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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

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Campaign to remove pin ball machines in Lawrence county

County Detective Paul A. Welsh and state motor police seized nine pin ball machines from four establishments Lincoln restaurant The Canteen Calonal Hat Cleaning Co and Lanks Place. No arrests were reported and district attorney John G. Lamores cited countless complaints including schoolchildren spending lunch money on the games.

Lawrence County Paul A. Welsh Lincoln Public Square Mercer Street Calonal Hat Cleaning Company North Mill Street Lank’s Place South Croton Avenue John G. Lamores

King and Queen Return East From Alberta Stop

King George and Queen Elizabeth moved eastward with limited knowledge of Alberta's social credit administration. Premier William Aberhart, a school teacher turned politician, offered a guarded welcome. The King praised Albertans' enterprising spirit and anticipated their contribution to Canada. The train paused two hours at Saskatoon and spent the night at Clover Bar near Edmonton.

Walter Kiernan International News Service Edmonton Alta King George Alberta Social Credit William C. Aberhart British Commonwealth

Chief Justice Hughes Ill After Recurring Illness

Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, 77, has been stricken again after recovering from a lengthy illness. A duodenal ulcer confines him to bed for a time, with no doubt expressed about a full recovery. He will miss Monday’s Supreme Court session and the royal visit ceremonies in Washington.

International News Service Washington Charles Evans Hughes United States Supreme Court Hughes England

Baccalaureate Night Observed Across Lawrence County

Sunday evening marks baccalaureate services for New Castle High, Westminster College, Union High, Shenango High, and Princeton High. Home Traction workmen near Croton district race to lift streetcar rails at 500 to 600 feet daily. project near finish with brick and amesite paving filling the rut.

Lawrence County New Castle High School Westminster College Union High Shenango High Princeton High Traction Company Croton Jezz

Daily Weather Report Summary

Daily Weather Report for the United States notes a 24 hour period ending 5 p.m. Friday with a maximum temperature of 79 and minimum of 66, precipitation 0.18 inches, and river stage at 4.7 feet. Figures for the same date four years ago show a max 82, min 46, and 0.14 inches of precipitation.

United States

Baccalaureate Service Planned For Class Of 1939

Rev. Chester T. R. Yeates of Third U P Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the June senior high school class at the Cathedral Sunday night at eight. Dr. C. Green will preside, with Rev. D. J. Blasdell assisting. The program includes choral singing, an organ recital, and several hymns as part of commencement activities led by the Mahoning County school system.

Chester T. R. Yeates Third U. P. Church Yeates D. J. Blasdell Malyoning Methodist Church Ralph Cooper Hutchison Washington Chief Person College Arthur Sullivan St. Anne de Beaupre Alexander Russ Athalla Mendelssohn C. C. Green Palestrina Jesus Blasdell Mahoning Methodist Church Hellen D. J. Bias Eichberg— Senior High Echoo Chorus D. J. Biased America the Beautiful U. P Arkhangelsky Schuler Dubois

College Head To Address Seniors

Westminster College President R F Galbreath will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 8 o’clock in Wallace memorial chapel Old Main. The 1939 graduating class, about 94 students in caps and gowns, will attend.

New Wilmington R. F. Galbreath Westminster College Wallace Memorial Old Main Memorial

Refugees aboard St Louis uncertain in June reports

In Havana on June 3 conflicting reports rose over the Hamburg American liner St Louis carrying 907 German Jewish refugees. Passengers, hoping for haven, heard rumors of a return to Hamburg or possible entry to the Dominican Republic if a $50 bond was posted per refugee.

International News Service Havana St. Louis Caribbean Federico Laredo Bru Hamburg Germany Dominican Republic Neswr Pou Republic

Beer Garden Riot By Unionists In Detroit

In Detroit on June 3 a mob of fourteen men wearing auto workers union insignia and flying squad caps beat and kicked about 40 patrons of a beer garden after evicting union member Lloyd Cash. Four men were hospitalized. Cash was jailed but reportedly intoxicated. Police say a pistol guarded the door while others used table legs clubs and steel chinins.

International News Service Detroit Cash William M. Sabata

Death notices for two men in Youngstown and Lawrence County

Death records list F. Glhaon aged 60 of Youngstown and Samuel Pryor aged 63 at Lawrence County Home. Both notices appear in the Saturday June 3 1939 edition.

Ded F. Glhaon Youngstown Samuel Pryor Lawrence County

Local Vote Against Daylight Saving Time Wins

An Eastern Standard Time poll by the New Castle Junior Chamber of Commerce reports 1,021 votes against daylight saving time and 492 for it, out of 1,519 total ballots. Tellers included Jack M. Dunlap and Harry Davies. Russell C. Melvin could not assist.

