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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

29

Prison riot chaos at state prison prompts watchful waiting

Airing a sweeping disturbance, guards report seven prisoners held in riot conditions while a plan for a wholesale escape via the mine was thwarted. Two guards wounded, rifles used, and knives seized as officials say the incident was likely a distraction for a larger breakout. Water remains on, lights off, convicts reachable only by phone with limited response.

Tme Tetley Fuerds F. Thomas Guerde Pricen Yard Euerds

Armless Guards Held In Incarceration Incident Last Year

A terse report recalls a year ago when about a dozen guards were detained without violence feared. The detainees were armed only with clubs and remain under confinement.

Preparatory Services Set for Communion at Local Church

Preparatory services for the communion service next Sunday at the First United Presbyterian church will be held on Thursday and Friday nights, June 23 and 24. On Thursday Rev C F Kenneweg of Oak Grove U P church will preach. on Friday Rev H J Rose of New Wilmington Synodical Superintendent of Missions will preach. Services begin at 7 45 p m.

First United Presbyterian Church C.F Kenneweg Oak Grove

Mabel Ryan Bible Class Meets at Gosnel Home

The Christian and Missionary Alliance group on Pearson street will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs M F Gosnel 807 Butler Avenue with Mabel Ryan presiding.

Mabel Ryan The Christian and Missionary Alliance Pearson Street M. F. Gosnel Butler Avenue

Mahoningtown Woman's Benefit Meeting Notice

Mahoningtown Review reports the Woman's Benefit Association holds its regular meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall on East Washington street Thursday evening at o'clock Daylight Savings Time.

Mahoningtown Review Woman's Benefit Association Knights of Pythias Hall East Washington Street

Berean Bible class gathers at 221 North Crawford

A Berean Bible class met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harry Marshall, 221 North Crawford avenue. Mrs. Samuel Wilkison served as leader with Mrs. Frank Rudesill as teacher.

Berean Bible Harry Marshall North Crawford Avenue Samuel Wilkison Frank Rudesill

W. B. A. No. 89 Board Party Set for Friday Evening

W. B. A. No. 89 will host a board party for members in the Sons of Veterans hall Friday evening, June 24. The gathering invites all members to attend and enjoy the event in a historic venue.

Sons of Veterans Hall

Past Noble Grand Association meeting in North Mill street hall

The Past Noble Grand Association of Rebekahs of Lawrence County will meet at the I O O F hall on North Mill Street Thursday evening at eight o'clock.

Noble Grand Association of Rebekahs Lawrence County North Mill Street

Crude Oil Production Hits New US High

The American Petroleum Institute reports the US weekly crude oil production rose to a daily average of 2,509,650 barrels for the week ended June 18, an increase of 11,200 from the prior week. California and Mid Continent fields produced 646,000 and 1,514,700 barrels daily, while Atlantic and Gulf coast port receipts averaged 85,857 barrels daily. Imports averaged 169,857 barrels daily, up slightly from last week.

International News Service New York United States Anh American Petroleum Institute California Mid Continent Atlantic Gulf Coast Unite States

Union Workmen In Dispute At The Castleton

Union workmen on The Castleton are split over who installs metal window stools. Carpenters walked out after a jurisdictional dispute, while plasterers and metal lathers continue work on two floors. The issue centers on which trade should perform the stool installation, not wages.

Castleton Fobes and Haven Jurisdictional Board of Awards

Plan Labor Day Picnic At Cascade Park

At the Trades and Labor Assembly meeting last night officers were elected for the annual picnic at Cascade Park on Labor Day. Ford Seaman is president John Campbell vice president Fred W Pennington secretary and treasurer trustees named J W Patterson J D Patterson A G Skinder and William Linton. Committees chosen to run the event include Fred Llewellyn sports chairman Fred W Pennington park committee chairman and A G Skunder badge committee.

Trades and Labor Assembly Cascade Park Ford Seaman John Campbell Fred W. Pennington J. W. Patterson J. D. Patterson A. G. Skinder William Linton Fred Llewellyn A. G. Skunder

Threat Letter Placed At North Street Tailor Shop

L Mucei, a North Street tailor, discovered a menacing letter under his door this morning after advertising a short term price cut to attract customers. The note, partly written and printed, warned of bodily harm and hinted the writer was hired to chastise him for the price reduction. Police are investigating with a suspect identified by Mucci.

