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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1930
Page
8
P M F proposes updating California gas tax to reflect current prices and usage. The plan aims to raise revenue for road repairs and public transit investments while addressing erosion of buying power since the last adjustment. Officials are weighing legislative steps and potential voter support.
The Pennsylvania Motor Federation urges adopting wholesale gasoline tax collection at the distributor level to save costs. Data from the U S Bureau of Public Roads shows California uses wholesale collection with far lower costs, while Pennsylvania's system wastes funds. Support is growing. a source collection bill may pass next session.
Notice offers Parker Desk Sets at a discount of four dollars or more per set. The dual feature lets users switch between a Pocket Pen and Desk Set Pen instantly. A typical $8.75 desk set is available for $4.75 to Parker Pen owners.
The G A R encampment committee and affiliates plan a 7 30 PM session in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. General Chairman Fred L Rentz calls for all committee members to attend to finalize details for the encampment set to begin June 8.
The Westfield Presbyterian church observes Pentecostal Week announced by Rev. Ross M. Haverfield. Special services will run Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at 8 PM with Rev. W. F. Byers of Neshannock Presbyterian preaching Tuesday evening and a chorus choir providing music. A full auditorium is expected.
The Wesleyan Methodist churches in the district plan the annual Wesleyan Conference at Sandy Lake starting June 4 and running through Relief Corps events. Delegates from New Castle include Rev. P. B. Campbell Rev. W. H. Armstrong Mrs. Herman Bourke and Mary McLeister. Relief Corps No. 11 holds a 7 o'clock tureen dinner at the city hall followed by a business session and initiation of candidates for the encampment.
The News reports 21 Lawrence county students are among Westminster College's 105 graduates. Eleven from New Castle and several from New Wilmington will receive degrees this afternoon as the college confirms the list amid frost damage concerns.
Council met in session and opened bids for three motorcycles and a light touring car for the police department. Officials reviewed proposals and set future evaluation steps.
Lawrence County farmers split on the impact of last week's severe frosts. Some believe corn crops were ruined while others hold a more cautious view of the damage. Local growers weigh potential losses and recovery prospects.
Lawrence County Pomona Grange will hold an all day gathering in United ton Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. E.S.T. Lunches are potluck. Memorial services for departed grangers begin at 3 p.m. Rev. Ross M. Haverfield presides, with sermon by Rev. J. R. Neale. Public attendance welcome. Evening session features Rev. Thomas and past masters jewels presentation.
W S Fullerton was acknowledged as the present master of the Lawrence County Pomona Grange, confirming his leadership role within the local agricultural fraternal group.
Earl McCormick of 1010 Beckford Street left Jameson Memorial Hospital after injuring his back when he tripped backward on a stone while clearing brush along the Pennsylvania Power Co right of way a month ago. He returns home Saturday and expects to resume duties soon.
Police reported two drowning deaths over the weekend in Pittsburgh. Clark McDonagh, 30, drowned when a canoe capsized in the Allegheny River near Ten Mile Island. Amos Hamilton, 17, a Black teenager, drowned while bathing in Peters' Creek near his home.
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