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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
2
In Union township near Round street, a property owner armed with a muzzle loading shotgun from 1621 threatened road workers. Police, led by Detective John Young, arrived to disperse the irate man who admitted bluffing and objected to grading that loosened dirt onto his land.
A shooting on the grounds of Clarion State Teachers College left David Rupert dead from bullet wounds and Doris English Rupert seriously wounded but recovering. Witnesses reported the incident occurred after the estranged couple encountered in front of Science Hall during summer school hours.
New York June 29 Supreme Court Justice George V. Mullan denied the application of C H Goddard a Dodge Brothers preference stockholder for a permanent injunction to restrain the merger of the Dodge Brothers and Chrysler corporations. The court held Dodge Brothers must furnish a bond to guarantee any amount that might be awarded to dissenting stockholders.
A terse radio log at 5 43 am reported theft and boarding of the Olympic by fliers from a pilot boat. Capt Marshall signed the message stating all were well as plans to depart Curtiss Meld in an Arephibian craft aimed to overtake the liner near Nantucket, shaving hours off a race reckoning.
The program lists Wal lace Beery and Raymond Hamilton in The Girl in the Limousine at Robertson-Smith Players cap and The Czarina's Secret with Judy Sypher's orchestra at Capitol Theaters Also Nixon presenting Walking Beck with Sue Carol and Snookums in Newlyweds' Success plus Fox News At Dome Bert Lytell and Lois Wilson in Alias The Lone Wolf and When East Went West and Dangerous Adventures and Fables Regent Chaney in Laugh Clown Laugh with vaudeville and Boy Scouts Benefit Scottish Rite Auditorium Minstrel show added features
A PA Newc Observes feature recalls the firemen's ball at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. An old-timer notes social habits have shifted from cab rides and timed arrivals to couples arriving by car and staying as long as desired, reflecting evolving leisure norms. Lawrence County consistently contributes its full camp quota since opening.
George Nickum city electrician complains the engineering department rushed curb light pole removals then delayed finishing at several sites in the city including the Grant and Highlend avenue corner the Paisley Grag store corner and Diamond alley near the Christian church. The Home Mission Aid Society No 527 Vine avenue Sharon Pa reports a leadership change with Ady Anderson president and Lucille Henderson secretary.
Tickets for the Radies Auxiliary benefit dated July 2 at the cathedral to equip the new hospital with needed linens are sold at Leve and Megown’s Drug Store, McKinley and Frantz Ding Store, New Castle News Company, Leavy’s Studio, Ryse’s Drug Store Seventh Ward Shaiver and Snyder’s Drug Store East Long Avenue, Mather Brothers Jewelry Store.
Pulaski residents react with excitement as six trucks and a carload of iron arrive at the old fair grounds. A discussion over geodesy raises humor as locals guess the purpose of the Geodetic Service. The fair grounds reportedly leased for the project, but details remain quiet until the trucks' arrival.
The Rev Copeland urged the seven graduates to live a life of sacrifice and service, saying they join a group dedicated to aiding the ill and suffering. He praised queenly womanhood when it serves others and reminded them Jesus ministered to need. Sam Lewis sang two solos after the addresses, followed by Dr. Burchfield speaking about hospital staff.
The Shenango Valley hospital training school for nurses celebrates its 21st graduating class, the largest in years, with 127 graduates since 1898. Dr. W C Burchfield outlines seven qualities for good nurses as Rev Copeland and Mr Lockhart praise service and dedication. Diploma presents, medals pinned, reception follows as Emery Orchestra provides music.
A large slate of regional favorites is favored for second place, but Robinson leads due to his dry stance friendly to farmers. Supporters say his nomination would unite eastern southern and midwest leaders, with Britton backing him in the nomination. The Smith group cites his Protestant farmer ally status and Wilson era ties as unifying factors. Dr. Walter Slack of Baltimore visits with his brother John L. Slack at The Castleton.
Funeral services for Mrs Fred Hammond of East Washington street were held Thursday afternoon at 1 30 from Kelleys chapel with Rev B Cope land officiating assisted by the Ladies Orange lodge. Interment in New Port cemetery. Findley Kendall of near East Brook dies in Shenango Valley hospital after extended illness aged 49. Survived by widow Ethel Wilson Kendall and many children. Funeral Saturday 30 June at 2 p m from his late home. Interment Graceland cemetery.
The article covers a Mt. Jackson reunion event honoring Civil War veterans from Lawrence County. Speakers include Captain Frank W. Bill and John G. Nothdurst, with remarks on heritage and memory preservation. Four chairs were donated for Battery B survivors, and the program included music and tributes from veterans and guests.
The note mixes trivia and quotes: a 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake mention, a zodiac sign blurb, a Prout moral quip, and a snippet about Mia Ruth Hanna McCormick tied to the Republican convention in Kansas City. It lists the Tay Bridge and composers Beethoven Brahms Bach and cites Luke vi 24.
London reports five ships including two warships search for missing Nobile expedition and Amundsen relief party members. Three more vessels Veslekari Hobby Luxembourg expected soon. Italian General Umberto Nobile authorized to accompany seaplane search as weather improves. Continued hunt faces growing fears of fatalities.
Mrs Festa Healy of Galatin owns an educated chicken that laid three eggs stamped with W F C. Local guesses tied the letters to a Coolidge renomination, but Healy later said the tellers’ marks likely carry no definite meaning.
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