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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

2

Rep Griest Dies At Mt Clemens In Michigan

United States Representative W W Guest dies at Mt Clemens Michigan after five months illness. Preparations to move his body to Lancaster Pennsylvania for burial were under way. Griest sought treatment for arthritis when pneumonia developed and a special staff remained at the Park Hotel to care for him.

MT. Clemens Mich United States W.ww. Guest Nix Lancaster Griest Mt. Siemens Oswald “Ioumer C. 2 Jennings Detroit the Park Hotel Representative Griest Dearett

Senate action ends Vare bid. vacancy created in PA

The Senate voted 66 to 16 to deny Wilson and eject Vare after a three year bid, creating a vacancy in Pennsylvania. Vare, aided by his physician, left the chamber supported by his staff as Senator Schall offered encouragement in the doorway.

Haiming Senate Pennsylvania Johny &. Fisher Wilsom Vare John Shay Daughers Schall Minnesota

No Retrenchment by U S Business Hoover Is Told

Government officials reported the meeting signaled no retrenchment for 1930 across major industries. Construction, automobile, railroad, lumber, cement, and other manufacturers voiced plans to keep demand steady next year, easing steel industry unease. Executives from many sectors were in Washington for the epoch-making gathering and returned home to press on with normal production.

Washington Cincinnat Times-Star

Regent Lon Chaney in Thunder at State and Capita

A vintage cinema listing highlights Regent Lon Chaney in Thunder with Phylis Haver and James Murray, a Vitaphone act, and Hugh Herbert in Lemon Good. Also shows Why Leave Home with Sue Carol and Nice Stuart, Fast Life with Douglass Fairbanks Jr and Loretta Young, Chester Morris, Raising the Roof, Tom Mix and Nurse Tony in King Cowboy, Ski High, Dolores Costello in Noahs Ark with George OBrien, plus Charles Chase talking comedy.

Regent Lon Chaney Phylis Haver James Murray Vitaphone Hugh Hebert Lemon Sue Carol Nice Stuart Penn Douglass Fairbanks, Jr Loretta Young Chester Morris Tom Mix Wonder Tony Capitol Dolores Costello George O’brien Charles Chase

Santa visits prisoners blocked. roads improve in New Castle

The article notes Under Sheriff Reynolds bans packages to county jail inmates during his term, impacting Christmas visits. It highlights a rush shopping day in New Castle and the new Volant road opening, improving winter access. The state police telegraph system allows rapid broadcast of theater bandit descriptions to cities.

H. M. Reynolds Santa Claus Volant Lawrence County New Castle

Grundy Seen as Possible Senate Candidate in 1920

The article discusses whether Joseph R. "Uncle Joe" Grundy will be named for a Senate seat in 1920. It argues the Republicans must field a well known, loyal candidate to secure votes with minimal campaign expenditure and ensure easy credentialing at the U S Senate. It also notes a separate item: A. Wade of Butler Avenue Extension returns from Kano area with a deer and ends with a wry line about a woman bearing a husband with no authority.

Republican Party United States Senate Joseph R Joe” Grundy A. TH. Wade Butler Avenue Extension Kano

Robber Flees After Holding Up Capitol Theatre Booth

Miss Helen Harding, a Capitol Theatre ticket seller, described a stickup Thursday night by a man about 28, five feet eight, gray overcoat and hat, who demanded the cash box and grabbed the bag of change. House manager Nick Askounes intervened as the suspect fled south Mercer street. police pursued but details remain under investigation. Three men were suspected by Henry Druschel, with one seen taking something from the booth and running. An Ohio-registered car was checked, and at least one suspect was taken for Miss Harding to identify.

The Capitol Miss Harding Nick Agkounes Charles Freeman S. P. Wise Pittsburgh Nick Askounes Askounes Mercer Street Mercer South Street Henry Hotel Market Way Enry Diamond Way Interstate Creamery South Jefferson Marketway Ohio McMullen South Beaver Lawrence Street Pennsylvania Bridge Street John Young Letern Helen Harding Capitol Theatre Lac

Munhall Post Office Blast Kills Five Injures Forty

A noon explosion at the Munhall post office building killed five and wounded about forty, with residents from Munhall Homestead and nearby towns among the injured. Conductor Barkley Stack, hospitalized with burns, described scrambling from a wrecked street car as glass and debris filled the car. Rescue crews and hospital staff rushed victims to Homestead Hospital as officials estimated $190000 in damage.

