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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
2
The New Castle Senior High School announces the staff for The Monitor for the coming year. Clyde Williams is editor-in-chief, first to hold the post since 1926. The list includes business manager Jack Fulker son and advertising manager James Chambers Jr. among others.
A collage of silent era film listings shows Penn Orchestra and Capitol ensembles presenting Fredrick, La Plant, Sennett and Gallant comedies plus talking reels. The article lauds New Castle club efforts to beautify Almira Home grounds with maple trees, shrubs, a crabapple hedge, and a planned spring bloom, framed by a philanthropist’s gift.
The Pennsylvania legislature established New Castle as a third class city on May 27, 1875 under Governor Hart. By 1969 it became a city, influenced by John White Geary’s era. The centennial celebration runs June 29 to July 4, 1926, postponed to align with better weather, marking a century from its early white trading outpost days to industrial progress along Washington Street. News notes the city’s growth and historical transformation in a retrospective on the birthday.
Seventy eight children attended the weekly story hour at the Frese Public Library in New Castle Tuesday afternoon in the Y M C A reading room. Master Jacob and The Mirror were dramatized and proved of unusual interest to the boys and girls with Miss Helen Minick in charge.
The women of New Castle present the city with its sole official gift on the anniversary day. The war memorial details were previously recounted. Mrs DeGraff Pearson, chairwoman of the Garden Club, announced landscaping plans for Almira Home including curbing along walks and a broken flag path under an arch of trees near the entrance.
Trial details reveal Perrell and four companions in a car when a curve near New Bedford caused a crash. Witnesses describe speeding at 25 to 45 mph, heavy drinking, and pressure to slow down as Candy Demonstrators Lester Miller other women testified about the events surrounding the fatal Carrico death.
Testimony identifies Harvey Spiker of Liscus as the man in the other car who met a vehicle on a curve and later heard a crash. He claimed not hogging the road and estimated the Perrell car’s speed at 50 mph. Stenographic notes by George B. Sprow Jr. say Perrell and Johnston were jailed today, seeking bail.
British officials believe President Coolidge can now call a conference as several countries bordering Germany near agreement on a pact. France prefers diplomatic exchanges, though may accept German liquid offers with changes as a discussion base. Britain aligns with Germany on European security, the Express reported.
Report notes Armstrong would push to revive the DIN and place it on the calendar. Other tax plan items including mercantile license and inheritance tax bill may be referred to the ways and means committee within a week. Leaders say changes could follow the governor’s objections after hearings set for next Tuesday afternoon with department heads explaining why funds are needed.
The Rev. Philip C. Pearson will discuss women in the Bible and Mary’s role at Trinity Church this evening at 8 during the festival service honoring The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The talk will explore testaments from Old and New Times, addressing reverence, neglect, and possible third viewpoints for open minded Christians.
The annual meeting of the First Baptist Church congregation will be held this evening at 7 40. Church officers and Sunday school officials will be elected during the session. An all member canvass is scheduled for next Sunday afternoon in city districts conducted by solicitors.
Charles Morris at 536 Sampson Street seeks a garage permit. Joseph Massage at 617 Etna Street applies for a small cement pudding. Frank Grune of 606 South Bay Street files for a shop building. A G Rubert at 308 Berger Place requests a residence and garage. Elizabeth Thomas at 320 Green Street applies for a fence.
A cluttered report recalls children and men in a marble game with youngsters at Mahoning and Atlantic avenues Tuesday afternoon. Spectators watched as participants engaged in set plays while a boy wandered a grocery store seeking bread, milk, and other items before recalling.
World War II era veteran Ralph Ernest Cartwright aged 89 died Wednesday March 26 at 4 40 p m at his home 99 Temple Avenue after extended illness from war service injuries He was born November 17 1897 in Warren Ohio and lived in New Certla for twenty eight years Surviving are his wife Florence Maxwell a daughter Debra Marie Cartwright his parents Mr and Mrs John Cartwright and several brothers and sisters Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8 30 p m at Maitland Memorial Methodist Church with American Legion honors Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery
Councilman Davies is confined to his residence with an attack of influenza. He has been unable to attend to council duties.
Weekly meeting of Rotary Boy Scout Troop 1 has been postponed until Friday April 3. All Scouts are urged to be present at Carnegie auditorium for an important session at the time.
Harrisburg March house of representatives passes general appropriation bill totaling 78 762 012 07 by 204 to 0 after more than an hour debate. Lawmakers vote against budget cuts to schools and agriculture while defending state police and beetle control funding.
Camp Fire Girls fall to Triangle team 12 to 6 in a fast gym game at Y W. Niemi leads Triangle with three field goals and a foul, while Camp Fire trails 8 to 5 at halftime. Substitutions noted, scoring details show Niemi five field goals and Woods four, with other players contributing for both sides.
NEW WILMINGTON Pa Mar The Westminster Juimata College debate set for the college chapel will begin at 7:15 PM instead of 7:15 as previously announced due to a radio program by the stmingster Girls Glee Club on KDKA.
Admitted Norman A. Morris of 202 Dickson Street and Harold Turner. Discharged IvzLel Grossman of Slippery Rock Mia Della George of Sheridan Avenue and Norman Morse of Dickson Street. A small blaze reported on West Washington near Tucker Brothers store when a man dropped a lit cigar. Fire crews responded from box 1 with no injuries.
Grass fires broke out in several districts outside the city limits. A blaze on land south of State Street extension and between the pavement end and Miller Avenue drew residents who fought to shield homes. Another large fire west of Scotland Lane was halted when a resident started a backfire that burned out the advance.
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