Survivors Roundheads to Meet for August 26 Reunion
Survivors of the South Pennsyl vania Roundhead Volunteer Infantry, famed Union unit, will gather August 26 at Central Presbyterian Church for a reunion. Mayor Dunlap leads a large organizing committee with subcommittees for reception, dinner, finance, and decorations to ensure a grand program and transport. The event will honor veterans and families with music and ceremonial activities.
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South Pennsylvania
Roundhead) Volunteer Infantry
Aveyet
Central Presbyterian Church
William Fl. Dunlap
Geneeral
Perry Brest
T- 14
Joseph Ot. Campbell
Ralph M. Campbell
T. A. Wagner
George Eckles
Robert Eckles
A. Champers
John Lockhart
Samuel Hamilton
Clyde Lockhart
William J. Moffatt
A. Martin Graham
Frank Chambers
Denon Shane
Fred Ob. Renta
Wil- Nara
FB. Browne
John Offutt
Thomas Offutt
W. J. Offutt
John Sten Fisher
James Clements
Harry Hoge
Lee Boyles
Viarry
Mr Boyles
Fred Wood
Fred Emery
Fred Gardner
Herman Boyles
Terry L. Dunlap
Warlongs
Dunlap
Ralph M. Campball
T. B. Wagner
W. 4. Offute
Fred Emory
Lee Bayles
Don du Shane
J. A. Chambers
Johnston Fisher
Fred & Bents
Joseph T. Campbell
William &. Browne
Merman Dozles
Marry L. Dunlap
Harry M. Boyles
Robert Sckles
Old Timers Picnic Draws Crowd To Park Echoing Youthful Reunion
A vast park gathering marked one of the largest Old Timers picnics with many generations present. Elders from 60 to 97 shared memories, danced a grand march, and reconnected with friends from Shenango to Pittsburgh while visitors from Mobile to Walla Walla joined the celebratory reunion.
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Ababa
Mobile
Ala
Tame Little
Craig Rayser
Manele
Ind
John Craig
Sam Craig
Canton
Oscar Lutton
Walla Walla
William Dunlap
Judge
Plummer Emery
Mary Mumagh
Lucy Morrison
Jane Maybray
Beach Street
West Side
Liza Simmons Ball
Delaware Avenue
Thomas Falls
North Mill Street
J. K. Pollock
Floyd Lauman
al Plant
Scott Paisley
Beck
Lena Burkhart
Harry Barber
Woodlawn
Jack Hanna
DuBois
John Haus
Charles
Albert Kerber
Sharon
H. H. Whitmore
Whippo Street
Ellen Campbell
Harlansbure
Jane Blair
Political slate for New Castle borough and wards
In New Castle and surrounding wards a slate lists candidates for local offices from Republican and Democratic parties. Names appear for district attorney, city council seats in all wards, city judge, school controller, and related posts, with party affiliations noted in places.
Birthday celebration brings music and treats at Cascade Park
In February a birthday event drew many visitors including Mrs Blair the eldest lady at the picnic. Guests from Greensburg Los Angeles Woodlawn and local families attended. After a grand march the orchestra played jazz and folk dances flourished. Singers at the pit performed Slabtown on the Creek. Rain arrived late but volunteers kept the grove tables busy and the day succeeded with no accidents.
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Blair
Winter Avenue
R. T. Vaxele
Greensburg
John F. Wentling
Los Angeles
Vagele
Robert Simpson
Woodlawn
Slabtown
Cascade Park
Americans Aces Risk Lives In Moroccan War
The article describes American air and ground actions in Morocco against the Rif tribesmen. It notes Allied fleets of planes, artillery, and intrepid volunteers, including French commanders praising American officers in khaki uniforms. It highlights the strategic moral boost and joint efforts before the rainy season.
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Africa
Rift
Morocco
France
Spain
Naulin
French War Ministry
United States
Adi Lecointe
Savoia Suffer Fire Loss Near Eight Thousand Dollars
Fire damaged a store on the second floor with a rear stockroom blaze spreading before firefighters arrived. The Spinella shopfront glass shattered as heat intensified, and the German Pantacostal Mission rooms on the north side were spared though some flats were affected. Mrs Spinella locked up at 10 p.m. and reported no prior fire in the stockroom. firemen spent eight hours at the scene, credited with preventing further damage.
