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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1929

Page

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Blair Strip Steel Co Awarded Dition 10 Contract

George D. Blair Jr announces Blair Strip Steel Co has awarded general and steel supply contracts for a Butler road plant expansion. A new 210 by 125 foot building will house a modern cold rolling mill with annealing, cutting and slitters. Bauman Co. secures general contract. Fleming Siler Co. supplies steel from New Castle. Work to start now and finish late year adding many jobs.

George D. Blair, Jr Blair Strip Steel Company Butler Road Bauman A. W. Bauman Fleming Soiler Company New Castle Blair Butler Yond Blair Strip

Hoover Relief Debate Rumor Sparks Mixed Reactions

Santa Monica June 24 The column notes Congress and public opinion on farm relief, quoting critics and supporters. It mentions Taft planning to board the next Atlantic flight and Lindbergh’s honeymoon as side items. The piece reflects unrest and partisan lines over sugar policy and relief measures.

Santa Monica Cal Congress Mr. Hoover Smoot William Howard Taft Lindwerghs Ageng

Students Attend Farmers Week At Penn State College

A number of Lawrence county boys are at Farmers Week at Penn State College competing with peers from across the state after earning trips by winning judging contests at last year’s fair. Lawrence Beaver and Butler counties pool their wool again this year under leader S. B. Bayes, while farmers seek laborers for summer work. A county library effort is urged to bring regular service to rural areas, and New Castle hosts several convention meetings as baseball games and sandlot play fill the warm evenings.

Lawrence County Penn State College Lawrence Beaver Butler Counties Wooly Growers Association S. B. Bayes

Daily Weather Report

Weather statistics period ending a. 90 ing formehed by U server B.J. Jonmsont ie Water Co. Pump station follow. Maximum temperature 87. Minimum temperature 33. No precipitation. River gage 4 3 feet and stationary.

U Server B.J. Jonmsont Ie Water Co

Two Local Delegates Accorded State Honors

Mrs Florence Gillespie named National Delegate by Daughters Of Veteran Canteen as 2500 G A R delegates from Pennsylvania conclude their 63rd encampment in Gettysburg. Elections in Sons of Veterans and auxiliary groups select officers including Seipp Straußburg Warner Hill Horn Ruggles Samuels Wentzel Meis Moser Shanker Eicker Forsythe for councilor leaders and other posts.

Gettysburg Grand Army of the Republic Department of Pennsylvania G. A Sons of Veterans J. Edward Seipp Philadelphia B.A. Straubaugh Edna Eicker Somerset Grace Forsythe

Mt Jackson Vocational School Receives Rural Approval

The department in Harrisburg approved a rural vocational school for Mt Jackson the project will be housed in the old Mt Jackson school building and will offer domestic science and shop courses plus year round agriculture instruction. Funding will cover about eighty percent of instructor costs from national and state sources with the remaining share by local district.

Mt.Jackson Harrisbure John ©. Syling Lawrence County Mt. Jackson Ballance Syling F. Bell

Shower Of Roses For War Veterans In New Castle

Prothonotary R. MM Campbell returned from Gettysburg where he attended the state convention of the G A R Sons of Veterans and related groups. He said New Castle’s delegation secured the next state gathering almost unanimously with three bids considered. A notable moment showed twenty five girls showering roses on veterans during the Gettysburg wheat field march. Campbell expects about 2000 visitors for the June convention in New Castle.

R. MM Campbell Gettysburg Sons of Veterans New Castle Conneaut Lake Philadelphia

Man Drowned in Canal Near Bristol After Moonlight Swim

International News Service reports that Harry Drews, 35, of Penn's Valley, near Bristol, drowned in the Delaware and Lehigh Canal at about 3 a.m. after a moonlight swim with a companion. The other man reached shore. Drews is believed to have suffered cramps. his body was recovered.

International News Service Bristol Harry Drews Penn's Valley Here Delaware and Lehigh Canal Drews

Y M C A Secretaries Attend Sewickley Meeting

William Thomas the boys secretary and R L Meermans the general secretary of the New Castle Y M C A are in Sewickley Pennsylvania today for the regional Y M C A meeting and picnic.

Sewickly William Thomas R. L. Meermans New Castle Sewickley

Five Children Burned In Farmhouse Blaze Near Raisdale

Five children aged from fourteen years to six months were badly burned when kerosene used to start a fire exploded in a Raisdale farm home. Clifford Wilkinson 14 Helen 11 Evelyn 8 were taken to Memorial hospital Mount Pleasant with serious injuries. The mother Mrs Harry Wilkinson, returned home and rescued the others sustaining arm burns. The father had been away for the day. The house was destroyed in the blaze that followed the explosion.

Fot News Service USV US Raisdale Harry Witkinson Clifford Wilkinson Helen Evelyn Loli Memorial Hospital Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania

Contest Over Meyer's Job as U S Attorney

Senator Reed returned to Pittsburgh to hear pleas of candidates for the United States Attorney post. He said he will propose a successor promptly and not delay until fall. Reports tie Louis Graham to the vacancy while observers note a strong bid for Joseph E. Richardson, Meyer's assistant.

