Y W C A elects executive board and reports meals served
The Young Women's Christian Association elected its executive board for three and two year terms. Reports showed 55,324 meals served since August, receipts of 12,681.18 with expenditures of 12,433.23, and a large fund balance. The education and girls work programs expanded with new classes and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
C. H. Johnson
J. S. Martin
J. L. Stratton
J. A. Waddell
J. Lee McFate
J. M. Blackwood
Mary Vandivort
R. 8. Young
Y. W. C. A. War Fund
Lawrence County
Elder
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Company
Red Cross
Physical Educational Department
Germans balk in drive toward Paris and Aisne Marne front
Paris reports German attempts to advance between the Ourcq and Marne rivers were repulsed by French and Allied defense. Aisne Marne front sees heavy fighting with multiple villages contested as Germans press west of Soissons and north of Moulin Sous Touvent. Reinforcements to the sector are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villers- Cotterets
Noyon
Marne
Brimont
Rheims
Paris
Fort Pomelle
Prince von Buchau
Aisne-Marne
Aisné-Marne
Ourcq
Soissons
Teutons
Forelles
Mont Choisy
Oise
Aisne
Moulin Sous Touvent
Vingre
Submarine threat grows as coast guards brace for attacks
Officials report the submarine menace intensifies with coastal shipping under armed guard and new secrecy. Seaplanes and hydroplanes flood Long Island waters while ports reopen plans remain discretionary to naval authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
New York
Carolina
Lewes
Del
Long Island
Atlantic
Gulf
Mexico
Daniels
Washington
Dead Cat Returns After Ten Days Near Muskrat Trap
Elwood Shive of Spring Grove, Pa., mourned a missing cat for ten days then found it in a muskrat trap. The cat appeared frozen but revived moments after Shive brought the trap inside and warmed it. After milk and care the animal showed no lasting harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Elwood Shive
Shive
Captives Thrown Adrift After U Boat Encounter
Sailors from the Hattie Dunn and other ships were held aboard the German U-151 after Edna was sunk on May 26. Roker described life on the sub as the Americans roamed the engine room and deck before being released yesterday. The Germans claimed U-153 was their working partner with more submarines to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Dunn
Roker
Railroad Women's Overall Brigade Makes Public Debut
In Cincinnati on June 4 the first public appearance of the Rail road Women's Overall Brigade occurred at a railroad employees outing. The group consists of women who began work in local railroad shops within the last six months and wore overalls to symbolize their war service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Platinum Deposits Rumored in Serrania de Ronda Spain
Platinum deposits in the Serrania de Ronda mountains in southern Spain are said to be extensive. Reports note 12 to 14 rivers in the district could be profitably dredged for platinum gravel for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Serrania de Ronda
Copy Letters From Soldiers For The News
Readers who received letters from soldiers and wish to share them with The News should re copy them preferably on a typewriter but if unavailable copy in clear legible handwriting. Write on one side of the paper only, number the pages, and state who received the letter. Mail or bring to The News office.
Grand jury returns list of true bills and charges
The grand jury returned true bills on multiple cases including Com versus Ed Clark felonious assault and battery Com versus Jake Smith pandering Com versus Mike Lieff assault and battery Com versus Joe Palkovitz and Jon Givens breaking and entering Com versus William Griffiths larceny Com versus James Jackson aggravated assault and battery Com versus James Jackson larceny from person Com versus Charles Furey felonious assault and battery Not a true bill on Com versus Charles Furey Com versus Thomas Deep assault and battery Com versus Jesse Reed larceny Com versus W M Brown larceny from person A true drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Jake Smith
Mike Lieff
Joe Palkovitz
Jon Givens
William Griffiths
James Jackson
Charles Furey
Thomas Deep
Jesse Reed
W. M. Brown
Eagles greet Democratic nominee at city convention
Bonniwell is the Democratic candidate as Eagles members gather for a Pennsylvania convention. Prominent Eagles from Pittsburgh and York attend with speakers including Mayor Newell and District Attorney Muse. The event features a parade planned for tomorrow and a vaudeville show at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Edward Kurtz
Roberts
Thomas W. Dickey
America
R. &. Roscamp
Aerue
Newell
Clarence Mackay offers Harbor Hill for Red Cross use
