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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1929

Page

2

Grain Prices Sagaing Today Across Circuit of Congress

Washington March 2 Steady grain prices dominated discussion as Senate and House clashed over a 90 cent wheat bid and to reconcile differences. Farmers and belt letters press Congress to act and form a farm board in time to aid the mid July crop. The board's effectiveness remains uncertain, but supporters expect moral impact on sagging markets as Hoover pushes rail rate reductions.

Washington Avai Senate House Congress Hoover

Burl Bush Graduates From Naval Academy

Burt Bush son of Frank E Bush of Hillscrest avenue is in this year’s United States Naval Academy graduating class in Annapolis Met He will graduate at the commencement exercises on Thursday June 6 as his father and brother Lewis travel to Annapolis to attend Also listed as a member of the Newcastle high school class of 2824

Burt Bush Frank £. Bush Hillcrest Avenue United States Naval Academy Napolis Annapolis Lewis Mr. Bush New Castle High School

Miss Grace Lowers Leaves for Phillipsburg Vacation

Y W C A notes Miss Grace Lowers, secretary of the Girl Reserve, has left for Phillipsburg Pennsylvania for about a month of vacation. She will join Y W C A Camp later in the summer. The Blue Triangle club is mentioned. A lawn social was held Saturday evening at the American Legion Home. proceeds go toward a club tennis court.

Grace Lowers Phillipsburg Miss Lowers Blue Triangle Club American Legion Home

Where to Go Tonight in The Let ter and More at The Capitol

A snippet lists newer film offerings including Penn-Jeannie Eagles in The Letter an all talking picture Our Gang in Election Day Penn Screen Presents featuring Vincent Lopez and his jazz band Capitol Will Haines in The Also Sound Pathe king comedy and synchronized Aesop's Fables Regent The Trail of 98 with Dolores Del Rio Ralph Forbes and Karl Dane Barney Google and Spark Neigh Neigh Snare Plug Latest International News DOME Willful Youth with Edna Murphy and Kenneth Harlan Comedy Hired and Fired

PENN Jeannie Eagles Our Gang Vincent Lopez Regent Dolores del Rio Ralph Forbes Karl Dane Barney Google Spark

Boiler Explosion Kills Two Near Dubois Pa

A boiler blast near Dubois Pennsylvania rips through a work site. George Phillips and his son were drilling contractors for the C W Philips Company of Butler. Georges body was found 80 feet from the crater and his son was located in a coal truck bed. A third man Phil lips body missing until a large search recovered his remains in brush about 300 feet away.

George Phillips Armness and Iiyless Kailer Rockey Young Phillips Phillips C. W. Philips Company Butler, 'Pa

Enon School Plans Six Diplomas at Commencement

Graduates Nadine Dunlap Ruth Speerhas Helen Kerr Marjorie Stockton Ross Stmhetker and Robert Linder will receive six diplomas at Enon School commencement. Rev Davidson delivered a baccalaureate sermon at Presbyterian church. The junior senior banquet hosts Mrs William Inboden. Prof Tinker of Slippery Rock State Teachers College will give the address.

Emon High School Davidson Presbyterian Church Enon Witliam Inboden Tinker Sippery Rock State Teachers College Nadine Dunlap Ruth Speerhas Helen Kerr Marjorie Stockton Ross Stmhetker Robert Linder

Congress poised to adjourn by June sources say

The House must pass the census and reapportionment bill and both chambers approve the conference report. The Senate must act on Hoovers repeal of the national origins act changing immigration quotas on July 1. Administration leaders expect completion this week.

House Senate

Vacant streets and sidewalks prompt city repairs and moral boosts

Pa New observes commentary on safety issues with a mail box hazard on Washington street and overgrown city lots. He urges weed-cutting on VACANE properties and sidewalk inspections, noting summer as a chance for paving and repairs while colleges wind down for graduation season and local life slows.

Pa Newe Rei Washington Street Reynolds, Summer and McCann

New Jersey Girl and Fiance Found Fatally Wounded

Miss Wilson and Roberts, long rumored engaged, were found dead after a duel of jealousy. Police probe a Saturday motor trip with John Collins and a woman, Asa Stackhouse law partner, and a possible suicide motive. Roberts, son of Horace Roberts of Hoonton Hall, Swarthmore graduate 1926.

New Jersey John Collins Princeton Collins Asa Stack Vlouse Ather

Local Boy Honor at Washington and Jefferson College

Paul Elisha Hoskins of this city will graduate with honors at Washington and Jefferson College. President Baker announced honor students today. The prartualine class includes 107 students, a large group with high scholastic ranking. Hoskins earns a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Paul Elisha Hoskins Washington and Jefferson College Baker Hoskins

Nine Die In Weekend Auto Wrecks Across Several States

A weekend tally reports nine fatalities from automobile accidents across Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Victims include J L Berg and Mary Berg at a crossing in West Newton, and Alice Connellly who died from injuries after a loose door incident. Other incidents describe pedestrians struck, trains colliding with cars, and drivers ejected or trapped in wreckage.

