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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1925

Page

24

Naval Officers Back Navy in Air Service Debate Before Inquiry Board

Navy leaders and British experts told the inquiry board that unified air power is unlikely to succeed without under the navy. Navy leaders led by Secretary Wilbur and Admiral Eberle argued that naval air arms are more reliable and battle ready under existing control and warned against autonomous air arms. They dismissed Colonel Mitchell's push for a separate air service as false and insisted air power requires fleet support and cooperation.

Renatass T Dark International News Service Washington Army Navy President Air Board United States Department Wilbur F. W. Eberle Naval Air Service Marine Corps Naval Air Arm Billy’ Mitchell Naval Mitchell General Staff General Board Great Britain

Young people plan Sunday meeting with extensive program

Article outlines a two session Sunday event led by Miss Pearl Hockenberry and Rev Wingfield with many participants. Details include Praise Service, Devotional Service, Welcome Greetings by Paul I Weller, separate sessions for boys and girls, multiple leaders from local churches, and a labor of planning with an evening program and installation of officers. Shenandoah ships inquiry noted later.

Mittee Russel McNickle John W. Owens Charlotte Rodgers Croton M Paul I. Weller Conference Church School Myrna Stitzinger Clarence Boston Virginia Reheef Grace M. E David Young V. P Martha Whiting Epworth M. E Austin Cowmeadow Central Christian Gwyneth Lloyd Trinity Episco

Protests Over Use of Shenandoah Wreck Statements

Testimony shows crew members objected to statements used only to refresh memories and not as evidence in the Shenandoah disaster inquiry. Admiral Jones admitted the notes would be in the record but not treated as proof. Witnesses described a sudden temperature drop in the storm area and motor troubles on No. 1 and No. 2.

Kline Admiral Jones Shenandoah Roland G. Mayer Thomas B. Hard Charles.e. Bauch Lieut. Mayer Lieut. Bauch Lieut Nelson

New Castle Hosts Annual Dahlia Show at Carnegie Auditorium

The Second Annual Dahlia Show of the New Castle Garden Club opens at the Carnegie Auditorium on South Jefferson Street. Thousands of dahlias, gladioli, asters, and zinnias enchant visitors as judges arrive to evaluate blooms, with the event running from 3 to 10 this evening and continuing Wednesday.

Carnegie Auditorium South Jefferson Street New Castle Garden Club Glads Harry Lash John Carman C. S. Bonbey James Murphy Sewickley

Deaths Of The Day In Cleveland and nearby towns

Mrs. Katherine Conroy wife of Martin Conroy of Cleveland died September 21 at her residence on 24th Street. She leaves four daughters and a son in law Paul Smith of this city and will be remembered in New Castle. Funeral at St Timothy's Cleveland Thursday at 9. Priscilla Monroe Weller widow of John Weller died September 23 in Slippery Rock Township aged 65. Burial in Kerman cemetery. Surviving children include R M and J A Weller and several daughters and grandchildren. Eliza Jane Nixon 95 widow of John Nixon died near Darlington after long illness. Survives daughter Mrs W Burke and son William Nixon plus grandchildren. Miss Margaret MecCreight 72 retired Pittsburgh teacher died in New Wilmington. Services Thursday at 8:30 from Miss Elliott's home then in Pittsburgh Allegheny Cemetery. Elizabeth DeSimone aged five died at 403 East Woutton Street after extended illness. Survives parents and four sisters. Daisy Jackson funeral held at Bethel A M E Church with interment at Greens land Cemetery.

Martin Conroy Katherine Conroy L24th Street Cleveland Conroy Paul Smith William Zahler James Williams Edward Srp New Castle St. Timothy's Church Weller Priscilla Monroe Weller John Weller Slippery Rock Township Howarth Kerman Cemetery Monroeville Allegheny County Joel Margaret Monroe Eliza J. Nixon Eliza Jane Nixon John Nixon Darlington Nixon Margaret MccCreight Pittsburgh Mary Elliott New Wilmington MecCreight Irel Miss Elliott Allegheny Cemetery Elizabeth DeSimone Kovinni DeSimone East Woutton Street Mary Pasqualina Carmilla Michalina St Vitus Church Daisy Jackson Bethel A. M. E Green Street W. O. Davis Clark Griffin Graceland Cemetery

Plans Begin for Community Chest Campaign Drive

The group endorsed the Community Chest project and elected Mr. Sarcka to lead with a headquarters at the Board of Trade on North Mercer Street. A canvassing organization will be formed this week as clerical work is prepared and campaign dates set.

Community Chest Sarcka Board of Trade Mercer Street A. C. Hoyt George F. Winter W .K. Waddington H. B. Richards JL. Hu. Round James M. Smith James K. Love Joseph Hannon B K Thacker Thomas H. Hartman H Lee Marvin J. K. Furst Ira M Ramsey John A. Butler Marion Wallace J. M. Eagan K. M. Kirk Jacob Rentz Robert Meermans Katherine Wilfley John C. Taggart C. L. McMillen P. Emery John J. Maher John P Lockhart D. H. Kay F. W. Smith J. B. Haley Jessie Wilson J.ee Calahan F. A. Hover J. G Nothdurst J. L. Stratton Carrie Agnew

Wilbur Defends Navy Air Standards Before Inquiry

Wilbur urges retention of Navy air forces within the service saying independence would be a grave error. He argues air power is integral to the Navy and will be managed as efficiently as other internal topics without outside interference. He praises the dirigible for long range reconnaissance and notes the Shenandoah wreck.

Wilbur Mitchell Navy Shenandoah

Kraft Named Part Time Assistant At Y M C A

Announcement by Robert L. Meermans General Secretary of the YMCA states Johnny Kraft of Castile Five and American Red Cross lifesaving will serve as part time assistant in physical work this winter. Kraft will run boys and men swimming classes and help Harry S. Day with gym classes starting October 1. He will remain on the News Editorial staff with minimal evening time required.

Robertl. Meermans Johnny Kraft Castile Five American Red Cross Life Saving Vaiminer Kraft Harry S. Day Johnny

Shenandoah Wreck Witness Testimony At Air Board

The first witness, Richardson Wilson assistant cook on the Shenandoah, described the sudden storm onset and the ship’s plunge after awakening. He heard cracking sounds from breaking struts as the vessel descended during the final journey.

Richardson Wilson Shenandoah

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Admiral Eberle Unified Air Service Roland Whitaker Bethany Lutheran Fannie Love Cen Ian Harry Alford U. P Nana Jenkins Lewis Jenkins First Christian Heart To Heart Walter A. Cope Heart Carrie Jeffreys Roberts Prudence Sankey Johnny Weryrick Lillian Armstrong Croton M. E Christian Leadership Gertrude Potter Epworth Mary Weyrick Ist. Baptist Margaret Jones Wesley M E Nobille de Lorenzo M. E Kirwin Hilbert Elsie Edéenham Croton Charles Matthews Grace Myrna Stitzingrer Isabelle Wallace Mahoningtown Y. P. Society Margaret Lowery Central Presbyterian Johnny Weyrick Perry Shuler T. J. Davies Helen Emery Rebecca Gwin Perry Schuler Marines Air Force Paul Weller George Landis iInternational Congress League of Nations Coolidge White House Harry Pavis DuShan Street Margaret McCreight Seavys Studio Clark & Mackie Co New York Martinique McAlpin A. E. Singleton Res. Mgr Aalin Men of Fashion Park the Winter CO Washtraton St New America Baltimore & Ohio Y.M.C.A East Side Livingston Sweeper Co Capitol Theatre Asher En Tke
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