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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
10
A public appeal urges New Castle residents to unite for the Community Chest to aid the suffering and underprivileged. The piece emphasizes shared humanity over differences, praising collective effort to save lives, relieve poverty, and address social ills. Campaigns list committee members guiding the drive.
A two story brick residence owned by Tarentum merchant Frank Jaffe at 124 East Eighth Avenue burned Sunday morning, causing an estimated $7,000 loss. Mrs. Jaffe awakened, started a furnace fire, then returned to bed as flames spread, with other family members still asleep.
An old medicinal ad claims boils and skin eruptions come from unhealthy blood and promises S S S tonic builds red blood cells. It touts stronger blood reducing pimples eczema and rashes and suggests buying a larger bottle for economy.
Smoke rising from a basement alarmed a Tarentum household prompting a rapid evacuation. Brackenridge firefighters were dispatched to assist Tarentum fire crews at the scene.
Six Union Brewing Company employees including Frank Eckless of Youngstown face arraignment next Monday on liquor possession charges after a raid by four state police at the Sharon plant. Police found 19 000 gallons of beer stored there. brewery officials claim the beer predates Volstead and is legal to hold. The six defendants posted 1500 bonds.
A. G. Knox hosted a family dinner at Hotel Pulaski on Saturday night for his eighty second birthday. Ten guests attended including Luther Knox of Pittsburgh and Chas Knox of New Castle with a cake displaying eighty two pink candles as the centerpiece. Knox, born in Coitsville, is a Civil War veteran from Company D, 134th regiment, who spent most of his life in Pulaski township.
Mr and Mrs H H Knox hosted a dinner with Fall flowers as table decor. Attendees included Luther Knox Katherine Knox Dr Mull from Pittsburgh W G Knox and Amanda Merschimer. Chas Freed and Thelma Evans of Johnstown returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Joseph Evans and Miss Gertrude Evans. Baptismal services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev C Co Baker with Joe, son of Mr and Mrs Lau.
The item lists visits by families including Mr and Mrs H M Stinedurf and relatives from New Castle Ellwood City and Sharpsville. It notes postponement of the Ladies Aid Society meeting to next Friday at Mrs H K Gililland's home and mentions Rev and Mrs C C Baker dining with Mr and Mrs Martin Schell in Farrell.
Mr and Mrs Fred Baker narrowly escaped injury when their car ditched on Harlansburg road while passing a horse and buggy driven by William Warnock. The Baker vehicle had a broken front wheel bent axle fender and running board. Both occupants suffered only minor scratches. In a separate item a Liberty Grange program drew a large crowd with readings recitations and songs.
A brief social event features a pantomime titled Progress performed by married couples and a recitation by Clifford Martin. The program offers light entertainment in a community gathering.
Franklin Davenport of New Castle visited friends on Harlansburg road. Perry Forbes returns to activity after illness. Fred Baker recuperating from sickness. Mrs J B Baker and Mrs Fred Baker visited near Princeton on Thursday. Ann West stayed Friday with her brother Oliver West of Vine street. Charles McConnell of near Volant visited his sister and family. Mr and Mrs Eigin McConnell and Norman visited Calvin McConnell’s family near Volant. Jack Fletcher of McCaslin called in New Castle Thursday. E J Gardner of Gardner road did a business call in McCaslin recently. Herschel Ritenour was a busi
Ness caller in Harlansburg Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Lake Kildoo announce the birth of a son. Lloyd McCracken, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Cracken, is reported to be recovering from his illness. Mr. and Mrs. James Sickafuse announce the birth of a son. Francis Me-
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