Cochran Attacks Tax Extension
Washington June 2 Representative Cochran of Mercer blasts a one cent federal gasoline tax extension and the three quarters cent levy already approved. He warns higher taxes will depress oil prices harm the petroleum industry and curb automobile use. He notes western Pennsylvania oil costs about 2.50 per barrel while they fetch 1.32 and cites independent producers near bankruptcy.
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Arthur C. Wimer
Washington
Mew
Castle News
Washington, D. C
Congressional Record
Cochran
Mercer
House
Pennsylvania
Cadet Sergeant Jones Graduates From Staunton Academy
Cadet Sergeant Jack C. Jones son of Mr and Mrs John G Jones of 316 Boyles Avenue Staunton Virginia, graduates with the Staunton Military Academy class of 1933. He previously attended New Castle High School.
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Jack C. Jones
John G. Jones
Boyles Avenue
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton
Virginia School
Jones
New Castle High School
Wild West figure Old Bill Bachtell dies at 80
William Old Bill Bachtell prospector and Civil War veteran known for silver mining fortunes and a buffalo hunt near Denver with the Grand Duke of Russia as guest. He served with General Custer and died in Redlands California at 80. He leaves a sister in Cavetown Maryland and a brother in New Mexico.
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International News Service
Redlands
Cal
William
Old Bill” Bachtell
Old Bill
Denver
Colo
Grand Duke of Russia
Custer
Cavetown
New Mexico
Canada Tops Oats Exports to Holland in 1932
Canada led oats shipments to Holland in 1932 and nearly quadrupled rye exports, reaching 68,376 metric tons versus 17,745 tons in 1931, overtaking Argentina as the top supplier.
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International News Service
Ottawa
Canada
Holland
Mass Meeting Of Men At Calvary Presbyterian Church
A men s mass meeting under Ferry Bible class Calvary Presbyterian church is set for Sunday afternoon June 4 at 2 30 daylight saving time Rev Mile Filipi of Youngstown Ohio will speak. The service aims evangelical and evangelistic tones with a spirited song service led by Charles Harris. Other city men s classes were notified and a large crowd is expected. A stray sentence about cows and cement walks appears discarded.
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Ferry Bible Class
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Mile Filipi
Youngstown
Charles Harris
Local Scouts Invested at Madison Avenue Church
Impressive investiture rites were held at Madison Avenue Christian Church where Mahoningtown Boy Scout Troop No. 15 became tenderfoot members. The candle lighting service featured lighted candles passed to new scouts who received badges. Sidney Smith, scoutmaster of the First Christian troop, presented camp and Cascade Park reels, with Rev. D C Schnebly closing remarks.
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Madison Avenue Christian Church
Mahoningtown
First Christian Church
Herbert Horton
Friends
Boy Scouts
Sidney Smith
Boy Scout Camp
Cascade Park
D. C. Schnebly
Ladies Of C. R. C. Gather Thursday
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Conductors held the final meeting of the season in City Hall. A memorial service was held for a departed sister and plans for a summer picnic were approved with date and arrangements to be set by Mrs. Reeder, Mrs. Foster and Mrs. W. P. McGrath. The next regular meeting is scheduled for late September.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Order of
Homes on West Madison and Clayton Streets Under Paint Program
Buildings on West Madison Avenue and West Clayton Street owned by Mrs Herman West, Bert Smith, and William Mauermann are receiving exterior paint this week. The Felix residence at First and West Cherry streets is undergoing an exterior decorating project, replacing wood siding with brick.
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Herman West Madison Arenue
Bert Smith
Clayton Street
William Mauermann
Felix
First
West Cherry Streets
Girl Scout Leader E W Guy elected to council post
Mrs E W Guy who leads the Mahoningtown Girl Scout troop is chosen to represent the Leader's Association in the New Castle Girl Scout Council.
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E. W. Guy
Mahoningtown
Leader's Association
New Castle
Seven Miles Added To Route No 8 In Mahoningtown
Mahoningtown rural route No 8 gains seven miles for Rural Carrier J F Boak. Extends 41.9 miles, longest in Lawrence county. Route starts 8 30 a m. covers Mt Jackson Fullerton Kyle and J C Robinson farms south of Mt Jackson. New road largely improved with minor fixes at Paden and John Robinson farms. Previously served from Enon Valley post office.
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Mahoningtown
Edwin M. McBride
J. F. Boak
Lawrence County
Mt. Jackson
Fullerton
Kyle
J. C. Robinson
Paden Farm
John Robinson Place
Mr. McBride
Enon Valley
Mercer Visitors Attend Alumni Event At Teachers State College
John Munnell and sister Mrs Frank Dodds of Mercer visited Mr and Mrs F F Yarian Friday evening. Lois Bell of Greenfield and sister Mrs Paul Osborne of this place attended their class alumni at Teachers State College Slippery Rock. Mr and Mrs Charles Barnes of Pittsburgh visited at aunt Mrs Jessie Osborne and Sunday their sister Mrs William Frantz and husband and niece Margaret Craig of New Castle were all day visitors. Mrs F A Hoagland and daughter Eleanor visited at the homes of Mrs Ina Porter and daughter Mrs Edward Mackey in New Castle. From Friday to Sunday Mr Hoagland and Paul joined them for dinner at Porter’s on Sunday.
