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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1925

Page

2

Britain Adheres To Anglo French Debt Settlement

Britain will stick to the tentative Anglo French debt settlement and not seek revisions despite the Franco American talks. The Foreign Office said reports of possible changes were unfounded and officials await full details to see if Washington affects Caillaux Churchill agreement.

London Great Britain Washington Foreign Office France M. Caillaux Winston Churchill

Italy Faces Public Outcry Over Veniero Sinking Inquiry

In Rome public indignation grows over the Veniero sinking after the naval inquiry reportedly substantiates that the Italian steamer Capena rammed the submarine. Reports claim Captain Longo ordered silence and full steam ahead after the collision. Mussolini and cabinet members attended a memorial mass for the dead.

International News Service Rome Admiralty Longo Mussolini Army Navy

Ostrich Slaughter Surges in South Africa Over Demand Slump

Port Elizabeth reports a drastic overkill of ostriches with 6,000 birds slaughtered in the Sundays River district alone. Skins fetch luxury footwear material while the meat is dried for Rand natives.

International News Service Port Elizabeth South Africa Rand Sundays River District

What Did You See A Morning in Washington Street

A city vignette lists varied scenes from a busy morning. A husband and wife with four children crowd into a flivver, an Indian in regalia rides by in a car with a white driver, girls wear goloshes to dodge mud at Franklin field, and a salesman decorates his car. Observers include a colored janitor, a storekeeper sealing rear window holes, a five ton truck with nails, a fisherman with Canada vacation photos, pedestrians in a heavy rain, a World War veteran’s son with a German helmet, bank clerks watching a horse being set on its feet, a high school girl applying powder, a Florida booster praising the state, and a soda fountain proprietor mixing syrups.

DIVERS Ordered To Remove Bodies After 8 51 Collision

Navy officials directed crews to recover the bodies of divers from the torpedo room after the 8 51 collision with the City of Rome. The door, water ingress, and torpedo room depth are cited as likely causes. Rear admirals and Simon Lake oversee salvage as rescue boats are kept on standby. Sharks reportedly sighted but dismissed as a hazard to diving.

Wilbur H. H. Christy J. D. Beuret Simon Lake Secretary of Navy Curtis Wilbur Monarch Century New York Navy H. A. Flanigan John Cartwright

Ancestry Echoes in a Tangle of Donoghue Roots

Mrs OBrien asks Mrs Kelly about ancestors in a lively dialogue. Mrs Kelly traces Ancestry to Anphant’s stock claiming descent from Donoghues that “sprung from nobody” and then leap to others. The exchange hints at proud lineage and interwoven family lines.

New Castle High School Stadium Dedicaton Address Remark

Rev McAllister praises New Castle stadium as superior to eastern college venues and a monument to youth, school board support, and athletic devotion. He argues football builds character, unifies students, and reflects American sportsmanship while honoring Dr Ben Graham and local educators.

New Castle McAllister Lawrence County Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania Ben Graham

Humorous Fishing Trip Misunderstanding Ends in Water

A couple on a holiday fishing trip end a tiring fishless day with a joke. The husband submerges himself to call in a fish as the wife arrives and asks why he fell in. He quips that he fell in to see which fish got away.

Pennsylvania Maiden Leads Western Parade Despite Her Injuries

Miss Virginia Burdick of Bradford, the Keystone State representative, was stung by an insect and swollen but led the Pennsylvania parade during the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa. She insisted on marching despite facial swelling and ice packs, continuing despite the incident.

Pennsylvania Keystone Virginia Burdick Bradford Burdick Katherine Dowd Oil City

Alumni Present Large Bouquet To Coach Hartman

Five years after starring for New Castle, Joe Hartman now coaches Grove City High School. Alumni association presented a large bouquet at the Franklin stadium opening, symbolizing New Castle colors. Bart Richards of the News delivered the gift on behalf of President J Myron Rice.

Boquet Hartman New Castle Joe Hartman Grove City Joe Franklin Stadium New Castle High School Alumni Association J. Myron Rice Bart Richards the News

Navy resumes recruiting here for 17 to 35 year olds

The U S navy resumes recruiting in this area for men aged 17 to 35 who have good references and are physically and morally fit. Eligible trades include boilermakers, patternmakers, blacksmiths, machinists mates, and apprentice seamen. Enlistments are for four years.

U. S. Navy

Recruiting officer to visit town on October 6

The recruiting officer will be in town Tuesday October 6. John Lanzer, C. W. T., officer in charge.

John Lanzer

Building Trades End Long Jurisdictional Dispute Reached

Atlantic City N J Oct 3 The four year rupture between bricklayers and plasterers unions ending a dispute that halted 250 million in U S building operations was resolved today. Heads of the unions signed an agreement after conferences with William Green president of the American Federation of Labor.

International News Service Atlantic City N. J United States William Green American Federation of Labor

Attendance Boost at YMCA Fall Gym Class Opening

Attendance records for the YMCA gym class opening this week were shattered according to O. B. Goodwin. The regular schedule continues next week and un enrolled boys are urged to join at once. Church club meets Monday evening at 6 10 for interested boys.

