Case Closed Hirsch Execution Sparks Limited U S Action
The U S state department said no further action is likely after Helmut Hirsch was executed in Germany on explosives possession charges. Hirsch, who held American citizenship through parents, lived near New Castle Pennsylvania in the past and was condemned as a capital offense. The report notes the U S pleas for clemency were not heeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Helmut Hirsch
Reich
United States State Department Today
Hirsch
New Castle
Germany
State Department
Military Mobilization and Grain Requisition Ordered in Loyalist Spain
Valencia June 8. The Loyalist ministry of national defense ordered mobilization of military classes 1932 to 1936. The minister of agriculture authorized requisition of all grain in Loyalist Spain to aid the government in the war against the insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of National Defense
Minister of Agriculture
Spain
County Convention Here On Thursday
The 99th Lawrence County Sab Bath School Association session begins with 9 a m registration at Third United Presbyterian church New Castle Thursday June 10. A full program aims to inspire and instruct to improve county Sunday schools while delegates are served noon and evening meals by the hosting church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Grimes
Thaddeus Stephens School
A. J. Holman
Bellevue
Fred H. Willkins
S. C. Gamble
Second United Presbyterian Church of
Butler
Lawrence County Sab Bath School Association
Third United Presbyterian Church
New Castle
Gaston Sunday School Reunion Planned on Wednesday
Arrangements are complete for the Gaston Sunday school reunion to be held Wednesday on the Howard Magill lawn at Garfield avenue. The event honors former teachers and pupils linked to John D. McKay who organized and long led the school. Local residents and old friends will recall past times.
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Gaston Sunday School
Howard Magill
Garfield Avenue
Magill
John D. McKay
Gaston
McKay
Miss Lonnie Loftus Injured in Route 422 Auto Crash
Miss Lonnie Loftus aged 29 of the Sherman Hotel suffered injuries to her left shoulder when she lost control of her car along Route 422 a mile beyond the Harbor. Her vehicle overturned and she was taken to Jame son Memorial hospital by David Cabin of Youngstown. Doctors said her condition was not serious.
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Lonnie Loftus
Sherman Hotel
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Miss Loftus
David Cabin
Youngstown
Earle accused of turning relief into political machine
Harrisburg June 8 Gov George H Earle dubbed Pennsylvania's first billion dollar governor by M Harvey Taylor the state GOP chairman as he criticizes the 132nd legislature for consolidating relief under a new department, ousting 175 boards, and placing loyalists in key posts.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
M. Harvey Taylor
State Department of Public Assistance
Earle
Relief Administration
Election Drive Opens June 26 for 1937 ballots
Harrisburg reports the 1937 election campaign opens June 26. Candidates may start gathering signatures on petitions for primary ballots and file them by July 26 with the Secretary of the Commonwealth or county commissioners. Independent groups may begin after July 26 and must file by August 25. The primary is September 14 and the municipal election November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Pomona Chorus Enjoys Outing at Home in New Bedford
Pomona Chorus members met Monday evening at Elizabeth Ropp’s New Bedford home for practice and business. A social wiener roast by the open fireplace followed, with the group singing Olde Tyme Favorites. They will visit Raymond and Charlotte Whiting in New Bedford on June 16.
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Pomona Chorus
Elizabeth Ropp
New Bedford
Raymond
Charlotte Whiting
Bilbao hit by a sudden insurgent raid
London dispatch says Bilbao suffered heavy civilian harm as insurgent planes struck the city after a major raid on Lezama near the Basque capital. The announcement by the Spanish Press Agency described the attack as a sudden incident in the ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Bilbao
Lezama
Bessemer Cancels County Loop Game
The Bessemer county league team cancels the Capitolas game set for Wednesday at Capitola field and reschedules for Thursday at the Bessemer field. Umpires are told to note the change. Next, Bessemer hosts the Sharline Colored Elks at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bessemer field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer County League
Capitolas
Capitola Field
Bessemer Field
Jim Martin
Bessemer
Sharline Colored Elks of Sharon
Loyalist Commander Is Reported Killed in Spain
Loyalist forces report the death of Colonel Albert Durad, a second in command, during ongoing hostilities near Salmanca, Spain, on June 8. The casualty underscores mounting losses among Loyalist leadership amid the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Salmanca
Spain
Albert Durad
Com
Thaddeus Stevens School Hosts Spring Festival
An outdoor Spring Festival at Thaddeus Stevens school drew over 306 audience members to watch 400 students perform under Miss Anna R. Perry with direction by Miss Alice Grimes and Miss Thelma Pankratz assisted by Miss Louise Davies and Mrs. Robert Brown. The program featured Bugle Calls, Old-fashioned Songs, a Little Old Lady skit, dance acts, a Strawberry Dance, a Trumpet Solo, and a May Pole Dance finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus Stevens
Anna R. Perry
Alice Grimes
Thelma Pankratz
Louise Davies
Robert Brown
Louis Cassella
Albert Pulisant
Lois Hogue
Betty Hogue
Eula Jane Johnson
Helen Jackson
Fern Riley
Delores Beighley
Delores Kuder
Verna
Richard Scarazza
Margaret Henderson
Marie Savnato
Albert Pillifant
School dances and drills mark a united celebration
Descriptions note all grades joining in dances songs games stunts and drills during the affair. A safety reminder warns that oily rags used for cleaning and dusting should be kept in glass or metal containers to prevent spontaneous combustion.
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Valencia
Nu-Enamel New Castle Company
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Jefferson Street
Firestone
Nanak
Old Sheep Hill School
Lawrence
David L. Lawrence
Taylor
Public Service Commission
Mand
Madrid
Cordoba
Granada
East Side
Saladan
Dufford
Boudoir
Dupffords
Seroco
America
Sears
Goa
New Castle Pa
N. Jefferson St
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