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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1925

Page

2

Aged Woman Found Dead in Home Early Today

Mrs. Mahala Fleeger aged about 74 was found dead in bed at her niece’s home on Oak Street. Suspected heart trouble given as cause. she had been visiting relatives in the city for about four weeks. Funeral services scheduled Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the New Brighton home of Bert Guy with interment in New Brighton cemetery.

Mahala Fleeger Steven O'Cluck Nieos Jenkins Oak Street Fleegers Cat Bert Guy New Brighton Kerviers Wiii Guy

Man Under Influence Bathes Fully Clothed in Big Run

Milks Vahosky, intoxicated, waded into the Big Run on Pennsylvania Avenue wearing all clothes. He acted out mermaid fantasies to the amusement of onlookers as police were notified. Sergeant Dr. T. Nelson detained him and he was held briefly before release.

Milks Vahosky Pennsylvania Avenue Dr. T. Nelson Beiga Rel

Trustees Named By First Baptist Church At Chewton

CHEWTON May 20 The board of trustees for the new First Baptist Church at Chewton is announced J H Dedsor G WM Goatly Charles Matthews Samuel Kimble W R Robinson is president G H Goatly vice president W Vo King secretary and W M Goatly assistant secretary and treasurer Florida man wants bachelors to pay a tax maybe luxury tax.

Chewton New First Baptist Church J. H. Dedsor G. WM. Goatly Charles Matthews Samuel Kimble W. R. Robinson G. H. Goatly W. Vo King W. M. Goatly Florida L. Young Elizabeth Eckles Margaret Reed Pomeroy Chapin Arthur Brown Elizabeth Geiger Sherman Levine Viala Irwin F. L. Orth F. B. McAllister First Christian Church

Where to Go Tonight On Stage And Film

A local entertainment listing highlights movies and stage acts including Wolves Of The Road and Learning To Love with Constance Talmadre and Antonio Moreno, The Spat Family, Michel Kurzene, and Alice Terry. Also noted are Fox Sons and Regent shows with Jack Holt and Noah Beery, plus Pathe News reels. The piece mentions radio broadcasting by Westinghouse and a plan for the Senior High School Orchestra to tune in from New Cassio Friday, airing at 8 24% o'clock.

Penn Constance Talmadre Antonio Moreno Spat Family Tunters Michel Kurzene Vonia Alexander America Westinghouse Company New Cassio Lawrence KDA

Masons Prepare Parade as Stone Laying Draws Thousands

Chairman Harry C Urmson reported the Consistory chorus and William Hodgkinson noted the Consistory band will perform for the parade and summer outings. Mrs Rebecca Bowden said women guests will be entertained with meals at the High Twelve club, a trip to Shanango Pottery, Field Club tea, and a city auto tour ending at Cascade Park. Castada Park will reserve the dancing pavilion for Masons on June 10 with hundreds of autos provided for transportation and plans to ensure a memorable event. The meeting adjourned to May 26 for further details.

Harry C. Urmson William Hodgkinson Taglangs Masons Rebecca Bowden The Wimodausis High Twelve Club Shanango Pottery Cascade Park Don McKibben Castada Park Jess Gibson Masonic Fraternity

New Castle Orchestra Seeks Quality on KDKA Air

KDKA music directors express surprise at local school orchestra. La Verne Irving conducts a Centennial concert preview with a 1 45 PM Friday broadcast and a 10 PM closing. Saudek praises New Castle talent while stressing high standards and global reach of KDKA programs.

Uestion Guelux la Verne Irving Saudek New Castle KDA Mr. Saudek KDKA

Grocery Stock Case With Jury

In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on May 20 the trial of L N Ridenour president and seven Continental Grocery officers moves to a jury in federal court. The defendants face charges of misusing funds in the sale of alleged worth less stock as jurors hear the case. Other named defendants include J T Seaver O Dunlap W M Whitney F L Keneig W A Cowell H O Onler and Walter Teminig.

International News Service Pittsburgh L.N. Ridenour Continental Grocery Company Eric Law Ridenour J. T. Seaver W. M. Whitney FL. Keneig

Familiarity Quiz Prompts City Knowledge Challenge

The New Castle News invites all residents, including students, to answer today’s questions about local trains, the first Secretary of the state Board of Trade, and local artists. Send name and address to the Liquary Hiditor in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

New Gastic Reorganized Board of Trade Liquiry Hiditor New Castle News New Castle, Pa

Fragmentary Local Scene Across Town From Fragmented OCR

A garbled OCR passage sketches scattered town scenes including a patrolman fueling a motorcycle, children loading packing boxes on a Ute wagon, an elder showing a photo, a street with Cro ton avenue, a Barns or Boyles avenue bell bat use, train flowers near Fuuliator works, clerks in a department store, a lunch outing, a man buying spectacles, and a boy making a home made fan near Shenango over Grant street bridge. The text is highly fragmented with many unclear names and places.

Thousands Face Starvation As Mines Shut Down

Mass hunger looms in South Wales as coal production ends the industry throttles the region. A separate report details a family shooting tragedy with Lucile Wunsch, a 15 year old girl, accused after killing her mother and wounding two others in a frenzied attack. the father and another woman were shot, and Lucile shows remorse only for the mother. Meanwhile in Missouri, Sen. Selden P. Spencer lies in state with thousands paying final tribute. city crowds, officials, and lawmakers attend services in St Louis, reflecting on a statesman of national note.

Lucille Luciel Lucie Wunsch Miss Simneck

Sunday Concert by City Soloists at First Congregational

Well known soloists from the city join a sacred concert at the First Congregational church for the Warren's Welsh Club. George Anthony and Harry Ey-Jans, former Mountain Ash Choir members, perform solos and a duet with Evans. Miss Blodwen Lewis, a leading contralto, sings Return Unto Thy Rest, O My Soul. Frances Gibson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Gibson, sings I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say.

