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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1926

Page

5

Senate Resumes Probe Of Funds In Illinois Primary Costs

The Senate slush fund committee renewed its probe into political spending by prohibition groups reaching Illinois during the Kansas era. Senator Caraway accused a 3 million dollar slush fund backing Frank L. Smith and William B. McKinley. The panel vows full publicity for contributors and recipients. Subpoenas issued to wet and dry witnesses included Captain Stayton of the anti prohibition group and Pennsylvania officials. The panel plans a thorough July Illinois primary inquiry after Congress adjourns.

William K. Hutchinson Washington Senate Slush Fund Committee Pennsylvania Ilinois Caraway Arkansas Frank L. Smith William B. McKinley Senate Anti-Saloon League Wet King Utah la Follette Wisconsin Reed Missouri Illinois Congress William H. Stayton Association Against the Prohibition Amendment George B. Woodruff

Armless Auto Driver Plans For Long Trip

Wilbur Baldwin the armless auto racer from Roseville announces plans for a nonstop cross continent drive to break the transcontinental record. He has just completed a continent round trip to chart his route and pilots his car with artificial arms. He previously logged 7 800 miles on his last journey.

International News Service Sacramento Cal Wilbur Baldwin Roseville Baldwin

Hold Wealthy Florida Man In Death Of Wife

A coroner jury will meet in St Petersburg Florida to decide if E M Elliott wealthy developer and promoter should be held for trial in the death of his wife whose skull was crushed on the back steps of their home Saturday night Elliott was jailed then released on 25000 bond His son Munson daughter Madeline and three servants were held as witnesses but released except the maid

International News Service ST. Petersburg Fla E. M. Elliott Elliott Clearwater Roy Booth Munson Madeline

Woodlawn Man Robbed by Two Men Near Pittsburgh Depot

Rody Memule of Woodlawn Pa reports two men invited him to ride with them to Woodlawn and robbed him of 50 dollars after driving to the outskirts of Pittsburgh. Detectives say they drew revolvers and ordered the money.

International News Service Pittsburgh Rody Memule Woodlawn Memule Pittsburgh & Lake Erie

Girl Drowns In Reservoir At Columbia

Thelma Elsager, 13, drowned at the Lockard Hollow reservoir that supplies Columbia after a concrete slab gave way. Bystanders failed to rescue her with improvised rope forms as volunteers discuss disaster prevention measures for the water supply site.

International News Service Columbia Lockard Hallow Thelma Elslager

Council Supports Narrower Winslow Avenue Cartway

Councilman Louis Genkinger announced Winslow Avenue residents prefer a 26 foot wide thoroughfare to protect shade trees. The council concurred with the residents’ wish to avoid a 30 foot cartway during resurfacing, preserving trees along the route.

Louis Genkinger Winslow Avenue

Suzanne Lenglen Scratched From Wimbledon Championship

Suzanne Lenglen will not participate in the Wimbledon championship this year her entry was scratched today at Wimbledon England confirming her absence from the tournament.

F. A. Wray International News Service Wimbledon England Mile Suzanne fLenglen Suzanne

Liberty Street Bids Sought for Resurfacing Project

Councilman William T. Burns moved a measure approved by the council directing the city clerk to advertise for bids to resurface Liberty Street from Claytop Street to Fremont Avenue.

William T. Burns Liberty Street Claytop Street Fremont Avenue

Religious and Fraternal Circles Meet in July

Central Presbyterian The Ladies Aid will hold an all day meeting in the church parlors on Wednesday. The Philathea Missionary Society will hold a picnic at the home of Mrs. Finnefrock Stop 36 Youngstown car line Thursday afternoon July 1. A picnic dinner will be served at six o'clock.

Central Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Philathea Missionary Society Finnefrock Youngstown Ladies’ Aid Society Epworth M. BE

Annual Bible School Picnic Committee Named

First United Presbyterian announces a committee for the annual Bible school and congregation picnic with George Smith C E McGrath and W J Brown. The event is expected mid July and July August services will be suspended. A baptism opportunity will be offered with next Sabbath morning service on July 4.

First United Presbyterian Bible School George Smith C. E. McGrath W. J. Brown

Annetta McKee Bible Class Meets at Nelson Home

The Annetta McKee Bible class will gather Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at 917 Marshall Avenue the home of Mrs J W Nelson. Mrs EF Warnock leads and Mrs Ida May Allison serves as teacher.

Annetta McKee J. W. Nelson Marshall Avenue EF. S. Warnock Ida May Allison

Cradle Roll Members to Meet at First Presbyterian

Mrs. Howard Magill, cradle roll superintendent, will host members and mothers in the church parlors on Tuesday June 29 from 2 to 4. Children under three not enrolled are invited. Assistants for the afternoon are Mrs. Frank Woods and Mrs. Robert Magill.

First Presbyterian Howard Magill Frank Woods Robert Magill

Local church hosts all day quilting and park picnic plans

Section Eight of the Woman's Missionary Society will hold an all day quilting at the church. Plans are underway for the Bible school annual picnic in July at Lakewood with the exact date to be announced later. The Roton Avenue M Bk Ladies Aid meets July 1 at Mrs. J D McCoy's home. Willing Workers Bible class hosts a Cascade Park breakfast for members on Wednesday at X o'clock. Brotherhood of American Yeomen meets June 29 in City Hall third floor with Youngstown degree team to initiate a large class. Evening to include games music and dancing. lunch by a committee.

