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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

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Sabbath School Convention Opens In Lawrence County Today

The Lawrence County Sabbath School Association convenes at Westminster College with flag raising and a sunrise program. Dr R F Galbreath delivers the keynote sermon on Christ the Heart of the Sabbath School. Afternoon features Mrs J Kirkwood Craig Dr J Kirkwood Craig and Rev FR McAllister. A 5:45 banquet and vesper service follow, ending with a pageant The Spirit of 76.

Westminster College Lawrence County Sabbath School Association United Presbyterian Churen Robert M. Strickler New Castle County Association Galbreath Westminster R. F. Galbreath Nis Christ J. Kirkwood Craig Pittsburgh Allegheny County Sabbath School Association FR. McAllister First Baptist Temple Youngstown New Wilmington McAlister Luther Macdonald Pulaski College Town A. M. Stevenson Ellwood City Robert Hogue J. Ralph Neale Marjorie Streeter Clarence A. Patterson E. Douglass G. S. Bennett A. Pearl Hockenberry

Unusual Bloom Emerges On End Of Sprout At Market

A flower bulb case in New Bertford yielded a red pom pon blooming at the tip of an unplanted sprout. The event surprised observers as the bloom formed without watering or planting. Nearby yard sightings noted bright petunia patches adding to summer color.

GC. A. Moorehorse New Bertford

Daily Weather Report Summary

United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending at 5. Wednesday show a maximum of 71, a minimum of 50, trace precipitation, and a river stage of 2.8 feet. A year earlier the same date recorded a maximum of 79, a minimum of 43, and no precipitation.

United States

King and Queen to Sail Tonight From Halifax Visit

King George and Queen Elizabeth end a cross Canada journey in Halifax where streets were lined with thousands. They depart by royal train for England after a formal welcome by Premier MacDonald at the Provincial building.

International Halifax N.S King George Queen Elizabeth Canada United States England MacDonald Nova Scotia

Sanity Commission Appointed For Triple Slayer

In Beaver Pa on June 15 a three man board was commissioned by Judge Frank E. Reader to examine Paul James Cook 17 year old confessed slayer of his father mother and sister to determine his sanity. The youth is in Beaver County jail awaiting trial on three murder indictments. The commission followed a petition by Mrs Jeanneau D White of Mahoningtown sister of Pauls Islain father.

International News Service Beaver Frank E. Reader Paul James Cook Beaver County Reader Jeanneau D. White Mahoningtown Paul

Entertainment To End Reunion Of Valley Of New Castle Consistory

Closing events of the Spring Reunion of the Valley of New Castle Consistory, A AS R, promise a record crowd with an afternoon program for the ladies and a dinner party at night. Reservations reached 1 500. The 32nd degree conferral will conclude Friday morning with class organization and an address by Dr. Charles A. Platt on Knight of St Andrew.

Valley of New Castle A.as.r Charles A. Platt Grove City College St. Andrew New Castle Field Club John E. Elliott Benjamin R. Williams

Diplomas Awarded to Jameson Memorial Nurses Class

Six local young women from the Jameson Memorial Hospital Training School for Nurses were graduated at First Christian church in an 8 30 p.m. ceremony attended by hundreds of relatives and professionals. Dr S E Irvine of the First U P church gave the address, praising personality and dedication, and congratulated each graduate led by Miss Ethel Planson director.

First Christian Church Jameson Memorial Hospital G. 5. Bennett S. E. Irvine U. P Ethel Planson

De Jeweled Marlene Sails for Europe on Normandie

NEW YORK June 16 A de Jeweled Marlene Dietrich sailed the Normandie for Europe with $100,000 in gems secured in a government safe awaiting tax dispute resolution. The $142,193 claim for 1936 and 1937 prompted tense talks with U S Attorney John T Cahill and federal agents delaying departure 144 minutes. Dietrich, an American citizen, had three bags seized and logged back three times before escrow agreement on her jewels. her husband Rudolph Sieber and daughter Maria 14 accompanied her.

