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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
2
British aviation ace Captain Hubert Biard crashed during a practice flight off Bay Shore near Baltimore. The S-4 pilot, considered Britain's best bet for the Schneider cup races, was shaken but not seriously injured as the plane nose-dived about a thousand feet into shallow water.
Paris reports Charles Rigoulet once known as The Strongest Man in the World married Mile. Collin after meeting at a studio where he posed for a film series. The event follows Rigoulet’s recent title and exhibition lifting Cadine as a past Olympic champion.
City Solicitor Robert White will represent New Castle before the public service commission on Monday as Gardner avenue damage claims are argued. The avenue was closed by order of the commission with a new route set.
Mohammed Azzerkan, foreign minister for Abd El Krim, denies reports of his death after claims of being blown up at a cannon mouth. He tells the London Times no such death occurred and he would know if it had. A Tangier dispatch quotes him asserting the denial.
A nine year old boy, Walter Krupa of 45 High Street, died after a motor vehicle struck him on Atlantic Avenue. The driver, Gerlach, 21, was arrested on manslaughter charges. Coroner Caldwell to conduct an inquest. funeral services set for St. Mary's Polish Church Oakland.
Reporters from major presses including Associated Press and United Press have chased clues in the swamp holding the final hint to the case. Veteran journalist Hal Gallagher, a special writer for the Cleveland News, contributed to the coverage after years of on scene reporting.
The board reports an $8 187 rally by teams to support the chest fund, notes past failures to deliver promised gifts, and plans a Saturday noon meeting to resume solicitation. An updated list of pledges will be checked within months to identify non performers and reenergize the drive.
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania deputy sheriffs uncovered ten sticks of dynamite under a house housing black miners at the Midland mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Company. An assailant was seen lighting the fuse but fled as shots were fired. officials suspect non union tension and wage disputes with United Mine Workers. About 186 miners reported for work that morning.
Vincenzo Magnarelli former husband of vaudeville actress Ann Suter was jailed to await deportation after a probation year in criminal court for filing a false Veterans bureau claim. He was indicted for making a veteran allotment to Edna Eckstein posing as Mrs. Magnarelli. Miss Suter filed for an annulment after marrying Magnarelli in June 1924.
Louis B. Round superintendent of New Castle Electric told the council the east Highland avenue pole situation could be improved with Western Union cooperation. A representative will be asked to attend a council meeting to discuss eliminating poles on that side.
London fashion notes show boots and puttees joining smart wardrobes for winter street wear. Wellington and Russian model boots appear in grey or patent leather, matched with gowns. puttees in coordinating material are also worn. Boots and tweed plus fours remain stylish for sports wear. Some designers feature plus fours in blue and pink velvet.
Stage favorite De Wolf Hopper takes Lillian Glaser widow of an Oakland dentist as his sixth wife. The comedian's third wife wired congratulations to the couple.
Mrs. Charles Mayberry of Boyles avenue will host Gowanda club members at a Hallowe'en party Tuesday evening.
Mrs W T Beightley entertained at dinner Thursday evening to honor her husband’s birthday anniversary. An elaborate menu was served at 6 o clock with eight covers. Pink and white tones featured in the decorations. After dinner, hours were spent with five hundred and music. Out of town guest H T Stullard of Harrisville attended.
Lawrence Childs of Youngstown spent Thursday in New Castle. Abe Cobb of East Long Avenue will reside in Chicago after departure. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGaffie announce the birth of a son. Albert Green of Butler visits Walnut Street hosts Mr. and Mrs. T. R. McLafferty for the weekend. Miss Margaret Hetzlein and Mrs. Francis Frey spend Thursday in Youngstown. Mrs. 8. Cartwright and Mrs. Louise Cartwright spend Thursday in Youngstown. Miss Catherine Ainsley and Miss Muriel Edmunds will attend the Pitt Tech game in Pittsburgh Saturday. Esther Fisher leaves for Bethany College to visit Miss Helen Cotton at Kappa Delta Sorority. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Weaver travel to Stoystown for the death of Mr. Weaver's uncle, B. F. Harris, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Ryan. Mrs. Thomas Clinefelter moved from New Castle hospital to her daughter’s home on Neshannock Avenue.
In Section E of the Y S B Class of the Third U P church Mrs R M Eagleson hosted Thursday evening with devotionals by Mrs Wilson and a brief business session followed by social time. Guests included Mrs Hamilton Mrs Bryan and Mrs Brown. Refreshments were served and plans for a future hostess Mrs James Fox were shared. Bethany Lutheran Woman's Missionary Society will meet Tuesday evening October 27 at Mrs J S Irwin's 912 Maryland avenue to sew.
The Bulgarian note to the League of Nations reports Greek forces penetrated 32 kilometres along a frontier line in Bulgaria and advanced 10 kilometres from the border. Greek bombardment of Petrich caused seven serious injuries, according to the Bulgarian protest note received in Geneva.
Berlin reports say the German Nationalist party issued a resolution disapproving Locarno but Socialist Democrat papers dismiss it as a vote seeking to mislead Nationalist voters. They warn the move will not threaten ratification and accuse the Nationalists of sham objections.
Thomas McCart aged 81 of Shenango township died Thursday at 1 20 pm at the home of his son George McCart in West Pittsburg from pneumonia contracted about a week earlier. He was a Holy Cross church member and is survived by his son George and two daughters in law. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Holy Cross church with interment in St Marys cemetery. Antonetta Funere aged 14 months died at 211 South Ashland avenue. She leaves both parents and four siblings. Burial will be in St Vitus cemetery.
Following the recent party primary, Republican candidates for county and city offices were named for the upcoming general election on November 3, 1925. The list includes those advancing to face opponents in key local races and defines party slates for municipal and county posts.
Sheriff H. M. Buck Reynolds Register and Recorder Jeannette W. Hutton District Attorney J Elder Bryan Jury Commissioner M C Kennedy School Board Six Years R T Withers Dr W L Campbell J H Mellvenny School Board Two Years Andrew Dietterle James K Love
The Pottery girls convene at the Y W C A this evening at 7 o'clock to discuss activities for the coming winter season. The gathering aims to decide the projects and programs they will pursue.
Contract signed for a date in the near future. Billy Maine leads the production fresh from the Wintergarden Show and drawing strong critical attention for a young artist.
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