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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1925
Page
9
The New Castle Free Public Library announces the Vacation Reading Club, starting Monday, June 1, for the three month break. Open to boys and girls from third to seventh grades, enrollment will rise as students read selected books to earn diplomas and gold stars for exceeding eight books.
Messages from Judge Schoonmaker Fred Frust and others express deep sorrow over the death of James A. Gardner. They hail him as a wise city servant and advocate for efficient municipal government, noting his knowledge and dedication. Funeral details follow his passing in New Castle Pennsylvania. Traffic court notes a $2 fine for a recent violation.
A shopper’s guide to ideal graduation gifts featuring dainty patterns in white and amber, and sets priced around 7.727, with single pieces from 1.00 to 10.7. Pearls in various lengths, lingerie sets in silk gowns and bloomers, gloves, powder compacts, and assorted shirts, neckties, and silk hose priced from 1.28 to 82.50 among other items.
Full page list of fashion items including pure silk hose in tan and beige at 1.59 per pair, choker beads with gold finial filigree, and a multitude of cosmetics praised for cleansing and nourishing effects. Also advertising Bourjois face powder, Pond’s cream, and new 72 inch Ombre Georgette Scarfs in orchid rose nasturtium and poppy shades.
A holiday frocks collection offering dresses for dining dancing and day wear. Includes soft crepes, striped crepes, and georgette with embroidery lace flowers or contrasting fabrics. Ravishing colors from pinks reds greens and blues, priced specially for value.
Sylvia Jeanor Hutt aged around years visited Allison Pennsylvania. She suffered severe burns when her clothing caught fire from a gas stove in the second floor Gordon building apartment. Uncle John J. McGraw and aunt attended as flames were extinguished before further harm.
A young girl suffered severe burns to her shoulders and hips from an accident but is much improved this afternoon as her coat helped limit injuries. Medical officials report the burns were not as extensive as initially feared and she remains under observation.
Fresh peaches and telephone peas arrive at New Castle fruit stands alongside ripe strawberries, cantaloupes, grapes and new apples. Sour cherries from New York are a recent arrival, while watermelons are not yet available and first week in Tyne is the expected start date.
An ad notes a new line of sharp mannish top coats priced at 14.95 and 28.00. Descriptions include notch collar double breasted semi fitted paddock pockets inverted back yoke pleats and velvet collar variants. The copy emphasizes style and value for the budget conscious shopper.
The Millinery Section presents newest hats for summer. Highlights include large hair hats and chic close fitting hats in black and all summer shades. An exceptionally fine assortment is priced at $4.95.
About 100 attended the P H C Party in Pulaski Monday evening wearing K C T M hats. Games and dancing entertained guests who enjoyed a fine lunch. Special guests included District Deputy Mrs A B Garfield and many local residents from New Castle Chautauqua Canton Cleveland Ellwood City Youngstown and Grove City.
The children thank neighbors and friends for many kindnesses during the illness and death of Dominee Perlello of Koppel Pennsylvania including flowers and car donations.
Advert indicates a 100 piece dinnerware set priced at 29.95 with a breakdown of items including 12 large plates 12 medium plates 12 soup plates 12 small plates 6 1 2 cups and saucers 13 fruit dishes a round vegetable dish and gravy boat plus sugar bowl creamp pitcher jelly dish and more. The ad touts new gold design bright shine fold and a layaway option.
Five new bridges for Mercer county will be put to bid the first of June. Plans and specifications are drawn by county engineer F. P. Graham during an inspection tour with county commissioners. Alongside the new structures, several badly damaged bridges will be repaired across the county.
The commissioners have purchased a truck and gathered all necessary material to replace the bridge and perform the work themselves.
In Grove City on May 2 the Buhl Rifles of Sharon dined at the Pitt Erie cafe. Guests enjoyed chicken and waffles as Price's orchestra provided the music for the dinner. Mr and Mrs William Allen of Sharon hosted a party of 12. Chef John P Reed of Mercer oversaw the cuisine with Manager Alleu in charge.
Congressman Fish of New York announced plans to introduce legislation in the next session authorizing three to six additional federal district judges for the southern district of New York. He cited a heavy rise in prohibition cases and the need to reduce backlogs.
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