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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1932

Page

2

Bessemer Seniors Receive Diplomas in Evening Commencement

Bessemer High School held its annual commencement in the auditorium with 34 seniors earning diplomas. Dr. Robert F. Galbreath of Westminster College delivered the address, as the program included processional music, speeches on education and democracy, and the presentation of diplomas to graduates such as Bernice Anderson and Edith Rowe.

Bessemer Robert F. Galbreath Westminster College Schubert High School W. J. Engle Carrie Veropoil Robert E. Galbreath Song of India Rimiski-Korsakoff High School Ccekuvan Robert Rowe Zamecnik Aan Gerald E. Nord Bernice Anderson Florence Anderson Matt Afric Patsy Augustine Mildred Bekoski Agnes Bernhard Charles Cantleberry Dorothy Cracraft Patsy DeCerbo Pete Diana Ruth Eaton Dorothy Engle Eva Johnson Kenneth Johnson Frank Karo Reynold Kimink

Rotary speakers thrills promised at Castleton luncheon

The Castleton Rotary will host Rev. C. W. Johnstone, pastor of Central Christian church, as speaker. Johnstone is a former circus man who once owned a 37 car show and is expected to entertain with big top thrills.

Castleton Felow C. W. Johnstone Johnstone Central Christian Church George Lyon Ellwood Grant Waddle Clearfield

Ex servicemen marchers face small postwar pay

The article notes ex service men marching to the capital sought Red Cross aid here and some would receive only 50 to 100 dollars upon discharge. It also reports the post office ready to implement new postal rates effective July 6 with a Monday briefing to explain the increases.

Red Cross

Robbers Torture Victim and Take $2000 in Cash

State Police hunt for six armed men who escaped with $2000 in cash and jewelry after torturing Herman Meier, a Betsy’s Landing dance hall proprietor, trussing him and burning his feet before throwing him into a quagmire. His mother, 65 year old Mrs. Margaret Meier, was forced to reveal valuables’ location.

International News Service Mays Landing N. J Herman Meier Betsy’s Landing Meier Margaret B. Meier

Barkley Triggers Laugh With Absent Dickinson Remark

In Washington on June 11, Senator Barkley of Kentucky, the Democratic convention keynoter, pretended to have a pair with Senator Dickinson of Iowa who was absent on unnecessary business. Republican senators mocked the joke as they sought words after the quip during a roll call.

International News Service Washington Senator Dickinson Iowa Barkley Kentucky Dickinson Senate

Order Erection of New Bridge Between Rochester and Bridgewater

The Public Service Commission ordered construction of a new bridge over the Pennsylvania railroad tracks and Beaver River between Rochester and Bridgewater. Estimated cost is 259472 dollars with 2814 dollars for property damages and a completion date of December 31, 1932. The bridge replaces a highway crossing destroyed by fire in April 1931.

International News Service Harrisburg Pennsylvania Railroad Beaver River Rochester Bridgewater Public Service Commission

Ex convict driver tied to Lindbergh kidnap case

Ernest Brinkert, ex convict chauffeur, is arrested in New Rochelle and waives extradition. Inspector Harry Walsh and Jersey City police take him to Jersey City while investigations focus on his alibi, handwriting, and possible links to Violet Sharpe and the Lindbergh baby case.

New York Ernest Brinkert New Rochelle Harry W. Walsh Jersey City Brinkert White Plains N. Y Brenkert Violet Charpe Dwight W. Morrow Englewood Violet Sharpe

Deaths of the Day in Wadsworth and Nearby Areas

Multiple obituaries list Billy White and his family in Wadsworth Ohio with funeral services at his grandmother's home and Oak Park cemetery. Lazzarino Cessarino, 39, died after illness at his Mercer Street home, with services at St. Vitus church. Hannah J. Porter, 82, dies near New Bedford after a lingering illness. services at her residence and Evergreen cemetery. Robert Black, 61, of Volant, dies in Jameson Memorial Hospital after three weeks illness. funeral plans pending. Elizabeth Regina Shehy of Villa Marie to be buried at Villa Marie Cemetery after service at Villa Marie church. Emma Singer, 67, dies at 268 West Falls. services at West Walls Street with Grace land cemetery burial. Samuel S. McMurray, 69, dies in North Beaver Township after long illness. funeral at his home with interment in Bethel cemetery.

