Westminster College Dormitory Drive Opens in New Castle
Westminster College launches a $160000 campaign to build a men’s dormitory on its New Castle campus. About 150 workers, captains and community backers gather at First Christian church as Senator Weinkartner’s absence is filled by Attorney Charles H. Young and George Muse.
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Westminster
New Castle
First Christian Church
Westminster College
Young
G.T. Shelley
Shelley
Fatal Shooting in Pittsburgh Restaurant Leads to Suspect Arrest
In Pittsburgh a 30 year old man, James Fay, was killed after a dispute at a restaurant. Raymond Zimmerman, 24, was arrested as a suspect. Witnesses say a knife fight preceded the gunfire as Fay fled, striking him in the back and killing him en route to the hospital. Fay was out on bail on larceny charges.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
James Fay
Raymond Zimmerman
Fay
Zimmerman
Swedens Royal Couple To Visit Liberty Hall
Philadelphia June 2 Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden visit the Sesqui Centennial grounds. They attended the John Morton building cornerstone laying after an official welcome by Mayor W Freeland Kendrick in Independence Hall.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Gustavus Adolphus
Crown Princess
Louise of Sweden
John Morton
W. Freeland Kendrick
Independence Hall
Louise Alexandra
Sweden
United States
White Marsh Hall
Chest Hill
Edward T.stotesbury
Imperial Council
Academy of Music
Shrinadom
Sesque Centennial Exposition
Roadhouse Shooting Kills Two. Woman Wounded Near Thornton
Chicago Heights resident Chrys tal Barrer and James Larta a noted South Side jeweler were killed in a Derby Inn roadhouse shooting near Thornton Ill early today. A woman named Mrs Bass was wounded probably fatally. Police guarded details as investigators rounded up witnesses and detained the Briaza brothers owners of the inn.
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International News Services
Chicago
Chrystal Barrer
Chicago Heights
James Larta
South Side
Bass
Derby Inn
Thornton
Ill
Biaza Brothers
Pittsburgh Mother Sacrifices Life to Save Daughter on Tracks
Mrs. Rosa Stolar, 31, of Pittsburgh, saved her seven year old daughter Mary from an oncoming train at Duquesne by pushing her to safety. The mother was killed. the child sustained minor hand injuries. Engineer G M Smith attempted to stop the locomotive but could not prevent the tragedy. The reverse eastbound train carried hundreds of commuters from West Brownsville to Pittsburgh.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Rosa Stolar
Mary
Pennsylvania Railroad
Duquesne
Pittaburgh
John C. Reed
Mrs Stolar
Brownsville
Urge Building of Tuberculosis Home in Mercer County
Mercer County needs a tuberculosis hospital due to crowded state institutions delaying admissions for locals. Eastern Mercer cases strain families unable to afford travel to Sharon for clinics. Dr. H. E. Zerner travels to Pittsburgh for a ten day industrial surgery course. The piece ends by promoting used car bargains in classified columns.
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Mercer County
Grove City
Sharon
H. E. Zerner
Pittsburgh
Medical School
The
University of Pittsburgh
Zoning appeals board votes against cemetery land use
The board, with Matthew Gunton Mrs Florence Pearson and Attorney Frank Hover among members, rejected Greenwood Cemetery’s bid to use the former Joseph Cunningham property on West Washington street for cemetery operations, sustaining the city engineer’s denial. Attorneys for both sides argued over impact on surrounding property values and the estate’s need to liquidate assets.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Matthew Gunton
Florence Pearson
Frank Hover
Greenwood Cemetery Company
Joseph V. Cunningham
West Washington Street
H. A. Wilkison
Cemetery Company
C. H. Akens
A. Martin Graham
Cunningham
Viaduct Plan to be Presented to Grand Jury
The Neshannock Viaduct Association executive committee plans a delegation to appear before the Lawrence County grand jury on June 8 to urge a favorable recommendation to county commissioners on the Neshannock river viaduct project. City council had condemned approaches and ordained the street. a second step is sought before three grand juries.
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Neshannock
Smith
Louis Genkinger
George Gibson
Jos. S. Rice
Professor McCandless
Genkinger
Four Year Old Girl Loses Leg in Freight Car Accident
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania four year old Frances Czemerda was seriously injured when playing in a sandpile beneath a freight car. She heard no engine approaching and the car coupled, severing her leg beneath a wheel at the siding.
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International News Service
Canonsburg
Frances Czemerda
General Hospital
Czemerda
Fire destroys two Cecil houses in mining camp
Canonsburg Pennsylvania June 2 fire today consumed two small frame houses in Cecil a mining camp near here causing about two thousand five hundred dollars in damage no injuries were reported and the cause was not immediately determined
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International News Service
Canonsburg
Cecil
P & L E May Modify Order On Auto Traffic
Mayor Dunlap and Police Chief Dysart announced Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad authorities may permit driving access from East Washington street to Grove street. The company will likely still prohibit parking unless unloading freight is not hindered. Officials met with P and I E police, promising line markings and marked stalls if parking is allowed. The mayor expects negotiations to yield favorable action.
