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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
12
Mercer Pa October 21 Heavy snowfall saved the county potato crop Farm Agent W S Hagar says after inspecting fields tubers remain unfrosted if no freeze comes the crop may yet be saved thousands of bushels remain undez observers note a foot of snow in October a century ago was the last comparable storm
Mrs John Yoho hosted a 6 oclock dinner Monday honoring Mr Yoho s birthday with Mrs C W Shannon and Paymond in attendance. Also notes a Fathers and Sons Banquet at U P church drawing 120 diners for a chicken supper prepared by mothers and daughters. Rev J H Douds of Homestead Pa gave an address. A Wednesday surprise party for Mr Yoho included Clifford Custer Miss McNutt William Schoder and Mrs Josh Schoder among others.
Lillian McCready and Jessie Schoder among those hosting and visiting friends in Wampum Beaver Falls and nearby towns. The ICPL church and R P church held Halloween events while socials, dances, and a luncheon occurred at various homes. Community members traveled between Beaver Falls Little Beaver and Darlington for visits and entertainment.
Mr and Mrs K W Gilkey and family moved into their new residence on Monday marking a fresh start for the household.
Mercer Pa October 31 Fifteen cases from the list of 79 in the October criminal court will be carried to next week for trial. District Attorney I St Richard notes the murder trial of Edward Scales of Farrell the term s only homicide case. Defenders are W G Barker and T A Sampson. Most hearings this week were liquor indictments.
Four bandits stopped payroll carrier William Mitchell in West Philadelphia in front of the James Mitchell construction company offices as he arrived from the bank. They fled in an automobile with the $6600 cash payroll for the firm, police reported.
A New York federal grand jury indicted Thomas W. Miller former alien property custodian and the American Metal Manufacturing company for allegedly wrongfully negotiating cash and Liberty Bonds totaling 7 million dollars from the sale proceeds to a Swiss corporation. The case also involves Miller the corporation and several large European metal and banking interests.
J P Henry superintendent of the Bessemer Gas Engine Co plant is in Providence Rhode Island making purchase of equipment for the Bessemer shops. The manufacture of oil engines keeps the company busy and operating full time despite this fact.
The Young People's Christian Union at Westminster College announced its officer slate. Donald McClure of Blairsville was named president Hayden Williams of Carnegie was chosen vice president Martha Wallace of Parnassus was re elected secretary and Arthur Wilson of New Wilmington was re elected treasurer.
Charles Perrotta of Sharon was sentenced by Judge Prather to not less than five nor more than ten years in the Western penitentiary after being found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of his son. His appeal for a new trial was withdrawn by his attorney. The case involved family tensions and a liquor charge for Perrotta's wife.
Mr and Mrs Howard Park plan to settle in New Castle this winter. Mr and Mrs Frank Hofmeister return from Denver and Colorado Springs. Mrs Emerson Morrow and Mrs Irvin Hofmeister attended a missionary conference at First Christian church in New Castle. Mrs Todd Hofmeister of Ashtabula traveled with friends in town. Mrs Elizabeth Mitcheltree returned from Lowry City Missouri visit. Mrs Will Smith and Mrs Fan Onangst attended a masquerade party hosted by the Loyal Ladies.
Community residents from New Castle Youngstown Enon Valley and Donora mingled at socials shopping with friends attending a masquerade at Coitsville high school. The passage also notes Maria M Ricker the first woman to practice before the US Supreme Court hailed by Robert Ingersoll as a potential chief justice.
In Clinton Illinois on October 31, Earl Starnes an escaped Joliet prison convict aged 24 died by his own act when surrounded by police at his uncle’s home. His companion Donald Kerdell aged 16 was taken into custody charged with the murder of a Dubuque deputy sheriff.
The New Bedford relief society held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Robert McClanehan's home on Wednesday afternoon. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Lynda Carlisle. Attendees enjoyed a well attended session and a fine lunch prepared by the social committee.
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