Clarence H Mackay tendered Harbor Hill near Rosslyn Long Island to Henry P Davison for American Red Cross use. The 600 acre country home could serve as a base hospital due to proximity to the city and houses about 500 patients. The estate includes a farm dairy herd horses automobiles tennis courts a swimming tank and recreation facilities for convalescing soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence H. Mackay
Harbor Hill
Rosslyn
L. I
Henry P. Davison
American Red Cross
Eagles gather as past grand worthy president inspires crowd
A Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting features Burg, past grand worthy president, delivering a patriotic address. He praises the order’s principles of Truth, Justice, Equality and Liberty, notes members in Flanders, and underscores self restraint and aid for families of servicemen. May include Band concert and street lighting as part of the Eagles demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Bible
Flanders Field
Roscamp
Eagles
Duke of Abruzzi
E. C. Bonniwell
Frank E. Hering
The
Eagles Magazine
Denies Cruelty In Divorce Case
Mrs. Lissia M. Cooper denies cruel and barbarous treatment alleged by Gardner C. Cooper in a divorce petition and counsel fees request presented to Judge Emery. She says he deserted her and their 7 year old child on July 14 1917 and seeks fees for defense. Judge Emery granted a rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissia M. Cooper
Gardner C. Cooper
Emery
Steamer Grecian Anchors After Submarine Attack
Steamer Grecian lies at anchor near Vineyard Haven Mass with the crew of the torpedoed schooner Jacob M Haskell aboard. City of Columbus also nearby both vessels show no shelling marks and no boats permitted to depart while no word has come ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Savannah
City of Columbus
Jacob M. Haskell
Viewers Get More Time For Reports On Widening Project
Judge Emery granted an extension of time for filing reports of viewers in the matter of the widening of Neshannock Creek. The viewers have agreed on their damages schedule but a meeting with the property owner had not yet occurred. The report on the widening of City Line Street was also extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshannock Creek
Emery
To ‘Ie
Steret
Will Buy A Ford To Aid Farm Work
Lawrence county Public Safety committee votes to buy a second hand Ford truck to transport about 200 Pittsburg youths arriving to work on county farms. Funds from Pittsburg already secured purchase three Ford trucks for labor distribution during the crop season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Pittsburg
Deaths of the Day Mr. Taylor Buried
Funeral services for Clement C. Taylor were held at his residence 3 10 Hillcrest avenue yesterday afternoon with Rev C J Williamson of the Highland United Presbyterian church officiating. A quartet sang and pallbearers included Edward Iseman Warren Broadbent Frank Connery Charles Snyder Roy Sankey and Thomas C Armstrong. Burial followed at Oak Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement C. Taylor
Hillcrest Avenue
C. J. Williamson
Highland United Presbyterian Church
Gilbert
Eames
Eckles
Lindsay
Edward Iseman
Warren Broadbent
Frank Connery
Charles Snyder
Roy Sankey
Thomas C. Armstrong
Oak Park Cemetery
Funeral Services for Charles R. Clark at St Mary's
Funeral services for Charles R. Clark were held this morning at 9 o clock at St Marys church with solemn high mass read by Rev Fr O Shea Rev Father Brennan and Rev Father Moriarity. Pallbearers were Joseph Hannon James Gunning John Rice J F P Kennelly Joseph Martin and Bernard Rogan. Burial was in St Marys cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Clark
St. Mary’s Church
O’shea
Father Brennan
Father Moriarity
Joseph Hannon
James Gunning
John Rice
J. F. P. Kennelly
Joseph Martin
Bernard Rogan
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Isabelle Biddle held at home
Funeral services for Mrs Isabelle Biddle were held yesterday at 2 30 P M from the residence of her brother in law John Biddle on Hamilton street with Rev Thomas Cook of Maitland Memorial P M church in charge. The pallbearers were Hans Cliff John Jacobson Emer Charles Biddle and James Palmerton. Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Biddle
John Biddle
Hamilton Street
Thomas Cook
Maitland Memorial
Funeral for Agnes Keeling Held Saturday
The funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. R. G. Roscamp. Pallbearers included Evan Thomas Edward Rosser Clifford Phillips Richard Griffith Albert Hunter and John Evans. Burial followed in Niles Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Keeling
R. G. Roscamp
Evan Thomas
Edward Rosser
Clifford Phillips
Richard Griffith
Albert Hunter
John Evans
Niles, O
Ashland Child Ruth Samolie Dies At Age Two
Ruth Samolie two died yesterday at home of parents Mr and Mrs Sam Samolie of Ashland avenue Funeral services were held this morning burial in Valley View cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Sam Samolie
Ashland Avenue
Valley View Cemetery
Homemade Choir Delights Audience at Y W C A Fundraiser
