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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1938

Page

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Search In Hoods For Missing Girl Extended Today

Bradford Pa May 12 an army of 10000 men and state police scoured the woods for four year old Marion since she vanished while picking. The operation divided the area into 250 foot sections with a 25 man detail at Morrison Marshburg road. Leaders warned the force to work thoroughly or go hungry. This was the final search day and plans called for a 10 mile hike through heavy brush for fit men. Continued on page two.

McKean County John Henry Quirt Bradford City Bradford Old Marion Zeta Keck Morrison-Marshburg Road Hugh J. Ryan Marshburg Marjory Heav A. M. Galvad International Service RIQ DE Janeiro Getulio Vargas Bahia Atl Rio de Janeiro Presient Vargas Pape New York Pennsylvania

Names From a New Castle Directory Mix Famous Surnames

A local directory shows numerous instances of famous surname spellings and mixed up given names. The list includes William Howards and Bette Davises among many others, with several John McCarmicks and Charles Rogers, plus odd notes about residents and a garden scene.

New Castle Wilam Hoyds Charles Boyer Charles Chapin Robert Avin— Strongs Tom Brown Willuan Odiliers Bette Davises Chree James Dunns Jon Halter Chure Mc@arilys John McCaramicks Jean Parker Jol Payne Willan Powells Charles Rogers Mytha Lay Donald Wood Raber Youngs George Burns Gracie Alien P. S. and Torres Bob Burns

Daily Weather Report United States Period Ending Five Orlock

The report summarizes the daily weather across the United States ending at five oclock. It notes minimum temperatures and forecasts no precipitation for the date. The period covers regional readings and expected conditions with emphasis on temperature and precipitation absence.

United States Mimnism Tempyr Preemitatia Rover

Recovery Bill Placed For Passage In House

Washington May 12 The omnibus Treasury Bill worth 3 054 423 000 faces swift passage in the House with a solid Democratic majority backing the measure. Rep Woodrum of Virginia predicted about a three to one favorable vote while noting nearly all opposition would come from Republicans. The bill’s rural electrification funds were adjusted after President Roosevelt approved a 60 000 RFC amendment.

Robert Humphreys National News Service Washington House Rep Woodrum Virginia Rural Electrification Administration Roosevelt

Board tackles routine school matters and new member

The school board met at the administration building on East Street to cover routine items. A new member, Preston, was sworn in replacing Walter Duff. Principal Black was named for Lincoln Garfield pid Pollock schools for 1938 29 term with prior experience. Bills, insurance, and retirement fund payments were approved along with street oiling and enumerator appointments.

Tattle Morehan Cmme East Street Robert Presto Walter W. Duff Preston Daniel B. Woolcock Dull CG. Black Lincoln-Garfield Hughes Nanrance George Washington James H. Foster Willian Lyons

Banquet at Union High Well Attended

Union High School hosted the annual Library Club banquet with about 150 mothers and daughters attending. Miss Ruth Reynolds directed the program and introduced Miss Patricia Allen as hostess. Speakers included Judge Travers and Mrs Rose Travers, Irene Calderwood sang, Enna Hathaway read, Helen Sugabiella played piano, and Carnie Jeffry Roberts was the main speaker.

Union High School Library Club Prompuy Ruth Reynolds Rose C. Travers Irene Calderwood Enna Hathaway Helen Sugabiella Robert Mek Carnie Jeffiry Roberts Server Devs Union U-Hi Bays

Tent Caterpillars Enter Local District Invasion

Extension official Harold McCulloch reports tent caterpillars are appearing in large numbers in the eastern county. No state program to combat them exists though WPA projects previously tackled similar riddle. Arsenical spray is best, but cutting and burning webs also suggested. burning may scatter worms back to trees.

Harold FR. McCulloch Lawrence Cownty Agricultural Extension Association

Townsmen Banquet Set for May 25, President Announces

Townsmen members will hold a banquet on May 25 as they prepare to launch a vacation schedule after outdoor programs replace indoor meetings in June July and August. President Lauri G. Laurell announced the plans.

Lauri G. Laurell

Death Record notices from Shenango to Williams streets

Death notices from Shenango Township to North Lima list multiple individuals with ages and locations. Included are Phyllis Pearl McDevitt aged six, Mrs. James H. McDevitt aged 26, Mrs. Jacob F. Gudekunst aged 78, Mrs. Dietro Sophia aged 48, and several others with partial names and towns such as Ellwood City Hillsville and Williams Street near the area.

James H. McDevitt Shenango Township Phyllis Pearl McDevitt Shinerango Township Jacob F. Gudekunst Buter County Dietro Sophia Ellwood City

Twenty Ninth St Vitus Dinner Dance Draws Big Crowd

A huge crowd attended the twenty-ninth annual St Vitus church dinner and dance at New Castle Cathedral. More than 2000 people gathered for the event, with 380 pounds of spaghetti served and live dinner music throughout. The Rev Fr Nicholas DeMita and the committee thank all who helped make the evening a success.

New Castle St. Vitus South Side Nicholas DeMita

Cornerstone To Be Laid May 21 at Slippery Rock College

Slippery Rock Pa May 12 The cornerstone laying for the new Malibu Memorial Library at Slippery Rock Teachers College will occur during Alumni Day Saturday May 21. Alumni registrations begin at 9 a.m. with class reunions and luncheons, a 2 20 p m cornerstone ceremony, and a 5 30 p m banquet followed by dancing. The project covers five new buildings valued at about 1 200 000.

