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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1926

Page

5

Noted Inventor Scribner Dies in Vermont

Charles E. Scribner age 68 respected inventor and electrical engineer died of apoplexy at his Jericho Vermont summer home. He served 20 years as chief engineer at Western Electric and was born in Toledo. Survived by son C. E. Scribner Jr of Chicago and daughter Mrs H L Grant of Cleveland. funeral to be held in Toledo.

Western Electric Company Jericho Vermont Scribner Toledo C. E. Scribner, Jr Chicago H. L. Grant Cleveland

Durkin Breaks Down In Court

In Chicago Judge Harry B. Miller resumes the Durkin murder trial of Federal Agent Edwin C. Shanahan as Durkin sobs aloud after Mrs. Shanahan, widow of the slain agent, testifies. Prosecutors are unsettled by the sudden emotional outburst as the court adjourns for the day.

International News Service Chicago Harry B. Miller Martin Durkin Edwin C. Shanahan Durkin Shanahan

Pulaski Boy Hurt Crossing Street In City

Russell Wallace eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wallace of Pulaski is hospitalized in Shenango Valley hospital after being struck by an automobile while crossing a city street with his mother yesterday. He sustained head lacerations and bruises.

Russell Wallace Charles Wallace Pulaski Shenango Valley Hospital

Local Socials Report From New Castle Area

Mrs. Jacksville F W Wimer and daughter in Cleveland visit to see Dr John Wimer and family. Mrs W Willis Alben and Marie Elizabeth stayed with New Castle friends. Mrs Rhyanna Kaufman visits daughter Mrs John Hogue. Mr and Mrs Joseph Dickey of Pittsburgh guests of Mr and Mrs George Dickey. Retta McCutcheon and Howard Nonemaker wed in Butler Pa last week. Mr and Mrs Howard Humphrey visited Cleveland friends. Mr and Mrs R P McGowan visit James Miller. W W Alben and son Cyrus in New Castle Wednesday. Dwight McCleary and son Richard from Buffalo N Y are guests of sister Mrs W W Alben.

F. W. Wimer H. W. Cooper Cleveland John Wimer W. Willis Alben Marie Elizabeth New Castle Rhyanna Kaufman John Hogue Joseph Dickey Pittsburgh George Dickey Retta McCutcheon Emery McCutcheon Howard Nonemaker Butler Howard Humphrey R. P. McGowan James Miller W. W. Alben Cyrus Dwight McCleary Richard Buffalo N. Y Mr. McCleary

League of Nations Efforts on Drug and White Slave Traffic

Dame Rachel Crowdy outlines the League of Nations Social Section push to suppress trafficking of women and children across borders. She notes universal police supervision, higher consent age to twenty one, punishment parity for offenses against boys and girls, child welfare, obscene literature bans, deported women rescue in the Near East, and strict opium trade controls with export import certificates and government permits.

Near East League

Church notices and local social mentions

Wampum notes list Presbyterian and Methodist services with pastors and timings, Newport and Clinton churches named, St. Monica’s Mass at 9 am, 10:30 Sunday school, and Rev. L L Woodin preaching. Branch reports include ill relative at home of Mr. and Mrs John Kirkwood and several Ellwood City visitors and callers.

L. L. Woodin Hillsville Charles P. Durbin Clinton M. E F. V. Kopp St. Monica's Catholic F. A. Maloney John Kirkwood Clarence Stapf Ellwood City Wm. Weiscopf E. T. Algier Kay J. Greer Bingham New Castle Ed Ketterer Wood City

Clergymen Swap Pulpits for Sunday Services

Rev. J. L. Petrie of the Methodist Episcopal church will exchange pulpits with Rev. L. L. Woodin of Hillsville. Woodin will lead two services in Wampum at 11 a m in the M E church and at 2 30 p m in Newport.

J. L. Petrie Methodist Episcopal Church L. L. Woodin Hillsville

Arteries Cut in Foot at Hill's Bathing Beach

Virginia Lee Bates of 1115 West Washington street is hospitalized at Shenango Valley after stepping on glass at Hill's bathing beach Friday evening. The cut to the bottom of her foot caused severe pain and required medical attention.

Virginia Lee Bates West Washington Street Shenango Valley Hospital Hill

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes

Admitted list includes Russell Wallace Pulaski. Mrs Rosie Lustai Hillsville. Frank Jaskoka Atlantic Avenue. Gretier Wrondin Bessemer. Virginia Bates New Castle RD 4. William West New Castle RD 4. William Moore Park Avenue. Discharged entries note Virginia Carpenter New Castle, RD 2. Joseph and Dan Byler Pulaski. Henry Trott Grove Street. Mrs Emma Moras Cherry Street.

Russell Wallace Pulaski Rosie Lustai Hillsville Frank Jaskoka Atlantic Avenue Gretier Wrondin Bessemer Virginia Bates William West New Castle R. D William Moore Park Avenue Virginia Carpenter New Castile Joseph and Dan Byler Henry Trott Grove Street Emma Moras Cherry Street

Disputes Could Be Settled Without Police Interference

A Lincoln Star reflection argues many conflicts might be resolved privately if law enforcement involvement were reduced. The piece contends a more cautious police stance could ease court caseloads and preserve community harmony.

