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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

17

Braves Complete Sweep With 4 0 Victory At Forbes Field

Boston Braves shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 0 at Forbes Field to close the four game series. Zachary allowed four hits while Meine yielded four, with a double and homer producing all Braves runs before Grant pitched a scoreless ninth.

Forbes Field Pittsburgh Boston Braves Easmen Zachary Meine Grant Braves Pirates Bennett Grosskloss Cronin Regan Berger Maranville Mazuire Sheely Sankey P. Waner Moran McGrew Quigley

Merchants Edge Studebakers 6 5 On Friday Night

East New Castle Merchants defeated the Studebaker nine 6 to 5 on the East New Castle field. Koski and Waddington had two hits each for the Merchants while Isabelle led the Studies with three safeties. Three-base hits went to Waddington. two-base hits to Turco and Donley.

East New Castle Studebaker Koski Waddington Isabelle Studebakers E. N. C. Merchants Turco Donley Lutz Augustine Ciotta Richards Palus Porter and Shaw R. H. O. A. E Studebakers Pascarello E. EN. C. Merchants Pittaway Cf Koski Eenese Waddington Hannon Eens Neyman Shaftie I Donley Rf Shutts

Jerkers Topple West Pittsburg in A Late Friday Night Victory

The Soda Jerkers defeated West Pittsburg 10 to 7 at West Pittsburg Friday night. Krupa and Mrozek worked for the Jerkers while Vassella and DeGenova pitched for West Pittsburg.

West Pittsburg Soda Jerkers R.H E. Dognate W. Pittsburg Jerkers Krupa Mrozek Vassella DeGenova

Boxing Roundup of Several City Shows

Tony Herrera of Chicago defeated Eddie Anderson of Wyoming in Pittsburgh. Bobby Godwin of Daytona Beach and Doc Conrad of Newark drew in Norfolk Virginia. Frankie Cinque of New York beat Jack Sharkey in New York. Jimmy Britt of Philadelphia defeated Arthur De Champlain in Philadelphia.

International News Service Pittsburgh Tony Herrera Chicago Eddie Anderson Wyoming Norfolk Bobby Godwin Daytona Beach Fla Doc Conrad Neward New York Frankie Cinque Jack Sharkely Philadelphia Jimmy Britt Arthur de Champlain

National League Scoreboard Yesterday

National League results show Boston beat Pittsburgh 4 0 Brooklyn defeated Chicago 3 1 Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 9 2 St Louis edged New York 8 7.

Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis New York

Games Today Feature Five Major Matchups

New York plays Chicago while Philadelphia visits Pittsburgh. Boston travels to Cincinnati and Brooklyn heads to St. Louis for key midseason showdowns.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis

Baseball scores from yesterday’s American League games

New York beat St. Louis 8 to 7 while Boston defeated Cleveland 4 to 3. Detroit won 1 to 0 against Washington and Chicago topped Philadelphia 7 to 5.

New York St. Louis Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Chicago Philadelphia

St. Louis at Boston and Other NBA Matchups

NBA schedule shows St. Louis visiting Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, and Chicago at Washington, outlining four intercity games with notable cross conference matchups.

Baseball Scores From Midwest League Night

The American Association games saw Louisville defeat Toledo 3 to 1, Minneapolis beat Kansas City 4 to 2, and St Paul prevail over Milwaukee 10 to 3. The results reflect a busy schedule with three notable matchups recorded.

American Association Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee

Toledo at Louisville and related college matchups

Railway of games includes Toledo at Louisville Columbus at Indianapolis Minneapolis at Kansas City and St Paul at Milwaukee forming a regional schedule roundup for the day.

Paul Epson Sped One Lille Columbus Toledo Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee

Major Fechet And Captain Eaker Survive Plane Crash

Major General James F. Fechet and Captain Ira T. Eaker escaped serious injury when their plane crashed during landing at Tapachula Mexico. The aircraft nosed over, breaking the propeller, and the travelers planned to continue to Panama once a new propeller arrived from Mexico City. Captain Eaker was a member of the crew of the Question Mark, the endurance record plane first to refuel in flight.

