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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

2

Wilkins Ship Towed Toward Cobh In Tow By Wyoming

Sir Hubert Wilkins polar submarine Nautilus was being towed into Cobh Ireland by the American battleship Wyoming. Reports say it will take about a week to arrive with the Nautilus moving at eight knots as repairs are needed after a starboard engine failure. The Wyoming Arkansas Roosevelt and Independence Hall aided in the mid ocean breakdown.

International News Service Cobh Ireland Sir Hubert Wilkins Wyoming Arkansas Claude C. Bloch Roosevelt Independence Hall

Croton Bible School Sees Enrollment Growth

The Croton Methodist church vacation Bible School opens with 114 pupils under Miss Eve Nicklin. Classes cover kindergarten through Junior A divisions with a staff of experienced teachers and aides. The program runs three weeks ending in a progress exhibit.

Croton Methodist Church Daily Vacation Bible School Eve Nicklin Mary Nunn Jean DeGarmo Evelyn Baker Marian White Agnes Webster Ina Tucker Dorothy Houk Ehys Lackey Lucille Brady Betty Joshua Clarence Pyle Evelyn McClelland Beryl Emery Margaret Wallace Jessie May Weaver Walter Shuter C. S. Joshua

Our Own Vaudeville exchange at a restaurant

A brief two person dialogue unfolds in a restaurant last night as a man asks if the other recognized him and she replies she did not. The wry exchange hints at anonymity and playful deception.

Insects in car radiators and eggs from Harlandsburg noted

PA Newc observes insects lodged in radiators as spring weather continues. Pheasant eggs from Jordan state game farm at Harlandsburg arrive in numbers with express firms sending about 2000 eggs to Pennsylvania. Boy Scouts complete a two day Camp Phillips Camporee under drizzle. A racing car No 33 heads to Altoona Speedway on July 4 for a speed event. Horseshoe pitching grows near Big Run creek and new tennis courts near Big Run creek on South Side near ready.

Jordan State Harlansburg Express Pennsylvania Camp Phillips Altoona Big Run Creek

Eight held in New Castle narcotics operation

Police say a New Castle drug ring supplied addicts locally and drew users from elsewhere. Goldberg and Reynaldo were arrested on a downtown street with about three ounces of morphine. Steinberg, suspected as a higher up, was arrested in Youngstown, and Joe Tucker plus Augusta Lowe were taken on Grant street and at 144 South Beaver street. Johnsons at 1512 Levine Alley and McKinley Jordan at New Castle Hospital. Multiple arrests marked a major push against narcotics in the Moravia street area.

Goldberg Reynaldo Youngstown Steinberg Joe Tucker Grant Street Augusta Lowe South Beaver Street Johnson Levine Alley Jefferson Street McKinley Jordan New Castle Hospital Moravia Street

Skull of Prehistoric Man Reported Found

Roy Chapman Andrews and teams excavating the Gobi in Central Asia search for remains of a Transitional man. Sir Colin suggests the Transitional man may have lived in Central Australia as part of a theoretical race bridging lower animals to modern human ancestors.

Ing Roy Chapman Andrews New York Gobi Central Asia Sir Colin Central Australia

Realty Transfers in Second and Third Wards

Mary E. Snyder transfers to Marjorie F. Clark in the Second ward for $1. Pittsburgh Co. sells to Morris Greenberg in Ellwood for $1. Alice A. Kimball transfers to John M. Bevan in the Third ward for $1.

Mary E. Snyder Majorie F. Clark Second Ward Pittsburgh Co Morris Greenberg Ellwood Alice A. Kimball John M Bevan Third Ward

Hoover Speechs in Mid West Endorces Free Market Plank

Hoover argues against federal ownership of utilities and tariffs to protect living standards. He frames his policy as aiding self help and community cooperation during the economic crisis. The Indiana GOP audience, praising Hoosier leaders, signals a 1932 campaign push with a Marion Ohio dedication and a G A R parade in Columbus.

