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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
29
Rev. E. J. Berquist of the local Rescue Mission says New Castle is in better shape for the poor than in years. He cites two factors prosperity and prohibition. Prohibition has reduced calls from panhandlers, but genuine family need remains and may rise with economic shifts.
Rev Berquist says New Castle is in better shape than it has been for years, a hopeful assessment for the city’s conditions and future prospects. The remark suggests renewed optimism from a trusted local figure about improvements and governance.
New Castle High schedules a tough football slate featuring Slippery Rock Normal, Sharon, Allegheny, South High of Pittsburgh, Grove City and others. The tentative list includes games at New Castle and away dates from September to November against Beaver Falls Butler and Warren.
News from New York reports a growing trend toward cooperative home ownership. Major deals include a $2,500,000 Fifth Avenue apartment purchase by tenants and a $4,000,000 Park Avenue cooperative project. Woodrow Court on Broadway sold for $600,000 to 53 resident families, marking a 100 percent cooperative purchase with tenants contributing small cash sums. Tenants gain long leases while forming stock companies to own buildings, a model seen as profitable for both residents and owners.
Edward W. Beadel, president of Pennsylvania Engineering Works, asks New Castle Board of Trade members to remove his name from the ballot for a three year directorship. He notes three years of prior service, heavy outside commitments, and offers future service if needed. He urges rotating directorships to broaden leadership.
Preliminary 1920 population data from the census bureau lists Tyrone Pennsylvania at 9,048 residents, up 1,908 since 1910 or 26.6 percent, and Bristol Pennsylvania at 10,275 residents, up 1,017 since 1910 or 11.1 percent.
Bishop Rogers Israel will visit the city and preach at St. Andrew's Chapel on Sunday afternoon June 20 at 3 30. A cordial welcome is extended to all members and friends.
A stone wall behind the James Dent property and others on North Street collapsed during the night. Continuous rain weakened the retaining wall and caused a landslide that filled rear yards to a considerable extent.
Pittsburgh officials launched a probe into shoe repair prices after complaints of high charges. Chairman William Frew Long said several shops overcharged, including 3.25 for soling Neolin shoes and 1 for half soles for a 17 year old girl.
In the Tuileries Gardens Paris unveiled a bas relief memorial to Edith Cavell the English nurse executed by Germans during their occupation of Belgium. The ceremony was led by Andre Maginot with speeches honoring Brand Whitlock former American minister to Belgium and noting Cavell’s defense.
Police arrested two men last night on loitering charges. C. Jones and Roy Williams were taken into custody and given lodging for the night, then ordered to leave this morning.
A heavy rain and wind storm felled a large maple planted in 1872 by Mr. Dana on the Dana residence at 5 South West Dana Street North Jefferson. The falling tree narrowly missed the house and caused no major damage. A second rear tree lost its top but caused no further harm.
The Savings Division of the Federal Reserve Bank issued weekly savings cards for school age children to promote a systematic weekly saving plan. Cards have been distributed to Summer school students and are available at the post office from the postmaster for anyone who wants them.
The Newport Cemetery association held its annual election of officers at the regular meeting Monday evening with Charles W. Houk named president Joseph Houk chosen vice president and Harry appointed to a post.
Hunter as secretary Joseph Veon as treasurer trustees include David Hall Howard Leonard and Harvey C Hall as listed in the archival document.
The Lowell High School Alumni Association reports that the city board of education approved a rule prohibiting teachers from joining any organization with strike power. Directors say teachers owe allegiance to all the people, not to any class or political group.
Dr Carl Mitchell head of the bubonic plague campaign reports his room at the Orient hotel in Vera Cruz was robbed. Authorities suspect prejudice against an American doctor leading to the theft during the health crisis.
Mayor S A Barnes and Police Chief Ed Elder received bouquets of peonies and roses from the W C T U yesterday. The flowers were placed prominently on their desks. The note mentions the Battle of Waterloo began and finished in eight hours.
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