New Castle Jack M. Dunlap Harry Davies Russell C. Melvin

Freeman Honored at Westminster Campus Reunion Day

Dr. Charles Freeman head of the chemistry department for 45 years was honored during Westminster College Reunion Day events in New Wilmington. A Hillside breakfast featured faculty and alumni including Dr. Harry Holmes and Bruce McCrory. Alumni dinner, testimonials, campus film, photo display, and May Queen ceremony followed with class reunions and crowning at the Life Theatre and campus buildings.

New Wilmington Freeman Westminster Campous An & O Charles Freeman Harry Holmes Oberlin College Bruce McCrory Pittsburgh Fre Aumni United Presbyterian Church Life Theatre Old Maln Memorial Ufe

Two Cambridge Springs Women Die In Crash Near Meadville

In Meadville Pennsylvania two Cambridge Springs women died when their car struck a guard rail on a straight highway and rolled seven times early today. Driver May Kepler thirty and passenger Gertrude Greet thirty four were thrown from the wreck. Coroner Luther J. King and motor police investigated noting excessive speed.

International News Service Meadville Cambridge Springs Here May Kepler Gertrude Greet Luther J. King E. M. Rose Rose Ghway

Madeleine Carroll to Seek Divorce from Captain Astley

HOLLYWOOD June 3. English film star Madeleine Carroll announced she would file for divorce from her husband Captain Philip Astley. She said she regretted the action, noting their marriage has not been real since she came to America three years ago. She denied other romantic interests, though seen with male escorts in Hollywood cafes.

International News Service Hollywood Madeleine Carroll London Philip Astley America Miss "Carroll

Lightning Hits Home in Noon Storm on Falls Street

Isadore Jordan’s house at 237 West Falls Street was struck by lightning at 12:15 while he sat downstairs. The blaze started in a chimney, then spread to a bedroom, badly damaging two beds and clothes as fire chief A P Mc Thwain reported. Loss about 250 dollars. Rain cooled the scene after a weeks-long drought.

Isadore Jordan West Falls Street A. P. McThwain Jordan Anglarm Fremerr

Wisconsin Slayer To Plead Guilty

Ed ward Abel a 45 year old World War II veteran said he would plead guilty when arraigned today for the brutal slayings of Olive Leroy in Waulksea Wisconsin. He was captured five hours after the elderly woman was found battered in his estranged wife Margaret's apartment following a confrontation over her whereabouts. Authorities say Abel struck her with an axe during the incident.

International News Service Waulkesea Wis Edward Abel Olive Leroy Abel Margaret Leroy Albert Redford

North Dakota farmer dies in Indiana chair for police slaying

Orelle J. Easton, 25, formerly of Valley City, North Dakota, died in the electric chair at Indiana state prison after being condemned for the slaying of State Policeman Ray Dixon of South Bend on June 26 last year. A mumbled prayer preceded the execution at 1:07 a.m. CST.

International Sareteey Michigan City Ing Lus Los North Dakota Indiana State Prison Orelle J. Easton Valley City N. D Ray Dixon South Bend Easton

Duke and Duchess of Windsor mark second wedding anniversary

Paris reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor celebrated their second wedding anniversary in private at their Suchet Boulevard home. A secretary said no anniversary guests, not even their customary friends, were invited.

Cinternational Paris Duchess of Windsor Suchet Boulevard Great Britain

Cascade Pool Guards Begin Duty At Cascade Park

George Slilzinger and Charles Wharton were appointed life guards at Cascade Park bathing pool and began duties this morning to protect 75 boys and girls aged years and under as they enjoyed their first dip in the water.

George Slilzinger Charles Wharton Cascade Fark

Plans to salvage U S Sub Squatus near Shoals

Portable salvage efforts outline next week to free the sunken U S submarine Squatus buried 243 feet below the surface off the Isles of Shoals. Divers will tunnel under the hull to place chains for pontoons while air is pumped into the forward compartment. Four divers had near misses yesterday as dangers of the deep were shown.

Uinternational News Service Portsmouth N. H Jume 3 Squatus Isceel Rome Fee Isles of Shoals Navy Squaius

Remains of Priest Home From Florida Arrive in Mew Gas

The body of Father Peter J. McKenna pastor of St Marys church, accompanied by Rev William F Galvin, arrived from Mineral Florida at 10 30 a m and was placed at the parish house on North Beaver Street. On Sunday at 3 p m the body will be moved to the church auditorium for a service, with the funeral Thursday at o'clock. Solemn mass Monday at 8 a m will be attended by the parish children.

