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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
8
A state study shows motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania rose from 12 440 in Jan–Apr 1932 to 13 594 in the same period 1933. Total injuries reached 13 479 in 1933 versus 11 057 in 1932, with 56 percent of fatalities from pedestrian involvement and 52 percent of accidents linked to violations of the motor vehicle code.
A statement from the Essolene brand asserts a new motor fuel development offers smoother performance at regular gasoline price. The claim emphasizes Essolene’s leadership in the oil industry and its endorsement by the world’s largest oil organization.
Final examinations wrap up at Westminster College New Wilmington Pennsylvania after a week of more than a dozen finals. Commencement activities begin Friday with the Y M C A and Y W C A planning an athletic program.
Temple Israel at Highland and Moody avenues will hold Friday evening services on June 2 at 8 p m officiated by Rabbi Avery Jonah Grassfield with a sermon titled The Highest Service. Saturday morning religious school classes meet 9 30 to 11 and services 11 to 12 with Reva Love and Edward Levine reading prayers.
Memorial day services were held at the Methodist church with Charles F Wick presiding. A solo by Mrs J F Myers and a quartet performance followed aided by Mrs Francis Taylor. Rev Charles W Johnstone delivered an address and D L Parkman read the Gettysburg Address. Edwin L Ayres, Civil War veteran, attended with the J R Meek Bible class.
Local brief lists numerous visits and guests across Sharon Youngstown Ellwood City Akron Akron and surrounding areas. Entries include improved health reports Mrs Irvin Walker and several families visiting relatives in Sharon. Attendees travel from Col umbus Pittsburgh Cincinnati Niles and New Castle for church events and social calls.
Matthew Gunton president of the Pennsylvania Association of Planning Commissioners has been delegated by the city council to secure the 1934 convention. Gunton was named president last week in recognition of his tireless work for the state association.
A Memorial Day program at the Edenburg band stand drew a large crowd with services led by Rev. Minnigh and Watt Post. The day featured hymns, readings by Barbara Fritchie and Dorothy Bennett, and the Gettysburg Address, followed by a parade to the river and a cemetery service. Family gatherings and social visits occupied the afternoon with locals and out of town kin sharing meals and chatter.
Regular classes at the Senior high will convene 8 15 a m to 12 15 p m on Friday June 2, announced Principal F L Orth. Shortened periods will follow.
The article notes grades for six weeks and final exams in progress. Baccalaureate for graduates Sunday evening June 4 and commencement Tuesday evening June 6. It mentions Japanese soldiers and Chinese peasants in wartime context.
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