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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1932

Page

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Highland U P pastor new to Richmond congregation

Rev D L Ferguson of Richmond Ind has accepted the call to lead the Highland United Presbyterian church filling the pulpit vacant more than a year. He is a young minister with seven years at Richmond United Presbyterian and four years in St Louis. He is a Xenia Seminary graduate.

D. L. Ferguson Richmond Ind Highland United Presbyterian Church Ferguson United Presbyterian Church Richmond Ind St. Louis Xenia Seminary

Defeat of La Follette boosts Republican optimism

Wisconsin voters oust Gov La Follette as New York primary returns favor GOP organization candidates for Congress. Wet dry clash continues with Blaine trailing and Kohler surging, signaling a buoyant Republican momentum after Maine results.

International News Service Washington la Follette Wisconsin Republican Organization Congress New York Republican High Command Maine New York State Walter J. Kohler Stormer John J. Blaine Smith

Boy And Girl Victims In Chicago Bomb Plot

Cruelly mangled victims, 16 year old Lee Koeppen and Ada Moyer, lie in hospital after a dynamite blast in front of Judge John P. McGoorty’s home. Police and investigators continue pursuit of suspects in the latest outrage.

International News Service Chicago John P. McGoorty Lee Wilbur Koeppen Ada Moyer Judge McGoorty

Intriguing Local Notes From A Small City

A Wig of timepieces a watchmaker notes tiny screws and long thin steel used to make watches. A church tower clock may turn back on Saturday as the city lives by slow time on Sunday. A stray dog named Egypt bonds with garageman N A Smith. Needlework Guild plans winter drives and a Memorial ingathering for Mrs John Wood Stewart. Almira Home cans drive asks residents to save jars and preserves for the needy.

First Christian Church John Wood Stewart

Daily Weather Report Summary

U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 am report a maximum of 83 and a minimum of 60 with .18 inches precipitation and a river stage of 3.4 feet. A year ago the same date recorded a maximum of 81, a minimum of 70 and .03 inches of rain.

U. S

Government Likely To Ask For Post Office Bids Within Two Weeks

A Treasury Department spokesman said bids for the New Castle post office construction will likely be called within two weeks after minor plan corrections by Eckles and Son. Architects to send a representative to Washington for alterations. blueprints and specifications to be completed in that period. Site clearing and preparation would begin early in November if bidding proceeds.

Washington, D. C New Castle Treasury Department Eckles and Son Washington Supervising Architect

Pick Farm Stops For Annual Tour Of Local Bankers

County Farm Agent Harold R. McCulloch mapped a full route for Lawrence County bankers. The annual excursion on Tuesday afternoon visits four farms in different sections then dinner at Liberty orange hall on Harlansburg road.

Harold R. McCulloch Lawrence County McCulloch Liberty Orange Hall Harlansburg Road Lawrence County Bankers Association

Death Notices for William Paul Wendt Jr and William Massara

Death notices announce the passing of William Paul Wendt Jr age seven months in New Brighton and William Eugene Massara age one month of 1332 Croton Avenue. The records provide infant burial details and family notices for local readers.

William Paul Wendt, Jr New Brighton William Eugene Massara Croton Avenue

Trial Opens On Alleged Cases Of Conspiracy

Alleged conspiracy and extortion cases against Alderman William E. Marshall Constable James Ellison and Detective Morris A. Hecht of Pittsburgh opened before Judges Hildebrand and Chambers. The proceedings involve charges under the fictitious names act of 1917 with about fifty witnesses, detailing arrests under assumed names and the filing of real names with the prothonotary.

William E. Marshall Jas. Ellison Morris A. Hecht Pittsburgh R. L. Hildebrand James A. Chambers Alderman Marshall Edwin K. Logan Alvah M. Shumaker Ellison Thomas W. Dickey Hecht Sol Rubin Commonwealth Robert White J. Roy Mercer John Powers General Supply Prothonotary Lawrence County James Ellison

Dover Slayings End in Shootings at Plant

In Dover Ohio a part time worker Harvey Harper 64 killed foreman Homer Kline 32 and two other men Charles Maurer 45 and Earl Hausch 40 at the Dover Manufacturing Company after being released on bail for allegedly poisoning Kline. Harper then fatally shot himself after wounding three others and causing funeral preparations for two victims.

International News Service Dover Dover Manufacturing Company Harvey Harper Homer Kline Foreman Harper Charles C. Maurer Earl Hausch Kline

Pinchot Presses for Complete Data on Relief Funds

The Recon struction Finance Corporation says it will not grant Pennsylvania direct relief until state officials provide full data as other states have. President Hoover backs the R F C stance and warns that meeting the demand would violate the law. The story continues on page seven.

