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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
1
An estimated 7 500 to 10 000 World War I veterans prepare to march on Washington for cash payment of the soldiers bonus. Police fear possible trouble from communistic groups, but organizers vow to stay until the bonus is paid.
A ballistic test shows John Monak’s sewed off shotgun, held in Lorain Ohio, was not the murder weapon in Officer Clarence Campbell’s killing. Separately three Pittsburgh suspects are held for Mahoning Trust robbery. detectives travel between Lorain and New Castle to verify identities.
A PA News observance notes showers cooling the city yet not relieving the heat causing vegetation stress. Texas visitors drive six New Castle labeled cars in a parking zone while local children enjoy sprinkler sprays near the Cathedral. Bonus marchers arrive on the public square sharing travel experiences from the trip from De.
U S weather statistics show a maximum 85 and minimum 65 degrees with 0.01 inches of precipitation. River stage stands at 4.3 feet and falling. A year ago the period recorded a 35 degree high, 69 degree low, and 0.48 inches of precipitation.
About 300 bonus marchers reached New Castle in a mix of foot travel and private transport aiming to leave for Washington by Wednesday. They camped by the Nishannonock River after trucks from Akron failed to supply eastward transport. City officials denied food or trucks, citing local relief burdens. Local merchants supplied coffee and a stew prepared by Ben Watkins, with beef and vegetables bought by Jerson Offutt Reynolds and others.
The annual Gaston Sunday school reunion will be held June 9 at Gaston park. Former attendees of the Gaston or Sheep Hill school and Sabbath school are urged to join. Dinner will be served at noon followed by a program. James Moore is president and Miss Laura Blucher is secretary.
Thomas Jefferson Hamilton, 68, of Hamilton Building. Harry Critchlow, 48, 937 Marshall Avenue. and R. M. Leslie, 84, of North Beaver township, are listed in local death notices.
Photographs of three men Edward Humprey Vincent Ruggeri and John Ralko were sent to New Castle police as detectives link them to a gang that shot and killed Policeman Clarence Campbell during a holdup in New Castle They were seized in a stolen car in Munhall and a sawed off shotgun and three revolvers were found In Munhall Ruggeri was identified by Officer Mansfield Cowan as one of the would be robbers Cowan foiled the Manchester gasoline station hold up weeks earlier Two prisoners are held on district attorney detainer for further inquiry.
Nine year old Daniel DeReamer was bitten through the lip by a district dog and required two stitches. Officers learned the dog belonged to Joseph DeSarbo and was later caught, ordered kept tied for ten days pending the boy’s outcome.
High winds carried smoke from a Canadian border fire over Warren Kane Coudersport and New Castle as deer fled Kane area. Forest rangers found no fires burning in Pennsylvania.
John F. Haven, who passed the civil service test and served as policeman, was appointed police chief yesterday by unanimous council action after Mayor Mayne recommended him. He will assume duties June 15, succeeding present Chief C. C. Horner.
Des Moines report shows Senator Smith W. Brookhart trailing in yesterday's Iowa primary as results from about three quarters of precincts come in. The outcome appears settled with Brookhart facing strong opposition statewide.
Washington, June 7. President Hoover signed the $1,118,500,000 revenue measure into law two hours after the Senate passed it at 3 p.m. The bill creates the biggest peacetime tax collection in U.S. history, with excise levies to take effect June 21 and income tax changes felt from July 1. Senate votes were 46 to 35 for passage. earlier, 42 to 33, the Senate upheld Vice President Curtis over a point of order against the conference report.
Officers of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 455 were installed for the coming year. Installing officer was George Wryman, past president. New officers: President George Anthony, Vice President John Woods, Treasurer David Morgan, Secretary Charles McCaskey, Chaplain John Brogan, Trustees Joe Wilkins Claude Snyder Harry McCormick.
Dr Charles R Watson president of the American University of Cairo told Westminster college graduates that the era’s great issue is where to place emphasis. He urged social mindedness as the next step for a nation of individualists at the 78th commencement in New Wilmington.
A Beverly Hills reader notes both parties revived old campaign promises to address unemployment after three years of inaction. The letter mocks Democratic and Republican leaders Hooey Baloney as reusing stale pledges and attempting to outpromise each other.
Six people were killed and one seriously hurt in a collision between a police ambulance and an automobile near Collingswood New Jersey. The dead include John A. Rodecker and his wife from Perth Amboy, Edward and Emma Bloemker of Haddonfield, and Patrolman John Knorr. The ambulance occupants suffered burns. The driver of the other vehicle was J A Rodecker with a woman and a girl aboard.
The Wampum school board and Thayer company officials reviewed 17 general bids 7 heating bids 5 wiring bids with 11 propositions in general 13 in heating and 6 in wiring for a two four room or two room plus gymnasium building. Total cost near 8000 with $6700 budget while plan favors a four room building and no gymnasium this time. Heating plan includes two rooms in old building and two in new via underground steam.
Peter S Grim of R D No 37 reported to police Monday that his westbound vehicle on East Washington street collided with a car driven by Mrs Elwilda Darby of 923 Franklin avenue after the lead car skidded and could not stop. George Truby of 305 East Leasure avenue reported a southbound collision on North Mill street at East Washington street as James Fowler pulled left cutting in front of his car. Both accidents caused damage to the vehicles.
New Castle club members heard talks by President Earl F E Book D Marvin and W O Williams recounting events at the Wilkinsburg Lions convention. An additional talk covered food inspections and plans for a joint Ladies Night with the Kiwanians on the 21st.
Miss Olive Maxine Hunt of Volant graduates from New Wilmington high school with a flawless attendance record. She spent ten years in Volant schools and one year at New Wilmington, totaling continuous attendance without absence or tardy, a likely county best for the year.
The eleventh annual nursing school graduation at New Castle hospital will be held Thursday evening June 9 1932 at 8 o'clock in the Benjamin Franklin junior high school auditorium. Ten graduates will receive diplomas for completing the three year program. Adolph Green hospital board president will present the diplomas. The class includes Margaret Bertha Huntley Elizabeth Regina Winter Cerelia Kathleen Beatrice Elizabeth Helen Meszaros Margaret Ann Keebler Mary Elizabeth Hastie Ruth Adelaide Brown Kathryn Agnes Driscoll Leona Irene Rudolph Grace Althea Apolegraph. Rev William P Dunn of St Columba's church Youngstown will deliver the principal address.
A large herd of wild deer invaded Kane Pennsylvania after a fire in the Allegheny National Forest. A buck was killed crashing through a factory window and another deer injured by smashing a greenhouse window.
In Cleveland Ohio the Ellington hotel blaze left 13 missing as firemen unearthed two more bodies bringing the death toll to four. Fire crews also reported three partially burned female bodies and a possible eighth victim among the debris. Identified so far are Anna Mitchell a 70 year old charwoman and C W Wernick a 54 year old bank guard.
Santiago dispatch reports the new Socialist Military Junta led by Carlos Davila quelling brief uprisings in the south. Censorship hid events at Talcahuano and Concepcion, but authorities express confidence the government weathered its first crisis intact.
A nostalgic reflection on the joy of dawn and early rising. The narrator describes the thrill of sunrise as the world begins anew, noting birdsong, cherry trees, and a night giving way to a shimmering dawn despite hot weather.
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