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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

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Fifty Leaders Of Industrial World Gather Day's Gathering At Field Club

Fifty members of the Allegheny Regional Advisory Board's executive committee attended the forenoon business sessions at the New Castle Field Clubhouse on the New Wilmington Road. Royal E. Cook presided as general chairman. The event included remarks on the Hardiner tornado photographs taken from a distance of miles as the funnel shaped twister struck. The meeting discussed arrangements with shipowners and railroad officials, with further public sessions planned for Thursday morning at The Cathedral auditorium.

Allegheny Regional Advis Ry New Castle Field Club New Wilmington New Castle Road Hardiner T W. Dickey Chamber of Miles Commerce Board of Cathedral New Castle Fields Club Chamber of Commerce James FP. Cope

Wealthy fools profit as Rockfeller Foundation spends lavishly

Beverly Hills report notes the Rockefeller Foundation spent 22,009,000 last year and 144,000,900 since 1813, praising rich donors while urging a shift from mere wealth to meaningful spending. The author laments many fools profit from riches rather than worthy aims.

Beverly Hills Cal Rockefeller Foundation Geopie Rte New

New Castle Welcomes Delegation From Eastern Ohio

Pa News observes New Castle as it hosts a large delegation from the eastern Ohio Potters district for a visit to Cascade Park on Saturday. The region expects at least 15 000 visitors amid ongoing prohibition controversy and a light docket at local courts.

Cascade Park Potters Ohio

Senate Rejection of Farm Measure Tests Hoover Plan

President Hoover faces a troubled path as the senate rejects the farm bill conference report after abandoning the debenture plan. Observers expect the House to defeat the debenture and return the bill to the senate for final enactment, following late-night talks.

Senate House Bill William K. Hutchinson Washington Hoover White House Congress Rouse

Death notices for Richards Jenkins Wolan locals

Death records list Thomas J. Richards aged 49 of 16 West Falls Street Mary Jane Jenkins aged 66 of 619 Long Avenue and Mrs Katherine Wolan aged 40 of 37 Elms Wood Street with local addresses.

Thomas J. Richards West Falls Street Mary Jane Jenkins Long Avenue Katherine Wolan Elms Wood Street

Build Dam to Hatch Trout at Game Farm

Deputy Game Commissioner Frank Johnston reports construction of a dam across the stream at the Jordan state game farm near Harlansburg will be used next spring to raise trout and boost farm activity. The farm hatched 1100 pheasants recently with 1500 eggs still setting and many eggs shipped for watching. the site attracts visitors and aims to protect game from varmints and prevent escape.

Jordan State Game Farm Harlansburg Frank Johnston Lawrence County New Castle Preterach Wesk Vernun

London Rumors Fly Over Prince of Wales Engagement

London newspapers speculate on a possible engagement between the Prince of Wales and Princess Ingrid of Sweden. Official denial comes from the prince’s private secretary, Sir Godfrey Thomas, as editors concentrate on the Swedish princess’s beauty and virtues.

London Prince of Wales Ingrid of Sweden Harry B. Flory International Ingrid Godfrey Thomas Londos

Justice Of Peace George Bailey Found Dead In Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh the body of Justice of the Peace George E. Bailey was found in his car in the garage of his Ingram district home. A note on the table read I’m out in the garage Harriet You’ll know all in the morning I can’t stand it The revolver and gunshot wound indicate suicide. His wife discovered him today.

International News Pittsburgh Justice of the Peace George E. Bailey Ingram Harriet Justice Bailey Murely

Midwest Storm Ravages Farms and Cities Across Several States

The Midwest endures one of its fiercest storms, with hail in parts of Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Indiana and Michigan and strong winds driving rain. Electrical storms hamper traffic in Chicago as lightning ignites several fires. Frank Fiser 43 suffers a fractured skull after being struck by a falling sign.

Swedish Aviators Forced To Land On Trans Atlantic Flight

Captain Albin Ahrenberg and two companions attempted a flight from Iceland to Greenland then New York. They took off at 8 41 a m Iceland time from Ivigtut Greenland and landed again shortly after. This was the fourth start since yesterday morning.