International News Service Tapachula Mexico James F. Fechet United States Air Corps Ira T. Eaker Panama Mexico City Baker

Final Medal Award Given to City Eighth Graders

Richard Gregor of 1120 Cunningham Avenue received the final Medal Award for outstanding eighth grade boys at Benjamin Franklin Junior High in a ceremony by Perry S. Gaston Post. Ruth Connor won the corresponding girl award from the post auxiliary. Major Wadlinger and Dr. Rosenthal announced the honors and thanked contributing committees.

Legion Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Richard Gregor Cunningham Avenue Glenn Berry Perry S. Gaston Post Walter Dietterle Miss Hartman Ruth Connor Guy J. Wadlinger H. H. Rosenthal

Dennison Police Seek Marshal Office Nomination

The Dennison police force aims for the marshal's office with Martin Myers seeking re election and, with Patrolman Charles Kist, pursuing the Democratic nomination. Patrolman Orve Rea is the third candidate. Myers was police chief before the city lost its classification this spring.

International News Service Dennison, O Dennison Martin Myers Charles Kist Orve Rea Myers

First Communion Service Set at S Lucy's Italian Church

Seventy children from Mahoningtown will receive in communion at S Lucy's Italian Catholic church during the first mass at 8 30 a m. A procession and party follow the ceremony with the church beautifully decorated for the event.

St. Lucy’s Church I Mahoningtown S. Lucy’s Lucy’s

No Accidents Reported in Mahoning and Lawrence Schools

Officer Clarence Campbell reports a quiet school term with no automobile accidents involving Mahoningtown and Lawrence students. Mrs D C Schnebly hosted Westminster Guild at her Newell avenue home with Miss Eleanor Smith assisting and Miss Edith Carnes leading the evening topic.

Mahoning Lawrence Clarence Campbell Police Department Seventh Ward D. C Schnebly Westminster Guild Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Newell Avenue Eleanor Smith Edith Carnes

Missionary Class Meeting At Madison Avenue Church

The Girls' Missionary Class of Madison Avenue Christian church met Friday at 7 30 with Miss Vera Dibbley presiding. Ten members attended and Miss Frances Amon led the devotionals. After business and devotionals, chat and games followed with refreshments by Mrs G A Dibbley and Miss Thelma. Special guest Miss Agnes Shook of New Castle attended.

Madison Avenue

Picnic Plans Tied To July 10 At Cottage Grove

Mrs Lincoln Kelly of Fairmont Avenue hosted a Woman's Missionary class meeting at Meareson Avenue Christian church. Plans were made for a picnic on July 10 at Cottage Grove with Mrs W R Brumbaugh as hostess. Lunch prepared by Mrs Kelly. ten members and one guest, Mrs Anna Beswick of Cleveland Ohio, attended.

Lincoln Kelly Fairmont Avenue Mearson Avenue

Church services and sermons led by Rev Schnebly and Rev Simpson

Sunday school starts at 9 50 a m under superintendent G H Scheide mantle Morning worship at 11 with a sermon by Rev Ed win W Simpson D D of India Junior Christian Endeavor at 2 30 Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 Evening service at 7 45 with the pastor's sermon titled The Upper Room

D. C. Schnebly G. H. Scheidemantle Edwin W. Simpson D. D India

Bible school and services led by Rev Sniff at church

The pastor Rev W W Sniff will lead Bible school at 9 45 a m with superintendent Mrs R A Franklin. Morning service at 10 45 a m features a sermon by the pastor followed by no young peoples meeting. Evening service at 7 45 includes stereoptical pictures on the Story of Joseph.

W. W. Sniff R. A. Franklin Joseph

Auxiliary Meeting of Grand International Auxiliary to BLE

Members of the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will meet at the City building for a planned session. The event emphasizes organizational updates and member participation.

