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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
6
Clarence McClenahan of Edenburg again leads local markets by selling home grown Premier strawberries. The family enjoyed Memorial Day fruit, with first sizable picking sold yesterday afternoon and today. The berries are exceptionally fine this season.
Mt Jackson United Presbyterian Sabbath School appointed delegates for the 94th Lawrence County Sabbath School Association convention to be held June 9 at Westfield Presbyterian Church. Delegates are Mrs. Alvin Ferree Miss Nora Hodge Mr S F Cowden and Mr Robert Byler. Rehearsal for the Children's Day program is set for Friday June 3 at 1 30 p m at the United Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Louisa Pitts injured her eye in a Monday accident. Mrs. Flora Lusk improves after two weeks of illness. Robert Meanor shows some improvement after tonisil removal. Dr. Fred Dixon of Cleveland spent Memorial Day with his mother Mrs. Isa Dixon. Mr. and Mrs. William Clark and Lyle Gibson attended baccalaureate services in North Lima Ohio. James McCreary and family from Chicago visited Mrs. Jessie Hartley. Mrs. Earl Ammons and relatives from Core West Virginia visited Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna recently.
In New Brighton Pennsylvania on June 2 a spectacular blaze destroyed the barn of William F Higby Marion Hill killing a Jersey bull and five cows. Loss is estimated at seven thousand dollars as hay grain farm implements and the structure burned rapidly hindering firemen from Pulaski and Rochester townships who could not save livestock.
U S Senators David Reed and James Davis split on gas and electricity taxes during final revenue bill actions. Reed backed a five percent household levy, Davis opposed. both supported a four percent domestic and commercial tax proposal later rejected. They backed a three percent tax on utility companies and aligned on tariffs and insurance concessions.
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The Business and Professional Women's club of New Castle plans its annual picnic next Monday evening June 6 at their Lakewood cottage. This is the first summer gathering and the cottage donated by Dr Elizabeth McLaughry of New Wilmington. Members may reserve weekend or overnight use with camp chairman Miss Helen Hinkson.
Anthony Lauri aged 37 of Youngstown was found guilty of kidnapping 11 year old James Dejute Jr of Niles with attempt to extort. The verdict carries life imprisonment after a one hour and 35 minute jury deliberation on seven ballots. He is the third man convicted in the March 2 abduction of the Niles school boy recovered three days later without ransom.
BESSEMER and surrounding areas report a flurry of short visits as residents including Miss Mary Sepic Edith Lozier Wallace Bertha Lozier and families extended Sundays with friends in Pittsburgh Youngstown Barkeyville Sharon and Clarion region. Several couples and guests joined relatives in Warren Girard Sharon Poland Canonsburg and Canonsburg areas for weekend companionship.
A nostalgic feature recalls American statesman John Randolph born on this day in 1773. The item blends historical reflection with “Did You Know” style trivia and horoscope hints for readers.
Detroit guests stayed with Elm street families over Memorial Day and weekend. Numerous travels include New Castle Clintonville Harrisville Ashtabula and Philadelphia. Bessemers public school exhibit drew 400 visitors. A Petersburg picnic gathered many locals. Cincinnati Times-Star notes mood comparison from 1873.
Edenburg society hosts Queen Esther quilting meeting at 8 00 p m Thursday at Helen Deprano’s home E 8 T In honor of Rebecca Louden’s fifth birthday Mrs Lawrence Kaufman held a dinner Sunday with guests Eris Anna and Charles Robinson Dorothy Alfred and Mrs Robert Cripps Mr and Mrs Charles Louden George Kaufman Lawrence Kaufman and the honoree attending
Mrs Roy Anangst entertained guests Monday evening including Mrs Edna Powell of Mercer Mrs Carl Bollinger and daughter Adda and sons Harold and Dean and Mr Kenneth Fitzgerald of Annandale during the dinner event.
A string of social calls and visits spans Ohio and nearby states. Names include Mrs. Charles Robinson of Akron, Mrs. Bertha Bennett and Dorothy in Mansfield, Mr. Blaine McCullough and Mrs. Fowler from Struthers, and families from Ellwood, Ash tabula, Poland, Masury, and Erie. The gatherings feature Monday and Sunday visits with local residents. George Kuhn, Philadelphia guests, and a Newton Falls party are listed among attendees.
Monday guests at the Mack residence included Mrs. Charles Robinson who returned to Akron after visiting her sister Mrs. William Smith and family. Visitors also included Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Pinetta and children Victor and Jean, Me, and Joseph Ensign of Erie with August Bidinette, Charles Kaufman of Cleveland, and Charles Kaufman and Joseph Anderson of New Castle with Lawrence Kaufman. Later H R Schock hosted guests including Carl Collette and daughter of Youngstown, Steve Lapinski of Niles, Clyde Fleeger and family of New Castle, and William Slater of Pittsburgh.
An appeal from Alderman H G Coates decision in the T E Blake versus Orin Vance case has been filed. Judgment awarded to the plaintiff was 66 dollars plus costs totaling 73.75 dollars. In J C Rucker versus Wyatt R Campbell, Alderman W E Marshall filed appeal as judgment for the plaintiff was 135.87 dollars. The gods cannot help a man who loses opportunities.
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