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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1925

Page

9

Twenty Three Women Reduce 260 Pounds in May

The Health department notes remarkable progress in New Castile YWCA reducing classes during a 15 week term. Among 23 regular attendants total weight loss reached 269 pounds and total measurements 225 inches. Average loss per member about 11 pounds, with top individual losses of 22 pounds and multiple measurement gains. The report praises improved vivacity and urges continued exercise and diet.

New Castile Health Department of The

Sacred Concert Postponed by City Club

At a meeting last evening the sacred concert planned for next Sunday at the First Congregational church under the Women's Welsh club was postponed one week to Sunday evening May 24 at the same venue. Mrs. John Evans will arrange the program with top talent including the New Castle Glee Society and Pittsburgh tenor Howard Thomas. The city is promised one of its best programs in a long time.

First Congregational Church Women's Welsh Club Wold John Evans New Castle Glee Society Howard Thomas Goloist Pittsburgh

Star of Wales Lodge Set for May 16 Meeting

The Star of Wales Lodge will hold an important meeting next Saturday evening May 16 at 7 30 at the Emmanuel Baptist church school room. New members are to take the degrees and the lodge reports receiving communications from various lodges.

Star of Wales Lodge Emmanuel Baptist Church

Griffin Thomas Reelection Bid At Wales Lodge Convention

Testimony on the body and soul support for Grift h Thomas of Waldo Street for another term as honorable secretary. William J. Davin to serve as convention delegate from Wales Lodge. Convention scheduled for next August in Rome New York.

Griffith Thomas Waldo Street William J. Davin State of Wales Lodge Rome N. Y

Croton Man Hit By Automobile at Intersection

Clark Fliey of Riverview Avenue was struck by J. B. Shaffer’s auto at Martin street and Croton Avenue Tuesday. Shaffer claimed he was turning from Martin into Croton. Flick sustained only minor bruises and appears not seriously hurt.

Clark Fliey Riverview Avenue J. B. Shaffer Canford Avenue Martin Street Croton Avenue

Rev Thomas Will Preach In Wales Tour Details

Rev Thomas and Mrs Emrys Thomas of Emmanuel Baptist church prepare for a July 1 departure to Wales. Word from Wales says Rev Hugh Jones, brother in law of John Evans of Cash Buyers store, leads a preaching tour across England and Wales for the Thomases. They will stay with David J. Thomas at Byn Road Llanelly South Wales.

Emrys Thomas Emmanuel Baptist Church Wales Hugh Jones John Evans Cash Buyers England Arc Tange Thomas Mra David J. Thomas Byn Road Llanelly South Wales

School Physician Examines 1082 Pupils in City

The city school physician Dr Mary J Baker and nurse Emme J Dodds examined 1082 pupils in April. Their general work covered many ailments and included inspection of fifteen classrooms to assess sanitary conditions, reported to the school board via the superintendent on Tuesday night.

Mary J. Baker Emme J. Dodds

Card Of Thanks For Mia Reynolds Widow Help And Sympathy

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our mother Mia Reynolds. The children Mary M. Reynolds and Lecarity express gratitude for floral tributes and care donated.

Mia Mary M. Reynolds Lecarity

Rin Tin Tin the Greatest Dog Actor in Film History

A crowd cheered Rin-Tin-Tin as a featured Warner Bros. canine star in The Lighthouse by the Sea at Régent Theatre. The famous police dog, known for jumping bread, endurance, and dramatic stunts on horseback, has trained for screen combat, guard duties, and pursuit. Cast includes Louise Fazenda, Buster Collier Jr., Lyman Broening, Mathew Betz, Charles Hill Mailes, among others.

Rin-Tin-Tin Warner Bros Régent Theatre Lire Owen Tavis Rin- Tin-Tin Louise Fazenda Buster’ Collier, Jr Lyman Broening Mathew Betz Charles Hill Mailes Rin-Tin-Tio

No Action Taken On North Street Bridge Matter

County Commissioners and city council members met at the courthouse to discuss a proposed bridge over the Ne shamnock to relieve traffic in New Castle. Commissioner Matthews said funding this year is unlikely, but a bridge will be built in the coming years. If built, the span would likely run from North street to Croton avenue, with the Allan property on the North street side owned by the city. Councilman Burns urged studying a second option from South Mi astreet to Lawrence street. The gathering was a preliminary discussion with more meetings expected to tackle the traffic issue by shifting vehicles away from the Neshannock creek bridge on Washington Street.

