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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

2

Firing Squad Seen For Eight Condemned Generals

Moscow dispatch reports eight Soviet military leaders were condemned for treason and to be executed by firing squad. The group includes Marshal Mikhail Tukhachevsky and seven generals. The trial was secret under 1934 law with no appeal or clemency.

James E. Brown Sens Moscow Russia Bs Mighty Red Army Supreme Court Eric Soviet Union Red Army R. P. Eide Gman B. M. Feldman K. ¥. Putne Vv. M. Primakov Tukhachevsky Soviet Russia Napoleon

Governor Davey Steel Agreement Efforts Resume

Governor Davey seeks to resume steel industry talks with SWOC focusing on representation of members, non discrimination, and no coercion or solicitation on company property. The pact would bar closed shops, ensure union policing, and prevent illegal strikes or strikes during the agreement period.

Davey SWOC

SWOC Nebo Strike Talks Continue At Governor’s Mansion

Argetsinger and Voss led Youngstown Sheet and Tube representatives at a conference with SWOC and Republic Steel officials at the governor’s mansion. Argetsinger said the company could not accept the first governor’s proposal, while Voss asserted no alternative proposals existed and stressed ongoing negotiations. Murray said SWOC would negotiate a written agreement based on the governor’s recommendations.

J. ©. Argetsinger General Couse Youngstown Sheet and Tube Frank Purnell Argetsinger J. A. Voss Thomas F. Veach Republic Steel R. M. Welch Purnell Voss Murray SWOC

BEN FRANKLIN BOOSTERS MEET IN NEW CASTLE

Boyle spoke on the association work affecting New Castle. Frank S. Hoyt, Assemblyman Guy V. Murray, George L. Burton, State Senator William J. Broe Jr., Highway Superintendent John B. Shaw, and Assemblymen Carmi G. Prestor and James B. Kelso attended. Shaw said the final highway gap west of Edenburg viaduct was planned for summer but may be delayed by highway department changes. he and Senator Broe will press officials in Harrisburg Tuesday.

Edenburg Highway Department Senator Broe Harrisburg

Notables Assist at DuPont Wedding Embroidered List Continues

Notables to assist at the DuPont wedding include Glen Head and Mrs. Thomas Le Boutillier, Miss Roosevelt as matron of honor, and an array of Roosevelt and DuPont relatives. Ushers listed span Washington to Providence and beyond, highlighting a high society ceremony. An auto truck collision on Croton avenue and East Washington street involved Zel Smith and William Duffry. A final line notes civil service as a longstanding provision for those unable to earn a living.

Fege Glen Head Long Island Thomas le Boutillier New York City John Boettiger Seattle Wash Roosevelt James Roosevelt Washington, D. C Elliot Roosevelt Fort Worth Eldredge Jackson Providence A. J Zel Smith Bronx William Duffry West Grant Street Croton Avenue East Washington Street

Pennsylvania News Cites Plane Crash Victims In Utah

PA Newc Observes reports that victims were found in a plane crash on a Utah mountainside. Sergeant Grover C. Syling of the city police, noted for his flower display on Sutton Street, draws attention. North Mercer Street paving requires extension beyond Sheridan Avenue due to recent roadwork. The season promises a strong fruit yield as trees show heavy green fruit ready to ripen.

Grover C. Syling City Police Department Sutton Street North Hill Street North Mercer Street Sheridan Avenue

Youngstown Council Grants Mayor Emergency Powers

Youngstown leaders debate a council measure granting Mayor Evans authority to hire staff set pay rates and acquire supplies during an emergency. Councilman Innocenzo Vagnozzi opposed the ordinance as critics clash over city and county responses to labor actions and the steel strike amid looming general strike talk.

Evans Youngstown Innocenzo Vagnozzi Youngstown Central Labor Body Anthony Hubbard Hubbard CIO Central Labor Body Elity Council Grantig Lionel Evans

Class of Nurses to be Graduated

East Brook street residents seek city water mains extension to city limits for water service and fire protection. Jameson Memorial Hospital graduation program features Rev G S Bennett, Dr R F Galbreath, and Mrs Julia Kemperdina with diplomas and pins, reception to follow at Nurses Home. The News By Mail One Year Five Dollars.

