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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1926
Page
5
Jaude Brown, 13, shot and killed his father F. A. Brown in Jacksonville after saying the man choked his mother. He fired to save his mother then defended himself when the father turned on him. He was arrested and paroled to police custody.
The New Castle High Orchestra and Band performed at Conneaut Lake Park with a small audience due to poor weather and early season. The evening program featured hotel audiences, a park parade, and a large audience for the opera Joseph. The trip included a special train, meals at Hotel Conneaut, and a successful student excursion with notable performances by the Senior Orchestra with many named players listed.
Federal and Rhode Island investigators sought those responsible for two rifle shots fired from a motorboat at the Alpha as Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Louise of Sweden were en route from New Haven to Newport. Commodore James said a questionable boat crossed the bow, delaying progress in fog off Watch Hill. The royal guests later traveled on Corsair due to baggage transfer limits.
Heavy seas hinder rescue ships seeking to save 60 crew members from the Ellerman liner City of Naples grounded on a coral reef 30 miles from Miyake Island. The ship is breaking up but officials hope all aboard can be evacuated today with the Japanese cruiser Urakaze managing operations.
Miss Ruth Worrall YWCA work secretary and teachers Miss Louise Crandall and Miss Ethel Kelly completed a 45 mile three day hike beyond Meadville Pennsylvania. They covered 16 miles first day 19 miles second day and 19 miles third day then spent a few days in Cambridge Springs before returning home.
Pittsburgh June 16 disbarment of lawyers who defend bootleggers urged by Prohibition Administrator Ray drew counter from Allegheny County Bar Association president Alexander Gilfillan who argued every prisoner has a right to fair trial and defense. Gilfillan condemned disbarment as improper and said defending a violator or murderer alike should not be grounds for removal. The event included readings by Miss Virginia Wilkes and music by Julius and Ruby Freeman and was hosted by Y W C A secretary Miss Rose Brown with many sponsors and patrons listed.
Special services by Evangelist Wade Patrick of Alliance Ohio continue at Hoover Heights Tabernacle with growing interest. He spoke Tuesday night on The Condition of the Heart and will preach each evening through Saturday, culminating in an open air service at South Jefferson and Long Avenue with special singing.
A reception at the Elm Street YWCA honored three New Castle Senior High School graduates. The event featured roses and peonies and celebrated the achievements of the three Misses, young women who completed their high school studies.
Miss Leola E Baer of East Washington street has completed a year at the Dane Musical Institute in Warren Ohio and will leave Saturday June 19 for Chicago to enter Sherwood Musical College. She will be accompanied by Miss Margaret Hamilton of Vandergrift Pennsylvania and Miss Dorothy Edwards of Barberton Ohio.
An ostrich is valued more after death as every part is utilized. Flesh becomes biltony, skin yields fancy shoes, feathers become dusters and ornaments, and bones are ground for meal.
Highland U P Troop 18 met at the Highland church with Scoutmaster R F Davis presiding. Plans for a July 12 camping trip and an upcoming ice cream social to fund the trip were announced. next meeting is June 22 at the Highland church.
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