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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
7
St Vitus Church finalizes the St Anthony novena on Friday June 13 the feast day with Masses blessings of flowers and multiple priests in charge. A triduum of prayers is held tonight through Thursday with sermons in Italian and English and confessions available for Friday communion.
The jury convicted J. B. Gaffney of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and recommended mercy of the court. Jurors retired at 4 p m yesterday and reached the verdict at 11 o’clock last night. The judge prepared to read the verdict.
McLaughry presided this morning as the trial began. Evidence showed Gaffney ran into a ditch in North Beaver township and was located by local farmers.
Miss Josephine Allen aged 8 from Chestnut Street entertained Lions at the YMCA noon meeting. She performed readings that were highly appreciated. Candidates Ernest Stitzinger and C. C. Harry spoke on their platforms ahead of next week’s election. Lion Metcalf led pop singing and performed two solos.
Pittsburgh Collegians beat Westminster college 13 to 6 in a morning game at New Wilmington. Home runs highlighted the contest as Guthrie pitched well until the seventh inning before Wilt relieved. Batteries Westminster Offutt catcher Guthrie and Wilt. Collegians Sweney Cox and Gorsack.
O. C. Randall of Sandy Lake Pa reported to the police that while pulling to the right at Dewbery's gas station his car was struck. Muriel Lewis of 336 1 2 Produce Street said a New York registered car struck her parked vehicle and the owner fled.
There is some improvement in the condition of Earl, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hudson, of Pennsylvania Avenue, who has been seriously ill.
The annual Children's Day observance in East New Castle on Sunday June 15 features a three o clock program with songs by Robert and Marian Booher and Walter Altman readings by Muriel Lutz piano pieces by Irene Lutz and Helen Body and multiple recitations and exercises. The event includes scripture reading by Paul Butler a benediction and closing song with performances by the school.
County commissioners awarded two bridge projects in Hickory Township. J S Mellvane & Co of Chambersburg secured the Grandview Avenue bridge at 1942 dollars while E F Scanlon won the Hettenbaugh Run bridge at 3155 dollars. Other bids varied with John Byers Co Pittsburg Des Moines Steel Co W E Ferry Minteer and Andersen among bidders.
At Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Church the Mothers class meets at Mrs. Clara Bowen’s home on Huron Avenue to plan the annual rally for July 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs I E George Albarn Stop. Committees will be named. refreshments are planned and a new member, Mrs Redmond, is welcomed.
Western Pennsylvania leads in Citizens Military Training Camp enrollments with 1379 approved of a 1319 quota while Eastern Pennsylvania reports 719 of 1330. Lawrence County exceeded its 33 allotment by nine, totaling 42. Beaver and Butler Counties also surpassed quotas. Recruits will attend the Camp Meade encampment in July.
Ludwig Yavorkey 60 is in serious condition after being struck by an automobile driven by H. W. Baker of Youngstown on the Sharon New Castle road. Yavorkey fell under the car when the horse was hit and one wheel passed over him. Baker faces reckless driving charges.
Hospital authorities report Walter Dodds of Wallace Avenue is slightly better after a serious train collision. While not out of danger, doctors believe he has a chance for recovery days after the incident.
The Lawrence county jury found Frank Hockenberry guilty on two counts transporting and possessing liquor. The jury deliberated briefly before returning the verdict in court today.
Contracts for two bridges are awarded in Union, one spanning Grandview Avenue and the other nearby. Authorities announce project scope, bidding firms, and anticipated completion timelines for the roadwork and related infrastructure updates.
Dominic Munich posted a $15 forfeit for drunken disorderly conduct but did not appear in court. Mike Veloda fined $5 for drunken disorderly conduct. John Ross discharged under suspended sentence after wife’s complaint. Chick McPhillips and Kirk Guckett fined $5 each for drunken disorderly behavior. J L Biddle fined $5 for passing a streetcar discharging passengers.
Advertises Joint-Ease as fast acting relief for ankle knee hip elbow shoulder spine and even rheumatic pain. Claims instant absorption and swelling reduction with rapid easing of lumbago neuralgia and neuritis. Sells at 60 cents per tube through McKee's Kut Rate New Castle Drug Corp.
Splendid quality all wool sweaters offered in black navy golden brown buff silver and mexico tones. Special sale price four dollars ninety eight cents.
Sylvester Zeigler known as Zingara was found guilty of pandering in Lawrence county court. The verdict was returned by the jury at noon.
Officers Horner and Syling answered a call at 1007 Moravia Street last night reporting a man attacked with a brick after refusing money. Further details were not provided.
Charles Howard was found on the curb with a head cut and a severe jaw injury after being struck and felled by an assault. Authorities said the victim was suared and injured, with details tying the incident to a man named Tobe Mar.
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