Woman's Missionary Society Bible School Lakewood Roton Avenue M.bk Ladies’ Aid Society J. D. McCoy Martin Street Willing Workers Bible Class Cascade Park Brotherhood of American Yeomen Youngstown, O Charley Houk Edward Whiteman William Vokes Ralph Hay

Doreas Class Meeting Set at Church Parlors Thursday

The Doreas class holds a meeting in the church parlors Thursday evening with Mrs Coulter and Mrs Sullivan as joint hostesses The Woman's Missionary Society will meet in the church Friday evening.

Doreas Coulter Sullivan Woman's Missionary Society

Ladies Aid Meeting Planned By Lula Parks Committee

July 2 schedule notes Mrs Lula Parks leads a committee. The Ladies' Aid Society holds an all day meeting at the church on Thursday.

Community Meeting Schedule Notice

The notice lists a meeting on Tuesday evening June 2 at 7 30 at the home of Irvin Tate on Fairmont Avenue. A prayer and class meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the church.

Woman's Missionary Society Irvin Tate Fairmont Avenue

Community Notices and Meeting Schedule

Section One hosts a breakfast at Cascade Park on Wednesday morning. A. C. T. class meets Thursday July 1 at Mrs. E A Longs home on Boyles Avenue. Friday afternoon the Woman Missionary Society gathers at Mrs. C H Youngs home on Fast Wallace Avenue.

Cascade Park A.C. T E A. Long Boyles Avenue Woman Missionary Society C. H. Young Wallace Avenue

Woman's Relief Corps No I1 Meeting Schedule

The Woman's Relief Corps No I1 will gather Tuesday evening at eight o'clock in their hall located in the City building for a regular meeting.

Woman's Relief Corps Woman's Relief Corps, No. I1

Epworth M E Church Ladies' Aid Meeting Announced

The Ladies' Aid Society of Ep worth M E church will meet Wednesday at 1 PM. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society plans an annual picnic on Mrs Werck’s lawn, with Stritmater and C A Reed hosting at 329 and 333 Lincoln Avenue on Friday July 2 at noon.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society

Church Socials and Meetings Rescheduled This Week

The Third United Presbyterian Intermediate Society gathering is postponed one week. A hot social with a playlet and refreshments is set for Thursday at eight. The Woman's Missionary Society presents the entertainment. A Young People's Christian Union social is planned on the church lawn Saturday. W K Ferry leads the mid week prayer service Wednesday.

Third United Presbyterian Business Intermediate Society Woman's Missionary Society Young People's Christian Union Church W. K. Ferry

Bryce Hired as Paving Inspector for City Projects

City council appoints James Bryce as inspector for paving on Home street and Arlington avenue. He will be paid 150 dollars a month. The appointment follows a recommendation from City Engineer Miller to Councilman Louis Genk inger. Curb setting has begun on Home street with Arlington avenue curb work to start soon.

James Bryce Home Street Arlington Avenue Miller Louis Genkinger

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We thank friends neighbors for kindness sympathy shown in our bereavement and for floral tributes automobiles donated Also thank the manager and employer of Shenango pottery Mrs Sarah Hess I A Williamson Adv 11 We are a queer lot and a man will be careful for his new car s sake when he won t for his own

Shenango Pottery Sarah Hess I. A. Williamson

Charles Ferguson Returns Home From Mercy Hospital

Charles Ferguson, after eleven weeks in Mercy hospital, came home Saturday. He injured his foot in a fall from a scaffold months ago and required operation and treatment. Friends hope he will soon be able to use his foot again.

Charles Ferguson Mercy Hospital Mr. Ferguson

Reverend Woodin Preaches at Hillsville Church Service

Rev. L. L. Woodin of Hillsville former M E pastor preached at the Hillsville M E Church Sunday morning. A large congregation heard a very good sermon. Rev. J. L. Petrie occupied the pulpit in Hillsville for Rev. Woodin.

Hillsville M. EF M. E J. L. Petrie Woodin

Dorcas Meeting Set by Presbyterian Dorcas Chapter

Dorcas chapter of the Presbyterian Church holds a meeting on Thursday July 1 with plans for upcoming charitable activities. Members are urged to attend and participate in the discussions and arrangements.

Dorcas The Presbyterian Sunday

School to Hold Regular Meeting and Social Next Week

The monthly business meeting and social time are planned but time and place are not yet set, to be announced before Thursday. Twenty one ladies were hosted by the Bell Memorial church women last week for a pleasant evening.

The Bell Memorial Church

Services for Miss Ora Kirkwood Tuesday at M E church

Funeral services for the late Miss Ora Kirkwood are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M. E. church with Reverend J. L. Petrie in charge.

Ora Kirkwood M. E J. L. Petrie

Local residents share weekend visits across towns

J L Cook of Carnegie returns home after visiting daughter Mrs C B Morrow in Kay street. Miss Margaret McGrath returns from Chicago. Ed Cook and family visit foreld home in Zelienople. Many families, including McKim Dindinger McCready McGrath and Ayres, travel to New Castle, Bessem er Mahoningtown and other nearby towns for weekend visits.

J. L. Cook Carnegie Margaret McGrath Chicago Ed Cook Zelienople George Cook Roy McKim and Clyde W. Fef. Dindin H. J McCready Lillian McCready Roy McKim Clyde McKim W. E. Dindinger Evelyn Bessemer E. M. Ayres New Castle Thomas McGrath Findley Margaret M. J. McGrath Kay Street

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