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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

12

Motorist Drugged And Then Robbed

Pittsburgh dispatch reports a Massachusetts salesman, Jack Oppenheimer, 35, was drugged with strychnine by two youths in a car near Turtle Creek. He lost his high priced car, $135 in cash, and a diamond stickpin, and was found semi conscious at Braddock station. Police transport him to Braddock General Hospital as investigations continue.

Moternational News Service Pittsburgh Turtle Creek Jack Oppenheimer Massachusetts Braddock Oppenheimer Braddock General Hospital Harrisburg Pittsburo

McKinley Jordan Shot in Nighttime Argument

McKinley Jordan colored was shot in the right shoulder at about 8 15 by Buster McCrain colored near 1310 South Jefferson street behind Louis Shear barn on Sciotn street. He was taken to New Castle hospital in good condition with no serious injuries. McCrain fled and has not been apprehended. Police say both men had been drinking and the shooting followed an argument.

McKinley Jordan Buster McCrain Jefferson Street Alan Colored Louis Shear

Chamber Board Plans Meeting at The Castleton

Members of the W Castle Chamber of Commerce board will hold their first regular luncheon meeting of the fiscal year at The Castleton on Thursday noon June 13. It will be the last regular board meeting before summer with several important matters on the agenda. President L G Genkinger seeks full attendance.

W Castle

Community Notes From New Castle Area Highlights Visits and Travelers

New Bedford resident Irwin Roppo spent Friday in Cleveland. Miss Marie Harry visits friends in New Will. Mrs Harold Baily and Jare Harry were in Pittsburgh Friday. Miss Anna McKean of Youngstown called on Mrs C P Johnston Tuesday. Mrs B y and Marie from New Castle and Mrs Stiver of Youngstown visited Wednesday with her son Kline Stiver and Jamis. Theodore Ropp returned from Oberlin College for summer vacation. Herbert Boyd and Melvin Moors home from Taylor University for summer break. Mrs C A Moorhouse returned home after all-meetings at Taylor University. Mr and Mrs George Foreman and son James of Masury visited Mr and Mrs B B Harry. Mr and Mrs Frank Dodds and Mr T P Munnell of Mercer called on Mr and Mrs C B Johnston. Mrs B H Horry and son Leroy and Mr P Johnston were Greens callers in Mercer and Indian Run. Mr and Mrs Sylvester Reamond and daughters Kathryn and son Jean and Mrs Charles Reamond attended the high commencement exercises in New Castle Tuesday evening. A goodly number attended the Petty of the Young People’s Council in Pulaski district Friday evening in honor of those who participated. Mrs Elis Harry spent Wednesday.

Irwin Roppo Cleveland Marie Harry New Will Harold Baily Jare Harry Pittsburgh Anna McKean Youngstown C. P. Johnton B.y and Marie New Castle Stiiver Kline Stilver Jamis Theodore Ropp Oberlin College Herbert Boyd Melvin Moors Taylor C. A. Moorhouse Taylor University George Foreman James Masury B. B ‘Harry Frank Dodds T. P. Munnell Mercer C. B. Johnston B. H. Horry Leroy P. Johnston Merccer Indian Run Sylvester Reamond Kathryn Jea Charles Reamond Young People's Council Pulasky District Troll Pirys Lecoumee Elis Harry

Minnehaha Troop Holds Annual Mothers and Daughters Banquet

Girl Scouts of Mrs W HL Hanger’s Minnehaha Troop held their annual Mothers and Daughters banquet in the YWCA Green Room. Four troopsters and their mothers attended with green and pink decor and floral arrangements. Highlights included perfect attendance awards for Audrey Gillard and Janet McClintock, 90 percent attendance stars for Georgia Parker, Mary Jane McClintock, Donna Jean Beall and Ruth Shale, and Ruth Conner named best Girl Scout earning a week at Camp Phillips. Miss Nance Pugh announced August 8 to 22 camp dates and urged forms be returned. Special guests Mrs Henry Rappold and Miss Pugh attended. Donna Jear Beall read, a skit by McClintock, Galbraith, Miles and McClintock, plus a Charlotte Withers reading. The program included songs and ended with taps. Girls arranged and served the event and washed dishes.

Girl Scouts W. HL Hanger Minnehaha Y. W. C. AL Thirte Audrey Gillard Janet McClintock Georgia Parker Mary Jane McClintock Donna Jean Beall Ruth Shale Ruth Conner Nance Pugh Camp Phillips Tia Girl Scout Office Henry Rappold Girl Scout Council Miss Pugh Donna Jear Beall Marie Galbraith Helen Miles Janey McClintock Charlotte Withers

Massachusetts Eases Nonresident Car Rules

Massachusetts loosens license rules for nonresidents allowing operation beyond 30 days if the home state grants reciprocal privileges. Nonresidents may apply by mail or at registries for a permit, free of charge, after answering basic vehicle and insurance questions.

Massachusetts R. W. Bolsinger New Castle Motor Club American Auto~mobile Association Bolsinger Massacau Rhode Island Connecticut A A. A. Club Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Vacation and travel notes and driving safety tips

The clipping lists planned travel destinations across North America and New England for July including Gaspa Peninsula Nova Scotia and Quebec Montreal plus Adirondacks Thousand Islands Saratoga Springs and Lakes region. It also notes fish hatcheries in several counties and highlights driving safety advice for kids and women drivers. It cites statistics on stolen cars recovered and occupancy in national parks and mentions the AAA safety law now in effect in multiple states.