International Nava Service New York Maarlene Dietrich Europe Uncle Sam T. S John T. Cahill Miss Dietrich Cahill Rudolph Sieber Maria

Two Theories In Baby Kidnaping

Police debated two theories in the search for the killer of 10 week old Haldon Baker Yink. The infant was kidnapped Tuesday evening and his body was discarded into Green Creek about four miles from the family home. One theory cites a family grudge while the other suggests a degenerate abducted the child and discarded the corpse after realizing he was dead.

International Nave Service Clyde Tiny Haldon Baker Yink Green Creek

Premature Blast Fatal To Farmer

George Lapin a 52 year old farmer of Lowellville Mahoning township was instantly killed while blasting stumps on his farm Friday afternoon The body was found by his son John after he failed to return for evening meal The accident likely occurred while tamping dynamite near the field a mile and a half from home State police sheriff deputy sheriff and highway patrol were notified The deceased leaves a wife and six children and the body was taken to a Youngstown mortuary for burial

George Lapin Lowellville Mahoning Township Mahoning-Pulaski John Byers Lapin Youngstown

Counsel Clashes Mark Fourth Day in Brownmiller Trial

Harrisburg June 15 Frequent clashes between opposing counsels marked the opening of the fourth day in the trial of Roy E Brownmiller secretary of highways in the administration of former Gov George H Earle on charges of misconduct in office Francis Fitzgerald Scranton assistant construction engineer for the state highways department testified that in Luzerne county projects some men worked with tools and some did not His replies to Prosecutor Earl V Compton were interrupted by objections tied to questioning by former Judge H O Bechtel Fitzgerald said continued on page two.

Harrisburg Counse Cochay Roy E. Brownmiller Tighways George H. Earle Francis Fitzgerald Scranton State Highways Department Little First Luzerne County Earl V. Compton H. O. Bechtel Fitzgerald

House Ready To Pass Appeasement Bill On Monday

The House Ways and Means subcommittee on taxation unanimously approved a bill to repeal the undistributed profits tax and replace it with a flat 18 percent income levy on corporations earning more than 25600 a year. Chairman Doughton called for full committee approval tomorrow and said the bill would be brought to the House floor Monday for quick passage and sending to the Senate.

Toterantowa Lewn Service Washington House Ways and Means Doughton Senate

Dr Norman Stewart Removed To Prison

Dr Norman Stewart a Wilkinsburg dentist known for slaying his wife and four year old son was sent to Western Penitentiary along with Ralph Marata known as Rags of the Lite Blue Bandana Gang. Marata received a 50 to 103 year term in a one way trip to the prison. Both men were glum.

International News Service Pittsburgh Western Penitentiary Norman ‘Stewart Wilkinsburg Ralph Rags) Marata Lite Blue Bandana Gang

Andrews Named Executive Vice President Sets Arrival Friday

Arthur H. Andrews, newly elected executive vice president of the Greater New Castle Association, is expected to arrive Friday afternoon from Charleston West Virginia to assume duties. GNCA president Norman E. Clark said Andrews will take immediate charge of the association headquarters in The Gastieton. Andrews was chosen by the directors of the new community organization on May 29.

Arthur H. Andrews Greater New Castle Association Charleston W. Va Norman E. Clark GNCA Andrews The Gastie'ton My 29

Franco Would Purchase U S Surplus Cotton

A Spanish government proposal to buy 15 million dollars of American surplus cotton, financing via RFC credits, triggers controversy. Officials fear Franco’s 14.25 million damages suit against the Fed NY, Treasury and Fed leaders urge withholding credit until the suit settles, despite diplomatic ties.

ERTC Priedhem Internacional Washington Franca REC Chaiiman Jesse H. Jones RFC Treasy Federal Reserve Incu United States Spain Franco Federal Reserve Bank of New York Treasury New Yorkk Fac

Report Stamp Sales System May Extend To Cotton Products

Government eyes extending its food stamp plan to cotton products to cut surplus. Assistant Secretary Harry L. Brown told National Retail Dry Goods Association reps the plan showed progress in its first month and could be applied to cotton goods if merchants cooperate. Continued on page two.

