Naval Aviator Unsuccessful In Flight Rescue
Lieutenant Fred H. Decker, navy flier, attempting an altitude record from Mitchell Field, was blown 175 miles to sea. He fought his way back, lost for six hours, and landed near Kingston, Massachusetts. He sought shelter in a farm house and was hospitalized at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth for three days.
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International News Service
Kingston
Mass
Fred H. Decker
Navy
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Decker
Jordan Hospital
Plymouth
Oil Driller Found Dead Near Bradford
Ambrose S. Henry a 48 year old pumper on the Porter Brothers lease at Garlock Hollow six miles from Bradford was found dead in the pump house wedged between the engine and block. He had lived in Bradford 22 years and did not return home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Bradford
Ambrose S. Henry
Porter Brothers
Garlock Hollow
Henry
Senior Party at the Y M C A Next Tuesday Night
Rev George M Landis of the First Baptist church will speak on the meaning of Christmas at a party for senior members of the YMCA next Tuesday December 22 Walter E Kirker social secretary states all senior members are invited refreshments will be served
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George M. Landis
First Baptist Church
Walter E. Kirker
Stinnes Praises American Wealth and Tariff System
Edmund Stinnes, 29, son of the late Hugo Stinnes, on a U S visit, asserts American workers are unaware of their wealth and criticizes European tariffs. He notes a German automobile costing 1500 marks and workers earning one mark per unit, contrasting with U S credit and installment buying. He calls for lower tariffs to boost production and market access. He focuses on autos, coal, and steel, areas of the Stinnes fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Stinnes
America
Europe
Hugo Stinnes
Germany
Stinnes
United States
Former State Trooper Charged in Liquor Case in New York
In Bradford Pennsylvania on December 13, former Ellicottville state trooper H W Smith was charged with possessing intoxicating liquor at a Lime stone near Seneca Junction location. He was ordered to appear before U S Commissioner W J Simms in Salamanca for a hearing after a raid by state troopers and sheriffs deputies found the liquor. Fred Sonnes, inn keeper on the Seneca Junction road, was arrested and posted bail. Smith, injured in the knee during service, resigned to sue the state for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Limestone
N. Y
H. W. Smith
Ellicottville
U. S
W. J. Simms
Salamanca
Fred Sonnes
Seneca Junction Road
Sonnes
Smith
Merry Widow Waltz Contest Opens At Penn Theatre Next Week
The Merry Widow waltz contest begins with the first elimination Monday evening at the Penn theatre during the opera film The Merry Widow. Dancers will perform masked to let the audience judge skill and grace for a $50 gold prize, with prizes for all contestants.
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Penn Theatre
Olive
Amber
The
Penn
Far East Dancing Pavilion
East New Castle
K. of P.hall
East Washington Street
Palais Royal Hall
Neshannock Avenue
Young Peoples Council to Hear Barton Richards in 1925 Finale
Barton E Richards will be principal speaker at the final 1925 meeting of the Young People s Council on Sunday December 20 at 2 30 PM in the auditorium. He will discuss Christian Young People In Action. Mary Weyrick hosts the program with Margaret Cowan at the piano. Officers include Prudence Sankey and Henry Brenneman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton E. Richards
Young People’s Council of 1925
Mr. Richards
Payer
Mary Weyrick
Margaret Cowan
Prudence Sankey
Henry Brenneman
T. J. Davies
New Castle
Kennel Club Plans Dog Show and Meeting
Lawrence County Kennel Club members are called to a 7 30 p m meeting at the Y M C A on Tuesday December 22 to outline plans for a spring dog show in New Castle. The club plans to donate show proceeds to a local charity.
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Lawrence County Kennel Club
New Castle
Kennel Club
Realty Transfers and Quasi Public Notices in Shenango and Slippery Rock
Realty transfers listed include John S. Martin to A. Martin Cr ham in 2nd ward for $1 and Blanche Whippo to Maud W. Hul ton in Shenango for $1. Other listed transfers show Margaret A. Bauder to Samuel R. Kennedy in Slippery Rock for $3,000 and Bessemer Limestone Co. to Teresa Vardas in Bessemer for $1. Additional transfers include Albert H. Gilfillin to Anthony J. Crookston in 2nd ward for $1 and Bird L. Kirk to James H. Newton for $1. Weingartner Realty Co. transfers to Michael O'Tousa in Shenango for $1.
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John S. Martin
A. Martin Craham
2Nd Ward
Blanche Whippo
Maud W. Hulton
Shenango
Weingartner Realty Co
Michael O’tousa
Margaret A. Bauder
Samuel R. Kennedy
Slippery Rock
Albert H. Gilfillin
Anthony J. Crookston
Bird L. Kirk
James H. Newton Perry
Bessemer Limestone Co
Teresa Vardas
Bessemer
The Splendid Road at Regent Theatre Opens Three-Day Run
A.N1/s$s0n presents The Splendid Road starring Anna Q Nilsson Lionel Barrymore and Robert Frazer in a gold rush romance from 1849 Ohio to California The film focuses on Jandra DeHault who leaves Boston aboard the Colonial Dame in search of fortune Tonight completes a double feature with George Walsh in Blue Blood and Jack Hoxie in Busting Through.
