State Takes Over Six More Miles Of Local Streets
New Castle will have nearly 16 miles of streets under state maintenance after an amend ment to the Coyne Act of 1931. Highland avenue Moravia and South Jefferson streets West Washington street Pennsylvania and Long avenue and part of Cascade street are now to be cared for by the State Highway Department. The move extends state liability for local road upkeep.
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Washington Street
Atlantic Avenue
Pennsylvania
Long Avenue
Moravia Street
Cascade Street
Heat Wave Grips Vast U S Area Amid Toll of Deaths
International News Service reports a continuing heat wave from the Rockies to the Atlantic centered in Chicago. The scorching spell has caused 50 deaths nationwide, with Illinois tallying 14, including 12 in Chicago, plus deaths in Indiana Wisconsin New York Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania and Iowa. Chicago may reach 95 degrees tying a 20 year June record. brief relief arrived in Nebraska New York Northwestern Pennsylvania and New Jersey as storms caused damage.
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International News Service
Rockies
Atlantic
Chicago
Great Lakes
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Nebraska
New Jersey
Camp East Brook hosts Girl Reserves three day camping
The Girl Reserves begin a three day camping period at Camp East Brook this afternoon. The area around the public square park is praised for its beauty with spirea bushes freshly painted cannons and well kept lawns. A large stop sign on Moody avenue at Wilmington avenue is noted for safety.
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Camp East Brook
Moody Avenue
Wilmington Avenue
Daily Weather Report Summary for 24 Hour Period
Weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 90 and minimum of 64 with no precipitation. River stage recorded at 5.5 feet. For comparison, the same date last year reported a maximum of 71, minimum 36, and no precipitation.
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WW. S
Elliott Roosevelt and Wife Reported to Part
Reports from Phoenix claim Elliott Roosevelt and his wife Betty plan a Nevada residence for divorce, with rumors of a separation dating from shortly after his inauguration. White House officials call it a family matter and deny flight plans to Los Angeles aimed at avoiding a public rift.
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Washington
White House
West Coast
Elliott Roosevelt
Malvina Thompson
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Elliott
Betty
Owner of Dairy Freed on Bond in Erie Milk War
Warrant warrants were served on 40 farmers after two melees in Erie County’s milk war. District Attorney Graham said the milk war may be over. Charles Brown of Hill Mill Dairy was released on 750 bond for shooting L H Hewitt during a dumping incident and driver Charles Plymier was freed on similar bond for striking a farmer with a club near Edinboro. Deputy sheriffs guarded milk trucks from Hill Mill and Spath as they entered Erie city with no incidents.
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International News Service
Erie
Mortimer F. Graham
Hill Mill and Spath Companies
Charles Brown
Hill Mill
L. H. Hewitt
Waterford
Charles Plymier
Edinboro
Mild Greeting For Delegates To Conference
Secretary Hull and the American delegation arrived in Plymouth aboard the President Roosevelt for the world economic conference amid empty welcome. British and Plymouth officials were absent as Hull faced a volley of questions on foreign debt with a firm statement that he had no money to discuss the problem.
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George R. Holmes
Plymouth
Eng
Roosevelt
United States
British Foreign Office
Cordell Hull
Mattern Forced Landing Ends World Flight Attempt
Jimmy Mattern damaged his Century of Progress plane during a forced landing near Pokopievsk Siberia after engine trouble. Repairs rushed by Soviet flier and mechanic aid him, his round the world flight hopes apparently dashed.
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Belovo
Ibeeia
Jimmy
Mattern
Pokopievsk
New York
Siberia
Pokovievsk
Summer heat turns deadly as storms lash New York area
A heat wave peaked at 89 degrees in New York as a fierce storm swept in from the Midwest. Charles Cerullo, 15, drowned off Curley Beach while swimming to seek relief from the heat. three others suffered heat prostrations in New York. In New Jersey, National Park and Bordentown bore the brunt with uprooted homes and damaged garages as a violent wind and rain storm moved through. Four people died late yesterday in western New York and Canada as a separate electrical windstorm hit residents.
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International News Service
New York
New Jersey
Charles Cerullo
Curley Beach
Brooklyn
National Park
Bordentown
Camden
Canada
Search Reservoir For Missing Young Man At Waltersburg
Rescuers dragged Crab Apple Reservoir near Waltersburg Pa to locate J B Fleming a 21 year old believed drowned. No body found yet after he did not return for dinner and clothing and motorcycle were discovered behind a tree near the water.
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Waltersburg
International News Service
Crab Apple Reservoir
J. B. Fleming
John Fleming
Auto Collision Injures Two Citizens on City Streets
Two persons were injured in a street collision involving Bryce W Yourd’s car driven by Roland Yourd of 608 Sumner Avenue and Paul Binder’s car of 111 Wilder Avenue. The Binder vehicle sustained damage including a broken left front wheel. Mrs Martin Binder suffered chest and right arm injuries while Mrs Paul Binder sustained facial injuries.
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Bryce W. Yourd
Roland Yourd
Sumner Avenue
Nations Indicate Debt Default Looming On June 15
International News Service reports mounting indications that France and other major debtors may default again on their June 15 installments totaling 144 million dollars. Belgium Poland and Yugoslavia are cited as likely to default with Britain’s 75.95 million due soon as its cabinet plans a debt discussion.
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Kingsbury Smith International
Washington
France
Brussels
Poland
Yugoslavia
Belgium
Great Britain
London Pay or Continue Page Two
London reports a decision point as residents face the choice between paying or pursuing continuation of coverage, with details continued on the second page.