Damon Runyon, JR International Washington Rochester Dervion Agriculurt Harry L. Brown National Retail Dry Goods Association Brown Phillip F. Maguire

Hanlon Named Grand Regent Of St Marys Council 412

Bernard N. Hanlon of New Castle Motorclub was elected grand regent of St. Marys Council 412 Thoughts of Columbus at the K of Cheme on North Jefferson street. He succeeds Thomas J. Cunningham. Hanlon's KC record includes many past posts and he held state deputy and state secretary roles before 1937. Other officers chosen include Joseph Harmon deputy grand knight, Hugh Dougherty warden, James Moher assistant warden, Edgar Belg recorder, John Carlin treasurer, Ambrose Ryan trustee, Lao Lanberr inner guard, Paul Schootey outer guard, and delegates Francis Cunningham and Thomas Cunningham with alternates Gerald Gainagh and Hurn Gaugherty. Lecturer James Hanon led the program of entertainment.

Bernard N. Hanlon New Castle St. Mary's Ship of Pennsylvania Sears Joseph BR Harmon Grand Niga Cellor Hugh T. Dougherty James BE Moher Edgar J. Belg John ¢. Carlin

Britain seeks three power pact with Soviet Union

London reports Premier Molotov will receive William Strang and the British and French ambassadors to discuss a three power act against Nazi Fascist aggression. Moscow notes Strang Leeds Nagelar meet for high level talks with no date set for consultations with the Soviet foreign office.

Internavonal News Service London Molotov Foreign Office William Strang Moscow Strang Iiam Leeds M. Nagfiar Britain France Wiliam Strang William Leeds Emile Nagelar

Zelienople Man Killed By Train

Charles Walters aged 56 of Zelienople was found between the locks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad west of Zelienople. Coroner Dr. M E Headland ruled death accidental. Walters had no known relatives and burial will be in the county home cemetery.

Certarnational Butler Charles Walters Zelienople Baltimore and Ohio M. E. Headland County Home Uesd Jand

Death notices for four residents reported in Mahoning area

Death records list four local residents with ages and addresses: George Lapin 52 Mahoning township. Mrs Maury Abigall Boyd 78 180 Sheridan avenue. ML Dickson 67 207 North Wal k at abject. Mrs John Teckel 75 606 Mc Cleary avenue.

George Lapin Mahoning Township Maury Abigall Boyd Sheridan Avenue ML Dickson North Walk John Teckel McCleary Avenue

Amoy Blockade Established By Japanese Navy

Japan imposes a double blow in North China by blockading Amoy and Kulangsu Island, cutting food supplies and threatening action against breaches. Admiral Vernell of the American fleet is en route to Tientsin as U S destroyer Isabel prepares to arrive. British troops repel mobs urging disruption while Tokyo and officials condemn any compromise with Britain.

International News Service Japan Oceidert Tientsin Amor Torkyo North China Britain America Mey Amoy Kulangsu Island Tokyo

Body of Associated Producer Found Hanging in Studio

Hollywood June 15 Investigators say Herbert Cohen associate producer for RK O pictures was found hanging in a vacant studio office. He had been in ill health and despondent about his condition. Cohen leaves a widow parents and a brother and sister, all of Hollywood.

Hollywood Herbert Cohen O. Pictures Varant Cohen Iil Tme Wsidénis

Arthur Mometer To New York or Frisco Which Jary Attend

A reader muses on travel choices between New York and San Francisco. The note weighs rides by train car or plane, and whether to travel or stay home as crowds and plans blur in playful, lyrical diction.

New York Frisco Flushing Meadow Golden Gate

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Lawrence County U. P. Church F. B. McAllister DE. R Lcs Robt, M. Strickler, Jr New Jersey California Homeland Commission For Triple Slayer 8. E. Irvine De-Jeweled Marlene Normandie Son Bona Wilson Elizabeth Lett Asheville XN. C Dona Wilson Gulfport Miss Tallassee Ala Miss Wilson Mississippi Seat College Miss Lett University of Alabama Tom Brislin Norman Stewart U. S K. Ofc Hanlon Council U. 8 Admiral Yarnell Amor A Amoy China Kulangsa Lang Ay South China Kulangs Kulangst Sume Rowmland Great Britain Pwa Arthur Mometer
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