Billy White Little Billy White Ben White Wadsworth, O Mary Dalzell Cedar Street G. Durlee Wadsworth Lazzarino Cessarino Mercer Street St. Vitus Church Elizabeth Cessarino St. Vitus Hannah J. Porter Julius Porter New Bedford Evergreen Cemetery Robert Black Volant Jameson Memorial Hospital Ireland Jacob Margaret Black William Black Charles Smith Matilda Grimm Margaret Grant Cleveland, O Florence Penman Mercer Thomas Spiers New Castle Volant Methodist Church Elizabeth Regina Shehy Villa Marie George Scott Sheets Street Emma Singer West Falls Street Singer A. M. E. Church Steubenville Edna Clark Steuvenville Ernest Allen Iola Allen Samuel S. McMurray North Beaver Township Taylor Township Joseph and Elizabeth Hoopengartner McMurray Robert Bloom Lodge Knights of Pythias of Mary Etta McMurray George Neill Bethel United Presbyterian Church Bethel Cemetery

Brinkert Questioned in Lindbergh Kidnap Case by Jersey City Inspector

New Rochelle taxi driver Brinkert, alleged companion of Violet Sharpe on the Lindbergh kidnapping night, is subjected to lengthy questioning by Inspector Harry Walsh and Lt Walter Keaton. He repeats his claim of spending March 1 with his wife in Bridgeport, Conn, as investigators check his alibi across multiple stops.

Bridgeport Conn Alpine Ernest Brinkert Violet Sharpe Brinkert Condon New Rochelle Detroit Robert Burns England Edna Sharpe Scotland Yard Elmer and Amend New York Hopewell Ralph Gillady Bergen County Englewood Helen Brinkert Mary Brinkert Col H. Norman Schwarzkopf Harry Walsh Jersey City Curtis Sourland Mountains Lindbergh Jersey Road John Hughes Curtis New Jersey Walsh Lieut Walter Keaton Jersey Trenton

Delegates Preview Chicago Convention Platform Fight

Delegates prepare for a Chicago convention likely to focus on platform battles over Prohibition and unemployment rather than the presidential race. The field for president and vice president appears limited to Hoover and Curtis as discussions spark color and controversy. A market pool remark notes capital and naive bets as two key factors.

S. John Irvine, Jr Evans City Herbert Hoover Charles Curtis Chicago Resolutions Committee

New Trial Granted In Robison Case

Judge James A. Chambers grants a new trial for Charles T. Robison and Lela Robison against Richard and Rachael Johns after a verdict for defendants in an action arising from a lease and household goods. Martha D. Trimble v Menne Milling Co opens judgment. defendants must file an affidavit of defense within fifteen days after service validity questions in a car accident case.

Charles T. Robison Lela Robison Richard Rachael Johns James A. Chambers Replevin Martha D. Trimble Menne] Milling Company

New Revenue Tax Law Is Reviewed

The Revenue Act of 1932 became law on June 6 1932 at 5 pm with D B Heiner warning that the act takes effect that date. It outlines dates for income tax estate tax gift tax and other levies with various start times and lists taxables including lubricating oil automobiles candy chewing gum furs jewelry radios refrigerators sporting goods firearms cameras matches soft drinks tires tubing gasoline and services such as telephone telegraph electric energy bank checks and boat use.

D. B. Heiner

Sons Of Veterans Prepare For State Convention

Oscar L. Jackson camp No. 249 of the Sons of Union Veterans will attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Harrisburg starting Sunday June 19. Delegates include George Partington Herman Gilbert Raymond Gilbert Ralph Campbell Frank Hill Neal Williams Jr and Captain W D Park.

Oscar L. Jackson Sons of Union Veterans Grand Army of the Republic Harrisburg George Partington Herman Raymond Gilbert Jackson Camp Ralph M Campbell Frank W. Hill Neal Williams, Jr W. D. Park Sons of Veterans Reserve

Post Office Receipts Rise Slightly From 1931 Figures

New Castle post office receipts for the first nine business days of the current month total $5,128.88 up from $4,983.51 for the same period in June 1931. Officials reported the year to date increase reflects a modest rise in postal revenue compared with last year.

New Castle

Portrait Exhibit Extended by Seavy's Studio

Due to strong interest the Portrait display will stay open Monday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons the 13th 14th and 15th. Local 21 announces the extended viewing at Seavy's Studio.

Seavy

Youths Steal Padlocks In North Hill Areas

A juvenile court session heard a group of youths who had been stealing padlocks from doors on Young Street and nearby north hill. Six padlocks were linked to owners. six remain with ownership unsettled. Youths are held at the police station pending identification.

Charles B. Mayne Young Street North Hill the Po

Fragmented Note on Mood Interventions and Hope Lost

A cryptic reflection cites 83 642 methods to stop the low mood, expressing surrender to identifying the effective one. The line suggests frustration with excessive remedies and the failure to determine the true cause or solution.

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