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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

26

Policemen Given Walking Papers After Aborted Arrest

Two Alquippa police officers were discharged after an attempted arrest of gunman Mike Buncich who fired five shots at them while fleeing in their car last Tuesday. Buncich, 37, remains at large and is believed to be hiding in the woods between Alquippa and Monaco. Published reports identify the discharged officers as William Padavich and John Shea.

International News Service Aliquippa Mike Buncich Buncich Here Monaco William Padavich John Shea

Ketterer Named Foreman of Grand Jury

John Ketterer of Wampum was appointed foreman when the grand jury convened. Three jurors Anna Collins Myrtle Fox and J Troy Hill failed to answer for the roll. J Knox Gilkey James McBride and Alice Morgan were excused. Judge James A Chambers charged the jurors and the panel retired to review cases presented by District Attorney Mont L Ailey.

John Ketterer Wampum Anna Collins Wilmington Township Myrtle Fox Mahoning J. Troy Hill New Wilmington J. Knox Gilkey North Beaver James McBride Alice Morgan Sixth Ward James A. Chambers Mont L. Ailey

Mountaineer Seeks Trigonometry for Sharpest Shot

A mountaineer takes his son to enroll at a school asking for education options. The teacher lists subjects including English and trig. The father jokes that the boy needs trig since he is the worst shot in the family.

Annetta McKee Bible Class and Founders Day Events

Religious and fraternal notices list the Annetta McKee Bible class meeting Tuesday at 2 30 PM at 1216 East Washington with Mrs Ida Mae Allison directing. Founders Day at Ruth M Smith Children’s Home Sheffield PA features a basket picnic and program with transportation from Grove City area churches.

Annetta McKee Annetta McKee Bible T. J. Hamilton East Washington Street Ida Mae Allison J. A. Taylor Ruth M. Smith Sheffield Pa Methodist Episcopal Church Grove City

Central Presbyterian Church Activities This Week

The Junior Westminster Guild meets tonight in the church. The S of D Girls hold their monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 pm in the church parlors. The Philathea Society meets Thursday in the church parlors with Mrs Jenkins Miss Sterling and Mrs W R Book as hostesses. Starting this month the Central Circle ladies care for small children in the ladies parlor during morning services.

Central Presbyterian Central Presbyterian Church Westminster Guild S. of D Philathea Society Jenkins Miss Sterling W. R. Book Central Circle

West Side Prayer Band Meeting at John Carr Home

The West Side Prayer Band will meet at John Carr's residence at 117 Atlantic Avenue on Tuesday evening at seven thirty. The gathering aims to share prayers and fellowship in a small community setting.

West Side Prayer Band John Carr Atlantic Avenue

Union Prayer Group to Meet at Nazareth Church Tonight

The Union Young People prayer group will meet at the Naz arene church on Falls street at North Beaver this evening and attend a special evangelistic service.

Union Union Young People’s Prayer Group Nazarene Church Falls Street North Beaver

First M E First Methodist Episcopal church week events

Activities at the First Methodist Episcopal church include a Tuesday 12 30 p m tureen dinner at Mrs W G Ayres home 1003 North Jefferson with a 2 30 p m officers election. Wednesday features all day Guild sewing a 8 45 p m official board meeting and mid week worship. Thursday offers a 12 30 p m luncheon and mite box opening with elections plus a 6 p m America Queen Esthers tureen dinner with transportation from church. Friday hosts a 2 p m Deaconess board annual meeting at the Deaconess Home 107 Phillips Street.

First Baptist Church World Wide Guild Geraldine McClelland Lara Dibble Nettie Johnson South Bay Street Balint Kish M. E. First King’s Daughters W. G. Ayres North Jefferson Street Woman's Foreign Missionary Society America Verna McQuiston Phillips Street

Alumni Banquet Set For Tuesday at Wesley Church

The Epworth League Institute Alumni Banquet will begin at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the Wesley Methodist Church with leagues from the New Castle sub district attending. Open to all who attended the summer institute at Meadville.

Epworth League Institute Wesley M. E New Castle Meadville

New Castle Male Chorus Plans Rehearsal and Election

The New Castle Male Chorus will gather for a rehearsal at the North Street school on Tuesday evening June 2 at 8 o'clock, announced by president Morgan J. Jones. The chorus plans an appearance at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Sunday and will elect officers tomorrow night.

New Castle North Street Morgan J. Jones Emmanuel Baptist Church

Central Christian church events this week

The O B A class leads service at 7 45 Wednesday evening. Dorcas class meets at Mrs Thomas Sullivan 1606 East Washington street Thursday evening. United Missionary society gathers Friday evening with officer elections and men's committee in charge.

