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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
12
The National Open field features heavy hitters like MacKenzie and Smith as early rounds unfold. Notables including Bob MacDonald and Horton Smith posted strong 39s to the turn while Horton Smith faced trouble on the ninth.
The New Castle postmaster is urged by the Post Office Department to publicize the need for vacationing residents to leave a precise forwarding address. Assistant Postmaster General Tilton notes thousands travel to summer resorts, stressing correct addresses with postmasters and friends to ensure prompt mail transmission. The Utica Observer Dispatch reports this as a forward step in public service with plans to convert closed New York theaters into swimming pools.
In Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Walter S. Gates weighed two rival stomach remedies to determine the genuine article. The judge briefly retired from the bench after taking a dose of remedy number one, while remedy number two waited for his recovery. A Detroit popcorn wagon mishap is also noted in the brief report from the Ann Arbor Daily News.
Bobby Jones, renowned golfer, shot a 34-31-69 to break Winged Foot’s course record and lead the National Open by three strokes after the first round at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck New York. The performance established a new standard for the tournament.
Mrs Colopute of 1322 Pennsylvania Avenue reports her 9 year old son Sammy was bitten on the right leg by Pete Cuba's dog at 1308 Pennsylvania Avenue. Officer Criswell investigated and directed the dog's owner to snap until the boy's injury is fully assessed.
Nashville aviator Polk, noted for air maneuvers in the Mexican revolution, declares he is done with aerial warfare and plans to enter commercial aviation. Separately, Virginia reports 1928 merchandise exports at 142.6 million dollars, up six million from 1927 per Commerce Department.
Julius Ho Barnes, former president of the United States Chamber of Commerce and wheat director, is mentioned for a place on the new federal farm board. The board consists of eight men and the Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde.
Washington June 2 The 1849 census will show numbers of men and women of various ages and incomes as part of sociological data. The article notes proposals on old age pensions and whether states should provide aid for the indigent or elderly. A census table will cover different eras and questions under consideration by Congress.
A Michigan professor has tendered resignation to take a dean post in Pennsylvania. The move shifts academic leadership as the institution seeks a new division head and outlines path toward administrative duties.
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