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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1933

Page

39

Merchants Plan Meeting Here In New Castle

Local merchants of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce and others will dine at 6 00 p m in the Green Room of the Y W C A to discuss topics including opposition to the 1 ½ sales tax and house to house soliciting. Speakers include J W Staudinger DeLuce Cole George Fox A L Bintz A W Chilton J S Meyer Jack Gerson Clarence England H M Kirk Jr Joseph L Rocks and Emanuel Shenhan. A large attendance is expected with concerted action anticipated.

New Castle A. W. Chilton J. S. Meyer Strauss-Hirshberg Company Jack Gerson Jack Gerson Company Merchants of DeLuce Cole W. J. Offutt Company Strauss- Hirshberg Company Clarence England Pennsylvania Power Co George Fox D. G., Ramsey Company H. M. Kirk, Jr Kirk-Hutton Company J. W. Staudinger New Castle Dry Goods Company Joseph L. Rocks Fisher Brothers Emanual Shenhan Haney Furniture Company

Rhoads Named To Y M C A Board

H. Rhoads, freight agent for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was elected director of the Young Men's Christian Association for a three year term. He succeeds T. W. McCullough who resigned. Four former directors were reelected.

H. Rhoads Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association R. E. Meermans Rhoads T. W. McCullough

Sells Merchandise Without License Arrest Report

Charlies Goldberg a Pittsburgh resident, arrested near noon today for selling ties and shirts without a mercantile license. He is to have a hearing later today. Paul Collins found not guilty of larceny by bailee. costs placed on the prosecutor. Superintendent West meets with shopcraft representatives at E and A division headquarters. monthly session. He who profits by crime is guilty of it.

Charlies Goldberg Pittsburgh Paul Collins J. W. Hartwell Collins G. S Pennsylvania Railroad A. Division Seneca

Buck Confides Kidnapping Details to Pal During Trial

Kenneth Buck tells Walter Cahoon, a friend, that he knew of Peggy McMath’s kidnapping less than three hours after the crime. Cahoon testifies at the trial of Kenneth and Cyril Buck, who face charges in the abduction.

International News Service Barnstable Mass Kenneth Buck Walter Cahoon Peggy McMath Cahoon Kenneth Cyril Buck Peggy Harwich

Citizens League Hears Talk On State Government

About 125 people attended the Young Citizens league meeting in Hillsville school. Speakers explained state government structure and officers while a varied musical program entertained.

Citizens League Young Citizens League of Hillsville Lee McCombs Frank Stara Sam Pastell McCombs Peter Zinger Joseph Polis Johnny Marshall Johnny Albert Marshall Marshall Ruth Wright Lowellville Bart Richards New Castle

Speeding Triggers West Washington Street Complaints

West Washington street speeding draws many complaints from the west side district. Police plan to stop the hazard as arrests and fines will follow every speeding breach. The reports say motorists endanger lives by not keeping to reasonable speeds.

West Washington Street West Side

Modern Pace Too Fast For Health

Boston report cites 105 year old Mrs. Rachel Waldfogel claiming the younger generation’s fast pace, parties, and smoking endanger health. Born in Poland in 1828, she has five living children, 35 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.

International News Service Boston Rachel Waldfogel

Kidnap Sheriff From Garage In Bolivar Missouri

Bolivar Missouri June 16 Sheriff Jack Killingsworth was kidnapped by two armed bandits as he left a garage. They forced him into a car after holding spectators at bay, loaded gasoline and sped north. A posse formed at once to pursue.

International News Service Bolivar Jack Killingsworth

City Payrolls Approved for First Half of June

City Controller Phil Greer studies approved payrolls. City employees will receive their pay Saturday for the first half of June.

Phil Greer

Jerry and Snyder Enter National Marathon in Washington

Two New Castle runners Frank Jerry Jr and Alfred Snyder will enter a national marathon tomorrow in Washington DC. Jerry left for the capital after a recent Erie race while Snyder left this afternoon. The event is billed as a top national competition and marks a standout running feat of the year.