Central Christian Dorcas Thomas Sullivan East Washington Street United Missionary Society

Croton Avenue M E Sunday School Board Meet Tonight

Members of the Sunday School board of Croton Avenue M E will meet this evening at 7 30 in Unit No 3 home of Mrs Charles Alexander on Dewey Avenue Unit No 1 will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs George Shuler at 1026 Dewey Avenue to start the new year

Croton Avenue M. E Charles Alexander Dewey Avenue George Shuler

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Activities

The session meets at 7 30 tonight. Hershey Auxiliary has no meeting and a picnic is planned for Monday June 22 at Mrs John Park’s home. On Tuesday Patterson Auxiliary holds its annual picnic in the evening at Esther Earls home.

First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Hershey John Park R. D Patterson Esther Earl

Mothers Class Meets at Mrs. Gibson Home

The Mothers class of the Primitive Methodist church will meet at 410 Waldo Street, the home of Mrs. Blanche Gibson, Tuesday evening at 7 45 o'clock.

The Primitive Methodist Church Blanche Gibson Waldo Street

Epworth M E Church Week Activities

Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church weekly events include Queen Esther Auxiliary at 423 Fairmont Ave tonight. Harrison Street unit meets Wednesday at 2 p m at 912 Morton St. A missionary address by Mrs Induk Pak of Korea is Friday at 7 30 p m in Grace chapel with tea to follow under the Women's Foreign Missionary Society.

Epworth M. E. Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church Queen Esther Harry McCurdy Fairmont Avenue Harrison Street Mullen Morton Street Induk Pak Korea Grace Chapel Epworth Church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society

Greenwood M. E. Church Activities Schedule

Church events for Tuesday include a 7 30 p m Children Day rehearsal followed at 7 45 p m by Church Night. Classes are offered for children and adults.

Greenwood M. FE

Quilting Day at Third U P Church Hosts Members

Section 6 To Meet Section 6 of the Y S B class at Third U P church will gather for all day quilting at Mrs. W F McClane home on Butler road with a luncheon at noon.

U. P. Church W. F. McClane Butler Road

First Congregational Church Weekly Activities

This week at First Congregational Church the missionary group meets tonight at 7 30. Martha Lodge gathers Tuesday at 7 45 p m. Thursday features the Swastika class monthly meeting. The executive board meets Saturday at 3 30 p m.

First Congregational Martha Lodge

Bethany Lutheran Church Weekly Activities

Bethany Lutheran outlines this week events including T N C class at Louise Warnock’s home in Winslow Tuesday evening and a Sunday School Council meeting at 8 p m in the church. Ladies Missionary Society meets at Mrs P J Tait’s Butler road at 8 p m. Thursday Ladies Aid gathers all day with noon dinner. Last meeting until fall. Friday Earnest Workers class meets at Mrs Virginia Wreble’s East Washington street at 8 p m and Men’s Bible class at the church. Section B Y S B class met at Anna McClure’s Hillcrest avenue with quilting and tea. Thursday June 11 section members will have a tureen dinner at Cascade Park.

Bethany Lutheran Bethany Lutheran Church Ridley Louise Warnock Winslow Avenue Ladies’ Missionary Society P. J. Tait Butler Road Ladies’ Aid Earnest Workers Virginia Wreble Washington Street Third United Presbyterian Church Y. S. B Anna McClure Hillcrest Avenue Cascade Park

Relief Corps G A R to Meet at Modern Woodmen Hall

Relief Corps of the G A R will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the Modern Woodmen of America hall on Washington street. A social hour at five is followed by bingo with members and friends.

Relief Corps, G. A. R Relief Corps of the Woodmen of America Hall Washington Street

Y L B Section E Hosts Social at Thornberg Home

Members of Section E of the Y L B class of the Third United Presbyterian church met Friday at Mrs. Harry Thornberg’s Butler road home for the biweekly social. President Mrs. John Boston led the business portion and the hostess led devotionals. Sewing was the featured activity during the early hours.

Third United Presbyterian Church Harry Thornberg Butler Road John Boston

Community groups plan outings and meetings this week

Mrs Albert Wilson and Mrs A B Coulter won prizes in bingo. A Cascade Park outing is planned with date to be set. A repast was served by the hostess, Mrs Fred Sturdevant. Next meeting at Mrs Frew Book's home on East Washington street in two weeks. I V D class to meet at Miss Anna Patterson's home with Mrs Wilda Daugherty. W B A 98 to hold a regular meeting at Clendenin hall and plan June 17 rally. Peoples Mission week activities include prayer meetings and Sunday school study. Chapter of Youth Lodge No 48 meets Tuesday at 7 pm in the Tigers club.

Albert Wilson A. B. Coulter Cascade Park Fred Sturdevant Frew Book East Washington Street Clendenin Washington Street Peoples Mission Harry Shaffer Harbor Street Mission Sampson Street Chapter of Youth Chapter of Youth Tigers Club

Sabbath School Executives Meet to Plan Conventions

The Lawrence County Sabbath School Association executive committee will meet at the Y W C A on Thursday at 7 30 p m. They will discuss the county convention state convention and other important matters.

