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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
10
A fragmentary notice announces LL. D.1 No. 129 celebrating its fifth anniversary with guests including Anna Roos of State Grand M of Philadelphia alongside Leitives No. 24 and No. 200. The brief hints at civic or fraternal events and related ceremonies within the local Orange area.
A man shot after being mistaken for a groundhog is reported in Beaver town shippon. Authorities state Jor Moore Willow Grave was shot in New Castle while a case proceeds in Alderman Marshall’s office. Morwan was arrested and released on bail awaiting hearing in the northern States.
Report notes lithographers urged to strike as a move to press for settlement in a dispute involving company obligations and labor terms. The call to action reflects mounting tensions over wage and working condition terms amid ongoing negotiations.
In Slippery Rock Pa June 2 Dr Samuel Dodds of WeKe today presided at the third annual West presen of elers Feminties of Western Pennsylvania with about 1200 at the opening session Rev J B Louchner of Allentown led devotion Rev Charles C Mohney of Oil City spoke last evening Meanwhile a youth injured in Ambridge Pa June 23 bent 30 feet from the Aliquippa bridge over the Ohio River was saved and removed to his home in a pitiful case involving a deaf and dumb eyeist attempting to talk to a blind man.
Slippery Rock June 23 Bruce Dunlap local boy awarded a trip to Washington DC by the American Legion for killing the most rats in a county wide Butler county campaign. Dunlap reportedly killed 147 rats as the contest ends and the area notes thousands of dollars in losses from rat damage.
A family camping tale recounts a near disaster when a sleigh rope slips, a canoe drifts, and a daughter nearly drowns while a father and mother struggle in rain. The piece wryly notes that proper knots and scouting training could have prevented the incidents, ending with the moral that a Girl Scout in the family is valuable.
Hillsville residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Tony Carbon and family from New Castle spent Sunday at his wife’s home. Leander McCombs began a motor trip to Chicago and other points. Pittsburgh residents Mr and Mrs Stara visited relatives here. Numerous locals and guests from New Castle Youngstown Slippery Rock Akron Petersburg and Lowellville joined in social calls and outings. Chessa of Ohio Weslyan University arrived for a mission planning session. Several area residents were in New Castle Saturday visiting relatives and friends.
A curious report notes that warning signs at a Crete rail crossing are overlooked by a sculpted ivory figure. The piece hints at danger and the disregard shown by the statue, contrasting safety measures with inanimate indifference.
Seventh Ward notes a beaver valley pigeon club race with T H Turner of North Cedar Street sending several birds 600 miles to a designated point. Birds released at a station, day birds concept, past event had 121 coops in Pittsburgh district not reporting returns. Turner’s pigeon finished fastest at 962.15 miles per hour equivalent after a 500 mile race.
Police investigated a break in at Harvey Brenner’s drug store at 1403 Last Washington Street. Thieves entered last night by breaking a cellar window and a pane, taking about 12 cartons of cigarettes cigars candy ice cream preserves and a Kodak camera. City Detective Jon Young and Officer Tommy Lynch led the probe.
Mary Boland declares women over forty can keep youthful charm with complexion care. She credits Lux Toilet Soap for gentle lather and smooth skin, noting many Hollywood actresses use it regularly in studios.
Police reported several minor automobile accidents Monday with little damage. D A Paiglia of 17 North Street stated he drove north on North Mill Street as a car pulled out from the curb in front of him.
Fragmentary police report notes a theater district incident with stated confusion and damaged property. Details are incomplete but indicate a curbside assault or disturbance linked to the Ramsey Brothers case and a possible East Groton location.
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