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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1925

Page

9

Westminster College May Pageant Draws 250 Students

About 250 students from Westminster College will present a May Day pageant on May 20 on the athletic field amid a Spanish setting. The pageant is a composite work by Westminster students with help from additional faculty and local organizers, featuring built scenery, costumes, and dances. General admission is free with reserved seating available through athletic manager A. A. McDonald.

Ilmingytun Westminster College Lo Be Riyeo O Charlotte Monroe New Wilmington Margaret Fraser Ben Avon Kathryn Reese Youngstown Allee Dou Trett Butler Dorothy Wise Hutler Flora Ellen Martin New Castle Naomi Kopanski Bradford Para Moore Bernice Brothers Elizabeth MiMer Pittsburgh Isabell Gaga Isabel McConaghn Gertende Swan Erle Elsie Braun Coroapally Ruth McCormick Elizabeth Campbell Vandergeist William Maxwell Earl Ward A. A. McDonald. Westminsler

Memorial Day Service Speakers Announced for Water Service

Memorial Day committee announced the Water Service on Sunday May 24 at 6 50 pm on Water Street under the Ladies for the G A R and auxiliaries. Rev Homer B Davis of Bosworth M M Church will give the Water Service address followed by Memorial sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church by Rev Philip C Pearson. Rev F B McAllister named as Memorial Day speaker for the Capitol Theatre services with additional announcements to follow.

Memorial Day General Committee Water Street Homer B. Davis Bosworth M. M Trinity Biscopal Church Philip C. Pearson F. B. McAllister Cap Itel Theatre

State Auto Meet Draws Notables At Tonnoaut Lake

Governor Gifford Pinchot and Paul D. Wright of the State Highway Department will speak at the Pennsylvania Motor Federation meeting set for Tonnoaut Lake May 28 and 29. Secretary B N Hanlon notes a strong New Castle Motor Club delegation and good turnout from nearby regions.

Gifford Pinchot Paul D. Wright State Highway Department Pennsylvania Motor Federation Tonnoaut Lake B. N. Hanlon New Castle

Daughters of Elks Visit Planned at Valley Temple No 167

Mrs. Jennie Betts, State Deputy of the Daughter of Elks of Pennsylvania, will make an official visit to Valley Temple No. 167 on Saturday evening May 23. All members are urged to attend.

Daughters of Elks Daughter of Elks of Pennsylvania Jennie Betts Valley Temple

The Last Laugh At Penn Theatre Opens Thursday

The Penn Theatre offers a three day run of The Last Laugh starring Emil Jennings. The film is billed as one of the year’s sensations with high praise from Literary Digest. Also featured tonight is Constance Talmadge in Learning to Love and a stage act by Michel Kurzene and Yonia Alexander, with a Thursday program change.

Penn Theatre Emil Jennings America Constance Talmadge Michel Kurzene Yonia Alexander

Plan Annual Meeting For Monday Evening

Members of the board of directors of the YWCA met at the International Institute on Pennsylvania avenue Tuesday evening. Eleven board members and seven staff attended. The annual meeting was planned for next Monday evening at the YWCA with a six o’clock membership dinner. Committees for the program included Mrs George Conway Mrs E F Flannery and Mrs J E Whitaker. After business a social time followed with refreshments served by Miss Ethel Moore and Miss Martha Keister, secretaries of the International Institute and of the YWCA.

International Institute Pennsylvania Avenue Y. W Cga George Conway E. F. Flannery J. E. Whitaker Ethel Moore Misa Martha Keister The Franch

Four accidents reported to local police at night and today

Four accidents were logged with the police. Gertrude Cook struck bicyclist Gene Winter at Highland and Winter avenues after sand on the road caused loss of control. A Bell Telephone sand pile lacking warning lights drew criticism for future safety. R. H. Holcomb reported a collision on South Mill and Friendship streets injuring a horse and arm. Mrs. James Fee's car rear ended a stopping vehicle on Washington and Mill streets with damage to both cars. N. C. Pattonalt collided head on with T. McCormick near the public square. Patton’s car was badly damaged and McCormick fled the scene.

Gertrude Cook Highland Avenue Winter Avenue Gene Winter East Street Bell Telephone Company Highland R. HE Holcomb Warren Avenue Youngstown Ohio South Mill Street Friendship Street Joe Popple East Home James Fee Washington Street Mill Street N.C. Patton Hemlock St Public Square T. McCormick R. D. No Patton McCormick

Local Quota Club To Attend Meeting In Pittsburgh

The sixth annual international Quota convention will be held in the William Penn hotel Pittsburgh on Thursday and Friday May Bland 22 with nationally known speakers. A tea at Edgewood Country club Sewickley occurs Thursday afternoon followed by a dinner dance Friday evening. Delegates from New Castle include Elizabeth White Harry Rosen thal Fred Wolford Lildan Boyd Ruth McCaskey Olive Kammerer Wm McCormick Joe Williams Gertrude Dieterle Florence Rice Ruth Thomas Mary Otterdinger Hannah Trodden Ora Snyder Ida Robinson Margaret Newman Ruth Powers Mildred Hazen KiniNe Solomon Ida Jackson Ada Puttersen.

The Quota Club Bland William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh Edgewood Country Club Sewickley Quota Club of New Castle Elizabeth White Harry Rosenthal Fred C. Wolford Lildan Boyd Ruth McCaskey Olive Kammere

Rich in Jail Morgen Convict Profits From Mail Order Scheme

Rich Morgen, inmate at Maryland State Penitentiary in Baltimore, earned over $25,000 in the past year through a mail order operation run from his cell. Officials report ongoing investigation and say he will leave prison in June a rich man.

Sutton M. Morgen Maryland State Penitentiary Baltimore

West Pittsburg Graduation Held Friday at 7:30 PM

West Pittsburg Pa May 20 commencement exercises for the eighth grade will be held Friday evening at 7 30 at the West Pittsburg school. The program includes invocations, orations, readings and piano solos with speakers Rev Claude Downs Attorney John P Lockhart and W H Helle presenting diplomas.

West Pittsburg Claude Downs Lillian Carsot Joseph Frank Helena Tomska John P. Lockhart Cleo Emery George Tonseth James Vessella William Savage Frank Manna Lillian Neumeyer Margaret Houle Moses Andakian WH. Helle Board of Education Beneasction T. C. Nenderson

W C T U Lawrence County Meet Promotes Health Footwear

The Lawrence County W C T U Executive Committee met at the Y W C A. Mrs Horquer led devotionals. Mrs Gilkey urged flat heels for health and comfort, distributing health literature to department superintendents. Margaret Walker noted dangers of speed for children, and Rev Belles, C H Andrews, and Jack Dunlap were introduced amid applause. Mrs Stephen A Lewis spoke on L T L work, urging summer specialization and starting L T L groups with recommended books.

Lawrence County Horquer Gilkey Department of Health Margaret Walker W.C. T. U. Heunaal Belles Ellwood City C. H. Andrews Jack Dunlap Stephen A. Lewis L. T. L. Department A. M. B. McCleary Union Signal Mre. Lewis Misa Walker Adah B. Lyons Petroleum Street Bradford

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