Nation Gripped By Severe Cold Wave In Chicago
Twenty one deaths in the Chicago district were blamed on a severe cold wave as zero temperatures and heavy snow paralyzed rail and road traffic nationwide. Forecasters warned the chill would persist with single digit lows and a warming trend not yet in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
California
Florida
Atlanta
Gulf Coast
Rio Grande Valley
Middle West
Williston
N. D
Quincy
Ill
Janitor Links Defective Flue to Church Fire
Will J. Blevins janitor of the First United Presbyterian church believes a defective flue in the main auditorium heating system sparked the Saturday night blaze. He noted trouble with smoke and that heating systems showed no obvious fault when he last checked around 7 pm. Fire crews arrived after 9 pm to find the church on fire. trustees had visited earlier and found conditions normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Blevins
First United Presbyterian Church
Mr. Blevins
Neshannock Avenue
Downtown area fire devastates First United Presbyterian Church
A major blaze in New Castle Saturday night destroyed the First United Presbyterian Church on North Jefferson street and damaged nearby homes. Fire spread rapidly, gutting the church and threatening the North Jefferson business district, with losses estimated around $150,000. Firemen battled extreme conditions as flames burst from windows and a stained glass pane blew out. The Knights of Columbus Home and nearby residences suffered partial damage while efforts saved adjacent properties.
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Knights of Columbus
Seventh Ward
First United Presbyterian Church
North Jefferson Street
Jesse Moore
James Cross
Gerald Guinagh
James Brice
L. W. Grossman
W. A. Leck
E. W. Montgomery
Jefferson Street
J. N. Speed
Legion Home
News Company
Mercer Street
J. D. Moore
Moore
Jefferson
Congregation May Use Various Buildings For New U P Church
Members and officers of the First United Presbyterian Church consider using downtown facilities after a fire destroyed their building. A church board meeting will decide whether to rebuild and where services will be held. Several offers from YWCA, the Castleton hotel, and other sites are under review as worship continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Assanion
Castleton Hotel
Varis
New County Officials Sworn In At Open Court
Newly elected county officers were sworn in at 8 o clock in open court this morning. Prothonotary R M Campbell was sworn in, then administered the oaths to Judges James A Chambers Miss Adda M Smiley County Treasurer T J McCullough P O Elder and Calvin C Boyd County Commissioners R C McCaslin A Scott Kildoo and William J Broe County Auditors J P Caldwell Coroner C H Milholland and County Surveyor. Retiring officials were County Treasurer David Nessle County Commissioners Charles Matthews and F R Davis County Auditors W W Thompson and F R Hunter. The ceremony followed the juror wheel filling for 1928.
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R. M. Campbell
R. L. Hildebrand
Campbell
James A. Chambers
Adda M. Smiley
T. J. McCullough
P. O. Elder
Calvin C. Boyd
R. C. McCaslin
A. Scott Kildoo
William J. Broe
J. P. Caldwell
C. H. Milholland
David Nessle
Charles Matthews
F. R. Davis
W. W. Thompson
F. R. Hunter
Welcome Mister Twenty Eight to Our Town
The speaker greets the year 1928 with optimism asking what it will bring. Hopes for busy days, good weather, more work, and financial advancement are voiced as the new year arrives. The tone is celebratory and looking ahead to progress.
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Mister Twenty Eight
Rebel Nicaraguans Slay Six Marines In Pitched Battle
Six American marines died and twenty were wounded in a December 30 clash near Quilali as rebel forces led by General Sandino repelled a 200 man marine advance for an hour and a half. Rebels reportedly fought in uniforms and withdrew most wounded and dead after the engagement.
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International News Service
Managua
Nicaragua
Quilali
Sandino
New Year's Parade Draws Thousands to Broad Street
Philadelphia welcomed a 27th annual New Year parade as 14 000 clowns from the Manners Legion led the Broad Street march at 4 am. Thousands from across the nation lined the cold sidewalks to view the fantasy spectacle and the quirk of Kine Momus followers.
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Philadelphia
Broad Street
The
Union
Quaker City
Gillespie Becomes Mayor In New Castle Inauguration
William H. Gillespie was sworn in today as mayor of New Castle, with William H. Dunlap administering the oath. The ceremony drew a large crowd in council chambers at ten o clock as the newly sworn leader pledged to uphold laws and put the city's welfare first.
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City Hall
William H. Gillespie
City of
New Castle
William H. Dunlap
Council Chambers
Gillespie Inaugurated Mayor Of New Castle News Card
William H. Gillespie began a four year term as mayor of New Castle from January 2, 1928. He thanked voters and pledged to keep the city's welfare above personal ambition and to welcome grievances at all times.
