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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
9
Washington reports a looming fight over extended taxes as Congress debates a June 30 deadline. Senator Harrison warns revenue losses from expiring taxes, while liberals push for higher estate and income taxes and conservatives seek budget balancing with broader tax hikes. The clash foreshadows campaign themes for 1936.
A testimonial ad claims a bladder irregularity caused frequent night urination and pain. The man credits Bukets green tablets with bhuchu leaves and juniper oil for relief after four days, promising a 25 cent refund from the druggist.
More than 100000 members of the American Federation of Labor in Pittsburgh plan to meet to resist any changes in NRA rules. The Pittsburgh Central Labor Union will be active, with P. T. Fagan promising aggressive action against "chiselers." Early reports say some employers are disregarding NRA rulings, though officials doubt it.
Mr Jackson notes a one o clock luncheon at Mrs W A Taylor home for A N T Kensington members. Eleven guests sat at a decorated table with Aggies Davison assisting. The afternoon featured quilting and social time. A towel shower honored the hostess. Kensington plans June 19 at Mrs W S Caskey’s home.
Children will perform Sunday June 9 at 10 30 a m at United Presbyterian church. Participants meet for practice Thursday June 6 at 2 p m at the church. Full cast rehearsal takes place Saturday June 8 at 2 p m.
Members of the Ever-Willing circle enjoyed a Friday evening kid party at Miss Mary Laughlin’s home. A spaghetti supper hosted the event with attendees in gingham dresses and entertainment featuring kid games and prizes for Ruth Hayes Laura Douglas and Grace McCabe. A gift was given to patron Ruth Shultz. Special guests included Eddie Gibson Grace McCabe of New Castle and Ruth McClelland of Edenburg.
The Iva M. Hamill society will hold an all day meeting Thursday June 6 at the home of Mrs Margaret Thompson.
Loy E. Gwin directs an orchestra practice Thursday evening June 6 at 7 p m at the United Presbyterian church.
The Women's Missionary Society will meet Thursday June 6 at Miss Jennie Lusk's home. Mrs. Harlan Wilson and Mrs. Elizabeth Chambers will lead the afternoon program.
James Hanna visited the Miller home near the harbor for Decoration Day. Louisa Pitts and daughter Almyra stayed with Mrs. Olive Pitts in Petersburg. O Pearl Stanley visited her father Lewis Stanley in Youngstown for a few days. Mr and Mrs William P Henry and their children from Washington DC spent the weekend with relatives in the area.
Filarets Group No 4 of the Filaret Society plans a June 11 Pittsburgh trip for an evening of entertainment by united Filaret groups. They will select vocal dramatic and musical talent for a fall presentation of Krakowiacy and Gorale with Miss Marie A Dutkiewicz in charge. The play will be staged three nights in a leading Pittsburgh theatre.
A brief item notes a plan to allocate two hundred thousand dollars for spending with emphasis on prudent choices and orderly management. It mentions the Britannia brand or entity as part of the discussion and hints at a successful outcome concerning targeted allocation.
A long column critiques gangsters who allegedly kidnapped the Weyerhaeuser boy and hold 200000, musing on how criminals spend it. It also mocks British imperial tactics in Africa and notes Mussolini’s eight page limit for Italian papers, plus a critique of bootlegging and censorship. References to Epictetus, Steinmetz, and other figures are used to discuss cripples and virtue.
Mrs Bertha Davis of 932 Eureka Street Pittsburg reports severe stomach gas and sour meals prior to using Indo-Vin. She says digestive comfort returned with no souring or bloating and recommends the product. Available at Eckerd's drug store in New Castle and other local druggists.
Merle McCurdy of R F D No 4 has returned home from New Castle hospital after a truck he was driving skidded on Harbor road last week. The News, By Mail, One Year, $5.00.
Mercer will host 1500 Sunday school delegates for the sixty sixth annual convention on June 13 14 in the high school auditorium. Prof. G H Crowther Grove City high school principal serves as president with Mrs Mary Parker Jones Sharon as secretary.
Morning services include communion at 9 45 and Sabbath school at 11 with Mrs Ada Stewart as superintendent Preparatory services are set for Thursday and Friday nights at 8 o clock Rev Smith and Rev Paul will lead Children’s Day services Sunday evening at 8 o clock
Mr and Mrs Russell Book entertained the bridge club on Wednesday evening. Three tables played with honors going to Mr and Mrs Glenn Humphrey. Refreshments were served at a late hour.
Mark Moser of Butler called on Prank Forbes and family Tuesday. Mrs Nell Longwell and son spent the week end with friends of Rural Valley. Mrs Isabelle Roberts of Penn Pa is spending several days with Mr and Mrs C W Quigley. Miss Helen McCracken of East New Castle spent the week end with her friend Mrs Virginia Lusk and daughter. Mr and Mrs Moore and family
Portersville residents hosted Mrs Isa belle Roberts visiting at the Quigleys. Genevieve McCracken and Miriam Rath of Jersey City stayed with the McCrackens. Byron Wimner and Shiley of East New Castle visited the Youngs and later the Doubles of Harrisville.
Beaver County officials publicly rebuked Assemblyman Peter P. Reising at Harrisburg and denounced as false his claim that the relief investigation in Beaver was delayed three weeks due to lack of cooperation by county officials, the relief director, and employer here.
J. Watson Wilson of 915 Morton Street will receive a bachelor of arts degree from Muskingum College New Concord Ohio at the annual commencement on Tuesday June 11. Dr Morton S Rice pastor of the Metropolitan Methodist Church Detroit will deliver the class address.
East Brook High School Class of 1935 returns from a teacher escorted sightseeing trip to Washington and Gettysburg with visits to other points of interest. The group includes Elgie Arblast er Blanche Carr James DeSalvo Everette Downing Robert C. Harman James Jamison Opal Martin Harold McConaghy Lois McConaghy Helen McConnell Dean Morris Paul Newman Stella Okomsky John Palco Frances Quigley Thomas Reichard Martha Robinson Rosie Roth Harold Shelenberger Hazel Smith Virginia Wallas Marion White. The accompanying teacher is Miss Florence Glasgow.
The News clarifies a mistaken identification of Walter Smith accused in city police court. The referenced Walter Brooks Smith of 802 State Street is a former New Castle high school football player and respected local figure.
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