L. Mucei North Street Mucci

History Night at McCleary Avenue Mission Observed

History Night at the McCleary Avenue Mission marked homecoming services held thirty six years after its founding. Mrs. Margaret Owery, a pioneer organizer, shared the mission’s history while selections by Mrs. Richard Owery, Margaret Owery, and Joseph Jenkins were performed. The evening was deemed Memorial Night.

McCleary Avenue Margaret Owery Richard Owery Joseph Jenkins

Arrest of Earl M Koontz on desertion and child support warrant

Earl M Koontz was arrested Tuesday by Officers Horner and Lynch at his work in a local plant on a warrant from Lancaster Ohio for desertion and non support of his minor children. He declined extradition and remains in the city jail awaiting Lancaster authorities with papers.

Earl M. Koontz Horner and Lynch Lancaster Lancaster, O

Chamberlin offers Byrd weather and route advice

Clarence Chamberlin, after flying the Columbia from New York to Saxony without a stop, telegrams Commander Richard Byrd via International News Service with tips. He urges obtaining local European forecasts from Hamburg and warns against fog and blind flying in mountains. He notes better data exchange with informed European aviation and weather bodies, and wishes Byrd good luck and safe travels.

H. R Europe

Jury Discharged After Failing to Reach Verdict in Assault Case

The jury in the commonwealth against John Terro for assaulting Matilda Johnson was out from noon yesterday until noon today and could not agree. Judge Hildebrand discharged the jury, with the panel evenly split and neither side accepting the others proposals.

The Commonwealth John Terro Matilda Johnson Hildebrand

Man petitions to change name to George Moran

Charleroi Pa June 22 Domenicantonio Tiber of Bentleyville petitions to be known as George Moran and to change his last name to Moran He is known as George Moran in the prize ring The petitioner is a native of Philadelphia

International News Service Charleroi Domenicantonio Tiber Bentleyville Plain George Moran George Moran Domonicontonio Philadelphia

Two Cases of Scarlet Fever Reported in City

Two cases of contagious disease were reported today to the city health bureau. Patients are Robert McConnell aged 3 of 313 North Bay street and E L Clark aged 3 of 828 Morton street both diagnosed with scarlet fever.

City Health Bureau Robert McConnell North Bay Street E. L. Clark Morton Street

City Water In Good Condition Dr Steen Reports

Dr. W L Steen municipal bacteriologist reports city water in good condition and notes examination of water from 12 springs including seven at Cascade Park, all samples tested are in good condition.

Steen W. L. Steen New Castle Cascade Park

Two Councilmen Attending Picnic At Conneaut Lake

City Councilmen Louis Genkinger and David O Davies left this afternoon to attend a picnic for ex service men at Conneaut Lake. The event is staged under Perry Gaston post American Legion.

Louis Genkinger David O. Davies Conneaut Lake Perry Gaston Post American Legion

Jugo Slavia weighs bachelors wild and impressible

A San Francisco Bulletin note questions why bachelors in Jugo Slavia should not be called wild and impressionable while they still have a chance, reflecting lighthearted international social observations.

Jugo-Slavia The San Francisco Bulletin

Funeral Services For Mrs Griffin

Funeral services for Mrs Frances A Griffin wife of P W Griffin of Bessemer were held Sunday June 19 at 2 p m from the Presbyterian church of Bessemer Rev W J Engle of Bessemer and Rev Harry E Woods of Sharpsville officiated Interment was in Lake Park cemetery Youngstown O She was born in Orwell O May 20 1877 and educated there She taught in Orwell and married Mr Griffin in 1900 They lived in Orwell Warren and moved to Bessemer in 1905 where they remained active in church schools and community She was a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bessemer Pa 1911 and mother of six children Marion Gerald Nord Kenneth Robert Frances and Percy The family also includes Mr Griffin five children three brothers and three sisters She died June 15 1927 at 3 p m at her home in Bessemer Pa Mr Coolidges vacation equipment is complete and we hope the Mrs didnt forget to put in the wire pullers.

Frances A. Griffin P. W. Griffin Bessemer Presbyterian Church of W. J. Engle Harry E. Woods Sharpsville Lake Park Cemetery Youngstown Griffin Orwell Thomas Addicott Orwell High School New Lyme Institute Orwell Public School Warren Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church of Marion Gerald Nord New Wilmington Kenneth Robert Frances Percy Mr. Griffin

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