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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
1
A satirical column riffs on heat waves and the season opening, mocking extreme temperatures and a crew from the I. S. H. E. FP. Lodge. It suggests harsh measures for miscreants and airs a Machiavellian tone, ending with a quip about tyranny.
Westminster college moves ahead with planning for a new gymnasium as Architect A L Thayer says plans should be finished by early next week. Excavation may start before commencement on June ninth with a ceremonial kickoff. The completed gym will be among the state’s most complete facilities with top equipment and modern design. The tour will be exceptionally large.
Washington June 1 the House approved a bill by 249 to SS to permit farmers planters ranchers durymen and fruit growers to combine for collective marketing and sale of their products despite anti trust laws sending the measure to the Senate for action.
A shooting near the harbor left a Black man dead. West, married to Mrs. West, was found with a bullet wound to the armpit severing the carotid artery. Suspects include Spradley, with a reward and a long description circulated. no eyewitnesses identified the shooter. The crime drew detectives, a coroner, and a large local inquiry as authorities pursued leads.
The Croton Drum Corps, created in 1917 by Prof. W. A. Hofmaster, has graduated from a drum corps to a full brass band. The once famed corps marched in local parades and celebrations, earning praise for discipline and musicality. The community cheers the transition and predicts the band will exceed prior standards.
At noon Wednesday the Kiwanis club will honor a Civil War veteran with guests from UV L and Post 200 G A Ht. Indiana promises orderly behavior and a few blood-curdling whoops. The Boy Scouts band will cheer, though quieter than their usual shouting. A large turnout from Kiwanis is expected. veterans also anticipated. Dinner is at 12 16 sharp.
Memorial Day observances include religious circle postponements and church group activities. Veterans groups and civic bodies gathered at Greenwood Cemetery for the parade and services with speeches by local officials, the G A R, Spanish American War veterans, and the World War veterans, concluding with benediction.
Announcement by director George Heablel of the Carnegie Steel Company’s recreational center on South Jefferson Street declares the summer playgrounds will open Thursday June 3. The movie auditorium opens Friday. hundreds of local children will visit for swims slides and playground activities. Assistant directors May Martin and Ruth Woodworth are planned to attend Thursday morning.
New Wilmington High School holds commencement exercises at 8 00 pm marking the busy season. Since May 22 the school has hosted events including the play Clubbing a Husband and the recent graduation week featured the baccalaureate sermon by a local pastor.
A 19 year old Salva tora Colarassi faces divorce claims in an American court. The wife accuses him of beating her nearly daily during their three years of marriage. The husband admitted the statements and the court allowed an interlocutory decree. The case highlights domestic abuse and marital tensions in transatlantic contexts.
The hot mill department of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company at New Castle Works will resume on Thursday morning June 3 at 8 o'clock. The tinning department will resume on Monday morning June 7 at 8 o'clock. J A Butler.
A pupil performs a violin solo in a crowded classroom as teachers and students prepare to close the term. The narrator notes abundant talent among the pupils, cleanup duties, and the end of the school year with last trips and progress tickets.
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City Engineer reports defects in concrete paving on South data Street. Turns Brothers contractor was cited for contract violations and failures to meet required standards. Brennia Drothers forwarded the inspection findings to Cowell who ordered corrective action and a copy of the report. Final assessment held contractor responsible for all work until paving meets proper standards.
The mayor questioned city liability for injuries from the new Neshannock Creek bridge at South MHS wireel. City Solicitor Gardner said crossing is at personal risk with county fault if neglect is proven. A widow Mrs. Emily Thomas seeks $20 city tax relief. her son appeals, noting hardship after 1913 flood loss. Assessment changes for Join Harris are referred to the city assessor for investigation.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Andrew Sleckenstein manager of Democrat Publishing, aged 43, and Mrs. William Pitzer, 50, plus several other local deaths. Funeral services noted for Charles H. Gibson, Rebecca A. Barris, and others with burials in St. Joseph’s, Graceland, Oak Park, Greenwood, and Dethett cemeteries. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, and siblings. locations center on Shenango, Youngstown, and Pittsburgh areas.
William McKinxe, attorney for C. E. Medard, states no substantial error found in Beaver County recount for State Senator race. Recount halted as 17 districts remained in doubt. process to continue. Result announced would reaffirm William TD Craig’s nomination by 209 years.
Herbert Childs of 710 East Reynolds Street, struck last Thursday at Court and East Washington Streets, shows slight improvement this afternoon. He is semiconscious again and recognizes his mother Mrs Elizabeth Sterling and daughter Alice, after visiting Palast with friends. Several patients are listed as admitted or in care at Shenango Valley Hospital.
A fragmentary report describes a fire incident near a river bank linked to Naw Challe Tamlnraid Construction Co. at Mong the banka of the Nimhannnck crag. Details are garbled but indicate a fire damaged equipment and a possible explosion risk.
Hot Mills of the Shenango Works will resume in full at 8 oclock Thursday morning, June 3, 1920. Other departments throughout the plant will resume in regular order, says D S Pylo, manager of American Sheet and Tin Plate Co Shenango Works.
The New Castle Country Club hosts the first tennis tournament of the season. Caldwell and Strickler advance to win over Ferris and Blatt in the final set. Matches noted include Dul de feating Mathews and Garland 7 5 6 3 and other results from rounds one and two before darkness halted play.
T B Smith and Robert H Wyrie purchased from Mrs Capoling Wallace and Lilian Westeke the property occupied by the Electric Laundry and Dry Cleaning on South Croton Avenue. The 41g by property formerly housed S A Libby before the laundry business. Building about 40 by 100 feet fronting on South Croton Avenue. New owners plan to lease to the current tenants Blastile Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company.
Proceeds from a special attraction titled Willam Rush and Stk Foot Four at Crescent Theatre will be donated to the Glirl's Drum Corps to buy new equipment. The event, held next Netday, supports the group’s gear needs.
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