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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1935
Page
8
Arthur Brisbane comments on imperial pride and boxing match symbolism in a column contrasting historical figures with modern power. He notes perspectives on leadership and spectacle, referencing Julius Caesar and Joe Louis in a provocative editorial tone.
An Editorial fragment mixes Leonard Scarnici's death row reprieve and impending execution with reflections on sunshine, stars, and the human search for meaning. It then shifts to critiques of welfare and work, dream cognition in the blind, and dramatic scenes around Joe Louis, Caesar, and Cetewayo, ending with Ethiopia's status under Mussolini.
A 1935 King Features Syndicate column questions the League of Nations’ effectiveness as Mussolini presses into Abyssinia. It argues England and France may tolerate aggression while Japan acts freely in China, and suggests Italy’s actions could reshape global civility and work prospects for Ethiopians.
H A Donaldson seeks the Lawrence county treasurer post outlining birthplace Arm strong county Pennsylvania and twenty years in Lawrence county with National Tube Company. He served in World War I with the 332nd Infantry and is a Republican promising honest, economic, business like administration.
New Castle youths attending camp at Fort George G. Meade in the C. M. T. C. today and tomorrow may win one of twenty six scholarships offered this year. Scholarships are in colleges across the eastern United States including Westminster Geneva Washington Jefferson Waynesburg and Carnegie Tech. Winners must show leadership and soldierly qualities along with residence restrictions.
Grove City enforces a 40 year old borough ordinance requiring a permit to use fireworks on July 4. Permits are free but issued July 3. Burgess VanEman faced a rush of inquiries as 25 youngsters awaited the official. Fireworks use forbidden until the Fourth morning. Sale prohibition ordinance was tabled by council.
J P Francis of McKees Rocks was held responsible by a coroner's jury for the death of George F Rice a 61 year old Harmony man who was crushed while riding a roller drawn by a tractor on the Perry highway June 20 The accident occurred when Francis vehicle clipped the roller forcing Rice from the roller to the roadway and then the roller rolled over him in Butler Pennsylvania
Police report four arrests in 24 hours ending June 28 for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Health officer Dr William L Steen says Cascade Park lake pollution stems from Blair Strip Steel mill acid waste and National Radiator sand, entering Big Run and killing fish. Parks director Alexander says city owns the park and plans improvements with RWD labor once operations resume.
Camp East Brookers staged a festival of the nations titled Through the Portals. The program featured a large cast including Uncle Sam Roberta Elder Tom Branton Dotty Wallace Nancy Branton and many others portraying diverse nationalities and roles with local youths and leaders in attendance.
Mahoning Rod and Gun Club forms to stage a trip to Volant with Joseph Ross Mike Orlando Peter Rotunno Peter Cardella Joseph Frigione William Domenick Louis Tommelleio Pelio Gennock and Albert Russo seeking game bass. They return Wednesday with a prize for the largest bass. A second party will fish Conneaut Lake for muskies salmon and bass including John Russo Peter Russo Jas Dottle and Frank Russo.
Edenburg authorities, aided by state police, search for 47 year old Mrs Ida Myers who disappeared from her home on June 22 around 4 p m. Her husband Homer Myers reports she left without explanation and fears for her safety. She is five feet four inches, 165 pounds, with dark hair and light complexion, wearing a brown hat coat and dress.
William Rader aged 45, chief of police of Conway Pennsylvania, collapsed at his home and died. He sustained a head injury during a prior arrest of John Krancevich in Pennsylvania railroad yards three weeks earlier while continuing to work.
Real estate transfers show Mary Blair to Thomas H. Patterson Ellwood City for $1 and George T. Weingartner to Samuel A. Mooney Shenango for $1. Ben Balter to Simon S. Skole Ellwood City for $1 and reverse transfer Simon S. Skole to Ben Balter Ellwood City for $1. Sarah Frazier to Rose M. Jackson fourth ward for $1 and John A. Lepisto to Jack Korpeta fourth ward for $150.
Mrs William Kornan was discharged and her husband was held for Alderman Mantz after both were arrested on a disorderly conduct charge in East Washington street yesterday.
In Cleveland six weeks of labor strife begin to ease as AFL Local 7 members at National Carbon accept a peace proposal from conciliation commissioner A L Faulkner. Mesa and federal unions plan to return to work Monday, ending a serious stand off between AFL factions. Baker industry disruption grows as two major plants remain closed and eighteen others follow suit.
Mrs. C. N. Cherry hosted Central Union of the WCTU at home on Ryan Avenue with six guests. E. C. Beahm presided, naming a nominating committee. She highlighted the flower mission day at the Lawrence County Home on June 14 and noted the convention apron display and upcoming county events including the July 27 picnic.
Mrs May Patterson was reported seriously ill in Jameson Memorial hospital. Devotions were led by Mrs C R Bartley. Dorothy Price, Lenys Blews, Doris and Greta McGaffie performed readings and duets with Dorothy Price at the piano. The afternoon program contributed much to the event.
The annual flower distribution by the West Side W C T U was completed Thursday at Mrs A J Hunter's Boston avenue home. Bouquets were prepared for 55 residents of the Margaret L Henry children's home and others for the sick or shut ins. Mrs Hunter delivered the bouquets and Mrs Joseph Jenkins oversaw distribution.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the tax anticipation act ensuring state funds for the poor blind and aged. Governor George H. Earle praised the decision saying colleges and hospitals will receive their appropriations and the government’s vital functions are preserved. The court deemed both acts constitutional.
The Highland W C T U will meet Monday evening at 140 Boyles Avenue the home of Mrs S S Sampson. The gathering aims to discuss union activities and plan community outreach.
Women's Missionary meeting set for Monday at 10 o'clock in St. Pauls Baptist church.
Seconds of Jean Borotra and Didier Poulain have amicably settled their quarrel and their threatened duel has been called off, Reuters reported from Paris. Borotra, competing at Wimbledon, told reporters in London.
On Wednesday evening July 3 a special preaching service will be held at Second Baptist Church. Rev. E Walker and Deacon Noah Coles will lead devotionals, Rev. C Jackson will deliver the sermon, and music will be provided by the Junior Choir and chorister Mrs. K B Engs.
Union Baptist church will open Sunday school at 9 o clock. A Children's Day program runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Bethel A M E church collected many donations at a kitchen and dining room shower last Wednesday evening. The shower will continue for a few weeks with daily doors open for gifts from friends of the church.
The Sunshine Kensington will meet Monday evening at 8 30 with Mrs Adrian Jackson on West Washington street to discuss club matters and upcoming events.
A moral admonition warns that deception remains vile even when claimed to serve a noble aim, criticizing falsehoods used to justify noble ends and emphasizing honesty as a guiding standard.
A brief quote shows a fighter deferring decisions to his seconds in Paris, indicating the moment hinges on those aides rather than the central figure. The scene hints at strategic framing and backstage influence shaping the result.
New Castle Quota Club at the Elks clubhouse will hear C. B. Reno from the Pittsburgh B and O office speak on "Let's Take A trip." The timely talk comes as vacations approach and is expected to offer many interesting ideas.
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