Red Cross Volunteers Receive National Merit Certificates
The American National Red Cross in Washington DC sent meritorious certificates to Mrs John Elliott for Lawrence County auxiliaries and workers. The Business and Professional Women's Club and multiple church auxiliaries received honors for outstanding service during wartime and current efforts.
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American National Red Cross
Washington, D. C
John Elliott
Lawrence Coun
Elliott
National Red Cross
Wwe
Mabell H. Ballard
Mrs. Anderson
Grace C., Browne
Mary Browne
Mary G Bigley
Nora C. Burke
Hilda Bloomer
Alice Brunswick
Hazel M Boyd
Margaret S. Bechtel
Sue E. Cramer
Martha V. Dinsmore
Erma G. Eckert
Geraldine Fry
Ida Fraser
Margaret Garvin
A. Pearl Hockenberry
Jessica Jenkins
Lora M. Kaatz
Martha S. Matthews
Mary E. Martin
Margaret Montgomery
Russel Milliken
Nannie L. Mitcheltree
Jennie Nesbit
Theodore Pollock
Mildred Price
H. Elizabeth Parker
Genevieve Riddle
Ela Jane Smith
Marth Owens
Bertha A. Smith
Mary J. Scherger
Margaret Toeptier
Olive Webb
Bertha Smith
Jesse E. Carr
Wilson Booher
M. R. Booher
H K. Miller
G. E. Edwards
Wm. McCormick
W. Barkley
M. Jordan
S. J. McConnell
J. N. McConnell
John McConnell
Scott Kirk
H. M. Boyles
Geo. Hall
Clyde Fisher
E. McCreary
George Giamakos
Helen ValaSas
J. Kilima
Troops Train in Mud at Indiantown Gap Maneuver
At Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania the 28th Division under Maj. Gen. Edward Martin pressed ongoing training in rain and mud. The 111th Infantry captured Cherry Hill after hours of simulated combat as the division praised morale and endurance amid difficult conditions.
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International News Service
Indiantown Gap
28Th
Edward Martin
Cherry Hill
Mt. Gretna
56Th
111Th Infantry
South Side Picnic Planned at Cascade Park
Plans are underway for the annual south side community picnic to be held at Cascade Park on Wednesday July 16. Joseph Frengel has been named general chairman with remaining committee members to be announced. the event is sponsored by the South Side Board of Trade and South Side Civic Organization.
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South Side
Cascade Park
Joseph Frengel
South Side Board of Trade
South Side Civic Organization
USC Pledges Grow As New Castle Drive Seeks 20000
The United Service Organizations campaign in New Castle and Lawrence county pushes its total toward the 20000 goal. Today, donors are announced including $200 contributors Mrs David Jameson Emanuel Shenhan and $150 givers Alec Crawford Hoyt and Mrs Grace Phillips Johnson.
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New Castle
United Service Organizations Campaign Army
Lawrence County
Howard M. Burr
David Jameson
Emanuel Shenhan
Honey Furniture
Alec Crawford Hoyt
Grace Phillips Johnson
May Hoyt
Frank Hoyt
Charles B. Mayne
Misses Richardson
J. F. Perelman
New Castle Lime & Stone Co
Charles H. Johnson, Jr
J. C. Penney
Speer Marousis
William Marousis
Jack Gerson
David S. Pyle
J. B. Reis
Thomas H. Hartman
J. Preston Flaherty
Rotary Club
J. Clyde Gilfillan
R. L. Meermans
Guy J. Wadlinger
Eliah Kaplan
Eleanor R. Reis
Boyles Coal & Supply Co
G. R. Ralph
Joel McKee
R. C Love
Robert Wallace
Elizabeth D. Reis
Anna W. Trainer
Sam H. McGown
G. A. Carpenter
Adolph Green
H. C. Dinsmore
Stewart Foltz
Harry McKee
John A. Byers
Mary Agnew
A. B. Foster
Harry Gormley
Elizabeth Jevoy
C. J. Kirk
Jennie L. Morgan
Roy A. Long
J. C. Moore
C. C. McKibben
Orville
Dewey Praises Lawrence County U.S.O. Support
National U.S.O. Chairman Thomas E. Dewey commends Lawrence County for pledging 12000 dollars to U.S.O. efforts and sends congratulations via Patrick J. Flaherty, Johnson Bronze Co. president and Lawrence County campaign chairman. He says the achievement will stimulate communities nationwide.
