County Fair To Be Largest In Western Penna
The sixth annual New Castle Fair of the New Castle Agricultural Association opens next Wednesday for four days. Nearly 15000 in purses and premiums attract cattle displays, hundreds of horses, and extensive exhibits. The fair plans large buildings, space for four thousand cars and many visitors as preparations continue and offices finalize details.
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Penna
New Castle Agricultural Association
New Castle
Navy reports on missing PN-3 seaplane flight
The Navy Department received reports about the missing PN-3 seaplane after it went down en route between San Francisco and Hawaii. An amateur operator's claim of contact with a field was met with skepticism, and a later boat sighting near Honolulu proved to be a PN-9. The official position placed the seaplane’s fate in doubt with no definitive confirmation.
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Avstin
Amshington
Navy Department
Francisco
Hawaii
Arthur Alman
St. Augustine
Fis
U. S
Goin' Away for a Niagara Falls Sightseeing Trip
Arthur Momete plans a short trip with the best girl to see Niagara Falls and surrounding sights. The narrator describes a warm eighty four degree day and a sightseeing journey not a honeymoon. They aim to return once the Falls and shoreline are explored.
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Niagara Falls
Mother
Coolidge Backing Plan to Build Another Dirigible
Washington reports President Coolidge favors funding for a new rigid airship to replace the Shenandoah. Navy officials expect Congress to approve a multistate budget, with emphasis on heavier than air craft, as retrenchment and aviation needs loom in the 1956-57 plan.
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Cinternational News Service
Washington
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Swampscott
Coolidge
Congress
Navy
Wilbur
Shenandoah
Los Angeles
Rudatt
Bureau of Aeronautics
General Board
Secretary of the Navy
Lakehurst
To Close Y Swim Pool This Evening
Beginning tonight the Y M C A swimming pool will close to members for repairs including tile cleansing walls and ceiling repainting and installation of a new spring board. Shower baths may be used as before.
No News Issue On Labor Day Observance
The New Castle News will not publish on Labor Day as the annual holiday is observed. There will be no issue on Monday and normal publication resumes the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle News
New Jersey police hunt kidnaper linked to Mary Daly case
Local and state police search Montclair for a man believed to abduct six year old Mary Daly. Raymond Pierce, a taxi driver, was killed and his car stolen during the escape. A large force combed woods near the home as investigators pursue the suspected assailant, possibly Philip K. Knapp, amid ongoing inquiries and continued coverage on page two.
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International News Service
Montclair
N. J
Mary Daly
Raymond Pierce
Pierce
Knapp
Local Man Helps Fight European Barn Fire During Tour
Richisdorf Roumania report says Adolf Lang of 221 Fairmont Avenue on a Europe tour joined a bucket brigade in a village fire that destroyed a barn and its winter stores of oats wheat hay straw and corn. The Langs planned travel to Zurich Paris and Cherbourg aboard the Reliance, return home the first week in October.
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Europe
Richisdorf
Roumania
Adolf Lang
Fairmont Avenue
Lang
Zurich
Switzerland
Paris
France
Reliance
Cherbourg
Disappearance of Egyptian Prince Worries Britain
Prince Ahmed Seif-Hd-Din disappeared from a Hastings recreation plot after years in an English asylum. Egypt asks Britain to aid his capture and return, warning of political repercussions if events unfold in Egypt. Britain faces diplomatic embarrassment over the case.
Death Notice for David S. Williams and Congetta Slome
Tr 11 David S Williams of 402 East Lincoln Avenue and 30 year old Congetta Slome of 441 Denver Avenue are recorded as deceased in the local notice. Further details not provided in readable text.
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David S. Williams
Lincoln Avenue
Congetta Slome
Denver Avenue
Plans Complete For Celebration By Labor Monday
Labor Day at Cascada Park Monday under the Building Trades Council promises one of the district’s standout events. A varied program is arranged by committees for union members, families, and friends with attractions including a bathing beauty contest. Invitations extend to Heaver Valley, Youngstown, Sharon, and other union groups, signaling large attendance.
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Cascada Park
Building Trades Council
Heaver Valley
Youngstown
Sharon
Refused Permit For Abandoning Sharon Line
The Public Service Commission refuses the Sharon and New Castle Street Railway Company’s request to abandon its lines in this city and county on the grounds the commission lacks authority. City Solicitor R M White argued the court of common pleas in Lawrence County holds exclusive jurisdiction. The order upholds White and the city’s protest, indicating any future abandonment plans would require local court action to surrender chatter and liquidate debts. The February hearing preceded a different commission makeup.
