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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
1
Will Rogers reports on Lindbergh carrying a GwN cock during a flight. The unsourced snippet mentions camping outfits and a debate over a sensible girl, with reference to Selegier the agribastor and a retirement.
Pa Newc Observes notes work soon to be done at the VOM CG camp near Slippery Rock creek as the camp is recon ditioned for summer operations beginning July. The report discusses regional farming, dog importance, and plans for New Castle scouts traveling to England with a motor club, plus local roads and travel notes and a continuation on Page Two.
Weather notes indicate a 69 degree temperature reading near Lolo Musiivum with a water company station noted. Fragmentary text suggests a weather and utility update in a local daily brief.
The Bellanca monoplane Exclamation Mark refueled at Roosevelt Field New York as the Jensen party including Alia Jensen wife Marguerite Ulbrich and William Ulbrich aimed for a new endurance flight record. The nurse ship Fokker carried 87 gallons of fuel in two transfers totaling eight minutes and a final brief top-up as the flight entered its thirteenth hour.
One of the largest gatherings heard Dr John Tindley the famed Philadelphia minister author and lecturer address a New Castle audience at the cathedral Wednesday evening The event featured a 50 voice colored choir led by Katherine Bugs and included remarks by Rev J L Pearse Rev Samuel R Mankland and Rev Petrie as well as a prayer opening and closing benediction
A death notice records the passing of 58 year old Mr Catherine at 1912 Winh on Dand Avenue. The brief item notes the age and address with no additional details.
In Conneaut a group of forty four waitresses at the Hotel Conneaut walked out in sympathy after Mrs Catherine Wolle, matron for twenty years, was dismissed. Ten ministers of the Christian Ladies Association shouldered trays in her stead as five other ministers served through an emergency. The protest affected Meadville Greenfield where substitutes included teachers from Edinboro Indiana and Slippery Rock.
In Indianapolis on June 27 Col. Charles Teadbergh mourned the death of James A. Perry a 34 year old Columbus Ohio millionaire. Perry died after ascending to greet Lindbergh, plunging about 100 feet. Lindbergh was informed of the accident and deeply affected by Perry’s death on the trip to meet him.
A Chicago dispatch warns motorists in the Southeast to accelerate to avoid penalties. Chief engineer Crawford of the city motor company dies. Leathers also noted, with the report dating to OC 1. The piece mentions police and traffic enforcement actions and a $5 fine for obstruction.
Boston detectives and New York police press the probe into the death of Marlow, lured to a Long Island road. They seek two named suspects known as the Wise Guy and Jann Doe, with ties to the Boston underworld and prizefight circles. Enemies of Marlow are targeted as motives hinge on intrusion into rackets and territory.
The coroner’s jury found Orville Fenali seven died after being struck on Highland Avenue between Park and Bayview by a car operated by L J Blair driven by J Blair. Witnesses testified the driver could not avoid hitting the boy and did all in power to prevent the collision. The inquest, led by Coroner J P Caldwell, included testimony that the accident occurred around 3 15 pm Saturday June 22 1939, with jurors Harry Turner Samuel Winternitz C W Thus H K Bell James and Robes Cage present.
The monoplane Pathfinder, successor to the Green Dash which crashed on June 12, arrived at Old Orchard Beach for preparations for a flight to Rome. Piloted by Rodster Q Williams with navigator Lewis A. Ancy and mechanic Joan McCarnick as passenger, the craft came from Ransevel, Pula, in about two hours and minutes.
Captain Frank M. Hawks takes off from Roosevelt Field to surpass his westward speed record, planning a single refuel stop in Los Angeles. His Lockheed Air Express cabin monoplane roared down the runway and climbed to about 1,500 feet before heading west. A liner near Spain reported sighting a wing fragment believed to be part of Hawks plane, raising hopes on his fate and the course toward the Azores.
The report notes Dawes attends a function in ordinary evening clothes while silk knee breeches are not worn. Attendees include Ambassador Charles G. De and Col. Thomas R as well as Mrs. Thomas and various state delegates such as Mrs. Annie E. Nour and Mrs. Francis Net mingling in a formal royal court setting.
Ground sinking near Vandergrift endangers several brick buildings and four homes along Einpreon and Hawthorn streets in the El Valley County area. Officials awaited a report by William H. Weldon from the Pittsburgh engineering firm to investigate the cause as the sinking appeared to slow with no imminent structural damage expected.
Bedford Springs Pa June 27 The Pennsylvania Bar Association held a major conference with state judges pledging solid support for a movement begun April 8 to speed court proceedings. Attorney General Cyril J. Weaadds backed the effort as a goal to reduce delays and prevent unwarranted postponements in the justice system.
Wimbledon report shows American player Siaabely Ryan losing 6-1 6-0 to Severin Lai De Tye. Match described as setback for the star, with commentary noting inconsistent drives and erratic play affecting the outcome.
Fire caused heavy property damage in Indiana Pennsylvania with a list of burned residents and injured firemen. The report notes J M Stewart and Matthew H Bree among those affected as coverage continues on page two.
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