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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1933
Page
9
Concord reports a decisive vote in New Hampshire for repealing the eighteenth amendment with 75 975 for repeal and 30 343 against in statewide counts. The result advances national momentum toward repeal and affects the delegation in the impending convention.
The state votes 6 to 4 for repeal and will convene within thirty days by proclamation of Gov. John G. Winant. Hartford notes Connecticut joined other states in ratifying repeal of the 18th Amendment, electing a slate of delegates to meet July 1 to formally ballot for ratification of the 21st Amendment, with Gov. Wilbur L. Cross setting the date after the wet victory.
Senator Geo T Weingartner spoke to the Tax Payers League about the new road to West Pittsburgh, arguing it links rural districts with the county seat and aids workers at New Castle Junction. He answered questions as Thomas J Cunningham urged New Castle development and City Controller Phil G Greer addressed city finances.
New Castle men Dy, B A Crooks and J J M Blackwood attended the annual meeting of the board of corporators of Geneva College at Beaver Falls. Crooks was chosen vice president and both men were named trustees. Dr F M Wilson of Philadelphia was listed as a resident of the college district.
A group of New Castle Girl Scout leaders attend Pine Grove regional training camp near Carlisle Po. They have completed two weeks of instruction in troop leadership and expect to return home in a few days.
The piece outlines a 1892 meeting with three women leaders including Mrs Henrietta Butler and Mrs Almira Martin. It covers religious committee plans for city ministers, prayer services, and 180 prayer meetings. It notes 44 residents with one vacancy, the Home’s capacity expansion by adding two beds, deaths, and property improvements. Rose Sheen reports on the Home’s finances and board members, with names such as Mrs Walter Anam and Miss Elizabeth Reis cited.
Fragmentary item mentions Ellwood golf event and Monday gathering in New Castle with unclear references to Kiwanis clubs and Elwood. details are unreadable and no clear actions or participants can be confirmed from the readable text.
Paul G. Dingledy of Pennsylvania Power was elected president of the New Castle Lions Club at a Tuesday luncheon. Installation is planned for July, succeeding George L. Smith. Officers named include A. H. Bor Jr as first vice president, Jesse Gibson as second vice president, R. G. Campbell as third vice president, T. J. Miller as tail twister, W. O. Williams as lion tamer, Rev. D. L. Ferguson as sky pilot, and three two year directors Earl Ramsey J L Reed and Dr Thomas M. Shaffer. Tuesday’s program featured fingerprinting by Wilts McMullen, head of the city police department. President-elect Dingledy is assistant to L B Round of Pennsylvanie Power Co.
Dinner meeting of the Wolves club last evening featured A He Mayer, Sears Peeherk store manager, who spoke on improved retail outlook and merchandising adverstising issues. Dr Warren V Massaro presided. A N Carbon introduced the speaker.
The report notes a high school alumni reunion set for Thursday at the Cathedra and a cancelation of the next regular meeting with a Tuesday July 18 meeting. N Carbon, chair of the program and entertainment committee, said plans are underway for the club’s annual phnso likely to be held the first Sunday in August.
John Ring of the Beach hosts a festive picnic for more than fifty children from the Margaret Henry Horn at Lakewood Beach grounds. Activities include games swimming and meals with transportation provided by Jas Rice Co Barnes and Snyder Offutt and Company R.L. Boyd Joseph Legée and Peter Capitola.
Washington June 21 the National Recovery Act will organize industries on a national basis rather than by state or local groups Hugh S Johnson administrator said the plan aims to standardize the program and avoid regional divisions
Mont McConnell of RPF District Two has been discharged from Jameson Memorial hospital after receiving broken legs last week when kicked by a horse. He will need time at home before he can move about again.
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