatives

SHARON PA June 12 The annual Hodge family reunion was held at Buhl park Sharon with about 190 relatives and friends gathering for a day. A 12 30 picnic dinner followed by games and races. Attendees from a distance included Garfield Hodge Ida Crowell Worrall Stough Bashe Van Horn and others from New Castle New Wilmington Scottdale Pittsburgh and Sharon.

Sharon Hodge Buhl Park Garfield Hodge Ida Crowell Pittsburgh W. H. Fenton J. R. Cox Ed Keelan Shields

Motorist Strikes Pedestrian on East Brook Road

Clyde Shoaf of 910 Croton Avenue reported to police that while driving south on East Brook Road a man began crossing the street and was struck. Shoaf took the injured man to a physician's office where the injuries were found to be not serious.

Clyde Shoaf Croton Avenue East Brook Road

Rev Fr DeMita Improves at New Castle Hospital

Reverend Father DeMita pastor of St. Vitus Church has been moved to New Castle hospital after a period of illness. He is reported much improved and doctors anticipate a short time until his recovery is complete.

Fr. N- DeMita St. Vitus Catholic Church New Castle Hospital

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