Alice L. Simpson Melva M. Snyder Lucile J. White Betty J. Woleslagle G. S. Bennett Fred L. Rentz Jameson Memorial Hospital R. F. Galbreath Westminster College Julia Kemperdina School of Nursing Rentz S. B. Ir‘ying First U. PB Mary Virginia Patterson First Christian Church Water Service East Brook Street

Strike spreads to Johnstown amid steel labor protests

Strikes spread to Johnstown as CIO officials lead action against Republic Steel Corporation Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Inland Steel. Workers demand contract terms on wages hours recognition and working conditions while mills continue to run under reduced schedules. State police may be deployed as authorities curb unrest and drinking establishments near strike zones are ordered closed.

Conemaugh and Blacklick Cambria Pennsylvania Railroad David Watkins CIO Steel Workers Organizing Committee Republic Steel Corporation Youngstown Sheet and Tube Ihland ‘Steel Skid Bethlehem Watkins Michael J. Boyle Carmbria County Governor's Office Daniel J. Shields C. H. Elliott CLO

May Investigate Strike Disorders Continues

The Senate committee considers actions over strikes with Ohio post offices refusing to mail food and medicine packages during picket lines. Senator Guffey charges steel company officials incited trouble and would call executives from Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Inland Steel. Senator McKellar plans to summon postmasters to support Bowes’s claim that steel firms tried to use government to break the strike. Howes defends the department’s decision to withhold trucks into plants amid safety concerns.

Ohio Uiiu Guffey Pennsylvania Republic Youngstans Sheet & Tube Inland Steel Companies McKellar Tennessee W.W. W. Bowes Howes

Rebels threaten to raze Bilbao in plane attack

Rebels renewed the push on Bilbao as 60 planes bombed outer defenses near Lazama killing thirty. German warning of retaliation followed any attack on German vessels. Fighting continued from Mount Vizcargut as insurgents press toward the capital’s fortified defenses.

Bilbaq Ment Bilbgo Rk Pine Wood Lazama Mount Vizcargut Bilbao

Deaths of the Day in New Castle and Nearby

Deaths of the Day notes John H. Donegan 59 died of a heart attack at home in New Castle. Survived by wife Ella Quinn Donegan, a son, daughters, nine grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements pending. body at Burke funeral home. Also reported are obituaries of Mrs. William Thatcher of Hollywood, CA, Miss Alice Reynolds, and multiple funeral services including Louis Orrico, Elllie William Burdell Brush, and Mrs. George C. Vannatten with details of services, pallbearers, and cemeteries.

John H. Donegan West North Street Mr. Donegan New Castle Dennis and Mary Ratchford Donegan St. Mary's Church Ella Quinn Denegan John William Clingan John Vallely Wheatland Frances Frey al Morett Michael Mescall Maurier FP Cleveland James Thomas J Dennis Donegan New Caste Sylvester Baltimore Burke Funeral Home William Thatcher Hollywood Calif Alice Reynolds BE. Reynolds Jameson Memorial Hospital Thomas Crawford Paul Earl Blake Hoagland Cemetery Mercer Vannatten George C. Vannatten Union Township Nowers J. M. McMains The Harbor U. P. Church Richard Owrey Peoples Mission Margaret Cox Howard Cox Scott Ripple McMains Jesus Paul Rifner Homer Johnston Harry McDanel Jack Rynd Charles Cox George Wagner Graceland Cemetery

Masonic History to be Topic at Castleton Rotary

On Monday June 14 1987 Castleton Rotary meets 12 15 to 1 30 pm. John G Jones will speak on Masonic History a subject new to the club. Bill Caldwell and Harold Greenlee are makers up. Carl E Paisley secretary. Also a brief note on Sue Monica Moravia Street charged with disorderly house case before Mayor McGrath with decision pending. A separate item notes Victor Wagner’s newsstand attended by Jane Brendanan during lunch hour all summer.

