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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
20
Our book review discusses Bible Lands Today by William T. Ellis, praising its instructive, romantic, and highly interesting exploration of biblical lands. Only the title is deemed dull, per the reviewer’s judgment.
Officers of White Shrine announce an additional service Monday at 2 o clock for Mrs Narcissa Senheiser. All sojourners are invited to attend in a body and cars are solicited locally.
The listings promote Penn Clare Bow with Reed Howes in Rough House Rosie and other features at Cap itol Roberson Smith Applesauce Knoxville, Nixon Love Makes Em Wild and Wine Women and Sauerkraut. Rex Rex Rex No Man's Law. Harold Lloyd Captain Kidds Kids. Dome Ken Maynard Haunted Range with Bobby Dunn and Aesop fables. Matinees Tuesday Thursday Saturday. News and organ.
Col Lindbergh returns to St Louis amid city and national honors. A parade, speeches by Mayor Miller and Secretary of War Davis follow a 3 PM pennant raising at Sportsman's Park. Lindbergh and family stay at Knights estate as plans for aviation tours unfold.
Observation planes chased Lindbergh through fog as he banked and skimmed over the city. Army planes scattered in loops to give him room to rise while the Lone Eagle survived the hazardous flight just feet above roofs and bridges.
President Coolidge and party enjoy a summer retreat in the Black Hills. Reports describe early riser fishing on Squad creek for rainbow trout, with locals noting the lodge location and hospitality. The narrative highlights the president's fondness for fishing and tranquil surroundings.
Descriptions appeal for foster homes for a three month old healthy baby boy and a five year old boy with dark hair and brown eyes. Both are in care of the Children's Aid Society and await permanent adoptive families. Interested parties may call Bell Phone 1660 to arrange meetings and assess suitability.
The News will run a daily picture strip starting Monday featuring Oliver Owen, an orphan, and his adventures with Dr. Dix in the Amazon. Oliver, aided by Windy, escapes peril, helps Senor Lopez, and works to rescue Bella Lopez after she is abducted, continuing his quest to find his missing playmate.
Lieutenant Kelly and Lieutenant Clark toured proposed landing sites around New Castle and Grove City. The air survey praised prospects but detailed assessment would come from the flight over the fields en route to Dayton. Kelly planned to file his findings with the local Chamber of Commerce after the flight.
The letter outlines a plan to assess proposed aviation fields by interviewing owners of suitable land. When the letter is received, those best fitted for aviation will be contacted for statements and input.
A nine year old, Mildred Janovich of Lincoln Hill, died after a car with her parents went off a highway bank. Parents Elias and Mary Janovich suffered fractures and injuries. passenger Mary Lebnik had facial injuries and possible internal injuries. The crash occurred last night near Washington, Pennsylvania.
A compilation of trivia items from The Saginaw News Courier touching on questions about a republic’s president and term, a wartime Waterloo anniversary, naval and military figures, Irving Berlin’s marriage details, a record around the world in 1926, a Bible verse location, and a critique of poetry about Lindbergh.
Persons born on this date should start important undertakings in April and August. Friday is the most successful day. Answers list P. Elias Calles of Mexico in 1928 about oil and land laws, Wellington, Oliver Perry, Ellin Mackay, Edward Evans and Linton Wells, and Genesis II.
In a humorous exchange a woman explains she quit a job with a college professor’s wife. She says the work was okay but constant scrapping and looking up words in the dictionary consumed all the time.
A country minister posted on the church door that Brother Smith departed for heaven at four thirty a.m. The next day a note appeared noting heaven at nine a.m. with Smith not in yet and great anxiety.
Mr Wood answers that the paper behind the radiator is not doing anything now as he tiptoes over to examine it quietly. The scene focuses on a cautious interaction and a mundane object’s quiet presence.
Funeral services for Erral Ver non Walker were held Friday afternoon at his home 1308 Wilmington avenue with Rev E Irvine in charge. Burial followed in Oak Park cemetery with six pallbearers named.
Lieut Balchen named among Byrd's trusted crew as weather maps, provisioning, and emergency readiness weigh on the commander at Roosevelt Field. Dozens of married and single women seek seats to become the first women to fly to Europe, tempers running high amid preparations for the historic voyage.
The Castleton big hotel, being built by centstown Talk Plasterers, is rapidly taking shape with exterior work nearly finished. Announcements say service should start about October, as the structure nears completion. Weather in June 1927 has been cool and rainy, unusual for the month. Illinois speeds are up to 40 mph, and lawmakers worry about raising limits further.
City street cars cease stopping westbound in front of the Traction company and eastbound near Lotus store. Westbound cars will stop at North Mercer street and in front of the Y W C A near North Jefferson street. Eastbound cars stop at Cripps Hardware on South Jefferson street and at the Leslie hotel on South Mercer street. Safety zones with chain barriers surround the new stops. Chief Dysart issued the order eliminating two old stops and creating these, already in effect. Economic notes discuss deductions and Lindbergh income tax projections under the 1926 revenue act with hypothetical $25,000 prize, $1,000,000 earnings scenarios, and potential tax amounts, as context.
Officials state Lindbergh’s trans Atlantic prize of 1465 dollars is taxable income. The amount will be reported on Lindbergh’s tax return alongside other earnings and is subject to assessment.
Charles Boggus, a Negro, died in Ben Avon while attempting to rescue two horses from a blazing stable. His charred body was found beside the animals. The incident occurred today as flames consumed the building.
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