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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
8
Clyde Loucks 33 a noted Pennsylvania sports figure and Altoona Y M C A official died from internal injuries after a vehicle he rode in skidded on a wet highway and collided with another car.
Local police helped arrest John H McCummins who escaped Perry Point hospital in Maryland on March 24 1932. He had been missing since then and was held for Veterans Administration officials to return to the institution.
Gene Sarazen of Great Neck and Billy Burke of Greenwich led the national open after the first nine holes at Fresh Meadow Country Club. Both shot 37, two over par, with Burke sinking a 25 foot birdie putt on the 9th while Sarazen remained steady and consistent through the front nine.
Governor William H. Murray of Oklahoma arrived in Chicago for the Democratic convention and publicly assailed John D. Rockefeller and Melvin A. Traylor. He refused to name a second choice if not nominated, denounced Rockefeller’s stance on states’ rights, criticized Traylor’s banking record, and dismissed questions about Speaker John Garner.
Erie, Pa June 23 Insufficient evidence led to the release of Frank Cuzzola 29 of Erie charged with bombing the home of Thomas Cifolett last May 29. Manuel Davis testified he saw Cuzzola flee the scene but Cuzzola was freed on the bombing charge while bound over to the September grand jury on firearms act violations. He allegedly tried to shoot Davis but the weapon jammed.
Readable fragment lists many residents including Phil S. Taylor Kristine H Kuhnwald Edith M. Imler Frank H. Schrenfeld Helen M. Skorepa Elmer C. Russell Adelaide C. Anderson Harry Loshuk Pauline Myhal across Lakewood Pittsburgh Johnstown Youngstown and West Farmington Ohio Pennsylvania unnamed contexts or actions implied in this OCR fragment.
A Waynesburg suspect tied to the murder of Officer Clarence B. Campbell collapsed under scrutiny. A native of Mather Pennsylvania now living in Youngstown reportedly boasted of gang activity and said he was asked to drive the murder car. Authorities inched toward a breakthrough before the tale broke down.
Sharon Pa June 23 A dispute over a pump handle position after drawing water led to the fatal shooting of Martin Pelles 42 by George Krall 72 Krall a former Greensburg resident was held for Mercer county court trial Mrs Pelles and her three children witnessed the killing
John Simpson 25 of Spokane Ohio died when crushed under a truck while attempting to jump from one moving machine to another on the Greenville Kinsman highway construction project near Greenville Pennsylvania. Simpson was employed on the Greenville Kinsman road work at the time of the accident.
In Lorain Ohio on June 23 Frank Smathers 59 was jailed on a first degree murder charge after a backyard shooting. Police say he fired at men raiding his cherry tree. one man died and four were wounded in face and arms. The dead are John Wisnieski 23 Edward Dominski 23 Joseph Kurowski 21 Joseph Miszczak 20 and Stephen Sklerek 19. Smathers is held on bond as Municipal Court trial arrangements proceed.
Lowell Wingerd of New Castle, holder of the New Castle Chautauqua and Northwestern tennis titles, defeated Joe Hoffer of Youngstown in the Mill Creek net meet. Hoffer, Ohio State captain, fell 6 2 2 6 6 3.
Gerald Wheeler eight son of Mr and Mrs Fred M Wheeler of Brookfield drowned while bathing in a run at Brookfield road bridge on Wednesday afternoon. His body was recovered within minutes by brothers Wade and Clarence and taken to Central fire station where resuscitation failed. City Physician C Howard Moses pronounced him dead after half an hour.
C Allen Pattison reported two gum vending machines stolen from in front of Diamond Lunch and the confectionery store on the public square. Loss set at 20 dollars for the machines and two dollars worth of gum in each machine.
Police received a complaint about four boys with sling shots hurling stones at passing automobiles on Ray Street. An officer was sent to the scene but the youths had already disappeared.
Beaver Falls Ahepans prepare to host John D Petrou of Akron governor of District Ten of the Order of Ahepa. The visit includes Akron Ahepans and New Castle chapter members. They will stay through Sunday evening with local hosts coordinating the reception.
The advertisement touts ZEMO for itching eczema and skin irritations. It states twenty years of use and effectiveness in stopping itching and cooling the skin, with products including Extra Strength formula for chronic cases. Prices listed 35c 60c and 1.00.
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