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Michael O'Carmo
J. W. Hoover
Spinella
Secrer
Wendt
Pennsylvania State College
Nations Await U S Action on Security Pact
The article reports on Allied and American positions in the security pact talks with Germany. It notes France and its allies resist a top‑down German treaty, preferring a negotiated mutual pact Germany would accept after direct talks with France and the Allies. Cabinet met with little work after Briand and Chamberlain agreed on the reply to Germany, Chamberlain arriving from Victoria station.
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Agaume
Germany
France
Aleady
Reich
Briand
Chamberlain
Victoria Ataotion
M. Briand
Purik
Herr Strasemann
Ger
Foreign ministers back new European pact aims
The press sees a step forward in aligning Germany and France toward a Hemmer fou pact that would protect France’s integrity and help peace in Europe. Papers note Chamberlain has committed Britain to only future negotiations with allies and Germany on pact terms.
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Germany
France
Europe
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Garmeny
Civil War Veterans Meet During Storm Gatherings
A stormy gathering of Civil War veterans includes prayers for blessings on the Grand Army of the Republic, thanks for victory, and remarks on faithful service. Officers for 1926 are elected: President Clark Hamilton, Vice President Homer Fenton, Secretary J Hassell Ralph, Quartermaster Wilson Davis, with Samuel W. Belt delivering a message from San Diego about Old Glory and veteran remembrance.
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Thes
Grand Army
The
Republic
McGoun
Gald
Quartermaster
Gardner
Onsrott
Clark Hamilton
Homer Fenton
J. Hassell Ralph
Quartermaster Wilson Davis
Sherritt Samuel W. Belt
California
San Diego
Reflections On Patriotism And The Union’s Legacy
A veteran addresses the crowd urging perpetual loyalty to Old Glory and the Republic. He stresses patriotism as essential to education, notes the Grand Army of the Republic’s fading presence, and recalls the Union army’s role in shaping a worthy nation. The speaker, P. Lockhart, a veteran and former Company F Roundhead, expresses honor at speaking.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Jordan
Iast
Union Army
Saar Strait
Jack
P. Lockhart
Roundhead Regiment
Attorney Lockhart
Stocktaking of Patriotism by Attorney Lockhart
Attorney Lockhart urged a yearly stocktake of patriotism assessing goods quality and profit. He pressed actions showing support for Old Glory and living an honorable life, noting unseen values like patriotism outlast tangible power and praising veterans and government longevity.
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Sayig
Mer
Loekhart
Bowth
Tie
Lockhart
United States
Ohio youth faces murder charge for slaying of friend
A 17 year old Ohio youth, described as younger than his years, faces a murder charge for a friend’s slaying in Missouri. He calmly spoke of the crime, saying he never meant to shoot, only to get money, and appealed to his father and Sheriff On Brown of Garden City Kansas as he is taken to Sedalia.
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Dlence
Trance County
Yesteryear
Penneylvania
Hervey
MecGoun
Ray Hell
Tom Wilson
Wampum
Calif
Mary Sample
F. Fy Wallage
J.C. Ranby
Selina Anderson
Janes Wilson
Tal
Missouri
Brown
Garden City
Kas
Sedalia
Pension rolls fall by 14177 after a year
The Department of the Interior reports 14,217 fewer pensioners on government rolls, dropping totals from 689,756 to 526,599 and pension payments from 262,013,500 to 223,994,777. Notes list 33 War of 1812 widows and 31 Mexican War veterans still on rolls.
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Department of the Interior
Deaths Of The Day Alfred Berg Funeral
Funeral services for the late Alfred J. Berg of Ray Street were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Presbyterian Church in New Lymes Ohio with Rev Anna Eastwood officiating. Burial followed in the New James Cemetery. James Leopardo, aged two, son of Mr and Mrs John Leopardo, died at home in Chewton after an extended illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 a.m. from St Manes Church with interment in Hoytdale Cemetery.
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Alfred J. Bare
Ray Street
Presbyterian Church
New Lymes
Anna Eastwood
New Jaymes Cemetery
James Leopardo
John Leopardo
Chewton
St. Manaes's Church
Hoytdale
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