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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
12
Star Lore by Arthur De Carpenter discusses 33 000 moon craters ranging from small vent holes to vast ring plains. Clavius is highlighted with a diameter of 142 miles and an area of 16 000 square miles, suggesting non volcanic formation from gas pressure under the crust.
A vivid portrait of Broadway cabarets and taxi dance venues near Union Square with night club glamour, tense exchanges with dancers and bouncers, tales of Virginia Brannen and gangsters, plus a brisk note on Starr Faithfull coverage, Tahitian music, and literary gossip as the author debates sleep.
The five day grace period for New Castle residents to redeem World War era war saving stamps certificates and thrift stamps ends soon. Acting Postmaster J G Leslie reports few have forwarded them to Washington. after July 1 redeeming stamps or certificates requires the holder to pay mailing costs, with the government covering mailing until then.
Star of Wales Lodge No. 60 reports one new member George Anthony added to the benefit fund. William J. Davies of Northview Ave gave a notable talk. Next meeting set for July 11 after a one week postponement due to Independence Day.
Regular Mt Hermon church services are scheduled with Sunday morning worship at 10 30 and evening programs including Christian Endeavor at 7 and a sermon at 8. Preparatory services are slated for Saturday at 2 30. Oak Grove Christian church also has services next Sunday afternoon. A severe Saturday storm caused damage in the area, loosening Norman Hunt's straw shed and uprooting several trees. Local families attended a birthday gathering for Mrs Viola Boak. They also joined the funeral of Mrs A H McCreary of Claysville.
Postponed election of officers for St. Mary's Council No. 512 Knights of Columbus will be held Sunday afternoon at three, daylight saving time, at the council home. The full 1931-32 officer slate will be chosen.
A cryptic Omaha Word-Herald remark ponders the Lindbergh baby case and the ease of observing supply bases, reflecting on wartime era anxieties and public attention. The item reads as a clipped, editorial style quip about security and surveillance concerns.
David E Nessle of New Castle announces his candidacy for county treasurer in the Republican primary on September 15 1931. A life long Lawrence County resident and confectionery businessman he cites prior county treasurer service and pledges improved tax collection and devoted attention to safeguarding funds.
In Warren Pennsylvania on June 24 a boy aged 11 named William Welch fell from a drop off into eight feet of water in Broken Straw Creek at Youngsville while bathing with Burnal Huff. Huff raised the alarm. Lloyd Dunkle, 13, recovered the body after a dive. A rescuer worked an hour and the coroner ruled accidental drowning.
Members of the New Castle Phalanx fraternity and their ladies will motor in caravan style to Camp Fred L. Rentz for an evening picnic dinner. A sports program has been organized. A curious note mentions a unique house with four corners located somewhere in the United States.
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