News Program Brings Compliments on Local Talent
The Duke of Abruzzi Band and other New Castle performers shared a late Friday night air show at Liberty theatre. Broadcasting began at 11 PM, with an all star cast keeping the audience past 2:15 AM. Ben Shulansky and the Liberty orchestra opened, followed by Miss Loretta C. Lee and Miss Helen Ewing. Miss Mazie Dick of Cleveland won the radio drawing by M. & D. Radio Shop.
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New Castle
Liberty Theatre
Radio Rs
Ben Shulansky
Hia
Liberty Theatre Orchestra
M. & D. Radio Shop
Billie Glenn
Mazie Dick
Cleveland, C
Pearson Street
Loretta C. Lee
Helen Ewing
Central Church On Public Square Re-opens On Sunday
Central Presbyterian church on the public square reopens for services this Sunday after weeks of interior refinishing. Rev. N. Moora of Zelienople will preach morning and evening. Decorators say the renovated auditorium and all rooms present a fresh, inviting appearance.
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Central Church
Public Square
Central Presbyterian Church
N. Moora
Zelienople
Old Straw Hat Reaches Its End After A Long Run
The narrator laments an aging straw hat with a dented brim and grime from summer sun. Once bright colored grass, it has served well through spa, ind, and rain but now nears its end at eighty seven today. The hat’s finish approaches and the skimoner FL discarded it, marking a sentimental farewell to a well worn topper.
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Spa
Ind
Miners Reject Arbitration Offered by Operators
The anthracite miners oppose arbitration as the operators press a firm stand. A conference urged settlement by permanent wage readjustment, while miners vow against compulsory arbitration. Strike set to begin next Tuesday, with 225000 tons stored to cushion impact.
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W. W. Inglis
Walcome
International News Service
Philade Aug
Baird Delays Staffing Until Familiar With Prohibition Office
Pittsburgh August 29 Frederick Baird named federal prohibition administrator for the Pittsburgh district said he would not announce his staff until he is thoroughly familiar with the present prohibition staff. After taking office September 1 he will retain capable workers and replace those who do not fit a business like administration. He plans to visit the office next Tuesday, his first day on the job.
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Bullet
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Frederick
Baird
Prohibition
Marriage Licenses Run Close In Lawrence And Beaver
Prothonotary R M Campbell notes a remarkable coincidence in marriage licenses issued this morning between Lawrence and Beaver counties since the October 1 1885 law. Beaver leads by 11 licenses after 140 years, keeping the total differences minimal.
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R. M. Campbell
Lawrence
Beaver Counties
Lawrence County
Beaver County
Beaver
New Castle Auto Tags in Florida Reported
A Lakeland letter to The News by Clintden E Ward notes spotting an auto in Lakeland bearing New Castle auto plates. The writer describes the plate as New Castle and mentions the sighting occurred in Florida.
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News ‘Today
Lakeland
Florida
Clintdén E. Ward
Seek Definite Settlement In French Funding
Washington plans aim for a definite settlement with France over its 34.6 billion debt during September talks. Secretary Mellon and the U.S. debt commission expect Caillaux to arrive with full power to negotiate a funding agreement to avoid a repeat of prior failed talks.
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American Commission
H. K. Reynolds
International News
Zervica Sul
Washington
World War Debt Funding Commission
France
Joseph Galllaux
United States
Mellon
American Debt Commission
Caillaux
Relatives Die in Bus Mishap at Cwmavon Wales
William Samuels of 906 Emery street was told his sister-in-law Annie Samuels 74 was instantly killed when a large auto bus overturned while returning from a picnic at Cwmavon Wales. Janet Jenkins of Cwmavon, a nephew of Mr. Samuels, also died. Ten or fifteen others were injured.
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William Samuels
Emery Street
Annie Samuels
Cwmavon
Wales
Janet Jenkins
Samuels
May Continue Dr Young Case In Los Angeles
Los Angeles August 29. Despite his death Dr Thomas W Young may still face murder trial through a civil action to settle part of Grace Grogan Youngs 60000 estate. A verdict would clear the estate and affect Youngs one fourth share placed in trust for his attorney John Cooper. Frank Hunt father of Mrs Young opposes Cooper’s claim to her estate while Patrick Grogan holds the entailed share. Isabel Young Dr Youngs sister planned to depart with his body for Pittsburgh.
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Los
Angles
Thomas W. Young
Grace Grogan Young
Los Angeles Society
Young
Dr. Young
John Cooper
Cooper
Mrs. Young
Frank W. Hunt
Hunt
Patrick Grogan
Carry New Castle Auto Plates On 3820 Mile Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs H G Mathews and their son Bobby of Wilmington avenue completed a 3820 mile auto trip to West Palm Beach Florida and back in four days. A New Castle name plate traveled with the car the entire journey and they did not see another in use until Greensburg Pennsylvania. The plate likely spread knowledge of New Castle PA to distant places.
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New Castle
Florida
H. G. Mathews
Bobby
Wilmington Avenue
West Palm Beach
Greensburg
Pennsylvania
Trolley Car Hits Bus In Camden Injuring Forty
A Camden accident left forty to fifty people injured when a Gloucester to Camden bus was struck by a trolley near the New York Shipbuilding Corporation. The trolley reportedly hit an open switch into the shipyard, swung, and the bus collided with the trolley.
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Camden
International News Service
N. J
Gloucester
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Inventions Patents Granted to Local Inventors
Washington dispatch notes New Castle area inventors receiving patents for an automotive engine water alcohol air injection attachment and for a distilling process and apparatus for fuel oil or gas oil. The report lists Harry A. Kelly of New Castle among the patentees and hints at additional innovations.
