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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
29
News notes the sinking of a U.S. steamer with the May 21 date reported and Washington awaiting fuller details on the incident. The brief item names the vessel and outlines the inquiry into causes and consequences as officials gather information.
Washington reports the 7000 ton Robin Moor was torpedoed in the Atlantic between Brazil and Africa. Eleven survivors were picked up by Brazilian ship Ozorio after the May 21 sinking. Brazilian and U S officials seek details while confirming non military cargo and no navy lease relation.
Croton youngsters from the large unit organize for the Flag Day procession under John Rubeis. The Croton band meets at North Street School at 2 15 and assembles at 1 15 at Croton School grounds before marching to the Croton Methodist church and then to the Legion Home with aides coordinating the groups.
The Lawrence Journal describes New Castle as a growing borough at the Shenango and Neshannock junction with Erie extension canal connections. It notes two rolling mills, a window glass factory, nail works, and other الصناes plus water power, coal, iron ore, and multiple churches and lodges. The piece praises the Orizaba Tron Works and Cosalo Iron company, mentions weekly newspapers, and envisions New Castle soon rivaling Birmingham.
In Pittsburgh on June 10, Local 117 CIO Utility Workers approved a strike at Duquesne Light Colfax plant by 97 percent. The walkout would begin Wednesday midnight and affect defense work in Allegheny and Beaver counties as power curtailment impacts the defense industrial area.
The First Baptist church hosts a Youth Conference starting Monday evening with Rev. Richard Harvey of Erie delivering the opening address. Union Young People sponsors the event. Mrs. Fred Ruhl leads singing and offers baritone solos. An 7:30 talk by Harvey titled Christianity Is Too Unreasonable follows a 15 minute children’s lesson by Ruhl. a 7 o’clock prayer meeting precedes the service.
Informations were filed on June 9 by dog law investigator Howard E. McLure against seven persons at Edenburg R D 1 and R D 2 Lowellville Mahoning township for unlawfully owning or harboring unlicensed dogs over six months old. They must appear before Squire H M Reynolds in Union township.
Sergeant Roderick Edwards and corporals George Eve Andy Fronius Joe Mulcahy along with privates Howard Gettings Adam Smith and Minner from Battery F 190th Field Artillery are on ten days furlough visiting relatives and friends at Camp Shelby Mississippi. Keep a piece of alum in the drawer with silverware to prevent tarnish.
Vincent Guy Wadlinger son of Mr and Mrs Louis F Wadlinger 212 Bluff Street is in the 1941 graduating class of Youngstown College. Wadlinger received a Bachelor in Business Administration diploma during commencement exercises conducted Friday evening. The services of your local State Employment Office are offered without charge to workers and employers.
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