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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
11
Railroads in the area near New Castle have nearly finished distributing new crossing posters reading Think. The city received almost 500 large posters and 3 000 shield stickers with the same wording. Posters have been placed by railway crossings to promote safety.
Christian Conzetto John Watson William McKeaughlin John Rudolph and Robert McBurney have passed the Junior Red Cross life saving test at the Y M C A and will receive emblems and certificates from Washington D C. Many more boys are practicing for this test and it will be given again next week.
Two local boys Ellis Guy and Carl Allen traveled in a Ford Rooster to see the States arriving May 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico without incident. They stayed with former residents Mr and Mrs E H Hunter who were pleased to hear news from Wampum. Hunter now lives in Albuquerque working in the garage business.
The aerial truck of the Central fire department must exit toward Washington street, causing delays for nearby fires. A failed attempt to move it the other way occurred when a Morris property tree and a bedroom pole blocked the route. Thirty minutes were spent trying to maneuver the big machine north under the chief’s supervision.
Linck was driven three blocks to reach a blaze located within a block of the fire department, illustrating the distance he faced to arrive at the scene.
Lizzie Verning, convicted of throwing carbolic acid in her brother in law’s eyes in the 1924 September term, was pardoned by the state Pardon Board. She was sentenced to 1 to 4 years and held in Lawrence county Jail after being moved from the Western penitentiary, due to the facility not housing women. The pardon frees her upon the order’s vacatur.
The New Castle high tennis team led by Coach Ralph H. Gardner travels to Youngstown to meet South High. Team members on the trip include Lamoree Law sisky Conelly and EHeadle for a match slate of four singles and two doubles. Extra car service via East Washington Street and Long Avenue to Canade park reported.
In observance of Memorial Day members of the Service Star Legion and friends presented the five points of the star symbolizing Sister hood Education Relief Remem brance and Vigilance A patriotic address was given by Attorney Walter Braham Solo numbers were performed by Miss Helen Allen and Mrs William Bluehorn A eulogy for departed members was given by five young girls Edna Jackson Myrna Grace Smith Elizabeth Edwards Annetta and Edna Marie Sisley The departed Legion members named are Mrs Mellusa Steele Mrs Alice McCaslin Mrs Elizabeth Masters Mrs Mary Watters and Mrs Malinda Gross Benediction was offered by Rev F E Stough pastor of St Johns Lutheran Church
All members of the Bnai Brith Sunday School Alumni Association are requested to attend the regular meeting Monday evening June 1 at the home of Mrs. M Feuchtwanger. Important matters will be taken up.
At the Beaver County country club in Beaver Falls, the Four County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary elected new officers during the regular monthly luncheon. About 150 members from Beaver attended as Mrs Ferrer was appointed director.
Baker, Lawrence and Mercer counties attended the meeting. During the business session the local auxiliary was honored with Mrs W E Ferver of this city appointed as one of seven pallbearers. Attendees from New Castle included Miss Hazel Hannah, Mrs R H Biewits, Mrs W E Ferver, Mrs Linnet Withers, Mrs Emlan Ibeth Gaston, and Mrs W C Graham.
The senior class held a rehearsal in the high school auditorium this morning for the Baccalaureate service. After dismissal they received their caps and gowns for commencement night. Assistant Principal Paul M. Jordan led the meeting. One New York girl who won a cap for dancing the Highland Fling caused a stir.
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Attorney James A. Gardner, deceased, filed in New Castle, wills a library set to the New Castle Public Library titled The Rebelian Record compiled and sold by the United States War Department. He also bequeaths 1060 to the Second United Presbyterian Church where he was long a member. John M. Gardner named executor. other bequests to children and grandchildren.
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