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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
2
The zoning board met in executive session and granted one appeal for a building project at Byler Avenue, with conditions including a ten foot setback and adherence to submitted plans. The board sustained refusal on a separate request to issue a building permit, while another case concerning a residence in a district was denied.
Officers elected at the First M. B. church circle meeting include: president Mrs Wy i Heal warel, first vice president Mrs John Butler, second vice president Mrs Ha Harper, secretary Myre BE Co, treasurer Mrs H C Warner, corresponding secretary Mrs J W Snyder, mile box secretary pro E Bo Bartlett, secretary of S rewardship Mrs Frank Streth, extension secretary Mrs 8 G Stillings, junior counsellor Mrs John Emery, supervisor of junior work Mrs Robert Meermans. The program featured Q A on extension membership. A 1 p m luncheon preceded the business. Guests from Edenburg included Mrs J A Hat master, Mrs Claude Bonnet, Mrs S H Barlett. No meetings until fall. fires meeting September at Mrs J E Brown’s Wildwood. Willard Council No 48 Naughtera of America meets tonight at 8. G A R Ladies meet Sunday at 7 in LVL hall to attend Trinity church services. Monthly women’s missionary society of First Presbyterian met at Mrs A R Kerr’s with Rev W E McClure and others. Communications of readings and stories followed by a dainty luncheon. Loyal Orange Ladies—Willows Loyal Grange No 200 to host a dance June 14 in NeGoun lodge hall for several hundred guests.
David E. Ness County Treasurer warns New Castle area taxpayers that ax duplicates for city wards and all boroughs and townships are ready. Taxes for 1927 may be paid in June and July with a 5 percent discount, in August at face value, after September 1 with a 5 percent penalty. Statements available on written request. payments by draft, check, or money order.
A string of showings including The Goril at matinees on Tue Thu Sat. Cradle Snatchers with Louise Fazenda and Dorothy Phillips leads a strong comedy slate with Louis Dresser and Rene Adoree. George Leaves Hone and Man of the Forest with Jack Holt also featured along with musical acts and aviation guests. Lindbergh arrival and Mrs Lindbergh travel notes end the report.
The next convention will be held in New Castle. Robert M Strickler Jr presided over the county association with leaders from multiple districts. Special buses transported delegates from New Castle Be s e mer and other points as over 600 people were served. Delegates urged to plan a large Lawrence County Sunday schools contingent for the State Sabbath School Convention in October at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle, with hopes of 1000 delegates.
Large crowds gathered in the capital as the air armada prepares to greet Memphis this afternoon and then carry the aviator to New York for a national demonstration. The city brims with holiday spirit, flags, Lindbergh memorabilia, and crowds of 100000 anticipated on the monument grounds.
The article sketches Lindbergh’s low overwater flight strategy and public invitations, noting his plan to fly The Spirit of St Louis from Washington to New York and then on to St Louis. It covers Memphis escort destroyers and a Humphries crew filming moving pictures as the cruiser resumed its voyage.
Red Cross headquarters asks all ticket holders and donors to report promptly. Schools and churches should turn in flood fund contributions immediately. Today’s receipts include Pomona Grange $45.05, Sharon Coal and Limestone Company employees $186, and First Hungarian Church $6.
Admitted: Arthur Reeder Nor Ws street Mrs Harriet Dunn Nor tie Way Mrs Olive Stevenson Edi enburg R D 1. Discharged: Harry Miles Laurel avenue Mary Maxwell East Washington Street Isaac George Jr New Castle R D L.
Berlin continues to heap honors on American aviators Chamberlin and Levine. Gifts pour in and a special Bohemian beer bears Chamberlin’s name. Chamberlin eyes aviation advances and a possible Rome visit to study Italian aviation and Bellanca’s contributions. Speeding charge against L G Weller ends with a $10 fine.
Additional pupils at West Side School earned thrift honors. Students saving at least one coin weekly for three years received thrift champion certificates: Mary Crawford grade 8-4 Nevada Robinson grade 3-B Robert Sally grade 4-38. Others earning two years of thrift pins include Virginia McBride grade 2-A Donald Dout grade 3-A and several others across grades 8-B 2-B 2-A and 4-A.
