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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

Page

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Fools Klondike May Develop Real Gold Fields

Calgary readers hear of Snake Creek near Beeching ranch where geese and ducks yielded gold nuggets. City chemist valued gravel at 18.30 per cubic yard at $20 an ounce, sparking a gold rush rumor. Locals warn the tale may be April Foolish but keep faith in claims and future mining plans.

Cinternational News Service Calgary Alta Snake Creek C. G. Beeching Mr. Beeching Alberta

Amateur Photo Squad Sees Rising Film Demand This Summer

An amateur photo scene reports rising prices for photographic films and supplies this summer while demand grows. Stores note women as frequent buyers, often making several small trips, contrasted with men buying larger sums in a single visit. Subjects favored by photographers include babies, and overall film sales in New Castle could total thousands of feet with corresponding increases in developer speed and paper use.

Emiguity Wal Ble Reylud Tor Iaslaneco New Castle

Murder Trials Set Next Week in Local Courts

The communalty case against George Spratley for the murder of William West on Memorial Day is slated to open court near work. Attorneys Jagan and Dickey will defend Spratley, with either District Attorney George W. Mase or Special AD William J. Moffatt prosecuting for the commonwealth. Amy Rose, charged with murder of Emil Moleby, also heads to trial next week.

Ceorge Spratley Willtam West John Patton Work Atlainwer Twin Jagan Thomas W. Dickey George Wo Mase Spectad William J. Moffatt Rommons Wealth Amy Rose Emil

Fire Flares at Wolf Swamp Dump Reignites

Ambiguous report details a fire at Wolf Swamp Dump with garbled names and scattered phrases. The text mentions authorities, possible arrests, and ongoing concerns as the blaze extends and investigators search for causes amid confusion.

Are Calling Cards Becoming Passe in Society Circles

A reader survey notes that calling cards are fading as a social ritual. The Society Editress says the telephone reduces the need for in person calls, and many hosts leave cards only with gifts. She argues callers no longer go as often as in the past, and the custom is dying out.

Smithy Jones Statloyers Mat

Remembering Sundays Walks And Old Hikes

In a nostalgic reminiscence the author recalls long Sunday walks after church, courting strolls along riverbanks, and the social drift away from walking due to cars and modern lifestyles. The piece argues walking benefits health and urges revival of old time walking clubs to save on travel costs and boost fitness.

Sone Martyr

Box Car Shortage Threatens 1920 Wheat Movement

Kansas City June 14 Thousands of box cars are needed for moving the 1920 wheat crop and are not available. Kansas and neighboring states face severe shortage as elevators wait and wheat remains in storage. Interstate Commerce Commission orders have failed to relieve the bottleneck, causing concern over timely export and distribution.

Govysey

Wedded 13 Years Have 13 Children

In San Francisco a local story recounts a couple celebrating thirteen years of marriage and thirteen children. The piece details community reactions and the couple’s life, noting their large family and the social attention it draws.

Surprise Shower Honors Bride Wade at Donover Avenue

Mr and Mrs Samuel Baker hosted a surprise shower for Mrs Mack B Wade formerly Blanche Baker last week in Donover Avenue Nearly three dozen guests attended Frank Laker led gifts including china glass and silver The hostess staff included Mrs Morley Sweat and Mrs Horace McCool Pink and white decor featured Mrs Wade formerly worked at South Side Bakery and received a wedding cake from her former employer R G Wallower

Samuel Baker Donvver Avenué

Smith Pattison Wedding Event at First Baptist Church

The marriage of Hazel Smith daughter of Mrs. Margaret Smith to Ralph Pattison son of Mr. and Mrs. Pattison took place last evening at 7 in the First Baptist Church with mothers as attendants. The couple plans a weeklong trip to Erie and lake points before residing with the groom’s family on Went State Street. Hazel is an Eighth Grade Building instructor and New Castle High School and Clarion Normal graduate.

Hazel Smith Margaret Smith Chestnut Street Ralph Pattison Wiliam Pattison Went State Street First Baptist Church IF. . McAllister New Castle High School Clarion State Normal Patthson

Personal Notices From Farrel and Nearby Cities

Local social column records numerous visits and greetings among residents. Mrs J B Glenn of Farrel and Mera Rath McKatn of Renser Puls travel to see friends. several couples and individuals from New Castle Sharon Butler and Cleveland visit, host, or attend events, with hospital and college mentions included.

