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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
8
Recently released man faces murder trial as jury selection begins in the intermediate court. State and defense teams race to assemble a panel after a 13 year delay due to witnesses and case complexity. The defendant Abel was freed from Weston then immediately jailed on an old warrant.
Rev Walter Emerson McClure of First Presbyterian and Rev D C Schnebly of Mahoning Presbytery will depart tonight for Chambersburg Pennsylvania to attend the Synod meeting at Isan College through Friday. Rev McClure and Rev Schnebly serve as Shenango Presbytery commissioners while Rev Ross M Haverfield of Westfield Presbyterian will attend as a visitor.
Y M Fraternity to hold an outing at Slippery Rock creek camp on Wednesday evening June 19. Committee in charge met Saturday evening and set a 6 15 p m gathering at the AL C for the trip to the camp. A picnic dinner will be served and sailing swimming will follow tasks.
The North Street Bridge over Neshannogh Creek to Groton Avenue is set to open to traffic about July 15. City council officials slated the information during a session. Mary Gilliespix stated that Byers disclosed the update. Wing walls still require construction and immediate work is likely to begin.
Council today met at city hall and referred a claim by J. Morgan at 1107 South Mercer Street for 16.70 dollars. The report concerns alleged road work causing gas leaks and sidewalk damage requiring repairs.
Miss Gertrude Alcorn a returned missionary from India will speak this evening at 7 45 at the First Free Methodist Church located on Arlington Avenue. She will share experiences from her mission work in India and discuss her return.
Central News dispatch from Tokyo reports Komagatake volcano in Japan erupting with a sharp quake. Lava threatens three nearby villages feared casualties may be high as residents flee. Railways sustain considerable damage and panic spreads among thousands of refugees.
Members of the 1. O. F. and Rebekah lodges from Lawrence County joined the annual county memorial at the 1. O. O. F. plot in Greenwood cemetery Sunday at 3 30 pm. A large gathering heard invocation by Rev. D D Sleppy and benediction, with an address by Attorney Walter S Reynolds. Thomas Creck gave a short eulogy as roses were dropped on deceased members’ graves.
Admitted Mary Jones from North street. Discharged Elmer Foster from Volant Robert Loy from Hillcrest avenue Mrs Mary Madge from Grove City.
City hall opened bids for Crawford avenue resurfacing from Croton avenue to Ernst Main street. Estimates list fumasite and several materials with prices from $4,320 to $6,190. Bids include Amiesite, Texaco Asphalt, Hyrock, and Sheet Asphalt among others.
The Fourth Ward Department responded to a blaze alarm at Brinton Apartment on East Washington Street after residents lit a furnace burn taper and rubbish. Drafts were closed and smoke issued from the furnace but no damage occurred.
J. W. Highburger of Memphis spoke to the New Casile Reta club about the role of a landscape architect and his recent city work. He praised natural scenic spots in the territory including McConnell Mills and urged state ownership for preservation, answering members' questions at the end.
Church sale of Grace Ale property planned after June 18 gathering at the corner of Agnew and Reynolds streets. St George Greek Orthodox Church faces funding questions as Barbarsk, with uncertain contributions, seeks to raise funds with hopes of securing outside help in the near future.
Meadville Pa June 17 Roland McKay a high school athlete and captain of the football team at Charter Oak Pa injured Saturday when a astronome burst into the Games and crushed against the bridge near here. He is probably recover. Doctors say he is not out of danger. He and two companions were in a car that plunged against the bridge supports and was brought to the hospital with minor injuries and burns.
Lin Di Wen Castle winner who aimed to break the 100 mile time record at Willard Ohio Sunday had not returned home by early afternoon. DB family members had no word on whether the runner attempted the race or the outcome.
Weather report details five degrees below zero with wind from an expedition led by Richard E. Byrd. The fragmented text notes amateur meteorology aims, mentions placing a thermometer and renewing a gauge, and references the expedition team and shipped data.
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