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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1931
Page
2
Mur der and death by own action today followed six months estrangement of Tony Cardamone a 25 year old barber and his wife Lila 25 in a Bradford hotel. Cardamone had threatened entry and later shot his wife in her room before turning the pistol on himself as police reported.
Admission tickets for the New Castle High School Alumni reunion dance floor are ready. President R C Lutz said tickets will be given to the spring graduates at a class meeting Tuesday. Mid year class members may pick up tickets now through June 26 at the high school principal's office. Planning is proceeding well with a forecast of record attendance. Representatives unable to fulfill duties should contact Pres Lutz and designate a replacement.
Multiple traffic incidents leave Ulysses Morgan aged 65 dead and Michael Gallesheski 79 badly injured near Shamokin. Pearl Mattern dies in Sunbury after being struck near her home. In Harrisburg four others injured in weekend crashes. W Bissett held on driving while intoxicated charge.
European participants pledge silence as Germany seeks economic aid, with talks at Chequers producing a cautious communique. A London Express piece pushes the US to settle war debts, while figures like Shaw decline comment on discussions. Lists of local names follow.
On Lawrence Street a water company installs a new main while several downtown buildings show new awnings. Camper-tourists from out of state begin passes through the city as Neshannock Creek remains high after two days of heavy rain. Two Tennessee licensed auto owners stop near The News office for a quiet smoke and mint treat before continuing.
Westminster held commencement activities with commencement exercises at 2 o clock and Alumni Day, Senior Class Day, and related events on Saturday June 6. Rev William R McMunn delivered the sermon in United Presbyterian church and President W Charles Wallace gave the baccalaureate in the college chapel. The senior class roll lists Kathryn Agnew and many others from Dormont Ford City New Wilmington Sharon Butler and McKeesport among the graduates.
The institute hosts a debate on compulsory employer funded insurance with affirmative and negative teams from Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Forensic section includes a public speaking contest funded by A P Giannini with a $500 prize and multiple contestants. The winner will travel to New York to broadcast on radio, with officers to be announced Friday and a grand ball to close the convention Friday night.
In Brownsville Pennsylvania on June a stock assessment totaling the par value of shares was declared for Monongahela National Bank which closed April 6. Acting Comptroller of the Currency F G Awalt ordered the levy.
A woman cut the pillow top into four equal squares and placed a rabbit design in the center of each. Louis Bleriot is noted for pioneering the first successful flight across the English Channel. Sacco and Vanzetti were executed for murder in a controversial 1927 case.
A brief note features a brain teaser asking why an ax is like coffee. It then presents a historical anniversary about Richard Henry Lee proposing independence and a generic horoscope line about people born on this day eager to learn.
Answers reference a diagram indicating the shortest route of flight. It states the pilot was the first to fly across the English Channel. It mentions the murder of Frederick A. Parmenter, a paymaster. It notes both items require grounding before use.
The late Joseph Barrell advanced a theory about the moon's maria or seas as lava plains formed by molten material pushing through the crust and overflowing, then sinking under heavy weight. He compares this to the Earth’s ocean beds deepening through similar processes.
Police investigated a burglary at Pete Buczek's 113 East Long Avenue store. The rear window was entered after closing about midnight. $20 in change, two dozen strap watches, a Waltham watch, and a lady's watch were taken. Two watches were recovered outside under the window.
Miners clash with state troopers in Cannonsburg leaving Mike Sklorski wounded in the forearm and William Parsons slightly injured. Officers fire at attackers as riot sticks swing and tear gas bombs explode. Women marchers are knocked down during the confrontation.
Violence erupts along a 70 mile front as 2,000 miners clash with 45 mounted and foot police. Tear gas, clubs, and gunfire disperse rioters at Ellsworth Westland and Kinloch incidents. Three arrests in Ellsworth. two seriously injured. Death notices for Mrs. Nancy Lattanzia and Mrs. Anna Robinson Harris. funeral notices follow for Gertrude McCullough.
Thirty five senior high school Girl Reserves bound for Camp East Brook the Y W C A camp for girls. Miss Grace Lowers and Miss Caroline Streeter supervise with advisors as the group anticipates games parties skits programs hikes tennis and swimming. Junior high reserves start a week at the camp next Monday.
Ralph Morrison was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence and failing to stop. He allegedly struck a Greyhound moving truck on Liberty Street in New Castle, causing severe injuries to Mrs Dora Weatherby and a severe cut to Morrison’s forehead.
Funeral services for Trevor Hogue were held from the family residence Saturday at 2 30 with Rev W P Byers Rev J R Neal and Dr S A Kirkbride officiating. Interment was private in Fair Oaks cemetery with pallbearers Dr H M Hart C B White James A Pitzer Bert McCaslin Pilmore Campbell and William Anderson. The home was crowded with friends and relatives of the dece ased who had been most highly respected and loved during his lifetime.
City Solicitor Robert M White proposed forming a municipal shade tree commission to regulate planting trimming and upkeep of trees in New Castile during a Rotary Club luncheon on the topic Trees. The city legislative director spoke about local tree conditions and praised several firms in town.
A talkative woman hires a deaf and mute lady to join a traveling company. The arrangement highlights workplace inclusion and communication challenges.
Officers of the three hundred and sixteenth world war regiment were en route to their homes today after a reunion and convention held in Bedford on Saturday and Sunday.
State and county nurses with a local physician conduct regular well baby clinics at the New Castle Dry Goods building each Thursday morning. Attendance has been good, reflecting community interest and care for infant health.
When planning a picnic or party you can choose from the prettiest table cloths napkins and paper plates sold in ready to use sets. Sets for picnics or card parties are offered in convenient packaging at affordable prices.
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