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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1925
Page
14
At Mitchell Field NY on October 12 three airmen from the army and navy prepared for the Pulitzer trophy race aiming to surpass existing speed records. Forecasts predicted noon lift with a six mile per hour wind as Lieutenant Williams and Lieutenant Bettis prepared to fly using special motors.
High compression Curtiss racers push toward the 243 mph Pulit zer record set in 1923 as weather may hinder breaking the mark held by Adjutant Bennet of France at 273 mph. Lt Williams targets 265 mph while Lt Bettis tests minor engine issues before dawn. The Pulitzer event spans 124.75 miles over four laps with prizes totaling 4000 in Liberty bonds.
Realty transfers list several transactions in Wayne and nearby areas including Fred M. Orr to Pennsylvania Power Co. for $1, Shelby Land Co. to Harry W. Tribby in Wayne for $5,000, and to Stephen Demneler for $5,000. Arnold B. Campbell to Ira C. Wiley for $5,300. Clarence A. Lessy and Adolph Green also feature with modest sums. A stray line notes a human hair’s strength.
Numerous church groups in Bellavenue and surrounding areas announce upcoming meetings and social gatherings. Highlights include Young Married Women’s Class host, Women’s Foreign Missionary Society parlor meeting, church conference planning, Ladies Aid quilting day, and Missionary societies from Grace E M E Highland United Presbyterian First Baptist St John’s Lutheran and FIRST CHRISTIAN with dates ranging October 13 to 14 and plans for anniversary dinners and Christmas boxes.
Epworth M E Church invites the Ladies Aid to meet Wednesday at 1 pm Woman's Home Missionary Society gathers Thursday afternoon at the Deaconess Home Phillips Street Attendees asked to bring a jar of fruit or vegetables Hart Circle plans a meeting Tuesday evening October 13 at 7 30 at Lenora Googe residence 303 1 2 South Croton Avenue
Annetta McKee Bible class meets Tuesday at 2 30 pm at Mrs W J McAllister 1610 Highland Ave. Leader Mrs Raymond, teacher Mrs Allison.
The Ladies of the Golden Eagle will gather this evening at 7 30 in McGoun Hall for important business followed by a euchre game for members and friends.
Maitland Primitive's Women's Missionary Society will gather Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the church. A featured program is planned and the mite barrel will be opened.
The A. U. R. Missionary Society of Central Presbyterian will gather Tuesday evening October 13 at the home of Miss Anna.
Rebekah Degree Team E will meet for practice in their hall Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. It is important that all members attend.
Livingston Missionary Circle marks its 11th anniversary Tuesday at 7 pm in the Elks Club. Anna Kildoo Missionary Circle holds its monthly meeting Tuesday in church parlors. A special program is set for Wednesday mid week prayer service. Ladies' Aid Society hosts all day Thursday at the church. Loyal Ladies' Bible Class gathers Friday at 8 pm for its monthly meeting.
The Patterson Circle of the First Presbyterian church meets Tuesday evening at 7 30 at Miss Esther Fisher’s home 7 Atlantic Avenue.
Section Seven of the Woman's Missionary Society at the First Baptist church will hold a luncheon Thursday at noon in the church dining room.
Members of the official board will meet Tuesday evening at the church at 8 oclock. Adult prayer service Wednesday will study the Book of St John. Junior service led by Miss Stafford will study John Wesley Jr. Willing Workers Bible class business meeting postponed to October 22 for a masquerade at Mrs Annie Williams home on Croton avenue. Junior League will meet Saturday.
An oldtime remedy named Rheuma is advertised as a swift cure for rheumatism neuritis lumbago and neuralgia. The claim states it frees twisted swollen joints relieves pain helps sleep and restores ability to work with a money back guarantee from McKee's Drug Store and other druggists.
Members of the Men’s Bible class taught by Rev. George M. Landis will be entertained this evening at the pastor’s home at 222 Garfield Avenue. The Temple Bible class will enjoy a tureen dinner for members and families Friday October 23.
Spiritualist church services Wednesday evening on the third floor above Clutton's drug store with a lesson and lecture at 8 45. Mrs A L John will officiate assisted by Mrs A E Guthrie. First United Presbyterian Ladies Association holds a meeting and luncheon Thursday at Mrs John Lockhart Garfield avenue at 1 o'clock. Rebecca chapter meets Friday at 7 30 at Miss Browne Lincoln avenue.
Teachers and officers of the Sun day school meet at the home of J Albert Wilson 915 Morton Street. Boy Scouts meet at the church at 7 o clock. Building committee meets at the church. Loyal Band class meets Tuesday at J E Stewart East New Castle. Young Married People class meets at Ed Book 924 Croton Avenue Tuesday. Communion services have been
Postponed until November 1 the church event plan. Preparatory services set for Thursday and Friday evenings. All day sewing at the church on Wednesday. Section B will serve dinner.
Judge Emery orders Jesse Onstott declared legally dead after a February 1899 departure with another man. The ruling enables estate settlement for Onstott in which he held interest. Parole Officer M J Young and Mrs Young gain authority to adopt Olive Virgil Phillips after a hearing. Final accounts and guardianship appointments follow in the estate proceedings.
Seventy seven farms remain undeveloped inside St. Louis city boundaries, highlighting ongoing urban land use and agricultural transition.
Tomorrow is the last day for Higgins Bros fur coat sale with Mr Martens in charge. A large selection of the newest fur coats direct from New York offered at very low prices. Located at 3518.
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