The Lincoln Star

Young People's Council To Meet Sunday Afternoon

The Young People's Council of New Castle District meets Sunday at 2 PM in the Y W C A, closing at 3 30. Rebecca Gwin presides, with Ray Zeigler leading song and Geneva Fleming on the piano. A discussion on whether the Sunday School develops leaders more than Young People’s Societies features Ruth Patton, Andrew McCoy, Elizabeth Frank, Virginia Reeder, Russell McNickle, and Johnny Weyrick. Plans for a July 16 picnic at Glen’s Grove are set with T. J. Davies as general chairman.

Rebecca Gwin Ray Zeigler Geneva Fleming Ruth Patton Andrew McCoy Elizabeth Frank Thiel College Young People’s Society Virginia Reeder Russell McNickle Johnny Weyrick Glen's Grove T. J. Davies

Judge Allows Woman To Fine Rum Runner

In Detroit on June 26 Jack Edwards, convicted rum runner, paid a $1 fine set by his attorney Miss Amelia Schaub. Judge John J. Gore praised her first federal case and allowed her to name the sentence. She chose a $1 fine, stating it would be sufficient.

International News Service Detroit Jack Edwards Amelia Schaub

Yale Law School Receives Sterling Gift for New Building

Trustees of the John W. Sterling estate add 8500 to fund a Yale Law School building and a maintenance fund. The total Sterling gifts reach 18225000 with plans by James Gamble Rogers for a Gothic campus on High Street. The Inns of Court concept will shape a private university style law program in New Haven.

Yale New York Yale University James Gamble Rogers Inns of Court Great Britain High Street Wall Grove Streets Sterling University

Weather Outlook for Coming Week in Washington

Weather outlook for June 28 to July 3 in the North and Middle Atlantic states calls for showers early and midweek, with a cool first half and warmer second half. The north portion is expected to see showers around the middle of the week.

International News Service Washington North Middle Atlantic

Shrine Ceremonial Planned in Sharon for July 30

At a Sharon meeting plans were set for the Shrine Ceremonial in Sharon on July 30. Zem Zem Temple of the Erie district will arrange the event. Indications point to thousands in attendance with New Castle likely to send a delegation.

Sharon Zem Zem Temple Erie New Castle

Missing Butler Girl Sought In This City

Police ask residents to aid in locating Margie Campbell a 16 year old girl who fled Butler Pennsylvania before noon Friday. She wore a black silk dress black slippers a tan fur trimmed coat and a tan hat with a plume. She is slightly stooped and may refer to her family as the wife and the kiddies.

Butler Margie Campbell

Start Man-Hunt For Attacker Of Canadian Child

Montreal June 26. Nine year old Marie Ann Gurnham of Bellerive was kidnapped and brutally attacked. Her clothes were torn and she staggered to Calixte Stonge’s farm house after being abandoned on a lonely road 16 miles from home. A man hunt for the kidnapper and assailant was organized at once.

International News Service Montreal Marie Ann Gurnham Bellerive Calixte Stonge

Sportsmen Gather for Izaak Walton League Convention

Harrisburg June 25 The largest gathering of sportsmen in Pennsylvania will convene in Philadelphia from September 26 to October 1 for the annual State division Izaak Walton League convention. Thousands of punt-

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Philadelphia Izaak Walton League

Sportsmen's Week to Feature Shows Tours and Talks

Door men women hunters fish ermen and conservationists unite for Sportsmen's Week with a sportsmen's show by the Philadelphia chapter of the Smoak Walton League at BeVe vue Stratford Hotel a casting tournament by the Dover Fishing Club of Philadelphia trap shooting live wild animal exhibits from the State Game Commission and motion pictures by the State Fish Commission showing a fish from egg to angler. Herbert Hoover honorary national president of the league and Secretary of Commerce will be principal speaker at the Izaak Walton banquet on Tuesday evening Sept 28 Ozark Ripley and other sportsmen will share tales of the chase with discussions on conservation and pollution and demonstrations of archery and trapping techniques.

Philadelphia Smoak Walton League BeVevue-Stratford Dover Fishing Club of State Game Commission State Fish Commission Herbert Hoover League Izaak Walton Ozark Ripley

First Climber and Second Climber Exchange Murky Street Scene

Two climbers recount a brief street encounter with Mrs. Blue blood on an avenue. The dialogue hints at life passing by as they describe a moment of observation.

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Wey Sample’s N. Mercer Street Charles E. Schribner A. H. Grebe & Co., Inc West 57Th St Richmond Hill Western South San Pedro Street Los Angeles Cal Synchrophasr Sheik Bandit Jacksville Dame Rachel Crowdy Department of Special Questions League of Nations Rachel E.crowey Wampum Ed. Elphie Ellen Elizabeth Moran M. J. McGrath Margaret McGrath Isabel Javens W. J. Greer Beaver Street Mary Elizabeth Harvey F. L. Huffmay Ora Kirkwood Eddy. Com Young People’s Council Young People's Council New Castle District Yale Law School New Sterling Gift Nainsook Madras Viston Davis Shoe CO Lawrence Automobile Co Mercer Street
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