Grand International Auxiliary Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Ill Miss Ethel Franklin Improves at West Penn Hospital

On Friday afternoon Miss Ethel Franklin showed some improvement after several days of illness at West Penn hospital. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Franklin, of North Cedar Street, have been at the hospital with her.

Ethel Franklin

Penmanship Awards Set for Mahoning School

Mahoning School will present penmanship certificates to over 100 students on Tuesday June 9. Principal Miss Nannie Mitchell tree says 75 certificates will be awarded and 35 seats filled. Awards cover elementary and junior high students for the past year.

Mahoning School Nannie Mitcheltree

Perfect Attendance Rewarded At Ma honing School

On the last day of the school year, students from Ma honing School with perfect attendance and no tardies will receive attendance certificates and seals. Thirty five certificates will be presented, and 55 seats added to existing certificate holders, totaling 90 honorees.

Mahoning School

Pastor Rev David Sleppy Conducts Sunday Services

Rev David Sleppy, pastor, leads Sabbath school at 9 45 a m under superintendent Q E Davy Morning worship at 11 00 a m features a sermon by the pastor and Senion Epworth League gathering at 6 45 p m with a sermon by the pastor.

David Dave Sleppy Q. E. Davy Senion Epworth League

Mills Substitutes for Sehliog in Seventh Ward Fire Dept

C S Mills filled in for George Sheliog of the seventh ward fire department on Friday.

C. S. Mills George Sheliog Seventh Ward Fire Department

Franklin Junior High Recognizes Outstanding Scholars

Franklin junior high honored students for outstanding scholarship and school activity interest at the Recognition Day program held Friday.

Franklin Junior High School

Sunday Services and Devotions At Sacred Heart

Reverend A. P. Scholz announces Sunday services on daylight saving time with Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Catechism instruction at 1:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Devotions at 2:30 p.m. followed by benediction.

A. P. Scholz Sacred Heart

Amazon lodge Knights of Pythias to meet Monday

A meeting of the Amazon lodge Knights of Pythias will be held Monday evening at the lodge headquarters on East Cherry Street.

Amazon Lodge Knights of Pythias East Cherry Street

Mahoning School Honors Departing Instrumental Staff

Miss Gladys Thomas supervisor of music at the Mahoning school awards certificates of recognition to several members of the instrumental department who are leaving the Mahoning school this term.

Gladys Thomas Mahoning School Intrumental Department

Frame building cleared at Atlantic and Swansea intersection

The frame building at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Swansea Avenue has been completely removed with the foundation being carted away.

Atlantic Avenue Swansea Avenue

Returned Home Of Mr and Mrs Wettich From Chambersburg

Mr and Mrs Lewis Wettich of West Clayton Street return home from Chambersburg Pennsylvania with their daughter Miss Marjorie Wettich a Wilson College student home for vacation.

Lewis Wettich West Clayton Street Marjorie Chambersburg, Pa Miss Wettich Wilson College

Augusta Statzer lodge meeting in Clendenin building

A meeting of Augusta Statzer lodge No. 171 auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will be held in the Clendenin building Monday evening.

Augusta Statzer Lodge No. 171 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Clendenin Building

Mahoningtown Youths Named in Benjamin Group

A large number of Mahoningtown boys and girls were numbered among the group of Benjamin, reflecting local participation in the event.

Mahoningtown Benjamin

Local Resident Milo Soper Taken to New Castle Hospital

Milo Soper of the Sheehy apartments on North Liberty Street was removed to New Castle hospital on Friday for treatment.

Milo Soper Sheehy Apartments Liberty Street New Castle Hospital

Meeting of Penna-Bo Lodge Brotherhood Firemen Enginemen

A Penna Bo lodge meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen is set for Wednesday afternoon next week at Woodmen hall.

Penna-Bo Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Woodmen Hall

Fence Erected Around Home Lawn At North Wayne Corner

A new fence went up Friday around the lawn of the Hotchier residence located at the corner of North Wayne and Cherry streets.

