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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
9
A 1936 Central Press interview probes why fashionable clubs hire tango teams. The duo discuss pay, touring Europe, gown mishaps, new numbers, forgotten steps, and a memorable fainting incident in a New Hampshire mountain resort.
The Women s Home Missionary Society gathered at Miss Helen Eakin s home for an all day meeting with lunch and coffee. Officers chosen include President Mrs Jean Martin first vice Mrs Rusty Welker second vice Mrs Hazel Rowe secretary Mrs Rachel Cracraft and treasurer Mrs Bertha Latshaw.
A wooden grandstand at Cotroceni sports field collapsed during a parade watching King Carol and visiting dignitaries. About 14 were killed and around 200 injured as 5,000 spectators fell, with Carol ordering aid and officials aiding victims amid damage assessment.
Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce plan a business gathering at The Castleton tonight at 8 o clock, announced by President W Herbert Smith.
The United States Army recruiting office on the public square has reopened after five months of closure. Sergeant Edward J. Permar resumes sub station command and notes many vacancies across all branches both in the U S and abroad. Lieutenant Donald H. Eckles remains the district examining physician for physicals of applicants aged 18 or older in good health.
Joseph C. Scott of near New Castle, soon to graduate from Penn State, was named to the Fredonia Delaware Vocational School faculty by the board of education at Fredonia. He replaces Arthur G. Campbell who heads the agricultural department after Robert Elder’s resignation. Campbell had been an assistant for two years and either Scott or Campbell will direct the athletic program, with Elder having coached both basketball teams for two years.
Portersville Presbyterian Church schedules Homecoming Day this Thursday with a noon picnic, a ball game, and a full afternoon of entertainment expected to draw a large crowd.
The Beaver Baptist Association will convene at East Side Baptist Church in Sharon on Tuesday and Wednesday. Notable speakers include Dr. R. E. Harkness of Crozer Theological Seminary and F. H. Robinson of the Laymen's Movement, with officers to be elected.
The East Brook 4-H club met at the grange hall on June 3 with Miss Mary Vogle as instructor. Officers elected include Violet Robinson as president, Nancy Reichard vice president, Victoria Scotia secretary, Edith Kelly game leader, Nell Hart song leader, and Lois Walton news reporter. A summer wardrobe project was approved. twelve girls are members. The next meeting is set for June 18 at the grange hall.
The East Brook U. P. Sabbath school teachers and officers held their regular monthly meeting at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Walton. Miss Margaret Jameson led as superintendent. Plans for a children’s day program were discussed along with routine matters.
The article advises parents to model calm during electric storms and gradually expose children to feared stimuli. It suggests using rubber footwear for safety, diverting attention during a flash, and allowing children four or five and older to observe thunder and see the storm’s passing. It also promotes gradual, safe exposure to animals like earthworms insects and dogs to reduce fear and superstitions.
Mercer county commissioners received a 2000 settlement Saturday from the estate of the late John F. McConnell. The payment covers part of a 5000 surcharge by county auditors for an error in the county treasurer's accounts caused by a duplication of bond payments in 1919 20. Attorney T A Sampson, former treasurer's solicitor, represented the estate. McConnell served as treasurer beginning in 1917.
Union Township high school's second semester honor roll was announced after the commencement. The complete roll lists 12th Grade honors including Josephine Baranski and James Smith. 11th Grade with Ruth Buchanan and Frank Dudek. 10th Grade with Dorothy Jones and Anna Miller. general Honors with Ruth Campbell and Anna Carra. 8th Grade Honors led by Stanley Ferrell and Ruth Ames. 7th Grade Honors featuring William Abbott and Bob Atwell.
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