Hoover Middle West Indiana Indiana Republican Editorial Association Washington West Virginia Ohio Harry G. Leslie Executive Mansion Marion Warren G. Harding Columbus Illinois Watson Gov Leslie

Marion program honors dead president with Hoover wreath

Brief program in Marion featured Father Spickerman, ex senator Frelinghuysen, and the Columbus Glee Club. President Coolidge introduced Hoover and Gov White after his address, then Hoover laid a wreath on the tomb of the dead president before departing for Columbus to review the G A R.

Wm. J. Spickerman St. Mary's Catholic Church Marion Joseph & Frelinghuysen New Jersey Columbus Glee Club Harding Coolidge Hoover Geo. White Glee Club

Hoover and Coolidge Laud Harding Legacy at Dedication

The article recalls a dedication ceremony where Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge praised Warren Harding. Hoover denounces public trust betrayals while Coolidge calls Harding a timely leader, noting his kindness, loyalty, and optimism. The event honors Harding’s memory as investigations followed his death.

Warren Harding White House Washington Hoover Mr. Coolridge President Harding Coolidge Harding Mr. Coolidge Harding Memorial Association

Communists oppose plan for mine conference in Western Pa

Communistic groups condemn the proposed peace conference and denounce United Mine Workers leaders as agents of coal operators. Governor Pinchot urges mine owners to halt evictions of striking families, with hunger marches planned by the National Miners Union demanding relief and withdrawal of armed forces.

Castle Shannon Coverdale Mollenauer United Mine Workers Pinchot Butler Consolidated Coal Company Vincent Kemenovich Moscow Western Pennsylvania Carnegie Coal Company Atlasburg Pittsburgh Coal Company Montour No. 10 Library Newfield Oakmont Carnegie Company Westland Washington County National Miners’ Union Coal and Iron

Thornton Case On Trial Before Judge Hildebrand

The case of Thomas F. Thornton charged with misappropriation of funds of the New Amsterdam Casualty company is before Judge Hildebrand. Thornton, agent for thirteen insurers, allegedly diverted collections into a general fund to pay other companies. He contends deficits arose from collection difficulties and denies personal use or intent to steal.

Thomas F. Thornton New Amsterdam Casualty Company Hildebrand Thornton New Amsterdam

Health Officer Steen Returns to City Duties

Dr. William L. Steen, city health officer, has returned from a vacation at Clifton Springs, New York, and resumed his duties. In his absence the health Bureau affairs were led by Dr. W. A. Womer.

William L. Steen Clifton Springs N. Y Health Bureau W. A. Womer

Strawberries For County Home Diners

Inmates at the county home are enjoying home grown fruit with ninety six boarders split by day for strawberries. Mrs Perry Snyder the matron says raspberries and blackberries will follow as crops are heavy. About one thousand quarts are expected and surplus will be canned. Fresh garden truck from the farm garden supplies tables as weather favors a plentiful vegetable season. Inmates able to work assist in the garden with evident interest.

Perry Snyder

Squire Jails Two And Fines Another

State Highway Patrol officer Sarko arrest report shows Tony Ross of Youngstown charged with driving under the influence after a Sunday incident. Dominick Yano of Edenburg jailed 30 days for disorderly conduct. James Longo of Youngstown fined and costs for the same offense.

Sarko Justice of the Peace H. M. Reynolds Youngstown Tony Ross Dominick Yano Edenburg Ross James Longo Yano

Montag’s Paper Sets Social Notice for Writing Groups

An old English brand Bond University Club and Polly Blue press claim fresh status from Atlanta. The note promotes Montag’s writing paper as the preferred socially correct choice for correspondence.

