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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1935
Page
2
An International News Service tally shows fourteen deaths across the state from weekend motor crashes. Central and eastern districts bore nine fatalities, with western Pennsylvania recording four and other areas ten total.
Pa Newc notes traffic delays after a Diamond Street accident and missing summer traffic signal removal near Croton school. Jay walkers seen citywide. North Hill residents hear a mysterious church bell on Sundays. Camp season opens with Y M C A Camp Fred L Rentz July 2 and Boy Scouts Camp John M Phillips July 6 amid rainy weekend. seven of eleven camporee teams compete without complaint.
The legislature faces a fall vote on a constitutional restriction on borrowing to unlock 50 million dollars from banks for bills and 1937 notes, with relief funded for one year. Adjournment came late after debates over liquor, public works and tax measures, and Gov Earle has until July 22 to act on the session’s vast bill package.
Several deaths are reported including Mrs. Sarah M. Kelso of Cool Spring township Mercer county widow of George Kelso aged 91. Emma Cora Covert aged 71 of Union township died after long illness. Edward J. Guckert formerly of New Castle died in Pittsburgh. Albert Eugene Tullis prominent New Castle railroad conductor died at 64. David M. Pitzer of East New Castle had funeral services. Janet Gabriel aged 1 year 10 months died at home of Parents in Ellwood City.
Legislation tightens alcohol rules while granting the board more police power to regulate clubs. The measure aims to end one man clubs and strike a major blow to bootleggers by increasing oversight of manufacture, sale and transport of liquor.
Beautiful crepe paper flowers inspire prize competition. Four cash awards await the best artificial flowers made from the new material. Visit to receive a paper detailing the contest rules and entry information.
Waley, 24, labeled a three time loser, will be called by the defense as a witness. He pleads guilty to kidnapping George Weyerhaeuser and serves 45 years at McNeil Island. Prosecutors say Wa ley knew of the ransom plot and conspired with Waley and William Mahan.
The guard admitted to killing Miss Hallmark after taking her from Miss Lola Hughes's location. He described driving to a cemetery, beating the victim, and dumping the body in a water-filled ditch. Mrs. Charles Whiteside questions the confession and plans to hire counsel to contest the murder charge.
A negligee crafted from all over domestic cotton lace features a floral design with rosettes at the front. The long lace is feminine, flattering and cool, with an untrimmed silhouette.
In Middleburg Pennsylvania Sherman L Strawser 29 farmhand received a second respite from execution delaying his July 8 death sentence for killing former employer Charles E Gable The pardon board will hear Strawser clemency plea on July 10 ensuring the respite He had earlier been granted time to testify at the trial of Zella Gill and her parents Lester and Mrs Gill who were acquitted.
New Castle Rifle Club members will stage an outdoor shoot at the new range along the New Wilmington road near the Clenmore school. The event starts at 6 o clock with Leo Hill noting all club members and families are invited.
Edenburg social notes report visits from Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes Cameron and family and Billie Biddle at New Castile. Conrad J. Buehler of South Hills spent the night with Herman Schleck on the North Side. Ray Biddle family and Sara McIntoch joined Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Minnigh at Parker's Landing. Rev. W Scott Ingersoll learned of his sister Mrs. Charles Dawson's death in Cattaraugus New York and left for home Sunday morning.
Mario Pacetti 21, UW star athlete, planned to join West Point after being denied captain and MVP honors. He was found dead in a rented sedan with the exhaust connected, autopsy showing a fractured skull. a woman’s voice and a nearby car raise questions about a potential romantic dispute.
Pittsburgh authorities pursue a woman in connection with the death of Patrick Conroy a 43 year old man from Duquesne found dead in an unclear case being described as a possible death kiss incident.
A mansion owned by William F. Ahnelt at Deal Beach near Asbury Park burned today causing an estimated $250,000 loss. The 55 room home was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin while Ahnelt and his wife were in New York.
Male clerical staff at the Shenango tin plant held a Saturday picnic at H. C. Christman’s camp. Afternoon softball and horseshoes led to a six o'clock supper. Committees covered eats, equipment, refreshments, grounds, finance, transportation, invitations, and sports.
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