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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
1
In Joliet on May 12 Mrs Mary Paige born in 1818 reflects on changing times. Her husband recently died at 105, and she now lives with her daughter, aged 82, remaining active daily and engaged in housework and life.
Plymouth Va May 12 Col John G Coolidge father of the president must be spared by curiosity seekers and correspondence cranks. This edict came from his personal physician Dr Cram who visited the 80 year old man after a momentary collapse. Hundreds of thoughtless persons from far and wide have intruded weekly on his privacy.
A reader muses on long idle weeks away from work and the lure of travel amid dreams of sea and mountains. The text suggests time will pass quickly yet exhaustively with money spent, leaving the author tired and broke upon return as warm weather lingers.
Harvey G. Bintrim assigned as a Crkst lieutenant with Troop A in the Pennsylvania National Guard at New Castle. The announcement by Adjutant General Frank D. Beary in Harrisburg Monday lists various appointments across departments and units statewide.
Council delays resurfacing Neshannock and Terrace avenues as members split on material choice. Miller pushes Amiesite with Allegheny Paving’s Trinidad asphalt bid of 6925 debated. bid not awarded pending further discussion on best material and final decision.
James Kenny arrested Saturday by Officer Pete Hillers on Neshaennock avenue with a complete burglar kit was released Monday afternoon after no burglar evidence could be found. He was ordered to leave the city.
Westminster College plans an active role in the Centennial week beginning June 28. Dr W Charles Wallace president of the college visited the city Monday and secured a booth to serve as the headquarters for the college during the festivities. The booth will also act as a center for former students of Westminster College and for all interested in Lawrence County’s college affairs.
Government engineers will use dynamite to surface two victims trapped in the steamer Norman wrecked in the Mississippi river 16 miles below Mempuhls. Dredges and anchors failed to free the bodies after three days of fruitless attempts. Relatives keep vigil on the shore as motor boats patrol the river hoping for any sign of life.
Westminster College will stage the annual May Day pageant on the college athletic field May 30, moving from campus to accommodate crowds. A. A. McDonald says bleachers will surround the field, with reserved seating via Mr Mac Donald. Mrs Mary McConaghie directs the production in Spanish netting, with every girl in the school and many male students participating. The story centers on the Three Moorish princes Grey and the Rone of the Alhambra from Irving's Alhambra, featuring Miss Florence Pollard and Miss Dorothy Clifton in prominent roles.
General Charles Mangin, who led the combined French American army at Cantigny and the Somme drive, died in Paris on May 16 from uremia acute appendicitis. A World War famed commander, he was decorated by the American government for distinguished service. He led the Tenth French Army including the American First Division at Cantigny and the First and Second Divisions at Soissonne during the July 18 drive.
New Castle High School presented trophies gold footballs and gold basketballs to football and basketball players during chapel exercises in the senior auditorium. Principal Orth and Coach Gilbert lauded the teams. Day won three letters in football basketball and track, while others earned multiple honors. A silver loving cup went to the senior girls team captain Louige Kirker, and a copper shield plus cups were given for class tournament and Penn Relay accomplishments.
A death record notes the passing of Willion FF Weel aged 78 in Pa and Mora edd, with reference to Werley A. Cral. The notice records the deceased and related names in a concise local obituary style.
Washington today showed renewed optimism that the long running French debt dispute may resolve before summer. Ambassadors Herrick and Caillaux reopened talks in Paris while Caillaux adopts a frank view of France liabilities, prompting renewed belief in a final adjustment. Senator Reed urged France to meet its obligations, warning of consequences if delays continue.
A Pittsburgh incident left one boy dead and ten injured when an automobile plowed into a group watching a motorcycle repair. The driver, Raymond Lewis, 8, was seized but saved from harm by police and held for coroner's investigation. Injured named include Edward Todd, Stanley Konwalaky, and Samuel Sapella with seven others hurt.
Dr W T Wishart pastor of the Eighth United Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh will be principal speaker on the Wertinator College commencement program in June announced by Prof G W Mead committee chair. Wishart has visited the college several times and is renowned for pulpit and educational talks. The Baccalaureate sermon will be preached Jan 7 by Dr W Charles Wallace college president. Rev G A Long Homewood Avenue church Pittsburgh graduate of 1908 will deliver the Christian Association sermon on June 7. Commencement exercises will be held at the Presbyterian church.
Contributions to the Endress Re- Cet Fund started a week ago as the News continued to come in Monday though totals dropped. Many still intend to contribute yet have not done so. John Endress faces pressing need for ready money after a fire destroyed his barn, livestock, machinery, and grain, a loss deemed highly deserving of Lawrence County attention. Contributions continue at the News office from donors including Mrs. Martha Ricedlar, Miss Margaret Huston, John Q. Totten, A. Friend Bea, George Blair, and Kay.
Police seek gunmen after Henry Ginsberg 38 and Hyman Jacobson are killed at a Brooklyn smoker. The attackers, in a car with a siren, fled the scene as both men died, one at the table and the other in the driveway.
Chief Nanny Dysart issued parking rules for circus day on North Cedar street Mahoning avenue and nearby blocks. No vehicles may park Wednesday between the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing and North Cedar street to avoid congestion. Signs were posted and enforcement begins to keep traffic flowing.
Field Marshal Paul Von Hindenburg was sworn in as president amid a tense Reichstag. Communist deputies walked out as he pledged allegiance to the republic and the people’s economic struggle, while nationalist factions cheered and shouted support.
Olympia Macri returned to court in New Haven for the continuation of her trial for the murder of John Sheik Bagnano. The fourth week opened with many women and girls among the spectators while the state’s star witness prepared to testify. The crowd of applicants waited outside as courtroom doors closed.
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