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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
12
L F Loree told the Interstate Commerce Commission that a proposed railroad across Pennsylvania from Allegheny City to East, with two branches, would form the backbone of a premier U S line. He did not name it but implied a consolidation plan centered on the Delaware and Hudson.
CHICAGO June 22 Mrs Luel la Rhubell the defense witness who was said to prove William b Shepherd never visited the National University of Sciences run by Charles C Furman and never asked about bacteriology courses testified she is on the defense payroll receiving 20 a week. She admitted this under cross examination by State's Attorney Robert Crowe.
Judge Emery orders Jesse W. Onstott legally dead if he does not appear and claim his estate within 12 weeks. Ralph Onatott petitions, citing no contact since leaving home with a boy named Freeboyd for Pittsburgh. The estate includes half of 3500 in the bank and quarters of 1500 in government bonds, plus interest. Letters of administration requested for Ralph Onstott.
Commander Donald B. MacSlag and his Arctic ships Bowdoin and Peary skirt fog banks in Fundy Bay en route to Sydney Nova Scotia where coal will be loaded on Thursday. Bowdoin, the flagship, is expected to overhaul the Peary which left the Maine coast earlier.
Two men, Christ Kelley of Pittsburgh and John Bogris of Canton, were captured after allegedly abducting Katherine Bogins near Lake Milton and attempting to take her away in a car. They are held in the county jail on kidnapping charges. Bogris claimed to be her father, which she denies, and she says she was choked and mistreated before release.
H R McCulloch of the local farm bureau reports cattle judges have returned from Stats College Saturday with three loaded lots.
A group of local boys took part in the cattle judging contest featured during Farmers Week. Francis Boak, R. D. Now 4, John Miller of Edenburg, and Wesley Mu Urumb of New Wilmington represented the area while the local party stayed at the college for the entire week.
New York reports confirm four fatalities from a violent squall that hit the area last night. A 75 mile per hour wind swept Hudson River flooding, with one man drowned after being blown from a boat, two others while swimming, and a fourth crushed by an uprooted tree on his car. Trees, sign boards, aerials, and fences were uprooted. two ferryboats were blown off course.
Alumni committee led by Clarente A Patterson names Myron F Rice Joseph Love J Carson Joseph Wetnechenk W E Ferrer Ed Wilson and John Powers to handle ticket issue for the annual picnic next Friday at Cascade Park A special Class of 1825 committee joins in coordinating the event Paul Wilton named chair of the program for the evening A cup for largest attendance percentage will be displayed at Love and Megown drug store from Wednesday Attendance records are expected to be broken
Local architect J A Altschuler says plans are prepared for a new business and apartment building by Morris Keller on Lawrence Avenue Ellwood City. Altschuler drew the plans and will supervise the construction. Ground floor to house Keller’s clothing business while upper floors contain apartments.
Miss Catherinas Klee secretary of the New Castle Fair association will set up headquarters in the Lawrence County Farm Bureau office on South Croton avenue. The fair dates for this year are September 9 10 11 and 12.
Paris reports June 22 that Chinese communist students may face deportation after a raid on the Chinese legation. The French foreign office said it will investigate Communist activities in France though the legation did not complain. One Chinese was arrested as police broke up the disturbance. about a hundred students seized the legation, imprisoned the janitor, and forced the minister to sign sympathies for strikers in south China.
City Commissioner William C. Myton, 57, died after falling five steps at his Altoona home. Found by his wife, authorities believe darkness caused confusion near the stairs. Myton served a second term and previously held seats on the select and common council before Altoona adopted the commission form of government.
Louis B. Round of New Castle Electric Company told council he miscounted and Diamond lights are 620 candlepower instead of 400. He said no charge until after the Centennial and the 620s will supply one third more illumination for 80 cents a year. If kept in service the city gains more light and benefit than with the 400 candlepower lamps. Diamond lights illuminated Friday Saturday and Sunday nights with strong effects noted last night.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Johnston transported two prisoners to Allegheny county workhouse on Saturday, reaching the milestone of 200,000 committed since opening 56 years ago. The age distribution shows about half under 30, with 14,385 under 20 and 74,350 between 20 and 30. Ages 30 to 40 total 6,191. 40 to 60 total 33,698. 60 and over 4,650.
Rev George M Landis pastor of First Baptist Church spoke at a Rotary Club noon meeting at Fountain Inn recalling Warren G Harding former president He noted Harding's Marion Ohio church and gave the funeral sermon Residents of East Boyles Avenue backed a paving petition Read before council Councilman Lusk joined in concurrence Councilman Burns urged City Solicitor Robert White to draft an ordinance aligned with the petition The motion passed
At a Grange hall meeting in Westfield, Liberty Clay Products stockholders moved to purchase the Volant and Hickory township plants. A new corporation would be capitalized at 100000 and operate the plants soon after sales order is confirmed in Judge Emery's court.
