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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
6
Police probe a disappearance in New York as 5 year old Jackie Kaul vanishes near Sutton Place. Fears arise the boy, son of a salesman and World War veteran, was snatched by criminals who misjudged his family’s wealth and possibly harmed him.
Westminster guild of the First Presbyterian church will hold a final meeting as a picnic at Elizabeth Taylor's home on Oakwood avenue Monday evening. Section F of the Third United Presbyterian Y L B class met Friday at Rose avenue home with Mrs Nettie Foringer in charge and devotions led by Mrs Charlotte McCullough. Lunch was served by the hostess and her children. On July 20 section F will be entertained at Nellie Ribby's Warren avenue home.
Section E of the Third United Presbyterian Y L class met at Mrs Frew Book’s East Washington street home. After devotion and business, members enjoyed music and games with prizes to Miss Anna Meharda and Mrs A B Coulter. Refreshments were served by Mrs Book, her daughter Mrs John Morgan, and Mrs John Newell. The group will meet with Mrs J Pebbles in two weeks at Franklin Avenue.
The Rebekah chapter of the First United Presbyterian church held a Friday meeting. The program featured a playlet titled India by the program committee led by Mrs H Dinsmore Mrs William Browns Mrs William Carpenter and Mrs Mary D Gilfillan. Hostesses included Mrs Thomas Davis Mrs Lou Patton Mrs Leroid Allshouse and Miss Rebecca Browne. The item ends with a humorous note about the final proof of modesty being a cigarette lighter that works and not bragging about it.
At Mrs E M Druschel’s lovely Mt Jackson road home the Vempo Club held a Thursday afternoon gathering with full attendance. Three tables played the usual games followed by refreshments. Dorothy helped the hostess. On Tuesday June 18 Mrs Collins Weaver on West Cherry St will host the club.
The L A B club met Thursday evening at Mrs. John Sweet’s East Washington home for card games and bingo. Prizes went to Mrs. Maud Jones and Mrs. Lucy Covert. A birthday dinner is set for Tuesday at Mrs. M. R. Sweet’s Galbreath avenue. The next meeting is June 20 at Mrs. Minnie Ellgass’s Delaware avenue.
Guests of Mrs. E D Jackson enjoyed a 500 game at Enon Valley Friday evening after a brief business session. Prizes went to Mrs. L A Weygant Mrs. Roy Beals and Mrs John Gaston. Luncheon followed in the dining room with bright flower decor. Mrs Wilbur Sloan invited the group to her Englewood avenue home on June 28.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Maciarello of South Mill street entertained many friends last evening for a birthday party honoring their son Nicholas Jr Music, dancing and games provided fun and gifts were given. Refreshments were served late in the evening.
After today Mr and Mrs Edward Barnes will host friends at 701 West Washington Street. Their marriage occurred at Trinity Lothran church Jeannette Pa June 1 with Rev Bernard Federley officiating. The bride Catherine Strosnider Jeanette Pa was the former. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Thomas G Barnes South New Castle Boro.
On his birthday John J. McQuade of North Jefferson Street was surprised Friday afternoon by a gathering of Johnson Bronz Company associates at his home. He received a collection of gifts reflecting the high esteem in which he is held.
Mary Gaston of North Beaver street returns from Wilson College in Chambersburg after accompanying her aunt Miss Pearl Hutchinson and her brother Samuel Gaston who drove out to Chambersburg two days ago to bring her home.
The Monday afternoon June 10 gathering at Mrs. C. W. Mayberry’s home is postponed indefinitely. The postponement affects Current Events ’23 members and related activities.
The final meeting of the New Castle Chapter Hadassah board will convene Tuesday evening June 11 at the home of Mrs. D. Frank on Lincoln Avenue.
The Old Time Rebekahs are invited to the home of Mrs. Edith Campbell on West Washington Street for a tureen dinner at 12 30 next Wednesday.
A license to wed has been issued in Pittsburgh to Eleanor Stephen Son of New Castle and Donald Schrum of Sharpsville.
J E Crill of 401 Neshannock boulevard reported to police that another auto struck his rear causing it to cross a Grant street railroad crossing in front of an oncoming train. The other vehicle fled after the impact. Crill provided the vehicle number to police. The crash occurred about 5:45 p.m.
Grand jury returns five true bills against Felicia Mauri and Theresa Mauri for larceny from business houses including G C Murphys New Castle Dry Goods Neisner Bros J C Penney and Neimans. James Byers indicted for breaking and entering H P Copple Coal Co building Mahoning township. Other true bills: James Dagres breaking and entering with intent Samuel Craig violation of firearms act Sam Pistachio desertion and non support.
Approximately twelve boys appeared before Mayor Mayne today over alleged mischief in the past week. Police were informed of a false fire alarm from box 49 and a traffic light outage at North and East streets. Citizens were told to keep off church lawns on East North street while playing ball. No arrests were made after a report of boys stripping an automobile on East Long avenue. A howling dog on Quest street was reported to police as a nuisance.
Birth notices require the writer’s signature and address along with the doctor’s name for publication. Include the newborn’s name and hospital or location if available.
A series of birth announcements from families in New Wilmington Beaver Falls Ellwood City Erie and Moravia record the arrival of daughters and sons. Ber nice Faye Ronald Richard Nora Belle and other newborns are named with parents listed and hospitals noted.
Troop No 2 met at Highland school with judging taught to second class girls by Donna Van Horn. A play guided by Mrs Mary Landis will be staged at Miss Dorothy Felchs home 233 Lincoln Avenue from three to five Thursday June 13. Nancy McKee and Pat Bissell will usher at the Cathedral flower show. Scribe Marian Hildebrand.
