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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
9
Police chief Henry Dysart announces that despite no organized observance this year the department will support harmless pranks and protect masqueraders. Officers on duty will patrol downtown streets and aid the merrymakers while enforcing no damage to property or persons.
News Bureau reports rumors persist that Governor Pinchot will call a special session after the year's start. A state election law commission meets November 6 to study defects and the governor has asked volunteers to serve, with findings to be presented to the assembly if a special session is convened. A tri state power commission between Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York has also formed.
Prominent speedway pilots recognize the risks of racing while appreciating car safety and endurance. Harry Hartz, after finishing second in Miller eight cylinder at Altoona, buys a Dodge Brothers Special Business Coupe, intending to drive to East Coast races and back to California. He cites all steel body reliability and horsepower, noting his experience with Duesenberg mechanics. Hartz has driven Miller cars for two years and placed among the top finishers.
The seaplane disaster off Bay Shore during a Sunday storm damaged 17 navy seaplanes. The Naval Bureau of Aeronautics reported a monetary loss around 100000 dollars, with salvageable motors the main upside as wood and canvas hulls suffered most.
Harlansburg Presbyterian church hosts a two session Sunday school meeting on October 29 with talks by Rev. J. H. McCormick and Rev. G. M. Landis. Afternoon features include devotionals, county and school reports, cradle roll, and a chart talk. evening includes installation of officers, class demonstration, music, and a collection.
Counsel for three natural gas companies meet with Governor Gore as defense teams prepare to argue the state gross sales tax before Common Pleas Judge Morgan Owens. Early expectations favor swift action toward the state supreme court to rule on constitutionality.
Three men arrested in Pittsburgh, held in Washington jail, are suspected of joining a Saturday street battle with union miners at Houston near Washington. One of the three is believed to be the slayer.
The Penn theatre hosts a Halloween party on Friday October 30 at 9 30 pm with ten prize tiers led by a 26 piece silver set valued about 35. Entries require a ticket and stage presence at 9 30. Judges will select winners indoors due to weather. The event aims to be New Castles biggest Mummers celebration this year.
An advertisement emphasizes authentic aluminum utensils not for display only. Each piece bears the manufacturer's name on the bottom and includes staple daily items such as coffee percolators tea pots roasters kettles pans and pails. Priced at 1.00 for any listed utensil selection.
Advertises all wool challis in stripes figures and dots on light and dark grounds ideal for women and children's dresses. Describes 27 inch width and price of 1.10 dollars per yard.
In Tarentum near here William Adams Jr., 30, was crushed under a half ton of rock and slate in the Sun Coal Co mine at Larder Pa. His back and both legs were broken and doctors at Allegheny Valley Hospital gave little hope for recovery.
The Unity Baptist Missionary Society of Harlansburg held its regular meeting at Mrs. C. H. Turner’s home on Thursday October 22. Fifteen members, nine visitors and four children attended. After lunch a business session followed devotional leadership by president Mrs. Bertha Eekin.
The fragment lists Cameron, Minnie McFarland, Ethel McFarland, Annie Turner, Margaret McCalmont, Bella Brant, Esther Double, Dorothy Hunt, Clemmons, Alice Brown, Helle McCalmont, Prudence Jordan, Rev. Shumaker, Chester Hunt, Charles Turner and Albert Double. Names suggest a community notice or social grouping in a historical record.
Daughters of the King and parish volunteers are asked to meet in the Trinity church Guild room Wednesday between 2 and 5 p m to receive literature for parish families. They will help with the parish supper on November 12 and with the annual drive for church and missions. Miss Marian Wallace leads and seeks cooperation.
A simple home remedy suggests dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water to gargle a sore throat or tonsillitis. Repeat in two hours if necessary. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve tablets for a few cents.
The Flagship Seattle carrying Fleet Commander Admiral Robinson developed engine trouble and is sailing into Balboa at greatly reduced speed. The vessel was heading to New York via the Canal Zone from San Diego, with Navy Department notifying today.
Two Pennsylvania boys at Pennsylvania State College receive honors from the faculty. Walter C. Barrett Jr. of Sayre wins the Arthur C. Bigelow Memorial scholarship for interest in sheep husbandry and is noted for his livestock judging success and Sigma Phi Sigma membership. Harold A. William of Kane becomes the first Pullman scholarship recipient of 250 dollars, one of twenty awarded at the 1924 International Livestock Exposition for Penn State’s livestock winnings at Chicago.
The Pullman award is a loan for a needy student who commits to repay without interest. The funds are then returned to the college for future use.
At the New Castle Field Club the driveway repairs are part of a porte cochere being built by Mr and Mrs P L Craig. The annual banquet recognized their generosity. The club also thanked Mr and Mrs David Jameson for a handsome phonograph installed in the clubhouse.
The Ladies Aid of the Chewton Christian church will meet Wednesday for an all day session. Mrs. Chas Yoho and Miss Nora Ritchie will hold a masquerade social at the church on Thursday evening October 29. Local residents Mrs. Sylvester Herkenrother and sons Paul John and Phillip were callers in Ellwood City Saturday. Mr and Mrs C R Coulter and daughters Ethel and Pearl and Rev C A Young spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C D Hennon in Ellwood City. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Riley visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Guy Sunday. Frank Steel of Beaver Falls visited friends here Sunday. Mrs Leo Manning of Beaver Falls visited with Mrs Melissa Galbreath Sunday.
Harrisburg report shows 43 licenses revoked in a week for reckless driving and related violations. Twenty suspensions involved transporting Aquors, plus three for common carrier operator licenses without public service certification and two for involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. Names listed include Robert Thompson Jonestown Edward Ezzy Pittsburgh H M Headland Rochester and others.
Stop Itching eczema and related skin troubles quickly with Zemo antiseptic liquid. Apply to stop burning and itching and clear eczema, tetter, pimples, rash, blackheads. Accessible at all druggists.
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