New Castle Frank Jerry, Jr Harbor Street Alfred Snyder Hillcrest Avenue Washington, D. C Jerry Erie Snyder

Dismissal Axe Hits Capitol Hill In Harrisburg

Dismissals cut 21 employees as Gov. Gifford Pinchot announced 14 new appointments 23 voluntary resignations and three retirements. Today's figures bring the overall totals for the Capitol staffing changes.

International News Service Harrisburg Capitol Hill Gifford Pinchot

Local Government Appointments and Resignations Listed

The report lists dismissals bringing total to 97 since the legislature adjourned sine die on May 6. Appointments include John D. Snograss of Meadville as floor finisher and Charles M. Conwell of Erie as janitor with respective pay of $840 and $900. Resignations include Arte mus W. Pentz of Reynoldsville and Jeffer er Pope as superintendent of guides with $1,680.

John D. Snograss Meadville Charles M. Conwell Erie Artemus W. Pentz Reynoldsville Jefferer Pope

C M T C Group Concludes Summer Sessions

The C M T C group met weekly at the armory for special instruction under First Lieutenant Paul A. Welch. The group held its last meeting until fall and plans to resume in the fall continuing through winter months.

C. M. T. C. Group Armory Paul A. Welch

New Type of Steel Bridge Floor Laid on West Washington Span

A three inch thick steel grid floor was laid on the northern side of the West Washington street bridge today by the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel company. The bridge repair work is extensive and the span is being overhauled. After July 1, work on the opposite side will begin.

West Washington Street Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company

Y M C A Advisory Group Meets for May Report

Members of the advisory board of Y M C A s state cooperative employment office will gather on Monday June 19 at 4 30 o clock in the U Superintendent R L Meermans will present his May report.

Y. M. C. A’s State Cooperative Employment Office R. L. Meermans

Store Ad Lists Relief Prices for Essentials

The notice lists veal breast goo stew or stuffing ib Good Country Butter ib Golden Barley Malt can Bread eight loaves at 8c to 15c. Sunshine Wafers 0 1 Ib box. The store announces it honors relief orders and offers lowest cash prices.

Swift

Designate Date Of Leitler Hearing

City council met in city hall and adopted a recommendation to discharge J. B. Zeitler, city fireman, for absence without leave. Notice by registered mail will inform his last known address of a hearing date, June 23, upon his request. Motion and resolution were submitted by D. O. Davies of public safety.

J. B. Zeitler On of Public Safety D. O. Davies

Hartland Named to Fire Service Post by Council

The Hartland City Council today concurred with the director of public safety's recommendation to appoint Ben Hartland to a fire service position. The action confirms Hartland's placement and outlines next steps for department assignment.

Council Today Director of Public Safety Ben Hartland

Hartland Named Emergency Fireman by City Fire Department

Hartland was designated as an emergency fireman by Fire Chief Stockman who informed Davies that his services were required. The city council approved the appointment during today’s meeting at city hall.

Hartland Stockman Davies

Roosevelt Signs Railroad Coordination Bill

President Roosevelt signed the railroad coordination bill to reshape the nation grid by reducing unnecessary and overlapping services. The action centralizes line planning to improve efficiency across intercity routes.

Roosevelt International News Service Washington

Hanna Not Guilty But Pay the Costs

Charles M. Hanna was found not guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated but ordered to pay court costs by a jury. The verdict followed his Thursday afternoon trial near New Bedford.

Charles M. Hanna Hanna New Bedford

Veterans of Foreign Wars State Encampment Departure

Commander A F Miller of the Harry L McBride Post and his wife Mr and Mrs J F LaRue and Cal Leslie and other VFW officers will leave this evening to attend the closing sessions of the State Encampment in Allentown. They return Sunday and will visit Fred Saunders of Altoona at home en route.

A. F. Miller Harry L. McBride J. F. LaRue Cal Leslie Veterans of Foreign Wars Allentown Fred Saunders Altoona

Croton Avenue Placed in Business Zone

City council at city hall on second reading passed an ordinance making Croton avenue from Walnut street to the city line a secondary business zone. The bill goes to the printing office before final passage.

City Hall Croton Avenue Walnut Street

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