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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
21
Girl Scouts of Troop No. 11 set out at 10 this morning on a five mile hike to parts unknown, led by Mrs. Charles Irwin. Each girl carried a lunch. hike plans were discussed at Friday night’s Central Christian church meeting where sewing was also highlighted. Mr. Morgan provided an opportunity to win money.
A small group of Lawrence County school directors attended a Friday meeting in Slippery Rock where State Superintendent John N. Rule outlined legislation affecting public education. Act No. 48 grants boards more budget leeway and controls on teacher salary reductions amid a $5 million state aid cut. A county meeting will be called soon to discuss all new laws.
Personal mentions include J. Louis Craig of Akron visiting Friday. F. P. Armstrong of Monroe Street remains bedridden with illness. Mrs. A. K. Rabe of Pittsburgh ends visit with New Castle friends. Mrs. Nelle Heineman of Butler visits Miss Mary Berger on North Mercer Street. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Campbell of Court Street return from Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Seymour and family of Youngstown spend today in the city. Miss Helen Wilson of Park Avenue returns from Clarion Pennsylvania. Lester Braby of Martin Street is noted in residence updates.
Four springs at Camp John M Phillips were pronounced satisfactory for use by Dr. W L Steen and the health and safety committee. The committee had only recently completed a thorough inspection of the camp grounds.
The Cubbing movement in Lawrence County led by chairman Charles A. Bolen gains traction with Kiwanis Club and First U. P. church backing packs. Highlands U. P. church to host future meetings.
A compact roster highlights William W. McGill of Detroit Michigan and Hannah R. Cunningham of Beaver Falls alongside Leo John Badger Lillian E. McKinney and Ellwood Lemons. The text emphasizes vita min C content usage and frequent reference.
State College poultry expert H H Kauffman will discuss egg grading and marketing at an evening meeting June 27 at 7 20 p m Eastern Standard Time. The session at North Star school on the Ellwood City Zelienople road targets poultrymen from three counties and those planning to join the Butler Egg auction opening in July.
Growers facing flea beetle damage on emerging potato foliage are advised to start spraying immediately. Use calcium in Bordeaux mixture at three pounds per 100 gallons, included in at least the first three applications to kill the first brood and shield plants from the second brood.
Feed costs account for about three fourths of pork production. Other costs include labor interest depreciation and overhead. Quick preparation of pigs for market saves feed and lowers costs. Full feeding of spring pigs is recommended to reduce feed costs for rapid gains and earlier market arrival when prices are high due to light receipts.
The piece stresses precautions to prevent fires on farms. It notes lightning causes burn losses twice as high as other main origins like roof sparks, smoking matches, or spontaneous combustion, with additional context on farm dwelling risks.
The Honorable Michael Scott, 55, son of the third Earl of Eldon, won the British amateur golf title at Hoylake today. He defeated Thomas A. Bourn of Scotland in the finals four up and three to play after building a five-hole lead in the morning round. Bourn rallied late but could not close the gap.
Judge R L Hildebrand set July 14 as the next divorce court date with July 3 as the deadline to file applications for hearing at this session.
Mrs. B F Butler of 407 North Jefferson reports Friday that while driving from her driveway onto North Jefferson street a car with Pennsylvania license 2622L traveling south struck the left side of her car causing damage to Butler's vehicle.
In Philadelphia on June 24 Mary Taylor 25 mother of a four month old infant leaped 160 feet from Walnut Lane bridge into Wissahickon creek. She died instantly after stopping her car on the bridge and jumping while her family said she had been in excellent spirits that morning. Mary Taylor wife of Herbert K. Taylor Jr. belonged to a well known Jenkintown family.
Lawrence Schmidt files amicable ejectment action at the prothonotary against H. E. Baxter to recover possession of land in Neshannock township alleging failure to keep payments on an article of agreement. A stray note on snakes states they lack larynges and true voices.
About 140 New Castle boys completed the YMCA learn to swim campaign, a ten day event ending with a hike, picnic, and closing dip. Physical Director H T MacNicholas and Roger Meermans led the group, with praise from General Secretary R L Meermans for a record turnout. The program began June 12 and drew hundreds of registrations and participants.
President Roosevelt travels toward St Marys Nova Scotia aboard Amberjack II during a Maine vacation cruise. He plans days in the Bay of Fundy area before moving to Campo Bello New Brunswick, with Col. Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh visiting nearby.
Industrial production rose 16 percent from March to May and early June, the best since late 1929. The Federal Reserve Board index shows May at 76 percent of the 1923-25 average, up from 60 percent in March, reflecting accelerated output.
The January note announces the final meeting on Tuesday June 27 where King Lion Smith will preside and close his administration. Initiation for new members is planned along with presenting keys to two new members. Miles E Myers joins as a federal construction engineer for the post office. A separate zoological comment notes domestic canaries altered by long selective breeding obscure wild progenitors.
In Clifton Flats Mission services are set for Sunday with Rev Samuel C Baker pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 led by L E Boyle. Preaching at 11 am and evening service at 8. A Tuesday Bible class at Cascade Park from First Baptist was postponed due to Daniel Kennedy's death. Baird Missionary Society met at Mrs A C Allen home with Mrs Gayl Blim and others as hostesses and new member Mrs Louis Moretti enrolled.
Revival services at the Gospel Tent in Highland Heights run through Wednesday June 28. Evangelist S C Baker delivers sermons to large crowds with visits from Rev Boyd of Butler. Evening services at 8 and 3 pm Sunday. First Baptist Men’s Bible class to attend Dr E J Pace talk at First Presbyterian Sunday morning. Pace to speak at interdenominational Bible conference at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. Picnic postponed by the Tem-
The annual Epworth League rally of sixty five Methodist churches in the New Castle district will be held Monday evening at Grove City First Methodist Church. Several hundred young people are expected to attend. The Croton church players will present a play and Grove City church orchestra will provide music. Program begins at 8 p.m. EST.
New Castle's Boy Scouts and others from the northern county area who earned awards in the past month will be honored at the first of the summer court of honors at Camp John M. Phillips on Thursday evening, June 29.
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