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Nation
Commonwealth
New Castle
William H. Gillespie
Mayors Sworn In As Gillespie Takes Office In City
After council convened Mayor William H. Dunlap administered the oath to the newly elected Mayor Gillespie in a formal ceremony. The chamber erupted in applause as Gillespie accepted the role and pledged to work with residents to build a better city.
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Gillespie
1927 Midland County District Attorney reports 496 cases
In 1927 District Attorney J. Elder Bryan handled 496 law violation cases, averaging over three new matters every two working days. Of these, 324 were guilty pleas or trials with conviction or no acquittal chances, and 172 were not true bills or nolle prosequi or delays. Thirty-five not guilty or paid costs. Prosecution included 183 liquor cases under Snyder Act and 50 driving while intoxicated.
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J. Elder Bryan
Lawrence County
New Year 1928 Arrives in Blizzard Leaves City Quiet
A brisk northeaster ushers in 1928 with light crowds and subdued celebration in New Castle. Fire at First United Presbyterian church drew minimal attention as temperatures remained cold and residents kept to themselves. A News man asked Mister 1928 his thoughts, and he replied he chose to run and is prepared.
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Nineteen Twenty Eight
M. FE
New Castle
First United Presbyterian Church
Sixteen Auto Fatalities During Past Year In County
In 1927 New Castle and Lawrence counties recorded 127 sudden or violent deaths per Coroner J. P. Caldwell. Automobile accidents led with 16 fatalities, four fewer than 1926. Five homicides included four gunshot deaths and one throat slitting. Nine other deaths stemmed from self harm, poison, or related crises, with several drivers charged in manslaughter cases.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
J. P. Caldwell
M. A. McAtrot
A. L. Strayer
William R. Whitlatch
Anthony di Rauso
Dante Diemehel
Lindbergh to Extend Flight to Tegucigalpa
Charles Lindbergh will continue his aerial journey toward Tegucigalpa as the completion of a long and eventful flight is noted. The aviator presses on with planned stops and endurance shaping the milestone.
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Lindbergh
Tegucigalpa
Lindbergh Receives Honduran Gold Medal Amid Central American Tour
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, greeted by crowds in San Salvador, will take off for Tegucigalpa after receiving a Honduran gold medal from President Bosque. He arrived from Belize aboard the Spirit of St. Louis, covering 260 miles in 2 hours 45 minutes with two escorting Salvadorean planes.
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San Salvador
Central America
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Belize
British Honduras
Col. Lindbergh
Bosque
Llopango
America
Spirit of
Church Board To Meet Wednesday To Discuss Fire Loss
A joint meeting of the board of trustees and the board of elders of the First United Presbyterian church, destroyed New Year’s Eve by fire, will be held at the home of J Clyde Gill fillan on Clenmore Boulevard Wednesday evening. Officials will decide the church’s next steps and the time will be announced in tomorrow’s News.
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Board of Trustees
First United Presbyterian Church
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Clenmore Boulevard
Crippled Children's Clinic Slated At Shenango Valley Hospital
A crippled children's clinic will be conducted at Shenango Valley Hospital on Tuesday January 3. All new cases and those for examination should report at 1 p.m.
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Crippled Children’s Clinic
Crippled Children’s
Shenango Valley Hospital
Pastor's Library Saved From Major Church Fire
Fire at the First United Presbyterian church damaged the pastor Dr. S. E. Irvine's study but saved the library. Investigators found the books only water damaged, not destroyed, despite the rear-room location and late fire spread. The library is valued at about $3,000.
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S. E. Irvine
First United Presbyterian Church
Deaths and Obituaries Recorded in Slippery Rock Area
Obituaries list John B. Myers 74 of Slippery Rock township Mrs John B Kiefer 60 of 718 Carlisle street Zenesta Wilson Barge 81 of 1812 Hamilton street Anna J. Preston 76 of 914 Rose avenue and Frank Joseph 57 of 116 West Lawrence street among local residents noted in the record.
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John B. Myers
Slippery Rock Township
John B. Kiefer
Carlisle Street
Zenesta Wilson Barge
Hamilton Street
Anna J. Preston
Rose Avenue
Frank Joseph
West
Lawrence Street
Two New Castle Boys On Coast With Pitt Team
New Castle sends two former high school stars to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses game where Pitt faces Leland Stanford. Alex Fox starts at left guard for the Panthers in his third Pitt season and Philip Sargent appears as a substitute end in his final college game.
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New Castle
Pasadena
Pittsburgh
Leland-Stanford
Alex Fox
Panthers
Philip Sargent
Fox
Pitt
Sargent
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Weingartner Realty Company
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East Side
Cunningham Estate
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
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Arthur Mometer
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