Slippery Rock Notes Highlight Local Newcomers and Visits
Slippery Rock recounts arrivals and departures from Ira A Black family and Braden Black relatives from Oklahoma City. W S Cooper and daughter Genevieve leave for Woodlawn while Cooper works for Jones and Laughlin. Maylert lodge plans corn roast. Rev Bowden and Rev Anderson travel to Winona Lake for Bible conferences. Local names, visits, and schoolhouse history featured.
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Slippery Rock
Ira A. Black
Warren
Ponce City
Oklahoma
Harrisville
West Sunbury
Pery Rock
Ira
Nurs
J. Braden Black
J. B
Mary Ann
Oklahoma City
Braden Black
J. E. Stoops
Woodlawn
Cooper
Genevieve
Beaver County
New Castle Street
William Stewart
Mine No. 2
Jones and Laughlin
Maylert Lodge
Noble Grand
John P. Castor
4. L. Cooper
Davy L. Wilson
Motorcycle Crash Hospitalizes Injured Soldier in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on August 18 a motorcycle ride ended when the rider, Wm. A. Anderson, 33, of Chicago struck a pole. His skull was fractured and he remained in critical condition. Anderson was a sailor on furlough returning to Chicago from Hodsewood arsenal Maryland when the accident occurred.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Wm. A. Anderson
Chicago
Anderson
Hodsewood Arsenal
Maryland
Reynoldstown School Association Gratitude Note
The Reynoldstown School Association publicly thanks Cascade Park management for courtesies and the New Castle authorities for use of W. N. Aiken building and folding chairs, waiter service. Special acknowledgment goes to Mr. Fred Rentz and New Castle News for publicity and to Epworth M. I. E. church trustees for kindness.
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Reynoldstown School Association
Cascade Park
New Cratle
W. N. Aiken
Fred Rentz
New Castle Newa
Epworth M. I. E.church
Watch Highways Near Pittsburgh For Indiana Slayer
International News Service reports Pittsburgh police warned to watch highways and rail stations for George Dutch Anderson, sought in the slayings of Bon Amance and his wife in Muncie Indiana. Authorities fear his passage through Steubenville en route to Ohio and warn officers to shoot to kill if he resists. Dorothy Daren of Steubenville remains under guard after testifying against Gerald Chapman, and Steubenville police have extended patrols over their territory for Anderson.
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International Newa Service
Pittsburgh
George
Anderson
Bon Amance
Muncie
Ind
Steubenville
G. W. Murren
Murren
Gerald Chapman
Dorothy Daren
Chapman
Hartford
Veteran predicts sunken treasure will remain lost
NORFOLK Va Aug 18 The trawler Spray continues near the wreck of the Ward Liner Merida 40 miles east of the Virginia Capes. A veteran familiar with the operation says no recovery is likely despite three months at the site and favorable weather. Divers have logged only about 4 1/2 hours underwater as salvage costs climb past three hundred thousand dollars. The strong box with most of the Merida’s wealth is reportedly back in the captain’s cabin.
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International News Service
Norfolk
Merida
Virginia Capes
Meride
Quicksand Closes Over Street Sewer
Charley Taylor resides at 15 Grean Street. He requested permission for a new sewer location and the city sewer inspector explained the previous sewer was lost in quicksand. The inspector will designate a new location.
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Charley Taylor
Grean Street
Camels
Quicksand
Spotted Leopard Escapes In Paris
A leopard that escaped from Paris zoo Sunday night was tracked into the woods near Boulogne by authorities today. The roaming animal, previously identified as a large spotted leopard, prompted a search after the escape in Paris caused concern among residents and visitors.
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Paris
Farle Zoo
Bert
The
Rots
Boulogne
Skin Tone Capsules Promote Health Across Systems
Thousands worldwide use Skin Tone Capsules praised for tonic, digestive, and laxative effects. The ad claims benefits for blood nerves stomach and appetite, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at McKee's Kut Rate Store with a specialist ready to advise usage.
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New Castle
McKee
E. and A Division Picnic At Park August 26
The E and A division picnic is scheduled for Wednesday August 26 at Carendy Park. The event will be accessible from all points along the division line with special transportation arranged for employees and families. About two thousand attendees are expected and a full program with atlas level events is planned, focusing on youngsters’ enjoyment and departmental participation.
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Carendy Park
Cascade Park
Minor Injured In Fighting Forest Fire Is Hlegal
Harrisburg August 18 A legal opinion by the state attorney general holds that a minor employed by the state forest and waters department to fight a forest fire cannot receive workmen compensation benefits. The ruling affects Anthony Karish 14 who was burned April 21 1928 and Marigh who died from burns while fighting a forest fire near Sheppton in Schuylkill county. The opinion notes the minor’s employment was illegal and the act does not apply to him or to Marigh.
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Harrisburg
Alegal
State Department of Forest and Waters
Anthony Karish
Atetorney General Today
Marigh
Sheppton
Sebuyl- Kill County
Forest Department
Thes
City Council Orders Service Lines For Wallace Avenue
Council learned that owners of 111 and 110 to 114 West Wallace Avenue have not complied with orders to install sewer, gas, and water connections. If noncompliant, the city can install curb connections at owners' expense to avert future street teardown during paving of the avenue from Shenango to Beavarter streets.
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Council
Wallace Avenue
Shenango
Beavar Streets
City approves paving contract with Woods & Golder
Superintendent of Finance William T Burns announced approval of a contract between the city of New Castle and Woods & Golder for paving on West Wallace Avenue. The project has already begun.
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William T. Burns
Cite of
New Castle
Woods & Golder
Wallace] Avenue
Card Of Thanks for Mrs. Agtes F. Park
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of wife and mother Mrs. Agtes F. Park. Thanks for floral tributes and automobiles donated. W. B. Perk and Family.
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Agtes F. Park
W. B
City Sells Unpaid Taxes Lots Across Several Wards
City sells numerous lots for unpaid taxes across wards including Fourth Fifth Seventh and Eighth. Several parcels go to private buyers while others are purchased by the city itself. The sale includes First Second and Third ward lots with some properties reauctioned or transferred through municipal action.
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Ted
New Castle
Dig
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Sam H. McGoun
Toledo
Detroit
Secial
PP. &L
Eric R. R
New York Central Lines
Baorn
Ly. Troit
ML. Ly
Lake Erie
Lawrence County
Butler County
Winona Lake
George S. Bowden
C. O. Anderson
Win
Ona Leake
Indiana
Dorothy Bowers
Agustus
John Curry
Kane
Mrs. Sayles
Car
J. A. Hastings
Pearl
Evylin
William Brandon
Ellwood City
Joseph Chustead
Butler
Della Ramsey
South Eataries
G. Kerr
Phoebe McConnell
Kerr
Slippery Meek
Davy Wilson
Margaret Baker
Geo
Hogan
William Maybury
Clarenca Kelly
Versailles
Hig
Rebenca Kelly
David Oberdick
Alta
Greenville
Myrtle
June Buxton
Lottie MacQuillen
George T. Weingartner
Bert Dinsmore
Onera House Transfer Co
North Street
Chester Morrow
F. L. Rant
Scott Hamilton
John M. Snyder
J. K. Pollock
Rt Poni
Spee
Fourth and
Lawrence Ave
Elweed City, Pa
LL Swan & Co
E. & A. Division
Wright’s
Wright
Wright's Market
New Cistis Higgins Bros
Sciteater Brosy
Meadowbrooks
Weason
Fuwer
C.d. D
South Mill Street
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