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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

2

Naval Academy Class of 441 Receives Diplomas in Annapolis

Four hundred forty one Naval Academy graduates led by Thomas D. Tyre receive diplomas from Ernest Jahncke in Dahlgren hall. Twenty six remain in government or military service with a Filipino cadet returning home. Notables including Admiral Pratt and Senator Goldsborough attend the exercises and awards.

International News Service Annapolis U. S. Naval Academy Ernest Lee Jahncke Thomas C. Hart Academy C. E. Snyder Jahncke Thomas D. Tyre St. Paul Minn A. D. Veasey Atlantic City G. N. Powell Pittsburgh F. Roeder Cumberland, Md R. E. Parker Philadelphia

Playgrounds Set to Open June 10 on South Jefferson

Officials from Carnegie Steel announced readiness for the Carnegie playgrounds on South Jefferson Street. The site will open at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday and operate throughout the summer with daily movies and amusements for children. the resort opening is imminent.

Carnegie Carnegie Steel Company South Jefferson Street

New Castle Notes Add Fences Beautify Areas

PA Newc Observes reports safety work along Neshannock Creek highway with a reinforced fence and ornamental posts at New Castle Municipal golf course entrance. A high mesh fence rises around Jordan State Game Farm while a miniature lake enhances its entrance. Occasional garden and local curiosities plus a moccasin skin find add local color.

New Castle Jordan State Game Farm

Striking Miners Continue Parades and Post Quits

A labor meeting reports destitution in miner districts as strikers parade. United Mine Workers say about 4,000 miners are on strike while the National Miners Union claims over 6,000 have left work and joined demonstrations.

United Mine Workers National Miners Union

Pinchot Seen as Hoover Rival for 1932 Nomination

Campaign dynamics center on Gov. Gif ford Pinchot of Pennsylvania aiming at anti Hoover delegates as several governors weigh renomination odds. A conference of about twenty governors sees Roosevelt and Ritchie stressing economic issues shaping the 1932 race amid open forecasts and anonymous non publication hopes.

Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Hoover International News Service Roosevelt Ritchie Maryland

Lindbergh to Tour Orient by Plane With Wife

Colonel Lindbergh and his wife plan a flight to the Orient in a private plane. The departure date is undecided and the trip is not a goodwill mission. Authorization will be sought from Chinese and Japanese authorities and over Siberia via the Soviet airspace.

Col. Lindbergh Orient Castle Lindbergh Siberia State Department U. S

Stimson Plans Tour of Europe

Stimson plans a staged European tour visiting Rome Paris Berlin and London to discuss disarmament and the European economy. He may travel by train or automobile and will gauge American policy on key issues. He is expected to depart New York around June 24 or 27 aboard ships Vulcania or Conte Grandi, both docking at Naples.

Rome France Germany England Stimson New York S. S. Vulcania Conte Grandi Naples

Guard Winner of Derby Fortune

Kennedy, after winning the Derby fortune by ticket on Cameronian, heard the race on radio at Morgan Memorial and pledged part of his earnings to secure a $7,000 annual lifetime income via manager Thaddeus A Kitchener. He plans to bring his wife and three children from Jamaica for education and a new life in the United States.

Cameronian London Kennedy Morgan Memorial Thaddeus A Kitchener United States Jamaica

Puzzle From The Grab Bag Battle and Bible Printer

A two square checkered illustration must be cut into four pieces to form a single square with matching pattern while minimizing the cut from the larger piece. Also asks in what battle Lord Nelson was fatally wounded and who printed the first English Bible.

Lord Nelson

Brain Teaser and Anniversary Note

Brain Teaser asks why a colt is like an egg. Correctly Speaking notes never using a name alone as salvation. On this date in 1918 the U S Marines prepared to fight on the Marne near Chateau Thierry.

U. S Marne Chateau Thierry

Horoscope for People Born This Day

People born on this day are described as businesslike and successful in money matters. The tone suggests a positive outlook on financial acumen and practical achievements based on birth date.

Diagram provides steps to cut and assemble pieces

The text describes how to cut a larger piece, direct a smaller piece, and match four pieces to form a square. It names Trafalgar and Miles Coverdale and notes that nothing is useful until it is broken.

Trafalgar Miles Coverdale

Star Lore Locating Scorpius in the June Evening Sky

Arthur DeV Carpenter explains that the June evening sky reveals Scorpius, centered on Antares the largest star. He guides beginners to identify the head’s three bright stars, the curved body toward the southeast, and the tail’s sharp turn to the west ending in two bright stars. Antares lies at the heart of the scorpion, about 400 million miles in diameter.

Scorpius Arthur Dev. Carpenter Antares

Appeals Placed In Several Alderman Case Decisions

An appeal from Alderman Mantz’s decision has been filed in the DuBois Overall Company v H R Huston Hardware case where $187.02 was awarded to the plaintiff and the defendant contests the bill. An appeal has been taken in James Fowler v Sam Love for wages with judgment for the plaintiff of 18 dollars and the defendant’s exception. An appeal has also been taken in Roy Preston trading as the New Castle Candy Company v Ike Simon where the plaintiff won $85.19.

Alderman Mantz DuBois Overall Company H. R. Huston Hardware Company James Fowler Sam Love Roy Preston New Castle Candy Company Ike Simon

Vatican Nears Diplomatic Break Over Catholic Ties

The Vatican faces a possible break as the government moves to dissolve Azione Cattolica and crack down on Catholic groups. Officials insist the lay organization has no political role, while the pope weighs halting peace overtures after recent clerical attacks. An odd note mentions efficiency experts and an onyx tub in a bathroom.

