Two Bad Check Artists Caught in Sharon Case
Two men giving the names John Ellwood and John Shank were arrested on Washington street by Officer Thomas Lynch after attempting to cash worthless checks. Police say the pair admitted they were also responsible for numerous late Tuesday checks cashed on Sharon merchants. Sharon authorities were to send officers to secure them, as Lynch tracked the suspects from a store to several business sites before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellwood
John Shank
Washington Street
Thomas Lynch
Merchants of
Sharon
Lynch
Ellwood
Harry Rabinovitz
Shank
Norman Ehrlich
Joseph Ehrlich
Coffee Pot Ignites House, Alarm Sounded
George Grant of 118 North Mill Street left a coffee pot on a gas flame and locked the house. Residents saw smoke from the windows and an alarm was rung. Firefighters determined the blaze resulted from burning coffee pot contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grant
North Mill Street
Missing nine year old boy reported in city
John Paul aged 9 from 1221 East Washington street has been missing since 2 p m Wednesday. He left home to go to Long avenue to see a moving picture show and did not return. Police report notes he may be in the area.
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John Paul
East Washington Street
Long Avenue
What Did You See On South Mercer Street Slippers
A correspondent recalls seeing a young lady on South Mercer Street wearing bedroom slippers and no stockings at 2 PM while three women window shop. A minor mishap occurs as Waller drops a tray of glassware. he cleans with a dustpan amid morning activity. An auto salesman shows rural directors a bus body for transporting children. a downtown manager deals with flies in the morning. A railroad worker takes a silver turnip watch to a jewelry store for repairs. No flowers at Cascade Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mercer Street
Plans for Y M C A Slip Rock camping trip approved
North Street Junior Hi Y club held a meeting to approve a two day outing to the Y M C A camp at the Slippery Rock site. Twelve to fifteen boys will hike to the camping site this afternoon with John Leonard as supervisor and O S Goodwin in charge. They will sleep in pup tents and cook meals in an open fireplace. Swimming and games will be the main activities and they plan to return Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippery Rock
North Street
John Leonard
O. S. Goodwin
Crow Patrol Wins Signaling Contest In Croton Troop 5
Crow Patrol of Croton Boy Scout Troop 5 won the signaling contest at last night’s meeting held at the Croton school headquarters. The Eagle Patrol was a close second, Stag Patrol third, and Pine Tree Patrol fourth. Sixty cents was contributed to the Camping Fund. Twenty-two scouts attended along with 12 Daniel Boone Scouts, 4 visitors, Assistant Scoutmaster George Ward, and Scoutmaster Ralph F. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Patrol
Croton
Boy Scout Troop 5
Croton School
Eagle Patrol
Stag Patrol
Pine Tree Patrol
Arthur ‘Lattavo
Flying Eagle Patrol
Daniel Boone
George Ward
Ralph F. Davis
Former Baseball President Dies
Patrick Thomas Powers, 63, former president of the Eastern National League, died at his Belmar New Jersey summer home from complications of diseases. Powers was a well known figure in baseball circles for many years.
