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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1928
Page
5
Kansas City June 13 The Republican convention crowd links Herbert Hoover to a new political strategy as delegates tally 707 Hoover first-ballot claims. Analysts note Hoover’s low-key profile yet growing influence, with party elders unsure how the Hoover machine will shape the nomination and campaign dynamics.
The orchestra from New Castle Aro-Americans will meet Bethel A.M. Sunday school at 8 o'clock Thursday evening. Members asked to attend include Virginia Wilkes Theodore Jackson Warren Farrow Ezra Farrow William Farrow Fred Wilkes James Gurley Gen Lawson Art Davidson W B Wilson Roy Hambrick Frank Boyd Harold Watson Vaughn Fitzhugh and Geo Taylor. An institute for brain study is planned by the Russian soviet but will fail due to a dearth of specimens to experiment on.
Pittsburgh coal operators claim victory as the Interstate Commerce Commission declines to suspend reduced lake cargo coal rates for the district. Effective June 18 the new rates aim to double annual outputs from about 2.5 million tons, stabilizing operations and reducing costs despite opposition from Southern coal interests and railroads. The decision also affects the Fairmont district and several rail lines and agents.
Mayor Gillespie and Chief Horner vow no marathon dance permits in the city. Promoters are refused after protests from communities where held. The mayor calls the events educationally unhelpful and demoralizing and says no permits will be issued. Local dancers continue with regular dancing.
A fragmentary sermon warns youths that no one else helps you. time exposes truth. It extols honest work, a clean past, and warns against self praise. It emphasizes that a good past and dependable character open doors while arrogance repels crowds.
Fragments discuss cultural shifts from the 1890s to modern times with a censor debate, the origin of humans in Asia, and a dialectal note on youths in summer streets. The column mixes cultural critique, scientific history, and social commentary with rough editorial tone.
The report details Sprague's early electric streetcar experiment in Richmond Virginia using ground wooden rails and an overhead trolley. Despite snow and sleet causing outages, by May 4 1893 there were thirty electric cars in operation and demand for electric transit surged nationwide.
Highland W C T U met at Mrs D F Ralphs Park Avenue with 17 members present. An Afghan batch will be sent to the Soldiers Home. Knots squares are due at the July 9 porch party at Mrs William Isaacs Highland Avenue from 2 to 5 PM. Reports on Americanization Flower Mission and relief work showed good progress. Dues are urged to be paid by August. Scotland W C T U hosts a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs Hermn Byler Youngstown Road Friday. flower-bearing members asked to bring them.
Dinner for distribution on Flower Mission Day. Autos will meet the 10 o'clock Youngstown car at Stop 45 for transportationless riders. W. C. T. U. Gentrel will meet Friday at the W. C. A. parlors to plan Flower Mission Day next Tuesday. Frances Willard W. C. T. U. will meet June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Almire Home. flowers may be donated at the home of Mrs. C. C. Campbell or at the Kenehan cottage on Wilmington Road on July 17. Missionary Society. 30 members of the Army Kildoo Missionary society of Central Christian Church met Tuesday evening. officers elected: President Mrs. Mergeret Jenkins, Vice President Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan, Secretary Mrs. Lillian Houston, Assistant Secretary Amma Gosney, Treasurer Mrs. Katherine Neison, Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Margeret Ter Planist, Mrs. Margaret Davis. Next regular meeting July 10 at the cruzen section B of the YS. B class of the Third United Presbyterian church will meet Thursdays at Mrs. Rena Ail’s home on Huron Avenue.
In Religious and Fraternal Circles American Home Watchmen Fort Eureka No 45 will meet this evening at the city building. Officers named include Ruth Tees as president of the Hart Queen Esthers of the Epworth M B church. The Epworth League group held July planning and social activities at Croton Avenue M E church with Miss Camilla Smith hosting residents and visitors. Helen Twaddell led the meeting with lunch served afterward.
A historic advertisement style letter set praises Konjela as a remedy for kidney and stomach issues. It includes a testimonial from Me Lewis John of New Canterbury and claims dramatic health improvements after using Konjela, with notes on kidney function, digestion, and general vitality, urging readers to try free samples.
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