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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

11

Sallie Homer Scholarship Offered by Four-County Legion Auxiliary

The Four-County American Legion Auxiliary announces a Sallie Homer Scholarship for the child of an ex service member in Mercer, Lawrence, Butler and Beaver counties. The award starts at 50 dollars for continued education and may be given annually. Nominations close June 30 with recipients chosen by July 23.

Mercer Lawrence Butler Beaver Counties The American Legion Auxiliary Sallie Homer C. V. Homer T. P. Nicholas Greenville Mercer County Paul Kenny Enon Valley Lawrence County Lillian Kinsey Evans City Butler County Daisy Locke Monaca Beaver County Legion Auxiliary

Klax Ko Tablet Claim for Gall Bladder Relief

A home treatment ad promotes Klax Ko as a scientific remedy for liver and gall bladder issues. It claims quick relief within 3 to 5 days and a 30 day money back guarantee. Distributed through Eckerd and other druggists.

Eckerd’s

Alumni Dinner Draws 340 at Westminster Alumni Day

Over 340 alumni attended Westminster alumni day events in New Wilmington Pennsylvania including a noon dinner at the United Presbyterian church parlors. Judges Thomas Trimble James McLaughry Irving Cummins James Chambers J Norman Martin and J M Galbreath were among the attendees.

New Wilmington Westminster United Presbyterian Church Thomas P. Trimble the Orphan’s Court Allegheny County James McLaughry Mercer County Irvin Cummins Washington County James Chambers Lawrence County J. Norman Martin Lawrence County Courts J. M. Galbreath Butler County

Euwema Named Head of Westminster English Department

Westminster College announces Professor Ben Euwema of Oak Park Illinois will lead the English department next year succeeding Dr C A Dawson who moves to Roanoke College Salem Virginia. Euwema has taught at Westminster since 1928 and holds an MA from Michigan with PhD studies at Chicago. The department will keep its current staff A T Cordray Marjorie E Brown Mary C McConagha and R X Graham.

New Wilmington Ben Euwema Oak Park Illinois Westminster College Euwema C. A Dawson Roanoke College Salem Virginia Westminster Department of Calvin College University of Michigan University of Chicago Chicago Westminster Department A. T. Cordray Marjorie E. Brown Mary C. McConagha R. X. Graham

Fireworks Banned In Slippery Rock Borough

Slippery Rock Burgess Burgess A. L. Chambers orders police to halt firecracker shooting before July 3. Fizzers torpedoes and caps are restricted and thawing crackers on streets to annoy pedestrians will cost violators.

Slippery Rock Burgess A. L. Chambers

Defense Lawyer Praises Defendant’s Character

The Charlotte News quotes a defense attorney telling the jury that the defendant possesses a beautiful character, highlighting a surprising and unusual defense approach during the trial.

The Charlotte News

Three Honorary Doctors Conferred At Westminster College

Three clergymen received Doctor of Divinity degrees at Westminster College's 79th commencement in New Wilmington Pennsylvania. Rev. William R. McMunn of Oakdale, Rev. C T Littell of Venice Pa and Rev. William G Felmeth of Elizabeth N J were honored for long pastoral and church service with degrees from Westminster and Western Theological Seminary.

New Wilmington Westminster College Westminster Muskingum William R. McMunn Boys’ Industrial Home Oakdale Mr. McMunn Muskingum College Xenia Theological Seminary Antrim, O United Presbyterian Church West Hebron, N. Y Pittsburgh- Xenia Theological Seminary C. T. Littell Venice Mr. Littell Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Martin, Mich United Presbyterian William G. Felmeth Third Presbyterian Church Elizabeth N. J Felmeth Western Theological Seminary Marburg University Germany Berlin University Presbyterian Mingo Junction Brilliant First Presbyterian Church of New Kensington Milton Third Presbyterian Church of

Negro Slayer Is Electrocuted At Rockview Today

Alexander Williams a Delaware County Negro youth was executed at Rockview prison for killing Mrs Vita Robare a matron at Glen Mills reform school on October 3. He faced the electric chair at 7 03am and died at 7 06am after the current was applied. Rev F J McGreesh Catholic chaplain accompanied him to the death chair.

International News Service Bellefonte Psa Alexander Williams Delaware County Rockview Prison Vita Robare Glen Mills Williams W. A. Barrett F. J. McGreesh

Westminster College Alumni Reelect Officers

Westminster College alumni in New Wilmington Pennsylvania re elected Dr S E Calhoun as president and others to leadership posts at the annual meeting. Officers re appointed include W D Gamble Mae McKelney H T Getty and Frances McClaren and several new trustees were chosen including William McElwee John L Miller and Ray Shearer.

New Wilmington Alumni Society of Westminster College Old Main Memorial S. E. Calhoun W. D. Gamble Sharon Mae McKelney H. T. Getty Frances McClaren New Castle Hugh Nevin Pittsburgh Helen Watt William McElwee, Jr John L. Miller Ray Shearer John E. Nelson Reid Kennedy Homestead

Rain Totals Show Weekend Deluge and Rising Streams

Sunday’s rainfall reached one point fifty nine inches and, with Saturday’s near half inch, weekend totals hit two point seven inches. Local streams such as Big Run Neshannock and Shenango surged, with Shenango up three feet since Sunday morning. If patterns persist, June could also bring above average precipitation. April and May already exceeded averages, with two and a half inches of rain this month.

Neshannock Shenango

McBride Post to Meet This Evening

Members of the Harry L. Mc Bride post Veterans of Foreign Wars are urged to attend a special meeting at the Legion Home Association building this evening. Post Commander Stoner has received requests from several members to convene to discuss a matter of utmost importance.

Harry L. McBride Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion Home Association Stoner

Grieving Man Ends Life After Wife's Death

Henry O. Livingston a 52 year old man from Black House Run was found dead at home by his son Wayne Livingston after returning from work. A gunshot wound to the abdomen caused death and a rifle was found nearby. Coroner H. M. Mc Carter attributed the death to moroseness following his wife’s passing.

New Brighton Henry O. Livingston Black House Run Wayne Livingston H. M. McCarter Livingston

Westminster College Hosts Sermon and Music Recital

The Westminster College commence ment season featured Rev W R McMunn preaching the Christian Associations sermon at the United Presbyterian church. An organ vesper recital followed in the college chapel with performers Miss Dorothy Kirkbride Eldon Murray and others. The program honored Julian R Williams and noted historic Grant name origins.

Mr. McMunn Muskingum Dorothy

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