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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1927
Page
8
The tax valuation in New Castle has risen by 37 511 700 since 1914 due to population growth and construction. Personal valuations grew to 2 310 950 and real estate to 35 200 750. In 1927 personal taxes reach 3 458 930 and real estate 55 007 110. 1914 figures were 1 147 990 and 19 806 360 respectively.
Mercer County commissioners seek Water Supply Commission approval to build a reinforced concrete bridge at Carlton for the Lake to the Seas Highway replacing a 60 foot structure with a 24 foot span. Bids will follow approval. the project is the only major bridge planned this summer. Garden Party proceeds for the Children's Home exceed initial expectations as funds continue to arrive.
Sufficient sources ease fear of lack of results as Mercer Cottage Hospital marked three years since Dr D B Vogan purchased it from the state. The hospital has treated about 2,700 patients with 2,000 operations, including 1,500 major and 500 minor procedures. Capacity rose from 25 to 45 beds and will reach 60 after the horses home is completed. First year patient count 612, second year 23. Tuberculin testing of Mercer County cattle continues with 20 veterinarians and 20,000 head tested since June 6. Big townships expected to finish by Saturday. A.D. Brocklehurst of Jackson Centre recuperating at Mercer Hospital with a broken right leg. Court House custodian George McElheney praises park improvements around the building as well kept flower beds, lawns, and shrubs enhance the area.
Howard Truby sues for 25000, joined by Paul Daniels and Pinter in a multi party auto collision case on February 9 1927 on East Market street. Daniels and another occupant claim injuries, while Truby seeks 25000 and Daniels 5000. The filing cites serious injuries from the wreck involving Truby and Daniels.
Scout camp this fall features ghost tales, minstrel shows, and a big night of awards and demonstrations. Friday afternoon kicks off magic tricks by Dayle Galahan and Houdini style acts, followed by fire building, cooking and scout cooking tests, with leaders and stockade groups organized for the week.
The General Hugh Mercer Chapter of the D AR voted a 154 per year scholarship to Grove City College, plus 50 for the Pennsylvania window memorial and chapel at Valley Forge. The closing meeting at Mrs. W S McKay’s Greenville home was attended by about 36 Grove City ladies.
Samuel L. McCracken announces his candidacy for Judge of Common Pleas in Lawrence County. He pledges to serve with justice without fear or favor if nominated and elected, urging Republican voters to support his bid.
Star of Wales lodge holds regular meeting at Manuel Baptist Church on Saturday July 2 with Daniel Richards in charge. The sick committee report will be given and preparations for the coming annual convention in Utica, NY during July will be made. Henry T. Jones and Griffith Thomas will represent the lodge at the Utica convention. Misses Mary and Elizabeth Harvard have returned home.
After time with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Armstrong of New York City several former New Castle residents were met including Annie Williams and Mrs Dorothy Davies Mrs John Evans of Millstreet the well known singer leaves for Lorain to attend the annual women's Welsh Club convention as a representative and lead singer return from visit Dr William M Davies and daughter of South Jefferson SiGe have returned home after extended visit with his brother Hugh Davies of Indiana Thomas of the New Castle mail carrier force will leave hospital this week for home following successful eye operation News from Dr T Hopkin Evans of Liverpool England that he is home safe after directing Welsh singing festivals at Ocean Grove Rev and Mrs Edwin Aubrey who spent months at the home of Mr and Mrs John Evans of Mill Street are now at their summer home at Ocean Grove
Attorneys for the United Mine Workers of America sought a solution to the Pittsburgh Terminal Coat Corporation's water siege affecting miners in Castle Shannon company houses. State health inspectors traced water sources and labeled two springs serving 60 families as dangerous. they advised boiling water and filed detailed test reports to the state board of health in Harrisburg.
New Castle Glee Society completes plans for its annual outing at Lakewood Beach on the Fourth of July. A day of entertainment is planned with an engaging program for members and a general good time anticipated. Tom Taggart may have preferred a Democratic candidate named Cotton.
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