30 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1937
Page
1
A senior high school class of 219 was graduated last night before a large Cathedral audience. Dr. Robert F. Galbreath delivered the address as part of the tenth annual mid year exercises.
International News Service reports a persistently parked high pressure area near Bermuda disrupted U S winter weather. The dome caused California citrus damage and could affect southeastern crops and northern grain. meanwhile northwest cold and east warmth, plus southwest aridity, are noted. Normal conditions may return as the dome moves north.
Twenty five members of the January division of Senior high school's Class of 1937, all with averages above excellent, were named the honor group by Principal Frank L. Orth. The list includes Lorraine Hook, Mary Ellen Henderson, Donald Lusk, Bill McGary, Virginia Ramsey, Jean Tinsley, Christina Perrotta, Betty J. Wise, Pauline Master, Rose Katz, Eleanor Rodgers, Margaret George, Virginia Louer, Betty Brown, Fred MewWilliams, Fannie Baron, Laura Keeling, Constance Rainey, Suzanne Sadler, Vivian McCallion, Jean Snyder, Clara Schiffman, Guy Lateana, Zoe Weiss, and Ruth Mercer.
The text describes Westminster College's 10th mid year commencement with speakers urging graduates to embrace pioneer heritage and seek further education. Clyde Brest presided as class president while seniors received awards and the Senior high orchestra performed under Prof. J F Replogle in a filled Cathedral auditorium.
Pa Newc reports water levels have returned to normal and flood evidence removed, though downtown cellars still emptied. K New Castle and Lawrence counties contribute to Red Cross disaster relief, with funds rising steadily. The note ends with a reader report of a strange sight in Gaston Park.
On Sunday February 7 the brick Christ Lutheran Church at East Washington and Beckford streets will be dedicated with three services. Pastor Rev W R Sommerfield arranged morning afternoon and evening programs with speakers Dr D Goerss Trinity Lutheran Pitcairn Dr A G Merkens First Trinity Lutheran Pittsburgh and Dr H R Lindke Holy Cross Lutheran Pittsburgh.
Mrs W L Burkhardt learned during a Union Township basketball game of the death of her father George Stover 71 of South Atherton Street State College. Stover stepped off a sidewalk on College Avenue and was struck by a car driven by Raymond Harpster of State College the 5 45 pm incident. He died almost instantly.
U. S. weather statistic reports 24 hours ending 9 this morning with high 48 and low 23 degrees, heavy frost, river stage 8.8 feet. Year ago same date showed high 26 and low 7 with .02 inches precipitation.
Frederick John Taylor, 63, of 720 Cunningham avenue, died when a fourteen foot section of wall toppled from a new auditorium and recreational building under construction at Grove street and Shady Side at 4 05 p m Friday. Contractor Frank Massa escaped injury by diving into the entry, as J E Richardson said the green wall had just been completed and mortar not set.
A. Clyde Shoaf of the New Castle Agricultural Association announces the fair’s unanimous opposition to a Pennsylvania General Assembly bill legalizing pari mutuel racing machines. Directors urge Lawrence County citizens to oppose the measure by solicitation and letters, citing moral and economic harms and risks to youth.
Breeders of western Pennsylvania and fair secretaries met at the Nixon Hotel in Butler on January 28 to discuss colt racing at county fairs. No decision was reached. a decision is planned for March 1 at a subsequent meeting. Officials of the Coal Oil and Iron Circuit will meet February 11 at the Nixon Hotel to set western Pennsylvania fair dates. A. Clyde Shoat of the New Castle Fair attended and will be at the February 11 meeting.
The Lawrence County Chapter American Red Cross nears a 9000 goal for flood relief as plans for next Friday night’s Community Party at The Cathedral show strong progress. Tickets are circulated through fraternal groups, social clubs, and local industries, with a record crowd anticipated for varied entertainment. The local fund stood at 4200 this morning and continues to rise.
Despite flu and grip concerns in New Castle, the President's Ball drew about 500 couples on Friday night in the Cathedral. Attendees enjoyed dancing floor shows and a charity cake auction with high bidder Jack Gerson at $30. Proceeds benefit Jameson Memorial and New Castle hospital infantile paralysis work.
One hundred workers escaped injury when two dynamite charges exploded at the Titan Metal and Manufacturing plant in Bellefonte Pennsylvania. About 150 of 600 employees had been on strike for two weeks seeking AF of L recognition. State police investigated the incident.
D. B. Reynolds of Neshannock Township was re elected president of the Lawrence County Supervisors and Auditors Association at the 23rd annual meeting in Lawrence County Court House. F W Bradley of Pulaski township was named vice president and R E Conway of North Beaver added as second vice president. John W Cox was re elected secretary and treasurer. Delegates for the 1937 state convention were J C Kennedy and M G Paden with M B Conti as alternate. Ernest Trimble of the state highway department spoke on stabilized roads in the afternoon session.
Trainmaster Bernard E. Myers of the Erie Ashtabula division has been named trainmaster of the Columbus division with headquarters in Columbus Ohio. The promotion is effective Monday and he will be succeeded by L G Jamison, formerly trainmaster of the eastern Delmarva division, who is expected to report Monday. Myers had previously become trainmaster here after Frank J Perry left the post.
Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler outlined Germany's four year Nazi stewardship in Berlin. He expressed sympathy with the Spanish rebel movement, called for solidifying a nationalist Spain, nullifying Versailles terms, and promised neutrality for the Netherlands and Belgium. He offered peace through cooperation with all except Russia and proposed an air pact with Germany, England, and France.
Robert Dreamer 40 a stocky railroader was moved from the county jail to Rockview penitentiary death house to die for the nine year old killing of Thelma Young. He professes innocence as he faces the early Monday morning execution.
Death records list Mrs. William H. Boyd aged 58 of 1018 West Washington Dolores Mae Schmiel one month of 1114 County Line Anthony Galucci 75 of 810 South Jefferson Mrs Caroline O Moyer 82 of Ellwood City John Smith Henry 43 of Midland Mrs Jennie Braham Jamison Buffalo N Y Mrs Rachel McClintock 82 of Castlewood Mrs Hannah Waddington 93 of New Brighton Delroy G Birchard 88 of Park Avenue Frederick John Taylor 63 of 720 Cunningham Avenue.
Berlin reports the Reichstag unanimously renewed Adolf Hitler's absolute dictatorship for four years with Goering named to lead the second four year program. Hitler addressed the nation from the Kroll Opera House as millions listened, pledging Aryan unity, repudiation of Versailles, and a stance of peace and cooperation.
Chicago January 30 1937 weather outlook covers February 1 to 6 with generally fair conditions on the upper lakes and snow on the lower lakes Monday. Expect generally fair weather then precipitation around Wednesday or Thursday with temperatures near or below normal.
International report details a vast rescue effort as 100000+ workers shore up the levee system from Cairo to New Orleans. Ohio River crest advances toward Cairo while Paducah evacuations continue. casualties and damages rise with hundreds dead and millions in losses. Local authorities race to seal dikes and protect towns amid looming crest projections.
A traveler notes a man with a grinding pack and umbrellas who sings of spring while none has appeared yet. He recalls paying a small debt for the hope that warmer days arrive, mentioning a forty seven degree day as proof of the coming season.
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