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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
10
The board of directors of the New Castle Credit Exchange has postponed their meeting from Thursday evening to Monday. Ray F. Hall, manager, states the business meeting will follow dinner at the exchange complex.
Fireman James Terry, 38, of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, died after being struck by an automobile driven by Rev. J R Simpson of Ashland Kentucky. He died in Ironton hospital from a crushed skull and broken neck despite police exonerating the minister.
Testimony before the British Board of Trade inquiry into the sinking of the liner Vestris charges the owners and crew with lax loading oversight and poor rescue planning. Alfred Woods of Lamport & Holt admits no steps were taken to enforce loading rules after a 1946 incident. Passenger affidavits describe disorganized rescue, women and children aboard lifeboats without proper handling, and lifeboats going down. Captain Frederick Sorensen recalls steering a waterlogged lifeboat and failing to secure more passengers, noting a boat did not accept women despite his pleas.
The Lookout class of Mahoning M. E. church held a dinner at the church with a 30-guest setting and spring flower decor. A business meeting elected officers and laid plans for next month’s class picnic. A large turnout from Mahoning school attended Cascade Park for a five-class picnic marking end of term.
June 5 New York The old Thalia theater once Bowery Theatre cradle of American drama and later the Chinese Theatre was destroyed by fire at dawn. The five story building at 46 to 50 Bowery had long hosted drama and stage stars now reduced to memories of a bygone era.
Stella Zawacke of Waraber pled guilty in Somerset County Court to violating liquor laws. Judge Berkey imposed costs, a $500 fine, and one year in jail. Her four youngest children were placed in a home. Officers raided her home, seizing two stills and moonshine whiskey. Also reported, a spare tire was stolen from M Nunn's car near North Mercer Street last Tuesday.
A group of Mahoning Presbyterian Church representatives will attend the Lawrence County Sabbath school convention in New Wilmington on Thursday. The Sabbath school may send six delegates to the banquet in the evening, and as many as wish may attend the daytime sessions. The banquet has limited seating. Teachers Training class meets at 7:15 PM EST tonight, Crescent theater shows Tarzan.
Union High will graduate thirty pupils at the Union township school auditorium on Thursday at 8 o clock. Dr L H Beeler Grove City College history professor will be principal speaker. Edwin Hill will give the valedictory and Elizabeth Taylor the salutatory. Diplomas presented by W C McGrew president of the township school board. School orchestra will provide special music.
Eleven members of Mabel Wilson lodge No 567 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainsmen attended the Pittsburgh lodge anniversary in Pittsburgh Pa Tuesday evening as guests of the Willing Worker Lodge 418. A banquet followed by a lodge meeting and entertainment marked the 26th anniversary of the Pittsburgh lodge organizing with local members attending.
Fragmentary lines hint at a discussion about a rest or choir fitting a location named Worle or Worthe with a request or plea to enable it. Names, dates, and concrete actions are absent, making the reader question the broader context or source.
A local council investigates a man described as a good fellow who allegedly spends company funds on himself, prompting a review of spending rules and potential disciplinary action. The case centers on accountability, potential misuse, and calls for clearer governance safeguards.
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