Admission entries list Maary Bell from New Wilmington John Kalsas of Pittsburgh Roy Professor from Slippery Rock Vance Wilson Rose Point Pasquale Augustine Hitsville Mrs Margaret Cavert Crescent Avenue Mrs Dello Vanderweel Poland 0 Mrs Anna Rosher Cascade Street Discharged Thelma Hanna Frew Mill Road Miss Margaret Ruthkrautf N Cedar Street Frank Anneckinale Hillsville Samuel Tamlinson Pennsylvania Avenue
Wool growers from North Beaver township and Butler county bring shearing to the Lawrence County Co-Operative Wool Growers Association warehouse. Pool open for three days with President W. M. C. Drake in charge. Assistants include H. R. McCulloch, a Carm agent, and W. B. Connell from State College grading the wool.
Ted Mayne leaves town to join Hank Murphy at their Cochranton camp for the warm months. The pair plan turtle catching and fish catching in hand, with Murphy billed as champion turtle catcher and Mayne as an able fish catcher.
County Detective J M Dunlap filed informations before Alderman Mantz charging J Clinton Strawhecker of Hickory township with driving an automobile while intoxicated and with transporting liquor. Strawhecker waived a hearing and gained ball for the September term of court. It is claimed he was visibly affected and had a bottle of liquor in his pocket when arrested.
Lee Coleman, 36, died from gasoline fumes after falling into a four foot deep tank at Canfield Refining Co in Pittsburgh. Rescue workers donned gas masks and recovered the body fifteen minutes after the incident occurred today.
Pittsburgh police seized three truckloads of high test beer and detained drivers under $1,000 bond each. John Barr of Arnold Washington County Pa was arrested as a balper on the last truck and also fixed a $1,000 bond.
Street car employees and their families gathered at Cascade Park for their annual outing. Several hundred workers enjoyed a day of picnicking and community on the holiday event.
Miss Beatrice Herbert of Main street was surprised Friday evening for her birthday. A crowd of young people gathered at her home for music games and an elaborate lunch. Guests included Erma and Mildred Blythe Emma Kelner Margaret Wright Rebecca Vennon Charlotte Alexander Lulu Stewart Mita James Rosale Nogale Keith McGanahy Joseph Newton Claire Habbyshaw Claire Houk J H Brown Robert Taylor Frank Veon W D Sennnebaugh Frank and Butler Hennon Earl Herbert and William Davidson. Herbert received numerous presents. Local church groups held meetings and noted summer conference plans at Kiski with several members registered. Daily Vacation Bible School attendance rose to 90 midweek. Wampum personals list local visitors and family news.
The city may decorate the area with a contract for decoration. Councilman D. O. Davies likely to obtain prices on flags and hunting and have city employees perform the work.
Judge Emery today granted a charter for the Mahoning Methodist church. First year trustees include George Ayers P Clark J M Yates C W Davin Joseph Gilmore G Alexander Quincy Davy J W Gwin D Manck. Councilman Burns’ motion directed the Purchasing Agent to buy two regulators for the curb fight system.
Dr KE Parlette played the first nine at New Castle Field Club in 36 strokes on a Saturday afternoon. If he had matched the same 9 holes on the second nine, he would have set a course record of 71.
Funeral services will be held for Col. Howard J Beach of the Pittsburgh procurement division engi neers corps U S Army who drowned in the Allegheny river. Beach and three children were in a canoe overturned by a steamboat wake. The two surviving children were rescued but Beach died before help arrived. His division covers western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee. He was an Ohio State engineering graduate and former president of the Society for Engineers and a member of the Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania. He is survived by his widow and four children.
A New Castle Senior High School graduation features 345 students with 58 tuition pupils, 27 from outside the county, and 245 from New Castle. The text notes an anomalously high grade progression and debates on retention and mobility affecting completion rates.
B and O railroad fireman Joan F. Kalfax suffered a sprained back and head injuries after stepping from a freight train onto a bridge and falling to the tracks below. He arrived at Shenango Valley Hospital in shock but not in serious condition. He was off duty and returning to quarters when the accident occurred.
Y M C A boys will depart the Y M C A at 6 80 p m Friday for a overnight hike and return about 9 40 Saturday morning. They should bring food for two meals and two brackets. About 20 boys are expected to participate.
UM and Rice obtain permits for a porch at 229 Crawford Avenue. E. J. O'Brien files for a garage at 58 Washington Street. Evan Thomas seeks a garage at 927 Winslow Avenue. Charlea B. Fisher requests a garage at 1 West Wal Street.
An advertisement offers a ready to rent room for summer occupancy. Call to place an ad and secure a next day rental.
Superintendent H B Richards of New Castle Water Company informed the city council that subordinates will replace the curb on Court Street near Walnut after storm water washed away the dirt. G W Means, administrator of the Mary Jane Signor estate, sought court authority to sell the property and the petition was granted.
Special services in preparation for communion observed at Second United Presbyterian Church this week. Rev. A. J. Randles to lead Wednesday service. Rev. S. E. Irvine of First United Presbyterian Church to speak.
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