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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
2
Beirut dispatch reports twenty thousand additional French troops arriving in Syria with policy unchanged. General Sarrail says Damascus bombardment casualties are exaggerated and Syria is returning to normal aside from sporadic attacks.
Report describes French bombardment limiting damage to the rebel quarter of Damascus. Rebels reportedly carried away their dead and intend to keep losses secret. Rifles collected from residents suggest the city is now disarmed and spared European and American quarters.
Firefighters search through the second floor of a blaze as the Alexander family escapes. An elderly man, Mr Alexander, is found wedged behind curtains near a window, trying to draw air as smoke fills the home. The rescue ends with the man located after a renewed search.
A man was protected from the room’s atmosphere until rescue crews arrived and carried him outside to safety. S. A Rosen, pool room proprietor, returned after closing when the alarm sounded. Firefighters confined the blaze to the basement, with only smoke damage to the lower levels and no damage to the first and second floors.
The drive ends with high praise for volunteers and leaders. Wayne A. Sarcka of Ward Wells Dreschman & Gates expresses satisfaction as campaign totals show strong gifts across divisions A to F and public employee and mercantile contributions.
Twenty guests attended a masquerade party at Miss Rosemary Cole's Galbreath avenue home Thursday evening. Music and games provided entertainment with prizes awarded to Miss Jean Kirker and Hugh Davis. Tempting refreshments followed by the hostess.
A special Junior Hadassah meeting at Miss Freda Shifman’s Wallace avenue organized plans for a Sunday open meeting at the B Nai B Rith hall on North Mill street at 2 p m November 1. Pittsburgh speaker Mrs. Moses Ruslander will headline with piano by Mrs. Arthur Broida and vocal numbers by Mrs. Howard Meehan. Tea will follow in the social rooms with Mrs. D Frank Mrs. Eli Kaplan Mrs. H Rabinovitz and Miss Rose Cohen pouring.
Mrs Jack McNulty hosted Modern 500 at her Neshan nock avenue home with two tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Edward Fulkerson Mrs C Seward and Mrs James Duddy. Hallowe en tones and refreshments were provided by the hostess and Mrs J Duddy of Girard Ohio as a special guest. In two weeks Mrs Edward Fulkerson will host.
Mrs. Frank DeGarmo hosted 25 guests on Thursday at Dewey Avenue for a masquerade party of the Young People’s Branch of the W. C. T. U. Prizes went to Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and Mrs. DeGarmo for best costume, with additional prizes to Mrs. Badger and Mrs. Nelson. Lunch followed, served by the hostess and Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Badger.
Eleven members attended at Mrs Reamer's home on Hemlock street Thursday afternoon for needlework and chat. Mrs William King won the prize. Refreshments in Halloween tones were served. Hostess Mrs Michael Heckart was assisted by others. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.
Mr and Mrs D G Piper of Alma Street entertained 22 children at a masquerade party Thursday for their children Helen Pear and Buddy. The event ran from 4 to 6 30 with games contests prizes and themed orange and black decorations. Miss Miller assisted with refreshments.
The T. M. B. club associates were guests at a one o'clock luncheon in Mrs. Jack Biddle's Etna street home. Twelve were served with yellow and white decor. Mrs. Fred Kimmel assisted. Mrs. Edward Critchlow attended as a special guest. In two weeks Mrs. Carl Schmidt will host.
Members of Grace Methodist church Junior Girls Club were entertained Friday evening at Ruth Mariacher's Lee Avenue home. Music and games provided entertainment with refreshments served later. Attendees included Virginia Reeder Elizabeth McFarland Gertrude Conners Evelyn Winder Laura Jones and teacher Mrs Martha Gibson.
Chat and fancy work filled the North East club gathering Thursday evening at Blaine street with Mrs. John Kabrer. Mrs. John Benson joined as a new member and Mrs. Fred Behringer of Youngstown was a special guest. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Chester Snyder. Mrs. Arthur Ostrander will host in two weeks.
The M. W. Club gathered with Mrs. Dorothy Bird of Wilmington Avenue on Thursday evening. Special guest Mrs. Leah Bird attended and Mrs. Bertha Ligo won the prize as games served as the main activity with Halloween inspired decor.
