New Castle News Staff and Publication Details
New Castle News published each evening except Sunday from Sycamore Street and Apple Way. Lucy T. Maza as trustee president, Emmnen T. Bay vice president, L. Ren secretary, and George W. Conway editor. Subscription rates listed. telephones and offices at Citizens 22, 15, 66. Entered as second class matter.
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Ic Gpreadweill
Lucy T. Maza & Pag Kia Mee
Emmnen T. Bay
Bred L. Ren
Treas
Man
George W. Conway
Sun- Gay
Sycamore Street
Apple Way
New Castle, Pa
Special Notice About Mail and Payment Handling
Address all checks money orders drafts and communications to The News Co New Castle Pa and not to any individual. This notice directs readers and advertisers to direct payments and correspondence to the company office for proper processing and accountability.
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News Co
New Castle
Safe and Sane Fourth Urges Individual Caution
The New Castle city council passed fireworks rules but a safe and sane Fourth still hinges on personal actions. Fireworks and unsafe plans such as joy rides with alcohol present greater danger than small firecrackers. Promote vigilance and responsible celebration to prevent damage or injury.
Butler Eagle Opposes Local Carnival Shows
The Butler Eagle voices strong opposition to carnivals, noting New Castle’s costly experiences with two carnivals this summer. It urges Butler to stay free of carnival shows for the rest of the year, arguing they foster gambling, liquor law breaches, and moral corruption among youths. It criticizes carnival benefits as unclear and warns Butler not to become a haven for such events.
Board of Trade urges immediate Route 77 link upgrade
Directors called for swift improvement of the unpaved stretch between the city line and the start of the concrete highway to Wampum. They lament the poor condition of this connecting link in a long, important highway and urged measures to hasten its upgrade.
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Board of Trade Directors
Wampum
Farm women’s living conditions surveyed by magazine
A widely circulated farm women’s magazine sought direct insight into farm life today by asking farm households about their living conditions. The approach reflected a shift from urban pity toward practical, firsthand reporting on rural domestic life.
City women favor marrying farmers for daughters says 94 percent
Survey of women readers on American farms asks if they would want a marriageable daughter to wed a farmer. Thousands answered and 94 percent said yes, challenging the view that farmers are domestic tyrants. The question remains whether city women would give the same answer for city men.
Fewer Dead Beats Say Credit Men At Conference
At a national convention, retail credit men claim declining bad debts reflect skilled work and stricter rules. George A. Lawe of Memphis argues 99 percent are inherently honest, while the remaining 1 percent are forced to behave by law.
Jazz Craze Spreads in New Castle Across Decades
A local conversation reveals how New Castle embraced jazz from 1918 onward. Ray McConnell helped launch early dances with Hall's Colored Orchestra earning high pay, while later leading to the Marlin's Melody Monarchs in Detroit, near four figure weekly wages.
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New Castle
Ray McConnell
Cascade Park
Hall
McConnell
Ellwood City
Wah
Kaiser Bill
Marlin
Melody Monarchs
Detroit
Anniversaries and historic milestones listed
A dated recap of notable anniversaries including Judah Touro born in Newport and his benefaction toward Bunker Hill, Illinois territory assembly in 1809, Arthur Bagby named U.S. minister to Russia in 1848, a 1852 firman for Christian subjects from the Turkish sultan, 1862 Mississippi archives move, 1889 Cincinnati theaters closing for Sunday, 1897 Hawaii annexation treaty, and 1920 opening of the permanent international court of justice prep in The Hague.
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Judah Touro
Bunker Hill Monument
Newport
R. I
New Orleans
Illinois
Arthur P. Bagby
Alabama
U. S
Russia
Turkey
Missippi
Jackson
Columbus
The Gift of Peace Bible Thought for Today
A devotional note presents Jesus promises peace to believers from John 14 27 urging calm amid fear and trouble. The brief meditation emphasizes steadfast faith and divine reassurance as a source of inner tranquility.
