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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
7
Mrs Kathleen Daugherty of 508 County Line Street sustained serious hip injuries after a fall from her porch while cleaning the veranda. Doctors say ligaments were torn and she will be confined to bed for an extended period.
State College Penn State awarded varsity letters to nine tennis players for last season. Robert W McKune of Johannesburg South Africa elected captain for next season. Fourteen varsity letters were also awarded to lacrosse team members.
Robert Von Moschizisker, former chief justice, named president of the Pennsylvania State Bar at its Bedford Springs session. Harold B. Beitler elected secretary and Fidelity Trust Company of Philadelphia named treasurer. Von Moschizisker pledged to engage younger lawyers and build on his 21 years on the supreme court bench.
Mercer reports June 27 that forty arrests have been made since May 1 for failure to license dogs. Poverty drives licensing neglect and feeding hardship. many requests to shoot strays arrive. So far 150 dogs have been killed, exceeding previous records. In 1930 police killed 1000. 1931 total may double. Over 8000 dogs are licensed.
County commissioners were defendants in three civil suits at May term over road building damages. Records show they will be defendants in three more suits at November term. The county has paid over $50,000 in damages in two years. roads built under the current board could reach $125,000 in damages. Officers warn future road projects may be halted or damages signed off.
Forty five district boards in Mercer county plan July 6 meetings for organization and fiscal year close. Auditors will review that year’s work and prepare reports for the county superintendent’s office, except in Sharon Farrell and Greenville independent districts.
Judge J A McLaughry names C P Clarke J M Hittle and J M Miller to view the F R McDowell property in Perry Township. The case concerns alleged damage from the Perry Highway on the farm.
By month end 2600 fishing licenses have been issued to date. In July the County Treasurer G R McQuiston's office will issue about 1000 more licenses, authorities expect.
78 year old former pony express rider known as Broncho Charlie Miller begins a transcontinental ride from his Long Island cabin to the West Coast on a pinto pony named Polestar. He aims to complete the journey in six to seven months, retracing the historic route as the automobile outpaces his era.
The Westmoreland Land Chemical and Color Company plant sale was postponed due to storms yesterday. Receiver John S. Crowl said two bidders could not attend, and the sale is rescheduled to July 16 with good prospects of disposal to operators on the next sale date.
The Shenango United Presbyterian Church holds services with Sunday worship at 9 30 a m and Sabbath school at 10 30 a m standard time A Young People's prayer meeting is at 7 30 p m a children's program at 8 30 p m Rev J M McMains is pastor The quarterly meeting is Saturday evening Sunday services include Sabbath school 10 a m Love Feast preaching 11 a m and Communion led by Mrs W J Barkas Evening service at 7 30 p m Cottage prayer Tuesday at William McGary home Mid week prayer Thursday at the church Rev B J Hall is pastor.
Miss Jane Smith visits relatives in Ashtabula while Mrs. Dale Williams of Detroit recovers from appendicitis. Miss Marjory Taylor attends a girls campfire in New Wilmington. Mrs. Robert Taylor and children visit Mrs. Hartwell in New Wilmington. Mrs. Malinda Graham of Long Beach and Mrs. Adda Taylor of Sharon visit Robert Taylor’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Hindman and daughter Dorothy plan a motor trip to New York with a coastal tour. Also a note corrects a belief about snake strikes and leaping limits.
One hundred 4 H Club women from seven counties including Lawrence arrive at Fred L Rentz YMCA Camp on Slippery Rock Creek. Camp opens this week under Harmony Hutchinson and Eleanor Drury with leadership training in games songs dances vesper services and community leadership.
Investigation shifts to Greenfield as Carrie Barrett Simmons, held for murdering her two daughters, fights innocence. Boone county questions 17 more guests from Lebanon and the fatal family reunion. Emma Pollard, 80, recounts a feud healing attempt and recalls a sour sandwich nearly bitten before her toothpicks held by two pins of strychnine.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy at the death of our son and brother, and for floral tributes and cars donated. Mrs. T. M. Kennedy and family. Advit A pressure of 150 tons is necessary in stamping silver half dollar pieces.
Rev J N Gibbs presiding elder of Allegheny district AME will be guest preacher at Bethel AME Church 312 Green Street Sunday evening services Rev H B Johnson pastor Rev Coffee Better Rev G H Coffey pastor of St Luke's church has been a pa...
A patient recuperating from pneumonia at Jameson Memorial Hospital has returned home after a period of treatment and convalescence.
On the sixth anniversary of its dedication Union Baptist Church will hold a special service Sunday evening at eight o'clock featuring a roll call of the membership.
The Sunshine Kensington club will be entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Ola Miller on State Street.
The Square Circle of the International Institute of the YWCA on Pennsylvania avenue held its regular meeting. Supervisor Miss Espedita Marie Abruzzini gave a short talk on hygiene after a brief business session.
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