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International News Service
Belmar
N. J
Patrick Thomas Powers
Pat” Powers
Lewis declares only operators can avert coal strike
The mine workers threaten a suspension of mining in the anthracite region as negotiations stall. Lewis says talks may fail if operators do not respond affirmatively, and the Roosevelt era anthracite board of conciliation plans to meet. Uhl seeks to refer the statement to operators while a sub‑scale workers' committee meets today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Uhl
Anthracite Board of Conciliation
Roosevelt Commission
Amerman
Gas Company Officials Plan New Gas Line for New Castle
West Virginia supply will be supplemented by a new 23 mile gas line from Slippery Rock. Start of construction is set, with compressing units and emergency lines to ensure winter service. Key figures include President T. B. Gregory and executives E. J. Egan J. D. Mulford D. B. McCune and Joseph B. Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
New Castle
Gregory
Slippery Rock
Manufactures Light and Heat Company
T. B. Gregory
E. J. Egan
J. D. Mulford
D. B. McCune
The
Natural Gas Co
Joseph B. Campbell
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Ethics Debate Sparks Contempt Remark
Marshall condemns a justice for bluffing to admit expert evidence on evolution theory. He cites the contempt citation and a humble apology when facing a fine, calling Darrow’s public statement about courts as cockpits. He warns young lawyers against such misinterpretations of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Darrow
Court of
Ohio
Courts of Justice
West Wallace Avenue Paving Delayed by Curbing Shortage
The contract for West Wallace Avenue paving is stalled due to the contractor’s inability to obtain curbing. Officials stated today that material shortages are hindering progress and delaying the project timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wallace Avenue
Local Golfers Defeat Grove City in Team Match at Grove City
Twenty players from New Castle Field club and Grove City Country club competed in a 33 to 26 team match at Grove City golf course on Wednesday. Local hope George Trainor, 15, impressed by beating his older foe 2 up, showing veteran steadiness in his first match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Field Club
Grove City Country Club
Grove City
New Castle
George Trainor
Pennsylvania Railroad Picnic At Park Draws Large Crowd
A Pennsylvania Railroad outing at a park drew about two thousand attendees with families, music, games, and contests. Eldest honoree W. E. Perry, 74, a former conductor, received a prize. other seniors also enjoyed the day. Athletic events included sprints, candle races, tug of war, and a boys and girls dash, with winners named, as workers and families danced to Rainbow Terrace music and returned home by 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Perry
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Perry
L. M. Wilkinson
Cliff Fenton
Frank Coen
Robert Hamilton
Tony Matea
Nelson Dearfoss
Madeline Bunnell
Weida Robinson
Stout
D. B. Potter
Jack Weddell
J. W. McCreary
J. C. Watson
Clara Cowan
W. T. Jones
Mervyn Johns
John Allwine
Edna Brown
H. E. McCoy
R. F. Blair
Transportation Department
Rainbow Terrace
New Castle
M. C. Leonard
H. S. Gillespie
John E. Dye
F. L. Doerr
W. M. Johns
Deaths Of The Day Mrs Josephine Porter Walker
Obituary notices list Mrs Josephine Porter Walker 76 wife of the late Andrew M Walker dying suddenly at home in New Bedford She leaves daughter Jessie and brother Darlington Porter Funeral at New Bedford U P church Saturday at two in charge of Rev Clark Interment Evergreen cemetery Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Anna E Pidge Mrs Clara Thomas Mrs C M Duff and Mrs Viney E Ross with funeral plans and affiliated details for each, including locations Pittsburgh Dormont Denver Wellsville Youngstown and local churches and cemeteries.
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Josephine Porter Walker
Andrew M. Walker
New Bedford
Walker
Npa
New Bedford United Presbyterian Church
Jessie Walker
Darlington Porter
West Middlesex
New Bedford U. P. Church
Clark
Evergreen Cemetery
Anna E. Pidge
Anna FE. Pidge
Pittsburgh
Shenango Valley Hospital
California
Emma C. Walsh
Los Angeles
George H. Hill
Grant F. Hill
Order of Eastern Star
Campbell Undertaking
Allegheny Cemetery
Armstrong
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Clara Thomas
Dormont
Jose S. Rice
D. R. Dunn
Croton M L
Oak Park Cemetery
Ira Rhodes
Montgomery
Pankgratz
Williams
Way
Watkins
Viney E. Ross
J C. Ross
North Shenango Street
Ross
First Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Rebecca Lodge
Bert J. Ross
Wellsville
W. E. McClure
Dr Herron to Speak at Trinity Church in New Castle
Dr Joseph E Herron of Cincinnati former rector of Trinity Episcopal church will visit New Castle this weekend and speak Sunday at 11 in Trinity church. He is well known locally and a large attendance is expected. Dr Herron and Mrs Herron will stay with his sister Mrs Mary Wait on North Mercer Street during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Herron
Cincinnati
Trinity Episecopal Church
New Castle
Trinity Church
Herron
Mary Wait
North Mercer Street
City
Children Light Matches Start Small Cellar Fire
Children playing with matches set a basket of paper in the cellar of Thomas Kahl at 133 Hillcrest Avenue aflame around 1 PM today. Firemen arrived after an alarm from box 29. no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kahl
Hillcrest Avenue
Republican and Democratic Primary City and County Candidates
Eastbrook and New Castle area list of Republican and Democratic primary contenders for sheriff district attorney city council school controller and director alderman and tax collector. Includes names such as W. Br. McKer Frank Johnston Bert Dinsmore John Pee Brown Patterson Moore Jenkins Davies Genkinger Patterson Lusk Sweesy Morrow Fier Shields Tyler Smith Rodgers Young McConahy Hamilton Xilsinger and Rickard Xilsinger address listed 460 Neshannock Ave.