Gaspa Peninsula Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Montreal Adirondacks Thousand Islands Saratoga Springs New York City West Point Catskills Hudson River White Mountain Green Mountain Maine Cape Cod Boston and Vicinity Narragansett New Haven Long Island Shore Michigan Chicago Vicinity Land of Lakes Lakes Geneva Delavan Inwa Spirit Lake Okoboji Ozark Natonal Parks

G A R Leader from Lawrence County Elected State Commander

Lawrence county veteran Joan R Steele of Oil City was elected to the top G A R state post in Lancaster this week. Steele, born at Mr Jackson and nicknamed Devil Dick, enlisted in the 77th Pennsylvania Volunteers. His wife Edith B Douthett is mentioned. he is a member of the R B Hays Post No 167.

Lawrence County Joan R. Steele Oil City Lancaster Jackson Steele Devil Dick Pennsylvania Edith B. Douthett Steel R. B

Free Methodist Children's Day at Arlington Avenue church

The Arlington Avenue Free Methodist Church Sabbath school presents its annual Free Methodist Children's Day program in the school auditorium on Sunday morning. Readings, recitations, songs, duets, and group performances feature Wendell Sumner, Lee McGaffie, Georg Good, Louise Worvis, Donna Lou Fullwood, Peggy Sitter, Greta McGaffie, Billy McClelland, Mary Ellen George, Betty and Charles Miller, Robert Harris, Florence Fullwood, Samuel Norris, Lois Hetrick, Doris McGaffie, Ruth Fullwood, Sally Drusche, Hazel Colum, Mary Solomon, Petence Fullwood, Lois, Junior Stmer, Ruth Southworth, Helen Cherry, Mildred Foster, and other participants. The program includes a collection and remarks on the Christian Education Fund by pastor Samuel Stimer.

Sabbath School Arlington Avenue Mary Ellen George Betty Charles Miller Robert Harris Florence Fullwood Samuel Norris Lois Hetrick Doris McGaffie Tris Ruth Fullwood Sally Drusche Hazel Colum Mary Solomon Lois Junior Stmer Petence Fullwood Helen Cherry Mildred Foster Ruth Southworth Knights of Honor Donald Hood Gilz Sammy George George Norris Christian Educaton Fund Samuel Stimer Long Earl Eva Baker Sarah George Young Ladies of Sunde Betty Evans

New Wilmington M I Church Improves Facilities

New Wilmington notes report ongoing work at the M I Church chapel making it unusable on Sunday. Improvements include refreshed walls, enlarged choir loft, new doors, upgraded electric system, and more. Also mentions Children’s Day on June 14 at White Chapel, moves, visitors, a broken arm incident, a reunion in Grove City, and local church notices and social news.

M. I Childr White Chapel

Pulaski Sunday Services and Community Notices

Sunday services were held at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches with Sunday school at 10. Guests include Lincoln L. Rodgers, superintendent, and Rev. William Parsons. The Ham Missionary society met Thursday evening with officers elected and a program presented. Several locals and visitors, including Miss Jean Hicks and Mrs. Laura Wilson, were mentioned among visits, travels, and homecomings across town.

Presbyterian—Bible School Lincoln L. Rodgers Wens William Parsons Methodist Dr. Meek Epworth Ham Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. R. Meek Walter Mitcheltree Vrs Hecoming Jamies Blairs Silas Sturdevant

Y P C U Heads In Divisional Meeting

In Division I of the Young People’s Christian Union societies, presidents met at Mr and Mrs DeWayne Glenn's Raymond Street home. Miss Helen Le, the division supervisor, led a devotional, discussed purity program benefits, and heard a talk on Pzbis Punch to Produce. A social afterward closed the evening.

Young People’s Christian Union Societies DeWayne Glenn Raymond Street Helen le Glenna P.zbis Miss Fc

Eagles Delegates Head To State Convention in Connellsville

John S. Woods and John Kennedy elected delegates of New Castle Aerie No. 455 Fraternal Order of Eagles depart for Connellsville for a two day state convention beginning Monday. The meeting will last through Wednesday.

John S. Woods John Kennedy New Castle

Marriage Licenses Listed for Ellwood City and New Castle

Marriage licenses issued include entries for Ellwood City and New Castle with parties such as Srovanibatuista Di Buone and Dorothy Mae, along with John Parda and Mauda Tulek. Details appear fragmented but indicate preliminary marriage filings in the two towns.

Srovanibatuista di Buone Ellwood City Dorothy Mae New Castle John Parda Mauda Tulek Castle Pe

Kensington Club Meeting at Mrs Taylor Home

The Sunshine Kensington Club will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Alice Taylor on Shadyside. The St Pauls Baptist church Sunday school presents a children's day cantata Sunday at 7 30 pm. Detours lifted. Hawking is superintendent. Rev S J Jackson leads Sabbath school.

Kensington Club Sunshine Kensington Club Alice Taylor Shadyside St. Paul's Baptist Church HH. Hawking Statesville Rev S. J Jackson

Fine Record Is Made By Girl At Shippensburg High

SHIPPENSBURG Pa June 13 A perfect school record marked the graduation of a girl at Shippensburg high school She completed 12 years of public school attendance with no absence or tardiness and received a medal for her perfect attendance record.

L International News Service Shippensburg

Rioting in Spain Wounds Many Workers

International dispatch from London reports clashes between workers and police in Barcelona after a date unclear riot. Dozens are said to be wounded amid street demonstrations influencing labor and political tensions across Spain.

International News Services London Spain Barcelona

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