Vinternational News Service Reykjavik Iceland Albin Ahrenberg Stockholm New York Ivigtut Greenland Tima

Campbell Case Ready For Jury Sometime Today

Henry Colin Campbell faces a jury in Elizabeth New Jersey Supreme Court as prosecutors seek the death penalty for the confessed torch slaying of his wife Mildred Mawry on February 23. Campbell admits guilt but argues his morphine use erased intent and premeditation, claiming a mental blank. His wife Rosalie Campbell testifies in support of her husband.

International News Service Elizabeth N. J Henry Colin Campbell Supreme Court Mldred Mawry Campbell Rosalie Campbell

Weather Summary From New Castle Water Works Station

Daily Weather Report shows maximum 86 and minimum 67 degrees with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. River stage at 4.7 feet and falling. Reported by U S Weather Observer B J Johnson at the New Castle Water Co pump station.

U. S B. J. Johnson New Caste Water Co

City Considers Bond Issue For 1 Million Over 5 Years

Council approves moving ahead with a November vote on a bond issue to finance about 1 million dollars of improvements over two five year periods. Planned sewer and street projects include 450000 for sanitary sewers, 300000 for streets, and at least 250000 for storm sewers with exact totals to be set after engineer estimates. The city engineer will draft plans for storm sewers in several districts and the Euclid Sheridan avenue comparison suggests Euclid may save costs.

Council Robert White Tuesda Elby Engin Euclid Avenue North Mercer Street Shenango Sheridan Avenue Miller Fuller & McClintock

Battery B Day Set For June 28

Plans by North Beaver township committees for Battery B Day at Mt Jackson on June 26 include a noon dinner at the K of F hall and an afternoon program in Mt Jackson high school auditorium. One Battery B survivor, David N Needler of Edenburg, will attend. About 12 Civil War veterans and others will participate alongside Spanish American War and World War veterans. The day’s speaker is yet to be announced. W S Caskey is president and chairman. E O Reed is vice chairman. Miss continues.

North Beaver Township Mt. Jackson K. of F. Hall Mb. Jackson Mt. Jackson High School David N. Needler Edenburg Needles John Craig Gatlery Tose Famions Old Battery W. S. Caskey E. O. Reed Miss International News Service Morritown Ray Mowdray Wilson Colestown Horace Friends John Brannon Filishures Moorestown Wilson St Whose Burlington County Young Roberts

Jaworski Gang Leader Taken for Trial in Allegheny Case

Somerset County waives claim to Felix Pertak the alleged brains of the Jaworski gang so he can face murder charges in Allegheny County. District Attorney Samuel Gardner says Pertak will be tried if the waiver is granted and police pursue the gang’s hold ups and killings.

Jaworski Gang Tnternational News Service Pittsburgh Felix Ferrari Jaworski Pandit Allegheny County Somerset County Samuel Gardner Paul Jaworski

Austrian Girl Crowned Miss Universe by Judges

Miss Lisl Geldarbeiter of Austria was crowned Miss Universe after a six to one judges vote. She entered as Miss Joustiva in Palehyilude and defeated 44 foreign hopefuls and 34 U.S. states contestants, while Miss Irene Rhiber of New York was runner-up.

Vantersatmnaal Galveston Tex Austria Lisl Geldarbeiter Magda Demetrescu Bowmenia

Convent Construction Contract Awarded for St. Jas Pallott

The contract for the new convent of St. Jas Pallott was awarded to Willy Vaughn for the construction of a brick two story building on Lawrence Street and Cochran Way. Groundbreaking has begun and officials aim to finish before the September school term opens, with a 31 by 69 feet footprint and modern facilities.

St. Jas Pallott Wiia Vaughn Weisenborges St. Josephus Breen Lawrency Street Cochran Way

Mobilization Against River Smuggling Involving 200 Plus Agents

Authorities announce a large scale operation targeting river smuggling with more than two hundred agents deployed nationwide. Pittsburgh division leads efforts as the campaign intensifies across all states.

Dievroll United States Raway Avery

Breaks Leg In Fall At Harrow Valley Hospital

A fall at Harrow Valley hospital on Tuesday broke a patient’s leg. Medical staff treated the settler and stabilized him for further care.

Untold Tale of a Pinch Hitter in Hard Luck Story

An obscure account mentions a pinch hitter named Arthur Mometer and a group battling hidden foes. The text mixes garbled lines about weather, gears, and local places with muted references to a formier, a grainy river scene, and a transient figure, leaving uncertain events.

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