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George BH. Manning
Washington
the News
DBC. G
New Castle
United States
Harry A. Kelly
Local Names Linked in Ellwood City Area Notices
Readable fragments list Paul Martin Moon Ellwood City Helen M Stoll Ellwood City Joseph Colnolwood City Anna Lassowood City John Viasick Youngatown Josephine Guilaman New Cassio summarizing scattered names tied to local area records and notices.
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Paul Martin Moon
Ellwood City
Helen M. Stoll
Joseph Colnolwood
Anna Lassowood
John Viasick Youngatown
Josephine Guilaman
New Cassio
Corporal John Coolidge Leads Squad Before President In Review
Corporal John Coolidge led his squad in the final review of this year’s Citizens Military Training Camp at Devens Mass with the President and Mrs Coolidge watching. Coolidge wears corporal chevrons earned from prior training and led a precise eyes right pass as officials observed the parade before the presidential party traveled to the Summer White House in Swampscott.
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John Coolidge
Camp
Devens
Mass
Citizens Military Training Camp
White House
Swampscott
North Shore
Jotn
Lyautey Halts Major Rift Offensive Until Next Spring
Marshal Lyautey, returning to Tangier from a tour of French battle fronts, says a general offensive against the Rif tribesmen is not feasible before the rainy season ends. He notes Petain approves delaying a big drive and favors continued local offensives to exploit current gains, with plans to keep forces in the field through winter.
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International News Service
London
Marshal Lyautey
Nnes
Tangier
Daily News
Lyautey
Marshal Petain
Marshal Lyaurey
Lyautry
Branes
Three Buildings Destroyed in Monongahela City Fire
A blaze in Monongahela Pa on August 29 destroyed three business district buildings and damaged two more. The Piscatelli grocery and bakery sparked the fire, reported by a patrolman who alerted volunteer departments. Seven hoses battled five hours, aided by Donora and Monessen departments, with interurban service restored by 8 p.m.
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International News Service
Monongahela
Piscatelli
Mononghalea City Trust Company
Collings Wall Paper Company
Donora
Monesgen
Mrs. D. Charles Grows Tall Corn in Local Valley
Mrs. D Charles of 14 Hamilton Street believes she has the region's record tall corn. Her stalks reach twelve feet four inches and she reports unusually productive ears with large fullness.
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David Charlies
Hamilton Street
Charles
Pennsylvania Seeks to Buy West Allegheny Railroad
The Pennsylvania railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to acquire control by purchasing 18,222 shares of West Allegheny railroad stock, totaling $911,100. It already owns 12,000 shares. The 48 mile line runs from West Pillsburg, Lawrence County, to Kaylor and would join a proposed through route north of Pittsburgh, easing the gateway and boosting east west traffic.
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Ernational News Shington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
West Allegheny
Pennsylvania
West Pillsburg
Lawrence County
Kaylor
Pittsburgh
Miners Prepare For Coal Strike In Mahanoy Region
MAHANOY CITY Aug 25 Miners move from the mines in the Mahanoy region to prevent deterioration of tools and prepare for a strike called for September 1. They say operators hold many tons of coal already mined and ready, with mining and operations at risk of suspension for an indefinite period.
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Mahanoy
Cintamarianal
Mahanoy Gity
Crude Oil Prices Drop in Pennsylvania Report
Pittsburgh dispatch notes crude oil prices fell by 20 to 25 cents a barrel in Pennsylvania. The reductions were announced as a pricing update from the Joseph Seep agency, brokers for Standard Oil Company.
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Sulletin
Thenarrongalews
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Joseph Seep
Standard Oil Company
Death Record Notice for Multiple Individuals
Obituary style notice lists individuals including Albert Gettings aged 3 months of 241 South Walnut Street and William Bratz aged 81 of Marbor Road David YP. Thomas aged 35 of 518 Waluts Street RW G Maxwell of 441 Highline Avenue. Mrs Sarepia Galley Hutchison of Savannah Ohio.
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Albert Gettings
South
Walnut Street
William Bratz
Marbor Road
David
YP. Thomas
Waluts Street
Maxwell
Highline Avenue
Sarepia Galley Huttchison
Savannah
Ohio
Believe Strike Will Not Last Over Sixty Days
The anthracite coal strike is expected to last about two months as public opinion pressure could force a resolution. Government officials say no fuel famine is anticipated, with ample supplies in Great Lakes and New England. No sharp price advance is expected. independents may seek higher prices but government agencies will curb panic. The strike centers on a check‑off system and the split between independent operators and the big seven. Continued on page two.
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International News Service
Washington
Great Lakes
New England
City Receives State School Fund Totals 55,285
The state apportions funds to second and third class districts with New Castle set to receive 13, Ellwood City 12,145.88, and nearby districts Butler 25,817.7 Sharon 24,026.53 Farrel OSs. In total 2,537,250,687 will be distributed to third class districts and 3,647,454.87 to eighteen second class districts.
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New Castle
Ellwood City
New Castle J
Ellwood
Butler
Sharon
Farrel
A Motor Vacation in Used Car Ads
You may know the keen joy of a motor vacation from the used car ads in our Classified Columns. Wonderful bargains await readers seeking travel by car and value-priced purchases.
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Arthur Mometer
Willian Samuels
Mile
Conchita Vasconcellos
Spain
Los Angeles
New Bedford
Mashal Lyauter
Krim
Monongahela City
D. Charles
W. Allegheny
Coal Conference
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