Signor Borsanego Catholic Youth Society Vatican Azione Cattolica Mussolini

Polar Submarine Nautilus Anchors Off Provincetown Cape

The Nautilus submarine, carrying Sir Hubert Wilkins and crew, rode at anchor off Provincetown Massachusetts after a calm overnight voyage from New London. Commander Donald B. McMillan, a local Arctic explorer, prepared to greet the party and plan tests before a Atlantic crossing to London. Local craft lined the harbor as the submersible rested under Cape Cod’s shelter.

International News Service Provincetown Mass Sir Hubert Wilkins North Pole New London Sir Hubert McMillan

Girl Escapes Without Injury in Street Incident

Robert Nelson of Fairfield avenue reported on Reis street a backing car knocked down Miss Stone who held the rear tire and was dragged briefly she escaped injury though clothing tore. L A Fair of Parkland Youngstown reported a man struck by his car on Mill street at Washington street suffering a head bump but no serious injury. H Roberts on Washington street bridge noted Welker's Florist Shop truck rear door open and driver’s car broke off the door.

Robert Nelson Fairfield Avenue Reis Street L. A Parkland Youngstown Mill Street Washington Street H. Roberts Washington Street Bridge Welker Samuel Foltz East Wallace Avenue H. C. Weaver First Methodist Episcopal Church Joel S. McKee David S. Pyle Thomas F. Morehead Robert C Love J. F. Genkinger John D. Chapman Rufus C. Patterson James M. Smith W. S. McGinnis Robert A. Wallace J. Norman Martin Alex Crawford Hoyt George A. Carpenter George D. Blair. Jr Loyal W. Wilson D. C. Boyles L. B. Mather E. L. Kurtz Charles J Kirk John H. Lamb Edward Beader Samuel H. McGoun

Harmony Line Abandonment Being Fought in Court

Receiver Scharff testifies the Harmony Motor Freight line suffers ongoing losses since 1923 with no terminal facilities to support expansion. He cites 1931 first quarter deficits and declines in patronage on its two branches while noting potential $3,000 monthly savings from abandonment between Ellwood City and East New Castle and Beaver Falls. Protestants press for continuation and new service. decision pending after further testimony.

Public Service Commission Scharff Willow Ellwood City Pittsburgh Humphrey Harmony Motor Freight Transportation Company Electric East New Castle Beaver Falls Schoonmaker

Solicitor White Selects Physicians for Ritty Examination

Solicitor Robert White has chosen Drs E A Snyder and James M Popp to examine policeman Michael Ritty, off duty due to a duty injury and receiving compensation. The report will indicate his probability of returning to service. William Shaner fills in temporarily. The article notes 1,369,757 births in the United States in 1929.

Robert White E. A. Snyder James M. Popp Michael Ritty William Shaner

Deaths of the Day and Funeral Notices

Obituaries and funeral notices list Mrs. Otto Hassell and several others with services in Grove City Plaingrove and Neshannock areas. Names include Wilson M. Moncrief Judith Ripple Eppinger Todd Foltz and others with interments in Grove City Plaingrove Oak Park Greenwood and Lowellville cemeteries.

Sarah Jane Eppinger Volant R. D Plaingrove Presbyterian Church Plaingrove Cemetery

DO X Giant German Seaplane Reported Forced Landing

Cape Verde Islands workers believed the DO X flying boat made a forced ocean landing rather than a crash. A Porto Praia wireless operator later corrected the report, noting the craft had not fallen and a tug and small boats were dispatched for rescue efforts.

Porto Praia Cape Verde Islands

Rescue Crew Sifts Through Silence After Airliner Descent

Dispatchers report a stricken airliner and a tug awaiting word. The DC X had not answered wireless calls since the descent, leaving no exact information available pending confirmation from the tug.

Excavation Permits Granted by City Engineer

City Engineer Miller issued permits for multiple excavations to New Castle Water and contractor William Clark. Projects include Lawrence Street east of Jefferson extension of main, 709 Cleveland Avenue sewer repair, and 1711 East Washington Street water line leak repair.

Miller New Castle Lawrence Street Jefferson William Clark Cleveland Avenue East Washington Street

Juvenile Court Session Held in Chambers

Juvenile court was held in chambers today before Judge Chambers. About a dozen cases were presented by Parole Officer Jack M. Dunlap. The session was closed to the public except for interested parties. an expert noted women are better bridge players than men, offering a remark on attention during deals.

Pa Newe Judge Chambers Jack M. Dunlap The Pittsburgh Post- Gazette

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Naval Academy Navy Earnest Lee Jahncke PA Newc Neshannock Creek Croton Croton Avenue New Castle Speedway Paw Newe Rose Point Harvey Black Fairmont Avenue Newe Pember, the Order OF the Golden Rule Service Leyde Mortuary Neshannock Ave Fred C. Wolford E. North St Pinchot Stimsons Plan Europe DERBY Fishing Harmony Line Solicitor White Wilson M. Moncrief R. M. Williams Charlotte N. C Mr. Moncrief Oil City Bridgeton N. J N C M. L. Crooker Grace Moncrief Rhodabaugh Benjamin Rhodabaugh F. W. Parks I. O. O. F Lodge Plaingrove Herbert Dewey Lewis Hillard Duttry Edwin Jones William Patterson Florence Minerva Ripple Highland Avenue Campbell Funeral Home East North Street Lowellville Cemetery Mr. Todd Charles Neal Todd North Beaver Street Book- Leyde Neshannock Avenue G. S. Bennett First Christian Church Richard Johns George Black E. A. Bonzo J. W. Wood Frank Hasson William Edmunds Charles Clapier Oak Park Cemetery Atlantic Kodak Settes Smith's Konate Coats Chambers Wilson Brothers the Winter CO
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