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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
5
M. D. Wells leads Newcastle’s 1926 Community Chest drive opening Friday October 16 with full support and a year’s experience behind the effort. He vows a vigorous push to secure funds for charitable and benevolent institutions and to show the city’s strong interest.
London race to feature famed American violinist Joseph C. Smith in a concert backed by Wales. The article notes the booking and anticipated reception in the British capital.
The musician Smith, who first drew the Prince of Wales's attention in Montreal, will perform at the Cafe de Paris in London in the spring after entertaining the Prince at Ambrose Clark's Long Island home. He reportedly earned 15000 dollars for that appearance, and his London run is said to owe much to the Prince's influence.
Sheriff William G. Andrews and aides prepare the general election proclamation to be posted at polling places ten days before voting and published in newspapers as required. Delays arise from awaiting annexation copy for Neshannock township and other printer preparations.
Major John A. Smith of this city, judge advocate of the Sixth Corps area, has been ordered by the secretary of war to San Juan Porto Rico to try two federal cases involving several million dollars in government property. The suits stem from adverse possession claims now before the courts. He will return to Chicago after decisions. He stopped here this week en route to San Juan and visited his North Jefferson street home.
Pirates beat the Pirates 8 to 2 in the sixth game of the world series and the Penn Kinograms News Service presents a complete reel of the game tonight at the Penn theatre with crowd, players and hits on screen. Also shown are Norma Talmadge in Graystark and a Lloyd Hamilton comedy.
Forty one delegates from Lawrence County Sabbath School Association depart by train and car to Erie for the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association Convention running from today through Friday. The list includes Mrs W V Fielding, Mary Sharpe, Amoree Manavian, Charles Craft, Minnie Sterling, Leona Barrett, Harry Brown, Elizabeth Fombelle, Mabel Anderson, Laura Bell, Ruth Selay, Gertrude Kyle, and others.
Members of the McKinney Bible class of the First Presbyterian Sunday school will conduct services on Thursday evening October 15 at 7 30 at the Almira Home. A fine gospel program with musical numbers will be presented.
The YWCA hosted a Big Sister Party Tuesday night to launch social activities for the Girl Reserves. About 200 girls attended, organized by the Senior High School Girl Reserves in honor of the Sophomore members. Ruth Kennedy introduced the greeting, Virginia Knox gave the response, and Frances Wilson read a portion of the program.
Six groups presented clever stunts in the auditorium while all joined in the entertainment. Miss Annabel Wright delivered a humorous debate covering both sides of the question. Refreshments followed in the gymnasium, served by the social committee: Virginia Duff, Lenora White, Mary Farrell, Hazel Bergland, Enid Williams, Lida Fischler, and Josephine Sowersby.
Gov Gifford Pinchot resumes his western Pennsylvania tour after an illness that kept him bedridden three days with laryngitis. Doctors report his condition satisfactory and expect normal health soon, as he heads by closed car to Erie for a speaking engagement tonight.
The Four County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary postpones its monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday in Ellwood City due to a scarlet fever epidemic. The postponement is indefinite until conditions improve.
Rotary Boy Scout Troop 2 will hold a weiner roast Thursday evening October 15. All members are asked to meet at Whitla's Plumbing shop on South Croton avenue at 6 36 o clock. A record attendance is urged.
Realty transfers record multiple transfers in Ellwood City and Shenango township with consideration of $1. James E. Guy and wife transfer to Celestina DeLora in fourth ward Ellwood City. Glenn Shaffer and wife transfer to Hiram W. Houk and wife in third ward. Minnie A. Coates and others to Marino DeMuccio and wife in seventh ward. Pittsburgh Company Ellwood City to Biaggo Strazzi in first ward. Edwin E. Marshall to Harry J. Reynolds and wife in second ward. Robert J. Totten to Albert C. Lusk in second ward. Harvey E. Martin and wife to Jennie Williams in first ward. William Bradford and wife to Ephraim Friskkorn and wife in Shenango township. Sir Bradford and wife to Harry H. Beavers in Shenango township.
Smith Dry Cleaning Works at 28 South Mill Street advertises a patented moth proofing process from International Chemical Company that makes clothing resistant to moth damage for life. The spray treatment is odorless, non damaging, non toxic to hands, and adds only a small extra cost after dry cleaning. Call 885 to arrange truck pickup.
Bob Ingersol of Grand Rapids Mich a noted evangelist will be among speakers at the 14th anniversary observance of City Rescue Mission in New Castle on Sunday October 18 He will address the 11 a m service at First Baptist and take part in mass meetings at 2 45 p m at First Christian and 7 30 p m at First Baptist.
A 1925 New Castle letter warns radio fans about A and B eliminators causing hum and noise that could be broadcast through homes and shared circuits. The note urges testing after hours to avoid disturbing the community, while mentioning broadcasts from WSAI and a local fan spreading late night programs.
Radio listings from Des Moines Iowa Central show a lineup with The Raleigh Quintette 7:20 pm The Bankers Life Trio 8 pm to 9 pm Midnight The Bankers Life Little Symphonic Orchestra EDKEA East-Pa Standard Time Zastern October 15 1925 7 30 pm Children period Yes Through the Saragossa Sea Galapagos Islands Talk 8 30 pm Concert 9 55 pm Arlington time signals Weather forecast for Pittsburgh and week 10 30 pm Midnight concert
Central Standard Time listings show a full evening of programs from 6:35 p m with a bedtime story and a dinner concert to 11:30 p m with Hollywood headlines and aerial minstrel features. New England Standard Time lists Reisman orchestra at 6:30 p m and a program of drama ideas and opera culminating with weather reports.
Play by play of the last World Series game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Senators. Listings note Red Cross War Service and musical programs on Pittsburgh and New York stations with times through 10 p.m. Local ads and broadcasts appear alongside.
Prize winners in the Community Chest poster and slogan contest will receive cash awards Thursday at 3 o clock in the Chest headquarters in the Greer building. Poster winners Eugene R. Scanlon and C Peterson. slogan winners Nathaniel Book and John Leonard. First prize poster 15 dollars, second 10. slogan first 10, second 5. Last evening many were turned away and Rev Leichliter will preach with duets by Rev Leichliter and Mr Quartel. People of New Castle invited to gospel services. E J Berquist, superintendent. The director noted that future services may move to downtown churches to handle crowds.
Rev George A Leich liter of Prospect Avenue Baptist Buffalo and Peter Quartel of Akron are principal speakers at City Rescue Mission on South Mercer Street. The mission auditorium is packed each evening.
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