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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1939
Page
1
The 64th reunion of the Valley of New is praised for the ideals of the Masonic Order. Governor Arthur J. James presided, highlighting the inclusive entertainment program as about 1600 attendees filled the closing day.
The Castle Consistory and 1600 members plus guests attended a Friday evening close with a large Cathedral dinner said to be the biggest served there. Ladies Day featured a tea and cards at New Castle Country Club, while Governor James arrived for a reception in the East Lodge Room. A band concert preceded the governor’s entrance as crowds awaited him.
The notice notes Father’s Day near, with Wednesday June 21 marked as the longest day. Summer begins on June 22 with church services planned at Cascade Park Sunday evening. Workmen prune Court House grounds trees along East Washington Street, improving appearance. grass expected to grow better. The forests department reports men at work taking fish at Linesville split, near Pymatuning Lake.
Sixty four men and officers of Troop K 108th Cavalry entrained Friday evening for the National Guard encampment at Annville Pennsylvania. They arrive and set up camp with a rigorous training schedule to begin Monday morning. Capt George Seyffert urges friends to write to the troopers at Troop K 108th Cavalry Camp Brigadier General John P Wood Pennsylvania Military Reservation Annville Pa. Capt Seyffert Lieut Gocving Lieut Atkinson First Sgt Wolfbrands and Sergeants Foster are among those in camp.
Three additional state witnesses formerly foremen on Luzerne County highway projects in 1938 refused to testify citing immunity fears. Wilis Kelper Thomas Lavery and M. Stein faced questions on payroll padding and labor counts as the commonwealth presses its case against former State Highways Secretary Roy E Brownmiller amid Luzerne county inquiries.
London reports show a tempered British stance amid the Tientsin crisis. Officials downplay the blockade's impact and emphasize mediation, while US and French criticism of Britain's handling persists and tensions with Japan remain unresolved.
Washington rumors say Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes may retire from the Supreme Court in the fall after news of his northern vacation trip spreads. The report from International News Service notes speculation without official confirmation.
Arthur H. Andrews from Charleston West Virginia assumed duties as executive vice president of the Greater New Castle Association this morning. He outlined plans to quickly determine where energies are directed, noting the many tasks and the importance of timing as he settled into his desk amid officials civic leaders and press.
Two persons died and four others were seriously injured in a four car crash between Windber and Scalp Level near here today. Victims were Suella Lux of Windber and Carl Lux, both 48 and 49, with Mrs Irene Lux suffering a broken back. Police said two cars sideswiped and two more collided in the morning wreck.
Chicago heat wave enters its second day as temperatures hit 92 to 95 degrees. Five people have died from heat and heart attacks, with winds up to 40 mph causing property damage and a woman crushed by a falling tree.
June 11 dispatch from Vientsin reports Japan's army high command formally rejects all British mediation efforts over the Tientsin dispute. Officially, the issue has become a protest against Britain’s Chiang Kai-Shek policy as tension rises amid reports of a Russian citizen shot by a Japanese sentry outside concessions. British ships with food head to Tientsin to challenge the blockade, while British and French concessions endure a Japanese ring of bayonets with troops manning the boundary.
Eugene Weldmann, killer of Brooklyn dancer Miss Jean DeKoven and five others, died at dawn on the exit from the jail to the scaffold in Paris. Reported as a calm last walk, his lawyers said he died like a saint. Continued on page two.
The $1.735 billion relief bill cleared the House at 1:08 a.m. and headed to the Senate. President Roosevelt faces a fight to reinstate provisions rejected by the House and to alter administrative sections, notably the plan to place WPA oversight with a three man board instead of a single administrator.
Weekly weather outlook from Washington reports showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States early in the week, fair weather midweek, and showers again late in the week. It notes moderately warm conditions with cooler spells in northern parts on Tuesday and Saturday, and similar patterns in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with local showers early and again Thursday or Friday.
British troops repelled a Japanese assault on a police station in Shanghai's western area within the British defense zone. Chinese police allied with Japanese aided the attack, but the station remained under British control with no casualties reported. The incident underscores rising Anglo Japanese tensions in the contested district.
Obituary notes Fred Theis age 63 of Harmony and Thomas Shea age 30 of 234 North Crawford Avenue listed in the death record notices. Police or county clerk records document the names and ages associated with the proceedings on a Saturday notice dated June 17 1999.
Thirty reporters and four radio observers prepare for a preview flight across the Atlantic aboard a clipper service to Europe. The event, opening to passengers June 28, gathers 12 newspaper syndicate correspondents and 4 radio officials at Port Washington, with crews arriving and last checks underway at the Paro American air terminal.
Sandusky county officials resumed lie detector tests in the kidnapping murder of 10 week old Hardest Fink. Tests began with the mother Velma Fink and Edwin Baker followed by Oren and Ervin Baker. The baby was taken from the Baker home Tuesday night and found twelve hours later in a field near Clyde.
Pittsburgh June 17 after ten tests had shown welders clean safety director George E A Fairly announced river pools will be reopened Monday. Today seven cog pools opened as temperatures rose to 92 degrees, bringing total pools open to ten for bathers.
Three people were injured when a car overturned at about 3:50 am on South Mill Street near Division Street. Injured residents include William Barlowdcz 22 Nunzio Casicchia 23 and Mike Russo 21, all treated at New Case hospital. Police questioned Alex Navale 1617 Hamilton Street as operator, while Ted Brown was held on suspicion of involvement with a second car. Ralph Farone aided transport to the hospital.
New Castle Rotary Club will hear D. H. Ricks acting county farm agent speak at the Elks Club Monday. Ricks fills in for Harold McCulloch who is away taking special studies at Ohio State University in Columbus.
Paris reports the submarine Phenix with 71 officers and crew sank to 350 feet off Indo China after a practice dive near Labotte Picquet. Despite hours of air searches no trace was found, and authorities declared the vessel lost. The incident follows several other submarine disasters this year.
James C. Woodard resigns as warden of Ohio Penitentiary effective September 1 amid a civil service appeal. Welfare director Charles Sherwood, who removed Woodard last April 1 on charges of laxity and mismanagement, accepted the resignation.
The excerpt hints at a quiet private agreement made recently by Arthur Mometer and Ks friends. The couple plans a surprise, keeping the ceremony and details hidden until readers discover the pact. The scene closes with warm wishes as they head to their honey home.
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