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Public Service Commission
R. M. White
Sharon and
New Castle
Court of Common Pleas of
Lawrence Co
White
Hubbard
Ohio
Chatter
Entries Continue To Reach News For Month Organ Contest
Entries pour in for the Lawrence county month organ championship, with contestants preparing for the big night at Peau Theatre on Wednesday September 5. Numerous entrants, including Kennedy and Thomas, push the field toward a lively, well attended event.
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Lawrencé County
Peau Theatre
Ten Kennedy
Yvor Thomas
Seven Gierling Children Set School Attendance Record
In Shenango township Lawrence County seven siblings of Mr and Mrs Mar Gierling achieved an exemplary attendance and punctuality record since starting school all missing only ten days for Henry due to measles. Teachers praise their conduct and study, while parents support and encourage their children and educator efforts. Susie Gierling will enter junior high in New Castle when school opens. County officials C F Ball and J C Saling took interest in inspiring all students. Address: New Castle R F D No 7.
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Maron Gierling
Shenango Township
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Henry
Gierling
Martin Gierling
McReej
Susie Gierling
New Castle
C. F. Ball
J. C. Syling
Modern School Ready For District Pupils In Neshannock
Neshannock Township to open a new modern school in Mattiard Lang to serve district students. The brick building will have four rooms now with potential for expansion, a wide hall, basement spaces, and landscaping. Officials note years of need and credit the directors for foresight in a county where aging facilities have persisted. Continued on page two.
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Lawrence County
Neshannock Township
Mattiard Lang
Nashannock Township
Isa
State Department
Neshannadie Township
Woters
Naval Expert In Dirigibles Takes Charge Of Inquest
A high naval chief and one of the country’s foremost dirigible experts was to lead the government inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster. Sap Gaorie Washington Steele, J. 5 ON, senior commanding officer of the naval air station at Lakeherst, N. J., was due to reach the city in the forenoon to take charge. Police reported a body burned beyond recognition found in an East Side car, with unidentified remains and possible foul play under investigation by medical authorities.
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Caldwisle
Shenandoah
Court of Investigation
Sap Gaorie
Washington Steele
Naval Air Station
Lakeherst
N. J
Gapi
Steele
Will Broadcast Local Fair News for New Castle
New Castle radio fans can tune KDKA Monday evening to hear details about next week's fair. The exact time of the fair talk during the regular Monday program isn’t set yet, but it will air sometime during the evening.
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New Castle
New Castle Fair
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Marriage Licenses in Ward C Sheil Youngstown
Bertha V3 Strohoeker values 05 ets non Valley Peter Wiel Wilwood City Anna Spears Wilwood City Gretorin Paul oo ilwoodt Cry Mary Baier Etbwoad City
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Ward C
Steele takes charge of air disaster investigation
Caldwell Ohio September 1 Capt George Washington Steele commander of the naval air station Lakehurst N J arrived to take charge of the inquiry into the Shenandoah air disaster which cost fourteen lives and wrecked the dirigible Thursday morning The Justice Department may be asked to pursue souvenir hunters and other after the incident to protect the investigation and preserve evidence.
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Department of Justice
Jack Cejnar
International News Service
Caldwell
Ohio
Navy Department
Shenandoa
George Washington Steele
Steele
Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
N. J. Steele
Thieves Enter Two North Hill Homes
Two North Hill residences were burglarized between 1 and 4 a.m. Affected items included trousers and small cash sums. no checks were taken at the Connery home. In the Baldwin home the burglar rifled trousers, leaving keys, and vanished as Mrs. Baldwin woke. Police investigated. assistance notes highlight help wanted columns.
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North Hill
FE. J. Connery
Crescent Avenue
Mr. Connery
Mr. Baldwin
Harrington
Baldwin
Logan
Lynch Meade
Toda
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Florida
Safi
Ine Dyut Ee San
Idico
Arthur Momete
Congressional Investigation
New Jersey
Philip’ K. Knapp
Montclair, N. J
Britain
Cascade Park
State. Commission
Elizabeth
Margaret
Howard
Anna
Wiliam
Susie
Hanry
New York
George Washington
Steele, Jr
Craterien
Medan
Paod Resiiene
Upper
Iwen
Guany
Ar Solon
Faye
Shenandoah Disaster
Connery and Baldwin
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