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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1926
Page
5
Warren Ohio police officers and firefighters have endured ten weeks of unpaid wages. A New York firm recently purchased notes valued at about 0,000, signaling financial strain for the city. Authorities foresee worsening conditions next year as public works face budget gaps and potential illumination funding debates.
Washington reports the 1924 era Congress nears adjournment with deep Republican splits. Senate votes reveal only 23 GOP supporters for a key farm relief measure opposed by Coolidge, signaling a widening rift between pro and anti Coolidge wings ahead of the election.
G. G. Forquer announces the annual summer gathering of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Tennis Association the week of August 9. About 125 players from ten counties will compete in singles and doubles events for men women and mixed doubles on college courts and at the Country Club with handsome trophy cups planned.
Mercer County court disposes of eight pleas on Monday and schedules more for June sessions. Andy Todut of Sharon found guilty on liquor possession, not guilty but pays costs on resisting an officer. Mary Rastkovitch of Parrett convicted on liquor charge, fined 200 dollars, eight months jail, costs. Mrs. John Kushan of Sharon convicted on liquor charge. Mary Marcua of Sharon liquor charge linked to Norman Greenwich testimony. Greenwich testified alcohol found was his. Mary Marcua discharged.
In Bradley Beach New York Recorder Joseph R Megill dismissed four complaints against girls accused of wearing abbreviated one piece bathing suits citing modern trends and lack of popular demand for censorship. The decision deemed enforcement practically impossible under the censorship regulations.
Benjamin Irvine aged 68 died after being kicked by a horse and brought to General hospital on Friday. He had no local relatives, and efforts are underway to locate friends believed to live near Ebensburg. A New York bank honored a $1,000 check that had been wireless photographed from London.
The article portrays Jack Munros, a noted swimming authority from New Castile. He offers to respond to inquiries on swimming topics including diving, canoeing, floating, life saving, and records, and mentions his focus on feats and movements in the sport.
Advice favors gradual sun exposure starting at 10 minutes each session and increasing daily, with vinegar rubs and carbolated vaseline for burns. For ear water, use cotton plugs or Dr Prank's ear stopper to keep water out and allow swimming.
The Star of Wales Lodge No. 60 will elect officers for the coming year at its meeting Saturday evening July 3. True yordon of America will attend along with committee reports. The lodge will be represented at the Chicago annual convention by Daniel Richards with Griffith Thoman as Grand Lodge secretary. Benjamin Powell and William A. John a attended the Gor sedd meeting in Youngstown where Dr. John H Bonasetter Reese was named Arch-Druid.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad employees their families and friends plan a cooperative meeting at the Carnegie auditorium on Tuesday July 6 at 7 p m eastern standard time A special train will run from Youngstown stopping at intermediate points and returning after the meeting The Akron division cooperative association formed in March 1925 has held monthly meetings at various division points and this will be the third in New Castle The meetings bolster employee camaraderie and improve service to the public
The Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees in Pittsburgh voted a 22 month current fiscal year budget beginning July 1 1926 totaling 1 663 058. Allocations include Fine Arts 105000 Museum 105000 Building maintenance 150000 Library training school 16009 Pension fund 1000 Administration 17000 Contingent fund 10000 Carnegie Institute for Technology 1260058. Funds come entirely from Andrew Carnegie endowments, not city contributions.
Louis F. Diamond of Cleveland says no charges were filed after state police questioned him about an auto accident. Diamond, residing at 349 Neshannock Avenue, states the report of his arrest for reckless driving is incorrect.
Textile sale notes numerous fabrics by the yard including dress ginghams at 25 cents, wide ginghams in checks and plaids, cheap linen crash, table cloth fabric, Turkish towels, and printed silk and cotton crepes. Prices shown include 36 inch prints and 50 cent linen items.
The First United Presbyterian church Bible school and congregation plan a picnic Thursday afternoon and evening July 15 at Lakewood Eastbrook. A strong program is arranged by the committee led by George Smith Mee Grath and W J Brown. Lakewood provides ample tables under trees with awnings for children’s entertainment. Several city Bible schools plan to attend the annual event.
Harrisburg reports that petition applications for two small Philadelphia area bus charters controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad and West Penn Transit Interests were approved at an executive Public Service Commission session. State Department and Governor Pinchot approval are anticipated as the commission proceeds.
New York June 8. Gertrude Fosnaugh a former chorus girl and her husband Barnard Fosnaugh and a millionaire are arrested at Grand Central Station in a blackmail scheme. Six letters to Frederick Hazard demanded 6000 dollars and threatened exposure. Detectives nabbed them as Hazard's agent handed over 5000 dollars in cash.
The Federal Reserve Board reports that retail trade for the first five months of 1936 surpassed all prior records for this period. Gains occurred across most districts including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, with Minneapolis the only exception. Leather goods, millinery, wearables, and ready to wear saw the largest increases while road materials, instruments, and radio equipment also rose.
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