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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

2

Open Bids For Paying Projects On Lathren Street

Bids were opened for paving work from Long Avenue to Washington Street about 750 feet. Contractors offered brick, concrete, and asphalt options, with many preferring concrete. Bids from Woods & Culdey and Olsen Company appeared, totals around 25 to 27 thousand dollars, and City EngineerFran Miller will review the results.

Bell Lathrenet Long Avenue Washington Street Wiliam Straet Gils Thorken Woods & Culdey Concrete Olsen Companys Pbchalt Concrete Woods & Golder Dow City Enainerr Miller City Enaie

Bail furnished for McCandless in record time

McCandless held in the county jail for manslaughter and intoxicated driving in the death of Fred Beebe on Buller avenue June 14. He was released on $20,000 bail Saturday afternoon after Judge Hildebrand adjusted the bail. The hearing on a habeas corpus writ taken out by Former Judge S. Fil Emery followed. Alderman Mantra reserved his decision until next Wednesday on a murder charge. McCandless could not be admitted bail without a court order pending that decision.

McCandless Tarnty Fred Beebe Buller Avenue Butler Hildebrand Ollaw S. Fi Emery McCand-reny Retterend Alderman Mantrad Femondless

Postpone Action On Mercer Street Opening Ordinance

City councilmen at City Hall took no action on two ordinances. One extends South Mercer Street from its present terminus at Lawrence to Bovid Jefferson Street. They await the return of City Solicitor M White from a class reunion at the University of Michigan. The tree ordinance grants the city authority over trees and shrubbery on public highways, not private property. Both measures await review in the committee of the whole on Friday.

City Hall Mercer Street Lawrence Fo Bovid Jefferson ‘Street M. White Michigan Univerity Ann Arbor Tree Commission

Tonight's bill shows vintage stars at the local cinema

The lineup features Dor othy Revier and Malcolm McGregor in Nixon The Price of Honor, plus Rayart's One Pe M and Fox news clips. Lon Chaney and Norma Shearer star in The Tower of Lies, with Do or Lies and other features. Bobby Br ay Carwon and Pete Morrison appear in further attractions, while Sunset’s Capitol Theater presents Roberson Smith Plaverk in The Mulligany and the rinsberge. Matinees run Tuesday Thursday Saturday with receptions after each show.

Nixon Dorothy Revier Malcolm McGregor Rayart Fox News Dome Lon Chaney Norema Shearer Charles Putty Alay Bray Carwon PENN Ramon Novarra Altice Ferry Llnyd Hamilton Pathe Tom Fulmer Golden Capitol Roberson Smith Plaverk Mulligany Rinsberge

Byrd May Hopp Off For Europe Tuesday

Commander Byrd prepared for a Europe flight with Lt. Neville and a fourth crew member, possibly Bernt Balchen. unfavorable Atlantic weather, headwinds, and storms from New York to mid ocean frame the attempt as a scientific test of air lanes and weather conditions above the sea with bubble sextant and other instruments. Byrd hopes to learn quickest safe routes and may extend beyond Paris if conditions allow.

Neville Bernt Balchen Atlantic New York Newfoundland Mid-Ocean Trotand Byrd Oly Lindbergh Europe Paris Byrd F America

Building to Be Enlarged at Local Bank Project

Jouis A. Haug will supervise the expansion of the rear section with foundations begun immediately. The project aims to finish by late fall using local labor and materials. The remodeled first floor will house banking business with an up to date layout and front entrance access.

Jouis A. Haug

Fire damages truck at garage in Smith & McQuiston lot

Firemen answered at 3 28 this morning to Smith and McQuiston 602 Samson Street where a truck fire confined to the truck and small roof area. Gas tank explosion risk noted as cause, with possible gasoline theft. Nearby truck with twenty forty gallon drums of Baseline was at risk but not harmed.

Smith & McQuiston Sampson Street Smith and McQuision

Oliver's Adventures to Begin in The News Today

The News announces a daily comic strip Oliver's Adventures about Oliver Owen, an orphan, adopted by Mr White, who flees a rum boat and journeys with naturalist Dr Dix to the Amazon. They aid Senor Lopez, face danger, rescue Bella Lopez, escape natives, and continue seeking the kidnapped child.

