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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
34
Mercer Pennsylvania report notes heavy snow as a potential savior for the county potato crop. Farm Agent W S Hagar inspected fields and found tubers unfrosted despite snowfall. If no freeze follows, thousands of bushels may still be saved. a historic October snow of a foot is recalled.
Mrs. John Yoho hosted Mrs. C. W. Shannon and Raymond for a 6 o clock dinner Monday in honor of Mr. Yoho. Also noted is a Fathers and Sons banquet at the U P church Friday evening with 120 attending the chicken supper prepared by mothers and daughters, Rev. J H Douds of Homestead, Pa delivering an address.
Mrs. John Yoho hosted a midweek surprise birthday gathering for her husband. Attendees included Clif ord Custer Miss McNutt William Koder Mrs. Josie Schoder and Frank.
Lillian McCready Prosnek and Charles Seigel join Miss Jessie Schoder Miss Keyser Amy Yoho Wilbert Pflugh Edward Early and Mrs. Robert Buchanan among attendees announced for the community gathering.
Mrs James Harbison entertained the U Pp Missionary society at her home on Wednesday. Present were Mrs Chas Shannon Mrs Wm Buchanan Mrs J L McHattie Mrs Calvin Mrs W T Jenkins and Mrs Kelso. A lunch was served.
Lillian McCready and Margaret Langhurst visited friends in Wampum and Beaver Falls. U P church held a Halloween social. King’s Daughters plan a Halloween party in McRoberts hall. Lombardo Society dances. Beaver Clay Manufacturing Co raffles a lot. families and clergymen hosted gatherings and masquerade at Rev J F Kirkbride’s home.
Mr and Mrs K W Gilkey and their family moved into a new residence on Monday marking a fresh start for the household as reported in local notices.
Mercer Pa October 31 The October criminal court will defer 15 cases from a 79 case list to the following week for trial District Attorney L R Rickard says Leading the deferral is the murder trial of Edward Seales of Farrell a Negro The defense will be W G Barker and T A Sampson The week’s hearings largely involved liquor indictments
Four bandits held up William Mitchell in West Philadelphia in front of the James Mitchell construction offices. They escaped in an automobile after taking a satchel containing $6,600 in payroll cash as he arrived from the bank. Police report no further details.
Federal grand jury indicts American Metal Manufacturing and associates for allegedly moving 7 million dollars in cash and Liberty Bonds to a Swiss firm in a scheme tied to Thomas W. Miller former alien property custodian. Proceedings involve Miller, the firm, and major European metal and banking interests.
GROVE CITY Pa Oct 31 J P Henry superintendent of the Bessemer Gas Engine Co Plant is in Providence R I making purchase of equipment for the Bessemer shops The company remains busy with gas engine business and has been operating full time despite the Oil engine demand
The Young People's Christian Union at Westminster College announced its officer slate Friday. Donald McClure of Blairsville was named president, Haldon Williams of Carnegie as vice president, Martha Wallace of Parnassus reappointed secretary, and Arthur Wilson of New Wilmington again treasurer, according to retiring president George Maxwell.
Charles Perrotta of Sharon was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his son after a murder charge. Judge Prather sentenced him to not less than five nor more than ten years in the Western penitentiary. The appeal for a new trial was withdrawn by his attorney.
Mr and Mrs Howard Park of Erie street plan to settle in New Castle this winter. Mr and Mrs Frank Hofmeister of the North Side returned from a Denver and Colorado Springs visit. Mrs Emerson Morrow and Mrs Irvin Hofmeister joined a missionary conference in New Castle First Christian church. Mrs Todd Hofmeister of Ashtabula visited town with friends. Mrs Elizabeth Mitcheltree returned from relatives in Lowry City Missouri. Mrs Will Smith and Mrs Roy Anangst joined a Loyal Ladies masquerade party.
In Clinton Illinois on October 31 Earl Starnes a 24 year old escaped Joliet prisoner killed himself as police closed in at his uncle’s residence. His 16 year old companion Donald Kerdell was taken into custody after being charged with killing a Dubuque deputy sheriff.
The New Bedford relief society met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Robert McClanehan's home. Mrs. Lynda Carlisle led devotionals and the group enjoyed a fine lunch served by the social committee.
The upcoming meeting will be at Mrs. Robert Ruby's in November. Numerous Youngstown and nearby residents visit relatives this week including Mrs. Jennie Horn Miss Margaret Frock and Mrs. Ella Harry. Notable note: Marilla M. Ricker as first woman to appear before the U S Supreme Court.
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