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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1932

Page

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Seven Killed In Middletown Train Crash

Seven people died and about sixteen were injured when a passenger car and a freight train on the Cincinnati and Lake Erie Electric Railway collided head on near Middletown Ohio. Officials believe a signal mix up caused both trains to speed into each other. motorman Joseph Brosey and several Hamilton and Trenton residents were named among the dead and injured.

International News Service Middleton, O Cincinnati & Lake Erie Electric Railway Here Joseph Brosey Hamilton Harry B. Augsburger Trenton Jack Augsburger Russel Wilson George Betz Russell Wilson Anna Louise Raymond Raymond Bowman Dayton Duke Herr Overpeox Harry Shenk Miamisburg Middletown

Old Market Cochran corner building torn down

PA Newc Observes notes a long standing southwest Market and Cochran alley structure has been demolished in recent days. Turtle catching proves elusive but Joseph Hammond lured a large turtle whose eleven pound dressed meat feeds the Hammond family tonight. Hospital aid drives fruit canning donations for Jameson Memorial Hospital with a fall food day. A year ago a 96 degree heat wave and a freak early storm brought wind and rain at 2:30. The Narrows drive progress and city work continue.

Pr Newe Market Cochran Alleys Joseph Hammond East Washington Street Howard Hammond Leasure Avenue

Daily Weather Report Summary

U.S. weather statistics show for the 24 hour period ending at 9 am: high 84, low 65, trace precipitation. River stage at 4 feet. Figures for the same date last year record a high 91, low 67, no precipitation.

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Baer Hopes To Get Back By Christmas

W J Baer from New Castle reports at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that Roosevelt appears to have a majority on the first ballot. He mentions securing tickets for Christopher and Elsie Calvin, and notes a large stadium crowd and an aeronautics exhibition with sixty nine planes aloft. Baer hopes to return home before Christmas.

Baer W. J. Baer New Castleman Chicago Fred Rentz President News New Castle Renta Roosevelt Christopher Elsie Calvin J, Baer

Roosevelt backs repeal plank in Democratic platform

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt endorsed the Democratic convention prohibition repeal plank via campaign manager James A. Farley. He praised the platform as short and readable and said he is for the repeal, noting it mirrors positions in New York and reflects a clear majority.

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Old Game Slated Farm Purchase Frauds In North Beaver

Miss Margaret Evans of Mt Jackson Road, a prominent North Beaver resident, was bilked of a diamond brooch and diamond ring valued at several hundred dollars by two men posing as farm buyers. They showed a fake money roll, placed the items in a box with money as security, then swapped the box. Only pills and envelopes remained. Constables O'Brien and Ellison and Officers Lynch and Reynolds are investigating. suspects described as two men aged about 40 and 45, with brown leather handbags, one in gray suit and straw hat, the other in a block coat.

Margaret Evans Mt. Jackson Road Beaver Township Miss Evans Thomas O'Brien James Ellison Thomas Lynch Frank Reynolds Cnn

Volant College Reunion Draws Record Throng

The nineteenth annual reunion of Volant College graduates and former students drew a record crowd on the campus by the Neshannock Creek. Frank Brenneman of New Castle was named president, Olive Cline Felter re elected secretary, and A M McConaghy was chosen treasurer. Dinner by Volant M E Church ladies in the high school building featured garden flowers and noon service. Participants recalled college days, with photos taken and classes grouped for memory albums.

Volant College Volant Neshannock Creek Frank §. Brenneman New Castle Olive Cline~felter A. M. McConaghy Treasures Volant M. E Hettie Wilkins Johnson

Farley Expresses Confidence on First Ballot

James A. Farley, Roosevelt campaign manager, told an INS reporter early today that he is still working toward the governor winning on the first ballot. He added he may be disappointed but believes it can be done on the first ballot.

International News Service Chicago James A. Farley Franklin D. Roosevelt Marley

Amos and Andy Nomination Dawns at Democratic Convention

Special to The News CHICAGO June 30 Amos and Andy won the nomination at the Democratic national convention in Chicago at ten minutes to two Wednesday afternoon. The Kingfish and Lightnin were pivotal in the show while Crawford, a Mystic Nights of the Sea member, seconded. The resolutions committee faced a tense fight over the platform notably Prohibition lingering unsolved after twelve years.

Chicago Amos and Andy Crawford The Mystic Nights of the Sea Kingfish Lightnin Resolutions Committee

Fire Threatens Heavy Loss At Ellwood City

A fire at Ellwood City began in Joe McCandless barn behind Fourth street and spread to the Circle Lumber Company plant. New Castle fire crews joined local departments to battle the stubborn blaze as heavy lumber stock faced potential destruction. one horse was saved, another believed burned.

New Castle Central Station Ellwood City Joe McCandless Fourth Street Circl Umber Company Shelby Tube Company McCandless Circle Lumber Company

Fourteen Will Be Graduated Friday Night

Jameson Memorial hospital school of nursing holds commencement at First Christian church at eight with Rev G S Bennett delivering the address. The class of fourteen includes Mac Reamer Dorothy Donnell Erma Santum Katherine Uber Alice Patterson Mary Adams Lucy Johns Helen Ralston Dorothy Hoover Vern Allen Blanche Renick Mildred Barris Gertrude Thompson and Helen Swisher. The program features processional invocation, diplomas and pins, and a reception at the nurses home.