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Dunlap
Dysart
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad
East Washington Street
Grove Street
Wind Breaks Live Wire in Windy Falls Street Incident
A live wire snapped from a fallen pole during a heavy wind storm near the Elks Club on Falls Street just before noon. The swinging line struck a large tree limb and toppled onto a parked car without causing injury or major damage.
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Elks’ Club
Falls Street
Royal Swedish Couple Tour Philadelphia Landmarks
Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Louise Alexandra visit Independence Hall and the Swedes Church in a Philadelphia itinerary. They wreath Washington’s statue with Mayor Kendrick and Sesqui-Centennial officials, attend the John Morton Memorial cornerstone laying, and join a luncheon at the Historical Society.
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Independence Hall
W. Freeland Kendrick
Washington
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Public Reception for Dr. C. C. Green Thursday Evening
Public reception to honor Dr Clyde C Green new superintendent of schools set for Thursday June 3 from 8 to 10 pm at the senior high school. Teachers of the city will host the event and invite the public to attend and meet him.
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Clyde C. Green
Peres
Vatican announces two new American bishops in 1960s ceremony
The Vatican named Bishop Brenna of Beranton to lead Richmond and Monsignor Mitty of St. Luke's Bronx to become Bishop of Salt Lake City, in today’s official announcements.
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Motional News Service
Brenna of
Beranton
Richmond
Vatican
Monsignor
Mitty
St. Luke's
the Bronx
New York
Salt Lake
Westminster College Fund Urged for New Castle Support
Attorney George W. Muse advocates a $169,000 Westminster College improvement to build Robert Audley Browne Hall, praising proximity to the city, accessibility, and the college’s high educational standing as a benefit to poorer students and the town’s future. He urges success of the local community appeal.
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Westminster College
Robert Audley Browne
George W. Muse
Muse
Westminster
New Castle
Cities seek college like New Castle's Westminster College
Dr. Thomas H. McMichael cites New Castle's Westminster College as a 75 year local success and urges other cities such as Springfield Akron Buffalo Detroit Cincinnati to establish their own higher education institutions. He argues communities must support enduring colleges rather than struggling new ones.
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United States
New Castle
Westminster College
Thomas H. McMichael
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Hil
Akron
Buffalo
Detroit
Cincinnati
Shriners Gather In Philadelphia for Imperial Council
In Philadelphia thousands of Shriners converge for the imperial council sessions. David W. Crossland of Alcazar Temple is slated to become Imperial Potentate as James C. Burger moves toward Past Imperial Potentate. A grand parade, corner stone ceremony for the John Morton building, and royal pageantry accompany the gathering with visiting nobles and Arab patrols in street formations.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Mystic Shrine
Imperial Council
David W. Crossland
Alcazar Temple
Montgomery
Ala
James C. Burger
Denver
S E
Volant College Former Students Reunion Set June 24
Annual reunion of Volant College alumni will be held June 24 under the Old College Campus trees with a program in the Presbyterian church. Committee includes John C. Syling Clyde W Riley and local ladies. A district meeting June 9 at Syling’s office will organize participation for the event.
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Volant College
Old College
Presbyterian Church
John C. Syling
James Chambers
George Patterson
Scott Hamilton
Clyde WY. Riley
Westminster College
Syling
162 Naturalization Applicants Before Board
Preliminary examinations for final naturalization on June 10 are held at the court houses. 162 applicants, one of the largest classes in years, include those who had prior continuances. Exams cover government and law administration. Each applicant is aided by witnesses confirming good character.
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Naturalization Board
James Thompson dies at 36 on 305 Young Street
A death record notes the passing of James Thompson aged 36 at 305 Young Street. No additional cause or family details are provided in the surviving text.
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James (. Thompson
Young Street
Baccalaureate Service Sunday Night At High
The New Castle Senior High School will host its annual baccalaureate service Sunday evening in the auditorium. Rev C J Williamson of the Highland United Presbyterian church will deliver the sermon at the 7 15 time with special musical numbers from senior class performers.
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New Castle Senior High School
C. J. Willamson
Highland United Presbyterian
Linens and silver bought for a joyous wedding
Arthur Mometer notes a bride to be hums as she shops for linens silver and glass. Friends send dainty gifts and she looks forward to a dim aisle with a friend, hoping for a sunny, balmy wedding day. Weather is described as cloudy with a forecast of warmth.
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Mickey McNeill
Salt Lake City
Miss McNeill
Prince Gustavus Adolphus
Princess Louise
Loning Board
Greenwood Cemetery Association
Erty
Neshannock Viaduct Association
Dr. C. C. Green
McMichaels of
Springfield
Illinois
Shriners
Sesqui City
Alabama
Volant
Lawrence
C. J. Williamson
Highland
Aureate
Arthur Mometer
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