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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

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Republicans Seek Substitute For The New Deal At Grass Roots Meet

Springfield Illinois June 11 The 8000 Republican farmers at a ten state grass roots conference denounce the Roosevelt program as all wrong yet struggle to frame an alternative to the AAA and NRA. They note farm aid has helped mid western producers and crop curtailment won wide support, but offer no concrete plan.

Springfield Til Roosevelt Conference of Ten Prairie States Farm Belt Resolutions Committee AAA NRA Lincoln Washington

Suburban Day Bargains Boost New Castle Merchants

June’s Suburban Day in New Castle brings nearly fifty merchants together for a city wide bargain event. Shoppers can find kitchen tables, oriental rugs, summer clothes at September prices, and deals on foodstuffs hardware shoes and more. Come downtown to explore the Suburban Day specials and let your conscience guide your purchases.

New Castle

Large portion of ransom paid recovered by authorities

Lake City reports more than $100,000 of kidnapped ransom recovered as a third gang member eludes capture in Butte Montana. Officials say the investigation continues as authorities secure the bulk of the payment and pursue remaining suspects.

Butte

City notices and improvements tease local readers

The piece notes daily visits to the Jordan State Game Farm near Harlansburg during peak hatching season with special display pens for visitors. It mentions a Westminster College sign on a New Bedford abutment guiding motorists from Ohio to the college and reports new street signs going up in seventh ward after misnames and fallen signs. A resident discovers Mill street ends at Grant after signs are erected and a traffic light is installed at Mill and Washington Streets.

Jordan State Game Farm Harlansburg Westminster College New Bedford New Bedford-Sharon College Ohio Seventh Ward Grant and Highland Ave Mill and Grant St Mill Street Grant

Daily Weather Report Summary

Daily weather report shows a 24 hour period ending at 9 am with a maximum of 80 and a minimum of 53. No precipitation occurred. River stage measured 3.9 feet. Year ago on the same date the max was 89 and min 53 with 0.01 inches of precipitation.

U. S

Woman Juror Collapses In Trial Of Doctor

A Lancaster juror fainted in the box during the trial of Dr. H C Zimmerly charged with two illegal operations. The judge declared a mistrial and a new jury will be chosen this afternoon as the juror recovers from a chronic heart ailment.

International News Service Lancaster H. C. Zimmerly Mechanics Grove Commonwealth Gladys Lawson Calvert, Md B. C. Atlee Hettie G. Grassel

Hospitals May Get Increase In State Support

Jameson Memorial hospital would receive 32200 and Ellwood City hospital 12420 for the coming biennium if the general hospital appropriation bill passes in its present form. The bill totals 8636204.75, up 1082844.75 from the current appropriation, with 130 of 162 state aided hospitals increased.

Jameson Memorial Hospital Ellwood City Hospital General Hospital Jameson Wellwood City George H., Earle Cohen House Senate

Testimony Taken in City Hall Compensation Hearings

Referee S F Dobrowolski held hearings today before the Workmen's Compensation board. Testimony was taken in four cases including Lara Boyle versus John Frican ish and Jordan Bailey versus AS & T P, plus Antonio Gadzalki versus AS & T P and R R Bell versus Royer Coal company.

S. F. Dobrowolski Workmen's Compensation Board City Hall Lara Boyle John Fricanish Jordan Bailey AS & T P Antonio Gadzalki R. R. Bell Royer Coal

Leesburg Man Fatally Hurt at Coal Mine Accident

Leesburg resident Lewis M. Parshall, 56, died on the operating table at Mercer hospital after a falling timber fracture at 1:30 p.m. at the M. F. Crawford coal mine in Leesburg. Parshall, a carpenter, was helping build a new tipple. several nearby workers escaped injury. He belonged to the Leesburg Presbyterian church.

Leesburg Lewis M. Parshall Mercer Hospital Parshall M. F. Crawford Crawford Mr. Parshall Leesburg Presby

Ozark Smile Girl Contest Named In Joplin

Miss Betty King of Joplin Missouri is picked to contest with 18 other girls as Ozark Smile Girl. The winner is the girl with the most attractive smile in the Missouri Arkansas Ozarks.

Betty King Joplin Ozark Missouri-Arkansas Ozarks

Two Bodies Found After Canfield Oil Fire Ruins

In Coraopolis the Canfield Oil Company refinery ruins yielded the bodies of two victims from the $200,000 blaze. Anthony Martina aged 42 and Charles W. Hyatt aged 72, both of Coraopolis, were found near the filter room door, the blast site that demolished the plant.

International News Service Pittsburgh Canfield Oil Company Coraopolis Anthony Martina Charles W. Hyatt

Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping Suspects Face Transit Probe

Police and federal agents hunted William Mahan in Butte Montana as preparations were made by U S men to move Herman Waley and his wife Margaret from Salt Lake City to Tacoma to confront their nine year old victim George Weyerhaeuser. Waley and his wife confessed to the $200000 kidnapping after arrest in Salt Lake City.

Butte Mont William Mahan Weyerhaeuser United States-men Herman Waley Margaret Salt Lake City Tacoma George Weyerhaeuser Waley

Conspiracy case ready for jury action in Chambers court

David McMahon and Mrs. M Belle Emery face a conspiracy charge connected to the numbers racket as trial proceeds before Judge James A Chambers. Defense emphasizes good character. Commonwealth witnesses detail property ownership and payments.

