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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

2

Heavy Damages Demanded For Auto Accident

Two civil suits filed in Forrnstown seek large damages from W. Kelty after an auto crash at the Whiteon Ave and Shehy St intersection. Albert Swagger of Cashio seeks 50,000 plus 245 for wages. D. M. Burkholder on behalf of minor Guy Burkholder seeks 59,100 for severe injuries including facial and brain effects and a leg fracture.

Ston Coupe House Kelty Fornrstown Cni Albert Swagger Cashio Witeon Ave Shehy St Kelly

Man Caught With Stolen Auto Held For Hearing

Frank Divieci was captured near the cement plants east of Lawn with Harry Leathers’ stolen car. He pleaded not guilty before Alderman Green and will face a Friday morning hearing. Bail could not be secured and he was committed to Lawrence County Jail.

Frank Divieci Lawn Harry Leathers Alderman Green Whracell Lawrence County

Three Not Guilty Of Bribery In Reading Case

Max Flassel Reading's former newsman and his codefendants Paul W. Chambers and Fred A. Marks were found not guilty of bribery and conspiracy to violate liquor laws in Berks county court. Verdict ended a third attempt to convict amid the absence of witness Vernon O'Neill, reported by International News Service from Reading on June 15.

International News Service Reading Max Flassel Reailing Mu Naire Exnewshoy Paul W. Chambers Fred A. Marks Stevens Commonwealth Vernon O'Neill Everett O'Neill

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Update

Admitted Mrs Jennie Cooner of Picotsburgh. Discharged Walter Rodgers of Blippery Rock. Also listed are Mrs Harriet Dunn Norris Way Ethel Heil transfer Ralph Teets Lee Avenue with various statuses.

Jennie Cooner Picotsburgh Walter Rodgers Blippery Rock R. D Harriet Dunn Norris Way Ethel Heil Ralph Teets Lee Avenue

Where to Go Tonight in Big Screen and Stage

All the latest showings and attractions tease a lively night out with Lillian Irish in The Scarlet Better, Red Suspenders, Queans of Trouble, Ril ey with dames Ifall, Atla Baby, Lindbergh reception, Hendrix and White comedy duo, Applesauce, Nixon Love Makes Him Wild, Fox Comedy Wine Women and Slippers, King of Wild Horses No Man's Law, Captain Kidd's Kids, She's My Cousin, plus Fox News and more events across theater and screen listings.

Lillian Irish Slim Summerfille Fanny the Mule Matt and Jere Venn Betty Branson Riley Dames Ifall Big Boy Attracton Hendrix and White Pifron Rohbergen-Smith Nixon Johnny Hurron Sally Phipps William Fox Fox News Wex King Wild Ho No Man's Law Harold Lloyd Captain Kidd News and Organ

Legion Picnic Committee Tonight at Conneaut Lake

The general committee for the ex-service picnic at Conneaut Lake will meet this evening at the Legion Home. All committee members are urged to attend to finish planning. this may be the last committee meeting. Attendees included Karl Sowers Bernard Hook and Harry M Long at the Sharon post meeting. Pete Dempsey spoke at the Slippery Rock post picnic urging attendance at the Conneaut Lake event.

Conneaut Lake Legion Karl Sowers Bernard Hook Harry M. Long American Legion Sharon Conneaut Lake Bienie Pete Dempsey Slippery Rock Etna Springs Park

Lindbergh calls for more airports in United States

In New York at a banquet for 3,700 prominent figures Lindbergh described his New York to Paris hop and the warm reception. He urged steps to expand commercial aviation, establish more airports near population centers, and warned trans Atlantic air travel remains years away. He said a commercial air force would safeguard the nation in war.

Commodore New York Lindy Paris America Lindvergh

Arrest of Youth After Accident Emerges in Akron

Police capture Rigby after a crash near the Blue Goose Inn following a pursuit by Drews of Akron. Rigby, seen driving, admitted drinking about two hours earlier but denied intoxication. Two young women were with him. another man fled. Rigby to face parole violation charges with possible additional accusations.

Drews Akron Rigby Dunlap Blue Goose Inn Andrews R. Nuhter Glasser H. M. Reynolds

Library free of debt in New Castle after mortgage paid

At the New Castle Public Library board meeting on Tuesday evening Mrs. C. Royce reported the mortgage on the Jefferson Street library home is fully paid. The library now owns the building free of debt, following donations from Mr. Edward King who left 3000 toward the new home and later added 5000 with final mortgage payment due June 6. No other business of importance was discussed.

