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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
5
The American bred horse Reigh Count defeated rivals by a short head to win the Coronation Cup at Epsom. After poor prior form at previous starts like Epson and Athiore, most bets favored other runners, but the victory fulfilled high expectations set by Mr. Vesmot despite earlier dismal showings.
The Cornwell Heights Bank was robbed with $5,600 taken. A separate item notes commencement at Plain Grove High School with a largely attended program, featuring diplomas, an address by Rev W E McClure, and benediction. Republican leaders in Wilkes-Barre expect no material change in the congressional race following the unofficial count.
At 10 a m today three masked armed bandits raided a Heights location eight miles south of Bristol in Bucks County. They held employees and a depositor in the vault, stole about $8.09, and fled in an automobile driven by a fourth man. The robbers came from Philadelphia and escaped without pursuit after severing telephone lines.
District 26 of the American Legion, including Beaver Butler and Lawrence counties, stands seventh in state membership. Only four posts fall below 1928 figures, needing 27 members to reach the mark, with New Castle Post 526 close to its 1928 goal and Beaver Falls lagging slightly behind.
Mrs W F Hawse of Highland Avenue hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon Wednesday for M B C Club members with Gordon flowers in decorations. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Robinson and Mrs W F Hawse as well as Mrs Lee Pyle. The Gibson family's 16th annual reunion will be held at J Aiken's home in Shenango Township on Wednesday June 19.
Poultry club members from Plaingrove and North Beaver township prepare to meet at eight o'clock Eastern Standard Time in Plaingrove Consolidated School. Speakers include Hill Kauffman and Keuffman from Pennsylvania State College. The meetings cover general discussion and expert guidance on poultry care.
Personal mentions list local residents visiting cities and traveling. It notes Fred Allen of Sharon as a business visitor, Scott Paisley returning from winter in California, Martha Lloyd from Wilmington visiting Cleveland, and numerous others from Sharon and nearby towns with brief statuses such as illness, recovery, travel plans, and family events.
A Maryeldas discovery promotes skin relaxation to prevent pain during pregnancy. The product claims to tone skin, keep breasts in good condition, and reduce nervousness and backache. Marketed as safe after generations, it sells at drug stores with a free brochure available by mail from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.
Announcments show birth notices from New Castle area. A daughter born June 3 at New Castle hospital to Mr and Mrs Bert Stitainger of Boyles Avenue is named Vivian Eliza. A son born June 4 to Mr and Mrs Harold Butchison of Wilmington Road.
First Baptist Baraca class meets this evening at 8 in the church classroom. V S E B class at Third U P church plans Friday evening with Miss Anna Mchard on Morton Street. A spiritual message circle convenes Friday evening at Mrs Guthrie 1219 South Jefferson Street with Miss M Davis assisting.
The Y P B meeting set for this evening is postponed to Thursday evening June 20 at the Y W C A.
The Bethlehem Bible class at Second Baptist church will meet Friday at 8 pm. Bethel A M E young people led by Miss Anna Taylor will present a ham supper and program at 8 pm in New Castle, highlighting a new event for the younger set.
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