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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

8

Vermont maps long bridle path network for scenic riding

International News Services reports Vermont developing a 750 mile network of bridle paths in the Green Mountains to let riders travel without cars. The longest stretch runs Benn ington to Burlington about 5 miles, with connections to New Hampshire Massachusetts and New York. A woman flyer reportedly looped the St Paul airport 678 times in a record setting feat.

International Rutland Green Mountains Bennington Burlington Vermont St. Paul

Pennsy to Retire Thirty-Two Veterans in Rail Line Cutback

The Pennsylvania Railroad will retire thirty-two long serving employees in the central region including Charles S. Shoemaker Pittsburgh general baggage agent with 52 years of service and George W Williams of Carnegie who has over fifty years. Others listed include Harry W Zell Brockway R M Glass Ol City Mishael Claar South Fork Joan F Burke Greensburg Phillie F Duffy Pittsburgh Alonzo J Moore Wellsville John A Peterson Kane J Skinner Washington Court House W N Harrah Wellsburg Charles W Taylor Martins Ferry James W Jones Belle Vue Michael J Henegan Akron Edward F Irwin Alliance Frank Kunsman Portage George R Barnhart East Aurora Samuel J Schroeder Bellwood John J O Connor New Castle Morris Cooper Pitcairn Mark King Pittsburgh among names and locations.

International News Service Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Central Region Altoona Works Middle Division Charles S. Shoemaker George W. Williams Carnegie Harry W. Zell Brockway R. M. Glass Ol City Mishael Claar Leverman South Fork Joan F. Burke Greensourg Phillie F. Duffy Alonzo J. Moore Wellsville John A. Peterson Kane J. Skinner Washington Court House Ohio W. N. Harrah Wellsburg Charles W. Taylor Martins Perry James W. Jones Carpenter Bellevue Michael J. Henegan Akron Edward F. Irwin Alliance Frank Kunsman Portage George R. Barnhart East Aurora Samuel J. Schroeder Gang Foreman Bellwood John J. O'Connor Targetman New Castle Morris Cooper Pitcairn Mark King Watchman

Total Solar Eclipse to Be Seen August Thirty First

The United States Naval Observatory announced a total solar eclipse on August 31, 1932, visible in New England and the Atlantic coast region from Salem, Massachusetts to Cape Po rpose, Maine, with partial views nationwide. The path of totality runs northwest through Vermont and New Hampshire.

Washington New England United States Naval Pobservatory Canada Atlantic Salem Mass Cape Porpoise Vermont New Hampshire

Penalty Schedule for City and School Taxes Noted

Effective July 1 one percent penalty is charged on city taxes as stated by City Treasurer Louis McClung. If school tax is paid before August 1 one percent discount is allowed. School tax can be paid at par during August and September but a five percent penalty applies from October onward.

Louis McClung

Walker Named Top 10 Developments of 50 Years

New York mayor James J Walker lists ten major advances from the past half century. He cites the automobile, telegraph and telephone improvements, radio, airplane, sound film, 1918 armistice, health education, prohibition, woman suffrage, and the skyscraper as pivotal.

New York James J. Walker Iris

Starr Faithfull Letters Written By Woman Says Expert

Handwriting expert Osborn reports all three letters written in Starr Faithfull’s name to ship surgeon Dr G Jameson Carr appear to be by the same hand as a May letter to her stepfather. Nassau DA Edwards remains unconvinced she died by her own hand and notes other leads await, including a Grand Central Terminal beauty parlor sighting. Autopsy report and Franconia liner letters are released.

New York Starr Faithfull G. Jameson Carr Albert D. Osborn Stanley Faithfull Osborn Teephone Edwards Nassau County Long Bereh Grand Central Terminal Schultz Franconia Starr

Star Lore A Famous Star In The Dragon

A short note by Arthur Dee, Carpenter, describing Thuban as a famed star in Draco once serving as earths north star before Polaris. It notes Thubans fourth magnitude, position near the Dragon tail, and a claim about a pyramid telescope aligned to Thuban during Cheops era.

Arthur Dee Carpenter Draco Thuben Cheops Thuban Great Pyramid Thu' Ban

Neeroes Held in Saving Charge

Pittsburgh report details a fatal car incident after insults were directed at a Negro girl and three youths, including a youth who allegedly cut J W McTee with a razor as he tried to flee. The coroner's account notes the youths were arrested following the death and describes the confrontation inside the parked automobile.

International News Service Pittsburgh J. W. McTee McTee Ray Sellars

Etna Man Critically Injured In Gas Explosion

Pittsburgh June 30 James Keenan 36 was critically injured when a gas explosion wrecked his Etna home kitchen and hurled him into the yard as he attempted to light a stove for breakfast. Police said escaping gas from a leaking hose filled the room and his wife found him unconscious as firefighters extinguished the blaze.

International News Service Pittsburgh James Heenan Vnn Keean Etna Keenan Etna Fire Denoument

Funeral Directors Convention At Conneaut Lake Park

More than 6000 funeral directors gathered for the 24th annual convention at Conneaut Lake Park. Speakers included John Bayer of Warren and Victor Hyle of Ey, with T C Hammies of Philadelphia and Karl J. Gilligan of New York among others.

International News Service Conneaut Lake Park John Bayer Warren Ford Mew Castle Victor P. Hyle Ray EK Slocum E S City T. C. Hammies Philadelphia Charles H. Wattkins Chicago Karl J. Gilligan New York National Funeral Directors’ Association Pennsylvania Nation

Neighbor Squabble Heard By Alderman

In Ci of Alderman Cooper a scuffle near a fifth ward fire station led to charges of aggravated assault and battery. Neighbors Mr and Mrs John Radish accused George Raffle of attacking them during a June 15 dispute. Raffle pleaded not guilty, posted $500 bail, and awaits the September 7 county court term.

Scissa Street Cooper Fifth Ward George Raffle Scioto Engineerley John Radish

How to Make a Ne Look Round Ne

A brief note explains methods to reshape a Ne into a rounded appearance. It covers simple steps, adjusting form and texture, and mentions common tools used by crafters to achieve a smooth, even curve on the surface.

Forecast of a good bass season across Pennsylvania waters

Harrisburg June 30. Commissioner of Fisheries O A Deibler predicted an excellent bass season open through November 30. Despite reports of dried streams some waters remained good bass streams with sufficient flow. Major rivers like the North Branch and Cumberland County lakes are highlighted as strong options for anglers.

Harrisburg Commer of Fisheries O. A Deibler Ma Bcat Jons Poastef

Distant Shares Lure Local Folk

Distant shares lure local residents with unclear promises as the note mentions a location at 1020 South Ca oa Ja and Paloma for Poland Jan Bodnar 3, suggesting a dubious transaction or outreach. The fragmentary text hints at a targeted approach to individuals named Andy and Mv aldo stree, but details are incomplete.

Andy Mvaldo Stree Oa Ja Paloma Poland Jan Bodnar

Building Permits Tangible Details on Fence Project

A local building permit entry lists a request for a fence installation at 303 East D street. The brief item notes permit tangi and basic location, with no additional details on zoning or contractor names.

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