Washington Pennsylvania Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Pinchot Hoover Keystone State

Fire destroys Biedka home after lamp explodes

A fire started by an exploding oil lamp gutted the four room residence of Joseph Biedka on Smithfield Street Extension Union Township at 11 o clock last night. Sixth Ward firemen responded to an alarm from Box.

Joseph Biedka Smithfield Street Union Township Sixth Ward Box

Conditions Under Repeal? Harrisburg Accident Report

Harrisburg report outlines last month statistics from the Bureau of Highway Patrol and Safety. Intoxicated drivers caused 111 crashes including six fatalities, 64 non fatal injuries, and 41 property damage only. Three intoxicated pedestrians died and 27 were non fatally injured.

Harrisburg Bureau of Highway Patrol and Safety

Hoover Plans Campaign Talk At Des Moines

President Hoover will open the campaign with a Des Moines Iowa speech on October 4 likely focusing on Roosevelt farm policy. The Des Moines address signals a nationwide response to Roosevelt’s Topeka farm plan and aims to energize the Republican stance amid the farm revolt in central Iowa.

Hoover Des Moines George E. Duano Iowa

Fast Horse Races Feature At New Castle Fair

New Castle Fair opened with fine exhibits across cattle, horses, sheep, swine, poultry and crafts. About one hundred harness racing horses arrived, three harness events scheduled for the afternoon, and a well prepared track promising fast times despite slow start of other features.

Election Racket Slant From Hills Letter

A Hills California reader writes that the election race may hinge on who has more orators. The writer mocks Democrats and notes President Hoover’s move to increase speakers, joking it should be under the field. He believes no one can predict the winner yet.

Bever Hills Cal Hoover

Grant St Roy Hurt By Auto

Joseph Fee a 14 year old boy from 226 West Grant street lies in critical condition at Jameson Memorial hospital after being struck by H D Leslie R D No 3 jury commissioner on West Grant near Magill store. He ran across the street while eating an orange and was unable to avoid the car despite efforts to turn aside.

Joseph Fee West Grant Street Jameson Memorial Hospital Magill H. D. Leslie R. D. No Leslie

Mayor McKee To Stay In Office Until 1934

New York reports Mayor Joseph V. McKee will remain in office until January 1, 1934 and no mayoralty election will be held this year after Supreme Court Justice John McGeehan upholds that McKee serves the remainder of James J. Walker’s term. An appeal by Tammany Hall and others is expected to the Court of Appeals.

International News Service New York Joseph V. McKee Supreme Court John McGeehan McKee James J. Walker Walker Court of Appeals Tammany Hall

West Pittsburg road contract approved by county

County Commissioners report approval of the West Pittsburg road contract awarded to Challis of Sewickley. Work prep starts as releases are signed for most properties. a few remain, with no court action expected. Route change moves the road along the hilltop west of Moravia street to avoid the steep, icy embankment along the old path.

West Pittsburg Challis Sewickly State Department West Pittsburg Moravia Street

Ambassador Edge Heads to Washington on Franco-American Talks

Paris dispatch reports Walter E. Edge United States ambassador announcing a voyage to New York aboard the liner Manhattan. He will meet with the State Department to discuss pending Franco-American problems and then go directly to Washington.

International News Service Paris Walter E. Edge United States New York Manhattan State Department Washington

Engineer Killed by Tension Wire in Pittsburgh

Allen MacChesney a 29 year old engineer and former WJAS announcer was electrocuted at the Steubenville Pike transmitting station today. He was killed instantly after contacting a high tension wire. Plant manager H E Clark said the cause of the accident is undetermined.

International News Service Pittsburgh Allen MacChesney WJAS Steubenville Pike MacChesney H. E. Clark

Fund raising plans revealed by Loyal Order of Moose official

New York Sept 21 The propagation department formed in 1929 to run a 3 000 000 charity fund for the Loyal Order of Moose was created after U S Senator James J Davis criticized earlier drives Malcom R Giles supreme secretary testified today about the arrangement and its origin.

David P. Sentner International News Service New York the Propagation Department Loyal Order of Moose U. S James J. Davis Malcolm R. Giles

Annual Brown Leaf Blizzard Hits Arthur Mometer Home

The yard is filled with fallen maple and oak leaves as snow nears. Shrubs hide beneath the sifting debris and evergreens, with winds delivering a brown leafy blizzard. Weather remains warm with near eighty degrees.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Highland U. P LaFollette Ripley Egypt N. A. Smith Almira Home Jemima Foster Daily Weather Report Arteur C. Wimer Hollywood Lillian Peg) Entwistle Hollywoodland Pick Farm Trin Rentz Marshall Workman Ohio Two R.F.C Pinchot Stuart Godwin Roosevelt New Castle Fair Grant St. Roy Edge U.S Moose J. J. Davis Arthur Mometer
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