J. B. Glenn Farrel Eriends Mera Rath McKatn Renser Sharon HL VY Alken Butler Mita Verna Audley Nyehhe Logan WH. Smith Surtthfield Atreat Aflwankee A. J. Rhtker North Jeter Ron Ktreat Bat Maariville Mre Trobert Itlay Craonvile BOG Routh Vary Streat Walter McAuonay New Quota Hospital Bono Meneop Fe Ce Hera College

Beaver Falls Social Notes From Local Visitors

Long list of residents and travelers visiting or departing for summer plans. Names include Mrs J R Guy of Beaver Falls, Mr and Mrs F L Cinnogfetter, Miriam Jane, Mr A Heindrich of Pittsburgh, and many others visiting relatives, attending weddings, or leaving for camps and vacations. Mentions of reunions, wedding in New Castle, and travel to Enetbrook, Bridgeport, Superior, and Camp Devatis.

J. R. Guy Beaver Falls Cheater Joseph Guxshy North Street University of Michigan F. L. Cinnogfetter Miriam ‘Jane North Streat Enetbrook A. Heindrich Pittsburgh Donovan-Kohart Claire Hinkson Irie George Hinkson Wilmington Boulevard Mise Florence Linton Superior Atreest Mias Hulda Dunn Bridley McConnell Milla Mik Arah McLean Ll. L. Prichard William Jenkins, Jr Lyndal Tully New York Joseph Tarpy Madelina ‘Tarpy Ambridge Mary Donovan Beaver Street R. P. Abbott Cora Jossyheng Dorothy Joseph Myars Lorain New Castle Albert F. Kobart Fred Kerr Theodora Helen West Clayton Street H. G. Bromlay Stoneport D. G. Murphy Nell Murphy Albert Smith Eleanor Katherine Smith Kenneth Brishaps Boyles Avenue Wiliam Mayberry North Walnut Street Camp Devatis Mass Rov. C. &. Farr Epworth Street Allegheny Collge Meadville William H. Crawford M. G. Dantzler Wear Grant Street David Cochran Curenaville Frankb. Cochran CG. C. Cox Pultski Township Hau Kansas Iowa

Cleveland educator Hazel Mountain to address Negro women

Miss Hazel Mountain of Cleveland will speak Friday June 18 at St Luke's Church on The Negro Woman's New Responsibilities. A Cleveland public school teacher and Ohio Board member since 1919, she will discuss life issues of the modern Negro woman. A listening fete will follow at Elm Street branch of the YWCA, under the Franch Finance committee.

Hazel Mountain Cleveland Ac & P.m St. Luke’s Church Miss Mountain Public Schools Ohio Board Elm Street Tv. CA Franch Finance Committes

Fall's Spring Water To Undergo Three Analyses

City health officer Dr William L Steen arranged concurrent analyses of Fall's Spring water by the city health department, the water company chemist, and the state health department. A combined report will be issued to resolve controversy over water quality and drinking suitability. The North Mill Street spring and fountain will stay closed until results confirm safety, with permanent closure if sewage persists.

Falla Miu Wiliam L. Steen H H. Richards State Health Department Steen Chemiat North Mill Street Emerson Seibart

June not the month of brides despite June’s fame

The article analyzes license data showing May reached 182 marriages while June up to 10am listed only 74 licenses issued, questioning the label month of brides. It notes Leap Year effects, weather, and public sentiment, concluding June cannot be called the month of brides and roses.

Fane Galte

Religious and Fraternal Circles Gather in Croton Area

In a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Mutt Remley’s Dewey Avenue home the Croton Methodist church society elected Katherine Hunter president Violet Maine vice president Bessie Lindsay recording secretary Grace Gilson treasurer Valera Corban corresponding secretary Goldie Shields secretary of literature Mrs Harley Crowe secretary position and Ruth Beery white hor secretary Grace GlyRUN noted. Kensington Poa Ho Lodge No 326 of the IOOF will meet at Mrs George Axe’s North Cedar Street home Thursday evening. W W Hibbinss Wilting Worker's Bible and Trinity Greiln Guild plan a Monty business meeting at Mrs James Shatter Cruto Avenue Thursday. Trinity Girls Clubs will hold an all day meeting Thursday in Welconnie at the church.

