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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1925

Page

2

Radio Expert Sees End Of Interference

Washington report outlines approaches to suppress electrical interference hindering radio reception. Government and private engineers seek filters shields and strategic antenna placement to reduce hum from nearby AC power lines and other spark sources.

United States Bureau of Standards Robert S. Thornburg International Mews Service Washington America J. H. Dellinger Radio Laboratory Dellinger

Republican Party Candidates Named for 1925 General Election

The Republican party lists county and city office candidates selected at the recent primary for the November 3, 1925, general election. Names and positions are announced for voter guidance and campaign organization.

Republican Party

Unidentified murder marsh victims bog mystery deepens

Col umbus readers learn details of the ongoing marsh murders as County Detective Dunlap and investigators press to identify two victims found in the swamp near Youngstown. Clues include clothing bundles dated September 25 1925 from a Pittsburgh paper and possible links to a missing 24 year old man.

J. H. Dunlap Columbus J. M. Dunlap New Castle Youngstown Cleveland Buffalo W. W. Fletcher Dunlap Fletcher Marsh Lew Hawthorne Hawthorne Pittsburgh

Wampum M E Church Notice

Wampum M E church Rev J S Petrie pastor Sunday school at 10 morning service at 11 on Abraham's Sacrifice and evening service at 7 30 on Results of Disobedience.

Wampum M. E Petrie Abraham

School Children Rally To Save Old Ironsides

In New Castle the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks sponsors a drive to raise funds to restore the U S S Constitution known as Old Ironsides. Children contribute pennies as the lodge Elk Mo 69 joins the effort, honoring naval history and American valor.

Benevolent Protective Order of Elks United States Navy Oliver Wendell Holmes Congress Secretary of Navy Curtis D. Wilbur New Castle Lodge Elke United States

Restaurant Man Charged With Health Law Violation

C. O. Bartlett proprietor of a restaurant at 130 West Long Avenue appeared before the mayor after Sanitary Officer L. Hoon charged him with violating city health laws. Water from the dish washing machine ran into an open cellar ditch and garbage was not properly cared for. The mayor ordered sewer connections and proper waste handling. a repeat offense may bring a fine.

C. O. Bartlett West Long Avenue L. Hoon

Beginner's Swim Class Opens at Y Friday Night

The YMCA in New Castle will start a beginner’s swim class for senior members on Friday evening October 23 at the association pool. The program runs weekly through winter with non-swimmers urged to enroll. Harry B. Day will lead the class.

Association New Castle Harry Day

Three Young Men Enlist in Marine Corps Training

William Dodds and Lewis Lloyd have enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and are now at Paris Island training camp. Sergeant Bryant of the U.S. Army recruiting station announced Ernest Cornell also enlisted, with Dodds and Lloyd from Lawrence County and Cornell from New York City.

William Dodds Lewis Lloyd United States Marine Corps Tully Paris Island Bryant U. S. Army Ernest Cornell Dodds Lloyd Lawrence County Cornell New York City

Final Stages of Chest Drive Reaching Completion

George F. Winter led a meeting urging workers and executives to finish the Community Chest campaign in New Castle. He praised progress and warned against setup risks while stressing the drive funds ten institutions and rested on contributors to determine success.

George F. Winter New Castle Winter

Mellon Proposes Alternative Tax Rate Schedule

A government official outlines two tentative tax rate schedules used to estimate revenue. The preferred plan shifts from a one percent on the first 3000, three percent on the next 4000, and five percent thereafter to a blended scheme starting with one percent on 3000, two percent on the next 1000, three percent on the next 4000, and five percent on the remainder. The treasury clarifies no definite rates are proposed beyond illustrative figures.

Treasury

North Street Hi Y Club Holds Weekly Session

North Street Junior Hi Y Club met last night at the Y with Supervisor John Leonard in charge. The group continued its study on Pioneer Ways of Living.

North Street Hi-Y John Leonard

Ben Franklin Hi-Y Holds Initiation

The Ben Franklin Junior Hi-Y Club at the Y M C A held an initiation last evening with several new members joining. A good attendance was reported and Supervisor Black led the event.

Ben Franklin Hi-Y Ben Franklin Supervisor Black

Y Midget Leaders Exam This Saturday

The examination for midget leaders will be held at the association gym Saturday morning. All members of the midget class are urged to make a special effort to be present.

Association Gym

Building Permits For McBride And Frasso In City

John McBride at 1512 Delaware Avenue files for a residence permit. Nick Frasso at 241 East Washington Street applies for a storefront permit.

John McBride Delaware Avenue Nick Frasso East Washington Street

Deaths Of The Day In Bluff Street And Other Rites

Funeral services for James Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs James F Mitchell of Bluff street were held Thursday at 9 am at St Mary's church with Rev Fr Martin J Brennan officiating. Interment followed in St Mary's cemetery. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs Jane Parry 81 of 903 Franklin Avenue and Thomas A Book with services led by local ministers and interment at Oak Park cemetery.

James Mitchell James F. Mitchell Bluff Street St. Mary’s Church Martin J. Brennan John Chaffie Joseph Todd Joseph Fulkerson Joseph Casey Martin Quinn Patrick Cosgrove St. Mary’s Cemetery Thomas A. Book Englewood Avenue George Owen Central Christian Church Frederick B. McAllister First Christian Church Mr Book Frank Floyd Milton Frew Book Lawrence Dean James Caruthers Oak Park

Obituary Notices for Robison Hess and Shaffer

Funeral services for John Christie Robison of Detroit were held at 2 P M from Jos 8 Rice Co chapel with Rev Homer B Davis officiating. Pallbearers included Christie Cromwell and Grugel. burial in Oak Park cemetery. Charles Hess 81 Civil War veteran died October 21 after pneumonia. services October 24 at 3 P M at Croton Avenue M E Church with burial in Oak Fork cemetery. Lafayette D Shaffer 79 died October 21 at daughter’s home in New Wilmington. services October 23 at 2 P M from the Lewis home with burial in Brier Hill cemetery.

