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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

2

Fine Of 2500 Dollars For State Senator Danco

Federal Judge William S. Kirkpatrick fined State Senator Joseph Danco of Schuylkill County 2500 dollars after his conviction for diverting WPA labor to private use. The judge suspended sentence for five WPA workers and timekeepers, noting they were merely employees under WPA rules. Danco planned to appeal and seek bail pending review at the Circuit Court.

International Berviect Priladelpina William S. Kirkpatrick Joseph Tr. Danco Schuylkill County WPA Danco Kirkpatrick Lovel Dando Thomas CG Esa U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals WHA Alton Llrwellyn Egan Danao

Japan Prepares to Resume War in South China

A dated dispatch notes Japan seeks to avoid provoking Britain France or the United States while warning foreign governments to shield themselves from Chiang Kai Shek’s regime. It mentions thousands of troops and acknowledges occupation of Swatow within international complications as the most intensive move.

Japan Britain France United States Artta Chiang Kai Shek Dace Swatow Publicity Bureau of The Admiralty

Convention of Moose Under Way In New Castle

Delegates arrive as A G Harbert presides at the Moose convention in New Castle. Leaders praise Moose Homes, discuss children and elder care at Mooseheart and Moosehaven, with remarks from city officials and regional directors. A Hawaiian music program and a concert by the New Castle federal orchestra follow the open session.

Nenpeun A. Oanenbach Eris McGrath J. Jack Stoehr Pennsyvlvania Ohio West Virginia Moose Order Moose Mooseheart Til Moosehaven Fin Mercer Street New Castle

Local notes and sights from Croton district and city streets

The report notes a child bathing near a drainage hole on Craten avenue and swallows nesting nearby. Residents observe the court house clock under repair on East Washington Street while city workers roll ashes on Martin Street, improving the area.

East Washingtontreet Court House Martin Street

Y Boards To Hear Pittsburgher Speak

C. P. Wuertenberger, supervisor of a Pittsburgh Glass Company, will be the main speaker at a banquet for five neighboring Y M C A boards at New Castle Field Club. Dr. BE Henderson will chair the post dinner program, with music planned. Golf is the afternoon diversion and dinner starts at 3 30 Eastern Standard Time.

C. P. Wuertenberger Pittsburgh New Castle Field Club New Castle BE. F. Henderson Robert L. Meermans

Marriage License Applications Read Across Several Towns

The notice lists multiple marriage license applicants including Glenn Ralph McQuiston of Sharon and Lena Orcella Venezie of Sharon, with others named from Mahoningtown Beaver Falls New Castle and nearby communities. Addresses include South Jefferson Street Sulteel, Gibsonia, and Box numbers in Edenburg and New Castle. The document reflects regional licensing activity across Lawrence Armstrong and Beaver Counties.

Sharon Lena Orcella Venezie L. Verlyn Stearns Mahoningtown R. D Ruth McCletland Mahonington Joseph Welick Butler Sophia Domenisky Brun Stanley Koustal South Jefferson Sulteel

Backache and Leg Pains Warn Kidney Trouble Signs

Fragmented notice warns readers that persistent backache and leg pains may signal kidney issues. Mentions toxins in blood, possible fluid buildup, and urges medical attention rather than self treatment.

Warship warning as Swatow battle looms in China

Report says three large Chinese armies approach Swatow while two British passenger ships evacuate. Japanese forces hold the port after heavy bombardment, with large mechanised columns pressing on both sides. Washington warns Tokyo that U S naval movement in Far Eastern waters must be free and that Japan will be held responsible for any damage to American ships or personnel.

Swatow Jand Chiang Xai-Shek Washington United States Japan Tokyo U. S China Nippon South China Avy Department Navy Harry E. Yarnell Asiatic Squadron Navy Department Warnell Apanese Yarnel Noval Gener Clarence E. Goss al Shanghei Surrow

Brownmiller to Testify in Ongoing Budget Trial

Earle and others faced questions as Brownmiller prepared to testify about a fund transfer. Earle denied knowledge of the transfer, saying he never sanctioned it and had assumed legal procedure. John F. Butt testified he approved the overdraft allotment in Luzerne County without reforming the governor.

Brownmiller Earle Compton Burld Howard W. Hughes Thommas R. Wickersham John F. Butt Getttysburg Luzerne County

Patient in Cleveland Hospital Not Velma West Case

An unidentified patient at Cleveland St John’s hospital was once thought to be Velma West but lacks key marks of Marguerite Baisley the escaped hammer murderess. Marysville Women’s Reformatory superintendent was advised by a Cleveland agent today.

