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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
16
City forester Owen Fox of Gaston warns possums are destructive rodents that prey on eggs and young birds. He describes their nocturnal foraging, potential to kill pheasants and songbird nests, and the hazards of keeping them as pets.
Members of the American Can Company join with Shenango Works Carnegie-Illinois Steel to attend the Tin Workers picnic set for Saturday June 25 at Cascade Park. The day will feature addresses dancing prizes and rides for children with the event growing since 1934 into a community tin workers celebration in New Castle.
Shenango Lodge No 1215 elects officers at annual meeting in the IOOF hall. Officials include President Harry White, Vice President Arthur Johnston, Recording Secretary Howard Reed, Financial Secretary Oliver Frost, Treasurer Joseph Booth, inside guard Chester Nichols, outside guard Joseph Johnson, trustees Homer Gordon Lawrence Llewellyn William Nichols. Also notes a Butler license and a contrasting pneumonia rate for a large city.
In Chicago Harold Keen, 23, dies after police bullets strike him in a trap set by his father, Officer Ernest L. Keen, and his wife. The elder Keen had long suspected his son, who had been under scrutiny since age 12.
In June the state had an unobligated balance of 14,100,865 in Federal grants for highway and grade crossing projects. Of this total 13,667,582 came from regular highway funds, with 6,862,430 for Federal air highway, 1,337,983 for feeder or secondary roads, and 5,466,113 for grade crossing eliminations. The remaining 433,339 represented unexpended 1935 relief act grants, including 146,137 for highways and 287,202 for grade crossing projects.
Friendly Eight members gathered Wednesday with prizes awarded to Lizzie Lintz Marjorie Brooks and Mrs W V Brooks. Lunch was served by Marjorie Brooks as Mrs Brooks hosted and the next meeting slated for June 29 at Mrs Edna Ward’s Knox street home. Girl Scouts held final fall meeting at Marjorie Brooks home with a plush supper and plans for a Wiener roast.
In Clarion Pennsylvania Carm Wilson aged 34 of Madeira and his 13 year old nephew Robert A W son of Strattonville drowned together while fishing near Mill creek. Believed the boy fell in first and the uncle perished trying to save him. They sank in 30 feet of water and were recovered after 29 minutes. Bodies held at Clarion undertaking awaiting double funeral in Venus Tuesday at 2 PM.
Post master J W Byers reports the treasury department will place the Mercer post office project out for bids soon. Drawings and specifications for the new building near completion, following a local paper clipping criticizing Griffith j Property acquired for the project.
Police sent to two sections Sunday to settle family arguments. A noise complaint from Grantsand Green streets was logged. Hast Street sidewalk near Neshannock Avenue reported in poor condition. Auto owned by Frederick Berner was found shipped near Youngstown. Wilbur Stull reported a dog bite on the leg.
Mike Muneilio, 41, Edenbure, was injured Saturday night on Moravin Street when struck by a passing auto. He was taken to New Castle hospital for treatment to a laceration on the head. The license number of the auto involved was not secured.
International News Service reports that fears for the safety of all persons aboard the 27 foot cabin cruiser the Rosalie on Lake Michigan have been allayed after reports of its missing status surfaced Sunday in Milwaukee. The UW system confirmed no injuries and the craft’s location was accounted for.
Coast Guard tracked a craft from Racine to Miln toward Holland Michigan. A search was launched for the cruiser after it went unreported for 18 hours. The vessel had motor trouble and was towed to safety. Seaplanes were chartered to aid the search.
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