Bond—University Club Polly Blue Atlanta Montag’s

Deaths of the Day Mrs Mary Rockenstein

Mrs Mary Rockenstein 74 widow of Anthony Rockenstein of Butler died Saturday in Butler County Memorial hospital after years of poor health. Funeral services were held at St Peter's Catholic Church Butler with interment in St Peter's Cemetery. Rev Father A J Weisenberger officiated the requiem mass.

Mary Rockenstein Anthony Rockenstein Butler Rockenstein Butler County Memorial Hospital St. Peter's Catholic Church St. Peter’s Cemetery A. J. Weisenberger St. Joseph's Church

Mrs Clara Bovard of Forrestville Dies at 44

Mrs Clara Krah Bovard 44 widow of Ernest Bovard died at 6 25 this morning at the family home in Forrestville She was born April 13 1887 and lived in Forrestville all her life Her marriage to Ernest Bovard took place October 20 1904 at Butler She is survived by many Krah siblings and a niece raised since age three Solemn requiem high mass will be held at St Anthony's church Forrestville Thursday at 10 a.m. E S T funeral notices follow for Mary E Emery William H Botham and Mildred Strobel with details of service locations pallbearers and interments

Clara Krah Bovard Forrestville Ernest Bovard Butler Joseph FP. Krah Harry Mohlman New Castle Albert Krah This City H. F. Krah Cuyahoga Falls W. E. Krah Ellwood City Carmelita Krah Midland Regis P. Krah Pittsburgh Eleanor Krah St. Anthony's Church Mildred Strobel Kelley Strobel Steubenville Ohio Carl Anna Holstein Detroit Mich Mary Harnett Vera Tunio Marie Recie Mingo Junction Jacob Harold Holstein Cleveland Leona Harry Herbert Dudley Holstein Marshall Funeral Home Wampum Clinton Cemetery

Desertion Charged In Divorce Case

Jennie Ellen Aiello files for divorce from James Aiello on grounds of desertion. They wed in December 1920 and lived together until December 1921.

Jennie Ellen Aiello Prothonotary's Office James Aiello

Man Arrested For Beating Woman At Scioto Street

Detectives John Young and John Moore responded to a call at 1104 Scioto Street where George Raffael was accused of severely beating a woman. He was arrested and turned over to Alderman J. Lee Cooper after the woman filed information.

Scioto Street John Young John Moore Robert Latera George Raffael J. Lee Cooper

Accidents Reported In Wellsville Street Incident

Mrs. Bessie Welch of Wellsville reported to police that while driving east on East Washington Street at Croton Avenue she passed a street car on a green light and struck a parked car bearing Ohio license 785-766 causing minor damage. Martin Preed of Koppel also reported.

Bessie Welch Wellsville East Washington Street Croton Avenue

Collision Report Involving North Jefferson Street Vehicle

A man was driving north on North Jefferson street near Wallace avenue when a car with Pennsylvania license 1405L, traveling in the same direction and behind him, struck and damaged his vehicle.

Jefferson Street Wallace Avenue

Eagles Plan for Gigantic Parade

Connelsville Pa June 16 Inclement weather today threatened a postponement of the elaborate parade in which 20 000 persons were to participate as part of the program of the state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Election and installation of officers was scheduled for tomorrow.

Connellsville Fraternal Order of Eagles

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Irish Wilkins Croton Bible School New Way Plumbing and Heating Supply Co N. Mill St New Co PA Newc Pennsylvania Avenue Young Pa Newe Fred C. Wolford JOS. S. Rice CO E. North St Home-Town Friends of the Dead President Mr. Hoover Communist Group Helen Twelvetrees Squire Reynolds Montag By the Pound Castle Stalienety Paap William Botham William H. Botham Smithfield Street E. C. Anderson Peter Grittie Mary Wirey Clara Rech Jesus Robert Ritz Elmer Morris Richard Morris Walter Grasser John Rote S. D Dehli Greenwood Cemetery Martin Preed Koppel Eagles North Jefferson St Sam H. McGoun M. J. Donnelly Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Mercer Street New Castle, Pa
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