This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
17
Royals arrive for a Canadian Niagara Falls tour making several stops. Special guards guard the royal pair as Their Majesties enter the U District during the evening schedule.
Washington plans elaborate two day visit as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth prepare to land and be welcomed by President and officials. Secret service chief Col Starling and House staff confirm readiness while Hull and greeters travel to Niagara Falls to meet the royal couple tonight. The royal party includes Sir Ronald Lindsay and Maj Gen Drum with naval aide Richardson and protocol staff. Arrival is set for Thursday with ceremonies on Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues.
Royal train moves toward the U.S. border with Scotland Yard chief constable Albert Canning coordinating with federal and local forces. The Royal Northwest Mounted Police detach at the border and justice department agents assume security duties. Officials expect a smooth passage and stress preparedness on travel through nearly 7,000 miles already covered in Canada.
The new head of the Pennsylvania Motor Patrol Lynn G. Adams says white "ghost" cars will remain on highways for reassurance, while black cars will still be used to deter speeding. The article notes motorists slow for white cars and speed after they pass.
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that a foreign office envoy will go to Moscow to work with Ambassador Sir William Leeds on outstanding points. The move aims to speed up negotiations for an Anglo Russian French triple alliance and block axis aggression. Soviet officials criticized the decision, doubting its impact on talks.
W E Langan was elected president of the Retail Merchants Association of New Castle at the annual meeting held in The Castleton. New officers include Edward Haimes as first vice president Harry V. Girard as second vice president Elida B. Monroe as secretary and L R Berkheimer as treasurer. Retiring officers were L J Miller W E Langan Edward Haimes Miss Mary Of ferdinger and L R Berkheimer. The group approved reports for the year and mapped plans for the next year.
Cheston L. Eshleman, 22, of Carlisle Pennsylvania, claiming a Mars destination, was arrested in Boston after a Atlantic Ocean landing 175 miles east of the city. He is charged with larceny of a Camden New Jersey airplane and its instruments and grilled by federal officials before the arrest.
New York June 7 Jessie Simpson 21 the beauty contest winner who lost both legs in a railroad accident two years ago received a 30000 judgment in settlement of her 250000 suit but has little chance of collecting as the railroad the New Jersey and New York is bankrupt.
Weather summary shows 24 hour period ending 5 p.m. Tuesday with a high of 86 and a low of 54 and no precipitation. River stage noted at 5 feet. A similar date last year recorded a maximum 82 and minimum 47.
Jerry Lombardo of 809 Harrison Street broke his left arm in a fall Tuesday afternoon. He has been discharged from treatment at the New Castle hospital.
Plans announced for a testimonial dinner in New Castle to honor the Pennsylvania Power Company on the day of the West Pittsburgh power plant dedication June 29. The Greater New Castle Association leads the effort with Wendell Willkie and Walter Sammis as guest of honor and company officials attending.
Eight year old Josephine Pascarella of Croton avenue sustained a leg injury while playing near her home. She fell on a stick she held, driving it into her leg. The stick broke off, leaving pieces embedded. A physician treated her and removed the stick. she is reported to be recovering well.
Eighth grade pupils of Ben Franklin junior high school picnicked today in Cascade Park and the class day will be celebrated there Thursday. An Elder Young reunion is planned for Saturday. Seventh ward firefighters answered a call to 110 North Liberty Street at 8:50 p m Tuesday where wallpaper burned on vacant ground. the bonfire was extinguished.
Mexico's ace speed flier Francisco Sarabia perished when his G R racing plane crashed into the Potomac River near Bolling Field shortly after takeoff for a non stop flight to Torregon. Divers recovered the body and investigators from the Army air corps and Civil Aeronautics Authority began inquiries into the motor failure.
Washington June 7 two government engineers testified before the house WPA investigating committee that a 22 mile WPA road from Wilkes Barre to Hazelton Pa cost 1 960 611 while private build would have cost 365 000 They blamed the excess on retaining walls later removed and pay for idle labor in bad weather.
William Armalini 61, of 48 Buhl Street Campbell, drove an auto that upset on Mt Jackson hill about 4 p m Tuesday. He suffered a deep laceration at the rear of his head but his condition is not serious and he was taken to the New Castle hospital.
Wesley Carty a 39 year old West Shore railroad trainman received acclaim for rushing 200 feet across a burning trestle and then a mile to Marlboro to warn oncoming trains near Cedarcliff that the span was on fire. His train was the last to cross as other trains were detoured.
Commander-in-Chief John E. Elliott leads the Valley of New Castle Consistory for a major Masonic reunion running June 13 to 16. Governor Arthur H. James and cabinet members will attend fraternal visits. notable officials from nearby consistory groups join the event with a strong candidate class and a Friday Ladies Day and dinner program.
George Gronman of 207 Scott Street returned from Philadelphia reporting the first reunion with his brother Captain J. R. Gronman in 38 years aboard the steamship West Cape. A visit by niece and husband William Jurinki of Berkeley California preceded the trip to Philadelphia and back.
Members of the Lions club heard Sergeant George Loudon of New Castle share experiences from two years and four months in France Field Panama Canal Zone. He spoke on Panama customs and native life during his furlough visit, with plans to sail back July 26 aboard the Leonard Wood.
Lady Lindsay urged guests at the embassy garden party for King George and Queen Elizabeth to wear cool informal summer attire. She encouraged husbands to wear whites and striped trousers, while ladies may wear street length dresses, warning of heat and possible downpours.
President Roosevelt postpones a planned June 15 to July 2 trip to Asheville, San Francisco, Seattle and Alaska. He cites Congress adjournment and the need for relief and tax legislation before traveling, stating he will remain in Washington until action is taken on relief funds and excise taxes.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports drought conditions remain serious across Pennsylvania despite heavy showers in a few southwestern counties. The weekly crop and weather summary notes ongoing concern for many areas.
Death notices list Mrs Sarah Samantha Lynch aged 80 of 722 Oak Street and Bernard George McNamara aged 36 of 210 East Division Street with details limited to names and ages in a local death record brief.
In Shanghai the killing of R. M. Tinkler a 45 year old former Shanghai police inspector by a Japanese naval landing party at the China Printing and Punishing company mill is reported. Japan protests the incident claiming gunplay by the Briton while British authorities note differing facts and study the case.
New York reports Ted Peckham a young collegian faced a $250 fine and three months suspended workhouse term after a court verdict for operating a male escort service. Officials warned against continuing the business without an employment bureau license, which would not be granted. Peckham may appeal.
East Palestine, Ohio voters will have a dry weekend after Mayor Walter A. Hunston signs the council ordinance. Adopted 5 to 2 the measure bars Sunday beer sales from Saturday midnight to 6 am Monday, affecting twelve taverns and making the town the only weekend dry community in Columbiana County.
Sonja Henie denied rumors that she will marry her agent Vic Orsatti. She said the talk is funny, noting he is her agent and friend, as she prepared to depart on the Queen Mary.
MAUCH CHUNK Pa June 7 The coroner's inquest continues into the shooting of 14 year old Joan Stevens Nesquehoning schoolgirl by State police Corporal Benjamin Franklin who said she threatened to blow out his brains and that he fired seven shots in self defense. Edward Swain a state police private who rode in the death car corroborates Franklin's account. Franklin was released on $5 000 bail after arraignment on a homicide charge.
A playful monologue recalls cold Decembers and windy doors then shifts to a summer mood. It notes heat with light humor about perspiration and casual attire while mentioning the sun and a mild temperature reference.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.