Josephine Mulexre Swissvale Thirkel John Viksta Homestead Mary Selal Hulda Anderson Munhall Martin King North Braddock William A. Kessler Genera Kessler John Conway Edward Riley Homestead Steel Company F. W. Ludckens Homestead Hospital Pittsburgh Barkley Stack Munhal Post Office Ernest Caspare Zatal Munhall Mary Caspare Caspare Chemical Laboratory

Horoscope for Born Today and Foregoing Questions

Today’s forecast notes that those born now are reserved and cautious in making friends and movements. It lists answers to foregone questions and mentions Wailer Camp Yale Ruth Elder George Fox and a convert to a new religion. Proverb reference is given.

Wailer Camp Yale Ruth Elder George Fox

Deaths of the Day Mrs. Mary A. Rodgers

Obituary notices record the death of Mary A. Rodgers at 11 30 p m December 5 age 68 widow of Scott Rodgers of 416 East Washington street. She leaves two daughters and a sister with five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Rice chapel Monday at 2 30 p m led by Rev George M Landis. Interment Greenwood cemetery.

Mary A. Rodgers Scott Rodgers East Washington Street Charles Coates West Middlesex Maude Miller Florence Carrol George Carbaugh Rice Chapel George M. Landis Greenwood Cemetery

Infant dies from poison in Tarentum home

Mary Parison a 16 month old infant died in Tarentum hospital from poison she obtained yesterday at her Curtisville home while her mother was in another room. Morgue report states the child secured the poison in the mining village near here.

Tarentum Mary Parison Curtisville

Wadlinger and Caldwell Re-elected Trustees to Public Library

The city council meeting re elected Mayor Guy Wadlinger and Attorney W J Caldwell as library trustees. The unanimous vote sponsored by Councilman Burns extended their terms past December 1. Other members listed include Mrs. Rebecca Royce Mrs J Lee McFate Attorneys Clarence Patterson and Wyle McCaslin.

Todday Guy Wadlingl Oy W. J. Caldwel Burns Rebecca Royce J. Lee McFate Clarence Patterson Wyle McCaslin

Recreation Board Set to Meet Next Week at City Hall

During today’s council session the recreation board announced a meeting at city hall next week. The board and architects will determine required remodeling for poll purposes at the building currently occupied by W. & Bart.

Hoare City Hall Recreation Board W. & Bart. iI

Harmony Route Is Given Parking Space

Council convened today and concurred in the request of the P. B. H. in WN. C. railway that it will be allowed a parking place for automobiles and buses at their station on East Washington Street. Police Chief Horner recommended that buses be allowed 25 feet in front of the station. Council concurred in both.

WN. C East Washington Street Horner Council

Dr McIntosh Heads Baptist Church Class

Dr McIntosh elected president of Baraca class at First Baptist Church for the coming year. Officers include Pierce Craft as vice president Montgomery Rodgers secretary Charles Graft treasurer Chester Jackus corresponding secretary C L Martin teacher and W Bowman assistant teacher. Refreshments served after meeting at Piercecraft home 103 Beckford Street.

First Baptist Church Piercecraft Beckford Street F. McIntosh Pierce Craft Montgomery Rodgers Charles Graft Chester Jackus C. L. Martin W. Bowman

Boys Arrested For Just For Joy Rides

International News Service reports two boys were arrested in Pittsburgh on December 6 after engaging in joyriding for fun. The pair allegedly took cars without permission, triggering local police action and potential charges.

International News Service Pittsburgh

Police Chief's Office Receives New Furniture

The Police Chief's Office has been outfitted with much needed equipment including three chairs and strong furniture pieces. Horner is cited as responsible for securing the new items.

Horner

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