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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
5
Harrisburg May 20 The board of pardons declined to commute death for John Meleski Cambria county accused of first degree murder. He is scheduled to die next Monday.
Peace overtures to unite warring Presbyterian factions failed and a Thursday vote to determine church control looms. Conservatives clash with Constitutional Conservatives led by Dr. Erdman as militant factions, including McCartney and Bryan supporters, fail to push Erdman aside. New York presbytery fights arise over Fosdick case and doctrinal standards. Pre-assembly evangelistic conferences proceed as the general assembly opens Thursday with devotions, Erdman’s sermon, and a moderator election.
Announcement of a girls Jacks tournament for New Castle participants up to fourteen years old to be held Saturday afternoon at Cascade Park playgrounds. Ute Guard Jack Hulme leads the event and will publish the rules by Thursday or Friday. Prizes include ten and five dollar gold pieces for the winners.
The United States Chamber of Commerce named its directors today including Philip H. Gadden of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and A L Humphrey of Pittsburgh representing trade associations. Nominations were made by 1400 counsellors from affiliated groups. Seventeen directors will serve two-year terms. board membership totals 23.
Fashion notes highlight smart tailprad hats in black navy and summer shades priced 2.95 to 10.00. Silk pajamas with hand embroidery in blue lavender and rose, two piece tunic style, priced 5.00. Cretonne cushions round square patterns priced, dainty chemise with lace 1.50. Austrian shades washable knit with fringe ends white 2.85.
Visit our China Department tomorrow discover the China Section in the Basement with new decorations in Haviland Dinnerware including Bird of Paradise and English Dinnerware with ivory finish. See Old Leeds Sprar Royal Downton Indian Tree decorations in open stock and a selection of inexpensive Domestic Porcelain Dinnerware with 32 piece sets from 8.95 each.
Featured is a 100 piece Imported China Dinnerware complete service for 12 with an oval hair mat gold handle design. Warwick 60 piece Domestic China sets offered as a six person service with decoration, regularly $18.00 per set now $14.95.
A large assortment of potted plants for Decoration Day at the Cemetery and Garden includes Geraniums, Begonias, small and large ferns, and pansies. Five dozen in a flat priced at $1.50. Cemetery vases available.
Personal notices list residents and visitors across South Mill, Wood, Croton, and East Grant streets with updates on illnesses, hospitalizations, and travel. Names include Mrs. Matilda Ritchie, Edward Prosser, Mrs. John Bright, and Mrs. Ruth Moybray among others, plus movements to Cleveland Clinic and visits to Hubbard and Crestline.
The eighth annual Wampum High School banquet was held Tuesday evening in the Wampum opera house. Miss Beatrice Herbert presided with Berle Herbert as toastmaster. Toasts by F. P. Major Fearl Coulter Rebecca Hennon and Kern Dindinger followed. Mrs. Frank Huitmin rendered two selections and officers for the ensuing year were elected.
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