Troop No 3 members gathered at the First Christian church for the first meeting led by Captain Miller. They planned the upcoming Court of Awards set for Thursday evening June 13 at the church, with Bette Woods serving as scribe.
Harry Allman of West Falls Street was discharged this morning by Alderman Wallace J. Ewing after a hearing held earlier in the week.
A long list of local residents are noted for visits to Pittsburgh including golfers Henry Bucci and Leroy Rowland, hospital stays at Jameson Memorial and New Castle hospitals, tonsil removals, and other medical treatments. Several complete operations at Jameson Memorial are recorded along with family visits and travel to Morgantown and Verona.
JOHNSTOWN Pa June 8 M M Young truck driver held by police as operator of truck that struck and injured five women on a Beaverdale highway last night City detective Haggerty faced hostility in Lorain borough hotel while arresting Young He was charged with reckless and drunken driving Mrs Crum 45 and daughter Eloise 15 were in critical condition at a hospital two other daughters and a niece were less seriously injured
Mary McCormic former wife of Prince Serge Mdivani filed suit in Los Angeles claiming he owes $10 000 with six percent interest on a promissory note dated November 13 1933. The note remains unpaid including principal and interest.
Captain Howell Jenkins of Ellwood City leaves tonight for Camp Meade Maryland to serve as camp commander of a CCC camp in the Third Corps Area. His exact assignment within the corps area is not yet announced.
Dr Green, superintendent of New Castle schools, will address the Sunday afternoon service at St Pauls Baptist Church at 3 oclock. The special program attracts interest and many are expected to attend. On Monday at 10 oclock the Missionary Society meets at Lerne Edwards home, 313 Green.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church will hold a monthly meeting Sunday at 3 PM. The Calvary Presbyterian missionary group will present a program with talent from St. Luke's.
P L D Reading Circle members will meet Monday evening with Mrs Mollie Johnson on West Grant Street for a community gathering.
Mrs. R. C. Wallater of 343 East Washington street asked for a search for Robert Allen, 14, who left home yesterday. He is five feet four, dark hair, brown eyes, scar on upper lip, blotches on face, wearing a light suit, blue shirt, and black shoes.
Mrs. John Holesko of 27 East Big Run Street sustained a right wrist and shoulder injury Friday evening about 9 o clock from a fall in her residence. She was taken to New Castle hospital for immediate treatment and her condition is listed as good.
Firefighters answered a blaze at Moody and Delaware avenues at 12 05 P M. The fire started from gasoline leaking from a gas line and involved the engine area of a Keystone Lawrence Transfer and Storage Company truck. The damage was minimal.
Notice by W Bruce Hazen disclaims responsibility for debts contracted by others. Address listed 807 Croton Ave.
A truck driven by E. L. Fuller of Andover Ohio struck and wrecked several gasoline pumps at the Pittsburgher Inn at the junction of Routes 108 and 19 in Harlansburg yesterday afternoon. State Patrolman Hubley said Dillinger of Industry Pennsylvania ran a stop sign on the Marlansburg New Castle road, prompting the driver to steer to avoid Dillinger’s car.
In dense fog two British steamers the Beaverhill and the Nubian collided head on in Cabot Strait about a hundred miles off Cape Breton. Both sustained slight damage above the waterline. Beaverhill bound for Montreal and Nubian for North Sydney will continue their voyages.
On Monday evening at the Elks clubhouse the Quotarians dine then tour the Lawrence Savings and Trust to see the H. D Gibb collection of odd coins. Kenneth G. Woods will explain the history of unusual money types in this nationally known exhibit.
Seven year old Gloria Moody died in a farmhouse fire in Skowhegan Maine. Her foster mother Mrs Ernest Moody was near death in hospital after helping rescue another child Virginia Ames aged six who escaped with Mrs Moody when flames trapped four people on the second floor.
Moscow reports charges of negligence and excessive friendliness toward enemies of the working class led to the expulsion of Avel Safronovich Yenukidze, one of the USSR’s oldest leaders. Officials blame his “good fellowship” for introducing such figures into official posts and staining the central committee apparatus.
Four Lebanon men were injured in a crash near West Chester as their automobile overturned on a curve while traveling to a fishing trip in Dover Delaware. Kenneth Deck sustained a fractured skull. others had cuts and bruises. Names listed include Benjamin Lander Kirkwood and Robert Garrett.
In Harrisburg on June 8 Governor George H. Earle signed the Ruth Bill allowing banks to hold state funds without bonds or security tied to FDIC coverage. He also signed a Ruth bill extending 1932 to 1937 the period for school employees to elect retirement system membership.
Billy Lawrence aged seven, son of County Treasurer and Mrs George Lawrence of Mercer Pennsylvania, died Friday evening at Buhl hospital Sharon after ten days with mastoiditis. Meningitis followed infection despite surgery. Survived by sister Nancy Ann and both parents. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from Butler Street residence. Dr Claude Conley to preside.
In Pittsburgh on June 8 all remaining NRA violations in the district were nolle pressed in federal court. The move followed the Supreme Court ruling invalidating the NRA. One case dismissed involved NRA vs Willis Oil Co of Erie. others concerned Pittsburgh firms.
Marriage licenses issued include Roger Morganti of 1411 Jackson Ave New Castile and Madelyn Farmer of Butler Pa along with Norman Schweikert New Castle R D Marie M Surrow South New Castle Boro and Richard P Freidhoff 405 Pershing Ave Ellwood City with Coral Laidgren.
More than 100 men from varied backgrounds gathered at the First Christian church in Ellwood City for a Boy Scout dinner meeting. Dr. G. J. Bennett urged volunteer leadership and time for Scouting as council officers reported on recent activities and a Chicago council trip. The program featured an exhibit, a living scouting display by Kiwanis Troop 37, and a Cub to Eagle progression.
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