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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1929
Page
2
An Eastern Star banquet notice outlines guest invitations, seating, and purchase arrangements for a $50,600 item. It references a president and local officers and mentions a district schedule with a May or Tuesday timing. Some lines are garbled but indicate a formal civic or fraternal event.
Borough papers note community meetings with the Rainbow and Syria Mosque events. Candidates discuss offices for tomorrow’s election while a Basque delegation files credentials. Jessie Berlin and Thomas Meany named as key figures, with other posts in doubt as headquarters convene.
The page blends film listings such as Movietone acts and Mack Sennett titles with casual notes on cinema and theater. It reports warm nights, hay crops on Highland avenue, a near-mishap at Mil and Washington, and drivers urged to heed a safety zone on South Mill Street. Weather forecasts predict rain for today while railroad and traffic statistics from 1923 are cited, alongside road widening work on Wilmington road and city maintenance on street signals and the old fire bell atop the former station.
Pa Newe reports Elizabeth Macklin receives praise for 12 years of perfect public school attendance. The paper mentions New Castle’s GAR reunion next year and a World War II era soldiers’ gathering this November. It also notes tennis court improvements, road ditching work, a A R A B advisory board meeting, a golf outing, a Scout jamboree, and the countdown to summer vacation.
A rumored engagement involving the British heir and Princess Ingrid of Sweden creates excitement in London. Ingrid, daughter of the Swedish crown prince, is linked to American heiress Estelle Manville through marriage. A Mayfair party and possible official announcement are noted amid conjecture.
Police say Paul Jaworski gang confessed to several murders and payroll holdups. Fertak captured after international search. Golsa John named as driver. Beadl ing and Mellenaucer killings tied to the armored payroll car dynamiting. Jaworski faces electric chair. District Attorney to prepare indictment against Fertak.
Leora Hanna reports a community meeting setting Batter B Day for June 28. New officers will be chosen at a June 26 afternoon gathering at Mt Jacksom School. Dinner committee includes Mrs Robinson Mrs White and Mrs Taylor. Multiple committees list members and roles with names and affiliations. A Boy Scout troupe will assist as reception and guide visitors to nearby points.
A Senate move to block a Parm debenture revenue provision triggers clashes over party loyalty and presidential stance. House Republicans fear political repercussions for voting yes, while administration allies warn of broader political fallout as absent members may be recalled.
The council plans a bond issue next November asking voters to approve 300000 for street improvements 50000 for parks and playgrounds and about 259009 to 300000 for storm sewers as part of a five year program. If approved at state level the bonds may proceed. officials urge citizen input and responsibility on the decision.
The troop non-commissioned officers will gather at 7:30 under Lieutenant John Ree. Details indicate arrangements and participation by Tesep Bees in Ve and related items for the upcoming event.
A fragment discusses the summer solstice the sun's rays on Cancer and its precession into Gemini. It includes zodiac notes and questions about mythology and poets, asking who was the Poet of the Sierras and the god of having. It ends with a list of names for answers.
Funeral notices report services for Eleanor Moore McCreary at her parents home with Rev Walter Emerson Ch of First Presbyterian officiating. Other deaths include Thomas J. Richards of Hills and Katherine Wolan of 37 Blunwood, with services set or pending. Burial plans mention Greenwoods cemetery and Graceline memorial, with pallbearers listed as relatives and friends.
A fragment notes a W C T U and L T L gathering on the West Side at 9 30 with a mention of a person at 17 Avenue. The text is incomplete but indicates a church or civic group event.
Complaints filed after cows owned by two residents were found running at large in Hillcrest Avenue, damaging ears and lawns and prompting police involvement.
Workmen digging in the church lot on South Jefferson Street uncovered bones believed to be human remains. Coroner Caldwell and Coroner Lue conducted an inspection at the site while authorities prepared a report, with details pending identification of the skeleton.
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