City council will meet in the morning at 10 o clock Daylight Savings Time in Washington D C. An ordinance establishing the time has become law and was learned today.
Police responded to 418 Woods Street last night after a man described as a negro broke a rear door, cut the door key string, and attempted entry with intent to rob. Officers searched the area but could not locate the suspect.
A collage of trivia prompts asks about a diplomat's identity and post, the date of a World War action, Russia's pre revolutionary house, Greek city states, the Panama Canal opening, and a proverb on charity, interwoven with humorous courtroom and sermon anecdotes and a typographical joke.
A jumble of jokes and notes appears, including a playful horoscope for a talentless sign and dinner stories. A question about formality at a dinner table is followed by a humorous tale of a preacher and a quick marriage quip. Florida humor closes the page with a funeral donation anecdote.
Funeral services for Mia Mary Ellen Shingiedecke were held Thursday at 2 PM from Resaemer Presbyterian Church officiated by Reverend Engle with Rev Albeight assisting. Pallbearers included AL, W. Stanley, Harry Wire, Alfred Banson, D. B. Fithian, A. J. Anderson, Matthew Meyer. Interment in Westfield cemetery. Christine Hunt died at sister and niece’s home on Mulberry Street after illness. She leaves brothers W. J. Christine Kane Ohio Lewis S Christine Dayton Ohio and a niece Ther McIntyre. Funeral Monday June 13 at 2 PM Daylight Saving Time from Rev I. Weaver’s home with burial in Graceland cemetery.
A number of awards were given to Benjamin Franklin Junior High students who qualified after the thrift drive Friday. Thrift diplomas went to Anna Thomas and Leo Frey of 9A-3, Mary Keith of 9-4-5, Walter Marco, Mildred McClelland, James McKee, Loyal Pattison of 9B-1, and Theresa Nicoletti of 7A-2. Champion certificates went to Sic olag, Donte and Leyshon Coughlin of 9A-2, Wilma Gettings of 8, and Jane Wood of 7A-7. Honorable mention certificates went to Edward Hanna and Louis Holesko of 9-4-5, William Hoye of 1A-4, Elizabeth McGowan of 9A-2, Ann Chahbak, Alfonso Zammery of 9B-3.
Witnesses perished as a nitro explosion in Butler leveled homes and injured seven. State police deem the cause unknowable with the truck crash blamed for setting off the charge. Bowers Torpedo Co. shipped nitro to Butler for gas-well operations. Red Cross relief stations opened, a fund started, and Mayor George Wick reported massive property loss with several families left homeless.
Large concrete sewer pipes are being unloaded by the contractor at the East Side Creek station for the Sutton street extension. The heavy pipes attract attention due to their size and weight as they are hauled from the site along Gaston M1 street.
The Croton school thefts saw two boys apprehended by the police. The investigation is ongoing and the case disposition has not yet been announced.
Washington dispatch reports the Memphis airship convoy proceeding ahead of timetable. Col Lindbergh piloted the craft toward Washington and reached Capes Henry and Serapeed en route, with arrival expected near Hamilton Toads by four o'clock in the afternoon.
Funeral services for Michael Moy HHitut were conducted at Home Heights Home. Interment was made in Virginia Cemetery. Attendees included Fulton Paul Vyellie Cherles and others. The obituary notes an injury to his foot may delay his return to duty.
Harry Miley a Seventh ward fireman, hurt on April 6 when a fire occurred near a Seventh ward site, is reported improving and recovering well after treatment and rest as the fire department continues to respond to alarms.
Four well known radio men Rev Pach Glen Moore James McCood and Mr Store from Youngstown plan to attend the largest radio show in the country next week. They will spend considerable time at the event in session.
A Chevrolet touring car with license 878 West North was recovered near the harbor after being stolen earlier in the week. The vehicle showed extensive damage and was found stripped of usable parts in front of a residence, with the suspect location undetermined.
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