Neshamnock New Castle Matthews North Street Croton Avenue Allan Burns South Mi Astreet Lawrence Street Commissionera Neshannock Creek Washington Streat

Rome and London linked by direct telephone wires

Rome and London are on speaking terms today after the first direct telephonic communication between the Italian and British capitals last night. The five minute conversation marked the initial link between the two cities by wire, connecting Rome and London for the first time in an official capacity.

International News Service London Rome

Historic Jap Gate Sold For Two Thousand Dollars

In Tokyo on May 13 a feudal era gate dating to Japan's feudal ages sold for about $2000. Built by the feudal lord Nambu, it is a rare type once near Prince Kunt's palace before falling into disrepair. Buyer Magakia Haneda, an antiquities collector, plans to preserve it as a specimen of feudal art.

International News Service Tokyo Japan Nambu Kunt Magakia Haneda

Custody Sought For Son In Habeas Corpus Case

In Butler Pennsylvania on May 13 Mrs Helen Shoemaker of Mara filed habeas corpus to gain custody of her five year old son alleging illegal detention at the home of his grandfather Charles F Shoemaker. Judge John A Henninger set May 14 for return of the writ and a hearing.

Butler Helen Shoemaker Mara Aleges Charles F. Shoemaker Mare John A. Henninger

Company K Drill Tonight at City Building

Company K will drill this evening at seven o'clock at the city building. The Fourth Regiment Sons of Veterans will meet for drill and participation is urged for all members. Lieutenant C. M. Gillespie requests attendance if possible.

Sons of Veterans C. M. Gillespie

Local Folks Gather in New Castle and Nearby Areas

Edemrg G T Able returned from New Castle hospital for treatment. Chancellor Tay, in the navy at Newport, has a furlough. Priscilla Stanley and granddaughters Alice and Betty Mack visited Lewis in New Castle. J M Hofmeister and Clare Hoover’s family visited relatives. Mrs Shoat of West Middlefield visited her mother Mrs Park. Rev Moore Sanborn and others called on I M Hofmeister. Aimon Textler and Henorietta Richard’s daughter hosted relatives from Niles. Balloon records note a 38 hour flight with several up for eight years.

Tay Navy Newport KK L Priscilla Stanley Alice Betty Mack Lewis New Castle J. M. Hofmeister Clare Hoover Masury. C Harry, Park John Shoat Weat Middle- Aox John Park Moore Sanborn Franklin I. M. Hofmeister Aimon Textler Niles, O Questa Henorietta Richaard Charlie Mack William Ossler G. T. Able Frank Coates E. F. Ashton Albert Hewitt

Evans Triple Phosphates Promises Nerve Energy Boost For Thin People

A period ad touts Evans Triple Phosphates as a natural remedy for thin nervous individuals seeking nerve force energy and endurance. It claims the product feeds nerve and bone cells and improves strength of body and mind, urging purchase at McKee’s Kurt Rate, McKinley & Frantz, and other druggists.

Evans McKee Kurt Rate McKinley & Frantz

Mayor Kendrick Misses Visit by Gov Al Smith

Philadelphia May 1 The visit of Gov. Al Smith to City Hall was brief and uneventful. Mayor Kendrick was not in residence and Smith said he had come to pay respects before returning to New York.

Kendrick Gov. AL. Smith International News Service Philadelphia W. Freeland Kendrick al” Smith New York City Hall

West Side School Plumbers Sought for Modern System

Paul Griffiths representing the Parents-Teachers Association urged the school board to install modern plumbing and heating before the 1925 26 school year. The board said the move had been considered and would proceed once an efficient plan is chosen.

West Side Paul Griffiths Parents- Teachers Association of Griffiths

Westminster Star May Coach In Ohio

Dick Barrat former Westminster College quarterback and pupil of John Carroll University of Cleveland may be signed to coach Columbiana High Letron. Barrat played for the United Presbyterians for two seasons and was rated as one of the best field generals in Class B circles. He graduates at Cleveland in Jugs.

Dick Barrat Westminster College John Carol University of Cleveland Columbiana Barret United Presbyterians

Terrace Avenue School Tops City Attendance in April

Terrace avenue school led city schools in April attendance with 9 833 average daily attendance out of about 10 000 pupils. Aiken and West Side schools posted the lowest averages at 92 percent each, according to Superintendent Ben G Graham's monthly report presented to the school board Tuesday night.

Terrace Avenue Ben G. Graham Aiken West Side

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