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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
2
The government formalizes Beaver River as navigable, establishing federal authority over its channels and waterways. This declaration confirms the river as an open waterway under U S improvement programs benefiting trade and transit.
The article discusses river navigability across Mahoning, major tributaries and the Ohio River system. It cites Major Dwight F Johns, a 1906 congressional act authorizing canal construction, and the legal distinction between state limits and federal authority. Findings will reflect city views and ongoing studies, not final law.
Camp Phillips scout leaders report tame turkeys being coaxed into hands with cay. State Highway bulletin shows no detours or clear operations for the week of June 25. Parks open recreation areas with tennis courts planned. A drinking fountain rises at South Mill and East Long. Artificial flowers decor the East Side social gathering. New Castle residents buy a public park wire for breeze. park benches fill. David M. Ritchie’s garden on Eas Reynalds and South Mill shines as workers add tayehes to nearby tennis courts along Big Run Creek.
In Ohio nearly all activity halts as a severe bituminous coal strike spreads from the Aurora mine two miles from the entrance. State inspectors and U S Bureau of Mines aides battle a stubborn fire while Clarkson Coal closes its Fairmont No 2 and Provident mines two days after arrests were made in county action. Victor Olsen, a contractor, shows improvement after illness.
City engineers announced that excavation for repaving on County Line Street will begin Monday. A contract between the city and contractor has been signed and officials pledge work to proceed. One of the two street car racks will be eliminated by the new plan.
Harry Hoskins assistant to City aes Frank Miller states that workers from Olson Contracting will begin pouring concrete on Monday. The Pearson street project runs between Epworth and Taylor streets for improvement.
Budgeted last December for a new fire engine in the second ward. Councilman Reeves and colleagues have inspected various proposals, but no recommendation has been made by Councilman C. H. Reeves, head of the fire department.
In Volant a crew led by Evans and Holt carried out a daytime robbery, with Cox forced to surrender and money taken. White Palmer provided information. Evans eluded capture. Other sentences announced include fines and jail terms for multiple defendants tied to liquor and motor vehicle offenses.
Market activity surged with heavy trading as investors snapped up shares across sectors. Big gainers included Union Pacific up 10 points and New York Central near 7 points, with U S Steel and American Tel at strong closes amid profit taking and a brisk session pace.
The agricultural association of Lawrence County presents a cattle show with registered stock and prize awards for multiple classes. Boys and Girls Judging Contest winner Kiyi McCrumb receives $2.50 in gold. Grand Champion prizes of $5 in gold are awarded for each breed, with banks sponsoring the awards. Names and results from Jersey, Holstein, and Ayrshire classes list top calves, heifers, and cows led by judges Olmstead and notable breeders such as Sampson, Thompson, and Brenneman.
The First U P church class met Friday evening at Miss Mary Pattison's Youngstown road home with Susie Ziel diversions. Harliss McNicholas presided over a short business meeting. After a seasonable hour, refreshments were served by Mrs. George Moore and Mrs. Lloyd Patton. Next meeting set for the first Friday in September.
Mrs. Abe Levine aged 36 of 1 Leasure avenue died evening in Jameson Memorial hospital after a long illness. Born in Sharon she was daughter of Samuel Rosenbaum and later lived in this city. member of Temple Israel Hadassah and Temple Sisterhood. Survived by husband two sons Eddie and infant. parents four brothers and four sisters. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. from 521 Leasure avenue with Rabbi Menkes officiating. Also notices for Mrs Anna Mary Smith 68 of Mercer R D died Friday at Grove City hospital after illness and operation. Survived by husband three sons and daughter. several siblings. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. from family residence No 5 Mine then interment at Wood Lawn Grove City.
President Hoover and Mellon propose a Congress approved plan to extend the repayment of Europe’s 11 billion dollar war debt. A pause on reparations and interest until a longer moratorium could be debated in Congress, with terms set by legislators rather than executive action.
The governor approved two appropriations before leaving office. One provides 3,000 for education of children and veterans wounded in war, administered by the state commission. The other allocates 200,000 to support education in schools beyond the state. Lawmakers Barr Richards Lew Crate supported the measures.
A brief note in religious circles mentions a Spiritualist man and coins in scattered references. The fragment hints at a social or ceremonial context but lacks clear names, places, or dates to identify a full event or person.
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