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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

8

English Society Beauty Missing After Eye Slashing Incident

Diana Battye 21, a London socialite aiming for films, vanished after coronation day threats and a razor attack near Viscountess Long's home. Police link the slashing to an abduction theory as three mysterious calls to Lady Long are traced amid a continentwide search.

Diana Battye London England Scotland Yard Miss Battye Viscountess Long Michael Asquith Herbert Cythia Asquith Earl of Oxford Asquith Percy Battye Welsh Guards Cambridge Street Lady Long Diana

Bell Telephone Employes Have Anniversaries

Bell Telephone workers in the New Castle district mark service anniversaries from 21 to 30 years. Ralph M. Nevel reaches 30 years on June 7. Mary E. Dyer, William G. McCune, Glen R. Weber, Ivor R. Carlson, Mary C. Maloney, and Elizabeth C. Travers all tribute 25 years with the company.

New Castle Bell Telephone Company Ralph M. Nevel Mary E. Dyer William G. McCune Glen R. Weber Ivor R. Carlson Mary C. Maloney Sharon

Rotary Committees Report On Monday In New Castle

New Castle Rotarians heard committee chairmen reports and saw a new member installed at The Castleton luncheon. Maurice A. Markley of Markley Bros. welcomed. he was obligated by William K. Hugus. Dr. Ben Graham praised during informal remarks. he is superintendent of schools in Pittsburgh and former local head. A new president will be installed after Ray Tannehill retires in July. Walter W. Duff will assume the office.

New Castle Castleton Maurice A. Markley Markley Bros State Theater William K. Hugus Ben G. Graham Pittsburgh Graham Rotary Ray S. Tannehill Walter W. Duff

Local Youth Begins Four Year U S Navy Training

Gerald Ponteous of 618 Allen Street left Monday for the United States Naval training station to begin a four year enlistment in government service. After three months training he may qualify for a navy trade school or be assigned to a ship for sea duty for the remainder of his term.

Gerald Ponteous Allen Street United States Naval Training Station Navy Ponteous

Eight Will Get Degrees At Pitt

Lawrence county residents are candidates for degrees at Pitt's commencement on June 9 marking the sesquicentennial. Melvin Caplan of Wampum and Alvan H. Fisher of Ellwood City vie for Bachelor of Laws, with Glenn Kellogg and Wilbur Anderson aiming for Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Mary Elizabeth Van Divert earns Master of Letters and Harry Saul Master of Education in the graduate school. Andrew Lasky pursues Bachelor of Science in Education while Joseph Rabel seeks Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in the School of Engineering.

Lawrence County University of Pittsburgh Melvin Caplan Wampum Alvan H. Fisher Glenn Franklin Kellogg Wilbur Charles Anderson Mary Elizabeth van Divert Harry Herman Saul Andrew Lasky Joseph Rabel Ellwood City

Auxiliary Meeting Noted at Earl J Watt Post

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Earl J Watt Post American Legion will meet Monday evening June 14 at the Legion Home. Social committee includes Anna Ball Mrs F Hayes and Hazel Mack. The Women’s Missionary Society held an all day meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Chambers home with an afternoon program led by Mrs Chambers. The next meeting is set for Thursday July 8 with location to be announced.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Earl J. Watt American Legion Legion Anna Ball F. Hayes Hazel Mack

Children Day Program at United Presbyterian Church

Plans for a Children Day program by United Presbyterian Church children scheduled for Sunday June 13 at 10 30 a m Rehearsals are set for Tuesday and Friday at 2 30 p m at the church The committee in charge includes Mary Laughlin Ann Wiggins and Josephine Wallace.

United Presbyterian Church Mary Laughlin Ann Wiggins Josephine Wallace

Local social notes from Youngstown and surrounding towns

Belle Hodge and Agnes Davison were callers in Youngstown last week. Eva Williams of New Brighton visits her cousin Estella Shaw. Mrs. Mabel Beeder and children Betty and Helen spent Thursday in Pittsburgh. Miss Agnes Davison left for Scranton to visit relatives. Pearle Stanley returned from Philadelphia where she visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. Burleigh Clark of Stoneboro were guests at D. M. Clark’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Brennard and son John of Poland, Ohio were guests at the Gilmore home.

Belle Hodge Agnes Davison Youngstown Eva Williams New Brighton Mrs Estella Shaw Mabel Beeder Betty Helen Pittsburgh Scranton Pearle Stanley Philadelphia Burleigh Clark Stoneboro D. M. Clark Abe Brennard John Poland Joseph Gilmore

Plaingrove Cemetery 25th Anniversary Program Announcement

Announcement for the Plaingrove Presbyterian cemetery endowment anniversary on Thursday June 10 at 11 a.m. Details include group singing dinner at noon cemetery service at 1 45 p.m. church service at 2 15 p.m. with music solo and report. The Rev F Benton Shoemaker to speak.

Plaingrove Presbyterian Cemetery Wm. Rainey F. B. Shoemaker Rev. F. Benton Shoemaker D. D

Mrs Thomas Kelley Burial Follows Six Year Illness

Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. Thomas Kelley 57 of Wheatland Middlesex road after a six year illness. Interment was in Haywood cemetery. She was born West Middlesex daughter of the late Andrew and Hannah Webster and lived in the area. Survived by her husband daughter Mrs. William Collins two grandchildren and brother Hershel, all of West Middlesex. Almon B Carnes 60 Sharpsville resident and father of New Castle Mrs Eva Graham died Monday at his home. He leaves wife and daughter Mrs Flora Soliday of Sharpsville and three grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m.

Thomas Kelley Wheatland-West Middlesex Road Haywood Cemetery Kelley West Middlesex Andrew and Hannah Webster William Almon B. Carnes Sharpsville New Castle Eva Graham Flora Soliday

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