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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

9

Delay Hearing Of Alleged Dope Ring Members

In Pittsburgh on June 17 the hearing for eight suspected members of a Youngstown Ohio New Castle dope smuggling ring was continued to Friday to allow government agents to further investigate. Those arrested include Max Steinberg Eugene Reynaldo Louis Goldberg Joe Tucker Augusta Lowe McKinley Jordan Earnest Johnston Eleanor Johnston. All eight were remanded to Allegheny County Jail as the investigation continues led by William T Diffy.

International News Service Pittsburgh Youngstown, O New Castle Max Steinberg Eugene Reynaldo Louis Goldberg Youngstown Joe Tucker Augusta Lowe McKinley Jordan Earnest Johnston Eleanor Johnston Allegheny County William T. Diffy Pittsburgh Narcotic

Girl Scout Little House Attracts City Troops

The Little House near Coaltown, now owned by the Girl Scout organization of New Castle, hosts many all day meetings, picnics, and overnight hikes. Troop 1 had breakfast there this morning, and Troop 6 plans an overnight hike Friday. Attendance stars recognize active scouts guided by Mrs. W. H. Hanger and Miss Elizabeth Vance.

Coaltown Girl Scout Organization of New Castle Girl Scouts

West Side Voters League Meeting Announced

A meeting of the West Side Voters League is set for Thursday at eight o clock in the West Side school building. The league advocates improvements for the area and will discuss several important matters affecting that section of the city.

West Side Voters League West Side

Almira Home Auxiliary Board Reorganizes At Year End

Almira Home highlights progress as the newly formed Auxiliary Board and officers are welcomed. Mrs. J. L. Stratton is elected president for the twelfth time. The report shows year end receipts of 21 468 06 and expenditures of 3 320 32. A generous gift of 2 000 from Mrs Celia Sibly Wilson funds a sun parlor addition. The meeting notes 41 residents with two vacancies and lists county delegations and advisory members.

Thomas A. Irwin Franklin Venango County J. O. Fruit Mercer Belle Lowery Butler County T. W. Phillips Butler Rose M. Sloan J. L. Stratton Sloan Gordon H. L. Gordon Donald Lusk J. Gail Blim James Frew Walter Braham James Crawford Ray J. Robison Ed Bleakley Charles Johnson Jr Elizabeth Rice Carrie E. Agnew Sharon Mercer County Nicaporg David Jameson Johnson Limestone Co Lst Church S.S Julia S. Brown Commonwealth of Penna Commonwealth R. C. Maxwell Celia Sibly Wilson Franklin and New York George Ralph H. C. Harper Harry Smith J. W. Rice B. F. Butler Carrie Agnew C. E. Trainor Loretta Reed Irad Lewis Grove City J. S. Fruit Thomas Elliott W. B. Isenberg Jno. Hannah Mary B. McDowell Helen Reed M. C. Zahniser Grace Jackson Harvey Shaffer E. T. Firth T. C. Campbell W. D. Brandon T. W., Phillips Jr C. N. Boyd J. W. Ritts S. O. Wright Zelienople Jas. McConnell Heberling Portersville S. L. Creeseman Glaspy Slippery Rock Venango S. H. Simpson W. R. Barr Percy Beers Myra Chickering W. W. Splain Oil City W. H. Forbes Henry W. Lamberton Fred L. Rentz George T. Weingartner H. K. Gregory Alex Crawford Hoyt F. A. Hover

Mrs Eliza Gibson Celebrates 92nd Birthday at Almira Home

Mrs Eliza Gibson marked her 92nd birthday Tuesday June 16 at the Almira Home where she has resided for years. Friends visited throughout the day to extend good wishes. Despite advanced age she sews, reads avidly, and enjoys every edition of The News.

Eliza Gibson Almira Gibson

Local Ball Player Injured in Weekend Game

Kenneth Pete Moser of the Lakewood Indians sustained severe injuries to his left knee and arm while playing with the Coaltown Ramblers on Monday evening. He also plays with the Spencers mushball team. Recovery is expected to take several weeks.

Kenneth Pete” Moser Lakewood Indians Coaltown Ramblers Spencers

Don F. Stevens In City Today

Don F Stevens general superintendent in charge of transportation for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is a business visitor here today en route from Baltimore to Chicago and other western points. He formerly headed the local B and O division and hosted a luncheon for former acquaintances and local leaders at noon before leaving this evening for further western points on the system.

