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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1936
Page
5
Townsend Club No 6 will gather Tuesday evening at 8 in the Power Prayer room at the corner of Haus and Croton avenues for a regular meeting.
Frank McClure of New Wilmington, a protege of Findley Wilson, gains notice for completing a solo flight. The achievement highlights McClure’s training and mentorship under Wilson’s guidance.
Mr. McClure achieved a solo flight at New Castle Airport last week piloting a Taylor Cub after a few hours of dual instruction following standard training.
Members of the Townsend Club No. 1 will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in Clendenin Hall for a club gathering and discussion.
A trooper identified as Taken II underwent surgery last week after an incident. Details on the condition and outcome were not disclosed. Authorities requested privacy as the investigation continues.
Special by William K. Cochran Henry W. Davidson of Bessemer, Troop F 13th Cavalry, is recovering after an emergency appendectomy in Harrisburg hospital during summer maneuvers at Camp Weigel Indiantown Gap Pa. Other soldiers face routine sick calls, minor injuries and camp life details including a kangaroo court, mounted parade, and officers dinner. Weather remains warm with generally good camping conditions and good facilities nearby.
A fatal crash at Leavittsby three miles west of Warren Ohio claimed two lives within 30 hours. Carl Spinks, 21, a Warren steel worker, died when his roadster failed to negotiate a curve. William Griffith, 20, was seriously injured. Ira Thomas Shrod, 25, of Niles, died Saturday when his auto skidded and hit a pole at the same curve. three other occupants were hurt.
William King 13, of Butler R D 1, struck his head on concrete after falling from a bicycle near Barney's Place on Slippery Rock road. He was taken to Butler County Memorial hospital for treatment.
Frank Gerould of Highland Avenue left Jameson Memorial hospital after his car overturned on Wilmington Avenue last Sunday afternoon. He had been hospitalized with injuries but recovered enough to be discharged.
The United Lutheran Synod committee warns of rising crime gambling murder and desecration of the Lord's day urging moral action while noting divorce increases. It contrasts Lutherans views with alleged exaggerations amid social decay and cites Moslem dietary tensions from hot climates and a hog carcass found in a Bengal mosque.
William Lemke of North Dakota officially launched his Union party bid for president in Burlington Iowa addressing 5000 people. He attacked Henry Wallace and Roosevelt, urged debates with Landon, and outlined three planks currency agriculture and security while predicting Iowa’s November victory.
Victor Hudson, 17 year old resident of 1041 West Washington Street, is reported missing after leaving home on Thursday. Police report a window broken at Jenkins Market near Smithfield and West Washington. Five people bitten by dogs this summer, latest being Steve Martin, 13, of 34 North Beaver Street. dog owner identified as Bob Leasure near St. Mary's School.
A joint memorial service of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs is held at the Beaver hall with lodges from surrounding Beaver Valley joining. C. W. Fenton of New Castle, past grand master of Pennsylvania, will deliver the principal address.
City notes a "No left turn" at Mill and Washington cuts traffic confusion at the city’s heaviest intersection. City engineer Glenn Throop, recovering from surgery, visits downtown. Phil Howard, ex garbage collector, and officials Alexander and Nugent return from a Sewage Operators convention. Police praise Friday boxing show at Taggart stadium with similar crowd and receipts, profits supporting the pension fund.
Sabbath School executives plan Thursday meeting as the 74th Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association convention approaches in October in the Cathedral. Lawrence County Sabbath School Association will hold continued monthly sessions through the summer with key matters on agenda.
The executive committee gathered at the First Baptist Church corner of East and North streets on Thursday evening at 7 30 meeting time.
Mrs. Cora A. Hexamer of Neshan nock avenue suffered a fractured left arm after a fall during the Tin Mill Day festivities at Cascade Park on Saturday afternoon. She was taken to a local physician for treatment.
Harrisburg shows dog licenses for January to May nearly match last year’s peak, while firearm licenses issued Sept 1 1935 to June 1 1936 total 13 262 with 902 in May and 675 provisional registrations. Rambler's Rest trip planned by Lawrence Savings & Trust staff families on Thursday afternoon July 2.
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