A short playlet titled The Homemade Choir was staged by the Recreation club in the Y W C A auditorium to raise funds for delegates to the Silver Bay summer conference. Cast included Bertha Clark Sue Cramer Mary Browne Lucy Criswell Angy Sickafuse Olive Hays Winifred Criswell Alice Sterling Anna Shoaff and R E Johns William Pool and Harvey Brenner. Strawberries and ice cream sales boosted the total. Decorations featured national colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Club
Silver Bay
Bertha Clark
Sue Cramer
Mary Browne
Lucy Criswell
Angy Sickafuse
Olive Hays
Winifred Criswell
Alice Sterling
Anna Shoaff
R. E. Johns
William Pool
Harvey Brenner
Association
Troops Execute German Officers in Bohemian Regiments
In Berne on June 4, Germany demanded protection for German officers in Austrian Bohemian Slav and Czech regiments. The Seventh Slav regiment reportedly killed all its German officers, and the Czech Slovak Chassiers revolted and executed their German officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Germany
Austria
Shenango Valley Hospital Training School Nurses to graduate
The public is invited to the graduation exercises on Friday at 8 o clock in the YWCA auditorium. Four young women will receive diplomas after completing their training. A program of music and speeches is planned with no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley Hospital Training School
Afro-American lodge to Butler special car ride
Afro-American New Castle lodge No. 38 K of P will run a special car to Butler Sunday June 9 at 1.00 round trip. Those desiring to go notify committee Alex Williams Randoph Baker or Henry Engs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Lodge
K. of P
Butler
Alex Williams
Randoph Baker
Henry Engs
Marriage License Report for New Castle Couple
Mike Pollock of New Castle and Mary Gancy of New Castile obtained a marriage license. The couple listed New Castle as their residence and are planning a ceremony pending issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pollock
New Castle
Mary Gancy
New Castile
Martin named assistant Farm Labor Manager for Mahoning area
John 8. Martin of Park avenue a retired farmer in Mahoning Township has been chosen as assistant Farm Labor Manager and received his commission from Dr. John Frazees Philadelphia federal director for Penna. U S Public Service reserve. He will join Falkman at a luncheon on Saturday June 8 at the Y M C A to discuss campaign details with Team Captains and interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Martin
Park Avenue
Mahoning Township
John Frazees
Philadelphia
Penna
U. S. Public Service Reserve
Martin
Falkman
Free Employment Office
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Union 77
Farmers Excused From Serving On The Grand Jury
Three farmers summoned as grand jurors were excused by Judge Emery Monday morning due to pressing farm duties. Geo A Ort failed to respond to his name and A T Eckles of Union Township was appointed foreman. Judge Emery urged jurors to report bad roads or law infractions they've learned of since their summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
Geo. A. Ort
Third Ward
A. T. Eckles
Union Township
Auto Collides With Pole On West Washington Street
A car carrying three occupants stalled on a street car track on West Washington street and was hurled into a telephone pole before W. C. Duff's residence. The vehicle was badly demolished but all three occupants escaped with a bad shaking up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington Street
W. C. Duff
Farm Agent in New Wilmington Reports on County Work
Lawrence County farm agent H. R. Pickett visited New Wilmington on Monday to review efforts by Pittsburg area boys working on local farms. He plans to present several interesting reports upon his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
H. R. Pickett
New Wilmington
Pittsburg
Letters From The Boys Over There Arrive In France
The Rev. Dr. R G Roscamp reports Thomas J. Evans and Paul J. Sweeney have safely arrived in France. Both letters say they are all well and ready to help lick the Kaiser after a good trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Roscamp
France
Thomas J. Evans
Paul J. Sweeney
O. K
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Rainbow
Camp Canadohta
Camp Nephanin
Moving Picture
Yankees
Earl Carroll
Aviation Corps
Mieuienant -Carrol
United States Aviation Corps
Carrill
U Boat
Bonniwell
Democratic Party
Order
Eagle Magazine
W. J. Brennan
John W. Heller, Jr
York
John
Jefferson Street
Order of Eagles
John J. Corcoran
Corcoran
United States
George Muse
Dickey
Muse
Pitts
Clarence MacKay
Clair Eatce
Marc
Grecian
Public Safety Committee
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Clark
Mrs. Biddle
Mrs. Keeling
Ruth Samolie
Just
W.F. Dufford & CO
East Washington St
Union Phone
S. North
Chas. R. Kelley Puneral
Sutton
Se Ear Ae
Bell
Union
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