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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
2
Mexico acts to satisfy US objections by authorizing government bonds totaling 50 million pesos to fund payments for lands seized under agrarian statutes. President Calles signed the decree, marking the first bond issue for this purpose as tensions over nonpayment of seized lands persist with the United States.
Henry Ford launches trans Atlantic freight service with the steamer Oneida sailing from Brooklyn carrying 5000 tons of Ford products for Europe. The voyage marks Ford interests expanding into European markets and includes a general cargo on the return trip.
The New Castle News invites readers to answer questions about local history. Participants send their name and address to Inquiry Editor in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Raymond G Wallace of Pulaski Township was instantly killed. He leaves widow Ella Bernice Wright Wallace, married April 19, 1926, in this city, two children Glen Wriene aged 7 and Elia Ruth three, his mother Mrs. Mary Wallace of Edenburg, one brother Charters F Wallace of Mr. Jackson, and three sisters Nellie Hofmeister Mabel Wallace of Edenburgh and Laura Atkinson of this city. Funeral set for Sunday June 21 at 3 p.m. from his Pulaski residence, Rev Ken C Hayes officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery at New Bedford.
MacMillan launches voyage with 170 mile distance due to fuel limits. The MacMillan ships will sail to Cape Sabine via Sydney, N S W. They will then reach Etah Greenland as a northern water limit. A supply base will be built by amphibian planes at Caps Thomas Hubbard on Axel Heiberg Island. They expect return around September 20 and plan radio contact with the United States. Governor Brewster urges planting the pine tree state flag on new lands.
A massive crowd gathered in Wiscasset to bid farewell to explorer Peary and his crew as their ships prepared to depart toward Mongelian Island. Gov Backing, Canadian objections disputed, and air route charting plans by the National Geographic Society framed the send off. Notables present included Mrs. Robert J. Peary, Maria, Marie Stafford, Gilbert Grosvenor, and Adolphus W. Greeley.
The parish celebrates 26 graduates from St Vitus School as Father DeMita, now debt-free, has expanded the church complex and built a new school to educate about fifteen hundred children. Among graduates are Anthony Mastrantuono, Anthony Spinell, Michael DiMuccio, and others with high averages earned by Mary Maciartello and Dante Di Lillo.
Sixth through second grade lists show students with perfect attendance for the term. Named pupils include Angela Cestrone and Felix Mele in sixth grade, Patsy Diana and Mary Mactaniello in eighth, and Betty TiBlunda and John Bullano in second, among others across grades.
The body of Wisconsin statesman La Follette will lie in state in the state capitol rotunda after a funeral train arrives in Madison. His widow and daughters endure the sorrow with quiet fortitude as President Calles of Mexico sends a wreath, reflecting public mourning for the late senator.
Federal agents report heavy ram seizures as Coast Guard operations may be funded from Prohibition unit and Customs service allocations. Previously, Coast Guard funds were not approved for operating these boats. Treasury authorized immediate destruction of liquors captured by the Customs service due to lack of storage space.
General Andrews, head of prohibition, coordinates with state officials as raids yield 18 000 barrels of beer. Aimed at forming a permanent enforcement policy to be submitted to Secretary MeHon for approval. Treasury estimates cost of prohibition enforcement at 8.99 million for the year starting July 2, with 11.16 million prior year. Coast guard appropriation reported at 28.57 million, with 30 million contemplated for the next year.
Amundsen reports no land near the pole and emphasizes the scientific value of his flight from Spitzbergen to Lady Franklin Bay. Otto Sverdrup notes findings support theories of no nearby land and dangerous landing conditions, while cautioning that future poles missions may favor ship travel with sled transit.
Funeral services for Mrs. Quard Bell Ries wife of BE B Rice were held Friday at 2 PM from her daughter’s home 119 Milton Street Rev T C Henderson of the Wast Pittsburg Presbyterian church presiding F J Neigh assisted Pallbearers included R S Slack G L Slack W Las H F Leslie J L Leslie Two vocal solos were rendered Burial followed at Oak Park cemetery Mrs Sarah Graham Johnston died at 409 South Walnut Street with service at 2 39 PM conducted by Rev Homer B Davis Interment at Greenwood cemetery Ladies Auxiliary to the G A R and W C T U attended Pallbearers were relatives
Members of PHC New Castle Circle will participate in a centennial parade. The group attended a Thursday meeting, enjoyed a lively program after a busy period, and concluded with a luncheon in the circle chamber dining room.
A reader recalls a grocery truck trip with an empty bus, friends gifting parcels, and a hurried store stop. Vivid vignettes follow: an architect drafting a new building, Horseshoe pitchers on Boyles field, youths playing ball, a woman tethering a large dog leash to her child, jokes from accountant Muse, and a piano recital. The piece also notes a centennial parade plan, circle officers delayed due to convention at Philadelphia, and an upcoming July 4 event. Additional snapshots include a playground supervisor, a fireman, a doctor ordered white-pocked man, a woman breakfasting before Cas Gule Park, a meek man with a box for his wife, and athletic girl mentoring a kid pitcher, plus labels sewn into suits and a boy buying a penknife with friends.
Members of the 1905 Commercial class of New Castle High School plan a reunion movement. They aim to bring together commercial graduates for the High School Alumni exercises at Cascade Park on June 26. The group seeks cooperation from all commercial graduates and asks interested members to contact Emily Rice and Mrs. Wallace Pitzer to estimate numbers.
Charles George president of the New Castle chapter was elected as delegate to the convention of the Izaac Walton League of America to be held in Williamsport, Pa. A resolution condemned the pollution of Slippery Rock Creek and urged action to stop it. A committee was appointed to run a chapter booth at the Centennial celebration to advance the organization’s work.
Boy Scout Troop No. 1 held a Friday evening meeting where Gwen P. Fox was the sneaker of the evening and urged the boys to attend 16 camp. They expect to be there 100 percent. After the program, several games were played and John Riley led the session with a recap of the scout oath and fire by friction demonstration.
Lawrence County Kennel Club members dog fanciers and show enthusiasts are urged to attend Tuesday evening June 23 at the M.C.A. for a meeting to complete arrangements for the Centennial dog show.
Charles J. Henson of New Castle and Helen A. Hartsulft of New Castle appear among the licenses, alongside Joseph Predwitch of New Castle and Annie Hudok of Wampum. George Gedra and Ivy Coucha are noted, with Youngstown pairs Thomas I. Elliott of New Castle and Myra L. Vandertin of Grove City also listed.
In Schenectady New York on June 20 Policeman Howard Smith of Scaria was shot and probably fatally wounded as he attempted to arrest two men stealing milk bottles from front porches. William Myers was later held on an open charge while the other man escaped.
Mexico City government authorizes issue of 50 million dollars in bonds to fund lands taken for agrarian reform. Authorities state proceeds buy land for redistribution and development programs, with details on terms to follow.
Building permits shown include Charles H. Fisher at 16 West Wee Lace for a garage, Evan Thomas at 21 Winslow for a garage, Corban at 1903 Stare for a tag? Heasary Wilson at 634 Joho for a porch, and William H. Pritchard at 516 Electric for a garage.
Mr and Mrs P Sinister were arrested last night by Officers Thor Pleeger Moore and Harper and charged with disorderly conduct. They paid fines of 106 dollars each when brought before Mayor Dunlap.
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