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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1929

Page

15

Two Stage Stars End Lives In Tragic Double Suicide

New York reports two famed performers Margaret Lawrence and Louis Bennison died in a double tragedy at the actress's penthouse. Bennison shot Lawrence as she slept then killed himself. An autopsy will determine if jealousy or self destruction caused the deaths. A suicide note bearing "The sunset will take care of both of us" was found.

David P. SE International News Service Carreapontent New York City Margaret Lawrence Broadway Louis Bennison East Fifty-first Street Park Avenue California

Sewer Cleaning Machine Arrives for City Use

Councilman Clayton Reeves announced two newly purchased sewer cleaning machines have arrived and will be put in service within days. An expert will train city workers on operation. He links past sewer backwater issues to clogged lines and says a dedicated staff will manage the work to ensure proper maintenance.

Clayton Reeves Reeves Open Council

Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples

New Castle area records show marriages of Merl L. Relph to Sarah A. Wade and Thelma Beatrice Muller with Ellwood entries. Other couples include Elton M. Myers with Sharon, Samuel L. Withers with Louise E. Smith, and Anna La Patten with Wampum, reflecting local licensing activity.

Merl L. Relph Sarah A. Wade Sarl A. Clapie New Castle Thelma Beatrice Muller Ellwood Prank Concilla Anna la Patten Wampum Samuel L. Withers Louise E. Smith

Class Night Is Event Tonight in Ellwood City

Ellwood City residents read of senior class activities with a packed program including songs poems and prophecies led by Walter Veon and other classmates. The feature will include donor acknowledgments key presentation and a crowd full of classmates.

Ellwood City Walter Veon Dallas Veon Frank Humphrey Jean Helling Irma Irwin Wilma Clyde Leah Maha

Funeral Service For John Barto

Funeral services for John Barto were held Sunday afternoon from the Barto home then at Plains Presbyterian Church where interment followed. Born February 17 1865 he married Mary J Croft on March 3 1881 and they had nine children eight surviving. predeceased by wife and one daughter. He leaves 17 grandchildren and relatives in Evans City.

Ellwood City John Barto Floyd Barto First Avenue Barto Mr. Barto Evans City

Ellwood City Hosts Weekend Guests From West Virginia and Chicago

Mrs. R. E. Jones of Chicago and I. L. John of West Virginia visited Ellwood City residents over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Craig and daughter Verne hosted, with Mr. Miller of Mars, Pa. expected to arrive today or tomorrow.

R. E. Jones Chicago I. L. John West Virginia Ellwood City A.P. Craig Daugh- Jones Hame Pittsburgh Circle Ter Verne Mr. Miller Mars. Pa

Formally Open City Playgrounds Across Districts Today

The city opens playgrounds at Gaston park Croton West Side McCleary avenue George Washington and Ben Franklin schools with flag raisings and activities. Hundreds of children attend the first day led by recreation center head Nicholas Cassella. Pools open at Franklin and Washington with Miss Gertrude Gillespie and Emmett Gillespie supervising swimming. Girls days and boys days are planned. Industrial instructress Miss Charlotte Emery and playground teachers Betty Mackie Louise Davies Mary Louden Elizabeth Glover and Margaret Tucker join the summer program to host athletic events and keep children from street traffic.

Gaston Park West Side Creton Grounds Nicholas Casella Croton McCleary Avenue George Washington Ben Franklin Franklin and Washington School Gertrude Gillespie Emmett Gillespie Charlotte Emery Betty Mackie Louise Davies Mary Louden Elizabeth Glover Margaret Tucker

Hold Up Award Of Sewer Contract

City council session opened bids for a Carl Street storm sewer but held approval pending figures check. City engineer estimated cost at 86,765.00 with all bids above. Lowest bid 7,421.56 by Mulcahy Brothers. others 9,945.50 Woods & Golder 9,215.00 E F Scanlon 9,224.52 Smith & McQuiston 7,727.60.

Carl Street Reading Mulcahy Brothers Woods& Golder

Community Guests Join Local Families Sunday

Spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. G. McCoy. Mrs. Mary Mills and Mrs. Ralph Somers of Youngstown visited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bres. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McNeil and daughter Betty Jean DuShaners shared time with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones. Mrs. Robert Carson returned from a visit with Mrs. Bert Farhouser of Youngstown, Ohio.

R. G. McCoy Mary Mills Ralph Somers Youngstown Harvey Bres Harold ‘McNeil Ar Betty Jean, DuShanestr Harry Jones Robert Carson Bert Farehouser

Three Committed To County Jail

Edward Cowles, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was arrested at Cascade park last night by Park Policeman John Ren z and lodged in the county jail. He will have a hearing before Justice of the Peace John Brit ton of Shenango township. Harry E. Reice of Ellwood City was committed to jail by Justice Douds. He is charged with non support of his wife and minor children. Bert Kerr was committed by Aldermen Hamilton on a charge of non support of wife and children.

