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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
9
Harry Manes 41 of Vances Mill Pa was to begin a 13 year sentence in the Western penitentiary Pittsburgh. He was convicted of committing an offense against a year old boy in an assault case.
Judge Davis W. Henderson gave Manes the maximum penalty for the third offense after a guilty plea. Manes, a married man with three children, faced the stiff sentence.
Alex Maxwell of 109 South Jefferson Street reports his Chevrolet touring car with Pennsylvania license A 65 123 stolen overnight. Police are investigating and hope to locate the vehicle.
Epworth M E Bible School and Church held its annual picnic at the Weingartner home on Butler road despite a sudden shower. About 300 attended, with a ball game and a home run by Rev H B Davis. A vesper service and outdoor program followed, featuring solos, accordion, and humorous races won by several children and adults.
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World closed its 22nd annual convention in Philadelphia with speeches by William M. Jardine Secretary of Agriculture Judge C E Lobdell fiscal agent of the Federal Land Bank Washington Dr Glenn Frank president of the University of Wisconsin and Laurice T Moreland Boston The afternoon program covered committee reports officer elections and selecting next convention host city Denver Colo was recommended for the 1927 meeting place
Realty transfers include Abe Glick to John Siedloco in Shenango for 600 dollars and Harry H. Dickson to First English Lutheran Evangelical Church in Big Beaver for 1420 dollars. George Dobna to E M Lanza in Ellwood for 1 dollar. William I Merriman to Pearl Merriman in the fourth ward for 1 dollar. Pearl Merriman to William S Merriman (incomplete transfer details).
Troop 13 reports the Fox patrol led a hike last evening with many scouts present and one visitor. The Eagle patrol will lead next Wednesday's meeting at the Harbor. A bake sale is set for Saturday June 26. Separately two New York men Philip Elliot and Richard Thorne are fugitives after allegations of assault on Violet Anderson, a 20 year old actress, with possible flight to Canada.
WHITE PLAINS N Y June 24 Two indictments were returned charging two men with a serious assault on a girl. The cases involve alleged acts of violence in the local area with officials preparing further proceedings in court.
Supervisors invite bids for grading and cindering 7 500 feet of roadway from the Pulaski New Wilmington highway toward New Canada. Bids open July 10 in the engineer Thomas A Gilkey's office and work is to begin soon after.
RENOVA Pa June 24 Thomas Kenneth and Desmond Waite brothers returned to Williamsport today after narrowly escaping with their lives when their car crashed at the foot of Hyner Hill near Renova. They were thrown clear of the wreckage, given medical attention, and later left for Williamsport by train.
Oak A C E W Kroen acts as manager as Capitol meets Oak A C E W in a city game at Boyles Field. Players listed to report include Hill Shoat Campbell Hennon Kearns Mcintosh Kroen and others.
Lannigan Tyrell Hawley join Miller on the court with Coach Herb Kroen as the teams prepare for a 6 PM tip off. The shorthand notes name the players and coach associated with the upcoming game.
Chicago golfer Wild Bill Mehlhorn moved ahead in the British Open at St Annes and Lytham by posting 74 to reach 144 after 86 holes, one stroke clear of Walter Hagen who stood at 145. Hagen battled to stay within reach as Mehlhorn’s steady play edged him ahead.
Repairs underway on a building adjacent to the Margaret Henry Children's Home on Friendship Street to provide an infirmary for contagious disease cases. The eight room structure will offer proper care for the 43 children and will be connected to hospital facilities.
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