Board of of the Edward King King Library Board B. G. Hoover East Winter Avenue Lang Lumber Avenue Pennsylvania E.W. Swan East Washington Street W. F. Butterfield Erie W. R. Palmer East Washington Street Butterfield Tony Lukatch R. D. No South Mill Street Taylor Street Wiliam Spaeth Tempalina Avenues Highland Avenus Patrmont FA. Pinkerton Edennburg Croton Avenues Universal Garage Sam Tomlinson McCready Ice Company East Street McCoy Auto Wrecking Company Charles Barnicot Bleakley Block

King's Daughters Elect Officers at First M. B. Church

Mrs Frank Fischar was named president of the King's Daughters of the First M. B. church at the Tuesday afternoon meeting in the church parlors. Officers named included H. C. Weaver as first vice president S. M. Resric as second vice president Carl Kingsberry as secretary L. G. Nail as corresponding secretary B L. George as treasurer and Andrew Reider as a member. The devotionals were led by Dire 5S. M. Rearie. It was voted to give 330 to the Home for the Aged at Narbielh Pa.

Frank Fischar King’s Daughters M. B H. C. Weaver S. M. Resric Carl Kingsberry L. G. Nail BL. George Andrew Reider Mra. Fincher

Witness Swoons In Court This Morning

Nancy Lutz of Ellwood City swooned during testimony before court and was carried to the lobby where she regained consciousness. The hearing involved Claire Cumberland on a serious charge as the witness described a ten day delay in the death of Cumberland's child.

Nancy Lutz Ellwood City Cape Claire Cumberland Twink

VFW Leaders Head to Bethlehem for State Convention

George F. Runkie commander of Corporal Harry L. McBride Post No 622 and Junior Vice Commander Potter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars depart for Bethlehem Pennsylvania to attend the state convention sessions on Thursday Friday and Saturday in that city.

George F. Runkie Harry L. McBride Veterans of Foreign Wars Potter Bethlehem

Police Chief Rules Out Jay Walking Drive Here

Police Chief Henry Dysart said no enforcement of the May 27 1921 jay walking ordinance is contemplated. He argued regulating pedestrian traffic would block auto flow and warned regulation depends on building bridges to relieve Gast Washing ton Street traffic, noting two recent near misses and public criticism.

Henry Dysart Vike Dysart Croton Avenue West Washington Street Washington Street

Fatality on Butler Avenue Involving Bus Crash

Elgie McCandless of Butler County was arrested after a Buick struck a Reo Speedbus on Butler Avenue around 11 PM, pinning Fred Beebe between vehicles and fatally mangling his body. McCandless claimed he swerved at a pedestrian. others aboard the bus were uninjured.

Elgie McCandless Buller Harner Kelley Morgue Jr. P. Caldwell McCandless Phil RR Galloway Mt. Overlook Avenue Cleveland Fittsburgh Reo United Driveway Company of Fred Beebe Buller Avenue Butler Avenue Himself Besha Beebe Doyt Bricker Kenneth William Hall Lawrence C. Hull Henry Scheffel A. W. Kelso Fred P. Chickering Martin Kelley BR. L. Griffitha J. F. Imhof J. Stanley Tollowing

Ambiguous historical trivia from a mixed-text prompt

A collage of questions about historical figures and events. It asks who was the 17th prime minister of a country, years of service, military rank, a South African war, plus a 20th century city welcome event, the Netherland ruler, the founder of the Kingdom of the Franks, US ambassadors to Germany, a Shakespearean misquote, and a Bible location. The fragmentary text mixes prompts and verbiage without a single coherent article.

South Africa

JIMMY JAMS Hornscope and Historical Names

The fragmentary text mentions birthdate traits and leadership ability, referencing Ji mmy Jams and figures such as Cardinal Hanvano and Jacob O. Schurman. It also lists items tied to the Union of South Africa and mentions events or figures from 1949 to 1924 with Boer War context.

Jan GC. Smuta Union of South Africa Panal Hanvano Quen Wilhelmina Glavin Jacob O. Schurman Genesis Iti

Post Office Ball Players Prepare For Tryouts

Vague notes describe a city event featuring both police and sanitation departments in a baseball warmup. The post office crews plan a tour to showcase promising pitchers and catchers, with local interest and speculation about future standings.

New Castle Polies Mall Garriers aroulil fieon _fedny

Deaths Of The Day Miss Alive Alice Martin Dies

Alice June Martin aged 76 died at the Marlin homestead near Hessemer following a lingering illness. She was the last of her family and a member of Bessemer Presbyterian Church. Survived by one niece Mrs Willis Gwinn. Funeral Thursday June 11 at 2 p m from the home, Rev Engle in charge, with burial in Westfield cemetery. Frank Pape Buried. Funeral services for Frank Pape from 8122 Canyon Street. Rev Philip G Peargon of Trinity Church officiated. pallbearers listed. burial in Ok Park Mausoleum. Wylie Buried. Funeral services for Alfred Wyle from 417 Carfield Avenue conducted by Revs Brenneman and Maxwell. pallbearers named. burial in Oak Park cemetery. Leon Vi Walker 31 Dies. Leon V Walker aged 31 died at 1808 Wilmington Avenue after brief illness. Survived by wife Katherine Dogan Walker and mother Elizabeth J. Walker. formerly of North Beaver Township. Lived in Lawrence County. electrician for A. T. Chamberlain Co. Funeral Friday Daylight Saving Time from Wilmington Avenue residence with Rev J E Irvine officiating.