Memuire Croton Methodist Church Mutt Remley Dewey Avenue Katherine Hunter Violet Maine Bessie Lindsley Grace Gil Valera Corban Goldig Shields Harley Crowe Rul Beery Grace Gly- Run Penna-Bo Kensington Perna Ho Kensington Poa Ho Lodge I. PF George Axe North Cedar Street Tyne Trinity Trinity Greiln Guild Welconnie

Girl Reserves Schedule For New Castle Area Activities

The Girl Reserves plan Tuesday meetings from 7 to 9 am this summer replacing Monday sessions. Friday hikes from New Castle to New Wilmington start at 7 am from Bhn Street branch. Troop No. Elmoxtreet meets Thursday mornings 10 to 12 until fall term, with biweekly hikes. Short camping trips are planned and home work will be done away from home as much as possible.

New Wilmington Bhn Street Elmoxtreet Thureday Dloore

Deaths of the Day Anna Iatternon King

Anna Iatternon King daughter of the late Edward King dies at home June 16 at 2 30 pm after a prolonged illness with heart trouble. Born Taunton Massachusetts she moved to New Castle with parents, a Wellesley graduate and active in the First Presbyterian church and Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm from 846 Rhodes Place. interment in Taunton Massachusetts.

Anna Iatternon King Anne Patterson King Edward King Tuseday Misa King Taunton Mabu New Castle Sit Wellesley College First Presbyterian Church of Mie King Bhota Graham Fowle Philip Rufoe C William George L. Patterson Mia Jule Quinn Emily Washburne Katherine Rhodes Place James Albert Patterson Intermont Tauston Mass

Reign Of Terror At Londonderry

Londonderry Ireland faced a night of terror with continuous firing in the streets. An ex soldier ambush triggered the violence against a nationalist excursion party, as reported by the Evening News.

Londonderry London Ireland Evening News

Verdict of Guilty Against Marshall

Chariey Marshall charged with felonious assault and battery on William Stewart was found guilty. Special Dieterat Attorney William J. Moffatt represented the commonwealth and Edwin K. Logan the defense. It was claimed Marshall lost and wounded Stewart, seeing an alteration.

Chariey Marshall William Stewart Dieterat William J. Moffatt Commonwealth Edwin K. Logan Marshall Stewart

Blood Tests Prove Girl Is a Black Person

An international wire reports a fourteen year old girl named Thara McCrae who believed herself white discovers through blood tests that she is Black. Her parents reportedly regret the result as they confront circumstances surrounding her birth and lineage.

International Omatia Nol Thara McCrae Ale Honraba

North Dakota Farmers Feed Prairie Chickens

North Dakota farmers discuss feeding prairie chickens as part of farm practices. The fragment mentions conservation, grind, water, and forage concerns affecting poultry health and habitat in a rural prairie context.

North Dakota

Wars Rage in Europe and Asia Across Multiple Fronts

International turmoil widens as Rus sian forces push into Crimea and beyond while Wrangel seizes Denikin’s position in southern Bashnia. Turkish rebels and Greek troops clash in Anatolia and Thrace as Albanian nationalists prepare another assault against Italian occupation forces in Albania.

Earl ¢. Reeves London League of Nations Persia Europea Asia Wrangle Deniken Bangsia Crimea Wrangel Dnniper Anatolia Kel Ot-Burges Thrace Rome Epoca Sazainat Albania

Stenographers in Cuba Earn Big Salaries

Washington dispatch notes English stenographers are in high demand in Cuba with pay from 200 to 500 dollars a month. Work is described as easy and hours shorter than in the United States. Spanish language not required as houses in Cuba often use both languages. Cost of living cited as higher, but adjustable by lifestyle choices.

Washington Cuba United States

Discovers Rich Ore In Great Oil Field

Augusta Kansas January 14. A Calkins struck it rich in a bluff south of town. A vein of gold assaying 28 a ton has been uncovered. A seventy five foot shaft has been sunk by Catkite who reports the ore richer at depth than near the surface. The gold mine lies within the Augusta oil fields.

International News Service Augusta Kan Jaune Calkins Rica Catkite

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