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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
5
Ad copy touts SSS as a defense against rheumatism, promising restored red blood cells and strengthened vitality. It cites testimonials from workers and residents in Knoxville and Flint, claiming relief after using the product and asserting the medicine is made from fresh vegetable drugs.
Lieutenant Rosenberger of Butler Field Pittsburgh Aviation Industries wowed a Jackson Field audience on Wilmington Road with a display of loops rolls and other stunts. Accompanied by Thomas Evans, Aero club president, the World War II pilot and Kelly Field instructor showed several maneuvers as hundreds watched and local students enrolled for training. The New Castle Aero club plans more events in about a month featuring group and army formation maneuvers.
Mary Barr of Bradcock, 48, testified she had no part in killing her husband Henry Barr, a street car motorman. She claimed he shot himself or was killed after threatening her, and she and her daughter fled to Conley’s apartment before dawn. Neighbors noted his heavy drinking, and the case was to go to the jury.
Students returning in September will find a cleaned and painted high school building. Wall painting accompanies work on the library office and auditorium. Cellar lockers were moved to allow wall painting and cleaning ahead of the December educational meeting in New Castle.
HOUSTON Tex June 20 Disarming four guards and kidnapping them about 40 prisoners escaped from Clemens state prison farm in Brazoria County shortly before dawn. After daybreak guards returned to the farm and with W O Hickman manager a large posse organized to search for the convicts. Only meager details were available from the farm about the escape.
A young man in a mental daze was found wandering on Butler Road and brought to the county jail by state officers on Wednesday evening. He is believed to be a ex serviceman and mutters service terms. He will be held pending investigation.
West side residents win permission from the recreation board to build a widening pool and fountain in Smithfield Street playground. The pond will host ice skating next winter and will be about 40 feet wide with length to be set after the run is widened.
An advertisement promoting weight loss products by Bekerd's of New Castle and McCayla Latbararerias claims rapid, centered energy and 30 day trial periods. The copy mentions supposed reliable methods to gain solid flesh and references New York City suppliers. The text reads like an old sale pitch with dubious health claims.
Mr and Mrs John L Emery of Hucld avenue greet their daughter Miss Jane Emery upon return from a postgraduate course in fine and applied arts at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. She studied in New York, then Europe, visiting France Italy and England for postgraduate research and decoration work.
The Woman’s Missionary society of Highland United Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs. R. J. McFatve’s home, 231 Pairment Avenue, Friday evening at o'clock. The City Rescue Mission hosts the Whitreday Bible class this evening at 7:00, led by Mr. Geiger, an interdenominational study. Rev. S. Wagner preaches Friday evening with special music featured. Mrs. Wirebrands’s interest in flying is noted as ongoing support for wing sprouting initiatives.
Henry Bucher of Rolling Springs claims to have found the grave of Baron Stiegel, founder of Manheim, Lancaster County, famed glassmaker. His assertion rests on a damaged gravestone and local folklore linking the German nobleman to Zion Lutheran Church plots. historians weigh the evidence as experts study the mysterious case amid past fortunes and lost glory.
A testimonials style ad from Tryonville Pa touts Thompson's Barosma as a health restoring remedy. It alleges rapid stomach reduction and cures for kidney and liver trouble with a money back guarantee. The product is sold at $1.00 per bottle in drug stores.
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