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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1939
Page
2
International News Service reports East Brunswick New Jersey where seven year old Presian Rauher was found dead in an icebox after being missing since Tuesday. Police say the lid locked on suffocation. Grandfather discovered the body in a three by four foot cold-box used in ice cream shops.
Fourteen Enon Valley Joint High School seniors received diplomas at a commencement in Enon Valley Presbyterian church. Dr. Ernest K Patton of Geneva College spoke as principal, with Helen Knowlson valedictorian and Delle Gibney salutatorian. John Co Syling distributed diplomas. Rev Andrew J Koence gave the invocation and benediction. Graduates listed include Mike Divjak and Mary Young among others.
Officers led by Mr. Welsh raided multiple locations Friday around 2:30 PM in a countywide effort to confiscate pinball machines citing illegal gambling. The devices, described as gambling aids, varied in design and payout, some offering as much as 20 to 1, with court action sought for destruction of confiscated machines.
The article details May Queen crowning on the south terrace with court attendants from several towns in color schemes, notes a rainy May day last year, and describes the May-pole procession of 24 co-eds in costume. It also covers the Senior Sing on the south terrace, an 8 PM dance in the gym, a Sunday service with Dr. A R Robinson, a vesper organ recital, a bac calaureate address by President Galbreath, and Monday commencement activities beginning at 2 PM.
Local churches list Sunday schedules and leaders. Bessemer Presbyterian with Rev W J Engle holds Sunday school at 9:43 and worship at 11. Swedish Mission with C Emil Carlson and unified services at 10:30 and 7:30. Italian Pentecostal led by Mike DiSintis with Sunday school at 1:30 and service at 2:30. St Anthony Roman Catholic with masses at 9 and 10:90 and Rev Joseph A Young as celebrant.
Costa Galasso gave an interesting talk to the Sons of Italy meeting held Friday evening at the Sons of Italy clubrooms on South Mill Street. Speakers included vice president William Marotti and Anthony Costa. An official committee meeting will be held Friday June 9 at 7 30 at the hall. Group singing featured in the social rooms with Mrs Veto Colello as accompanist. Refreshments were served.
Wolves club members will hold their regular dinner meeting in The Castleton Tuesday evening at 6 30 oclock.
Labor groups from New Castle and Lawrence County will march in Harrisburg on Monday to urge Governor James to veto Peale amendments to labor laws. Ralph Audino, president of the Trades and Labor Assembly, says the bills harm labor and calls on all unions and citizens to protest. Caravans of organized labor will parade through Harrisburg to protest the bills.
The West Pittsburg public school held its fifteenth annual commencement with a class of 25. Walter Irwin Guy Jr led perfect attendance with eight years, and four high honorees included Margaret Ann Falatko Helen Schultz Walter Irwin Guy Jr and Michael V Marso. Diplomas were presented by Ralph F. Davis with a full list of graduates.
The Young Progressives will hold an officer installation Sunday at 2 30 PM during their regular meeting at the Sons of Italy duorooms on South Mill Street. Various business matters will be discussed.
Pittsburgh June 3 E M Underwood was appointed referee in bankruptcy for Karl Ernest Schmidt of R D No 2 New Castle on Friday A hearing on the petition in voluntary bankruptcy will be held at New Castle June There were no schedules filed
Reports from Liverpool Bay recount the sunken submarine Thetis after a trial dive. Civilians and crew feared dead as rescue attempts unfold. The British press demand a thorough probe into the accident, questioning flooding of the bow, possible jam of locks, and delays in salvage.
Pulaski Presbyterian church held its district convention with Rev. Luther MacDonald as president and Lucille Hutchinson as vice president. Other officers include Helen Turner secretary and Helen Shields treasurer. The event featured worship by Alber Chapin, talks by Ti. L. Marvin and Dr. Howard D. Talbott, and a New Bedford junior choir performance.
Local residents attend services and visit relatives across towns including Me Keepsart Newcas tle Danville Corning and Leesburg. George Floyd underwent a serious operation at Jameson Memorial hospital. D. M. Jarvis improves from treatment in Little Rock and plans to return home soon.
Jeb F. Gibson aged 60 died at home of his son in Youngstown. Funeral at 2 PM Monday at the son Donald Gibson's residence. He leaves wife Marie two sons Donald and Stewart, grandchildren, and sisters. Also notes Samuel Pryor 83 died at Lawrence County Home. service today. interment Greenwood Cemetery. Elmer Robert Primm funeral at Croton Avenue. memorial service for Rowbottom. high mass for Thomas Frazers Rowbottom in St Marys. pallbearers named. interment St Marys Cemetery.
The News reports a four night entry coupon next week for New Castle YMCA 1939 Learn to Swim program for boys aged 10 to 17. The two week course starts Monday June 12 with instructors signed by Physical Director William Winter under Henry T. MacNicholas.
The Castillon meeting at 12 15 to 3 30 p m invites Rotarians to a Monday session with many committees likely silent on reports. Harold McCulloch makes maker upper at Columbus. Members with club dues may have checks waved to audit tanks. Wampum charter night set for June 12 led by secretary Carl Paisley.
Three men Benjamin T. Dominick of RD 7 Lawrence Stallo of 16 North Cedar Street and James Ross of RD 7 were held Friday night by Alderman James G. Brice. They were remanded to jail with no bail. Corporal William Brush reports the May 23 assault on Adam Esposito involving an attempted robbery. Defense attorneys debated the case.
A list of marriage license applications includes Harry Bignibart and Minnie Sarah in New Castle, Blanche Marie Richards in Ellwood City, Robert B. Bruce in Ambridge, Lilian Wilson in Ambridge, Raymond Derwin Hollinger in Massillon, Maude Mae William in Massillon, Russell Joseph Cox in Youngstown, Sarah Alice Strickett in Youngstown, Frank Wells Cover in Painesville, and Helen Eleanor Shields in New Bedford. The applicants span several Pennsylvania cities and nearby Ohio towns.
District Attorney John G. Lamoree stated the intent was robbery rather than theft. Alderman Grice oversaw the case and the defendants will face further inquiry by the June grand jury.
A siren from the Citadel in Jerusalem will mark a 24 hour curfew for the old city wailed area, with newer districts outside the wailed zones left free. Military authorities had h...
Dispatch notes that a wide curfew will cover the entire Ole City not just Arab quarters. A warning signal of short siren blasts will precede a half hour draft period followed by a continuous two minute blast to declare curfew. The Ming Dynasty is noted for ceramics and lacquer. The News by Email.
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