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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
18
Cascade Park sees unusually large attendance at the recreation center last night. The dancing pavilion was filled from nine p m until the early hours, even as visitors noted the cool weather.
The funhouse drew crowds as rides stayed busy with kiddie attractions. Old Mil Fertig Wheel and Aeroplane kept operating while Tumblebug and Caterpillar shared in the steady attendance. Other park amusements also reported strong business.
Dr. Boyd, former Buena Vista College president from Storm Lake Iowa, will occupy the pulpit at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in New Bedford on Sabbath morning May 24. He will discuss Christian Education in his address.
John J. Leas, 77, applied at a York recruiting station for discharge papers and said he had served in the Civil War without ever being officially returned to civilian life. He claims his drum corps battalion commander told him his services were no longer required at war’s end, yet no discharge was issued, complicating his pension claim after 63 years in uniform.
Commencement at Geneva College Beaver Falls announces a June 3 ceremony with Allen Toben of Kalamazoo College delivering the principal address. A full week program includes a Spring Festival, Trophy Night, Memorial Day holiday, Baccalaureate, Glee club concerts, Class Day, Senior play, and Graduating Exercises led by Allen T. Hoben. Notable graduates include Minnie Edelstein Harriet Elliott M Grace Mackenberry William L. Klee Ethel Coulter and Clarence Axtel.
Details emerged on a $500,000 sale of two motion picture theaters in Punxsutawney Ridgeway and Indiana Pennsylvania to Rowland and Clark Theaters Inc. W P Clark of Punxsutawney was named manager of the newly acquired group including the Majestic and Jefferson at Punxsutawney the Strand at Ridgway and the Ritz at Indiana. South Africa will send a bowling team to England next season per the English Bowling Association invitation. Water quality advisory urged to sort clean water first with Blue Devil.
Overwork and harsh living wear on nerves. Evans' Triple Phosphates is advertised as the remedy to restore vigor, brightness, and confidence within days. The ad claims guaranteed results or money back, sold by local merchants and pharmacists.
A girl named Marjorie Schilinger was placed in the temporary custody of Anthony Neber by her father, a Chicagoan. Neighbors accused him of imprisoning her in an attic with hands in a pillory and a neck wire, forcing her to eat and drink only under his control. Police rescued her. she is pictured just before her rescue.
United States Department of Agriculture reports up to April 1 progress in a nation wide cattle tuberculosis campaign under veterinary supervision. More than ten million cattle receive testing and supervision with 1 187 908 cattle fully accredited as TB free and 617 810 tested in March. North Carolina leads with 39 counties TB free. Eradication of cattle TB aims to remove the disease as a threat to hogs and poultry and to aid human TB control.
FEZ Morocco May 22 French troops under General De Chatbrun said to have pushed back Riffian tribesmen in a violent clash at Ain Aicha last night taking new territory in the ongoing conflict.
John Maggar, 48, was killed near Pittsburgh when struck by a Fenneylvanie passenger train while attempting to cross the tracks. Witnesses said he became confused as the train approached.
Promotion for Zane Grey story The Thundering Herd at Regent theatre urging readers to see it tonight and tomorrow as a weighty American picture. Casts it as a must see and encourages early attendance.
Miss Minnie Davis of Sharon suffered a twisted right ankle after a May car failed brakes and slid into a ditch on Wilmington road three miles north of the Cay while en route to Trinity Episcopal church choir festival. She was taken to Shenango Valley Hospital but later released. others in the party, Mr. and Mrs. Harry May Rod Ming May Clark, were unharmed. The incident occurred about 7 45 a.m.
Members of the Service Star Legion are asked to meet at the city building Sunday evening May 24 at 6 20 to join the annual Water Service event honoring patriotic service and community effort.
City organizations will participate in the event as members are requested to bring flowers.
Philadelphia police report George Moties, 19 detained at West Philadelphia station on charge of fleecing his mother Mrs Ann Motley of her life savings, about $100, after leaving home six months ago. Detectives investigate motive and details of the alleged theft.
Police report a man who sought to borrow money from a jeweler in West Chester. He admitted he had squandered the funds and was taken into custody as authorities pursued the case.
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