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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
7
Harrisburg June 21 bulletin 54 from the Department of Forests and Waters shows 1930 onward experiments on chestnut replacement by other species. Mont Alto led work with broader state scope and includes chestnut blight discussion.
New Castle motorists use about 7,000,000 gallons of gas yearly across 75 stations, averaging 5 gallons per sale. About 12,000 cars and trucks fuel up as weather shifts demand, with small anecdotes about weekend fuel habits and local station life. Isabelle Hunt and others attended a church event. local residents hosted a cemetery committee gathering at the Peebles home.
The annual Children s Day exercises at the Presbyterian church featured a lengthy program by Sun-Gay school children including recitations songs and a sermonette by Rev Jesse Houk. Delegates to the Lawrence County Sabbath School convention were named from Presbyterian and Baptist churches.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McKissick hosted a gathering Saturday evening with thirty friends to mark their 25th wedding anniversary at their home.
A lengthy list of visits and family gatherings appears. Individuals named include Mrs. Reed McCullough bedridden with ankle infection, Miss Thelma Brown visiting Dr Ettenger in Philadelphia, Jean Cameron visiting grandparents in Alexandria, and Rev E V Condon visiting in Springdale. Various other relatives travel between New Castle, Princeton Station, Leesburg, Mount Pleasant, Plaingrove, and nearby towns. Church events note Children's Day at Unity Baptist Church on June 23 at 10 AM with multiple families attending.
The Summit Hotel Company of Uniontown PA files a $100000 damage suit against Al Jolson over four words he allegedly spoke on a Saturday radio broadcast. Hotel officials also protest to the Federal Communications Commission requesting an immediate stop and desist order against Jolson.
A Scout Troop 6 Court of Awards held a progressive luncheon on June 20 at the homes of Joan Thompson Marilyn Pearce and Leah Davis with a menu of pineapple and strawberry cocktail salmon salad potatoes and ice cream and cake. Awards went to Louise Kerr Helen Allen Joan Thompson Mary Louise Meehan Peggy England Marilyn Pearce Hallie Paxson Davis Jane Morris Jean Allen with numerous badges and extra honors for Leah Davis Betty Bridenbaugh Beatrice Connor and others. Guests included Mrs John Offutt Mrs Thomas Clark and Sara Jane Cleland. In Philadelphia 6000 spectators watched Tommy Loughran defeat Ray Impellittiere by a wide margin, with officials declaring him the victor.
Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN cereal, made in Battle Creek, earns Seal of Acceptance from the American Medical Association Committee on Foods and approval from Good Housekeeping Institute. It is promoted as a bulk supplement aiding bowel elimination, with two tablespoonfuls daily and physician advice if not relieved.
The Senate approved the amended Eberharter bill imposing one cent tax on 25 cents of admission to amusements and sport events. The measure aims to raise about $5.5 million over two years and moves to the house for concurrence in amendments. The original bill set a flat 10 percent tax.
Andre Spada known as the last Corsican bandit faced the guillotine in Bastia Corsica this morning after a life of crime. He whispered a confident wish for heaven as the blade fell ending his long criminal career.
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