First Congregational Church Warren's George Anthony Harry Ey- Jans Mountain Ash Choir Mr. Anthony Elijah D. Pugh Evans Frances Gibson Walter Gibson Coningham Avenue Jesus

Police Court News Highlights Fines for Miscellaneous Offenses

Reports of arrests by Lieutenant Kennedy and officers Morner and Phaner last night. Fines paid include 26 dollars for disorderly house, 5 dollars for dog at large, 3 dollars for running down a red flag at North and Jefferson streets.

Fick Bee Angro Kennedy Oliiers Morner and Phaner Jones Mataing The H. E. Wharton North Jefferson

Deaths Of The Day In Sharon and New Castle region obituaries

Obituaries note the sudden death of Mrs Edith M Lauvix Lewis aged 55 of Sharon from a stroke and list survivors including John B Lewis Partha Lewis Ophel and Hilda. Funeral from home with Rev R H McCartt. John George Braun aged 83 a longtime tailor of New Castle dies May 20. Survived by wife Mary Phea, Lawrence and Mrs Frank H Morrow and 11 grandchildren. Lisa Lena Ferranolla 21 dies at home. funeral at St Vitus church. Gerald Francis McCormick dies. funeral mass at St Marys cemetery with pallbearers listed.

Edith M. Lauvix Edith M. Lewis James Birt Patterson Aveing Sharon Lewis Henry C. Lewis John B. Lewis Ophel Hilda Partha Lewis Kenyon College R. HW. McCartt Oakwood Cemetery John George Braun New Castle William P.ree Boyles Mr. Braun Wurtembuts Germany John Braun New Brighton Washington Street Braun Bethany Lutheran Church William P. Iea Lawrence Braun Frank H. Morrow Lisa Lena Ferranolla F. Ferranolla South Beaver Street Mary Alma Anthony Raymond Frank Andrew John Philomena Nery St. Vitus Gerald McCormick Gerald Francis McCormick St. Mary's Cemetery Fr. Fitzpatrick Walter Smith James Coleman Edward Sheridan Francie Morrissy John Burns Norman Travers

District Meeting Of Methodists Held At Mercer

A two day session of the New Castle district of the Erie Conference met at Mercer Pa with 44 ministers in attendance. Bishop Francis Z McConnel of Pittsburgh and district superintendent F S Neigh led the gathering. Rev R A Thorppson hosted, meals were provided by local ladies, and Christian stewardship was a key theme highlighted by speaker T Robinson of Grave City.

Suscel Mercer New Castle Erie Methodist Church Loware Francis Z. McConnel Pittsburgh Neigh New Castile R.A .Thorppson T. Robinson Grave City Grace M. E. Church Shar City Tien Eek Renal Estate

Rubber Works Assembly Line Tour Noted In Afternoon

Report describes sequence at The Republic Rubber Works during an afternoon shift. Hose range from rubber washing to wrapping in the shipping department was observed.

Repuilic Rubber Works

Grove City College staff named for 1926 yearbook

Special to The Mews reports Grove City College selects the Ouija staff for the 1926 yearbook The Ouija with George McCune as editor and Paul Chapman as business manager Also named are John Hutchison Josh Pinkerton Park Williams Donald McFay Eugene Bernard Katherine Fisengari Eugene Hammond and Frank Shumeker The obituary note for Rev John W Bischoff adds that he died at age 64 with other family details and a police report mentions a car theft incident in Neshanpock Avenue on May 18

Grove City Grove ‘City College The Ouija George McCune Paul Chapman Lwa John Hutchison Josh Pinkerton Park Williams Donald McFay Eugene Bernard Katherine Fisengari Eugene Hammond Frank Shumeker

Grove City Chemistry Class Visits Youngstown Mill

Grove City high school chemistry students under Prof. Marty Henson visited the Sleet and Tube Mill and the Public Rubber Company in Youngstown Ohio. The group numbered 47 and toured the plant and offices, dining at the company cafeteria at noon.

Grove City School Youngstown Grove City Grove City High School Marty Henson Tepublic Rubber Company Youngspawn Ceompany

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Mrs. Flreger Agerk Ti First Baptist Church Atkinson Paint & Glass Company North Mill Street Bell Penn Theatre Besc DOW Clark Mackie Euwer’s Strand Wolves of the Road Caintol Alice Terry Lige Conley Nixon Seenu Qwen Francia McDonald Clara Cushman George Summerville Fox | Sons Regent Jack Holt Lole Wilson Noah Beery Madge Bellamy Willits Haines Arthur Lake Frank Merill Capitol Tage One State Hightay Paty Croton Avenue Stevetis Boyles Avenue Fuuliator Garry Lumebian Grant Street Bridge South Wales ST. Louis Oliver Spencer Washington Missouri Second Presbyterian Church Police Court News Temple Ohn George Braun Jena Ferranollo Methodists Brosdet L.allace Jud Jone F. Lookwarr Second Ward Republican Plummer Emery MES S. McClellard Beaver Township M. Clint Kenwnpr Ronssioner William Mm. Hou Wayne Township Ellwood City Lesli Sheriffs Frank J. Waddington Wastbrook Republican Toker W. &. Moker Enathroon Rapublican Buck Reynolds Dow Castle Tispublican Gasile Republican Shimarieg Ror Sheriffs Jack M. Dunlap New Cantla Fao Primarles Farsheritt Dinsmord Republian Bischoff Hamburg N. J John W. Bischoff John M. Bischoff Fairmont Avenue Thames Dugan Neshanpock Avenue South Mercer Sivest Wey Jas. St. Rice Guneral Chapel East North St H. R. Huston Howe CO Long Avenue, New Castle North Street
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