The article notes a hostess served refreshments and that in two weeks Mrs Grace Santum of the Youngstown road will be hostess.
Miss Margaret Fleckstein was surprised with a miscellaneous shower at her North Shenango Street home Thursday evening. Fifteen guests attended and presented many beautiful gifts to the guest of honor. Hosts Mary Plant and Frances Fleckenstein assisted with refreshments.
The Butler Girls were guests of Mrs R M Warnock on Laurel Avenue Thursday afternoon. Pleasures and refreshments followed with help from Mrs Edward Beahm and Mrs Vance Burkholder. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Edward Beahm on Moody Avenue in two weeks.
Mrs F W Guy of Liberty Street will host members of the Mahon ing Book Club at her home on Saturday afternoon.
Mr John Elridge of Beckford Street will entertain members of the C and G 1921 club on Saturday evening. The event will take place at an indicated local venue, with attendance expected from club members and guests.
Aaron Havke aged 80 died at his home in Slippery Rock township Thursday evening after an illness of old age. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM from the Lutheran cemetery near Princeton with burial in the church cemetery.
George Washington Lewis aged 75 died Thursday evening at 10 30 at his home in Slippery Rock township after a illness of complications. He was born there and lived all his life a member of the Greenwood Methodist church. He leaves three sons John of Darlington road Frank of Canton Ohio and Alex M Lewis at home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 from the Greenwood M E church with burial in the church cemetery.
George B McDonald aged 49 died Tuesday October 27 at his Newport home after a year long illness. He is survived by his widow a daughter Marian and two sisters Mrs Karl McClymonds Ellwood City and Mrs Edward Cambaugh Portersville. The body went to Portersville Presbyterian Church for funeral services led by Rev McClelland and Rev George Cheeseman and was buried in Portersville Cemetery.
William V. Troth of Orleans Indiana died October 29 after illness at 57. He was born March 28 1868 in Spencer Indiana and worked as a teacher. married Helen Bassett seven years ago and leaves siblings. Body to Orleans for burial. Benjamin F. Pierce aged 47 died October 23 in Youngstown Ohio after a short illness. formerly of New Castle. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery following services in Kelley undertaking rooms. Mrs Florilla Davis 90 widow of Thomas Davis died Friday morning at 7 oclock at her West Washington Street home born in Wheeling and a long known city resident.
A obituary notes the life of a McKaine daughter born July 3 1835 in West Virginia. She belonged to the First Presbyterian church and its Missionary Society and was active in Christian work. She joined the G A R Ladies and the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Surviving are two sons Thomas and Lewis Davis and a daughter Blanche. husband died about a decade ago. The service is Monday at 2 pm from the family home with interment at Graceland Cemetery.
Mrs Anna Wallage aged 58 died Tuesday afternoon October 29 at her home in Bessemer after an illness. She leaves her husband John Wallage and one son Joseph of Bessemer. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 am from St Anthony's Church in Bessemer with interment in St Anthony's Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Oscer of Moravia street will be held Saturday at 2 PM from the White undertaking rooms Neshannock avenue. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Funeral services for Richard Landers of Marshall Avenue will be held Saturday morning at 8 o'clock from Holy Rosary Church in Pittsburgh. A requiem mass will be celebrated and burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Lawrence McCade Funeral Parlors at 7121 Kelley Street, Pittsburgh, arranged the services.
The commission has called for France to explain recent Syrian events that alarm several nations. Paris reportedly has a report before Geneva, and the League seeks details on Damascus operations. A special commission meeting is expected before year end to hear Druses grievances.
Longtime city resident and deputy sheriff since 1922, Irvin W. Whiteman, son of William I. and Mary A. Whiteman, died at home of his son on Franklin Avenue. He worked as a tin miller before service, belonged to BPOE and Modern Woodmen, married Belle I. Smith, leaves a wife, son Irvin Jr., two grandchildren, siblings, and several half siblings. funeral service conducted by Rev. Davis and Rev. Lambert with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
The Blue Triangle club of the Y W C A and guests held a masquerade Halloween party at Eastbrook camp Thursday evening with eighteen guests. Music and games entertained guests, followed by refreshments. Irma Eckart Verna Boyd and Ruby Neimi led the arrangements and refreshments.
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