23 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
1
The article names the winner of a renowned yearly ball in Mexico, highlighting the selected queen and her association with the event. Details on the contestant pool and ceremonial duties follow, noting the cultural significance and expected public interest.
Delia Cubillas crowned Queen Churubusco at the annual Black and White ball in Hermosillo Sonora. Daughter of Arturo Cubillas official in the federal department of agriculture she embodies old Mexican romance with modern American charm.
Cottage areas south of Ramblers Rest in Slippery Rock open for summer vacation with whitewashed trees and fences and a new dining hall underway. New Castle’s World's Fair trips rise as visitors head to Lake Michigan. Camp John M. Phillips in Lawrence County reports a robust second week of Boy Scout outings. Camp Fred L. Rentz opens July 11 by the same creek.
Weather report for 24 hours ending 9 am shows high 89 and low 49 degrees with no precipitation and river stage at 43 feet. A year ago the date recorded high 87 and low 59 with .14 inches of precipitation.
Cape Girardeau police identified Thomas Robert Crawford among two killed on January 3 1933 as the Paul murder case proceeds to court. Prothonotary Campbell holds $3200 reward funds not yet distributed awaiting a court order and July hearings to determine each claimant's portion.
J B Zeitler long time city fire department member was discharged by councilmanic resolution. Director D O Davies said Zeitler did not return after vacation and failed to attend a hearing despite notice. Zeitler reportedly moved furniture and left the city.
City Council at city hall unanimously grants Police Officer Robert W. Latera a leave of absence after Mayor Charles B. Mayne presents the request. The length of the leave was not specified and the motion was seconded by Councilman Gen kinger.
Bill Kennedy former New Castle Chamber secretary led a Sandusky Ohio delegation visiting New Castle in support of Lake Shore route proposals for the Chicago World’s Fair. Ronald Dent and Fred Volmer joined Kennedy with Oceanside’s George Dickson also present. The group toured the area and reported optimism in the cities on their route.
Walter Riegel 18, son of contractor A H Riegel, told how two men seized him as he returned home to White Plains Ridgeway, held him two nights in a Manhattan or Long Island apartment, blindfolded and bound, and fled after failing to obtain a 25000 ransom. captors never contacted his parents and soon abandoned the attempt.
The world economic conference faced an uncertain course as currency stabilization is sidelined by the American delegation. Nations on the gold standard resist, while the United States presses a resolution to speed world recovery amid mounting divergences. The dollar rose in London but fell elsewhere.
In London on June 23 the Geological Museum reports tensions over America’s rejection of a temporary currency stabilization agreement. Officials from the museum note the dispute is part of broader economic policy strains between the United States and European powers.
Authorities investigate a midair plane fire near Dumfries that killed three Council Bluffs residents, Pilot Richard Mason, passenger James Hitchcock, and mechanic Charles Fires. Witnesses heard a loud report before the crash and fire.
Three small children Beta Fox 5 Leonard 4 Glenn 5 months burned to death when an oil stove exploded in their farm home near Tilbury Ontario. Mother Mrs Benjamin Fox rescued two year old John who later drowned at Sawyer City. Separately Charles A Hoeflinger 49 confessed to the Syracuse State Bank holdup on April 19. He fled with 8400 dollars after posing as a bank examiner and kidnapping the cashier.
Mountaineer residents and state police comb the Chalf Hill area for a masked robber who entered the Samuel T. Thomas general store and stole $85, pushing Mrs. Thomas, an aged invalid, from her chair during the robbery.
Mrs. Helen Wills Moody defeats Virginia Rice of the United States 6 2 6 1 at Queen's Club advancing to the London tennis championships final.
Bradford Pa June 23 two year old Earl T Millebrough Jr. is mentioned in a brief report noting a child incident. Details are sparse in the OCR snippet.
City-wide search launched for 7 year old Lois Kuykendall, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Kuykendall, amid reports two men in a large sedan abducted her Thursday afternoon as she played at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McNue.
Kenneth Buck testified he acted as a tool of a mysterious man named Bill a rum-runner who he met in Hyannis and who allegedly instructed him Peggy McMath’s father Neil C McMath knew of the plan Buck admitted he was the black faced chauffeur who lured the child from her classroom with a false phone call on May 2 and he had...
Special to The News vents frustration at American self importance in postwar diplomacy. The writer, from Beverly Hills, argues delegates overstate U S moral responsibility while France, England, Japan, and Russia shape global affairs despite American claims of leadership. The piece critiques naive trust in U S leadership.
About a thousand graduates and former students joined a dinner, entertainment, and dance at the Cathedral for the 1933 New Castle High School Alumni Association reunion. President Dr. R. C. Gilmore led the event with help from many alumni, and guests of honor Prof. George A. Dickson and Mrs. Dickson praised local achievements since leaving town. Betty Glover and committee organized the student-run program showcasing past and present local talent.
County commissioners set June 28 as the tentative date for the formal opening of the West Pittsburg Highway. The ceremony, from 3 30 to 4 PM, will include a motorcade from downtown New Castle via Mill Street and Long Avenue to the highway. Margie Ann Glenn will cut the ribbon with District Engineer H J Kloos possibly in attendance.
Joseph Nevelos, 40, night watchman at Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Co in Charleroi, identified as victim of a fan house shooting. He was found shot through the heart near the main entry tracks. Mine officials say they are puzzled and no prior trouble at the mine. Nevelos was well liked by miners.
Viola Nordquist a 24 year old Hollywood woman leapt from a six story building after sending a telegram to her estranged husband Oakland musician Earl Nordquist. Police noted she clutched a purse containing two cents as she jumped.
The Lindbergh estate in Hopewell New Jersey will become a haven for children. Col Henry Brackenridge said details are not yet fixed but welfare work for children will be pursued using the property. The plan will be announced later as specifics are developed.
Philadelphia reports its No. 1 hoarder, a wealthy textile manufacturer, who had defied the treasury order to surrender about 120000 in gold coins, has changed his mind. Secret Service agents pressured him as he moved gold out of safety boxes and exchanged it for currency. officials will not reveal his name.
The Public Service Commission issued a certificate to Maurice A. Waltz and George Waltz trading as the Dime Delivery in Sharon to transport small parcels. The permit covers Sharon Farrell Sharpsville Wheatland and West Middlesex.
Congressman Clyde Kelly told Pittsburgh manufacturers and businessmen that the national industrial recovery act is the mightiest machine to meet the nation’s danger. He said the bill targets the roots of the low mood by providing for the return to work.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull rejected reports he would resign after the world economic conference calling them absolute rot. He spoke in London where he led the American delegation.
Arthur Mometer navigates from kitchen to hall on his hands and knees with a determined crawl. He topples but rises again as he learns to move, accepting bumps and scratches in the hot ninety three degree day as he starts to crawl.
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