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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
27
Mrs. B. J. Powers of Chicago filed charges against Henry Miller 27 from New Castle for stealing a $400 diamond ring. Miller was last seen at a hotel before police located him missing after he supposedly took the ring while she played the piano.
County official F M Davis shows off two ancient newspapers from the county collection. One is the New England period piece, illustrating early local journalism and historic headlines.
The Land Weekly Journal of Boston dated April 8, 1728 and the New York Morning Post of November 7, 1783 are both yellowed with age yet remain in very good preservation.
J. D. Reebel, a prominent local insurer, owns a half dollar dated 1825 marking New Castle’s incorporation. The coin remains in excellent condition with a edge inscription reading fifty cents and thirteen stars along the rim amid next week’s celebration events.
A quip about indistinguishable sounds and the humor of seasonal traits, suggesting June weather blurs lines between tools and pests.
Seventh Ward News notes Vacation Bible School in Mahoning School concludes its three week term with high attendance. Over 100 pupils enrolled, average 85 percent present, industrial class near perfect attendance. Parents invited to Friday session 9 to 11 30 a m for class work exhibition. Dr Miner will demo Bible lessons, pupils sing, and crafts show purses boards knives baskets and more. Leaders Miss Ellis Mrs Davis and Rev Miner mark the year as very successful. Most students come from the Methodist church with some from Christian and Presbyterian.
Plans are under way for a Mahoning school alumni reunion during Centennial week. The event gathers graduates from 1991 1902 and 1903 with about 100 attendees and families. Thirteen teachers from those years will attend along with guests including W A Moore and D E Conner. The gathering runs 2 to 5 p m Thursday July 2 at the Mahoning school followed by a Cascade park picnic dinner led by J H Gwin and W W McGaughey.
Miss Alice Robison of Cherry street moves from two years with Mr and Mrs George Hoffman to live with her uncle S Frisbee in Detroit Mich starting Monday.
Miss Sylvia Barnes of North Cedar street organized a pipe organ class at Mahoning Methodist church with six pupils Myrtle Butts Margaret Miller Mary Jane Gwin Chester Johnston Ruth Shaw and R B McClure. Barnes plans summer lessons and then to go to Singapore as a missionary in the fall.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Solomon of Wayne street and Max and Jack Solomon of Clayton street have returned home from New Cumberland West Virginia where they visited relatives. They were accompanied home by Harry McNeil of New Cumberland who is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Solomon on West Clayton street.
William Wray renovates the Crescent Theatre at Liberty Street by laying a new floor installing a ventilator and redecorating the interior The theatre entrance was recently painted indicating ongoing improvements.
Miss Jane Gilson spends the summer with Mrs. Rebecca Gilson at 201 West Clayton street. She is an experienced dressmaker seeking dressmaking work during the season.
All participants in the school pageant during Centennial week must attend practice at Ben Franklin junior high on Friday at 1 20 p m June 26. London scientist notes wasps are affectionate but one would not want one in their lap.
St Marys Council Knights of Columbus will use their North Jefferson street Home to feed the public during Centennial Week in New Castle. Ladies in welfare work will supervise serving and management with two cooks handling the kitchen. Meals priced to cover actual cost. lunch 11 am to 2 pm and dinner 5 pm to 7 30 pm.
Youngstown must cover a 175000 deficit from former administrations as per Finance Director Arthur H Williams. The deficit plus new state bills will worsen next year's finances despite a 1.1 mill levy. Some council members warn of closing fire stations and cutting expenses to balance the budget, with details to come after ongoing work.
Eight men secured employment through the state employment agency at the Y M C A this week. Jobs listed include boiler inspectors pipe fitters and vacancies for moulders. The department notes current hiring aligns with monthly averages.
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