Self confessed killer gives up after plea for marriage
Philadelphia 17 year old Helen Schultz confessed to shooting Edward Lister Jr. six times in his car on Allegheny avenue after he refused to marry her for the baby's sake. Lister, 32, died and Schultz faces murder charges before Magistrate Costello. She turned herself in at the police station following the killing.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Edward Lister, Jr
Helen Schultz
Costello
Lister
Allegheny Avenue
Miss Schultz
Emma
Edward
Schultz
Croton Scouts To Convene Tonight
Croton Boy Scouts Troop No. 5 will hold its weekly meeting tonight at the Croton school headquarters. Scoutmaster Ralph Davis urges full attendance.
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Croton
Boy Scouts Troop No
Croton School
Ralph Davis
State Cops Watch Atlantic Ave Route After Fatal Crash
Corporal Beatty of the New Castle branch of the Pennsylvania Highway Police says the Atlantic Avenue route to Mahoningtown is under careful watch after a fatal accident involving Walter Krupa. Police report motorists have been seen driving recklessly through Oakland and will receive increased patrols on Lawrence County roads. Beatty urges pedestrians to walk toward traffic to see approaching vehicles for safety.
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Corporal Beatty
New Castle
Pennsylvania Highway Police
Atlantic Avenue
Mahoningtown
Walter Krupa
Beatty
Oakland
Highway Police
Lawrence County
New Castle Banking Chapter Hosts Halloween Party
The New Castle Chapter of the American Institute of Banking prepares a large Halloween party at Liberty Grange Hall with decorations and an extensive program. Prizes include a fountain pen, candy, a vanity case, and an ever sharp pencil, awarded for best and funniest costumes. Transportation is provided. admission is free for members and friends. Committee: Norman E. Clark, J. C. Miner, Fannie Love, A. H. Goldman, John J. Maher.
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New Castle
American Institute of Banking
Liberty Grange Hall
Norman E. Clark
J. C. Miner
Fannie Love
A. H. Goldman
John J. Maher
Midget Hallowe'en Party at YMC A Postponed to Saturday
The Midget Hallowe'en party at the Y M C A is moved from Friday to Saturday evening at six due to Halloween activities in the city Friday. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and all midget class members are urged to attend.
Paisley Fragrant Cream Promises Softer Hands
An advertisement claims Paisley’s Fragrant Cream can restore natural moisture to skin, making hands smoother and whiter. It suggests applying a teaspoonful after washing to notice a difference.
State Records Broken By Potato Crop Of Slippery Rock Man
The Dennistons on Willowgrove farm near Slippery Rock claim the largest August potato yield in Pennsylvania. On one acre they produced 441 bushels 18 pounds and sold at wholesale for $710.69 Loyd Denniston a Penn State plant pathology student led the effort and studied potato diseases.
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Slippery Rock
Pennsylvania
Thomas Denniston
Loyd
Willowgrove
Dennistons
Penn State College
Loyd Denniston
Spraying at Willowgrove Farm Boosts Potato Yield
On Willowgrove farm the Dennistons sprayed the fields and planted five acres in potatoes with Michigan disease free seed. The five acres yielded over 1,500 bushels, averaging just over 300 bushels per acre. Special attention focused on the top producing acre.
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Willowgrove
Dennistons
Michigan
Safety First urged for drivers amid snow and darkness
Motorists and pedestrians are urged to practice safety first as slushy snow and falling leaves reduce visibility. Drivers use second gear on grades and some fit chains to wheels while streetcar motormen face tough conditions during the harsh weather.
Premature Halloweeners Suspected in Local Theft
C. 8. McCaskey on 441 County Line street reported to police Tuesday night that a garbage can, clothesline, milk and other items were stolen from his home. Authorities categorize the incident as the work of some early Halloween vandals.
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McCaskey
County Line Street
Apple Crop To Fall Below 1924 Mark Locally
Lawrence County farmers report a smaller apple crop than last year with late frosts and freezes last spring cited as the main cause. Farm Agent H. R. McCulloch cannot yet give exact figures. Much of the harvest will be stored for late winter use in local ice houses with cooperation from the Lawrence County Fruit Growers Association and the Farm Bureau.
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Lawrence County
H. R. McCulloch
McCulloch
Lawrence County Fruit Growers’ Association
The
Farm Bureau
Forty Kids Attend Library Story Hour at Y M C A Reading Room
Eighty four boys and girls joined the New Castle Free Public Library weekly story hour in the Y M C A reading room on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Mary Leckie, children's librarian, led and told several engaging stories to the youngsters.
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New Castle Free Public Library
Mary Leckie
Ohio Cars Come Together Here
Two vehicle collision on south Mill Street near the Cudahy Packing plant involved R. E. Patterson of 18 Washington avenue Warren Ohio and Curley Burns who was performing at a local theatre. Both cars suffered damage. A Highland avenue street car door was broken when a New Castle Auto Express truck struck it but no injuries were reported.
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R. E. Patterson
Washington Avenue
Warren, O
Curley Burns
South Mill Street
Cudahy Packing Company
Highland Avenue Street
New Castle Auto Express
Quote Exchange on Algebra Bonding Night Time Confusion
A brief dialogue reflects a speaker recalling algebra work done at night and the misdirection felt in finding the place. The exchange highlights confusion, persistence, and a humorous frustration with study navigation.
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