Slippery Rock New Malibu Teachers College B.S Pittsburgh Harrisburg William M. Glark and Company, Inc New Castle State Teachers College Hraperty and Arjuny Colegrove

Weather Records Shatter in Pittsburgh Area

Record breaking cold and heavy frost hit the Pittsburgh area with a 67 year May 12 low of 33 at the airport, 27 at a Brooksville Farms home. The frost likely damaged fruit trees and crops as forecasters warned of continued cold before a warming trend tomorrow.

Conternational Serytesy Pittsburgh W. S. Broinsman Brooksole Farms Weather Bureau Pennsylvania

Cascade Lake Draining Under WPA Supervision

Cascade Lake is being drained by WPA workers under Manager G Coulthard at Cascade Park to clean the lake and allow water to be pumped into the bathing pool. Fish warden Cling White will oversee fish rescue as water flows from the spillway. director J B Alexander notes no fish were caught.

WPA G. Coulthard Cascnade Park Parks J. DB Alexander

Senator Davis Joins Pinchot-Hare Slate in Allegheny County

Senator James J. Davis was formally added to the Pinchot Hare slate in Allegheny County. Horace Thomas Jr, county manager for Pinchot, announced the decision after a meeting with Davis leaders amid the bid for the Republican nomination.

Olnrnational Pittsburgh James J. Davis Pinchot-Hareris Jones Allegheny County Horace Thomas, Jr Allegheny Gifford Pinchot Sor Baverner Davis Eaders

Request City To Pave Four Streets

City council session heard petitions from property owners seeking paving for four streets: DuShane Street and Chestnut Street between East Washington and Ray Street. Saul Jefferson Street near Litho. Phillips Street between South Mill Street and Pol Jock Avenue. petitions referred to committee for action.

DuShane Chestnut Street East Washington Ray Street Saul Jefferson Phillips Sheet Betwen Mill Street Pol- Jock Avenue

Haile Selassie Pleads for Abyssinian Independence

In Geneva on May 12 the worn former emperor Haile Selassie spoke from a spokesman at the League of Nations council. He vowed his followers would continue war against Italian invaders without quarter, as Britain and France urged recognition to guard against wider war. The council granted member nations a free hand to act on recognition.

Geneva Britain Ethiopia League of Nations Council JO O 4 Abyssinia Operight Haile Selassie Alo Taezaz Viscount Halifax Georges Bonnet Council

Rail Wage Cut Notice Is Given By Trade Group

May 12 report from Hong Kong says Japanese forces seized Amoy Island after fierce fighting and Chinese defenders surrendered. Mainland pockets still resist. foreigners at Amoy appeared safe. In China railroads plan to cut wages 15 percent from July 1, sparking alarm among rail workers and officials. Cleveland leaders call the wage move a fatal step for the industry and broader economy.

Hong Kong Per Armoy Amoy Warsiries China

Ford Challenges N L R B in Labor Board Case

Ford Motor Company filed a challenge to the National Labor Relations Board in a case before the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Covington Kentucky. The action questions whether Benjamin Cohen Thomas Corcoran John L Lewis or Homer Martin influenced the boards functions and seeks to overturn an order allowing the board to file actions against the firm on December 22.

New York Ford Mavor Company Today National Labor Relations Board Giilty Emilpaby Benjamin Cohen Thomas Corcoran John L. Lewis Homer Martin United States Circuit Court of Appeals Covington Ford Company 18 NLRB Imater

U S Protest Over Nazi Seizures

The United States lodged a formal protest to Germany over the expropriation of property belonging to Jews. The note cited a violation of Germany’s treaty of friendship with the United States insofar as it impacts American Jews. Berlin was told the action contravenes the treaty and demands reconsideration.

International News Servicer Washington Agansh Germanny Amelia Ambassado Hugh Ro Wilson Berlin Germany United States

Ford City Woman Held In Death Of Her Husband

Ford City Pa May 12 Hoffman 28 is held without bail for the June term in connection with his death. Daereld 24 faced a hearing before Justice Storey and other charges were added. Hoffman’s wife claims her husband fired both shots that killed him and a coroner’s inquest supported the possibility both shots could have been fired by Hoffman.

Tate Ford City Heffman Husband Daereld Justice of the Peace Jurats Hoffman J. N. Boyer Hoffman Aes Young Won Ube Marine

President Roosevelt asks McAdoo to run for re election

San Francisco May 12 President Roosevelt directly urged Senator William Gibbs McAdoo to seek reelection. Campaign letters indicate the White House memo urged reconsideration of earlier plans. The letter, dated Mazelik, was released by campaign headquarters amid intra party tensions and support for other senatorial candidates.

CB Sterna Chinid Naas San Francisco Roosevelt William Gibbs McAdoo McAdoo California White House Mazelik Separty Spp McAllon Senate

Mother and Daughter Die at Railroad Trestle Tragedy

Discovery made Wednesday night at a slippery rock creek site near a 100 foot high rail trestle. A mother named Pearl McDevitt and her six year old daughter were found dead in a creek beneath the trestle after falling or jumping to escape danger. Neighbors and a husband’s inquiry followed as search efforts began when she vanished after leaving home for work on the WPA project.

Slippery Rock Creek R. R Poravil Roth

Heavy frost noted amid uncertain morning weather

Fragmented report notes heavy frost and chilly conditions with temperatures near freezing. The text mentions a morning routine and lingering unsettled weather with possible continued cold spells over several days, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

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