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John Munnell
Frank Dodds
Mercer
F. F. Yarian
Lois Bell
Greenfield
Paul. Osborne
Slippery Rock
Teachers State College
Charles Barnes
Pittsburgh
Jessie Osborne
William Frantz
Margaret Craig
New Castle
F. A. Hoagland
Daugh
Ter Eleanor
Ina Porter
Edward Mackey
Giggling Spooners Disturb Malden Neighbors
In Malden Massachusetts residents reported noise from a group known as the Giggling Spooners parking their cars and making a stir. Police were called to quiet them or move along.
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International News Service
Malden
Mass
Spooners
Beverly Man Is Pioneer Motorist of the Country
Beverly Massachusetts resident J Elmer Wood age 69 has been named the pioneer motorist of the nation. He achieved the distinction driving a steam tricycle built in Beverly in a national contest.
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International News Service
Beverly
Mass
J. Elmer Wood
Wood
Steam Engine Apparatus Described in 1886 Account
A historical report notes an 1886 apparatus built with the late Andrew Philbrick, resembling a small steam fire engine. It features two side cylinders, a three horsepower engine, and the capacity to make two hundred pounds of steam in fifteen minutes.
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Andrew Philbrick
Debt solution via war trade proposal
A historical note suggests a drastic final solution to the debt problem: wait for a war and settle it through trade. The statement frames war as leverage to offset financial obligations. It reflects a stark, unsettled stance on national finances and foreign policy.
Conference Recipe Sparks Dice Based Exchange Plan
A cryptic note outlines an international conference framework centered on loading dice to create a sin swap mechanism. The proposal hints at staged negotiations, risk simulations, and a exchange of controlled misdeeds to balance power among participating nations. The plan remains unverified.
Women's Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Clark Home
Mrs C H Clark hosted the Madison Avenue Christian Church Women’s Missionary Society on Mt Jackson road. R A Franklin led devotion. officers were re elected: president Mrs Walter Waid, vice president Mrs Ada Robinson, secretary Mrs W G Wilkins, treasurer Mrs Clark with her mother Mrs Robinson as assistant. Lunch was served. Next meeting set for Bevan cottage Cotage Grove in late July.
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C. H. Clark
Mt. Jackson Road
Women’s Missionary Society
Madison Avenue Christian Church
R. A. Franklin
Walter Waid
Ada Robinson
W. G. Wilkins
John M. Bevan
Clark
Robinson
Ma honing Methodist Bible Class Meets For Summer Break
The McCoy Bible class of Ma honing Methodist church met on Thursday evening with Mrs. William Beiersmith on North Mercer Street and concluded activities until fall. Yesterday's gathering was well attended and Mrs. Beiersmith acted as hostess. A business meeting followed with dues paid, then a social period. The hostess, aided by Mrs. Will Logan and Mrs. Sam Fowler, served a delicious lunch.
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McCoy
Mahoning
Westminster Guild Meeting Postponed to June 8
Westminster Guild of the Ma honingtown Presbyterian church postponed tonight’s meeting to next Thursday night June 8.
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Westminster Guild of the
Mahoningtown
Augusta Statzer Auxiliary Update
Members are reminded there will be no meeting next Monday evening. A meeting is scheduled for June 19.
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Augusta Statzer Auxiliary
Seventh Ward Personal Notes Details Visitors and Illnesses
Eddie Lavendar of Painesville Ohio visits Junior Reed on Cherry street. Robert Booth admitted to Jameson Memorial hospital for treatment. Mrs W F McClurg patient at Jameson Memorial hospital. Philip Thomas of East Cherry street back home after Michigan visit. Paul Klingensmith and Dorothy Miller spent Tuesday in Painesville. Matilda Rainey ill with tonsillitis at home, reported better. Mr and Mrs R H Barker of Cleveland avenue visited Baltimore Maryland earlier this week. Mr and Mrs Hiram Coates and daughter Eleanor of Chicago returned home after a ward visit. Mildred Gilmore of Oakmont accompanied them to Chicago as guest.
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W. F. McClurg
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Philip Thomas
East Cherry Street
Michigan
Paul Klingensmith
Dorothy Miller
Painesville
Ohio
Matilda Rainey
Darlington Avenue
Hiram Coates
Eleanor
Chicago
Mildred Gilmore
Ofg
Oakmont
Local Social Notes From New Castle And Nearby Areas
E Lackawannock Ben Boston visits his daughter Mrs James Osborne in New Castle. Theodore Speer has returned from Mercer hospital and is slowly improving. Mrs Park Hay and Sadie Mae Foltz attend Mount Jackson high school commencement. Mr and Mrs James Fobes of Highland Heights visit aunt Mrs J W Humphrey. Bert Humphrey and family dine with J W Humphrey. Howard Pyle visits son Howard in Sharon and attends Memorial at Lowellville. Jos Bowen and son Clyde and Lew Douds visit Mrs D B Cosgrove at Wampum. Mrs Eugene Foltz of Pittsburgh visits during weekend. Mrs Frank Fair visits Belle Hawthornes ill at home. Mr and Mrs Charles Munneil continue local visits.
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Ben Boston
New Castle
James Osborne
Theodore Speer
Mercer Hospital
Park Hay
Betty
Sadie Mae Foltz
Mount Jackson High School
James Fobes
Highland Heights
J. W. Humphrey
Bert Humphrey
Greenville
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Lipton’s Tea
Argo
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Creat Failantic & Pacific
Youngstown Warehouse Central Division
McCoy Bible Class
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Seventh Ward Personals
Eddie Lavendar
Painesville, C
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Cherry Street
Robert Booth
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