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Vingie Row
Regent Theatre
Anna Q. Nilsson
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Frazer
Frank Lloyd
jJandra DeHault
Boston
George Walsh
Jack Hoxie
Bad Check Passers Busy In This City
Police warn of ongoing bad check activity in the city tied to an individual signing checks as A. 8. Brown and using the National Bank of Volant. A recent $8.50 purchase from a local merchant is cited. Merchants urged to verify identity and validity of checks to avoid further loss.
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Brown
National Bank of Volant
Graham Named Vice President at Dodge Brothers
Robert C. Graham was elected Vice President and General Sales Manager of Dodge Brothers, Inc. in Detroit. The announcement notes his success leading Graham Brothers sales and the recent control Dodge gained in Graham Brothers, the world’s largest exclusive truck maker. John R. Lee was named Assistant General Sales Manager, with prior Canada operations and Ford background highlighted. Sanford will resign as Indianapolis dealer and take over January 1.
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Detroit
F. J. Haynes
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Robert C. Graham
Graham
Graham Brothers
Graham Glass Company
Dodge Brothers
Ray Graham
John R. Lee
Lee
Br. Graham
Canada
Dodge Brothers (Canada) Limited
Ford Motor Company
F. L. Sanford
Sanford
New York
Indianapolis
Detroit Athletic Club
Wampum Notes Scouts In New Castle And Church Notices
Scouts attend a meeting at Benjamin Franklin High School in New Castle. Church notices list services across several congregations with times and Christmas cantata postponed to December 27. Local society updates include Eastern Star attendees and various residents visiting New Castle.
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Scouts
New Castle
Benjamin Franklin High School
Chimney Burns Out at Mrs Ketzel Home
A chimney fire at 6 55 p m Friday at No 10 O Brien Way Mrs H G Ketzel caused firefighters to respond from box 66 with no damage reported.
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H. G. Ketzel
O’brien Way
Mercer County Spends Huge Sum on Road Improvements
Mercer County officials T. D. Beatty F. P. Minner and D. J. Jarrett report a total of 261000 spent on hard road projects in the past year. The two Sandy Lake to Crawford County line stretches spanned ten miles and cost 363000 with the county paying half, awarded to Frank Kresch of Milwaukee and completed this fall. The Sharon Sharpsville Ohio Line link cost 80000 for grading ready to pour concrete, to Meredith McVaugh Co, with actual pouring delayed until spring. Also noted is a county funded laundry at the County Home costing 19800 benefiting county operations.
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Mercer
Mercer County
T. D. Beatty
F. P. Minner
D. J. Jarrett
Sandy Lake
Crawford County
Frank Kresch
Milwaukee
State Highway Department
Sharon
Sharpsville
Ohio Line
Meredith- McVaugh Company
Mercer County Clerks Prepare Yearly Report
Mercer County clerks work through December to finalize annual reports due by January 1 as offices slow down. The activity reflects departments compiling data and preparing filings for the upcoming year.
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Mercer County Clerks
Hillsville M. E. Church Christmas Program You are invited
Hillsville church holds Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Milo Paden. Morning worship at 11 features His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful and two cantata selections. Evening at 7:30 presents Tidings of Great Joy with violin by Carl Paden, conducted by Kenneth Gwin.
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the Churches Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor
J. Greer Bingham
M. E
Newport M. E
J. L. Petrie
Christian
Charles P. Durbin
Clinton M. E
F. W. Kopp
St. Monica’s
F. E. Maloney
Hillsville M. E
L. L. Woodin
Milo Paden
Wonderful
Star of Hope
Fearis
Gesu Bambino
Pietro Ai Yon
Kenneth Gwin
Tata
Ashford
C. E. Miller
Ocal
Carl Paden
Slippery Rock Man Reports Big Loss
E. C. Wilson of Slippery Rock Pennsylvania told police that someone stole 85 Buff Orpington chickens from his farm last night.
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Slippery Rock Man
E. C. Wilson
Slippery Rock
Grove City Man Ill in Titusville Penna
Friends of D. F. Black report he will be away from his post as head of the cost department at Bessemer Gas Engine Co. for an extended period. He is staying with his brother Dr. C. A. Black in Titusville for a long rest and recovery.
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Grove City
D. F. Black
Bessemer Gas Engine Co
Black
C. A. Black
Titusville
Bicycle theft reported near Franklin Junior High
William Woods reported a Ranger bicycle stolen from Franklin Junior High School on Friday. He submitted the incident to police last night and provided his address at 917 East Haze Street.
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William Woods
East Haze Street
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
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Lloyd
Ign
Pel
Young Peoples’ Council
Prince Seodu' Krisinad Ure
Rince Jeddu Krishnamuri
Nnne Besant
Josophists
Jesus
Madras
Robert Graham
Graham Brothers Company
Eastern Star
Ellwood City
Presbyterian Church
Wampum
Jas. Blythe
Ray
Mary Brown
W. P. Greer
H. W. Marshall
J. A. Galbreath
F. R. Ketterer
Pittsburgh
Phillip Ketterer
Kay Street
L. J. Overlander
D. M. McDonald
Ed. Elphie
Ellen Moran
Ralph Freidman
Rochester
C. B. Rogers
A. W. Pettigrew
Alberta
Sutton Gasoline Company
Sutton
Butler
Hillsville Church
Penna
RCA
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