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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1925

Page

2

Round Selects His Captains For Community Chest Drive

Louis B. Round chairman of the utilities division informs President Thomas H. Hartman that he has completed selecting his team captains for the various units. Notables include N. B. Pitcairn of the Pennsylvania Railroad and W. A. Stone of the P and L E. Railroad. Plant captains meet Friday at the YMCA and the first campaign gathering is set for Monday at the High Twelve club to review lists and assign solicitors.

Louis B. Round New Castle W. A. Stone P. & L. E. Railroad Company Erie Railroad W. E. Yeager B. & O. Railroad F. J. Thomperon B. R. & P. Railroad T. J. Harper Bell Round Utilities Community Chest High Twelve North Street

Can't Identify Remains Found Here Tuesday

A long account details how a body found near West Pittsburg was concealed under a uprooted tree with bark and leaves, the killer’s deliberate concealment, and the difficulties of tracing the victim. Officials note no clue to origin and discuss two murder theory possibilities while locals search for missing relatives.

Pittsburg West Pittsburg William Newswander Pittsburgh West H. L. Coulter Ellwood City Emerson Roberts Hadley Mercer County Coulter Roberts Olive Harper Riverview Avenue

Johnsons Mound Battle Opens Series With Washington

The Pirates face Washington in a tense first game of the series. Walter Johnson, back in form after years of stardom, struggled in the field while Stan Coveleskie battled back issues. Pittsburgh eyed the hostile crowd, but Washington money still rode high in expectations.

Johnson Pirates Washington Senators Stanley Harris Peckinpaugh Stanley Coveleskie Pittsburgh Pirate Walter

Wampum Notes Preparatory Service Schedule

Preparatory services at the Presbyterian church tonight at 7 45. Rev T C Henderson of Moravia will have charge. Saturday at 2 pm Rev L L Tait will preach. Communion service on Sunday morning.

The Presbyterian Church T. C. Henderson Moravia L. L. Tait

Wampum Ladies Attended Missionary Convention

Wampum ladies who attended the Presbyterian Missionary convention at Bell Memorial church Ellwood City Tuesday included Mrs R R McGeorge Mrs Jno Marshall Mrs T J McCullough Mrs W H Marshall Mrs J G Bingham Mrs A W Pettigrew Mrs BE Hennon Mrs W A Brown Mrs C B Rogers Mrs O L Jackson Mrs E Hulbert Mrs C B Morrow and Miss Beulah Wilson.

Wampum Bell Memorial Church Ellwood City R R. McGeorge Jno. Marshall T. J. McCullough W. H. Marshall J. G. Bingham A. W. Pettigrew BE. L. Hennon W. A. Brown C. B. Rogers O. L. Jackson

Wampum Personal News From Ellwood City Guests

Mrs. Frank Huffman of Ellwood City visits her parents Mr and Mrs C M Harvey on Kay street for a few days. Ellwood City residents Mrs H BE King Mrs R L Perkins and Mrs J F Wingrove visited Wampum yesterday. Mr and Mrs F C Lambert and family of New Brighton were guests of Mr and Mrs A W Pettigrew last night.

Wampum Frank Huffman Ellwood City C. M. Harvey Kay Street H. BE. King R. L. Perkins J. F. Wingrove F. C. Lambert New Brighton A. W. Pettigrew

Apollo Club Sings At Penn In New Castle Tonight

New Castle’s Apollo Club of 21 singers under director Richard E. Johns opens a two night stand at the Penn theatre with performances tomorrow. The program features Lovers in Quarantine with Bebe Daniels and a strong comedy cast, plus usual features.

Apollo Club New Castle Magnificent Musical Organization Penn Tri-State Territory Penn Theatre Richard E. Johns Marie Snyder George Anthony F. M. Day Harry Evans L. W. McClelland Thomas Francis C. G. Harris A. B. Harris Robert H. Taylor L. W. Kisthart D. W. Rees Bart Richards J. O. Strumater G. Wilfred Thomas A. J. Thomas B. L. Watkins I. A. Wetmore G. L. Wetmore William Whieldon Will Williams the Penn Bebe Daniels

Harrisburg Tech Equips for New Castle Trip

Harrisburg Tech prepares for a Friday morning departure to New Castle to meet the city high school on Saturday. Captain Eddie Kitzmiller returns to lead the Maroon after an earlier injury as Buser and Graham boost the backfield. The team travels with Coach Clarence Beck, with the student body and band giving a send-off at Pennsylvania Station.

Paul D. Fettrow Harrisburg Harrisburg Tech New Castle Tech Allentown High Eddie Kitzmiller Allentown Buser Graham Clarence Beck Wll Pennsylvania

Shipping board fight greets Coolidge return

Senate confirms a new appointment to the Shipping Board as Thompson resigns. Republican leaders urge erasing the board, with Senator Edge preparing a bill for Congress’s opening day. Crowley named head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation arrives to take over the $25 000 year post while Cone resigns in protest.

