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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
14
Pittsburgh dispatch notes Mounted Patrolman Charles C. Crummer and his horse Rawdog retire after 21 years in service. Crummer recalls guiding escorts and city progress, noting Rawdog was his first and only mount, a trusted partner through countless assignments.
A fragment records a long serving pair on duty with high mileage. One says they averaged twelve miles daily and that Rawdog has never missed a sick day. They jest they’ve traveled enough to circle the world about five times.
In Chicago on June 10 11 year old Mary Ferral hanged herself after receiving a mysterious letter. Her 11 year old brother Water cut her down as she lay in the bedroom. Catherine Mastic a friend reported the letter to police but detectives found no copy and believe the girl destroyed the communication before her death.
Local fair association directors complete committee assignments for the August 27 28 29 30 New Castle fair. Officers include J W Hartwell as press, W B Rodgers as secretary, with numerous suptendents and chairs for Auditing Beef cattle Dairy cattle Draft horses Finance Fruits vegetables Hogs Insurance Merchant's hall Music and entertainment Policing and parking Publicity Purchasing Planning and building Premiums Poultry Speed Transport Tickets and gates and more.
Those attending the 18th annual Beaver Baptist church school and Young People's association convention at Mount Zion Thursday included Helen Davis Anna Graham Ethel Miller Twile Darnell Anna Studebaker Thelma Gladys and Mrs Patterson Frank Cooper Cecil Patterson and Van Studebaker Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Kennedy were held Friday at 2 o clock
Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs Kennedy is survived by children Maude Ralston Sherman Gallagher Weitzel Meyers Idaathon Edward Fremont Fred Valley Forge Isaac Kennedy of Portersville. Muddy Creek High School commencement held June 4 at Portersville Presbyterian Church. graduates include Florence Bauder Marguerite Coovert Emmaline Gallagher Blaine Moore Lois Stewart Herbert Braun Frank Laderer Garth White. Also noted: Lavern New Castle calers Friday Ethel Miller. Worth Grange meeting Tuesday. Isaac Jones called in Zeligna Thursday. Zion Baptist Children’s Day set for Sunday June 16. Mr and Mrs Lester McCurdy and daughter visited Jamis Young’s home. William Dunn was a New Castle caller Saturday.
Harrisburg reports the state highway bureau revoked 45 motor licenses and suspended 4G for the week ending June 6. Offenses included larceny 24 cases and intoxication 17. reckless driving caused eight suspensions. Names listed include Frank Johnston Home stead George Sommiers Chester Gus Saxburg Momnessen LN Partchey and Enoch J. Reymond Lewistown Harold T. Rundell Eric Joseph Carnakoyie Sonora Latoxica, with suspended licenses for JL Reid Chester Anthony Heday Chester Vermey Smith Chester Sam Sieres Plymouth Ralph Kerr Sharon John Atkinson Lewistown among others.
A Sunday morning audience attended the First U B church at the W G A auditorium for a children’s day program. The junior department presented Bible songs, recitations, and exercises including Life’s Answer, The Boy Jesus, Joseph’s Coat, and Dolly’s Lullaby. Various children led songs, recitations, and announcements ending with offering and secretary’s report.
Washington June 10 Fatrick Henry Etheridge 24 a night clerk at Hotel Alexandris in Hagerstown Md planned a four month deferred honeymoon in Washington but ended in jail. He confessed stealing 200 dollars from the hotel for their wedding trip. His bride was en route from Raleigh North Carolina where they had secretly wed. Etheridge was arrested at a hotel in Washington after a telegraphic complaint from Hagerstown.
D. Marvin, president of the New Castle Lions Club, will travel to Louisville for the Lions International convention from June 18 to 21. He will represent the New Castle club and be accompanied by his wife.
Endorsements surge for Ten Herbs in this section as a relief for stomach liver kidney and bowel disorders rheumatism neuritis and nervousness. The drug gains aid from Eckerd's of New Castle Pa where Mr George W Shick 84 reports improved kidney function sleep relief and renewed energy after using the medicine. the remedy is now offered at Eckerd's and all drug stores in the area.
The Central Church Sunday school presented a detailed Children’s Day program in the church auditorium with flowers, prayers, hymns, scripture readings, recitations, dances, and musical solos. Participants included Jimmie Davidson Montgomery Betty Winter Vivian Douglas Alma Jean Shoaff Mildred Coryer Leta May Montgomery Marian Allen Patricia Allen Roberta Allen Billie Hazlet The Rosebud Luelta Mathers Thelma Jean Thompson Thelma Douglass class and Sara Rice’s class featured concerts and readings.
The chaplain Rev James Shera Montgomery offered a formal prayer in Congress invoking mercy, guidance, and devotion to duty. He prayed for strength for courts and workers, for integrity, and for the nation to move toward rest, youth, and a better future under divine blessing.
Letters of administration issued to Washington Trust Company regarding the will of Judge J A Mellyame. The judge’s estate of about 90000 is left to the Second Presbyterian Church in Washington and Jefferson College in Washington. The document reflects planned bequests and charitable allocations.
The will leaves specific sums to John A. Melvaine of Philadelphia for aging home-building, nine nieces and nephews each receive 5,000, the Washington YWCA gets 3,000 to aid its building fund, and the Second Presbyterian Church is left 20,000. The estate executor, James R. Finnegan of New Castle, notes the will disclaims debts not personally incurred.
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