Don F Stevens Baltimore & Ohio R. A Baltimore Chicago Mr. Stevens

Exports In May Are Quite Low

The commerce department announced that U S exports in May totaled 205 million dollars, the lowest for any month since October 1914, while imports reached 182 million dollars, the lowest since last February. Exports fell 115 million from May last year, and imports dropped about 3.2 million from April.

International News Service Washington United States Commerce Department

Farmer Charged in Street Shooting From Eight Years Past

In Lisbon Ohio on June 17 the case cites a farmer charged with shooting James Hoskins in a street fight eight years ago. The report notes the long-delayed action and identifies the defendant as a local farmer.

Lisbon James Hoskins

Freeman 52 Faces Trial in Columbia County Court

Freeman aged 52 from Wellsville stood for trial in Columbia county court today. His son Theodore also faces a separate trial on a manslaughter charge tied to the same death.

Freeman Wellsville Columbia Theodore

Young People Plan Visit and Services at Highland Church

Miss Lois Williamson presided at the Y P C U business session of Highland church on Tuesday evening. Reports from committee chairmen outlined plans for a Darlington visit on June 21 and a stewardship pageant on June 28 at First U P church to cover the McClenahan fund deficit. Union services begin July 5 with First Second and Highland churches.

Lois Williamson Highland Church Darlington U. P McClenahan Fund First Second Highland Churches

New Castle Girl Scout Director Takes Week-Long Leave

Miss Nance Pugh, director of the New Castle Girl Scouts, will depart Saturday for Harrisburg and other eastern points. She will return to the local Scout headquarters to collect camp registrations on Saturday morning, June 27, and continue accepting registrations this week for Camp Philips from August 8 to 22.

Nance Pugh New Castle Harrisburg Camp Philips

Disorder Triggers Police Call in Green and Grant District

Residents reported disorder last night prompting police dispatch. All involved fled on arrival except 18-year-old Warren Mayo who was ordered to report to the mayor's office.

Green Grant Streets Warren Mayo

Ryan Monoplane Makes Two Trips To Bradford Field

A Ryan monoplane sister ship to the Lindbergh craft landed at Bradford field from Cleveland with passenger William Laufman piloted by Harry Sievers. It left for Cleveland with Al Dickson aboard, returned later this morning with Dickson and again departed for Cleveland.

Ryan Bradford Field Lindbergh Atlantic Cleveland William Laufman Harry Sievers al Dickson Dickson

Eggs Wobbly Man Sentenced In Pittsburgh Court

Ace Eggs, 53, appeared before Magistrate Leo Rothenberg on a drunkenness charge. He admitted feeling badly and was ordered to thirty days in the workhouse to “boil” him out.

International News Service Pittsburgh Leo Rothenberg

Croton School Interest Grows

Croton avenue church hosts a daily vacation Bible school with enrollment reaching 153 today. Classes for boys and girls are divided by age and guided by a team of teachers led by Miss Eve Nicklin. The three week program continues, with strong enthusiasm forecast.

Croton Avenue Church Eve Nicklin

Good that Will Be Accomplished by This Course

The text notes a positive outcome as children enter into all classes heartily, emphasizing the beneficial impact of the course on student engagement and participation.

Wardrop Pays Call On E. and A. Office In New Castle

Wardrop an assistant to the vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Chicago and former Erie and Ashtabula division trainmaster visited New Castle today on a personal mission. He renewed old railroad and other friendships during his stay.

W. Miller Wardrop Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Erie & Ashtabula New Castle

John J. O'Neil Named In Storeroom Notice

John J. O'Neil of 618 West North Street appears in a local notice concerning a storeroom, with details indicating occupancy or management of the space and related proceedings.

John J. O'Neil West North Street

Carnegie Steel Buys Scrap Steel in Pittsburgh

Carnegie Steel Company placed an order for 10,000 tons of scrap steel with four Pittsburgh dealers. The order totaling about $100,000 marks the first scrap purchase in five months, signaling a possible upswing in business as scrap prices range from 10.50 to 11.00 dollars per ton.

International News Service Pittsburgh Carnegie Steel Company Carnegie Company Leacers

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