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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
7
A group of Pearson Street youths tried to sell a large black snake in downtown but found no buyers. They explained the creature was killed with an air rifle near the Neshannock Creek. bystanders balked at the unusual merchandise and the sales attempt ended quickly.
Alumni Chairman complete plans as 28 chairmen report strong interest for the New Castle High School Alumni Association reunion to be held July 1 at the Cathedral. About a thousand guests expected for a 6 30 dinner, with a $1 charge covering dinner entertainment dancing and cards. A 15 piece orchestra led by Joseph Replogle will perform. Tickets available at local drugstores and shops.
Grant City notes Patrick McCormick Jr and family in Pittsburgh events. James McCormick, who turned 100 on Feb 2, is not in good health. Families from Ellwood and Derry visit relatives. Hunt reunion at Willard Grange hall with next gathering planned near London Mercer County.
After a day and night of deliberation in county court, the jury could not agree in the Carl Becker larceny by bailee case. Judge R L Hildebrand discharged them. Prosecutor Nick Capitolo contended Becker held a diamond scarf pin for security on a $96 loan. Becker claimed repayment and that the pin was sold for just $8, with Becker receiving $5. Witnesses included James Costello Samuel Davies and Homer Emery.
Mrs. George Ferrer visits Pittsburgh this week while George Hoffner and D J Rouse make business and East visits. Pearl Ashton admitted to Jameson Memorial hospital. Reed Smith and Reed discharged from Jameson Memorial hospital. Many locals travel to Conneaut Lake, Dover, Youngstown, and Pittsburgh for visits and events.
The Penn Theatre failed to open at 1 PM due to a wage disagreement between motion picture operators and management. Speer Marousis, the manager, said new operators were secured and a later opening after 2 PM was expected while a union representative from New York City was to arbitrate the dispute. The clash centered on operating expenses and the number of required operators.
An order from Lewis county court requires immediate dismissal of any county employee found under the influence of liquor or who drives county autos after hours. The court acted after reports of drunkenness and personal use of county vehicles.
Seattle. Herman De Cano, 28, after two years of aviation study at Boeing airport, receives a private flying license. He is the first Filipino to win a license on the Pacific coast and perhaps in the nation, and will continue toward a commercial license before flying professionally in the Philippines.
Members of Section A of the Y S B Class of Third United Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday evening at Mrs R M Eagleson’s home on East Washington Street with Mrs Roy McCown as associate hostess. The usual routine will be carried out. Message Circle A will hold a spiritual gathering at Rev A E Guthrie’s home 1219 South Jefferson Street Fisher apartment Friday at 8 o'clock with mediators Mrs A Crocker and Mrs E A Ware.
The Baird Missionary Society of Highland United Presbyterian held a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Ralph Davis home with Mrs. Ray Rhodes in charge. Papers on the Sudan and Ethiopia were read by several members. A picnic plan for June 29 with the Baldwin Bible class was arranged at Mrs. T. J. Fletcher’s Crystal Springs cottage.
Members enjoyed a session of cards in the evening and, when play ended, awards for high scores were given to Mrs. Bertha E. Daughtery, Mrs. M. Rowland, Mrs. John Gross, Lewis Sweet, William Ouster and John Gross.
Evangelist L B Staats addressed a large audience on The Great low mood Its Cause and Cure at the First Pentecostal church. Ralph Bender led the sing service and Norman Spong the prayer. Staates and Ella Staats scheduled to speak again at 7 30 this evening. Loyal Ladies Class plans an election of officers Friday at Central Christian church parlors. Mary Ralph class to hold a 9 o'clock breakfast at Cascade park Friday morning.
Section Two of the First Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Clark 726 Butler avenue on Wednesday June 22 with the program starting at two o clock.
At the close of the business session of the senior court of the Ben Hur Life Association on Wednesday officials adjourned with routine reports and no further business on the agenda.
The Bible class taught by Mrs. Mary Ralph gathered 28 participants for a Wednesday picnic at Cunninghams woods marking the summer close. Afternoon games preceded a 6 o clock picnic supper. Later, younger Sunday school children will be hosted by the First Methodist church Men's Bible class.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of Croton Avenue Methodist Church met in the church parlor after prayer. Mrs. Fred B. Hill was named president, Mrs. T. C. Armstrong vice president, and Mrs. J. C. McClelland secretary, with the treasurer reporting the yearly budget paid.
Mars resident Reverend S. L. Louden will be the guest speaker at preparatory services in the Third United Presbyterian Church Friday at 8 o'clock.
The Lynchburg News reports rumors that Senator Smith Wildman Brookhart is the target of an attempted shooting, described as a marked assault in the gossip surrounding political figures.
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