International We. Servier Marysville Cleveland St. John’s Hospital Velma West Hammer Marguerite Baisley Women's Reformatory Cleveland

Deaths of the Day prompt brief notices from local obituaries

Multiple death notices report the passing of Donna Fean Walters Gordon 8 month old at 1114 County Line road with funeral at 2 p m Saturday. Thomas Jefferson Badger 82 8 months died at Brady township Butler county with services 2 30 p m Saturday at West Liberty cemetery. Henrietta Reeves 35 of 424 West Grant Street died at Jameson Memorial Hospital. survivors include three sons and six grandchildren with arrangements pending. Frank L Smith 71 of Darlington died at home with services 2 30 p m Saturday at Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church Darlington. interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Miss Margaret Covert memory services held at 214 Ease Grant Street. interment Oak Park mausoleum. Frank Conti 314 East Home Street requiem Mass at St Vitus Church. pallbearers listed. interment St Vitus cemetery.

Donna Fean Walters Donna Jean Nellie N. Walters County Line Road Genevieve Ruth William 3. Walters Thomas Jefferson Badger Brady Township Butler County Badger Mary Hulne Badger Lewis FL Calvin B Joseph W Moravia Elaena Gurtey Hillard Loretta Christy Boydstown S. B Jennie Bowers Greece City Martha McKissick Euclid Catermenit West Liberty Cemetery Henrietta Reeves West Grant Street Jameson Memorial Hospital Frank L. Smith Darlington Smith South Beaver Township Beaver County Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Clara M Ethel Thompson Mahoningtown Robert L Lewis J. Smith Clifford R North Beaver Township Charles W San Diego Cal Anne A. Steib Youngstown Frances &. Steele Gertrude Segebrecht Midland George Hampton Smith Eugene Ore Mt. Pleasant Covert Margaret Covert West Washington Street Harry W. Dobbison Ease Grant Street W Willam V. McLean First Methodist Church Frank Lehman Church of the Nazarene Paul Gerner Kenneth Wonderley Bruin Burton Butter Oak Park Mausoleum Frank Conti Frank €. Conti East Home Street Nicholas DeMita St Vitus John DeSimone Joseph Maseropietro Guy Milone Joseph Russo Anthony Clarea Mike Bullano St. Vitus Cemetery

Duke and Duchess Hope to Visit U S and Canada

The duke notes the king's life is not his own as royal duties press on. He would visit America soon but cites global tensions. The duchess, in a black dress, hosts graciously, moving between groups to converse with guests in a modern sitting room.

Visick Canada United States George Queen Elizabeth Duke Ufe America Pirsenn

King and Queen Return to England After Long Voyage

The king and queen arrived in England after a lengthy journey aboard the Empress. A destroyer Kempenfelt met the incoming liner off the Isle of Wight and the royal party was warmly welcomed at Portsmouth. Crowds cheered as the royal train carried them toward London amid a tumultuous reception. Queen Mary’s health was inquired after her automobile accident near Putney.

Kempenfelt Portsmouth Isle of Wight New World Mother Mary Putney London

Monarchs Return to London After Southampton Welcome

Thousands greet King George and Queen Elizabeth as their Empress of Britain docks at Southampton marking a grand homecoming after nearly seven weeks away. Queen Mary travels by train. royal party includes Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Kent, Earl of Harewood. Windsor dukes absent in Paris. A formal luncheon follows at Guildhall with the Lord Mayor.

Southampton Eng Canada United States London King George Queen Elizabeth Queen Mary Duke Duchess Gloucester Duke and Duchess of Kent Earl of Harewood London Daily Expression Duke and Duchess of Windsor Parising Waverloo

Congressman Owen Dies During Night

Washington dispatch reports Representative Emmett Owen Griffa of Georgia died in his sleep early today while en route to his home after a day in Congress. A long time member of the House, he was a well known political figure in Georgia. The flag at the Capitol was lowered to half mast in tribute.

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W.P.A. Labor Charge W.P.A Terese Faye A. G. Harbert Western Pennsylvania Moose Association Chester T. R. Yeates Third U. P. Church Kalienbach Otto A. Zange McKees Rocks Robert Danner Hilltop Lodge Welliam Fenton Irwin Joseph Washington Cresson Andrew N. Willow Johnsonbure Legion Oscar FE Feldheimer Dave Nichols FLAN Lawrence County Bankers’ Association Association Board of Control Edgar L. Thompson Meyer Touchy Telephone Greer Bidg W. Mercar St PT Aen TS Mt Ily Fee Merit Oil 1 Co Craten Avenue Pittsburgher Glass Firm Glenn Ralph McQuiston Ottawa Nattien Uillivue WEST New Castle Mutual Building & Loan Assn A. S Swatow Area Bulletin NYS England Pere One Dayan Werbood Mont Belielorie Eveals Mae Marine Dev Sperry Cameron J.B. Nielsen Optometrist Public Square Boomer Huston Home. Co East Long Ave Owen Studebaker Saven le Barnes-Snyder Motor CO NEW Castle Tire CO Krameecy's Thone Marquis-Hinish Weingartner Washington and Jeffermon Ste Hem Wallaee Bloch New Castle, Pa F. Perelman
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