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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
10
International News Service reports that Jews now own over 290000 acres in Palestine. The Jewish National Fund says acquisitions push ownership toward five percent of cultivable land, with more purchases planned.
The Service Star Legion will hold a meeting on Thursday October 22 at 3 p m in the hall of the city building.
A King Necked Pheasant feeding on grain on a streetcar track near Ellwood City and New Castle was hit by a Harmony car from Pittsburgh. The motorman stopped, retrieved the injured bird, placed it on New Castle newspapers in the coal box, and planned to consult his doctor brother-in-law to determine the bird’s injuries and possible recovery.
Captain Clews was killed and engineers David Gilmore and John Holiday seriously injured in a fracas aboard the Canadian Pacific liner Melita at Antwerp. Chief Officer Thomas Towers was arrested.
The two U P church missionary groups gathered at William Davidson Sr.’s home in New Galilee for an all day meeting. A noon chicken dinner was served and many members attended, including Rev. and Mrs. Calvin and several named families. Plans were made to send jellies, fruits and clothing to Freedman, Ky. Kathryn Jenkins hosted a class party.
A series of social visits and small town movements are recorded. Hazel Irsman and others attended a Thursday evening gathering at a home. many people from East Palestine and surrounding towns travelled to Beaver Falls Pittsburgh and Monaca for visits and business.
The Liberty Theatre presents a Charleston Dance Contest after the first show tonight. Open to every body, with doors at six fifty. the event follows the musical comedy Georigiana.
Secretary Jardine urges American farmers to plant more wheat and expect normal yields for next year. He notes foreign competition rising with Russia, Australia, Argentina, and Canada expanding wheat areas, potentially exporting more without tariff protection. Farmers should plan beyond this year as export markets may dominate.
Rev H A Ellis spoke at the Epworth M E Boy Scout Troop meeting about hunting in the big woods. Plans were made for a Halloween party on Tuesday October 27, tied to Parent's Night with all parents urged to attend. A signaling contest stood out as a key event with fifteen scouts and other leaders present.
Seventy boys and girls attended the weekly story hour at the New Castle free public library held in the Y M C A reading room Tuesday afternoon. Miss Barber, the librarian, was in charge as several interesting stories were read to the children.
Thirty five senior members of the Y M C A were guests at a party after the regular class period. A short program featured vocal selections by Joe Strimater Bill Whiel don and a quartet with Richard Johns Bill Whieldon Joe Strithater Arthur B Harris. Marie Snyder accompanied on piano. Charles Gilliam spoke on New Castle versus Ellwood City in football with Bridenbaugh predicted to win. Harold Moore played piano to close. Walter E Kirker arranged the event and plans more parties through winter.
Athens report states Bulgaria proposes a commission to inquire into the Greco Bulgarian border clash yesterday. Greece has not answered but reports indicate Bulgarian forces attacked a Greek outpost and Athens seeks apology and indemnification.
An educational Safety First campaign starts on the New Castle division with a white car lettered safety slogans placed in operation. Mrs. Ella Zeigler and her son George Jr of Terre Haute Indiana visit Mrs. William Turner on East Washington Street.
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