Hotchier North Wayne and Cherry Streets

Strike clash injures truck occupants at Kinloch mine

In New Kensington Pennsylvania on June 5 striking workers forced a truck carrying strikebreakers toward Kinloch mine after a protest. Paul Kaiser 39 of Pittsburgh suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized Frank Patterson and Louis Santan had minor bruises. Strikers claim three buses loaded with strikebreakers were turned back as 7000 miners remained idle across Western Pennsylvania. Picketing continued at Montour Mine No 7 in Library.

International News Service New Kensington Kinloch Valley Camp Coal Company Paul Kaiser Northside Pittsburgh Citizens General Hospital Frank Patterson Louis Santan Pennsylvania Montour Library

Auto Dealers Plan Campaign in New Castle

New Castle auto dealers outlined a mid month advertising campaign at a Thursday Elks Club meeting. A follow up meeting is set for next Thursday at 6 30 pm to finalize plans for the event.

New Castle Auto Dealers Association Elks Club

Ruscietti Wins Ben Franklin Junior High Checker Title

Mike Ruscietti is declared checker champion of Benjamin Franklin Junior High School in the current issue of The Ben Franklin student paper. Runners-up include Dudwin Collinwood Louis Sorto Maxie Gadzalski Frank Boron and Horace Lyons.

Mike Ruscietti Benjamin Franklin Ben Franklin Dudwin Collinwood Louis Sorto Maxie Gadzalski Frank Boron Horace Lyons

Start Vacations For Four City Letter Carriers

Four city letter carriers begin their annual vacations on Monday as the postal year ends July 1. The workers are Carl Weide of South Mill Street, George Swisher of Wilmington Avenue, Charles Long of Butler Road, and Mont Forney of Carlisle Street.

Carl Weide South Mill Street George Swisher Wilmington Avenue Charles Long Butler Road Mont Forney Carlisle Street

Ohio man offers 5000 dollars for first man on the moon

An Ohio figure offers a five thousand dollar prize to the first person to reach the moon, with several potential candidates suggested for the ambitious project.

Ohio The Milwaukee Sentinel

Picture Recalls Klafter's Escape From Train Wheels

Sem Klafter recalls a narrow escape on the Bellaire Zanesville and Cincinnati line in Caldwell Ohio. A boy he ran to catch a departing train, fell between the cab and the car, was knocked unconscious but survived without serious injury.

Sem Klafter North Millstreet Bellaire Zanesville Cincinnati Sam Caldwell

Miss Coulter Calls Ben Franklin Students to Band Tryouts

Miss Even Coulter instrumental supervisor at Ben Franklin Junior High asks students who wish to join the band or orchestra next year to report in the auditorium Monday afternoon June 8 at 2 30.

Even Coulter Ben Franklin Junior High School

Phalanx Mushballers to Face First U P on Monday Night

The Phalanx mushballers and the independent team will meet the First U P team of the city church league on Monday evening June 8 in a three team game announced by organizers.

Phalanx Mushballers U. P City Church League

Car Body Repair Ad Teaser Sparks Curbside Curiosity

A playful ad copy invites readers to call for quick car body repairs after minor collisions. It notes bent fenders and damaged mudguards, promising to restore the vehicle’s look and speedily fix the damage.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tom Zachary Mevie R. H E Dressen Worthington Richbourg Spohrer C Cronin Maguire Renee Ss . Meine P Ewan Major Fechet Captain Eaker Benjamin Franklin Junior High A. Grand Belmont Park Seventh Ward News Miss Dibbley Presbyterian Church Willys Willys Six Puebla Mount Baldy J. R. Rick Motor Car CO Croton Ave New Castle, Pa ST. Margaret's Music Awards Statzer Lodge Sir Hubert Wilkins Herio North Pole Hugo Eckener Auto Dealers Plan Campaign Klafter South Mercer South Street
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