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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1939

Page

2

Beaver Relief Scandal Trial Opens in Beaver Court

International news reports the Beaver county relief fund scandal trial entering its second day with Controller Ralph C. Bennett identifying voucher slips. prosecutor McCreary alleges County Commissioner Howard A Hunter conspired with four others to issue fictitious relief orders and collect funds while urging witnesses to stay silent. Names include Hunter alias Chester Brodnock, Ambridge investigator Peter Thatch, Jurkowski, Goldstein, Caplan of Rochester, and Ambridge merchants. Judge Frank E. Reader presides.

Chester Brodnock McCreary Howard A. Hunter Hunter Peter Thatch Ambridge Stanley Jurkowski Charles Goldstein A. Marshall Caplan

Mattson kidnapping case linked to Olson as suspect

Sheriff declares Olson the Mattson kidnapper after facial markings and travel, confirming identity. The case dates to a ransom demand and a January discovery in Everett Washington. FBI involvement hinted, with District Attorney noting Olson also faces a Michigan City murder charge.

Federal Bureau of Investigation PBI J. G. Davis Olson Michigan City Ind

Olson Linked to Kidnap Slayings and Deputy Killings

The case centers on Ray Olson identified as kidnap slayer of Charles Mattson aged ten. Investigators pursue Olson on charges including auto theft and deputy killings after a failed escape from a staged capture. Frances, Olson's wife, is in Hayward facing prosecution as authorities extend the nationwide hunt.

Olson Frances Hayward Carl Johnson Fred Scott Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation Milwaukee George See~huette Wis Ray Olson Salyer Charles Mattson

Velma West Still At Liberty After Jail Break

Velma West remains at large after a jail break with companions described as escaped inmates. Authorities report the group included Virginia Brandy, Florence Sheline, and Mary Ellen Richards, with West identified as the 32 year old woman who killed her husband with a hammer in Painesville. West faces life for second degree murder while psychiatrists note a split personality. Parole denial weighed on her, and a farewell note to Mrs Reilley hints at inner torment. Two Wisconsin hitchhikers, Marjorie Gehan and Marion Urban, were detained in Wauseon as suspects in the escape and sought photos of the escapees.

Virginia Akron Florence Sheline Gailipatis Mary Ellen Richards Cincinnati Mrs. West Thomas Edward West Painesville Reiley Velma Mrs. Reilley Marysville Wisconsin Wausean Marsyville Women’s Reformatory Velma West Hammer Slayer Marjorie Gehan Beloit Wis Marlon Urban Milwaukee Fulton County Wauseon Toledo

Rear End Collision Reported In Parkstown Route 422 Incident

State Motor Police reported a rear end collision at Parkstown Route 422 at four p m Monday involving Garrett B Houll of Bartram Avenue and Sarah Gray of Lowelville. Houll attempted a left turn when Gray allegedly struck the rear of his car.

Garrett B. Houll Bartram Avenue Sarah Gray Lowelville Parkstown Houll Houll Auto

Deaths of the Day list multiple local obituaries

Death notices report Miss Margaret Cavert of 616 West Washington Street died Monday at 1 30 pm at her niece’s home. Also noted are the deaths of Frank Conti of 314 East Home Street aged 61, Regina Teexelt wife of John, and infant Alexandria Tankiewicz aged 17 days. Funeral details, affiliations, and burial plans are provided for each.

Margaret Cavert Margaret Covery West Washington Street Harry W. Cubbison East Grant Street Miss Cavert Allegheny County Samuel Annie Shoal Covert New Cassie Jenveson Mary McCandless Cubbison William V. McLean Prest Methods Frank Lehman We Nazarene Church Inehiwege Oak Park Cemetery Frank Conti Niess East Home Street Pam New Castle Mr. Conti Italy Marcellus Coroline Conti Violanal Tunin Cant National Radiator Company St. Vitus Church Josephine Toscano Nicoletta Gennetti Caroline Pagier Julia Conti Charles Frank Corti

Clipper Plane Flight Marks Transport Era Progress

CAPT. WILLIAM D. CULBERTSON describes the June flight from New York to Marseille as a milestone in transatlantic air service, part of a ten-year program toward regular air passenger mail and express service. The Yankee and Atlantic Clippers symbolize long-distance aviation advances as routes via Canada and the British Isles prepare to inaugurate air mail.

William D. Culbertson Marseilles France New York Mareseilles By Air Canada Newfoundland Ireland England Thescan Airways Caribbean Sea Boeing Lisbon

Marriage License Applications Listed for Several Local Couples

Multiple couples from Ellwood City Akron Lyndora and nearby towns have applied for marriage licenses. Names include Howard Mickley Delilah Kingston John Willyard Mary McCormick Robert Jenkins M G Geisler Nora Harris George Michaels William Walker Della Edwards Eleanor Campbell Milton Marshall Christina Warner of New Castle. Applications filed in Butler with details and addresses.

Howard Clyde Mickley Todd Ave Ellwood City Delilah Florence Kingston Tinoon City John B. Willyard Akron Mary E. Mccormick Robert Wyle Vtec Eeaee Mittanning Nora Harris Ernest George Michae Lyndora, Pa Mary Suaver Lyndora Wiliam Walker Cleveland Della Edwards Youngstown Butler J Milton Marshall Christina M. Warner New Castle Butler

Accident Court Hinted For City Hall Autoists

City officials led by Mayor Charles McGrath summon autoists for questioning over traffic violations seen in accidents. Reports include Mrs. Jaimes A. Anderson’s crash near Shenango river Bridge and Armand Benuccio’s collision on Moravia Street. A driver without a license was turned over to state police. Parking meter revenue rose to 793.80 in a nine day period, higher than typical ten day collections.

