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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
7
John T. Scopes, the high school teacher facing a trial for teaching evolution, spent time in New York, Baltimore, and Washington meeting lawyers and scientists. He visited the Library of Congress and examined the original U.S. Constitution as part of preparing for his defense. He plans to return to Dayton, Tennessee, for the coming proceedings.
Scopes travels with chief counsel John R. Neal to Annapolis Maryland where he meets with Professor J C Sprowles a former Tennessee teacher barred for supporting evolution Sprowles promises aid while Scopes denies atheism stating he was raised Presbyterian and maintains a religious feeling He argues defending scientific teaching in public schools does not attack Christianity or Pellgian belief Neal says practical religion and evolution can be reconciled
Henry Stevenson 17 son of Dr and Mrs J D Stevenson Beaver Pa drowned Friday evening in the Ohio river below Freedom dam. He either fell from or was swept from a canoe in which he rode with friends. He clung to the upturned craft for minutes until the swift current broke his grip. The other youths struggled to save themselves. Stevenson was a Beaver High School graduate with the class of 1925 and was an only son.
Youngstown Ohio report notes Mrs Ida Pritchard owns a Bible dating to 1826 that has stayed in her family for a century. The bound, lightly worn volume is printed large, indexed and illustrated, with births, deaths, and marriages recorded, and remains in good condition despite age.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania a husband, Philip Brocco, shot his wife Marie after an accidental wounding. He then fired into his own chest and died beside her. Police investigate and consider temporary insanity due to the accident. The event occurred Wednesday night near the home as officers piece together the sequence of actions.
A letter to fellow Rotarians stresses the vital topic of public schools in Fountain Inn. It praises O P Brown, longtime School Board member, for his work and commitment to the district’s best interests.
Mrs Catherine M Charles of Elwood City and Miss Emma J Dodds of New Wilmington were reappointed to the Mothers Assurance Board by Governor Gifford Pinchot. The two Lawrence County members serve on the executive board that oversees Mothers State Aid. All western Pennsylvania members were reappointed for the coming year.
Real estate transfers list numerous parties across Shenango Union and Wayne townships with nominal prices, mostly one dollar, including Lovy to Donegan Second ward and McQuiston to First ward. Several firms and individuals appear, such as Day Real Estate Co and Weingartner Realty Co, with one transfer noting a $4750 figure and another listing a $2 exchange. The closing line contains a derisive proverb about age and foolishness.
Morning program at St Pauls Lutheran featured songs by the school and junior choir, Bible exercises, recitations, pledges, and anthems. Students presented duties of soldiers of the cross through various songs, exercises, and readings before a pastor address and benediction.
Danberry will honor old tire prices for a few days while market prices rise about 20 percent. Brunswick tires are guaranteed for 10,000 miles and longer life, with a full unit of truck tires, balloon casings, and inner tubes available at low figures before the increase.
ERIE June 13 Robert H. Spittal 69 prominent vice president of the Erie Dry Goods Company and longtime Northwestern Pennsylvania merchant died suddenly at his home after a heart attack in his garden last night. Spittal, who came to Erie 39 years ago, helped launch the Boston Store with E. H. Mack and also served as vice president of the New Castle Dry Goods Company.
A local figure has long been active in religious and charitable causes as well as broader civic movements in the community, contributing to various organizations and initiatives over the years.
Washington Elm long a Franklin Turnpike landmark near Hohokus is reported by a tree expert to be in dangerous condition. The old tree, linked to Revolutionary days when Washington led his army, stands as a grand remnant of foreterm and its loss would be felt across the countryside. The crack has weakened by decay and the tree’s passing is imminent. The note mentions churchgirls placing flowers before services and gifting them to the sick after sermons.
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