John Christie Robison Detroit Mich Jos Rice Co East North Street Homer B. Davis Epworth M. E. Church Paul and Arthur Christie William and George Cromwell John Dean Frank Grugel Oak Park Cemetery Charlies W. Hess New Castle Croton Avenue Mr. Hess Pittsburgh Benjamin Rebecca Jones Hess New Caste Co. G John Bird Pennsylvania Cavalry Harper's Ferry W. Va Hess Sarah Williamson J. P. Jones Toledo Toledo, O M. EB D. Ralph Dunn Oak Fork Cemetery Lafayette D. Shaffer John H. Lewis New Wilmington Shaffer Lawrence County United Presbyterian Church of Fastbrook Lewis Robert M. Shaffer Leonard Shaffer California

Duck Hunters Return From Conneaut Lake

Jack Frazier of Leasure Avenue and Ralph Baker of Winter Avenue returned from Conneaut Lake after a successful duck hunt. They brought home five ducks, with one of Frazier's birds among the largest taken there in years. two or three others were lost in the lake.

Jack Frazier Leasure Avenue Ralph Baker Winter Avenue Conneaut Lake Mr. Frazier

West Pittsburg Young People's Conference Opens Friday

The Sixth annual Young People's Conference will be held at the Me thodist Episcopal church of West Pittsburgh on Friday October 23. A group of eminent speakers and a fine musical program are arranged. A banquet is planned at 6 30 in the church. Registration is twenty five cents with extra for the banquet. All over 12 years of age are invited.

Methodist Episcopal Church of

Annual Meeting At Field Club On Monday Night

The New Castle Field Club holds its annual meeting Monday evening October 26 with a banquet at 6 30 preceded by a business meeting to elect four directors three for three years and one for two years. Dr Weir Ketler Grove City College president will speak as trophies are awarded.

Field Club New Castle James K. Love Weir Ketler Grove City College

Masquerade Planned at New Castle Field Club

Friday evening October 30 the New Castle Field Club hosts a Hallowe en masquerade dance. The arrangements committee has prepared elaborate plans and a large crowd is expected.

New Castle Field Club Committee On

No Report On Christy Case Before State Board

The state board of pardons heard the petition of Pete Christy, convicted slayer of Policeman John Cucia, but no action was announced. Christy sought full freedom after his death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. Attorney T W Dickey presented the petition.

State Board of Par Gons Pete Christan John Cucia T. W. Dickey Pardon Board

D C Wills Dies at Cleveland Bank Leader in Pittsburgh Era

D C Wills, longtime Pittsburgh banking figure and first head of the Federal Reserve bank’s fourth district, died in Cleveland at Allegheny Pennsylvania on August 11 1872. He began as a messenger at Mechanics National Bank of Pittsburgh and rose to president of Citizens National Bank at Bellevue before becoming Fed chair. He also served Westminster College board and Presbyterian church committees. Four children survive. funeral planned at First United Presbyterian Church in Carnegie Avenue. Interment likely in Pittsburgh. Messages of condolence flooded the family home from banking colleagues nationwide.

Allegheny Mechanics National Bank of Pittsburgh Mellon National Bank Diamond National Bank Wills First United Presbyterian Church Carnegie Avenue Pittsburgh Westminster College United Presbyterian Denomration Committee

Italy’s Debt Settlement Aim Guided by U S Principles

The Italian labor mission, led by Signor Grandi with Countess Volpi, seeks a final debt settlement in the United States based on the debtor’s ability to pay. The mission, with broad powers in Washington, aims for a definitive agreement rather than a temporary one.

United States Coolidge Signor Grandi Pagemats Washington Mussolini Countess Volpi

Spare tire stolen from car on Diamond alley

Police report: Clausen at 804 Neshannock Boulevard said a spare tire was taken from his car while parked on Diamond alley. Also mentioned are F. L. Boal and P. A. Rodgers of Colonial Ice Cream Co returning from a National Ice Cream Makers convention in Detroit, Michigan.

Clausen Neshannock Boulevard Diamond Alley F. L. Boal P. A. Rodgers The Colonial Ice Cream Co Detroit Mich

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. Plummer Emery H. M Buck) Reynolds Register Jeannette W. Hutton J. Elder Bryan M. C. Kennedy Walter V. Tyler D. O. Davies Louis G. Genkinger R. T. Withers Dr. W. L. Campbell J. H. McKvenny Andrew Dietterle Ironsides U. S. S. Constitution Hull James Richard Dacres Nova Scotia Dacres Bainbridge Java Stewart Constitution New York Boston Albany State of Pennsylvania Mellon Jane Parry Franklin Avenue Parry Wales Protestant Episcopal Church J. T. Williams Chester England G. A. Golding John C. Robison Charles W. Hess West Pittsburg Jas. L. Love Christy D. C. Wills Cleveland, C Fashion Royal Derby Parktown Worsteds Royal Park Fashion Park the Winter CO Easteens Naphington Bt Emery Emery Publicity Committee Wallace Block
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