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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
13
The director notes an upward trend in relief work and industry. He cites renewed activity in Newcastle plants and calls for targeted summer aid, though outside assistance remains possible. The overall tone judges regional conditions as improving despite challenges.
Rev Dr Henry J Whalen aged 65 founder of Memorial Baptist church Johnstown and former pastor of Greensburg and other congregations died after a stroke at home. Born Lime Rock Conn he studied at Colgate and New York Theological Seminary. He served 40 years in ministry and leaves widow Laureta and daughters Marguerite and Frances.
Henry Jr. and Russell, students at Richmond College, are named in funeral notices. The funeral party will depart Thursday for Oneonta, N Y, for additional services and burial.
A girl from Canata 5 D. Banna overcomes poverty and travels 800 miles to Denver to attend Opportunity School. Her persistence earns a high school diploma and a plan to attend a university next September. The Kruse family of 13 supported by Hanna’s graduation.
Seventy one petitions for final naturalization papers are to be considered tomorrow at the prothonotary office. Nine are filed by women and sixty two by men. The cases fall under the old four dollar filing fee, as July first raises final papers to ten and first papers to five. The fee increase was enacted by the last legislature. All papers filed before July first will be charged at the old rate, per Prothonary R. M. Campbell.
Prominent director Gregory La Cava and 39 leading directors praise Lux Toilet Soap as key to smooth skin. The ad claims 9 out of 10 screen stars use Lux and calls it the official dressing room soap of major studios. It invites readers to try the white fragrant soap, promising noticeable skin care.
State Theatre on Long Avenue announces a new talking picture installation by Western Electric. Owners M A Markley and Julius Markley describe the modern facility with 700 seating capacity and ample parking. Opening attraction set for Wednesday July 3 at 1:00 p.m. featuring George Bancroft in The Wolf of Wall Street, with short features as support.
Chicago dispatch reports Ethelind Terry and husband Benjamin Bogea linked to a $98,100 jewelry robbery. Deputy Police Commissioner Stege says the theft appears planned to defraud an insurer. A suspect, Goroslowski, held on an open arrest record. the couple deny involvement.
Former New Castle resident Charles H. Durant now chief clerk to the Pittsburgh division superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio has been chosen general chairman for this year’s B and O Veteran Employees association outing. Durant has led most past outings and the picnic will be at Olympia Park Versailles on July 20 with expected attendance between 15,000 and 18,000.
World Grange members presented a program at Tureka Grange hall with music by an orchestra and vocal duets. Multiple local residents attended gatherings, reunions, and visits across New Castle, Wizard Grange, and Ellwood City, with several couples hosting and sending best wishes to Mrs. Pfeifer and others.
Local teams from the New Castle division prepare for a meeting at the Cathedral this evening at 6 30, as an enthusiastic report is expected. Districts outside the city show $100 000 secured for the campaign with many subjects yet to render. Reports focus on cathedral members and the reception of the coin cooperations amid varied district outreach.
Fragmentary notes describe Alley starting a term at Huntingdon with mentions of officials and local authorities. The text references Sheriff BoM Revnet and an unknown figure Fred Yo, plus scattered phrases about a school and duties. No clear event details or dates emerge.
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