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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

2

Plan To Widen North Street In Two Ordinances In Committee

Two ordinances in committee plan widening North Street from Neshannock avenue to Shenango street to 30 feet. The paved sections will stay and the unpaved portions will be paved, with costs assessed by foot-front to abutting properties. The city will fund its share from a city account. Introduction by Councilman Louis Genkinger, one ordinance advertised, the other introduced Tuesday.

North Street Neshannock Avenue Shenango Street Louis Genkinger

Non stop Flight Across Pacific Accomplished

The Fokker monoplane, with three motors, continued its Pacific crossing toward the setting sun. By last night it was 1140 miles from San Francisco, communicating with the steamer President Cleveland for bearings as the crew faced a rain and overcast sky with a tail wind at 22 000 feet.

Sonoma San Francisco Fokker Cleveland President Pieres Hegenberger Honolulu Victory

Where to Go Tonight at Reg and Capitol Theatres

In this diary style notice the program lists Penn Lois Moran in The Whirl wind of Youth with Donald Keith and Alyce Mills plus a musical comedy on stage Dover and Soltan. Regent Conway Tearie stars in Moulders of Men with Keeping His Word and Wise Crackers News and organ. Dome Buster Keaton in Battling Butler and Doctors Prefer Brunettes with Matt and Jeff. Nixon Rich But Honest features a strong cast. West Brothers Comedy Hairbreadth Harry and Belinda in Sign Them Papers. Fox News caps the slate with Capitol Roberson Smith Stork Tommy Martelle guest star in Some Girl. Matinees Tuesday Thursday Saturday.

Penn Lois Moran Donald Keith Alyce Mills Pathe Dover and Soltan Conway Tearie Nixon Harry and Belinda Elso Fox News Capitol Roberson-Smith Stork Company Tommy Martelle Tommy Martele

Byrd Flight Begins Over Atlantic After Takeoff

Commander Byrd and companions departed Roosevelt Field in the America monoplane. The seven ton craft roared to life with three turning motors as a convoy of eight escort planes followed. Byrd predicted good but cautious winds, while observers noted the bold start and crowd of about three thousand watching in the rain.

Atlantic Ocean Roosevelt Field America Apts Neville Richard E. Byrd T. Harold Kinkade Byrd Doc Bert Acosta Acosta Balchen Schwin Hehlshirt Dorothy L.sheffer H. P.' Green North Pole Alderman Green Lindbergh Nevville

Local Boy Receives Law Degree and Honor in Detroit

Harry H. Wachs son of Mr and Mrs A T Wachs of 315 North Jefferson street earned a Master of Law degree from Detroit College of Law on Wednesday June 22 He completed the course in three years and was elected grand vice chancellor of the National Fraternity at a Cleveland gathering Pi Epsilon legal fraternity honored him as Past Master Rolls of the local chapter hosted a celebration at Italian Gardens Ballroom Book Cadillac Hotel on Saturday June 25 He plans to return home briefly before resuming practice in Detroit with his parents awaiting his return

Harry H. Wachs T. Wachs North Jefferson Street New Castle Detroit College of Law Cleveland Pi Epsilon Legal Fraternity Italian Gardens Cadillac Hotel Wachs Detroit

Firecracker Thrown From Car Hits Auto Near Moody Ave

George Harper, a city fireman, reported a burning cracker tossed from a passing car on Highland Avenue near Moody Avenue. Police traced the license to I R Zabniser’s car and found more crackers in another vehicle. A son of the owner and Donald Young were ordered to appear before the mayor with possible fines for the dangerous act.

George Harper Highland Avenue Moody Avenue Donald Young

Byrd Flight Team Leaves Boston For Nonstop Paris Quest

Commander Richard E Byrd and crew Neville Acosta Balchen prepare for a nonstop Atlantic flight toward Paris. In Boston crowds bid farewell as Byrd, Acosta and others share goodbyes and last-minute prayers. The mission aims to advance aviation, not seek glory, with family and friends watching at the hangar.

Riddle of Flight, Warship Confinement, and Ancient Remains

A quizlike reminiscence asks who commanded a recent airplane flight and details about aircraft types, a South American city where two companions died in a crash, and the origin of a ball game. It also questions a yearold Hungary reorganization, the name for confinement on U S war ships, an ancient Egyptian embalming process and the phrase origin for a Bible line.

Canada Brigland United States

Restless readers seek silence and perseverance

The page mixes a horoscope urging restraint for ambitious signs with snippets about hunger and home meals, a short humorous anecdote about a boy who ran away to become a bank messenger, and a photographer’s quip about exposing plates. It reflects an old style collage of notices, jokes, and trivia.

Missing Pittsburgh Crusader Prompt Nation Wide Search

Pittsburgh anti vice director William L. King vanished after resigning from the Citizens League. Reports say a forged letter claimed his departure amid political and religious entanglements. A $1000 reward is offered for information on King's whereabouts as directors fear kidnapping by underworld foes. King’s father lives in Hubbard, Iowa.