Mother’s Friend Praised by Scranton Mother
A testimonial promotes the remedy Mother’s Friend for easier childbirth. Mrs. C. J. Hartman of Scranton, Pa., shares that prior deliveries required doctors and instruments, but her last two used the product with only a nurse present. Readers are urged to request a free illustrated book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hartman
Scranton
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Wilhelmina Noss Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Miss Wilhelmina Noss of 438 Winter Avenue, member of New Castle High School class of 1925, had an appendicitis operation Wednesday at Shenango Valley Hospital and is reported to be doing as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Noss
Winter Avenue
New Castle High School
Shenango Valley Hospital
Forty Believed Dead As Floods Sweep Over Japan
Tokyo reports indicate about 40 deaths from floods sweeping Japan with landslides wiping out several mountain villages. Yokohama faces a water shortage after the collapse of the main reservoir supplying the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
International News Service
Tokyo
Yokohama
Los Angeles Dentist Hangs Self in Jail Cell
Dr Thomas W Young, awaiting trial for the disappearance and presumed murder of his wife Grace Grogan Young, was found dead in his Beverly Hills jail cell. He used a wire loop and stick to choke himself after revealing a choking sensation to a trusted guard.
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Young
Dr. Young
Oscar Mehler
Mehler
Mabel Young
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Thomas W. Young
Grace Grogan Young
Patrick Grogan
Olive King
California
F. W. Hunt
Mrs. Young
Earle Hunt
New York
Beverly Glen
District Attorney's Office
Howard Young Grogan
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Victor
Keystone Furniture Coo
Washington St
Clark & Mackie Co
New Castle’s Best
Waller
Cascade Park
Lattavo
Tenderfoot
DUCO
Lawrence Auto Co
S. Mercer Street
Benji
Ohio Supreme Court Justice
Curbstone
Flytox
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex
Mercer County Town
New Castle Carruther Nunn Seeeeerse
Graham
Gilliland
Campbell
Lampe Oyonaateae
Kelly
Sete G. Long
See Garland Ackers
Farr Eres Aleve Lee Lis
Ray
D. Long Bastress Eens
Smith Reagie Taylor Seen
Burrows
Pennsylvania
F. G. Berean
Jessie Gere
Lena Gere
Mable Huffman
Youngstown
Lorain Cox
Thomas
C. M. Duff
Denver
Colorado
Walter Duff
Leasure Avenue
H A. Ellis
M E. Church
Samuel Ellis
Oak Park Mausoleum
C. E. Jones
C. Ed. Jones
Mr. Jones
C. C. Jones
Fordyce Company
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Western Star Lodge
Dr. Herron
Robert L. Wallace
Judge i
John P. Lockerart
R Emery
New Castile
Republican
Fors Cosely
Judgn
Hildebrand
James
McClelland North
Beaver Township
M. CO
Clint) Kennedy
Fourth Ward
Edw. O'Brien, SR
Union Township
William M. Houer
Wayne Township
Oseph B. Pizor
Register & Recorder
Channeree W. Hutton
Second Ward
Register and Recorder
M. Adams
Connie
Wellwood
Clit Republican
Leslie
New Castle, Pa
Frank J. Waddington
Eastbrook
W. BR. McKer
Buck” Reynolds
Frank WN. Johnston
Jack M. Dunlap
Ft— A
Bert) Dinsmore
John 3. Pee
Burgess
Ellwood City
Ben G. Swi
First Ward
J. Elder Bevan
Brown
Clarence A. Patterson
David A. Moore
Jess W. Jenkins
D. Co. Davies
Fifth Ward
Louis G. Genkinger
Patterson
Third Ward
Bel Lusk
Sweesy
Sixth Ward
Daniel G. Morrow
K. Fieer
D. L. Shields
Walter V. Tyler
D. R. Smith
Liver A. Rodgers
XK. Young
Third Ward Republican
T. A. BE. McConahy
Walter T. Hamilton
Rickard
Xilsinger
Neshannock Ave
Tom Sawyer
TIE Winter CO
Lages
Tibet
Lawrence County
Emery
Emery Publicity Committee
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