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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
22
Massachusetts voted to repeal prohibition by a wide margin and elected 45 delegates to a constitutional convention to endorse the 21st amendment. The report notes the state moved from ratifying the 18th to backing repeal, in contrast to its earlier stance.
Barbara Hutton heiress to Woolworth fortune reveals in Paris interview she plans to marry Prince Alexis Mdivani to escape business men. She praises him as amusing and cosmopolitan, notes her father Franklyn Hutton approved the match, and calls the engagement definite. The piece mentions Париs plans and family reactions.
The advisory committee cuts municipal golf course rates citing economic conditions and reduced play by former patrons this year. Aimed at attracting golfers, the measure follows prior reductions and seeks to boost participation.
Public Service Commission examiner hears protests by Pittsburgh Street Railways and Pittsburgh Motor Coach against Harmony Short Line Motor Transportation Company. Proponents claim Harmony already holds routes in Allegheny Beaver Butler and Lawrence counties. critics warn broader authority could allow buses to carry groups statewide. Origin points include New Castle Ellwood City Beaver Falls New Brighton Butler and other communities. The Harmony system operates routes tied to defunct electric lines. case notes native Indians as U.S. citizens.
Two West Leechburg councilmen faced arrest threats after police found missing municipal property. Thomas Mordir allegedly took 200 feet of wire cable for his private pasture while Councilman William Shirley faced arrest if he does not pay an $80 bill for rental and damages from a borough tractor used for his own advantage.
Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania tells relief leaders the country is on the way out and praises the White House and federal relief administrator Harry Hopkins. He notes over 2,000,000 Pennsylvanians on relief, about one ninth of national relief rolls. He endorses Hopkins and his ideas.
Shrv Singh Santhi, a middle aged Hindu, and Amelia Valdez, his Mexican partner, were found dead in El Centro, Cal. The two perished in a death by own action pact, not by the Hindu murder ring rumored in the state. A note with the bodies said both were tired of life. Valdez was shot five times. Santhi four.
Rome reports Italy will emulate Britain in paying the upcoming U S debt instalment. International News Service notes a nominal payment to honor the debt, with the total due set at about 1 million dollars. The instalment consists of 12.3 million principal and 1.245 million interest.
Vivian Duncan of the Duncan stage duo underwent an appendicitis operation at Polyclinic hospital. Dr James Ives Edgerton performed the surgery and reported the patient resting comfortably. Her sister Rosetta Duncan stayed at the hospital through the morning. Miss Duncan was formerly married to screen actor Nils Asther.
Stop in tomorrow morning for a delicious 15 cent breakfast at G. C. Murphy's Restaurant. From 7 to 11 A.M. enjoy chilled fruit salad two strip bacon one fresh egg any style dry or buttered toast and coffee with no extra charge.
Local listings note numerous residents of the area receiving treatment at Jameson Memorial hospital in New Castle and nearby facilities. Individuals travel to and from Youngstown, Butler, and Chicago for medical care, family visits, and religious events, with several returning home after treatments or surgeries.
The Harlansburg W C T U met at Mrs. Scott Munnell’s home under two large apple trees. The program covered scripture, prayers, and talks on alcohol, prohibition and church roles, with 36 attendees including children. The next meeting is set for July 13 at Mrs. Adella McCracken’s home with Mrs. Louie Stoner leading.
Mrs E L Mitchell entertained the Croton Woman's Christian Temperance Union on Fern Street Monday evening with several visitors. The group observed Flower Day distributing 13 bouquets to the sick, shut ins and aged and planned a July 11 picnic at Mrs Wayne Johns East Brook with refreshments provided by the host and her daughter.
A Thursday evening program at the New Castle Baptist church features state presentations by members representing Alabama Delaware Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia with songs solos and papers. The junior choir opens and the event includes a Virginia natural curiosities description. No admission charged. Frances Willard meeting announced at Almira Home Friday at 2 pm with Mrs Campbell directing the flower mission.
If all racketeers were placed end to end they would reach police officials and sheriffs, a striking image illustrating the volume of crime figures.
John Ring of Lakewood notes June dates the twelfth to fourteenth mark the end of frost risk in temperate Europe and America. Three days of mild weather followed a period with a notable sun ring observed after ten o'clock, signaling safety for vegetation.
Vernie Cummings was found not guilty of assault and battery but guilty of obstructing an officer in serving a warrant. Testimony before Judge R L Hildebrand showed Constable Andy Fair, First ward, attempted to serve a warrant on William Boughter, and Cummings interfered with the service.
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