Death of W J Beck at his home shocks community
William James Beck aged 23 a well known local youth died suddenly Friday morning at 6 15 at his home on Youngstown Road He had worked on a farm Thursday and appeared in his usual health He was born October 25 1901 at Cliff Mine Pa a son of Sarah Brown and John B Beck He leaves several brothers and sisters and funeral arrangements to be announced later
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Youngstown
Mr. Beck
Shanango Valley Hospital
Cliff Mine
Sarah Brown
John B. Beck
Esther E. ‘Woods
Cora
Opelis
Heights
John H. Beck
West Park
David B
Pina Hollow Road
Harold
Sarah
Monument Proposal For Marshall At Indiana Capitol Lawn
Mayor Lew Shank leads a drive to erect a memorial for Thomas R. Marshall on the state capitol lawn funded by public subscription. The report also notes Britain’s 140,000 unemployed coal miners as a separate item.
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Marshall
Indiana Capitol
Cinternational News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Lew Shank
State Capitol
Thomas R. Marghall
America
Shank
Great Britain
Croton Scouts Show Training Triumph at Meeting
Croton Boy Scout Troop 5 held an evening meeting with a staged faint by scout Robert Abraham coached by Scout Master Davis. First class Scout Frank Fiorelli used a first aid kit and an ammonia capsule as others guided air and positioned a pad under Abraham’s shoulders. The troop planned a field meet on June 13 at the old country club grounds with an overnight hike June 19 to June 21, and noted Memorial Day service goodwill. George Ward and Branley Kwint, assistant scoutmasters, and Scout Master Davis received training diplomas to be framed.
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Croton
Mo. 5
Davis
Robert Abraham
Abraham
Frank Fiorelli
Eugene
Young
Yes
Old Country Club
George Ward
Branley Kwint
No Danger Here Of Ice Shortage
Local ice dealers voiced assurances there is no danger of an ice shortage despite a hot wave. With temperatures above 90, New Castle residents may need about 250 tons of ice. Lawrence Ice and Storage Co began its plant after a Tuesday start, capable of 210 tons per day. Dealers report demand not heavier than usual, but the past days have been brisk and overtime is common.
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Lncal
New Castle
Lawrence Fea and Storage Company
Thorson Wins Brick Pavement Contract in City Council
City council awarded J. B. Thorson a contract to brick Spruce Street from County Line to East Washington at a bid of 21 068 23. The council shifted from concrete after review and chose brick pavement for the street project. Councilman Davies moved for brick paving and Miller supported, securing Thorson’s award.
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City Council
J. B. Thorson
Spruce Street
County Line
East Washington Streets
Council
Davies
Miller
Thorson
Refresh Your Home With Bright Summer Decor
Small touches like bright cretonnes at windows wicker pieces and a fernery refresh a room. Cover floors with summery cool tugs for a fresh look. Shopping here makes the change inexpensive.
Councilman Lusk Presents Complaint Over Water Pressure
Councilman Lusk raised a complaint on low evening water pressure noted by Maryland residents. Davies and Solicitor White echoed issues of sprinkling lawns and demand for higher pressure. Lusk proposed asking the water company to increase pressure, observed mainly during conflagration.
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Bes Lusk
Maryland
Lusk
North Hill
Davies
White
Davies Paves Section Of South Jefferson Street
Councilman Davies won approval to have the city engineer draw plans and specifications for paving a portion of South Jefferson Street between Miller and Terrace avenues after motions by Davies and fellow councilors. An ordinance was prepared by the city solicitor.
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Davies
Jefferson Street
Miller
Terrace Avenue
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