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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

9

Reunion Planned in Cathedral for 1932 by Alumni Association

Uncertainty in weather reduced attendance at yesterday’s picnic in Cascade Park. New Castle High School Alumni Association votes to hold 1932 reunion in the Cathedral with dinner in the dining room followed by dancing and cards. New officers named for the coming year include President Mrs Rachel Taylor and Vice Presidents Dr Howard Smith and William S Lewis.

Grove Cascade Park New Castle High School Alumni Association R. C. Lutz Cathedral New Castle Rachel Taylor Howard Smith William S. Lewis Margaret Toepfer John D. Kennedy Athletic Council R. Wilson

Reunion Honors Two Classes With 125 Attendees

A school reunion drew 125 attendees from the two graduating classes this year. Officers who organized the event included President Dr. R. C. Lutz, vice presidents Mrs. Rachel Taylor and Dr. K. E. Vorhees, Secretary Mrs. Dorothy Bartlett, and Treasurer John D. Kennedy.

R. C. Lutz Rachel Taylor K. E. Vorhees Dorothy Bartlett John D. Kennedy

Ellene Turners Fourth Birthday Porch Party in New Castle

Mrs C E Turner hosted a porch and lawn party in New Castle for daughter Ellene with pink yellow and blue decorations. Guests enjoyed games on the lawn and a lunch served by Mrs Gwonn and Mrs Hillard of Mars. Each child received a colored hat. Special guests included Mrs Eakin Mrs Jones Mrs S Turner and Mrs A Graff.

C. E. Turner Ellene Austin Graff Gwonn

E N C Club Plans Cascade Park Swim Breakfast

The E N C club met at Mrs J Kaiajaninen's home with seven members. They held a brief business session and outlined a swimming party and breakfast at Cascade Park scheduled for July 9.

J. Kaiajaninen Cascade Park

Ladies hold picnic dinner at Mrs Hannah Carnes home

The Ladies' Bible class held a picnic dinner at the home of Mrs. Hannah Carnes on Thursday. Dinner served to 25 ladies. Afternoon featured games races and music. Mrs Levy Houk won the thin ladies race and Mrs Tom Shaffer won the stout ladies race. Prizes awarded.

Hannah Carnes Levy Houk Tom Shaffer Stout

Lincoln Garfiled Club Sets July 12 Reunion At Harding Park

The Lincoln and Garfield club outlines its annual outing for Sunday July 12 at Harding Park near Hubbard Ohio. An address by Barton E. Richards a former student and club member tops the day’s program. Transportation, coffee and games for all ages balance a day of sports and a grand prize drawing.

Lincoln and Garfield Club Harding Park Hubbard, O Lincoln and Garfield Barton E. Richards Lincoln and Garfield School

Union Leader Sentenced in Miners Strike Incident

Thomas Phillips, chairman of the National Miners Union strike committee at Horning mine, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for disorderly conduct after stoning miners resisting wage talks with United Mine Workers of America. He was fined $21.35 and could not pay.

International News Service Pittsburgh Thomas Phillips National Miners Union Horning Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation United Mine Workers of America Justice of the Peace J. M. O'Rourke Philips Phillips Henry Adams Edwin Moore Annie Smith

Lightning Strikes Home In Greensburg Injures Girl

In Greensburg Pennsylvania during an early morning storm lightning hit the Princher residence on the Alexandria road. The bolt struck one corner of the roof and passed through to the opposite side stunning W H Prindler's young daughter who recovered soon after.

Greensburg W. H. Princher New Alexandria Road Here Prindler

Justice pauses in traffic court as driver’s mercy suspends sentence

Bertram Thompson faced a $25 speeding fine in New York traffic court. While awaiting detention, he recognized a patrolman he had helped in a sick case. The magistrate praised him and suspended the sentence.

International News Service New York Bertram Thompson Thompson

Sally Shepherd Star Acrobat of Hagenbeck Wallace Circus

Sally Shepherd, famed gymnast with the Hagenbeck Wallace Circus, performs mid air revolutions and dangerous feats on the Roman rings. She has six years in the profession and will appear at the July 7 afternoon and night exhibition. The program also features The Great Wilno cannon act and The Golden Orient story of old Japan.

Sally Shepherd Hagenbeck- Wallace Miss Shepherd Flying Shepherds Wilno Japan

Blaze Engulfs Freedom Oil Plant Widespread View From Bridge

A massive fire destroyed the Freedom Oil Company plant in Freedom last night causing an estimated 300000 in losses. Road traffic was rerouted as fire crews battled the blaze and saved large storage tanks. Earl Craig, former resident and head of the firm, led the company succeeding his father Percy L. Craig.

Freedom Oil Company Freedom Rochester-Monaca New Castle Rochester Ambridge Ohio River Earl Craig Beaver The Freedom Company Percy L. Craig

Foster's Weather Forecast Highlights July Precipitation and Heat

Washington reports a cool wave around June 26 bringing below normal temperatures and local storm risk in central and southern Great Central valleys with hail in northern areas. A warm storm center mid month raises temps with less rainfall continent wide. July faces frost risks in the north Rockies, heavy rain in the central Pacific slope, and periods of heat with variable storm activity across North America.

