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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
22
The notice lists key positions such as President and Managing Editor, Vice President and Treasurer Vice President, Manager and Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, and Editor, indicating a structured editorial leadership team.
General Edward C. Shannon retires after fifty years of service, ending a rigorous rise from private in 1889 through Spanish American War frontier commands, Mexican border leadership, and World War I as commander of the 111th Infantry in France. Known as Two Yard Shannon for front line courage, he departs on his 69th birthday with wide praise and a pending successor named by the governor.
On his eighty ninth birthday Dan Beard remains a tangible historic figure and enduring optimist. Founder of the Scout movement in America, he inspired Baden Powell and shaped boyhood across the nation. His presence is described as an enduring institution amid changing times and moods.
Lou Gehrig ends his major league playing career after May Day marked his 2130th consecutive game and a Mayo Clinic diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He accepts the verdict with quiet resolve saying if this is his finish he will take it, while his legacy as a courageous example of sportsmanship endures beyond the field.
Former Secretary of Highways Roy E. Brownmiller is convicted on misconduct charges tied to Luzerne county payroll fraud. The case centers on pre election payroll boosts and a massive campaign fund used to sway voters, with thousands hired for cash wages despite whether work occurred.
A mother seeks guidance on teen son conflict within a three son family. The eldest 16 resents siblings, shows little affection, avoids school, and alienates family. Advice urges parental attitude change to win his trust, involve him with dad, and repair family bonds.
The article sketches a chain of royal misfortunes as King George and Queen Elizabeth travel to North America. While away, King’s brother broadcasts an ill received message, Queen Mary is in a car collision, and a shot is fired at the wife of the King's younger brother. The piece warns heads of households abroad invite trouble when away.
Justice Irving Lehman urges voters to defend liberties by valuing them and working for the common good. French Foreign Minister Bonnet says U S support could avert war if America clearly backs allies. Eduard Benes warns dictatorial states inevitably collapse morally and economically.
A civic party is planned at the Cathedral on Thursday night to honor the Pennsylvania Power Company for building a three million dollar plant in New Castle. It will feature a dinner and entertainment, with tickets urged for those who support the project and believe in local progress.
The text explains the naturalization oath requirements including renunciation of foreign allegiance and promise to support the U S Constitution. It notes a proposed simplification of the Ten Commandments and expresses frustration with government spending and waste in Washington.
A string of Victorian era notes on happiness despair possessions fashion politeness and social mores. It muses on debt from possessions crowd etiquette old flames cotton surplus retired teachers pensions and telephone favors.
A charming woman with a striking accent tests a bank cashier over a check made out to Jane H Mattingly then Jane Mattingly. The cashier notes the missing initial and she coyly corrects it. The scene ends with a witty line about marriage timing and business.
A columnist notes many unhappy wives blame husbands infidelity. A friend compares married love to a candle about to go out and urges middle aged wives to curb public humiliation. Miss Markel advises on bridesmaid expenses and hosting before the wedding.
Miss Markel will promptly mail personal answers to questions from any reader inclosing a self addressed three cent stamped envelope.
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart discusses a reader’s argument comparing communism fascism and Nazism with Americanism and Ku Klux Klanism. The exchange centers on how dictatorships rise fall and whether democracy endures, with emphasis on free speech and the difficulty of eradicating American born agitators.
Edwin C. Hill argues that strict regimes suppress creative swing and improvisation in culture. He contrasts Nazi rigidity with adaptive, practical thinking and cites a Jersey remodeler example to show value of makeshifts over perfect blueprints.
Poem excerpt reflecting on fidelity, folly, and obligation. It contrasts fidelity as an inner virtue unborrowed with foolhardy boasting and the duty to honor friends and foes by doing one’s best.
A Bible verse excerpt highlights Romans 8:35 37, asking who can separate believers from Christ love. It emphasizes triumph through hardships and the enduring power of faith.
A brief note advising picnickers to avoid keeping stoves or tables in use longer than needed. It urges courteous sharing with others and cites Seneca on the value of acknowledging a good turn. The tone reflects practical social guidance.
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