This Was Newtown: 1927

From the Newtown Enterprise, April 1927

Home mail delivery to start in Newtown  

Village delivery service will be started in Newtown on June 1, 1927. As a result of the recent inspection of the town, the postmaster reported to the Post Office Department the prompt response of council and the citizens in erecting street signs, numbers and mail receptacles.

Seven street letter boxes have been ordered and will be erected at the following points: State and Jefferson, State and Penn, State and Sterling, Chancellor and Jefferson, Chancellor and Penn, Centre and Congress, and at Lincoln and Washington avenues.

At the Post Office, the necessary changes in lock boxes, sorting tables and racks will be made in ample time. An examination of those desiring appointment as carrier, eight in number, will be held Saturday.

Two deliveries a day will be made, at 8:30 a.m. and at 4 p.m. Starting May 24, the postmaster will cover the route of the carrier, taking note of those houses properly equipped with numbers and mail receptacles. Such places noted will receive delivery June 1. Those not prepared will not be served. However, upon taking the necessary action and notice to the postmaster, their names may be added to the delivery list.

The people of Newtown owe their thanks to Congressman Henry W. Watson and the Post Office Department for the very prompt consideration given the activities of the energetic committee which handed the subject. The committee is also indebted to the citizens of the town for the prompt cooperation that they have always shown in meeting any suggestions for improvement of the postal service.

Former Newtown woman leaves $34,300 estate  

Numerous public bequests are made in the will of Mary T. Copper, widow of John C. Copper, late of Newtown borough, who died on March 30 at St. Petersburg, Florida. The document was probated at the Bucks County Register of Wills office in Doylestown last Monday morning.

An estate amounting to $34,300 is left to relatives and public institutions. The will was dated June 10, 1924, and Horace B. Hogeland, of Newtown, is named as the executor. The personal property is listed at $27,800 and the real estate at $6,500, including a property and lot in Newtown.

The Friends' Boarding Home at Newtown is bequeathed $3,000. The trustees of the Newtown Presbyterian Church are bequeathed $3,000 to be used in placing a pipe organ in the Presbyterian chapel. A bequest of $100 is made to the Newtown Ladies' Relief Society. The managers of the Newtown Library are bequeathed $200.

Bequests of $500 to the Newtown Cemetery Association and $200 to the Laurel Hill Cemetery [in Philadelphia] are made for the care of graves of relatives.

The Bucks County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will receive $500. Christ's Home for Homeless and Destitute Children in Warminster township is bequeathed $1,000. The managers of the Northeastern Hospital in Philadelphia will receive $2,000. The Unity School of Christianity Inc,.of Kansas City, Mo., is bequeathed $500. The Children's Country Week Association will receive $300.

Bequests to individuals are as follows: Elizabeth T. Hogeland, $500; Horace B. Hogeland, Newtown, $1,000; William W. Trego, Staten Island, N.Y., $500; Marion Trego Davis, $5,000. Alice H. Pusey, West Grove [Chester County], $5,000. Albert W. Hogeland, Sr., $5,000; Anna H. DePemberton, $1,000; Lillian Trego Nathorst, $5,000.

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Newtown High School holds assemblies

The assembly committee at Newtown High School arranged several very interesting programs during April.

On Firday, April 1, the assembly was devoted to "Kindness to Animals." Robert Shields read an article on "Cruelty to Animals."

Doris Flagg read about trapping. The traps should have the name of the owner printed on a metal plate fastened to the trap. They are never to be left open in the daytime, and must be looked at once a day.

At the assembly on Friday, April 8, Lois Merrill read the story of the musical comedy, "The Student Prince." This was followed by a vocal solo, entitled "Golden Days," sung by Grace Sherman. A violin solo, "Just We Two," was played by Jessie Newman, accompanied by Grace Sherman on the piano. Both selections were from "The Student Prince."

A student body meeting was held at the assembly on Tuesday, April 12. This was chiefly to vote on marching to the assembly by music, remaining standing until all the students are in the assembly, and marching out by music. It was decided to try it for a month, and if at the end of that time it was not considered advantageous to the school, the custom will be discontinued.

Rena Eagle gave a current event on how faithful the dogs of the north are to their masters.

The Publicity Committee again cordially invites the friends of the school to attend these assemblies. They are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:40 to 9 o'clock.

Chamber of Commerce discusses streets, traffic

About 40 persons attended an interesting meeting of the Newtown Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday evening.

Warren T. Sutton urged cooperation with council in the establishment of a danger signal at State street and Washington avenue. President Horace G. Reeder predicted a smash-up on Centre avenue and suggested a parking regulation for both sides of that thoroughfare.

Walter Hambrecht suggested temporary white lines free of charge by the State Highway Department. J.W. Leidy mentioned some holes on Centre avenue between State street and Congress street.

A number of members denounced automobile speeding through town as one of the worst things that take place inside borough limits. This matter was referred to the Internal Improvements Committee, composed of A.J. Strathie, W.G. Murfit and Stacy B. Brown.

The checkerboard warning signs were reported in position at the Campbell bridge, though one member thought they should be ten or fifteen feet further up the road. C.C. Peters informed that a new railroad bridge is to be built at the St. Leonard crossing.

The restoration of the mill dam above the Centre avenue bridge was advocated, to provide a water supply sufficient for the protection of the business section of the town from fire. One member said, "We are going to get into deep water, don't you think?"

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Newtown Notes

Miss Aura Grace was tendered a shower on Tuesday evening at her home on North State street. About 80 of her friends were present. She received many beautiful gifts. The evening was spent in playing games and a good time was enjoyed by all.

A concrete walk is being laid by Frank Boccardo around the house on Sterling street occupied by Joseph Bellmeyer.

William S. Duerr has been confined to his home for five weeks by serious illness. He is suffering from kidney trouble.

Twenty-seven head of Wisconsin cows were sold at Stewart Steele's sale last Saturday by Ira H. Connell. The highest prices obtained were $200 and $175, the Friends' Hospital being the buyer.

Walter Randall, John and Joseph Perkins motored to Washington, D.C. on Easter. They reported seeing a good game of baseball between Washington and Philadelphia of the American League.

Mrs. Frank B. Heath went to St. Francis' Hospital, Trenton, on Monday to undergo treatment for rhuematism.

George W. Hampton is making repairs and improvements to the double house which he recently bought on East Centre avenue. One of the operations consists of the raising of the floor of the back kitchen to a level with the first floor of the house.

The Ladies' Aid of the Newtown Methodist Episcopal Church served a covered luncheon Tuesday in John Wesley Hall, otherwise the old church building.

Joseph K. Rounsavill has recently moved from Aquetong into the south end of William W. Fabian's double house on South Lincoln avenue.

The Golden Hour Club met with Mrs. Elsie Ettenger, East Centre avenue, on Monday evening and had a most enjoyable program, including a paper on the "Life of Stephen," by Mrs. Verta Taylor; "Life of Daniel," by Mrs. Laura Lownes; favorite Bible verses and music by the club members.

Wesley J. Pownall is building a frame addition to his brick barn to be used as a garage and a work shop.

While at the ball game last Saturday, Henry H. Johnson was struck in the eye by a foul ball, which knocked him down. He has suffered much from it.