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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1930
Page
2
The Chicago writer’s widow expresses grief as she begins a planned vacation to cope with her loss. Sources describe the emotional impact and the family’s request for privacy during this period.
Veteran reporter Alfred Lingle is killed in the Loop subway. The Tribune and other papers publish a front page tribute and announce rewards totaling 40,000 dollars from the Tribune Post and Press Club for information leading to conviction of the shooter or shooters. Lingle had worked at the Tribune for 18 years.
Listings announce The Sky Hawk with John Garrick and Helen Chandler, The Careless Age with Douglass Fairbanks Jr and Loretta Young, Journey's End all-star cast, The River with Charles Farrell and Mary Duncan, and Cameo Kirby with J Harold Murray and Norma Terris plus sound news and other features.
A truck driver sighted a woman's body and two straw hats at a quarry pool. Investigators recovered another woman and continued the search after Mrs. Cressman identified the bodies, prompting officials to order a full pool search.
Members of the W C B class of the Wesleyan Methodist church will gather at Mrs Fred Kimmel on Etna Street Thursday evening for the regular monthly business meeting. Plans for the yearly picnic will be discussed and Mrs Harry Master and Mrs Eberling will serve as associate hostesses.
Pa Newc observes visitors in town this week and notes the new water fountains being used. He tests the East street fountain and finds the water cold. Seven lads fish under the Washington street bridge catching six fish about six inches long, remarkable for their size relative to the boys. Flower pots on East Washington and North street bridges brighten the area.
Lawmakers vent about Chicago gang violence urging stronger federal city cooperation. Representative Cooper says gangs terrorize nonconformists, while Johnson warns global unrest and Soviet influence threaten civilization. Resolutions push for federal investigations into crime and prison reform.
Lawmakers debate a tariff bill with Democrats warning of agricultural and cost of living harm while Republicans claim record protection for farmers and industry. Speeches span days ahead of potential fall election framing. Administration defense to start this afternoon as campaign rhetoric heightens.
Twenty planes are slated for the Bradford Field air circus with Major W Fulton Jackson directing the program. A parachute jump from 3000 feet is planned to target the First National Bank building after weather delays.
Miss Nance Pugh Miss Sara Burckart Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Helena Burckart, members of the New Castle organization of Business and Professional Women, attended a dinner for Butler BPW Monday evening at Butler. Guests included business women from Greenville Grove City and Wilkinsburg, along with Butler and New Castle representatives.
Two armed men assaulted B and O Railroad ticket agent John E. Dean in Braddock Pennsylvania last night after entering his station. Dean ignored a hands up warning and was knocked unconscious with a pistol butt. The robbers fled by taxi after taking 105 dollars from the till. Dean was hospitalized and released to his home.
Col Stevenson directs a large parade formation with divisions stationed along West Grant Street East Grant Street North Jefferson Street North Mercer Street and Parkstown. Aides Frank S Nessle M J Howard and Capt Frank H Hill command various veterans auxiliaries and marching units including Veterans of Foreign Wars Spanish American War American Legion Daughters of Civil War and Civil War era groups. The drill features four abreast alignment and public viewing as units assemble under Chief Marshal Stevenson.
The questions request personal identity within the Democratic party, number of children, and the governor of Porto Rico. The phrasing appears as a riddle style item or quiz prompt rather than a news article. No verifiable facts are provided to answer definitively.
The quote marks a teaching that salvation is by grace through faith and not from ourselves, described as a gift from God. The exact wording mirrors Ephesians 2:8 9 in the Bible.
The guide clarifies that continual describes events that occur in close succession, while continuous refers to something that goes on without stopping. It highlights common confusion and provides examples to distinguish the two in usage.
On this date in 1776 the Continental Congress established a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence. The move set the stage for formal colonial separation from Britain and the creation of a new nation.
Persons born on this day are noted as good talkers and quick to make friends, enjoying social interaction and warm rapport in daily life. The reading highlights outgoing charm and ease in forming connections as defining traits.
Answers list several names and items: John J. Raskob as national committee chairman, Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr named, Dutch Guiana referenced, and Eph ii 8 cited. The fragment appears as a miscellaneous answer key or citation list.