Washington Great Central North America Transcontinental Rocky Mountain Pacific Slope Rockies Eastern Cotton Belt Western Plateau Helf Alberta Saskatchewan

Surprise party honors Plaingrove graduate Alex Brown

A Thursday evening gathering celebrated Alex Brown, a Plaingrove high school graduate, with gifts, games, cards, and music followed by a late lunch hosted by the hostess. The 4 H Cooking club met at Miss Leora McCommons' home with listed attendees.

Alex Brown Plaingrove High School Leora McCommons Elda Mac Seth Floretta Pollock Mary Shoaff Irene Wallace Elinor Rodgers Leora Houston Edith Rodgers Elizabeth Rodgers Alene McBride Isabelle Adams Bertha Cunningham Floyd Rodgers

Local Visitors and Family Trips Reported in Pittsburgh Area

Charles Oakes and Miss Caroline Rodgers visit relatives in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Ernest Filer and Mrs. Hi ram Hodglin Jr spend a day with family. The Brown family vacationed in Ford City with in laws. Jackson Center and Erie residents visit familiar homes while others return home after visits with relatives and friends.

Charles Oakes Pittsburgh Caroline Rodgers New Castle Ernest Filer Blacktown Hiram Hodglin, Jr Charles Brown Ford City Lewis Pizor Jackson Center Arthur Pizor Robert Brown Harlansburg E. A. Ryder Joe Lopke Philadelphia Ann Hardisky Mr&j. Bert Cramer Sam and Paul Uniontown George Masters Blanche Oakes Erie Dave Oakes

Gero Club Heads to Fisher Camp for Two Weeks

The Gero club of New Castle departs Sunday for a two week camp trip on the Perry highway. Mike Fisher of Hazelcroft avenue funds the outing. Members George Katz Sam Sigler Lester Lebo Sam Buntman Louis Rogovin George Sigler Theodore Rogovin William Ginsburg will join, leaving from George Katz home.

Gero Club New Castle Fisher Perry Highway Mike Fisher Hazelcroft Avenue Morris Sigler Abraham Katz George Katz Sam Sigler Lester Lebo Sam Buntman Louis Rogovin George Sigler Theodore Rogovin William Ginsburg

Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at Harlansburg

The Ladies of the HarlansburgWCTU announce a strawberry and ice cream festival to be held in the high school building at Harlansburg on Tuesday June 30. Admission details follow.

Ladies of the

Man And Daughter Have Lucky Escape

John Nemser and his daughter Yva survived a 25 foot embankment plunge in a car on Benwood avenue. Police said Nemser braked suddenly while descending a steel grade. both were treated at Ohio Valley hospital for minor injuries.

International News Service Pittsburgh John Nemser McKees Rocks Yva Nemser Benwood Avenue Nemse Ohio Valley Hospital

Occupation Assessments Listed By City Council

Last installment of assessments set on valuation of occupation by city council is presented. The list features numerous trades and roles with corresponding monetary valuations including Salesman, Structural Iron Worker, Sheriff Deputy, Storekeeper Tin Man, Teacher School, Timekeeper, Tool Maker, Train Master, Treasurer City, Telegraph Supervisor, Veterinary Surgeon, Watchman, Yard Master Asst, and others with figures ranging from 20 to 1000.

Searman Tin Mill Structural Sec’y Treas Banks Verson És Coward Sscveess Suscue Dé Dansisas Eels TNS Ois Gap MGM Ccot Vanscaeuseereees Csssocese Tinner Slater Deherate Treas Co's Corp Or Corp’s Tweekhl MAAN Eeness Coeck Eee Avaal WateentGer Inde de Couahunensnas Eeseree Oui Oaenee Cece Cccssedicss Seccceenees Cuseuaciaces Sacenceesewanes

Rev Foreman to Preach at St Andrews Sunday

Rev H W Foreman archdeacon of the diocese of Erie of the Episcopal church will lead services at St Andrews Episcopal church East Long avenue on Sunday Communion service at eight o clock in the morning and a prayer service at seven thirty in the evening.

H. W. Foreman Diocese of Erie Episcopal Church St. Andrews Episcopal Church East Long Avenue

Kant’s Brief Note on World’s Age Revealed

In Koenigsberg, Germany, Immanuel Kant is linked to a brief on the age of the world written on a Bible flyleaf. The document, recently shown, suggests a fundamentalist slant in Kant’s thinking. The discovery raises questions about the philosopher’s views, context, and the Bible’s influence on his method.

International Koenigsberg Germany Immanuel Kant

Kant Manuscripts and Autograph Letter Acquired by Library

The Kantiana collection at the Koenigsberg State and University Library has gained fine writings by Kant that require magnification to read. It includes a conclusion that the world was created about 4000 B.C. and a 1751 Basle Bible with Kant’s marginal notes. The library also obtained Kant's oldest autograph letter.

Koenigsberg State and University Library Basle Kant

Harman and Kuhn Jailed After Car Incident

Harrisburg reports Richard Harman and Roy Kuhn were arrested in the same car ride. Harman was jailed on driving while intoxicated charges. shortly after, Kuhn was arrested for driving the same car under the influence.

Harrisburg Richard Harman Roy Kuhn Harman Kuhn

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