Edward Cowles Cascade Park John Ren*z Justice of the Peace John Brit,ton Shenango Township Harry E. Reice Ellwood City Justice Douds Bert Kerr Hamilton

Alles Case Is Taken Up Before Chambers

The case of A. E. Alles and Frances Alles on possession of liquor was presented in court before Judge Chambers. Special district attorney Charles R. Davis represents the Commonwealth, appointed for the current session upon a motion by District Attorney J. Eider Bryan.

Commonwealth A. E. Alles Frances Alles Chambers The Charles R. Davis J. Eider Bryan

Dentists Return From Lake Erie Convention

Dr. and Mrs. R C Lutz Dr William O L Beal Dr William P Perch and Dr W W Horner have returned home after attending Lake Erie Dental Association sessions in Cambridge Springs last week The meetings ended on Saturday Lutz was again named a member of the program committee.

R. C. Lutz William OL. Beal William P. Perch W. W. Horner Lake Erie Dental Association Cambridge Springs Lutz Progran

Klee Undergoes Operation at Shenango Valley Hospital

William L. Klee, assistant athletic coach at New Castle High School, underwent surgery at Shenango Valley Hospital this morning and is reported to be progressing well.

William L. Klee Boyles Avenue New Castle High School Shenango Valley Hospital

Insurance Men To Gather Thursday In New Castle

W R G Rowan manager of the estate analysis bureau of Royal Union Life Insurance speaks on Business Insurance for Partnerships at the New Castle branch meeting of the Pittsburgh Life Underwriters' Association. Thursday evening June 13 at The Castlet on The Castleton. Dinner at 6 30 precedes the meeting.

W. R. G. Rowan Royal Union Life Insurance Company New Castle Pittsburgh Life Underwriters’ Associaricy Castleton

Girl Struck by Auto on East Long Avenue

William McGuire 34 Beckford Street was driving west on East Long Avenue near School Street when a young girl named Baker aged several years ran across in front of his car. She suffered a head bump and knee injury, described as not serious, and was taken to a physician. Mr McGuire escorted her home.

William McGuire Beckford Street East Long Avenue School Street Baker Long Avenue McGuire Mr McGuire

Four New Castle Crash Injures Four People

A biplane attempted to land near Youngstown but struck a car in its path causing injuries to four residents of New Castle. The pilot, a Mrs. Fohntine, vanished after the collision. Henry L. Grace managed affairs for the injured and the bond for plumber W. E. Badger was approved by the council pending solicitor review.

New Castle Bernard Flyingfield Youngstown Huston Leonid R. Codds Charles M. Grace Henry L. Grace Fohntine GO. K. Plumbe Bonth Council W. E. Badger

Birth Announcements for Dut Remer and McBride Families

Birth notices announce Pauline Dut born to Mr and Mrs Paul Dut of South Key Street. Also Mrs Charles A DeRemer of Blanchard Street reports a daughter Helen Lovina born June 5. Mr and Mrs Paul McBride of Volant Road 4 announce a son named Paul Earl.

Paul Dut South Key Street Pauline Charles A. DeRemer Blanchard Street Helen Lovina Mrs Paul McBride Volant R. I. 4 Paul Earl

Boys Damage Empty Butler Avenue House

A gang of boys damaged an empty house opposite 722 Buller Avenue. Officer Dukes found three boys responsible and ordered them before the mayor today.

Buller Avenue Dukes

Money Recovered After Found Cash Reunites Owner

Earl Moore of SmithAeto street reported losing $45 in the Goymtown district. William Blattman found the money at Rohrey store on Water streets and placed an ad in The News classified section. Moore recovered the funds today.

Earl Moore SmithAeto Street Goymtown Wiliam Blattman Rohrey Water Streets News Classifiec Mr. Moore

Red Cross Board Meeting Tuesday

Lawrence County American Red Cross board will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o clock at the Temple building, chapter headquarters. Directors include W Walter Braath, W J Mozfact, PF Bus, Mrs Marcus Feucht wanger, J A Meehan, Mrs Yoni, Mrs S Lamar, C H Reev, Dr W D Beneirs, David Rite, J Kirk, Norman E Clar, J McCready, Jack Herbert, I V On wus, Orville Potter, C A Patterson, and Julius Blaha.

Lawrence County American Red Cross Board Temple Building W. Walter Braath W. J. Mozfact PF. Bus Marcus Feuchtwanger J. A. Meehan Marysoni J. S Lamar C. H. Reev Ww. D. Beneirs David

Afro American program in New Castle hosts Dr. Dy ton Salem

A community event titled With New Castle Afro-Americans will be held at America day evening at 7 30. Dr J D Dy ton Salem of the Western Penis district will present the program guiding attendees through local cultural topics.

America J. D. Dyton

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