David McMahon M. Belle Emery James A. Chambers Commonwealth Charles E. Medard McMahon Mr. Emery

Unable To Agree On Man's Guilt In Ohio Trial

Youngstown Ohio June 11 A jury of twelve including six women and six men failed to reach a verdict in the George Davis case after more than 75 hours of deliberation Davis who confessed to killing Thomas E McLean a garage watchman during a robbery faced a new trial after an insanity plea and a prior death sentence was vacated by Judge David Jenkins The jury was dismissed without a verdict as the defendant sought a different outcome while public attention lingered on the case

International News Service Youngstown George Davis Thomas E. McLean Davis David Jenkins

Flower Show Opens At Cathedral In Lawrence County

The Lawrence County Garden Club presents its 1935 flower show at the Cathedral, open from 2 this afternoon until 10 tonight. Visitors view colorful exhibits in the lobby and porch, with a wildlife display and educational division among the featured attractions described as the club’s best effort.

Lawrence County Garden Club Garden Club

Local man attends 50-year class reunion

W. A. Stone of Boyles avenue returns from Chester Military Academy near Philadelphia after attending the 50th anniversary of his class. Two others from the district, Messrs Hubbard and Fry of Pittsburgh, also attended. The class was featured on the platform with Cordell Hull receiving an honorary degree and several distinguished speakers.

W. A. Stone Boyles Avenue Chester Military Academy Chester Philadelphia Mr. Stone Messrs Hubbard and Fry Pittsburgh Cordell Hull

Liquor Law Changes Bill Clears Pennsylvania House

The Achterman Blumberg Witkin Melchiorre measure altering state liquor laws passed the house 138 to 48 and goes to the senate for concurrence. The Harmuth bill creating a permanent state planning board was approved 200 to 0 and sent to the senate.

International News Service Harrisburg Achterman - Blumberg - Witkin - Melchiorre House Senate Harmuth

Dan Cupid Busy In Teacher Ranks

The city eyes a summer trend as about 20 teachers may wed before Labor Day. At Benjamin Franklin Junior High seven arrows hit the mark in a playful school archery scene, while resignations loom for Friday night school board actions.

Dan Cupid Benjamin Franklin

Gunmen Slay Woman in Berwyn Hotel Room

In Chicago area, two gunmen forced open a Berwyn Hotel room, shot Mrs. J Williams wife of a traveling salesman after awakening her with a slap. Keeney hotel manager says five shots were fired then two more after reloading. Woman identified as Mrs. J Williams.

International News Service Chicago Berwyn J. Williams Harry Keeney Keeney

G A R Member Samuel Baker Dies at 88 in Wampum

Samuel Baker, an 88 year old Civil War veteran of Lawrence County, died Monday at his Wampum home after a long lifetime of service. Born in Taylor township in 1847 to James and Mary Melision Baker, he enlisted in his teens, served under fire, and was captured on April 20, 1864, spending ten months in captivity. Continued on page Tw-

Lawence County Samuel Baker Wampum Taylor Township James and Mary Melision Baker

Celebration Opens Two Day St Anthony’s Day Run On Southside

New Castle celebrates St Anthony’s Day with a two day program on the Southside. General Chairman Angelo Chill says plans are ready for a gala observance through Thursday night. Opening ceremonies start Wednesday at 2 pm with a bandstand at Phillips Hill. A concert is set for Thursday evening from 8 to 11. A shrine of St Anthony, replica of Padua, will be dedicated. Two Masses are scheduled Thursday morning at 8 and 10 o’clock.

New Castle Angelo Chill Southside Phillips Hill St. Anthony St. Anthony At Padua Anthony Basile Angelo Long

Death notices for Houk Parshall Baker Dalton

Obituaries list Mrs Albert Houk 80 Shenango township Lewis M Parshall 56 Leesburg Samuel Baker 88 Wampum and Daniel Dalton 68 Lawrence county home with brief notices of their passing.

Albert Houk Shenango Township Lewis M. Parshall Leesburg Samuel Baker Wampum Daniel Dalton Lawrence County

Tindal Injured In Jefferson Street Crash

Tindal of Willow Grove is in Jameson Memorial hospital after his bakery truck overturned several times on North Jefferson Street near Grant Street at about 10 am. Witnesses say Thomas L. Hamm of Wilkinsburg drove an auto from Grant Street when it collided with the bakery truck, causing the rollover.

Colbert. Tindal Willow Grove Jameson Memorial Hospital Jefferson Grant Street Jefferson Street Thomas L. Hamm Wilkinsburg

Prohibit Shooting Of Fireworks Here

Residents in various sections of the city were kept awake last night by a bombardment and tonight city policemen will go into action to capture boys exploding fireworks prohibited by city ordinance. Chief of Police John F Haven says the ordinance forbids display sale and discharge of fireworks inside city limits.

Chy John F Haven

Hoover announces $90,000 more ransom recovered in Weyerhaeuser case

J Edgar Hoover says about 90000 dollars of the Lindbergh style Weyerhaeuser ransom has been found ninety miles from Washington. With 15155 seized earlier in a car in Butte Montana, more than 100000 of the 200000 ransom is now recovered as the kidnapper case nears full resolution.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover Weyerhaeuser Salt Lake City William Mahan Butte Mont Lindbergh George Weyerhaeuser Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Army of Federal

Feuchtwanger Resigns NRA Lawrence County Chair

Marcus Feuchtwanger steps down as Lawrence County NRA chairman ahead of the June 16 termination date. The resignation accompanies a Supreme Court ruling and a pending NRA act in Congress. Feuchtwanger will not serve in the role regardless of future action.

NRA Supreme Court Marcus Feuchtwanger Lawrence County Washington Feuchtwanger

Sign Says Keep Off But Chickens Don’t Read

A speaker muses that dogs and chickens should be sent to school to learn to spell and read signs, warning of a heavy fine for breaking rules. He notes chickens cannot read and asks why signs should matter when the weather is hot at eighty three.

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