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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
7
Religious and fraternal groups list weekly activities across Mission Sampson street Second U P church Paul Lutheran First Baptist St Johns Lutheran and other local faith groups. Speakers, preparatory services, meetings, picnics and youth events outlined with venues Cascade Park Mahoning U P church Conneautville and various church halls.
Al Kennedy invited Smith to speak at the New Castle convention but observers expect him not to appear. Farley says many Democrats will respond to Gay Smith, and delegates plan to let any delegate address the platform if desired. The event centers on a packed schedule at Cathedral headquarters with dinners, initiations, and dances.
Mahoning Avenue residents appeared at the city council led by Jordan Bailey to protest the ringing bell in the R R tower house and train whistles at the crossing. They argued human rights must override property rights and urged enforcement to end the noise, warning of 204 blocked auto movements and lost sleep. Mayor McGrath said rail officials cited bell use for notifying motorists and trains, noting 80 percent of crossing accidents involve autos. Bailey proposed eliminating the crossing via the PWA and further talks with the P R A.
Ray F Hall manager of the New Castle Credit Exchange and president of the Associated Credit Bureau of Pennsylvania returned from Omaha Nebraska where he attended the convention of the National Credit organization. He stressed the idea that you deserve what you could earn if you were the only man on earth, suggesting personal merit over others.
A columnist laments France’s currency decline and political strains as Prime Minister Blum resists further devaluation. Notes Britain’s sanctions stance and U S hesitation, arguing for independent action from Washington and criticizing reliance on London. Mentions 40 hour week and strikes in France.
Jan 18 marks 1871 united Germany birth anniversary. Bavarian hats, sausages, and pralines color a playful travel note. Pranks, beer, and outdoor plays fill medieval towns like Frankfurt and Nuremberg. German customs appear vivid with foods, dances, and quirky phrases.
John Dewey Seevers seeks a new trial after his conviction for the murder of Mrs. Catherine Rodgers. His attorney Edwin I Logan filed the petition this week, arguing he did not have a fair trial. Seevers remains jailed in Laws Peace County.
Judges James A Chambers and W Walter Bradbam heard arguments on the application of former Alderman Richard R Lewis who was convicted this term of irregularities in connection with the last November election. The report notes remarks about benefits of being president and illness coping ridicule.
President cites four of the nation's largest steel firms for possible action after the Federal Trade Commission charged they engaged in collusive bidding on government contracts. The actions involve bids for projects including Triborough Bridge New York and a deep sea harbor in Miami. The firms named include United States Steel, Bethlehem Steel, and others cited by Attorney General.
Work on armory delivery has stalled due to a tieup in mascs at the site and a delay in officials. J Vaic Downie, director of the WPA, says workers will report on Tuesday morning as the case is clarified.
A thank you note expresses gratitude to neighbors and relatives for well wishes and support. It names Benjamin J. Thomas and family and William 5 Francis and family, noting donations and kind sympathy.
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