This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1933
Page
25
President Roosevelt’s 73rd Congress ends after a dramatic victory on the veteran’s issue. The session enacted his plan to liberalize the economy, slash wartime veteran compensation, and push major reforms, including off the gold standard and a $3.3 billion public works program.
Much needed rain fell last evening and through the night easing drought in gardens and lawns. Veterans of the Iron Division old 28th resume reunion planning in PA Newc with old comrades, while frost varied in intensity across the county. Early cherries ripen and fruit loads appear on PA Newc trees as camps form along streams near New Castle. The post office floor frame nears completion and Ed Lane of 308% Mahoning Avenue is noted for a local capture.
U S weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending this morning with a maximum 71 and minimum 48. Precipitation measured at .14 inches and a river stage of 4.6 feet. For the same date a year earlier, the maximum was 88 and the minimum 60 with trace precipitation.
President Roosevelt plans a two week outing starting tonight at 8:30 p m departing for Marion Massachusetts where a 45 foot schooner will await James Roosevelt. The trip includes a cruise up the north shore to Campobello and a return aboard the navy cruiser Indianapolis with Mrs Roosevelt joining Groton graduation events.
The Universal Sanitary Manufacturing Company in New Castle Junction increases wages by ten percent for about 160 workers on piece work or day rates effective today June 16. President W Keith McAfee cites improved business and future prospects as the reason for the raise amid four years of district economic recovery. the plant has operated steadily with share the work arrangements during the depression.
London report states Japanese naval authorities seek a three year build program costing 460,000,000 yen about 115,000,000 dollars as a reply to the Washington naval expansion. The program totals 238,000,000 dollars over three years as per Swanson’s disclosed plan.
Special to The News from Beverly Hills reports a humorous letter claiming a debt argument should be avoided. The writer describes negotiating 90 percent then 10 percent, before deciding Roosevelt must deal with it alone, likening debt talks to a religious dispute. The note ends with a quip about Calvin Coolidge.
After ballot counting on Thursday afternoon the New Castle Chamber of Commerce nominating committee certified twelve men to stand for three year director terms. Nominated are Walter W. Braham DeLuce Cole John E Elliott Robert M Garland H L Gordon B H Kanenberg W K McAfee Fred L Rentz S H Rhodes H B Richards L B Round and James M Smith Sr. The committee chaired by city treasurer L W McClung also includes J M Smith Jr D O Davies Paul S Fisher and J T Offutt. Final election ballots and voting instructions were mailed to members.
Pay roll totals in New Castle rose 25 percent in May versus April, per figures from the U S Department of Labor. The rise reflects more plant operations, with employment up just under two percent, while May 1933 shows a six percent increase over May 1932.
Howard B. Richards, longtime manager of the New Castle Water Company, is promoted to run the Chattanooga Water Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The change is effective immediately and Richards will depart for his new post early next week. A successor here will be named early next week. He is a leading local figure active in many efforts and leaves behind hundreds of friends.
Miss Davis drove the Ellwood City family car that skidded and overturned on the newly improved New Castle New Wilmington road near Highland Heights. Dr. Harry H. Davis suffered a forehead cut and shock. Mrs Davis Leone were unhurt. The mishap happened around 11 p m while returning from New Wilmington. road changes at the old curve were blamed. Dr. Davis was treated locally.
Paul J. Reider of New Castle and 1932 Pitt football captain wed Miss Ann Elizabeth Farrell in Pittsburgh. After a motor trip through the East the couple will live in Frankstown Acres where her father Jack Farrell is building a wedding gift home for them.
At the London economic conference delegates formed two main commissions and recessed for the weekend to allow leaders to press ahead with committee work. A mood of hopeful urgency prevailed despite procedural disputes and uncertainty about methods.
Firemen from No 6 and central departments saved Andy Zyck s home at 66 High Street Union Township Thursday afternoon at 4 o clock Spontaneous combustion set a porch blaze which spread before crews used booster and chemical tanks to extinguish it The approximate loss was 40 dollars Assistant Fire Chief James E Thomas reports The house lies just over the city line in Union Township
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. graduates from Groton School alongside 27 others as Mrs. Roosevelt watches. A special message from Congress congratulates members for cooperation in meeting the economic emergency, with a personal holiday wish to each senator and representative. No similar presidential message found in recent history.
June 16 report says Can field Oil company will begin construction on a large still and 15 storage tanks at its Coraopolis refinery, expanding capacity and storage.
John Stahl aged 64 died in St. Vincent's hospital sixty hours after being struck by a hit and run driver in Erie. The fatal incident occurred thirty-six hours earlier, according to hospital reports.
Louis Life, 47, was killed and two youths injured in a runaway horse incident in Pittsburgh marking the first fatal accident of its kind in many years.
President Roosevelt acknowledged Congress in a speech that broke precedent by sending a notable request early today. The move signals a bold administrative approach and aims to accelerate legislative action on key policy priorities.
Akron June 16 Formally recommended for preliminary acceptance by the naval board of inspection and survey the U S S Macon will depart for Lakehurst New Jersey base late next week it was announced today
Frank T. Sargeant announces all arrangements for a two day reunion of the 28th division men from the surrounding district at Castle Beach. An expected 500 veterans will arrive by tomorrow evening with a Saturday program featuring amusement, Grove City band unit of the 112th infantry, and bugle and drum corps from the 111th infantry. Evening includes a smoker and boxing. Sunday includes a second band concert and addresses by former officers led by General William G. Price Col. David J. Davids and Major John.
Orbetello Italy June 16 Still another delay in the mass flight of 24 Italian seaplanes to Chicago was caused by reports of bad weather over the Alps. The flight scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. today was postponed until probably Sunday morning.
A class of 25 expected to receive degrees in Scott ish Rite Masonry as the New Castle Consistory A A 8 S R hosts its annual Spring Reunion at the Cathedral. John E. White, Commander in Chief, pleased with morning turnout. 32nd degree to be conferred this evening. The session emphasizes fellowship with no special features, aiming for a record attendance.
Increasing rail business today caused the Pennsylvania railroad to call back a second train dispatcher to aid Dispatcher William Marso in directing the heavier Erie and Ash tabula division traffic. H. W. French was summoned this morning to assist Mario. Emmer Heston is second trick dispatcher while M. T. Hall serves on the third trick.
Mrs. C. W. Biles of 510 Reis Street Mrs. Laura West aged 49 of South Jefferson Street Dr. Andrew P. Dalby aged 60 of Youngstown Ohio Anna Elizabeth Brown aged 10 of Chewton are noted in the death records.
D S Pyle, general manager of the Shenango and New Castle plants, announced that the eight remaining hot mills of the New Castle tin mill, plus finishing departments except the tin house, will resume operations as soon as mills are prepared. The exact restart date could not be stated.
Nearly 46 hours have passed since Smiling Jimmy Mattern departed Khabarovsk bound for Nome. His fuel and time suggest he may have landed in a remote area inaccessible to communications. Two days earlier bad weather forced a retry from the same route.
Arthur Mometer notes rain frees a man from unslinging the garden hose after work, allowing time for reading, sleep, and occasional shows. He accepts picnics may be spoiled but says wet weather helps gardens and saves hose work. The mood is casual and old timey.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.