Americans Under Fire in Nicaragua Amid Peace Conference Delays
In Managua on June 1 gun battles between revolutionists and loyal forces sent the city into panic as casualties mounted though official counts listed five government wounded and two rebel dead with sixteen wounded. A Costa Rica dispatch put dead and wounded at 400 but unconfirmed. Two American cigarettemakers C Hegerly and S J Calvert and an Englishman L W Jackman were pinned on a golf course and rescued after three hours under fire when Fletcher Warren lent Red Cross flags to secure a ceasefire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Managua
Nicaragua
Nicaraguan National Guard
San Jose
Costa Rica
C. Hegerly
S. J. Calvert
L. W. Jackman
Marine Corps
Fletcher Warren
Legation
Red Cross
Boy Scouts Help Memorial Day Observances in New Castle Area
About 150 Boy Scouts assisted Memorial Day visitors at cemeteries in New Castle and districts, aided in the downtown parade, and provided similar service in Ellwood City. Three Lawrence county council representatives honored the graves of Eagle Scout Charles McConnell, Scoutmaster C W Hicks, and Scout Wallace of Troop 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ellwood City
Lawrence County
Ray Richards Returns to Traffic Duty After Illness
City police patrolman Ray Richards has recovered from months of illness and is assigned to traffic duty again, marking a full return to his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Richards
Memorial Day Observance Honors Civil War Hero
The article recalls the Memorial Day program in Marshall with Dr A B Foster as general chairman and D M Clark as Civil War survivor in attendance. Key speaker Judge Chambers reflects on liberty, democracy and national unity from Valley Forge through World Wars. The parade is described as large but with fewer onlookers than in past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Foster
R. C Lutz
T. Wilber McCullough
Ralph M. Campbell
David Campbell
Co. K
100Th Roundhead Regiment
P. W
AY Lincoln
Sam Safira
Judge Chambers
Clark
Valley Forge
Washington
New York Minimum Wage Law for Women Invalidated
Joseph Tipaldo a Brooklyn laundry operator was indicted for forging records to hide failure to pay women workers the state minimum wage. The Supreme Court majority led by Justice Butler struck down the law as a violation of freedom of contract, aligning with the federal stance since 1923. Chief Justice Hughes dissented, calling the law reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tipaldo
Brooklyn
Industrial Commissioner of
New York
Justice Butler
van Devanter
McReynolds, Sutherland and Roberts
Hughes
Oyanton
National Woman’s Party
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Butler
Marriage License Applications
Glenn R. Wilson of Pittsburgh Pa Maybell I Jennings of New Castle 1206 Wilson Ave New Castle Louis F Cohen 1027 Pollock Ave New Castle sone Klein Pittsburgh Pa Julian Turk 1009 Maryland Ave New Castle May Cowperthwaite 620 Lutton St New Castle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn R. Wilson
Pittsburgh
Maybell I. Jennings
Wilson Ave
New Castle
Louis F. Cohen
Pollock Ave
Julian Turk
Maryland Ave
May Cowperthwaite
Lutton St
Scoutmaster And Son Earn Eagle Badges At Court Ceremonies
A father E D Hawk and his son Roger Hawk reached the Eagle rank at the May Court of Honor for Lawrence county North district troops held at First United Presbyterian church Clenmore Boulevard Friday evening. Scouters Harry Miles James Bowman presented Eagles to the father and son as Rev A M Stump presided. Several scouts from Troops 3 4 18 2 37 earned ranks and merit badges as part of a large recognition ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
First United Presbyterian Church
Clenmore Boulevard
E. D. Hawk
First U.P
Roger
Harry Miles
Highland U. P. Church
Miles
James Bowman
A .M. Stump
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Jack Turek
Michael Wanner
Harold Booth
William Minner
Hallett Johnson
Alvin Paradise
James A. Hewitt
James Rucker
Donald Gibson
Lester Raub
Union Township Class Night Honors 66 June Graduates
Union Township high school holds Class Night for 66 graduates at the Union auditorium Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The program includes excerpts from Sullivan operas, a class history, a trombone and trumpet duet, a class prophecy, poem, and class remarks, plus Hungarian dances and performances by the high school orchestra. The event features Frank Rudesill as class president and Dorothy McCart’s composition as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Township High School
Union Auditorium
Sullivan
Sullivan High School
Donald Carpenter
Leroy Todd
Pals Marsh Miller
Chester Gierlach
Betty Buchanan
Frances Dudek
Frank Rudesill
Dorothy McCart
Ene ‘ Brahms
Lioncheck Held For Observation
Rep. Marion A. Lioncheck of Washington arrested at noon and sent to Galliner Municipal hospital for observation. Zioncheck, famed for recent White House escapades, was taken into custody at the naval medical center as police conducted a city wide search. Officials say he has driven recklessly through the District of Columbia and has annoyed officials and citizens, and is believed to be of unsound mind.
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Washington
Marion A. Lioncheck
State of Washington
Galliner Municipal Hospital
Zioncheck
White House
Naval Medical Center
District of Columbia
Americanism and the Art of a Better Life
A compact column extols practical lived wisdom across work marriage economy and home decor. It urges steady self improvement through simple expert tips and modest counsel, contrasting progress with the old fashioned feel of a goose quill toothpick as a symbol.
Pleads Guilty On Conspiracy Charge
Carmine Anzalone former clerk of the New York state assembly pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice in the Samuel Drumman murder case. Supreme Court Justice Erskine C. Rogers accepted the plea as trial opened for Anzalone and five co defendants in Brooklyn.