Willian F. Galvin Peter J. McKenna St Mary's Church Minral Fla Parihouse Beaver Strees

Bird dog attack reported near Penn restaurant

Raymona Soover told police last night he was attacked and bitten by a bird dog that officials say came from the Penn restaurant at 4 East Washington Street. Patrolman Thomas Lynch ordered the dog owner to tie it for observation.

Raymona Soover Superior Street E¢Try Penn Restaurant East Washington Street Thomas Lynch

Pocketbook Stolen From Unattended Car in Pittsburgh

Carl Dioguardi of 499 Delaware Avenue reports his pocketbook containing $9.00 was stolen from his car on Cratan Avenue near the railroad station last night while the vehicle was unoccupied. He and his wife were away at the time.

Carl Dioguardi Delaware Avenue Pittsburgh Pallor Cratan Avenue Rre Oline Station Dioguardi

Pomona Grange Meeting Slated Across County Halls

Pomona Grange plans its quarterly gathering at Big Beaver grange hall on Wednesday June 7 led by President Een W Sharp. State Master Bagshay and State Lecturer Ira C Gross will speak with Mr Gross accompanying. Memorial service for deceased members led by Thompson with remarks by Rev Calvin Rose and Rev E Shoe maker. Evening program features Penn State France music with county granges competing and juvenile performances. Morning session starts 10:30, noon 1:30, evening 8. Dinner is provided by Bir Beaver grange. attendees bring lunch for noon.

Lawrence County Pomona Grange Big Beaver Een W. Sharplar E. G. Wiggs Bagshay Né Ira C. Gross Gross Thompson Pomona Calvin Rose E. A. Shoemaker Penn State France Bir Bver Grange

Miniature 1962 New Castle Thorn Found In Bible

A 4 by 6 inch tiny weekly titled The New Castle Thorn, dating August 12, 1962, was discovered amid a fire damaged stable. The pocket newspaper, one of the early tabloids, lists Captain W. H. Shaw's company members and is in excellent condition on display in The News lobby.

R. W W. Theampson Kurtz Place New Castle Thorn Way W. H. Shaw News

Merel Oberon Marries Alexander Korda in Paris Ceremony

Paris bulletin reports Merel Oberon the British actress tied the knot with English director Alexander Korda in a quiet ceremony at the Antibes city hall at 5 p.m. The event marked Oberon's marriage in France with Korda presiding or present, reflecting a high-profile union in film circles.

Cinternational News Service Paris Mezzie Oberon Alexander Korda Antibes

Franklin Named to Highway Post

Brice Franklin of the Seventh ward was appointed chief clerk of the state highway department office Jb announced today. He has started duties under Superintendent Edwin Reed.

Brice Franklin Seventh Ward State Highway Department Edwin ©. Reed

Thetis Submarine Tragedy Ends Hope for Survivors

In Liverpool Bay 96 men aboard the British submarine Thetis are confirmed dead after a sunken wreck. Admiralty notes salvage efforts continue but no possibility remains to rescue. Chlorine gas is cited as the cause of death. divers struggle to raise the vessel as rescue operations shift to salvage.

Birkenhead England Thetis Liverpool Bay Admiralty Cammell Laird. Ltd Éost Contane

Weather Outlook For Coming Week

Weekly North and middle Atlantic states expect showers at start, midweek, and end with warmer spells on Wednesday and Friday. Ohio valley and Tennessee showers Tuesday and Wednesday, then cooler later in the week. Cooler trends expected toward Thursday and Friday.

International News Service Washington North Middle Atlantic States New England Ohio Valley Tennessee Warner

Rain Keeps Crops Wet and Weather Cools

Weather report notes continued rain affecting crops and local activity. Impacts on picnickers, golfers, and outdoor plans described as rain persists. Temperature around seventy four degrees mentioned with light soil and foliage changes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saskatoon PA Newc Daily Weather Report C. T. R. Yeates Cathelral Auditorium C. T. &, Yeates DR. &B. F. Galbreath Beer Garden Dr. Freeman Westminster Chemistry Department Falls Street Wisconsin Cascade Pool Hodges Columbia University New York Joy Hodges Miss Hodges Birmingham Ala U.S Florida P. J. McKenna Galvin Big Beaver Grange Hall Merel Oberon Franklin Highway Post Charles 4. Smith Sts Arthur Mometer
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