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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
11
Weekly bulletin from the School of Agriculture at Pennsylvania State College urges removing low producing cows to protect profits. It also covers sunlit brush removal for pines, pasture fertilization with manure and super phosphate, replanting for even harvests, careful berry handling, and early separation of young poultry.
Margaret Kerr and Wendell Harlan with Mrs. Edith Harlan and Monas attended the 5T annual B B Church School and Young People's Association conference at First Baptist in New Brighton last Thursday. Numerous local families were noted at dinners and visits, with gatherings in Meadville Slippery Rock and Harrisville as individuals attended church events and hosted relatives.
The Queen Esther Girls elected Olive Blake as president Phyllis Blake as vice president Margaret Black as recording secretary Louise Cox as corresponding secretary and Grace Livingston as treasurer for the coming year. A picnic and swimming party at Milburn is planned for June 18 with guests invited. A new member Anna Woods joined the society. Special guests included Evelyn Osborne Leah Angel Hilda Heckathorne and Mabel Masters. The D M C Club will meet at Mrs. Pearson Cox’s home.
Representative Edward E. Eslick of Pulaski Tennessee collapsed on the House floor in Washington while urging passage of the soldiers bonus bill. His wife was in the gallery and at his side when he died moments later of a heart attack.
John R. Boyle a Birmingham attorney and prominent local figure faced murder charges for killing his mother Mrs. Jesse A. Boyle during a reported attack on Shades Mountain. Investigators cited Boyle injuries and stated no robbery motive. authorities placed him in county jail after hospital treatment.
Plans for a Moravia homecoming and basket picnic on Thursday June 23 at the Moravia Presbyterian church for old Moravia East Moravia residents and descendants prior to 1915. Association officers include President Mrs George McConnell and Secretary Mrs A T Eckles with committees led by Mrs James Leslie and Mrs Sam Crawford. A large attendance of those eligible to attend is expected.
Mr and Mrs William Giovanello of Lowellville Ohio visit sister Friday. H M Murphy summoned to Canton Ohio by death of B W Murphy there. Mrs Lena Gilmore and daughters visit Hubbard Ohio home. Mr and Mrs Nick Cercone of New Castle weekend with Mrs Cercones parents the Robbs. Mrs Cousintine and son Tom of Farrell visit daughter Mrs Ernest Navarra. Mr and Mrs Stara of Pittsburgh weekend with Augustine family. Mrs John Latchshaw and Mrs Laura Harmon visit Bernard Wood in Jameson Memorial hospital Monday. Mr and Mrs Howard Williams and son of Youngstown Ohio weekend with Williams relatives in Edwards home.
Mr and Mrs Frank E Smith and family extend thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their daughter and sister. They appreciate floral tributes and car donations.
Elmer Grannis, machinist's mate first class, returns home on a 10 day leave after twelve years in the U S Navy. He has served in the Far East, Shanghai and Manila theater, and plans to report to Washington D C to seek re assignment. He notes strong Chinese resistance to Japan and reports on regional fighting subjects.
Nearly 50 girls occupy Camp East Brook with about 100 visitors expected today. New Castle Y W C A members arrived for a day of conferences and to observe camp activities. Thirty five members registered for noon lunch with campers and more guests are due from 3 p m to 9 p m with twenty five attending the evening supper.
New Castle paid all its teachers in full at year end, unlike neighboring cities such as Youngstown where salaries were unpaid. The city faced the economic crisis within its budget limits and kept schooling funded, with funds available when needed.
Lawrence County Medical Society will stage its regular June meeting as an outing at the Everglad farm near Pulaski. On Wednesday June 29 members will enjoy afternoon games and recreation, a six o'clock picnic dinner, then short business meetings of doctors and the women's auxiliary followed by entertainment hosted by Dr. Frederick Taylor and Mrs. Taylor.
The free public library reports 266 new borrowers last month. The figure highlights growing community use and access to library services.
The report breaks down borrowers by age with 103 adults and 163 juveniles. Total loans were 15,056 with 9,511 adults and 5,545 juveniles. Reading room attendance reached 2,530, including 1,776 adults and 754 juveniles.
Three student nurses Grace Parker Elma Nelson and Erma Santum of this city and others have completed a six month course at Cook County hospital in Chicago. Three more local girls at the Chicago hospital will return home in about three weeks. County commissioners will bid painting the Cherry street bridge across the Shenango river at Mahoningtown to halt further deterioration of the iron structure.
City parks in Gaston and other areas will arrest and try anyone who destroys equipment damages trees or shoots squirrels. Mayor Mayne backs the crackdown announced by Councilman Louis Genkinger as park officials placed notices.
The New Castle school board will convene at 7:30 p m in the administration building for the regular meeting with no unusual business expected.
Joseph Zeigler age five of 14 West Leasure avenue is reported to have scarlet fever by the city bureau of health.
The Pulaski District Sabbat School Association will hold a one day convention on Thursday June 16 at 1 45 p m in the New Bedford United Presbyterian church. Afternoon speakers are Dr William A Parsons of Pulaski and Dr John Orr of New Wilmington. Evening session begins at 7 30 with Dr C J Williamson of New Castle as speaker.
Realty transfers listing transactions from Ellwood City show Frank Catale transferring property to Paul Albino for $1 and Harry H. Houk transferring to Roy S. Richards for $1. Basil T. Hill transfers to Wm. A. Miles for $1.
Jim Russiter was placed on trial before Judge James A. Chambers this morning on charges of selling liquor without a license. The case proceeded in court with the defendant answering to the charge.
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