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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

5

Mrs. Thacker Wins Medal at Law rence County Rose Show

The third annual rose show in Carnegie auditorium on South Jefferson Street awarded Mrs. B K Thacker the achievement medal for most points with a score of fifteen. Dr H E Barr placed second with eleven points as judges from Bewickley and Pittsburgh evaluated hundreds of entries. The event, hosted by the Garden club of Lawrence County, drew nearly five hundred attendees and runs through this evening with plans to accommodate up to a thousand visitors.

Painesville Gar Buzz Company Canterbury Emilie Salomon Erma I. Burton Bessie Gailey Thacker Arthur Lindsley D. R. Harris Paul Browne Patterson B. K. Thacker H. E. Barr J F. Rowland Frank Sherger

Never Missed a Day in School Ernest Taylor Finishes Greensburg High

Ernest Taylor an 18 year old Greensburg youth graduates with the 1926 class of Greensburg high school after a perfect attendance record. He began school at six, moved with his family to Greensburg, and never missed a day or was tardy. He worked as a messenger before and after school earning funds for tuition at the University of Pennsylvania, saved $800, bought his own clothes, and was named to the honor roll.

Greensburg Ernest Taylor Thomas Taylor Concord Street University of Pennsylvania Taylor South Greensburg

Inspiration in Meeting People Sober

A brief note highlights the value of connecting with others who enjoy good times without alcohol, celebrating sober companionship and shared activities.

Melting Pot Debate Reflects French Fears of Foreign Influence

Paris reports growing unease as France fears an expanding foreign presence in labor and society. A Brittany sea port cafe showcases diverse staff from Turkey to Hungary, while tourists fetch higher prices than locals. A pigeon breeding race linked to American and International federations features participants from Washington to Chicago suburbs, marking the third such event in Baltimore birds’ wins.

Paris France Martinique Brittany Avignon Riviera Frances

Pigeon Classic Set For Saturday Racing Event Draws 2900 Pigeons

In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 17 the International News Service reports a duplication of England's famed racing pigeon classic will be staged Saturday. About 2900 birds from 19 lofts east of the Mississippi will be released at daybreak to chase records in the open race.

International News Service Chattanooga Tenn England Mississippi River

From Berries to Jam in Fifteen Minutes with Certo

Promotes a short boil Certo method for jams and jellies claiming perfect sets with one to two minutes of cooking. Highlights savings in color, flavor preservation, and lower cost. Includes offer of a trial half-size bottle and recipe book from Douglass-Pectin Corp, Rochester NY.

Addess Douglass-Pectin Corporation Granite Building Rochester N. Y

Per Capita Circulation Of Money Rises Slightly

Treasury Department reports total money in circulation at 4,870,884,760 with per capita June 1 of 42.22. Gains include 16,712,110 over May 1 and 96,572,161 over June 1, 1925, driven by Federal Reserve notes offset by gold certificate withdrawals.

United States Treasury Department Federal Reserve National Bank

Birthday Dinner Honors Shirley Stetson at East Brook Home

Mrs George Stetson hosted a 12th birthday dinner for her daughter Shirley aboard her lawnside home near East Brook. The First Baptist Sunday school class members, led by Mrs William Sterling, joined guests including Mrs Louis Garrett and daughter Helen, Mrs Boyd Rusler and daughter Katherine, and Mrs T T Post. Summer flowers decorated the table with a birthday cake as croquet and swimming followed after lunch.

Shirley George Stetson First Baptist Sunday School William Sterling East Brook Louis Garrett Helen Boyd Russler Katherine T. T. Post

Flower Mission Day Plans By W C T U Groups

The W C T U and L T L will meet at Almira Home Friday June 18 at 2 59 PM for Flower Mission Day. Members may leave flowers at Ida Allison 910 Marshall Ave before 1 PM or call Mrs J B McClaren to arrange pickup. Central Union W C T U will meet Friday June 18 at 7 45 PM in YWCA parlors to plan next week’s Flower Mission Day.

Francis Willard W. C Central Union W. C. T. UL

Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at Wallace Home

The Woman's Missionary Society of Highland United Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting Friday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. R L Wallace 405 East Wallace Avenue.

Woman's Missionary Society Woman's Missionary Society of Highland United Presbyterian Church R. L Wallace East Wallace Avenue

New Castle NAACP Branch to Hold Meeting at Union Baptist

The New Castle branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will conduct a special meeting at Union Baptist Church on Grant Street Friday evening June 18 at eight o'clock.

New Castle National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Union Baptist Church Grant Street

Notable Local Illnesses and Visits Highlight Community

Mrs J S Harris of Winter Avenue is seriously ill at Overlook San itarium in New Wilmington Pennsylvania. Miss Margaret Frizzie of Oakland Avenues visits friends in Pittsburgh. Mrs Harry Steiner of Euclid Avenue has been ill but is now able to be about her home. Mr and Mrs Ross Criestly and daughter Alice of Detroit Michigan visit Mrs Nellie Orr on East Washington Street. Millard Greer of North Jefferson Street returns home after graduating from Massachusetts Tech with support from his mother Mrs Charles Greer and aunt Miss Laura Marquis at the commencement exercises.

J. S. Harris Winter Avenue Overlook Sanitarium New Wilmington Margaret Frizzie Oakland Avenues Pittsburgh Harry Steiner Euclid Avenue Ross Criestly Alice Detroit Mich Nellie Orr East Washington Street Millard Greer North Jefferson Street Massachusetts Tech Charles Greer Laura Marquis

Omitted Name Reinstated in Almira Home Admission List

The Almira Home admission list for the year includes a correction noting Mrs. Hattie Richards of Franklin Pennsylvania, was omitted from yesterday’s report. Mrs. Richards joined the home on November 10, 1925.

Almira Home Report Almira News Hattie Richards Franklin, Pa

One Year Ago Dorothy Perkins Convicted in Manslaughter

A New York jury found Dorothy Perkins aged 17 guilty of manslaughter in a case dated a year prior.

Dorothy Perkins New York

California Expects Biggest Grape Crop

California wine grape growers plan for the 1926 harvest amid a nationwide demand for wine grapes. Last year yielded 79 000 carloads with a $41 million return. 65 000 acres of new vines are coming into bearing, and prices are expected to rise despite the Grape Growers Exchange dissolution.

San Francisco California United States Bearng California Grape Growers Exchange

The true radical mind rejoices to see others taxed

A provocative motto appears to mock fiscal opponents as the true radical mindset celebrates people being taxed. The line frames taxation as a political weapon and uses sharp humor to challenge opponents.

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