Senate Thompson Congress Edge R New Jersey Haney Alabama Oregon Emergency Fleet Corporation Elmer E. Crowley Boston New York Coolidge Washington Cone Palmer H. S. Cone The Fleet Corporation

Six Saloons Shut Near Forbes Field Under Prohibition Injunction

Federal Judge Schoonmaker granted a temporary injunction preventing six Pittsburgh area saloons near Forbes Field from selling liquor. The action, requested by the district attorney, directs prohibition agents to enforce the order.

International News Service Pittsburgh Forbes Field Schoonmaker

Four Injured in Collapse of Globe Theatre

Chicago October 7 four persons were injured in the collapse of the Globe motion picture theatre on the south side. Police and firemen rushed to the wreckage to determine if more victims were pinned beneath the debris with all signs suggesting probable fatalities.

International News Service Chicago Globe Motion Picture Theatre

Epworth Scouts Hold Meeting At Church Headquarters

Epworth M. E. Church Boy Scout Troop met at the W. N. Aiken school with ten scouts and fifteen visitors present. Scoutmaster Guy L. Raney led the session as H. L. McCurdy and Frank Frankfulter represented the Men’s Bible Class. In the past decade cigarette production in the United States surged from 16.4 billion to 71.0 billion units.

Epworth M. E. Church W. N. Aiken School Guy L. Raney H. L. McCurdy Frank Frankfulter United States

Deaths Of The Day Mrs Sadie B Gordon

Mrs. Sadie B Gordon aged 47 wife of William Gordon of 21 East Falls street Akron O passed away Sunday October 4 in Akron City Hospital She was a member of the First Christian church of Akron Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Emma Tobtér of Belton Texas mother Mrs Anna Bennett and sister Mrs May Stright The funeral was held Tuesday from Pren tice Chapel Akron with Rev Heaston and burial followed at Mt Hope Cemetery

Sadie B. Gordon William Gordon East Falls Street Akron Akron City Hospital Gordon First Christian Church Emma Tobtér Belton Texas Anna Bennett May Stright Prentice Chapel Rev. Heaston Mt. Hope Cemetery

Funeral rites for Jack Eldred Zimmerman

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Zimmerman grandparents home on Miller Avenue for Jack Eldred Zimmerman son of Mr and Mrs Guy Zimmerman of East Washington Street. Dr H A Ellis of the First Methodist church officiated. Pallbearers were boys of the community. Burial followed in Graceland cemetery.

Jack Eldred Zimmerman Guy Zimmerman East Washington Street Miller Avenue H. A. Ellis First Methodist Church Graceland Cemetery

Funeral Services for Geraldine Flanders and Marsha Riley

Funeral services for Geraldine Flanders daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Flanders were held Tuesday afternoon from Jos 8 S Rice Chapel East North street with Rev Homer B Davis officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs Marsha Riley will be Thursday at 2 30 pm from her home 832 Croton avenue with burial in Greenwood cemetery.

Geraldine Flanders Ernest Flanders Jos S. Rice Chapel East North Street Homer B. Davis Epworth Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery

Blind couple wed in Adams Memorial Church

Joseph L. Bennett aged 53 and Eva Brasseur, both blind for over twenty years, married by Rev Harold S. Rambe in New York at Adams Memorial Presbyterian Church. Bennett, who became blind after a dynamite explosion, and Brasser, now 49, will live in a flat and manage their home together.

New York Adams Memorial Presbyterian Church Joseph L. Bennett Eva Brasseur Harold S. Rambe Bennett

Bear Wandering Bear Placed in Philadelphia Police Station

A large black bear wandered Overbrook near Gardener Road and was detained by Officer Zeigler. The animal, described as docile, rested in a cell at the Thompson Street station after taxying traffic on the curb. Authorities said detours were required for passersby.

Philadelphia Thompson Street Gardeer Road Overbrook Zeigler Bruin

Spirited Clashes Over Pact Conference on Disarmament

The report notes clashes at a pact conference over disarmament. Germany argues it is the only European power disarmed and suggests pact provisions aim at disarmament by other signatories as well.

PACT Germany Europe

Over Three Hundred Members In Senior Girl Reserve Club

The Senior Girl Reserves report 316 members as committees Program Membership Social Service Financial and Ring have been set for the year. The sweater insignia will be awarded to girls meeting requirements toward the Ring, the club’s highest honor, after two years of service.

Girl Reserve

Steel mill to operate on capacity basis at Weirton plant

Clarksburg Weirton Steel Co plant, employing about 1900 workers, moves to capacity operation after idle day per week last month. Oliver H. Burghman, local manager, says full winter operation to meet increased orders.

Clarksburg W. Va Weirton Steel Co Oliver H. Burghman

Disorderly House Charge Is Made In Home Visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph Turner residents of 113 West Long avenue were arrested at noon by Officers John Young Lynch and Longstreth for keeping and residing in a disorderly house after a small quantity of liquor was found. A visitor was also arrested in the home. no disposition had been made by early afternoon.

Joseph Turner West Long Avenue John Young Lynch Longstreth

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