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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
18
The administration backed tax measure moves before the House for debate with swift passage expected. It removes irritants and raises corporate taxes while extending the 3 cent postage to fund a hundred million annually, with Republicans seeking immediate effect and business relief.
A tornado ripped through Anoka Dayton Chaplin and Cedar areas blowing down wires and leveling nearly 100 private homes. Four people died in Anoka and another four perished when a car was hurled off a highway near Corolan during the freak twister.
The church honors Dr G B Bennett with Thelma Hinkson Margaret Preston and James Bowman in attendance. Kathryne Nessle Allen played the organ while Charlies H Young, chairman of the official board, delivered greetings from the board. James K. Love was present.
Report notes U S mediation stance amid Japanese British tensions in Tientsin. Japanese authorities insist blockade targets only British concession, not US or other nations. American merchants urge mediation to avoid capitulation and preserve trade, warning Hull against Munich style appeasement.
Moose organizers invite members and Supreme Dictator Roy H. Williams to attend opening exercises. A public concert by the New Castle Federal Orchestra directed by Ben Shulansky with Harry Hammond will be held on South Mercer street. Convention sessions run Thursday to Saturday as downtown New Castle decorates for the event.
Martha Lodge No 10 schedules its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the First Congregational church. The News by mail offers a one year subscription for five dollars.
An account of the Giant Clipper flight across the Atlantic describes waking to oceanic views toward Marseilles and the Mediterranean. The narrator emphasizes pioneering status, the rarity of such nontechnical crossing, and the vivid, dreamlike scenery of the 22 hours 49 minutes flight.
Mrs. Fink remained in sheriff's quarters under constant watch after being charged in a case tied to her infant's death. She admitted distress and discussed a secret marriage to Ervin Fink, with investigators noting key details from lie detector results and questioned meetings with Richard White.
The article reports alleged discrimination against British residents by Japanese forces in Tientsin as British and other foreign nationals press for equal treatment and food shipments. Jamieson seeks relief while Japan defends its policy citing British noncooperation and a military proclamation explains new regulations.
Grove City district of the Methodist church schedules its spring conference on Tuesday June 20 at the New Wilmington church. The program lists devotions of Dr. Harold L. Black and J. Elliott Ramsey, sessions on uniting conference highlights, legislation, sermon by H. E. Boyd, examinations of local preachers, youth leadership training, and an address by R. L. Foulke in Akron Ohio.
Mayor McGrath announced residents want Grant Street cartway reduced to 24 feet between Highland and East streets to spare trees slated for removal if widened to 27 feet. The city engineer is tasked to investigate and report findings.
Inclement weather forced cancellation of the New Castle Ministerial association outdoor Sunday evening worship in Cascade Park. A service will be held next week with Dr. C B Wingerd and Central Presbyterian members in charge.
Mrs. Ray Taylor of 1147 West Fifth died at home Friday in Ashtabula Ohio. She was born in New Castle daughter of Jesse and Jennie Clark and survived by her husband a son and two daughters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Askew Brink funeral home Ashtabula. Also noted are services for S Marshall Dickson and Thomas E Shea with interments at Greenwood and St Marys Cemeteries and a funeral from St Marys Church. Miss Eliza Jane Steele of Grove City to Overbrook near Philadelphia for funeral services and burial after dying in Grove City.
Albert McCurdy 27, recovering from minor injuries after a Saturday crash that killed his companion Myron T. McDowell 52 of Lanes Mills. McCurdy drove the car off the highway into a retaining wall after attending a fireman’s day celebration in DuBois. Lawrence Adams of New Bethlehem had minor injuries in another crash returning from the same event.
A five point investigation began in Cranston Rhode Island to determine the absence of fire escapes and the cause of the Sunday blaze that killed three residents and injured five. The fire at the 50 apartment block Roger Williams Manor caused nearly 250000 dollars in damage and required numerous rescues by firefighters using ladders from the 90 occupants.
Robert Zahniser of 233 North Crawford Avenue flew solo at New Castle Airport marking a new student record for one instructor. In the past three and a half weeks ten students soloed after training by William H. Ice, with Zahniser completing eight hours of dual instruction before the solo flight.
Kennett Square report of William Cramer a local resident repaying $133 to relief offices after securing employment. Cramer asked the clerk for his overpayment details and counted out the amount before handing it back, illustrating thrift and honesty.
The Greater New Castle Association in The Castleton sets office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Arthur H Andrews began as executive vice president Saturday. office is off the hotel lobby and Bell 879 serves as the contact.
From bare island to productive plots Storti built his farm with hands on effort no machinery. Neighbors praise his planting of corn tassels and future crops of watermelon and peanuts. A Pa Nene event drew many cameras to Wam pum horse show. A heavy shower hit Pa Nene on route to New Castle while New Castle stayed dry.
Miller former secretary of highways prepares to call principal witnesses including former Gov George H Earle and close its case this week defense seeks quashment Bechtel argues state evidence insufficient for further continuance Prosecutor Compton says major witnesses remain to testify and Earle will be called to testify regarding budget transfers from highway funds to Luzerne county projects
In fall 1938 the prosecution alleges Brownmiller wasted $600000 of state funds to pad the Luzerne county highway rolls to aid Democrats in losing power. Former Governor Earle and other ex officials of the so called little New Deal were subpoenaed to testify at his Haverford home.
Chamberlain told the house that Britain’s Far East policy is not clear and that Japan has not formally stated its position. He noted Japan’s original demand for surrender of four Chinese was clouded by broader policy issues and expressed hope for a local settlement without widening the dispute. Halifax was to discuss the matter with Japan as the situation remained delicate regarding international settlements in China.
Ambassador Maruoru Shigmitsu in London pursues clarification with the Japanese government while Sir Robert Leslie Craigie in Tokyo works to resolve the situation. Britain maintains contact with France and the United States as Chamberlain reiterates the offer to join an advisory committee to adjudicate the four Chinese held for the slaying of a Japanese customs officer. He pledges all steps needed to ensure food supplies reach the concession.
Wolves club postpones its regular dinner meeting announced by president Dr. A. M. Perifano. The delay shifts the schedule, with new details to follow.
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