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International News Service
New York
Carmine Anzalone
New York State Assembly
Drukman
Supreme Court
Erskine C. Rogers
Anzalone
Samuel Drumman
Brooklyn
Construction Setback Slows East Brook to Volant Road
While grading the connecting link, New Castle Dantile Company workers hit a swampy area resembling quicksand causing a steam shovel to sink. The site is being drained and the earth is drying. contractors say they have the situation under control and expect little more trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Brook
Volant
New Castle Dantile Company
Auto Struck by Locomotive Near Croton Avenue Crossing
Haney of Portersville drove the car with all occupants when she attempted to pass a slow northbound auto on Croton avenue. A train whistle warned of approaching locomotives. The auto stalled on the crossing and was struck by Engineer W. F. McClurg’s engine. The vehicle and passengers were dragged about 25 feet along the tracks before the car detached after hitting a ditch. Mrs McGill and her daughter were taken to hospital by Dominick DeFonso, and Mrs McCormick was also rushed to the same institution.
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Haney
Portersville
Croton Avenue
W. F. McClurg
Thomas Lynch
William Allgier
Dominick DeFonso
Mrs. McGill
Mrs. McCormick
Gilfillan Wins Contracts for Two Service Stations
The J. Clyde Gilfillan company is awarded contracts by Atlantic Refining for two modern service stations at Franklin and St Marys in Pennsylvania. A third station at Ambridge is currently under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilfillan
Franklin
St. Marys
J. Clyde Gilfillan Company
Atlantic Refining Company
Ambridge
City to Start Airport Work Within 43 Hours
Throop reports the project shifted from a Class B to Class A port with federal funds of 161 954 dollars and sponsor's 11 000. WPA manpower of 320 for six months will unlock further funds, with plans for hangars and field lighting to follow, and soil tests pending lab relocation.
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Butler
Throop
Council
WPA
John Morris
Harrisburg
George S. McKean
Federal District Airport
Bureau of Air Commerce
Special Session Resumes Tonight Over Relief Funds
Relief Director De Schweinitz urges lifting time limits on relief funds and removing the Jan 31 1937 date to let spending extend after that. Gov. Earle notes $70.991 million may last into Feb or Mar and supports avoiding another fall special session. Legislation faces deadlock as House and Senate reckon with relief transfers and tax measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl de Schweinitz
de Schweinitz
Senate
House
Joint Conference Committee
Allegheny County
Umbright Named City Garbage Collector
Umbright began work today as the city’s garbage collector, succeeding Howard Phillips who held the post through several administrations. He pledged to improve collection and disposal to avoid citizen complaints, after being recommended by Councilman J. M. Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Umbright
Howard Phillips
Umbright
J. M. Rice
Fishermen from Albarn Avenue Reel In Big Catchs
L R Houck of Albarn Avenue motored to Erie with local men and spent the day fishing. Houck landed an 18 pound carp along with nine other large fish. The group reported catching a lot of nice sized fish overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Houck
Albarn Avenue
Erie
Mr. Houck
Kings Daughters Host Mothers and Daughters Banquet
The Kings Daughters class hosted mothers and daughters for a banquet with a program including toasts by Mrs. Fredericks and Mrs. Lytle, readings, speeches by Shirley Dean and Nancy Watson, pantomime, and group singing. Several local families were noted for visits and returns, with residents from Albarn avenue East New Castle Oil City Ellwood City and Sandy Lake mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters
Mayberry
Collins
S. W. McCullough
R. J. Fredericks
I. A. Lytle
Lester Wood
Shirley Dean
J. H. Kalajainen
Reading
L. R. Houck
E. E Shaffer
Dorothy Shaffer
Evelyn Fredericks
Pauline Fredericks
Brunton
Nancy Watson
Helen
Margaret
Carol McCowin
Howard Stoup
Sandy Lake
Clarence Ashton
Phylis and
Lester
Ellwood City
Alborn Avenue
Christian Endeavor Banquet At Calvary Presbyterian Church
The Christian Endeavor society of Calvary Presbyterian entertained members' fathers and mothers at a basement banquet. Blue and white colors themed the event with uniforms for servers and floral decorations on the tables. A pleasing program provided the evening's entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Miller Returns Home After Short Stay in Bassil
Mrs. Mary Miller of Bassil Ohio has returned to her home after spending some time here recently. Mrs. J. G. Comstock has been con-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Bassil, O
J. G. Comstock
Miner Fatally Struck at McKeesport Mine
Steve Vakya, 48, was struck on the head by falling slate at the McKeesport Coal and Coke Company mine near Pittsburgh. He died shortly after admission to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
McKeesport
Court refuses new trial in Goldberg estate case
Judge James A. Chambers denied the request for a new trial in the dispute over a $2000 loan or gift from Ben Goldberg to Louis Wine. The jury had found for the defendant Wine, holding the funds were a gift for furnishing a home, with Ben Goldberg dying before repayment. The estate sought judgment notwithstanding the verdict, which was also denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Goldberg
Ben Goldberg
Louis Wine
James A. Chambers
Goldberg
Wine
Dora Goldberg
Ben
Benjamin Goldberg
Jacob B. Goldberg
Sharon
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Wall Paper CO
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Roger Hawk
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Lioncheck
New Road
Federal Home Loan Bank
Norme
St Etree
Cat
Casule
Yoann
Eal Coward
Ralph
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
New Castle Mutual
East New Castle
T. E. Shaffer
Elsie
T. O. Shaffer
Oil City
Alice Moser
Butler, Pa
Mrs
A. M. Moser
H. J. Houck
Alice Wood
Elenora Shaffer
Schenley Avenue
S. W. Wagner
A. J. Graff
Alail
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