Charles BE. McGrath Alton Treasury Mike Cays

Many British women and children may be removed

The report notes British women and children likely to be moved to Peitaiho and Chingwangtao as the United States seeks to aid in localizing the Tianjin crisis. Admiral Yarnell, commanding the Asiatic fleet, arrived for a routine inspection and could play a key role in U S mediation. Railway workers patch roadbed on Highland avenue as repairs proceed under T C Moore.

Peitaiho Chingwangtao America Isabel Xham Tut River Tientsin Harry E. Yarnell United States Asiatic Fleet Tiinisia New Castle Street

Troop Boxers Enter Contest at Camp Wood

Special to The News by Everett E Grantley Troop F arrives at Camp Wood Annville Pennsylvania June 20 with a busy schedule. Boxing bouts start Tuesday with a lineup led by Corporal Walter and sparring partner Chetty as the regimental program includes mushball pushball mounted wrestling and a boxing trophy challenge.

Everett Egrantley Camp Wood Annville Sonny Pollock Srnop Lee Pennsylvania Uel Hess Hall Gardner Bantam Pollock Neavy Perrotta Weiter Woods Welter Nessle Chetty Walter Lord Civalry Simory 04Rd Benny Wolfye

Nunzio Casacchia Out Of Hospital

Nunzio Casacchia who was among three injured in a recent car accident has returned home from New Castle hospital. Willan Barbarowicz’s condition remains unchanged and Mike Fussa shows improvement. Former resident Drad Services are held in Youngstown for Ceculia Luehben Albin at 91, widow of John A. Alburn, who moved to Ohio from Lawrence County in 1889. Samuel Kamerer, 82, father of Bil H Kamerer of New Gustle, died last Saturday at his Greenville home. services were held here Monday.

Edward Bauer Pittsburgh Walter Hofmeister Bauer Hoffmeister Central Press Nunzia Casacchia East Lutien Street New Castle Hospital Willan Barbarowicz Mike Fussa East Home Street Youngs Wwn Ceculia Luehben Albin John A. Alburn Ohio Lawrence County Samuel &. Kamerer Bil H. Kamerer New Gustle Greenville

Dooman Expresses Deep Concern Over Japanese Blockade

Expressing deep concern over Japan's blockade of foreign concessions in China, Eugene H. Dooman counselor at the U S embassy in Tokyo and acting charge d affaires advised the Japanese foreign office. He is observing the blockade to determine whether American rights are infringed.

Eugene H. Dooman U .S Tokyo China

U S Protests Over Japanese Actions In China Conflict

U S Charge D Affaires in Tokyo lodged protests with Japan over bombings of American property and the isolation of the Kulangsu international settlement. Britain pressed Tokyo to end discrimination against British residents in Tientsin as sanctions rumors circulated. Diplomatic notes were delivered in writing, highlighting U S indignation at undeclared hostilities and naval blockades in Asia during a day of tense developments.

Tientisin Europe United States Daffaires Tokyo London Britain Tientsin Japan U.S Arita Hirohito Hirasuma America Sippoen Ching Kulangsu South China Amor Eulamgsi Connce China Great Britain Tat Doom

Federal agents not to intervene in minor enticement case

A grand jury will hear charges against Vrabel for allegedly enticing a minor. In a related account, Franklin was shot June 5 by a police vehicle near her home during a patrol, with bullets injuring her as threats to blow heads were reported, later described as a cap pistol.

Vrabel Join Br Corp Franklin

Italian Club Elects Officers at Monthly Meeting

The Italian American Club met Sunday at Casa Seviva rooms and elected Tanato Prioretti, Louis Andy Vivi Hest, and Rainn Serrafine as officers with Eger as secretary and Serrafine as press. Plans were made for the annual outing with Gate chosen as the event site.

Taliamerican Cies Casa Sevaia South Martel Alfeers Tanato Prioretti Louis Andy Vivi Hest Secre Nnie Eger Rainn Serrafine Eunya Sune

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Beaver Relief Scandal Controller Day Beaver Court Mattson Charles’ Crussy Everett Wash Seehueiter Scehueller Teles Shoe Stores Fim DR. M. A. Feine Optometrist Perelman's E. Wash. St Edward Gaver Trekelt Regina Teexelt John Teekelt McCleary Avenue John Webex East Endid Avenue FL EL Stough St. John’s Lutheran Church M. J. Weber John Weber Henry Wetter D. M. Penton Thomas Fogtasher Greenwood Cemetery Alexandria ‘Tankiewicz Alexandria Stanley Tankiewicz Lynda Street Holy Trinity Poss National Catholic Church A. Wallenfewler Infermant Holy Trinity Coretery Robert G. Jenkins West Washington Bireek Chesresetow Castle M. Geisler Dunselth St Dobritz Brooklyn Heard B Poushey Bessemer City Hall Jaimes A. Anderson Bessemer Avenue Grove City Grant Yirect Shenango River Bridge Armand Benuccio Boit Moravia Streck Harry Johnson Moravia Street Mila de Nuscie de Nucelo Nunzio Casacchia Father Ies Eugene H. Booman U. S State Department Eugene Dooman Juin Gur Jewelry Club Dow Wain J. B. Nielsen Jeweler Public Square Allel New Castle Tire Co Ramsey's Lawrence Cozn Teacquart Delicatessen Mercer Leslie Botel Bidz Onk Deticagessen Salisbury W. P Beauuivey Ossies Kirk, Hutton & Co R. East Washicpron St Joc AXE Marquis-Hinish Grant and Sampson Sis Ash Washington and Jefferson Su Wallace Block J. F. Perelman
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