Fragmentary murder notice with garbled details
The readable fragments describe a murder case with scattered names and numbers. References to locations or people are incomplete and unclear, leaving key facts and context uncertain.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1929
Page
5
The readable fragments describe a murder case with scattered names and numbers. References to locations or people are incomplete and unclear, leaving key facts and context uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR reports claim defense and prosecution clash over suspect Mester Thodun Pook in a bombing probe. Names such as Sebring Phillips and Mrs Fabra appear amid inconclusive references to bootlegging, home alibi, and a key night of the incident.
Unclear OCR text notes a hearing today involving Smith Williams statute and a preliminary matter. The readable segment references a dance lesson context and a juried event tied to a commission, but specifics remain obscured.
A garbled contest report notes Ipex and Ipes tied with others in a regional event. Names such as Lawrence yi hosers and Prudence win are mentioned among various performers including Edna May Shafer and Eloise Borquis.
Fragmented OCR lists various legal actions including claims of cruelty, desertion, adultery, and abandonment. Names such as Agnes M. Rhodes, David D. Rhode, Jennie L. Ferrante, and Catherine Marin appear amid references to spouses and possible court petitions.
Historical cornerstone ceremony described for a United Presbyterian church with church officials, trustees, and local leaders set to participate. The event includes a scripture reading, a benediction, and a box to be placed in the cornerstone containing church records, a Bible, and a copy of The New Castle News.
A fragmented births column lists names and addresses in a town likely detailing newborns and parents. Entries include a Robert Lee born to Mr Frans Pas rente at 14 West Madison Avenue and a son named Dean Raoul born to Mr and Mrs B. at Youngstown, with several garbled lines and uncertain spellings.
Edward Wilber Berry a renowned paleontologist and former traveling salesman and journalist is chosen to succeed Dr. J. H. Ames as dean and provost at Johns Hopkins University. Berry has never earned a college degree nor holds any degree from any university.
A crowded page of personal mentions lists numerous residents visiting friends and attending events in cities like Sharon, Butler, Detroit, Philadelphia, New Castle, Pittsburgh, and Niagara Falls. Names include J Shaughnessy, Paul Wazzane, A Gormey, W H Shaffer, Edie Kaiser, H A Sturdy, Zella Clark Urban, OC H Andrews, Thelma Armesly, LaVerne Trvine, and many others as they travel for business, family visits, summer plans, or conferences. The report notes several locals leaving for summer homes, hospitals, or educational trips and highlights a trip to the National Woman’s Missionary Society gathering.
Fragmentary note mentions New Crsile circle No. 5 and Protect Hone Circle leaving Niagara Falls for a convention. Sessions run to the 16th with rent promises and supreme conve may reference an upcoming gathering and schedule details.
Desertion is alleged in an application for divorce filed today by Myrtle M. Hall against William Bullock. The couple married December 1, 1918, and separated soon after, with grounds stated as willful desertion. The filing occurred at the courthouse.
A schedule of religious events includes C D Heiderson delivering a sermon titled Seeing the Father at Union Baptist Church. Following, a special prayer by parishioners, Children’s Day program at 8 pm by the Sunday school, and the annual sermon for Sunday School workers. Valley Temple 167 members urged to meet at the Bingstee. Also mentions Union services and a storm sewer project on Euclid and Sheridan avenues funded by city or private sources.
A former local man visits relatives for a New England evening, spending time with his daughter while recounting a journey. The article notes his travel, time away, and the warm reception in the community.
Mr and Mrs ED Tense Avenue report Marvin will attend a Leone event as meetings continue through Sunday. The convey includes the claim Marvin is leaving for the convention to pursue a collection action.
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