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London
Woman fatally shot in hotel by gang guns in D C
A woman identified as Leila Morrison or Leseure, 28, of Frederick Maryland, was killed in her hotel room when a gun fired from the corridor pierced a thin partition. Police report gang gunfire erupted early today in Washington.
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International News Service
Washington
Leila Morrison
Leseure
Frederick, Md
First Lady Roosevelts Transcontinental Flight Surges Aviation Pride
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt completes a cross country flight in a regular passenger plane, drawing praise for stamina and poise. The piece notes nonstop engagements at each stop, with photographers, radio interludes, and interviews, while contrasting celebrity treatment with her simple travel setup.
Eddie Foy Jr Weds Anne Marie McKenney
Broadway couple Eddie Foy Jr son of a famous comedian marries Anne Marie McKenney a chorus girl on the New York musical comedy stage forming one of Broadway's newest newlyweds.
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Broadway
Eddie Foy, Jr
Anne Marie McKenney
New York
Mollisons Wreck Plane On Take Off At Croydon
J A Mollison and Amy Johnson, famed British fliers, narrowly escaped injury when their Seafarer monoplane struck a drainage gutter at Croydon Airport during take-off for a proposed non stop flight to New York. The aircraft was wrecked though the couple were unharmed.
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International News Service
Croydon
Eng
J. A. Mollison
Amy Johnson
New York
Mollison
Death Notices For Four Residents Listed
Four individuals are named in a local death record: Mrs Harold Dangerfield aged 23 of 512 Waldo Street. Charles M Say aged 62 of South New Castle Boro. Ralph T Miller aged 38 of Perry Township. and Thomas H Erwin aged 60 of 918 East Washington Street.
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Harold Dangerfield
Waldo Street
Charles M. Say
South New Castle Boro
Ralph T. Miller
Perry Township
Thomas H. Erwin
East
Washington Street
Pennsylvania deputies asked to report loans to six lawmakers
The State Banking Department in Philadelphia requested all Pennsylvania bank deputies to report any outstanding loans to six members of the legislature banking investigating committee and to General Edward Martin. The letter names Harry J. Bell, Harry Shapiro, Elwood J. Turner, Charles W. Sones, Robert J. Cordier, David R. Perry, and Edward Martin as individuals possibly indebted to banks.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
State Banking Department
Legislature
Banking Investigating Committee
Edward Martin
William D. Gordon
Philadelphia
Harry J. Bell
Harry Shapiro
Elwood J. Turner
Charles W. Sones
Robert J. Cordier
David R. Perry
Sunday School Workers Gather for 95th convention
The Lawrence County Sabbath School Association opened its 95th convention at First Methodist Church with Robert Strickler presiding. John W. Owens led music, Albert A. Taylor played organ, Rev. James M. Guthrie led devotional, and committees were announced. Miss Ione V. Spikes spoke on The Vitality of Christ and B A McGarvey spoke on his theme.
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Lawrence County Sabbath School Association
First Methodist Church
Robert Strickler
John W. Owens
First Baptist Church
Albert A. Taylor
James M. Guthrie
East Brook
B. A. McGarvey
Repaving Halted On Washington Street Section
The state highway department will pause repaving the downtown Washington street stretch between East street and the Diamond for an extended period. Original plans to reuse old bricks were abandoned after finding most bricks unsuitable. When resumed, the project will use new brick and complete a permanent paving job. A 100 foot section at Adams street is being repaved and a catch basin updated. The street car company has also repaved the area near its tracks.
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Washington Street
East Street
Diamond
Howard W. Lightner
State Highway Department
East
Mill Streets
Lightner
East Washington Street
Adams Street
Glass broken at 204 East Sheridan Ave dog suspected
Police responded during the night to a home on 204 East Sheridan Avenue where the front door glass was shattered. Officers believe a dog caused the damage and did not report injuries or a break in.
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Sheridan Avenue
All Accused In Wm. Cade Death Freed At Court
William Cade death case concludes as all accused accessories are discharged after grand jury reports not a true bill. Those held included Mary Reinhardt Mildred Campbell Edward Campbell Ella Zeigler and McCowan brothers along with Harry Gross Billen Van Geisen.
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Wm. Cade
William Cade
Lakewood
East Brook
Hickory Township
Lawrence County Court
Mr. Cade
Harry Gross
Billen van Geisen
Charles McCowan
Raymond Mc Cowan
Thomas Hartzell
Mary Reinhardt
Mildred Campbell
Edward Campbell
Ella Zeigler
Miss van Geisen
Gross
Arthur J. Reese Speaks to The Wolves Club at Castleton
The Wolves Club held its regular dinner meeting at The Castleton with Arthur J. Reese as guest speaker. Dr. Warren V. Massaro presided as president and a large attendance was recorded.
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Arthur J. Reese
Wolves Club
Castleton
Warren V. Massaro
Barking Dog Disturbs Sleep in District
Police were called to 209 South Walnut Street hours before dawn after residents complained a barking dog kept them awake. Officers responded to the scene and investigated the disturbance.
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South Walnut Street
Vitamin Sunshine Brightens This Whiskered Tale
A playful narrator declares vitamins in the sun and on his body, naming vitamins A B Q C and claiming to be full of vitamin C. He muses on sunburn and urges readers to enjoy sunny days while the weather reaches ninety four.
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