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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
2
A Pittsburgh report cites a woman who says she was abducted last Saturday by four men while en route to a store near Cincinnati. She was kept captive several days and later found distressed, with police guiding her to a hospital after the raid.
President Hoover travels through Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin promoting an agrarian recovery outlook. He notes rainfall easing drought fears and crops showing healthy signs while acknowledging low farm prices as a political challenge. He predicts improved employment as production rises in midwest and rail/transport benefit grows, though he cites cautious optimism about the coming summer.
An unclear note from Varsity Mail discusses taxes versus stores, suggesting taxes can rise and fall unpredictably. reader should consider ongoing financial pressures and long term effects on shopping and budgeting.
A chaotic scene described in Western Pennsylvania lore as a gang in fast autos used the highways near the Old Stone House area. The article notes rapid travel, congested intersections on Mercer street, and horn blasts as locals observed traffic delays and a dislodged object found near a nearby doctor’s residence.
Davis calls on veterans to restrain pursuit of federal grants as war era spirit resumes. The encampment in progress at Scranton sees Capt William P Hayes named as post commander candidate for O'Donnell of Phoenixville and Gardner of Williamsport leaving the Pennsylvanian department command. Shreve and Stanford attend as speakers amid large crowds.
A stretched section of Perry Highway near Grant City is now unobstructed as the Muddy Creek bridge and nearby viaduct over railroad tracks near completion. Work began last year, finishing this spring, easing access for motorists north of the Lawrence county district toward Pittsburgh via Sheakleyville and other points. A separate item notes Danville’s Continental Fire Company getting a new truck, with council approval to expand its engine house.
Four Columbus aviators had licenses temporarily suspended by a federal aeronautics inspector after an inquiry requested by President Hoover. Harald Distelhorst, Joan Corrodi, and John Mackey of Curtis-Wright Flying Service and Grant Melvin, a private pilot, were accused of flying over a crowd near the Harding Memorial tomb dedication at Marion. The charge cited a rule barring flight over crowds below 1000 feet.
Pursglove, president of the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation, said the firm offered a wage agreement to the Mine Workers Union, but the union refused. The company will continue operations on an open shop basis from April 1, 1927. Murray of the union urged future negotiations, noting wage reductions blocked settlement. Internecine strife flared at Coverdale mine with injuries during clashes between rival unions as marches approached Montour No. 10 and War den mines. Amb Dawes quip noted in Miami Daily News.
Partners and cattle raisers gathered at Volant Park for the Volant Dairy Field Day with a large cattle exhibition. Seventy head entered. ROH Olmstead of State College began judging Jerseys Guernseys and Holsteins, awarding ribbons. A 18 and under boys and girls cattle judging contest was held and officials include John B. Shaw M J Muse and Lauren Thompson.
Secretary Mellon remained undecided about visiting Berlin. He said his trips to London would be social and that immediate plans would be set after returning to London. An official Downing Street denial said Britain had not invited Mellon to discuss war debts.
Police arrested Wilber Cotton Dick Olinefelter Robert Eiken and Andy Quinn for running a disorderly house at an unoccupied Mechanic Street property after midnight. They were charged but discharged by Mayor William H. Gillespie when they appeared this morning.
City Hall council committee reported favorable readings on three ordinances. Changes include widening Taylor to Epworth street from 24 to 22 feet with contractor approval and reduced paving costs for property owners. Meyer avenue widening to 26 feet approved. residents had asked for 34 feet. A sanitary sewer is added on Nat street between Pearson and 202 feet west on NpL street. reappointment of 1926 municipal lead foreman Spector.
Forty or more members of Mrs E M Baers Sunday school class from First Methodist Episcopal church joined friends for a picnic dinner on the lawn of the B Thacker home Knox avenue. Arrangements were led by Mrs Waiter S Hong Mrs Will Woods Mrs J W Anderson Homey Campbell and others. Visitors enjoyed the Thacker flower gardens as special entertainment was provided by Mrs Thacker and Mrs W C Mechem.
Florence Neely will address a commemorative gathering at West Point in June A noted speaker, she will deliver a special message on the occasion. The article notes a military academy population detail and U S population statistics.
A local reminder notes prizes worth 51.00 and invites readers to enter one or more Kodak pictures in the Castle Picture Contest. Entry is free and open to all, with entries due by July 1. Film developing services are offered, encouraging participation for better results.
Obituary notices detail services for William Priester, brother to Mrs. Jinks, with distant relatives traveling from West Washington and Baltimore. accompanying deaths include Edward G. Baldwin, Milton I. Buchanan, and Louis Bars. Service details name churches, dates, and nearby towns. family survivors listed across multiple households.
A fragmentary item notes that Mr and Mrs Samuel Bouston and daughter Betty traveled on a special coach attached to Passenger No 23 of the Powns railroad en route through New Castle. George Shoaf and Russell Tait, from Plaingrave and Albert street, motored to Akron yesterday to view the giant dirigible The Asron.
City council heard in formal meeting at City Hall that Patrolman M J R and H Gillespie reported issues over a year. The discussion touched on service concerns and compensation related to injury amid ongoing personnel actions and duties.
Local officials report the mayor was hurt during a recent flare of events in Mt. oe. Details are sparse as investigators assess the incident and condition remains unclear.
A local notice announces that Rev F Tyler will deliver a speech this evening at a community venue. The event details are brief with no further specifics available from the readable text.
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