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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
8
Roy Caldwell tested his engine in a hydroplane on the Shenango River. He drove the wingless craft up and down about 300 yards to refine the engine and floats. spectators watched as he pursues a fully operational hydroplane despite balance issues and ongoing experiments.
Philadelphia police detain Schuyler Hall of Meridan Connecticut once held as a vagrant and noted as a portrait painter. He allegedly painted his way out of jail, drawing attention to his escape claim.
Harrisburg reports 3330 prospective school teachers to graduate from Pennsylvania normal schools in June and summer commencements. Superintendent J George Becht noted this is the largest number in state history as officials announce the milestone.
Zion Church announces a pageant for Children’s Day on Sunday June 8 after morning services. The home department seeks full Sunday school enrollment and a canvass of members. Several plan to attend the Beaver Baptist church schools convention June 10–11 at First Church Sharon. Henry Murray is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henry and...
Mary Elizabeth visiting Mrs. Henry's mother Mrs. Phebe Book. Non-resident members Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Winner of Oil City attended last Sunday services. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brooks recently wed returned from Kentucky visit with relatives. Cradle Roll reports Emma Viola Graham infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Graham. Mrs. G. W. Gorrell Sr. improving after indisposition. Mrs. Kate Stickel attended services last Sunday.
A barn belonging to Giovanni Cassacchia at 986 Mora Via Street was damaged when sparks from a Baltimore and Ohio engine ignited it. The alarm originated from box 53 with Eighth Ward fire units responding. a further alarm from box 63 was cancelled en route.
Harrisburg June 4 The illness of Governor Pinchot delays the promised showdown on the Eastern penitentiary situation. He remained at his Milford home unable to resume duties and take action on the grand jury report, with a possible return anticipated tomorrow.
William Gibbs McAdoo led Senator Oscar W. Underwood by roughly two to one in the Florida Democratic presidential primary with incomplete returns from 20 of the largest counties.
Beaver County celebrates the formal opening of the Beaver County Tuberculosis Sanatorium in New Brighton. Dr. Elmer H. Funk of Jefferson Medical College praised the project and warned that up to 100 Beaver County residents die annually from tuberculosis. The 50-bed facility, cost about $150,000, sits on 48 acres near Monaca with Dr. Fred B. Wilson as superintendent.
Peggy Hopkins Joyce known as the international beauty and former millionaire wife marries 24 year old Swedish count Morner. The couple, planning a trip to Stockholm, mark her fourth marriage and her decision to quit the stage. Peggy insists she is truly in love despite past quick romances.
Many New Castle high school students seek jobs yet most reports show work is scarce. Several rely on vacation earnings to bolster college funds, risking serious impact on their college plans.
A 2:30 PM Thursday meeting at the YWCA invites all city junior high girls planning to attend Eastbrook camp during the June junior high week. Miss Ruth Worrall leads. about 75 girls expected with more possible. June 16 23 is North Street Mahoningtown week and 23 30 Benjamin Franklin week. Senior high meeting held this afternoon.
In New York two men were killed and two injured when an automobile hit a police stanchion near the Long Island City end of the Queensboro bridge. Victims include William Zinsky (19) of Woodside and Stanislaus Schultz (26) of Elmhurst.
Paris reports Paul Painleve was elected president of the new chamber of deputies. A light note mentions the curiosity of Who's Who for discovering important people previously unknown.
A Cleveland man extols San Cura Ointment in a testimonial praising its healing on a head issue and various skin ailments. The ad cites prices 30c and 60c for the ointment and 25c for San Cura Soap, listing Clutton Drug Co and Thompson Medical Co of Titusville, Pa as distributors.
The verse by Everett McClaren hints at upcoming political conventions with clashes and caution about corruption. It suggests delegates must vote wisely to counter unethical entrants and influence outcomes.
New Bedford Mass June 4 The revenue cutter Acushnet Captain Shea towed into this port the shot riddled Santasma a 114 foot vessel found at anchor abandoned 16 miles southeast of Block Island Authorities believe the Santasma was damaged in a brush with a government vessel during prohibition duty.
Dr. R G Burns of the department of health said Pittsburgh is in a semi epidemic stage with 25 new cases in the last 24 hours. He noted an unusual number of recent reports.
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