West Newton J. L. Berg Mary Berg Homestead Alice Connelly McKeesport Hospital Roudelde

Who am I and what is my latest novel

The text asks about an author identity and asks for the latest novel, prize refusal, and other literary questions. It includes misquoted phrases and scattered trivia such as a biblical-sounding line and inquiries about the first U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice. The fragment also mentions a horoscope claiming business talent and quick opinion changes.

Deaths of the Day in New Castle and Nearby Areas

Obituaries note Frank E McGrew of Chicago, widow Linnie, three sons Ray Emmett and Paul, a daughter M Ed Reed, and nieces as services set for June 5 at New Alexandria. Doris Cepra, 3, dies of measles. private funeral Tuesday. interment Lucy Cemetery. Frank Boyer, 46, Blairsville, Pa., dies after heart illness. survives wife Bess and daughter Anna Margaret. services Wednesday in Blairsville. nephew Judge James A. Chambers attends. Miss Marian Patterson buried at Zocock. substantial floral tribute and many friends. pallbearers named. interment Oak Park. George Groucutt, 41, formerly of New Castle, dies in Sharon. widow Agatha. three sons. funeral Thursday at St Joseph’s Sharon. interment St Rose’s. Robert Lewis, 10 months, Kentdale, Shenango Valley Hospital death. arrangements pending. Mrs Mercede Holman burial. service Saturday at St Paul Baptist with Rev Engram. floral tributes. pallbearers named.

Frank E. McGrew Frank B. McGrew Chicago Linnie B. McGrew Ray Emmett M 'Ed. Reed Fred Rem Francis McDermit Frank Boyer Frank Bayer Blairsville St. Margaret's Hospital Pittsburgh Bess Rugh Boyer Anna Margaret Boyer Bor East Brook Standard Wire Manufacturing Company Boliver Presbyterian Church of Blairville Blairsvile Indiana James A. Chambers Miss Patterson Marian Patterson Zocock James Durant Chestnut Street A. J. Randles Second United Presbyterian Church Wesley Davis Arthur Patterson Cecil Woodard Jobs Marinder Clifford Gwin Oak Park Cemetery George Groucutt New Castle Sharon Groucutt England Cily Agatha Aquare Grouculi George Verpard Carl Francis George Grocrute M. E Thomas Muncie Ind William Albert Cit H. J. Phil Knight George Amghee Monroe Smith New Caste Bc. Joseph's Church of Shar St. Rose’s Cemetery Holman Mercede Halman Napoleon Holmar St. Paul's Baptist Church Af Uhis Cy W. L. Engram John Brown James Robin

Memorials for Mitchell Dantzler and Thomas A Anderson

Funeral details note interment at St Pauls cemetery for Mitchell Dantzler and Thomas Alfred Anderson ages 15. Anderson, son of Alfred and Annie Jones A’Gerson, formerly of Aliquippa, died in Oakland California. Body to return home via Pethierew residence Pars Avenue. services Thursday 2:30 pm, Oak Park Cemetery.

Thomas A. Anderson Thomas Alfred Anderson Alfred Annie Jones A’ Gerson Aliquippa Oakland California EB. W. Pethierew Pettierew

Post Office Architect May Signal Local Action

Postmaster Edwin W Crawford reports that D E Doyle architectural engineer for the U S Treasury plans to visit New Castle within weeks. Local belief is Doyle's coming visit may trigger action on a new post office or an addition to the existing federal building as part of a broader Congress approved plan. Doyle previously visited New Castle last year and offered site recommendations to Washington.

Edwin W. Crawford Washington D. E. Doyle United States Treasury Department Doyle New Castle Congress

Country Wide High School Contest Opens Nationwide

Secret Interior Wilbur will announce a country wide contest for high school students over WEAF. The New York Are Center hosts the event promoting a six word conservation slogan. Entries due by noon June 13 with first prize a trip to Washington and a handshake with President Hoover.

Intermalisaal Secret de Interior Wilbur WEAF John D. Rockefeller New York United States

Father And Son Given Sentences In Legal Case

A father and his son were sentenced in a case involving violations of the law. Details remain unclear as the report notes the cases were found under the hood during a preliminary review. The proceedings suggest involvement in criminal activity and law enforcement actions are ongoing.

Confessed to crime as police seize suspect

A suspect was brought in after a confrontation with officers. He confessed to involvement in a crime as police wrested control and charged him. the defendant faced further legal actions in connection with the 102 som incident.

Tompole Btn

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admits Several Patients

Shenango Valley Hospital notes list admissions including Robert Leslie and Barton Richards among others on Epword Street and South Mul Street. Wills Reed is also noted among admitted patients.

Robert Leslie Casheer Wills Reed Epword Street Barton Richards South

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