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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1941
Page
2
Berlin sharply rejected the anticipated protest over the Alexandria bombing stating no justification as British troops and warships used the port for operations. Eye witnesses described massive fires and destroyed storage as German Luftwaffe claimed hits limited to targeted areas.
Dispatches from Jerusalem report German pocket submarines off Beirut and mined waters around Cyprus. Italian and German planes are based in Syrian airfields near Aleppo. Gen. Henri Dentz appeals to Vichy for reliable troops while Vichy authorities consider German forces. Aerial artillery capable planes travel with armored cars and tanks. South African troops join British forces in the Middle East, arriving by land and sea in a massive convoy.
An ambassador said Britons remain united behind Prime Minister Churchill and expect his government to steer to victory. He noted allied support from conquered European counties and that they would resist Churchill's replacement.
The report notes the ceremony at PA NEWC OBSERVES shifted to the afternoon this year to avoid evening rules that had held for seven years. It also mentions a small brood of young robins likely tied to dry weather in April and May, making earthworms hard to reach for feeding.
Washington reports high defense officials promise to keep the U S supply route from the Dutch East Indies open at all costs. The testimony before a House subcommittee cites rubber shortages and possible tire rationing, while stressing no interference with East Indies shipments.
Class of 21 graduates were honored at Slippery Rock Township high school with diplomas conferred by County Superintendent John C. Syling. Salutatorian Ruth Brown and valedictorian Jean Jance spoke, Marie Allison reviewed the class history, and Michael Cernyar commented on propriety. Jessie White delivered the oration as the orchestra played and Rev. William J. Gray offered the invocation and benediction.
A birth notice reports twins born to Mr and Mrs Robert E Herney of Delaware Avenue in June at Jameson Memorial Hospital.
Alumni return to Westminster for commencement on campus at 2 o clock with 104 degree recipients and five honorary degrees. The evening baccalaureate will be delivered by President R F Galreath and the main address by Dr Harry Homes, Westminster graduate and president of the American Chemical Society.
The Cautleton Fellow Rotarian Sam Perry hosts a mystery program Monday from 12:16 to 1:30 p.m. New members will be welcomed and candidates warned by the program. An honorary Doctor of Humane Letters ceremony for Fred Rentz occurs at 2 p.m. at Westminster. Benny Henson Dusty Rhoads and Forbes Burdette noted for weekly making up at Ellwood Inst. Carl Paisley secretary. Vanity warps the mind noted with a wife infidelity remark.
President Roosevelt plans to withhold seizure of a North American plant, weather a weekend yacht cruise, and press for a quick return to work as lumber and aviation labor disputes loom. Army control could shield workers, with federal troops guarding plant entrances to prevent violence while China shipyard talks loom.
A Flag Day event outlines a 9 30 start with Grand Marshal Les ter W McClelland and division marshals. The downtown parade will wind through main streets and a cathedral mass meeting will fill the evening. Speakers include William T Kery and William B Livertood. Local organizations are urged to notify Parade Chairman Lt Col W Fulton Jackson.
Mrs Helen Elms of 535 Sampson street has been notified of the death of her husband Marvin Cook Elms aged 55 of Troy New York. Mr Elms was killed May 15 when he leaped from Troy bridge. He leaves in this city his wife two sons Jack and Sam and his father and mother in law Mr and Mrs Samuel Strayer
Notices report the deaths of Mrs. Mary Kahrer Shilling of St. Petersburg Florida wife of Mont D Shilling and Rev Thomas Francis of New Castle with details on birth locations family survivors and funeral arrangements plus a death of Mrs Mary Ann Johnson Cameron in New Castle noting her life dates and residency.
The obituary notes a marriage on October 21, 1886 to Mr Cameron and lists surviving relatives in a thirteen-child family. She leaves behind seven surviving offspring in cities including Mrs Floyd Newton in this city and Mrs Clarence Parkinson in McKeesport, plus grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral is set for Monday at 2:20 PM from 510 Bell Avenue with interment at Graceland Cemetery.
Admission notes list multiple patients at New Castle Hospital on Liberty, River, Finch, Fulton, and Jefferson streets including Angeline Ruccusa Shuley Steel Darrell Hughes Jack Hughes Anna Cutha Ruth Irene Cummings Edward Colla and others. Discharges include Charles Luton Teresa ez0 Ann Hovland Iva Fork Lys Fordyer and William Miter among others. The Jameson Memorial Hospital also records admissions for Theodore Klingens Edna Hempdal Mary Forbes and others with various street addresses and care details.
News of Walter McClelland a former Greenville resident has died. He leaves wife Hildaweger McClelland two sons and a grandchild. Funeral services are set for 2 PM at their residence 5 Rooney Street Greenville Pa.
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