Goodwin

Bible Conference to Be Led by Dr. Wertheimer in Alliance

Dr. Max Wertheimer, noted Bible scholar and ordained Baptist minister, will lead the annual Bible conference at Alliance Gospel Tabernacle on Pearson Street. The event runs Sunday at 2 30 PM and every evening through October 11 except Saturday, with sermons on topics such as The Three Appearings and The Mystery of Regeneration. Rev. H W Lambert, pastor, speaks at Sunday morning service.

Max Wertheimer Adam Alliance Gospel Tabernacle Pearson Street Wertheimer the Tabernacle H. W. Lambert

Air Board mulls federal aid plan for commercial aviation

The air board weighs a navigational aid based approach to support air transport, noting unlikely congressional subsidies. It recognizes heavy initial costs for Pioneer airlines and the influence of army and navy pilots, with a possible middle course to be recommended this winter.

Board Air Transportation Development Congress Lighthouse and Allied Services John Rodgers Navy Rodgers Army War and Navy Departments

Dry World Series Prompts Strong Prohibition Action

Prohibition officials plan to crack down on bootleggers and liquor runners during the World Series while leaving minor operators to local police. Prices on Scotch and imported liquors are expected to rise as federal agents reinforce big sources of supply, with clear instructions for drastic action if needed.

Andrew

Fight Over Elm Tree Halts Driveway Work in Franklin

Franklin scene centers on an elm tree blocking a driveway project. George Wingard a Liberty Street resident secured a temporary injunction from Judge Criswell to stop removal while Florence Murray seeks to remove the tree to build access. Two hearings have occurred with a decision pending.

Wingard

Pinchot declares Bradford County road to be funded by motor funds

Governor Pinchot announces the nine mile Bradford County stretch from Columbia Cross Roads to Gillett will be built with motor license funds not state road bonds. Surveys will start at once and Acting Secretary Connell will lead the highway department. Wright resigning secretary had claimed bond funds would back the project, but the governor says that impression is mistaken.

International News Service Harrisburg Pinchot Bradford County Columbia Cross Roads Gillett Troy New York State Line Paul D. Wright Wright Columbia Cross Road W. H. Connell Connell Highway Department

September Donations To Margaret Henry Children's Home

The September report lists donations received by the Margaret L. Henry Children's Home from many donors. Items include bread, corn, paper plates, salt, dressing, mustard, tomatoes, soup, buns, sugar, meals, books, vaccinations, examinations, jelly, shoes, clothing, coats, and various sewing items. Contributions come from individuals, schools, clubs, a dairy company, a bakery, and community groups.

Margaret L. Henry Ted Wilmore Mary Brown Reick McJunkin Dairy Co J. Knowles Cunningham Avenue Ben Franklin Jr. High B. M. Berger E. North Street Hattie Forbes Thomas L. Donegan Ladies’ Auxiliary A. T. Metcalf Sheridan Avenue W. S. Teets Bakery W. Grant Street James M. Smith Highland Avenue Paris McConnell R. D New Castle Robert Coblentz W. Washington Street Carnegie Flower Show Joe Pearson Jim Metzler Boy Scouts Edward Elder Delaware Avenue C. S. Dickson Freeman Trich Grace Street Jelly

Junior B Gym Class Hopes To Set Record

Nineteen members attended the opening of the Junior B gym class at the YMCA this morning. The class aims to beat last season’s attendance record of 35 with an average of 30. An ice cream treat awaits if the group reaches forty.

O. 8. Goodwin

Deaths Of The Day Funeral Notices

Funeral services for Alfred Wharton will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM from his Jackson Center home with burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery. J C Kariher of near Hillsville died Friday from a stroke suffered ten days earlier. He was born March 5 1853 and leaves two nephews. He served as Hillsville Methodist church trustee for 30 years. Funeral Monday at 2 PM. interment in Oak Park Mausoleum conducted by Rerry James Drake. Walter Williams Funeral services for Walter Williams were held Friday at 2 30 PM at Second Baptist Church with Rev W W Nelson officiating. pallbearers listed and burial in Greenwood cemetery. Maynard L Cook son of Mr and Mrs Harry Cook, funeral Friday October 2 at 4 PM from the home at 111/2 O'Brien Street. burial in Oak Park cemetery.

Mr. Wharton Alfred Wharton Jackson Center Pleasant Hill Cemetery J. C. Kariher Hillsville Mr. Kariher Isaac Kariher B. F. Kariher New Castle Orrie Kariher Youngstown Mr. Karther Methodist Church of Oak Park Mausoleum James Drake Walter Williams Second Baptist Church West Falls Street W. W. Nelson Albert Young George Macon W. M. Alexander Ss. C. Farley Robert McDowell James [Yttle Greenwood Cemetery Maynard Cook Maynard L Cook Hary Cook O'Brien Street John E. Allgood Oak Park Cemetery

State College Exhibits Prize Winning Beef

State College at Pennsylvania showcased top beef at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts. It captured grand champion steer and grand champion beef overall, plus multiple firsts in Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn classes including senior and junior yearlings calves and the champion herd group.

State College Pennsylvania State College Springfield Mass Pennesylvania Institution

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