Bible Question What did Paul say to Philippians about right think
The Apostle Paul urged believers in Philippians to fix their thoughts on virtue truth and commendable things. He highlighted focusing on what is true noble right and pure and being sought after by God and toward Christlike mindset. He emphasized dwelling on excellence and worthy matters as a spiritual discipline.
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Apostle Paul
Fragments and quotes mix in a 1922 column spread
A collage of caustic remarks, poems, weather data, and local gossip spans a New York man’s fall and skull fracture to political jabs by Mayor Oles, Harding criticism, and odd fashion notes. It ends with a sensational line about a star boarder and a lurid claim about a man’s wife.
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New York
A Farm Boy to Wall Street and Other Snippets
A collage of wry observations on work, aging, fashion, scams, and social habits. The piece notes farm youths watering stock becoming bankers, tailors saving money by naming deadbeats, and a rising doubt about crooks. It pokes at insurance, marriage, salesmanship, and Ford’s presidential prospects with brisk, humorous tone.
Mayor Oles Blocks Carnival Licenses in Youngstown
Mayor Oles of Youngstown refuses carnival licenses, a stance praised by some as prudent governance and criticized as hypocrisy. The decision curbs public amusements, signaling a clash over city appetite for entertainment versus municipal control.
Tear gas used against mob bent on lynching in Ellwood City tale
A commentary notes tear gas dazzles a mob bent on lynching while contrasting male bravado with daily life. It argues tear gas ranks among the most effective tools after women’s tears, and jokes that two Ellwood City girls winning college prizes in sewing and cooking does not guarantee future help at home.
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Ellwood City
Woman 54 Arrested in Railroad Station for Smoking
A 54 year old woman in Pittsburgh was arrested after smoking a cigarette in a railroad station. She described herself as single and a saucy modern old maid, reflecting lingering views on women without men and their habits.
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Pittsburgh
Clerk Overcharges Spark Frustration At Local Shop
Frustrated patrons complain about a clerk who chats pleasantly while overcharging customers. The remark highlights a growing tension with service and pricing in a neighborhood shop.
Tourist camp proposal gains support from clubs in New Castle
The Ad club works with Kiwanis Rotary and Automobile clubs to promote a tourist camp project. Those who toured the camps and visited them express strong support, and New Castle is urged to adopt a similar stylish initiative.
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Ad Club
Kiwanis
Rotary
Automobile Clubs
New Castle
Parents Visit City Schools Boost Truant Officer Efforts
During the year over 7500 visits were made to city schools by parents. The frequent parental attendance helps monitor pupils and reduces the workload on the truant officer, reflecting active parental involvement in student discipline and school life.
Youthful Detroit Millionaire Bows Out After Drinking
John Duval Dodge, a young Detroit heir, announces he will quit drinking for life after a string of arrests for drunkenness and vehicle operation. His six month spree has cost about $15,000 and officials warn that continued liquor use risks a short life.
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John Duval Dodge
Detroit
Multnomah County Votes and Odd News Clips
A mix of local budget cuts and hiring costs highlight a claim that a high school football coach’s pay outranks janitor services. Voters in Multnomah County erred by nominating the candidate who spent the least in the primary. A Smethport woman’s $800 sealskin coat was reportedly returned by parcel post after a claimed theft. At Ascot the king and queen arrived to cheers as champagne and ice were consumed by thousands. A record parachute jump from 24 206 feet over Springfield Ohio set a new height. A wooden wedding in New York ended with a storm sending a tree crashing into the parlor.
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Pittsburgh
Smethport
Ascot
Windsor Castle
Stevens
Springfield
Beavers Falls Dog Bite Sparks City Curiosity
Two men were severely bitten by a bull dog at Beaver Falls. A dog does not automatically grant freedom of the city. Some dogs roam well beyond their kennels. Lehighton girls form a brass band of about fifty, learning to blow notes. If they reach Croton band’s level, they’ll be going some.
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Edgar A. Guest
Beaver Falls
Hense
Lehighton
Croton
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