Tee International News Sey Pittsburgh John J. Meyer United States David A. Reed Mayer Reed Meyer Washington Re W Louis Gra Beaver Falls Graham Joseph E. Richardson

British Cabinet Plans To Resume Soviet Conference

London June 21 British Premier Ramsay MacDonald leads a new labor cabinet at 10 Downing Street as it moves to resume diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia at the earliest moment. Negotiations include whether Leon Trotsky should be allowed into England alongside the restoration of ties.

Conternational News Service London Labor Cabinet Downing Street Ramsay MacDonald Soviet Russia Leon Trotzky England MacDonald

Explosion Rips Canton Hospital Killing One Hundred

An East Bund hospital blast in Canton, China killed about 100 people and injured many as the main building housing 400 patients collapsed. Fire followed, rescues were made by Red Cross workers, police and soldiers, and the cause was under investigation with prior similar incidents noted.

Apesnatinnal Sows Feeview London East Bund Hospital Canton Hong Kong Glevekuned Crimie Hospital

Ohio State Faculty Member Confesses to Murder of Co Ed

Ohio State University in Columbus was stunned by the confession of Dr. James H. Snook a respected faculty member and alumnus who admitted killing Miss Thearn I Hix a young co ed The revelation follows years of college life and the esteem in which Snook was held as shown in the College Manual and campus reminiscences

Mativba Columbus Ohio State University James H. Snook Miss E Thearn Hix Snook Ann Ohio State

Apollo Man Held On Murder Charge

Apollo resident Robert King, 50, was charged with murder in the death of 71 year old Mrs. Emima Thompson after she died from injuries following a brutal beating. Detectives traced him to his King apartment and a visiting friend found the unconscious woman. A preliminary hearing was held immediately.

Direct Air Mail Route From St Louis To New York Opened

A notice from St Louis dated June 21 announces a direct air mail service to New York. It notes that U S Federal Reserve mail forwarded to New York recently carried a seven percent surcharge on its time and route.

ST. Louis New York Cuaienne Nests D. M. Aterbury Federal, Reserve Bank Federal Reserve

Summer's Here Longest Day Marks Start of Season

International News Service reports on the summer solstice, noting today is the longest day. The piece jokes that work hours do not extend, while financial limits remain unchanged as summer begins.

International News Services New York

Tariff protection moves from East to South and West

Southern and western lawmakers push for higher protections for farm and textile products at Senate finance subcommittee hearings on tariff rates. Western states back protection for raw materials used in industry while the South seeks relief for cotton textiles and fruit and vegetable prices. Louisiana Utah California Florida join calls for higher sugar dates and forest product tariffs as the nation trends toward broader tariff protection.

William K. Hutchinson Washington Star of Tariff Protection Senate Finance House Appenis New England Far West Florida California Louisiana Utah

Professor Snook Confession Details Theora Ein Death

Columbus June 2 the confession of Dr James H Snook a Ohio State University professor to the killing of Miss Theora Ein a co ed at the university is reported He says the act followed a dispute over her plan to leave the city He describes riding in his Ford coupe toward the Columbus Rifle Range with her and indicates she pressured him prior to the fatal act

Toler Panional News Collmbus Ohio James H. Snook Giio State University Theora Ein Theora Hix Miss Hix Wash Columbus Rifle Range New York Gentral Rairoad Ae City Onis

Dr Snooks Wife Near Collapse Amid Murder Case

The near collapse of Mrs Theora Kl Bix sues days after Cork Was isk, a man once at Ohio State University, confessed to a brutal murder. Mrs Snook receives care at her home as reporters arrive. two year old child remains with grandparents. A pastor and church colleagues offer support while inquiry continues.

International News Service Columbus Jane Mess James BL. Snook Oho State University Theora KL Bix Giverty I Yparent Cork Drishter Tes Urs Snook Snoek Yr. Miller King Arene Episcopal Rhiuveh Stgak

Death record of Donna Reid in Michigan

The notice records the death of Donna Reid in Michigan with basic details. No additional obituary data or funeral arrangements are provided in the fragment.

Columbus Professor Faces Grand Jury in Coed Murder Case

A Columbus area court moves swiftly as Dr. Jones El Snot, a former Ohio State University faculty member, faces a grand jury over a first degree murder charge. The indictment and proceedings hinge on testimonies from about thirty one witnesses and ongoing evidence presentation.

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Blair Strp Steel CO O. K Council Today Reeves Morgan South Jefferson Street Will Hoover Farmer Yours Wibh PA Newc Daily Weather Report Marguerite White Canty Kas Elmer Cales Cales Frank Hill Florence Gillespie Daughters of Vet J. C. Sying R. M. Campbell U.S New York City Eighth Avenue 112Th 113Th Streets China Apollo Senate Dr. Snook Donna Reid Deulgres Strack James L. Kilgallen Evatt Tims Sudan James H.snooqk Arthur Mometer Fiastey Aeroserpe Gariane
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