Pittsburgh William L. King Citizens’ League Iowa Eeading Beas King League Toy The Tthe League Underworld Lves Hubbard

Girls Enjoy Masquerade Night At Y W C A Camp

Tuesday at Sastbrook Y W C A camp held masquerade night with prizes for best costumes Elizabeth Conover won first Martha Randles second. Monday featured initiation with blindfolded snake dance into the kitchen where newcomers were fed apple butter and mustard. Initiation committee: Emily Parker chair June Duff Shirley Gordon Josephine McGoun Dorothy Sankey.

Sastbrook Elizabeth Conover Martha Randles Emily Parker June Duff Shirley Gordon Josephine, McGoun Dorothy Sankey

Board Fails To Agree On School Bus Type

Township school board session extended to 3 am without approving any buses for students. Advertisements to solicit bids must be issued again. Two school buildings were sold: Zehner on Butler road for 875 dollars and Cunningham behind Cascade Park for 1600 dollars. Clifton Flats building remains unsold with a plan to attempt disposal later.

Shemango Township Cowd Zehner Butler Road Cunningham School Cascade Park Clifton Flats

Woman Passing Bad Checks Reported

Police seek clues to identify a woman believed to be passing bad checks on merchants in the city. Citizens are urged not to cash checks from strangers and to report any such attempts to the authorities immediately.

County Taxes Being Paid Urges Prompt Remittance

County Treasurer David E Nessle and staff issue receipts this week as county taxes become due. Taxpayers urged to avoid last minute congestion by paying promptly.

Veterans of Battery B Gather for Civil War Tribute

Two Civil War veterans recall their service at a gathering that drew about 2000 guests in Mt. Jackson. Notables included Colonel Norman Maxwell and D. M. Clark, with speeches by Dr. Thomas A. Blaisdell Fred Rentz and Dave Needler. Plans were announced to move Battery B’s monument to a prominent cemetery hilltop as funds were sought.

Norman Maxwell Pennsylvania Grove City B. Hamilton New Castile G. A A. R. Kerr M.H. Alexander Philp Wagner L. &. Brinton Frank Cunningham New Castle Slippery Rock State Normal Fred Bents New Castle Chamber of Commerce Dave Needler The Battery Bessemer Band Thomas A. Blaisdell Margaret Brennard George Neil Fred Rentz Kenneth Gwin Loy Gwin William McCullough Wiliam Pitts C. F. Ball Battery B Rentz Blaisdell

Hunters Accused Of Violating Law By Training Coon Dogs

Game Warden H. J. Lines says county hunters are breaking law by training coon dogs and using young coons. He orders the practice stopped or prosecutions will follow. Training season begins August 20 according to the warden.

H. J. Lines

Plan to Save Perry's Flagship at Erie Pier

Niagara, Commodore Perry's flagship from the Battle of Lake Erie, now rotting at Erie Pa., is to be restored. Attorney Frank Wilford said plans are underway to form the Perry Niagara Memorial Association with city and Lake Erie area representatives to keep the brig seaworthy and tour it again to educate youth about the War of 1812.

Cleveland Niagara Commodore Perry Lake Erie Erie Frank Wilford Elyria Perry-Niagara Memorial Association Wilford Renee Ee Toledo Lorain Sandusky Ashtabula Conneaut Buila- Jo Put-in-Bay Great Parry Perry Wifford Association R. G. Zones Misery Bay Pennsylvania Pero T Eric Put Bay Boston Navy Yard Ohio United States

Deaths Of The Day Time of Funeral

Funeral services for George Parsons of Canton Ohio will be held Thursday June 30 at the home of Mrs Parsons parents in Greenville Pennsylvania. Robert C McLure services were held at 2 30 pm Tuesday from his 538 Harbor Street residence with Rev W W Sniff assisted by Richard Owrey in charge. Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Owrey sang. Pallbearers were Arthur Kline Robert Price Martin Gearing Stanley Donley William Andrews and Arthur Lang. Interment Mt Nebo Cemetery.

George Parsons Canton, O Robert McLure Robert C. McLure Harbor Street W. W. Sniff Richard Owrey Jenkins Owrey Arthur Kline Robert Price Martin Gearing Stanley Donley Walliam Andrews Arthur Lang Mt. Nebo

Coolidge May Spend Summer at Old Home in Vermont

President Coolidge plans a brief summer return to his youth surroundings in the Green Mountains with Mrs Coolidge. They expect to visit the area for a few days and attend to grave duties for Calvin Jr. In 1925 and 1926 he stayed until mid September, but this year the White House roof may be ready by early September, with October possibly open for a special session in Washington.

Tio White House South Dakota Coolidge

August events wrap up long state tour for Sioux rites

The text notes participation in the days of T6 celebration at Deadwood on August 4 and witnessing Sioux Indian ceremonials at Pine Ridge. These activities are expected to end his statewide excursions and enable saving funds for the cast at any time thereafter.

Deadwood Pine Ridge

Jefferson Street Man Reports Car Stolen

Jefferson Street resident C. & Davidson of 1219 South Jefferson street reported to police Tuesday night that his 1863 model Chevrolet touring car, Pennsylvania license No. 36-394, had been stolen from in front of his home. It had not been reported as recovered by early afternoon.

C. & Davidson South Jefferson Street Pennsylvania

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