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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1925
Page
6
New Castle undertaker Walford and S. Rice Co backed by a national funeral director's group argue the old funeral ritual has been modernized. They say mortician title replaces undertaker, hearses give way to dignified transport, black crepe gives to floral badges, and lengthy rites are shortened with everyday dress.
Washington Street shines in banners flags and gay colors from courthouse to public square. Trahan Company and local stores decorate façades while tenants vie for most festive display. The street likely presents its gayest appearance this week with the public square awaiting finish.
Elaborate preparations describe the Court of Honor with thirty pillars and a display of huge red white and blue banners. Lights will be strung between them to enhance the city’s appearance at eight.
Cascade Park in the town celebrates its fifth anniversary with a full Centennial Week of events. Manager E D McKibben announces daily attractions at the recreation park, including an open horseshoe tournament at 4 PM, grand carnival afternoons and evenings, dancing in the Saloon Pavilion with Nick Whyte's Southerners, spectacular fireworks displays midweek, and a water carnival at Cascade Beach and Crystal Lake on Thursday. Medals will be awarded in junior and senior events, with a large turnout anticipated from eastern Pennsylvania and western Ohio. Mardi Gras celebrations are planned Friday and Saturday with many features, aiming for record crowds through Saturday night and Fourth of July features.
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MOUNDSVILLE W Va June 26 Entering the home of his fiancée Jane White 37 near McMechen John Tudor 40 confronted fiancé Otto Albright 28 and opened fire Albright died instantly White was fatally wounded in the neck and is in critical condition Tudor fled police searched the area for the suspect while the shooting stunned a small town more details awaited.
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