Realty transfers show Anna P Houk to W K Shively in the 1st ward for 1 dollar and Chas R Lenz to er in the 4th ward for 1 dollar. Several other parcels change hands in Shenango Slippery Rock Ellwood and Mt Jackson area for 1 dollar. A Pittsburgh pair, Mr and Mrs J Davison Craig, visited a friend in Mt Jackson on Sunday.
The article explains seasonal change via Earth's tilted axis and orbit. It notes the north pole points to the North Star, describes how winter turns to summer as the hemisphere tilts toward the sun, with direct sunlight in summer.
Robert Deacle of Sharpsville Pennsylvania a well known football star of Westminster College is improving at Jameson Memorial hospital after an automobile accident a week ago He is expected to be discharged within a few days Donald Parkinson another student injured at the same time has been discharged and Kenneth Miller is reported in satisfactory condition.
Troop 7 Girls Scouts led by Laura Whitlatch and Florence Davis plan a Thursday evening hike meeting at the Sheridan and Highland avenue corner at 5 15 carrying their own suppers. Section A of the Y S B class at the Third United Presbyterian church will meet Thursday evening at Mrs Frank Plush's Maryland avenue home.
The News will carry a complete account of the state G A R convention and auxiliaries during the sessions. Subscriptions for the convention week are 50 cents and can be taken at the News office and at The Castleton headquarters.
Lawrence county will likely participate in Penn State's annual farmers week opening Tuesday evening June 17 at State College with a dairy exposition and educational programs across agronomy animal husbandry and horticulture. The event ends June 19 with demonstrations talks and illustrated exhibits. Wednesday features three one act plays by Susquehanna Center and Luzerne county groups and a farm women program.
Harrisburg reports show the Allegheny County Bar Committee for Judge William B Linn spent $867 in his nomination bid for the Superior Court. An anonymous $10 donation to Pottsburg Children’s Hospital was reported. Other filings include Bohlen-Phillips Lawrence County committee at $1,750 received and $1,746 spent and Pinchot Westmoreland County committee at $800 received and $722 spent.
Police pursued a wide gang crackdown after a reporter Lingle was slain in Chicago. Six gangsters faced raids, including Aiello and Rizzo, as investigators linked the crime to Capone allies and the broader mob network. Several other gang figures were wounded or missing.
Police and bank officials completed the transfer of one million dollars from First National Bank to a temporary headquarters during remodeling. The cash was moved yesterday afternoon under heavy armed guard with secrecy to deter holdups.
The silver model of the Augustus Fountain from Ratheus treasurers has been shipped to New York and is on display at Amerop Travel Service on Madison Avenue. It joins Augsburg’s 400th anniversary observance of the Augsburg confession, June 15 to September 30. The piece was meant as a wedding gift for Ludwig II of Bavaria, which never occurred.
Members of the New Castle school board will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p m in the Administration Building for the regular monthly session. Mrs John E Elliott will be sworn in to replace Mrs John G Nothburtt who resigned. Elliott will serve the balance of the year and likely run in November to fill the remaining unexpired four year term.
In Angouleme near Gond-Pontouvre on June 10 two freak chickens hatched. One specimen has two heads four wings and four legs while the other shows three eyes with one atop its yellow head.
Mrs Nancy Nesbit Brooks aged 80 longtime Coal town resident died at home after a short illness She was born in Scotland October 9 1850 and came to America as a child She is survived by several children including Mrs Agnes Reynolds Robert Brooks Joseph Brooks and others Funeral services will be held from the family residence Wednesday at ay M D 8 T with interment in Oak Park cemetery
Boston June 10 International News Service reports Prof. Vergil D Reed of Boston University Marketing Department says jewelers should provide private booths for men choosing engagement rings and perfumes. He argues perfumes sell for emotional reasons like jewelry and enhance store experience.
An employee of the parks department will begin construction of tennis courts at George Washington Junior High School this week, following an announcement at city hall today.
City councilman Lou Genkinger left for Toronto to attend the Shriners convention underway. Mr and Mrs Clare Kennedy and Mrs Jennie Kennedy of Moravia attended the Children's Day exercises at Mt Jackson U P church on Sunday.
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