Martin Alice June Martin Marlin Orth Beaver Township Hessemer Miss Martin Bessemer Presbyterian Church Willis Gwinn Engle Ross M. Haverfield Westield Presbyterian Westfield Cemetery Frank Pape Wace Canyon Street Fev Philip CG. Peargon Trinity Church Wan John Dilatlo Alex Richie Charles Fen Lewis Pine Sam Destazaug Tony Maune Ok Park Ma. Wylie Alfred Wyle Carfield Avenue Samuel Brenneman L. Maxwell D. D Epworth M. EB Earl and Joseph McCreary William J. McGormick George Miller Ray van Horn Hardin Stoddart Oak Park Cemetery Leon Vi Walker Errol Vernon Walker Wilmington Avenue Mr. Walker North Beaver Township Elizabeth Smith Walker Reuben Glenn Walker Lawrence County A. T. Chamberlain Co First United Presbyterian Church Katherine Dogan Walker Elizabeth J. Walker 3. E. Irvine

More Auto Accidents Reported As City Summer School Opens

Police logged numerous nonserious auto accidents yesterday and today as city traffic collided near Lang’s driveway and along East Washington Street. Dr. Green warns crowded classrooms may require more summer teachers at Benjamin Franklin Junior High. The six week session runs weekdays 8 40 to 12 with swimming under William Klee.

C. Green Green William Klee James M. Hughes

Scouts Present At Kiwanis Club Meeting

Scouts attend Kiwanis Club session with the Bay Senut Day program. The scouts demonstrated lessons learned and recited verses to give insight into their activities. Chas. Dungan, a member of the Siwnants Seonk troop, delivered the address of Shy day and thanked the club for its past support.

Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Chas. Dungan Siwnants Seonk

Not Guilty Under Court Order in Liquor Case

In the case of the commonwealth against Samuel Roeberts a jury returned a verdict of not guilty under court direction on charges of possessing liquor. Costs were placed on the county. Testimony showed liquor found near Roberts premises but no proof of ownership or knowledge by him.

the Commonwealth Samuel Roeberts Costae Roberts

State Executive Mansion Awaits Governor Daughter's Wedding

The State Executive Mansion prepares for a wedding with official rituals including a dinner for guests and a rehearsal tonight. A gift headun bearing the initial B for Brown may be included among silverware presented to the bride as part of official events across the day. The plan also includes a luncheon at Mrs. John W. Fox’s home and arrangements led by Mrs. Mary Les Kaith, superintendent of the state department of public instruction.

State Department of Public Instruction

Adda Smiley Enters Race for County Treasurer

Angier candidate Adda Smiley, formerly deputy treasurer, announces her bid. She served 12 years in the county treasurer's office and acted as treasurer at times, bringing full knowledge of duties. She would be the only woman candidate in the race on September 29, with potential to be among few women on the ballot.

Angier Adda Stailey Miss Smiley Trea Urer

Stolen Delux Bicycle Reported From Ben Franklin Junior High

A Tuesday report states a Delux bicycle was stolen from Ben Franklin Junior High School on Jondar. The incident details a loss of property and an ongoing concern for school security.

Delux Ben Frankin Jenior Jondar

Johnston Opens Lead at Thirty Sixth Hole

Jimmy Johnston, of St Paul, surged ahead at Oakmont Country Club in the national open self championship morning circle. He carded a pair of 39s for a 78 and a 28 hole total of 1312. Archie Comps, the Englishman, trailed with a 153. Johnston led after the second round, joining a 33 in the second round for a 7 and a 147 total for 36 holes.

Oakmont CLIB Harry Trampton Atense Sighti Archie Comps Jimmy Johnston St. Paul

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W. D. Kelty Youngstown Shenango Valley Hospital Ct. X. Blake Blswood City Republican Parts Fer County McCullough Wampum Republican Party Mill Street Water Street Somelse Legion Picnic Committee G. W. Cox Wilson H. M. Beatty Pittsburgh Franco Harry C. Lang Titanville P. Ritter, Jr J. F. Banzhaf Sigedy J. D. Richeimer FreancoAmericen Cefie Oe F. B. Bakin Tita Andar McCandt Meg Candless Candlesa Buter County Butler County Republican Committee Butler New Castis J. A. Stark, Jr Beebe Lad & Mother McCandress Keystone al Smith Walker The Netherlands Kingdom of the Kingdom of the Franks Germany United States Jimmy Jams Money Bank Bracer Winter's Adda Smiley Vincent Thornburg Butier Ave Exide Battery & Electric Service Co Noble Mercer Surecc Mgr Puthorizes Re Ervich ANC Stetson McGoun Allan Hosiery Sam H. McGoun Davis Shoe CO
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