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U.S.O
Thomas E. Dewey
Lawrence County
Patrick J. Flaherty
Johnson Bronze Co
USO Campaign Leaders Predict Larger Pledge Total
Campaign leaders say no final tally is available but pledge totals are expected to rise. General Chairman Patrick J. Flaherty warns a nationwide figure will be announced, with early reports showing $12,000 raised on opening night. A final report session is set for The Castle ton on Thursday evening June 12.
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USO
Patrick J. Flaherty
New York
Castleton
Bridge plan brought to New Castle grand jury action
Officials and citizens of New Castle testified to the need for a Neshannock Creek bridge near Mercer street to relieve traffic jams. The public hearing followed a scene tour and discussion of a projected $100 000 structure linking Washington street area to Grove Neal and Taylor streets.
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New Castle
Neshannock Creek
Mercer Street
Court House
James A. Chambers
William McElwee Jr
Glenn Throop
Washington Street
Charles B. Mayne
Jefferson Street
Grove
Neal
Taylor Streets
Washington
Butler Avenue
Louis B. Round
James B. Foster
B. N Hanlon
P. P. Butz
James E. Thomas
J. Leon Fink
H. L. Elder
Judge Grants Divorce in Katherine Joseph vs Sam Joseph
Judge W Walter Braham issued two opinions on Wednesday. The first divorces Katherine Joseph from Sam Joseph after viewing testimony that she was forced to marry at 17 by her father and that a wage claim was involved. The judge found enough evidence to support the claim.
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Braham
W. Walter Braham
Katherine Joseph
Sam Joseph
Seven Burned by Molten Metal in Big Ladle Blast
Seven workers were burned when a ladle carrying molten metal exploded near Worth Steel Co. in Claymont Delaware. Four were seriously injured and rushed to Chester hospital. an official investigation is ordered. Victims include William Price Homer Bover Anthony Richards Richard Pettit Matthew Fullner John Demouth and Michael Yarowski. The plant serves national defense orders and was at capacity.
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International News Service
Claymont
Del
Worth Steel Company
Chester Hospital
William Price
Worthland
Homer Bover
Boothwyn
Anthony Richards
Traymor
Richard Pettit
Matthew Fullner
Coatesville
John Demouth
Michael Yarowski
Chester
Worth Steel Plant
Marcus Hook
Luncheon to Honor Flag Day President
A luncheon at noon on Saturday June 14 in the Castleton Hotel honors William T. Kerr national president of the American Flag Day Association and his wife. Sponsored by the Lawrence Chapter D A R the event invites women’s organizations to participate with reservations coordinated by Mrs. E Blanning and Mrs F E Sowersby on request.
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William T. Kerr
American Flag Day Association
Lawrence
Daughters of the American Revolution
Castleton Hotel
E. Blanning
Lincoln Avenue
F. E. Sowersby
Winter Avenue
Weekend visitors and library program noted in Edenburg area
Emma Shoaf of Cochranton visited Edenburg. Albert Wigton and Ray McKay called on relatives in Edenburg Hillsville and New Castle. June 5 library program in township building. John Robinson and Joan visited the Gibbs. Saxon Shaffer stayed with grandparents the Raubs. Cook Willey families joined Willeys for a weekend at the north side home.
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Emma Shoaf
Cochranton
Albert Wigton
Robert Reed
Youngstown Hospital
Ray McKay
Andrew Patterson
New Castle
Mabel Anangst
Ida Hammers
John Robinson
Joan
Roy Gibson
Edenburg
Hillsville
Saxon Kay
John Shaffer
Roy Raub
Jackson Street
Vina Cook
Carl
Evelyn
Everett and
Lloyd
Cardington
Lawrence Flickenger
Jackie
Kenneth
Youngstown
Paul Willey
Bobby
Doris
McKeesport
Herbert Willey
North Side
Two Pennsylvania Doctors Honored With McCrae Award
International News Service reports Philadelphia physicians Dr. Alexander Rush and Dr. Robert Norris receiving the first annual Thomas McCrae award for developing a system to avert hemorrhages that endanger newborns.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Hospital
Thomas McCrae
Alexander Rush
Robert Norris
Brother Dies in Steubenville Death Notice
D G Piper of 910 Rose Avenue reports the death of his brother Leslie Piper of Steubenville Ohio who passed away Wednesday morning. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday morning in Steubenville.
