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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1926

Page

5

New Castle Motor Club Opposes Yellow Tail Lights

The New Castle Motor Club joins most U S motor clubs in opposing a proposed switch from red to yellow tail lights citing increased traffic accidents. The change would affect about twenty million cars nationwide and faces strong opposition from experts. Banana packaging experiments in Boston could alter future grocery merchandising methods.

New Castle Motor Club B. N. Hanlon Hanlon Boston

Youths Safe After Lake Michigan Storm Cruise

Four Chicago youths aboard the 40 foot sloop Mildred II endured a three day Lake Michigan storm. Skipper R B Welie and crew members Co Snapp Jr Raymond Johnson and Glenn Holland left Grant Harbor Chicago Sunday at five p.m. bound for Sturgeon Bay on a two week vacation. They faced hunger and sleeplessness but were rescued and brought to safety in Grand Haven Michigan.

International News Service Grand Haven Mich Lake Michigan Chicago R. B. Welie Co. R. Snapp Jr Raymond Johnson Glenn Holland Gant Harbor Sturgeon Bay

Mortgage balance sought in action against estate administrator

William W. Walls and W. S. Greer file a civil action against Emily B. Botham as administrator of John F. Botham to recover 2550 dollars plus costs alleged due on a mortgage.

William W. Walls W. S. Greer Emily B. Botham John F. Botham

Fire Chief Lynn urges safe and sane Fourth in New Castle

Fire Chief Chas H. Lynn calls for a safer Fourth celebrating Independence Day with restrictions on fireworks and sparklers. He cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters figures and past accidents, urges no near structures or porches, warns against noisy illegal displays, and stresses community cooperation for a fireless, safer holiday in New Castle.

New Castle Lynn National Board of Fire Underwriters New York New Jersey Long Island Jamaica N. Y Peekskill Chas. H. Lynn

Install New Pastor At Mountville Church

Rev. C. J. Williamson reported on the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of America held in Sharpsburg Pennsylvania. The Beaver Valley Presbytery met at Mountville U P Church and ordained Rev. George Cheeseman for Mountville and Portersville. The ordination sermon was by Dr. T. I Scott of India. Rev. Christian Kennedg was called to Oak Grove Church with ordination planned for July 9. Bethel U P Church to install a new pastor. Rev. R. H. Lackey presided in moderator’s absence.

C. J. Williamson Highland United Presbyterian Church General Assembly United Presbyterian Church of America Sharon Beaver Valley Mountville Portersville T. I Scott India H. P. Smith Woodlawn George Krupp Center U. P Christian Kennedg Oak Grove Bethel U. P. Church W. B. Smiley Rochester R. H. Lackey Mahoning

New Castle Chamber of Commerce to Seat Directors Thursday

The New Castle Chamber of Commerce will elect directors to fill term vacancies at a Thursday noon meeting at the Elks club. The session may also organize and elect officers for the coming year. Notice was given in letters from President O P Brown Tuesday.

New Castle Chamber of Commerce Elks Club O. P. Brown

Y M C A Boys Plan For Afternoon Hike

Harry S Day, Y M C A physical director, announced a hike for all members on Thursday afternoon starting at 4 30. Boys should meet promptly and bring suppers. A weiner roast will follow late in the evening.

Harry S. Day

Holy Communion at Trinity Church Observes St John the Baptist

Holy Communion will be held Thursday at 9 30 daylight saving time at Trinity Church for the feast of St John the Baptist. The choir will meet for practice Friday evening at eight.

Trinity Church

Night Swimming Classes May Open Monday June 28

Dwight H. Conner announces summer school night swimming could start Monday evening June 28 after pool cleaning and filter renovations. A small enrollment fee covers eight lessons and applicants need a doctor’s certificate within the last year. Enroll by calling 2844 mornings or 2098R afternoons. about 20 signed up, may reach 30, with a second date if enrollment exceeds limit. William Pritchard to instruct.