Lawrence County Sabbath School Association

St Andrews Episcopal Plans Meetings This Week

U P S officers and participants in installation and dance entertainment meet tonight at 8 15 at St Andrews church. Wednesday evening the Girls Friendly Society assembles. Thursday evening conference committee members from St Andrews and Trinity meet at St Andrews at 8 o clock.

St. Andrews Episcopal Girls Friendly Society Conference Committee St. Andrews Trinity Churches

Pleas Entered In Court In Multiple Cases

John P. Simison pleaded guilty to robbery of Harold Hilliard at the Atlantic and Pacific store on Highland avenue with theft estimated between 19 and 260 dollars. J A L Stratton pleaded to failing to stop. Durbin W Wiltrout pleaded to drunken driving and was fined 100 dollars and thirty days in jail. Augustine Faella pleaded to setting up a gambling device. Pleas prepared by Mont L. Riley and A Sharp Leslie.

John P. Simison Harold Hilliard Atlantic and Pacific Highland Avenue J. A. L. Stratton Ellwood R. D Durbin W. Wiltrout

Two Alarms Answered Saturday by Local Fire Crew

Firemen responded to two alarms on Memorial Day but found no blaze on Cunningham Avenue after a caller reported a fire. A separate incident at the Pennsylvania Railroad station on East Cherry Street involved a leaking carburetor igniting a small car fire in A. J. Erickson's vehicle, causing about five dollars in damage.

Central Station Cunningham Avenue Seventh Ward Pennsylvania R. R East Cherry Street A. J. Erickson

Probe Into Black Legion Begins In Detroit

Detroit June 1 Attorney general Crowley said two judges and a political leader will be subpoenaed before a one man grand jury. Prosecutor McCrea disclosed evidence of a whipping post used by night riders and sought a victim who fears coming forward. The inquiry will probe 14 men charged in the May 13 Poole murder and another held in hospital.

International News Service Detroit Michigan David M. Crowley The Black Legion Duncan C. McCrea Secret Society McCrea

Constitution Avenue Delivers Hope as Lincoln Statue Shines

From a 1936 King Features column the piece praises Washingtons new Constitution Avenue near the Supreme Court and Potomac. It notes the President must personally oversee relief funds and handle about four thousand daily letters. It also humorously details Congressman Zionchecks zoo visit and his jab about a clever ape.

Constitution Avenue Supreme Court Potomac Congress White House Zioncheck Northwest Washington Washington Zoo King Features Syndicate, Inc

A Golf Story with a Tug of Tempo

A brisk exchange on the course pits a young golfer pressing for speed against an elder player who rebuffs advice. The elder stakes experience, the youth insists on finishing before lunch, highlighting generational clash over pace and etiquette on the greens.

Those Modern Houses and the Circular Door Hole

A man tours his ultra modern home with a friend who admires many features yet questions a round hole in the front door. The resident explains it is for circular letters.

Summer resort patrons vent over service quality

At a popular summer retreat, visitors seek relief from heat while voicing dissatisfaction with staff performance and amenities. The issue underscores recurring complaints about rooms, meals, and spa offerings amid peak tourist season.

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Besk Carole Fred Urray Lawrence Auto Co Robert Benchley Popeye the Sailor Loretta Young Franchottone Lewis Stone Roland Young Richard Dix Ketterer S . Wew C.penney Company Mizpah Society Trustees Missionary Cabinet Dorcas Society Grove St. Paul's Baptist St. Paul's Baptist Church Irene Ellis Loreitha Harmon Harmony Four Youngstown Mary Dunlap Mollie Palmer Willie Morgan O. Miller Venna Wheeler Helen Mosley Estella Smith First Baptist Trinity Church Trinity Y. P St. Andrew's Y. P. F Orr’s Grove Street Christ Church Oil City Frank Fuller St. John’s Church Raymond B. Davenport Harry J. Clark Charles E. Lyle Woman's Auxiliary Bishop's Emergency Fund St Andrew's Lawrence County Jacob F. Perelman Anna Patterson Butler Avenue Wilda Daugherty Mahoningtown Admission, LLC Shirley Temple Little Colonel Lionel Barrymore March of Time Charley Chase Roosevelt Theodore Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Robert Armstrong the Mystery Man Gene Autry Buck the Wonder Dog Fmt Caut Piers le Prises Lloyd Nolan Peggy Conklin Walter Connolly Touer Victor Jory Sally Nell Screeno MATS Bill Braatz Victor Ater Joan Blondell Beverly Roberts Winifred Shaw Secret Service Billy Yates Guy Kibbee Slim Summerville Buddy Ebson
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