Castleton Rotary Club John G. Jones Jones Bill Caldwell New Wilmington Harold Greenlee Grove City Carl E. Paisley Sec’y Wagner Victor Wagner Victor Jane Brennadnan Huron Avenue

Damages Awarded After New Castle Crash

A federal jury in Pittsburgh awarded Rev. Robert Michael Bligh 5076 and Lee P. O Connor 7000 total 12976 against Frank W. Johnson of Bloomsburg for a December 24 1936 New Castle collision. Johnson was found negligent. Bligh suffered permanent injuries and O Connor facial and musculoskeletal injuries.

International News Service Pittsburgh Bloomsburg Robert Michael Bligh Lee P. O'Connor New Castle Frank W. Johnson O'Connor Pris Johnson Nordan and

Former Teacher Will Get Master's Degree

A former senior high school teacher, Mrs. Walter A. Cope, formerly Florence Jenkins, of Columbus, will receive her Master of Arts in history at Ohio State University in Columbus. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jenkins and her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. David M. Russell will attend the exercises. The sister Nana Jenkins taught at Ber and in junior high school.

Walter A. Cope Columbus Ohio State University Florence Jenkins W. C. Jenkins Delaware Avenue David M. Russell Osweno N.Y Nana Jenkins Av Ber Frank Schoo

C O F Delegates Return From East

Accompanied by Attorney C W Fenton former grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Pennsylvania and Mrs Fenton the New Castle Ellwood City road couple Floyd Hook 637 South Bay street returned by motor last night from the annual state convention of the C O F F P and the Rebekahs in Philadelphia. The party visited various points between here and Philadelphia. All were convention delegates. A specialist is a man who thinks you've got what he specializes in.

C. W. Fenton Independent Order of Odd Fellows Pennsylvania Fenton New Castle-Ellwood City Floyd Hook South Bay Street Rebekahs Philadelphia

Fear Kidnapped Woman May Not Be Found Alive

A missing woman case unfolds as authorities fear she may not be found alive. The narrative details an elderly couple involved, a Parsons estate sale, and shifting police positions with federal rents and local headquarters amid tensions between county and federal officials. A diary allegedly found by the Parsons wife is disputed as a motive, with officials denying any link to the alleged kidnapping.

Parsons Parson Kupryonova

Syling Attends State Meetings in Harrisburg

County Superintendent of Schools John Syling visits Harrisburg for state superintendent sessions and attends a testimonial dinner for Lee L. Driver retiring from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Hershey.

John ©. Syling Harrisburg Lee L. Driver Pennsylvania Department of Education Hershey

New Castle Girl Leaves For Canada As Missionary

Miss Della Collins of New Castle departs with a group for Meadow Lake Saskatchewan Canada to work as a pioneer missionary in the region. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Collins and a graduate of Nyack Missionary Training Institute.

New Castle Canada Della Collins Pearson Street Meadow Lake Saskatchewan Miss Collins Collis Nyack Missionaeign

Salvation Army Sunday Services Update

Salvation Army schedules all day meetings led by Lieutenant Clifford Scho-Sighd succeeding Captain George Bevan transferred to Jeanette Pennsylvania. Sunday school starts at 10 am with an 11 am holiness meeting. Young People's Legion meets at 6 30 pm and a salvation meeting at 3 pm.

Salvation Army Clifford Scho- Sighd George Bevan Jeanette Young People's Legion Salvation

Disorderly House Raid Nets City Treasury Cash

Ted Brown and Jessie Brown were arrested at 923 Moravia Street by Lieutenant Suber and officers for running a disorderly house. Brown paid a $50 forfeit and Jessie Brown $25. they did not appear at police court. Three visiting defendants paid $10 each, three others from out of town stayed overnight in jail and were freed without fine by Mayor McGrath. All arrestees are described as colored.

Ted Brown Jessie Brown Moravia Street Suber Brown Charles E. McGrath

Wolves Club Dinner Meeting Notice

Wolves club members meet at the Elks club on North Mill street for a regular dinner gathering Tuesday evening at 6 40 o clock. Membership costs five dollars for the year.

Wolves Club Elks Club North Mill Street

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