Dwight H. Conner Wiliam Pritchard South Side

Baltimore Fire Claims Mother and Infant Son

In Baltimore on June 23 Mrs Esther Benjamin a widow aged 256 and her infant son Leonard died in an apartment house fire. Mrs Eleanore Barrett 76 mother of Mrs Benjamin sustained severe burns and is expected to die. Eight residents were rescued as flames swept two floors.

International News Service Baltimore Esther Benjamin Leonard Eleanore Barrett Benjamin

Highland Scouts Ice Cream Social Draws Crowd

Highland Troop 18 hosted a successful ice cream social at the Highland U P church basement sponsored by the Baldwin class. About 300 attended. proceeds will fund troop camp expenses as committee members and Scoutmaster R F Davis praised donors and volunteers. The two towns plan joint activities and a camp trip from July 12 to July 24.

Highland Troop Baldwin Highland U. P Boston Grafton Brown and Wallace R. F. Davis Highland and Croton Croton School Croton

Three Day Soap Sale Highlights Bargain Prices

Local sale features Ivory Soap at 50 cents per dozen and Palmolive 6 for 39 cents. List includes Life Buoy Layman's Lux Colgates and Cuticura with three for prices and other brands like Big Bath and Greas Off Hard Water. Deals emphasize value per item and multiple per purchase.

Guest Ivory Layman’s Cuticura Colgates

Talcums and Envelopes Sale Notice

A compact price listing shows talcums and envelopes priced at fractions of a dollar. Items include 20c 29c 75c and $1.00 entries with small units like 1 pound writs and 2 packages envelopes referenced.

Price List Fragments From Aged Newspaper Clipping

Fragmented OCR shows assorted prices such as 39c 59c 79c and $1.19, with items like 26c 54c and 50c scattered. Unclear product names or dates accompany the figures in a disjointed listing.

Last Year’s Champ to Defend State Mouth Organ Title

The 1926 Lawrence county mouth organ championship, sponsored by the New Castle News, will be held at the Penn theatre for the first three days of next week. Last year’s champion, Bill Kennedy of 235 Smithfield Street, will defend his title. Other applicants include John F. Probst, Harry L. Dunlap, E. D. Black, and Charles Smalley. Entries accepted until Monday, June 28, with contestants from across the county aged 16 or older.

The New Castle News Penn Theatre Bill Kennedy Smithfield Street John F. Probst East Cherry Street Harry L. Dunlap Leasure Avenue E. D. Black N. Lee Avenue Charles Smalley West Falls Street Lawrence County New Castle News-Penn Theatre

To Visit Parents On European Trip

Hugh Shields a well known North Mill street man left New Castle for New York Tuesday evening to sail for a four months vacation to the British Isles. He plans to visit his parents in Ireland whom he has not seen for forty years during his trip.

Hugh Shields North Mill Street New Castle New York British Isles Mr. Shields Ireland

Masonic Field Day At Ashtabula Ohio

The annual Masonic field day and picnic will be held in Ashtabula Ohio on Thursday June 24 under Columbian Commandery Knights Templar. About ten thousand Masons from Ohio and western Pennsylvania plus families are expected. Special trains from Pittsburgh Youngstown will bring attendees from New Castle Alliance Warren Niles Painesville and surrounding areas.

Ashtabula Columbian Commandery Knights Templar Ohio

Kendrick Bans Ku Klux Klan Parade in Philadelphia

Mayor W Freeland Kendrick blocks a Ku Klux Klan parade and national conclave planned for September in Philadelphia. Police permit to stage the event on city streets and exposition grounds is withheld, and the Klan will not participate in the Sesqui Centennial celebration.

International News Service Philadelphia W. Freeland Kendrick National Klan Exposition Grounds

Untitled medical supply sale listing fragment

A fragment lists assorted items with prices such as rubber gloves 49c, teddy pants 35c, infant syringes 19c, water bottle 98c, fountain syringe 98c, comb syringe 1.39, rubber sheeting 89c, rubber sponges 10-15c, chocolate cherries 39c, and toilet water from 5c to 3.50.

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