G. S. Bennett First Christian Church Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Nurses Misses Mac Reamer Dorothy Donnell Erma Santum Katherine Uber Alice Patterson Mary Adams Lucy Johns Helen Ralston Dorothy Hoover Vern Allen Blanche Renick Mildred Barris Gertrude Thompson Helen Swisher

Kittanning Home Damaged By Fire

A fire of mysterious origin early today destroyed the farm house of local merchant ON Wilson in Kittanning Pennsylvania. Firemen fought the blaze but could not save the structure as flames swept through pine frame walls. The fire stopped before spreading to six outbuildings including two large barns housing thousands of tons of hay and grain. Loss was estimated at $8000.

C International News Service Kittanning Junge 30 Wilson

Several Hundred Perish In Flood

Shanghai reports Yangtze valley floods claiming several hundred lives with thousands more at risk from starvation and cholera.

International News Service Shanghai Yangtze Valley

Doctors Picnic At Taylor Farm In Pulaski June Meeting

Lawrence County Medical Society held a Wednesday picnic at Ever glad Farm hosted by Dr and Mrs Frederick Taylor. About one hundred guests toured the dairy plant and milking process, learned sanitary methods, and enjoyed supper on the Taylor lawn. Special guests included Dr Lenore Gareby and Miss Lens Hertig from Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Fred L Rentz. Dr John Foster led ceremonies. Dr W A Womer gave grace. Continued on page two.

Lawrence County Medical Society Everglad Frederick Taylor Pulaski Taylor Pulaski M. E. Church H. E. Berner

Bandits Hunted After Gun Duel Near Kittanning

Two armed bandits robbed the John Calhoun store in Goheenville near Kittanning of 50 dollars in groceries and exchanged fire with Galhaun and two neighbors who halted them. Police conducted a search for the men into the woods.

International News Service Kittanning John Calhoun Goheenville Here Galhaun

Gangster Reagan Shot Dead in Philadelphia Trap

Eddie Reagan, a notorious underworld figure, was killed today in Philadelphia when he stepped from an elevator at an uptown apartment building. Police believe his impending visit was betrayed by a supposed ally. Reagan had a police-record past and married the widow of a bank robbery suspect.

International News Service Philadelphia Serren Eddie Reagan Qast Reagan John Perry

Pinchot Offers Ainey Chance To Answer Charges

Governor Pinchot invites William D B Ainey to publicly answer allegations he took 150000 dollars from Thomas E Mitten, tied to Mitten Management. Ainey denies the charge calling it blackmail and awaits a decision after July 11. Police crack down on red light runners with fines of three dollars.

Pinchot Ainey International News Service Harrisburg Giffard Pinchot William D. B. Ainey Public Service Commission Thomas E. Mitten Mitten Management Corporation Philadelphia Traction Ines William A. Schnader A. A. Chapman Mitten Chapman Senate Assembly Reii

Day's Program at Democratic National Convention

Daylight Time noon call by Chairman Senator Walsh proceeds at the fourth day session in Chicago. Prayer by George Shaw Look, continuation of debate on minority reports in resolutions committee. balloting on reports. adoption of platforms. nomination of presidential candidates and vice presidential nominees. roll call on vice presidential candidates.

International News Service Stadium Chicago Thomas J. Walsh George Shaw Look Christian Science Teacher Rosal Rolcall

Rodeo Sunday To End Troop's Preparations

Final preparations for the 103rd Cavalry troop's pre-camp activities are underway as stables on Scotland Lane host a Sunday rodeo and guard mount. The event showcases local horsemen and marks the conclusion of their pre-camp program before the unit departs for duty at Mt Greta.

Mt. Grema 103Rd Cavalry Scotland Lane Mt. Greta Uhey

Yale President Angell to Wed Ardmore Bride

Engagement announced in Cramerton North Carolina of Katherine Cramer Woodman of Ardmore Pennsylvania to Dr. James Rowland Angell president of Yale University. Prospective bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Stuart W Cramer made the disclosure.

James Rowland Angell Katherine Cramer Woodman International News Service Cramerton N. C Ardmore Yale University Vs. Stuars Cramer

Death Record: Morris, Kudet, Manning Obituaries Reported

An obituary notice summarizes deaths for Josephine I Morris 85 of 408 Park Avenue and j e Manning 72 of Unity Ohio along with mentions of Henry Foul and Missoulinie M Kudet as associated names in the record.

Josephine I. Morris Park Avenue Henry Foul Pittsburgh Missoulinie M. Kudet Court Street Ij. E. Manning Unity Ohio

Democrats drift into wet platform at convention

Chicago dispatch reports the Democratic National Convention embraced a sweeping anti prohibition plank. The party votes to repeal the 18th Amendment and modify the Volstead Act, ditching any resubmission. Roosevelt remains the frontrunner with estimates around 650 to 690 votes on the first ballot, needing 770 to secure the nomination.

George R. Holmes Chicago Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt James A. Farley Pwathout Gofent

Japanese Oppose Hoover Plan At General Armament Conference

TOKYO June 3 The Japanese government instructed the martial delegation at the General Arms Conference to oppose the Hager proposal for a one third general cut in armaments.

Confernational Tokyo Martal Genera Ars Hagener

Weather Musings on Controlling Rain and Sunshine

In a whimsical musing Arthur Mometer jokes about humans trying to control the weather. He imagines both the consequences of rain during picnics and drought for farming and golf friends, and concludes that if people could alter the climate they would likely be wrong, noting it is eighty seven today.

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