Oliver Owen Oliver Oliver Owens Mr. White Dr. Dix Ang Amazon Senor Lopez Bella Lopez Liver Windy Hella Vartoone

Change Width Of Several Streets In City Hall Session

Councilmen held informal committee of the whole at City Hall and reported out several ordinances ready for printing. Actions include paving Quest between North Street and Crescent Avenue, sidewalking Betger Place, and fixing street widths on Beckford, Maryland, Winslow, Hedgewood, Mulberry, and Boyles avenues with precise feet measurements.

City Hall Bet~ger Place Quest North Street Cresecent Avenue Beckford Street Stanton Butler Avenues Maryland Butler Winslow Franklin Avenues Hdgewood Highland Avenue Carlyle Street Mulberry Brooklyn Cleveland Boyles Avenudé Logan

Traffic cop injured directing traffic in Altoona

Harry Bi. Nale a 44 year old traffic officer and former Marine sergeant was knocked down by a street car in Altoona on June 26. He remained in hospital with injuries and was listed in stable condition.

Altoona Harry Bi. Nale Marine Corps

President work on farm relief bill news on Congress

President Coolidge weighs a broad farm relief program as governors and political allies push for a workable compromise. Governor Hammill of Iowa signals support for Coolidge if a strong relief plan passes Congress next session. Towa backs Coolidge for 1928 if the policy satisfies farmers.

Washington Hammill Towa White House Frank ©. Lowden Illinois Ham Coolidge Congress Lowdon

Church Plans 28 Story Skyscraper in New York

The Manhattan Congregational church, in New York, plans a 28 story skyscraper costing 2,000,000 dollars. The structure will rise at Broadway and 76th street and be named Manhattan hall, reflecting a major expansion project announced today.

International News Service New York Manhattan Congregational Church Qty Broadway 76Th Street Manhattan Hall

Answers to Foregoing Questions in a Historical Quiz

The text lists names and facts tied to figures and events. It identifies Mrs. Eeith Bolling Gait Wilson and Norman Galt, cites the Versailles peace conference, names James Madison, Archduke Francis, and Benjamin Franklin, locates the first daily Advertiser in Philadelphia, and cites Matthew XXII and a Bible verse.

Eeith Bolling Gait Wilson Norman Galt Versailles

Girl's Clothing Weighs Six Ounces This Summer

International News Service reports a lightweight fashion note as Miss Vera Slam, a Wall Street stenographer who recently turned down a stage offer, is cited as responsible for a trend claiming well dressed girls will wear outfits weighing about six ounces this season.

Deaths Of The Day in area obituaries and services

A list of funeral announcements and services for Mae L Chamberlain Adah Jacobson Snyder Lorma Armstrong Sarah Snyder infant Mary Paranti and others. Details cover ages birthplaces churches cemeteries and scheduled funeral times and locations across several communities.

Lindbergh Plans Future After Transatlantic Flight Log

Col Lindbergh outlines his postflight plans while awaiting publication of his log. He avoids committing to donating The Spirit of St Louis to a museum and notes Mrs Lindbergh will continue teaching in Detroit. Lindbergh says St Louis could become aviation center with local support.

Lindy St. Louis Washington Lingy Cass Technical Detroit Forest Park

Defendant Absent Delays Trial in Assault Case

The Commonwealth case against Johin Nelson alias Johan Trevo for assault and battery with attempt to commit a more serious offense was delayed as the defendant was absent at the morning call. A recess was taken until his arrival amid a wage issue dispute. The prosecutrix says she was riding in an automobile with Nelson on a road from Butler to Ellwood City when the attack occurred.

Commonwealth Johin Nelson Johan Trevo Matilda Johnson Rial Nelson Butler Ellwood City

College Boys Back From New York Trip

Two Westminster former residents Edward Brown and Robert Auld returned to New Wilmington after a week and a half traveling by road to New York. They visited Passaic and Philadelphia during their sightseeing tour and reported good generosity from motorists who offered rides when they looked respectable. The trip yielded eighteen rides and eleven lifts, with no long wait times, and they called the journey a success.

Wilmington Edward Brown Robert Auld Westminster New York New Wilmington Brown Passaic S.J Philadelphia Home Eark

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