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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
33
London reports a fever of excitement as Washington orders U S customs to seize sealed beverage liquor on English liners. The British government adopts a hands off stance, watching developments closely while not disputing the U S right to break seals breaching American prohibition laws.
Newspapers lash government for not backing shipowners as the press calls the crisis the acid test of prohibition and urges diplomatic action to protect British ships in home waters. Critics warn that attacks threaten solvency and prompt retaliatory moves.
First M. E. Boy Scout Troop No. 9 met last evening in the church basement with Scoutmaster R A Steen in charge. Fourteen scouts attended as Ed McClymonds Stewart Allen and John Kichner passed tenderfoot tests. The group received Forestry Guide books and were assigned to read 12 pages. An overnight hike was planned for next week with exact day to be announced.
John Stanczak by attorneys Reynolds and Bryan files for divorce from Elizabeth Stanczak on grounds of cruel treatment. Married April 1911, lived together until June 1923.
A writ of attachment has been issued against the Penn Empire Coal Company by Bryant Coal and Coke Company. The sheriff is directed to seize any property of the defendant found in the possession of J. A. Gailey and to summon Gailey as garnishee.
A humorous rail against book learning contrasts with radio as a source of up to date information. The narrator praises radio over dry literature, notes Philadel phia sports news, and urges readers to install a radio set for current updates. Copyright 1923 Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.
Harrisburg reports that boroughs may levy a local dog tax in addition to the state tax. Deputy Attorney General J. W. Brown, Chief H. A. Bierer, and Dr. T. E. Munce note there is no barrier to boroughs enacting extra police power regulations. The day’s opinions also cover banking loans to directors, leasing office space near the capitol, and Republic Iron and Steel mine car obligations.
Presbyterian Sunday school at 9 45 a m and service at 11 16 with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30. Rev J Greer Bingham leads Christian church Sunday school at 10 a m and service at 11 a m with evening service at 7 30 Rev Chas P Durbin Clinton M E Sunday school at
At 10 a m sermon at 11 a m Ep worth league later. Rev Beck to lead St Monica s Catholic Mass at 9 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m Hoysdale mass scheduled for 10 30 a m Fr Pe Maloney noted.
The 22nd annual Hennon reunion was held June 2 at FE L Hennon’s North Main street home with about 200 attendees. Ministers Bingham Woodin Savannah Youngstown attended. guests came from Pittsburgh New Brighton Beaver Falls Ellwood City New Castle and other places. Officers elected: President George Hennon treasurer Ross Hennon secretary John Hennon. Since the last meeting eight births and six deaths occurred. Next year’s reunion will be at Geo Hennon’s Chewton home.
Mrs Hallie Orris and daughter visit Mrs W H Henry at Mrs M Flanery's home in Beaver Falls while Rochester and New Castle visitors mingle in town. Several others from Bedford and New Castle stop by, including Mrs Roy McKim Miss Lillian McCready and Miss Margaret McGrath, with Mrs W H Henry ill but staying in Beaver Falls.
Pottsville woman foreman of the grand jury failed to obtain indictments against alleged liquor law violators. Mrs J Woods Musina led the panel as most cases were thrown out amid dry leaders arguing enforcement is dead despite Governor Pinchot ordering continued state police raids.
Lawn fete will be held Wednesday evening June 27 at the Legion Home on North Jefferson street hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. Strawberries ice cream and cake will be served and proceeds go to a good cause.
Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh traffic men met at H L Farrells office in New Castle to inspect local terminals. The group, led by H D Davis, praised New Castles tonnage up 50 percent from 1922 and planned a return visit. Delegates toured Board of Trade rooms and dined at the Lawrence Club with local officials and Commissioner P K Stevenson promising a welcome.
Rubber models of essential cow parts have been created in England to train girls like Amanda Earl for milkmaid duties. The item aims to provide precise practice in milking and handling to improve future proficiency.
A writ of enactment and ejectment action has been filed by Rose A. McLaughlin against Rob and related parties. The filing seeks possession and legal resolution in the ongoing property dispute.
A lighthearted note on today’s chatter as the so called fossip dries up. The column quips that social life shifts with trends and media, suggesting readers adapt to new forms of talk and connection.
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