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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1936
Page
2
James Day prepares to testify in his own defense at the Loeb prison murder trial. Day, 22, was jailed for larceny and admits killing Loeb in self defense after a confrontation in a prison bathroom.
Readers note a mix of local sights and opinions from The News. A proposed six to eight inch sidewalk stone layer named Giants Causeway decorates Rural Avenue, while auto graveyards spark humor about tombstones. Trees along Perry highway near Harlansburg grow, and East Long Avenue hill skaters draw complaints. Highway patrol sees light summer traffic with a surge anticipated when schools close. Reverend Sniff shares views on youth, liquor regulation, and marriage, mentioning his gardening hobby and two sons in New York.
Shenango High School caps its graduation with diplomas for the class of seniors. The program featured solos, orations, a piano solo, and the presentation by George M. Barker. Notable graduates include Margaret Shaffer and Francis Alexander among many others. The senior class closes with a reflective remark on youth and travel.
Rev. Sniff retires to live on a farm after a career spanning several Illinois pastorates. A Eureka College graduate of 1893, he preached 1,634 sermons, conducted 327 weddings, 418 funerals, and saw 516 new members join during his tenures at First and Madison Avenue churches.
Local delegates return for the Lions convention in Erie where Ramsey was elected governor of the western district and will succeed H C Manon later. Carl Dent of Downingtown becomes District 14-A governor and Dr J Harvey Shue of New Holland District 14-C. Ramsey partners with D G Ramsey and Sons and resides at 112 Milton Street.
Clarence Isles and Herman Ledonne, held in county jail overnight on a Butler County World War veteran’s complaint, were discharged as James Hickey failed to appear to press charges. Hickey claimed the men slugged him and robbed $319 from him after a drinking party and that the money was government compensation for hurricane injuries.
William S. Hyde son of Mr and Mrs M W Hyde Wilmington Avenue graduates in Allegheny College Meadville 121st commencement exercises He earns a bachelor of arts degree majoring in history and political science He is elected to Phi Beta Kappa and will study at Harvard.
Obituary notices detail multiple local deaths and funeral plans including Mrs Ella Bell a Mercer county resident aged 69 with surviving sons and daughters and several siblings. Other notices include funerals for Alojzy Grzesiuk Mrs C V Metz John H Kennedy and Ethel Dunlavey with service locations and interment details.
A string of funeral services and notices fills today’s pages. George H. Hill of New Castle R D 1 was honored at his son Fred G Hill’s home with ministers from Harmony Baptist Hoover Heights Gospel Tabernacle and Center U P Church leading prayers and songs. Pallbearers included James Oren Charles William Verne and Eugene. Interment followed in Harmony Baptist cemetery. Lillian Pattison wife of Thomas M Pattison had services at the Youngstown road home with Dr E A Crooks and Rev James S Martin officiating. Pallbearers named were James B Dygett John D Pattison J Q L Roberts Merle B Allen Robert F Graham and David W Wilson. Interment in Oak Park followed. Mrs Josephine Mayberry Leiby of King Avenue will lie in state at Joseph B Leyde mortuary until Thursday 4 pm then at home Friday’s funeral at 2 pm. Mrs Gertrude Semple Ligo 69 died at her daughter’s home in Mercer County after 44 years of marriage to Walter E Ligo. Surviving are four daughters and other relatives. The notice notes her New Wilmington M E church membership and long residence in Mercer County.
A store robbery ended with the arrest of Maitland after detectives found him at Cascade street and Croton avenue. He faces robbery with a gun charges. hearing date pending while confined in the city jail.
For the next ten days a special representative from the A B Dick Co will visit. Any problem you have is welcome and help will be provided. Calling is encouraged and there is no obligation.
Landon backers rise with Massachusetts and New Jersey votes already in his camp. New York delegates may largely back Landon from the first ballot, with Roraback endorsing him and Wadsworth as a potential running mate. Hoover to speak as Borah camp predicts surprises. 57 contests flagged for the Cleveland gathering.
A scientist states that even a tiny amount of nicotine on the tongue can be fatal to a cat. The remark does not apply to humans and does not imply smoking is safe for a pet.
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