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D. G. Piper
Rose Avenue
Leslie Piper
Steuben Ville. O
Steubenville
Bessemer Class Receives Diplomas in Commencement
Bessemer high school's 22nd annual commencement featured seniors in the auditorium with town participation. Doris Campbell and Theresa McCree spoke on Careers for Women and Isolation. poems and musical numbers by Mildred Valentine Anna Bundura Leonard Anderson Frank Tom Asello June Weitz and Frank Galetta highlighted the program. Roy De Arment presented diplomas as Samuel Patronite led the class.
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Bessemer High School
Doris Campbell
Theresa McCree
Miss Campbell
Miss McCree
Mildred Valentine
Anna Bundura
Leonard Anderson
Frank Tomasello
Frank Galetta
June Weitz
Samuel Patronite
Mary Ferk
Roy DeArment
Bessemer Board of Education
Grandson of William Fletcher Transferred from Hawaii to Brooklyn
Private William T. Fletcher, son of Mr and Mrs William Fletcher of 1308 Cunningham Avenue, has been transferred from the Hawaiian Islands to Brooklyn New York after about two years of service. He completes three years in September and has won several sharpshooting medals.
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William Fletcher
Cunningham Avenue
William T. Fletcher
Hawaiian Islands
Brooklyn
New York
Governor Signs Police Measure in Harrisburg
Governor Arthur H. James signed a bill granting police in third class cities the right to appeal fines suspensions or discharges. The measure, sponsored by Reps Delbert W. Dalrymple of Erie and Albert S. Readinger of Berks, was announced in Harrisburg on June 5.
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Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Delbert W. Dalrymple
Erie
Albert S. Readinger
Berks
Six New Castle swimmers lead Learn to Swim campaign
Six outstanding swimmers from New Castle will instruct boys in the New Castle Y M C A Learn to Swim campaign starting Monday June 9. The instructors are Lee Newt Campbel John Fraser Harold Dickson George Walters Norman Rhodes and William Eakin. More names will be announced later. Coupons for entry must be signed by the boys today and mailed to the Y M C A office.
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New Castle
Lee “Newt” Campbel
John Fraser
Harold Dickson
George Walters
Norman Rhodes
William Eakin
Marriage License Applications Listed for Ellwood City Area
Roney Reino of Ellwood City and Corinne Amadio of New Castle. Omar D. Bowers and Alma S. Marburger of Ellwood City. Charles Turok of Ellwood City and Rose Schnitzki of Koppel. Patrick S. Mele of Youngstown and Angeline DiSchievo of Youngstown. Applications appear in local notices for area couples.
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Roney Reino
Line Avenue
Ellwood City
Corinne Amadio
Hamilton Street
New Castle
Omar D. Bowers
Alma S. Marburger
R. D
Evans City
Charles Turok
M. R
Rose Schnitzki
Koppel
Patrick S. Mele
Youngstown
Angeline DiSchievo
Special Meeting Called by Legion of Honor in New Castle
Commander Chris G. Walker announced a special Legion of Honor meeting this evening to outline plans for special work at the upcoming Consistory reunion next week. Lunch will be served at the close by the kitchen committee.
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Chris G. Walker
Legion of Honor of the
Humbert Society Gala Planned in East Division Hall
Several hundred people are expected to gather in King Humbert hall East Division Street Saturday evening for a gala party sponsored by the King Humbert Society. The event will start promptly at 9 o clock, Raymond Peluso announced today.
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King Humbert Hall
East Division Street
King Humbert Society
Raymond Peluso
Flower Show Set To Open At Lawrence Garage Friday
A large colorful flower show, deemed among the biggest in years, will open Friday at 2 pm at the Lawrence Garage on South Street. It runs Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday until 9 pm with a 10 cent adult admission. Proceeds go to the United Service Organization. The Lawrence County Garden club sponsors the event with exhibits arranged by local garden clubs and florists. Space is offered free of charge to participants.
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Lawrence Garage
South Street
United Service Organization
Lawrence County Garden Club
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