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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1946
Page
8
Dravosburg Pa June 18 Police report 20 year old Navy veteran Daryl Prum drowned when he slipped from a log while swimming in the Monongahela River. Volunteer firefighters recovered Prum’s body late last night. He was father of a month old son.
The Panamint arrives in Honolulu at 2 p m on a six day voyage from San Francisco en route to Bikini Atoll for an atomic test. Thirty two observers and scientists aboard receive binoculars and eye protection as they witness the test. Dr. Carl O Dunbar and Dr Hubert B Vickery of New Haven discuss the experiment's significance as a first controlled large scale explosion.
The city awaits delivery of a new fire truck to add to its firefighting fleet. The vehicle, a Dodge 2, was bought earlier and will be driven to Chicago by Fire Chief James E. Thermas and City Mechanic Walker for body and pump installation. It will mirror the Central fire station’s current truck.
Michigan state police report a housekeeper Mrs Myrtle Brandon was killed after an argument with her bachelor employer Roy West. West, a 70 year old retired farmer, was hospitalized in Adrian and reportedly confessed to the murder and attempted suicide. He said the quarrel began after pepper was sprinkled on his face and that he used broken milk bottle pieces to slash Mrs Brandon.
The Edward G Seubert standard oil tanker, with a full gasoline load, sank after running aground near South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan. A crew of forty remains aboard. company officials say there is no immediate danger of breaking up. Communication with the vessel continues from Chicago and river Rouge Michigan.
Gov. Edward Martin today endorsed national Swim for Health Week beginning June 24. He stressed the danger of swimming to unprotected water and the healthful value of pools and beaches guarded by lifeguards qualified by the American Red Cross.
A lightning sparked blaze near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, caused about 310000 in damages to a barn. Farm tenant George Barrick reportedly rescued livestock and told Carlisle and Newville fire crews that grain and machinery were lost.
Robert Manley of Springfield Massachusetts urged the Junior American Red Cross to serve the postwar world. Speaking at the national convention in Philadelphia he called for reducing juvenile delinquency, cutting accident rates, practicing food conservation, and expanding home gardens. He urged organizing Junior Red Cross in Europe and Asia.
Nineteen Girl Reserves opened the season at East Brook Y with full program in 24 hours. Campers arrived Monday after noon enjoyed swimming and campfire after dinner. Activities include recreation handicraft gimp bracelets and crafts. Senior and junior counselors listed with director Marion Ohamaugh akaram.
Sidney C Porter of East Liverpool was named chairman of the Bethany College board of trustees for the coming year. New members elected include Rev S Adkins Mortclair N J Doteld Le Boyd Huntington W Ve Rev A Dale Piers Cleveland Frank P Jone Pittsburgh C E Palmer McKeesport Maynard L tation Cincinnati and Dr W W Tilock Lorain O. Members reelected include Dr Russell B Bailey Wheeling George J Bart hald Steubenville D Rev John W Love Washington Pa Frank M Hesse Pittsburgh J C Morris Shelby Alfred E Wright Uniontown and Dr J Parker Mullen Weilsburg.
Police arrest Roy H Polley 37 of Baltimore in connection with an early morning shooting of Robert Haught 26 of New York. Haught is in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the abdomen and Tolley faces a shooting with intent to kill charge. Beulah Tolley named as state witness with a hearing set for June 28.
Sharon physicians vote to raise office call charges from 2 to 3 dollars and home visits cost an extra dollar after July 1, reflecting higher medical service costs in the Sharon area.
Amvets backed a VA pension for former service members in hospitals and urged ending re enlistment of convicted veterans as an alternative to parole. The group announced plans to expand in central and northeastern Pennsylvania with new posts in Erie Altoona and Williamsport and set a state convention in Lancaster in October.
Corporal John Edwin VanSevich is back from the Marine Corps after two years service including time in the Pacific at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He is returning to work at SasUk Paint in Wampum and resides with Mr and Mrs Walter VanSevich.
The WCTU met at Mrs M R Bates home for June. Devotionals by Mrs Mattie Badger. Mrs Sarah Wilson led the program with Mrs Ralph Weide, Mrs Abe Kildoo, Mrs Milton Book and Mrs Ethel Bates contributing. Business session with officers elected: President Mrs CR Thayer, Vice Mrs Scott Munnell, Treasurer Mrs Bertha Cartwright, Recording Mrs Iva Gorman, Corresponding Mrs Mattie Badger. Refreshments by the hostess and aides Mrs Ida Howe and Mrs Ralph Weide.
Jonn Lewis Post of the American Legion in Clearfield, PA asks authorities to find Matthew J. West, 45, an amnesia patient missing for some time. Described as 59 inches tall, 150 pounds with blue-gray eyes, Visteen in left eye, brown curly hair, ruddy complexion, broad hands, size 10 shoe, dental plates, a carpenter and salesman by trade, who is a baritone singer and baseball fan.
Mies Garnet Rhodes announces applications for the Third U.S. Civil Service Regional Office must reach the office by close of business June 24. Applications are available at the local post office until noon June 22 and should be mailed immediately for exam eligibility.
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