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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1932
Page
7
A meeting of the High School Alumni Chairmen and committees is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 30 in the fe WLC A room. Mrs Rachel Pollock Taylor, the president, will preside and it is noted that all present attend as a complete check on tickers sold.
Announcement states that reservations should be obtained as far as possible in advance for the reunion. It notes that all former students who attended the local high school will be welcome to attend the event.
G Chatram reported to the police that his 1927 Essex roadster with Pennsylvania license CS800 was stolen from near Greenwood church on the Ellwood City road. A gutdown model, two young men in white shirts were said to have driven away in the car. Police had no further information by noon today.
Dublin June 27 The international eucharistic congress closed with a pontifical high mass attended by about one million worshippers. Pilgrims began homeward journeys while dignitaries stayed for the benediction. Monsignor Gurley celebrated the mass with Cardinal Lauri presiding. A solemn procession to OConnell Bridge followed.
Nineteenth annual Volant College reunion planned for Wednesday at the former campus in Volant. Founder A A Galbreath and wife Anne B Galbreath attend, with Dean J B Bowman and Prof F Ball among former teachers. Dinner served by local church group, group photos for Memory Book, and an afternoon business meeting with speeches by Judge James A Chambers. Over six hundred invitations issued to alumni distant from Volant.
Rev J N Gibbs presiding elder of Allegheny district will preach at Bethel A M B church Tuesday evening at 6 o clock and lead the third quarterly conference. All church auxiliaries to present their reports at this time.
Rev Fr John Sobbash named assistant pastor at St Marys parish effective next Thursday. He appeared at 9 45 and 11 masses on Sunday morning, filling a slot long held by single assistant Rev Fr Leo S Witterson after Rev Fr S Clifford moved away. Sobbash was ordained June 5 at Mount St Marys Emmitsburg and said his first Mass June 12 at his Lancaster home parish.
Dr. Lytle S. Adams inventor of an airmail pickup device promoted a Chicago venture after a successful trial in New Castle last year. The device, endorsed by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce aviation committee, aims to create a 300 mile air mall and express service radiating from Chicago. Financial troubles earlier ended the New Castle test, leaving the apparatus on the field before removal.
Officials shaping the 1932 Democratic platform clash over farm relief unemployment and repeal of the 18th Amendment. A nine member unofficial committee debates whether to call for outright repeal or to submit the issue to the convention while factions urge or oppose a strong wet plank. Leaders including Mayor Murphy and Father Coughlin weigh in, tensions rise as the farm board stance divides supporters.
On Sunday June 26 the Simpson Methodist church observed Children’s Day with an evening program. Pastor Harry L. Johnson led a program featuring Miss Eelen Colchiski and Miss Murial Jonson, with an ensemble including junior choir, orchestra, dialogues, recitations, and solos by local youths such as Margaret Nickum, Luella Black, George Ina Stokes, Ruth Llewellyn, Jimmie Shafer, Carl Standish, and Jean Llewellyn.
Mrs Laura Coates left Friday morning for a visit with relatives in Dover and Ashtabula. Mr and Mrs Todd Hoffmaster of Ashlandville visited with Mr and Mrs Clarence Jones. Mrs Leonard Gillmore with her sister spent time at Pittsburgh. Mrs Wilfred Bell Clare of Cleveland spent Saturday at Ellwood City. Herbert Wiley and son Paul attended the funeral of Mrs Lilland Miller of Cardington Ohio. Wendell Minnigh returned home after a week at Conneaut Lake. Mr and Mrs Francis Kuhn and daughter Marel of Frizzleburg were Sunday dinner guests with George Kuhn and family. Rev and Mrs Elmer Minnigh and Wendell attended the Bradley-Minnigh reunion at Bradleytown and stayed with Rev Minnighs sister Mrs McLane of Black Ash. Mr and Mrs Robert Brammond and others were Sundry evening dinner guests at Horselock’s.
The American pair Sidney B. Wood and Gregory Mangia advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals by defeating C. A. Magrane of Argentina. International News Service reports from Wimbledon, England, on June 27.
State trooper Cun ningham reports the arrest of Miles Baker, 1, on a charge of operating a motor car while intoxicated. The incident occurred along West Pittsburg Road yesterday. Baker was taken into custody after the patrolman stopped the vehicle and identified the driver.
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