Fourth of July celebration planned in New Castle area
A July fourth event was arranged at a meeting of the general committee in New Castle. The program includes a parade, athletic contests at Cascade Park, a 6 p.m. ball game, and music and dancing with folk dances by national groups. A talk by President Crawford Allegheny College is planned, with Peter Capitola handling the band. Fireworks legality is being reviewed, and Adolph Green was named to the Finance committee.
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New Castle
Thomas W. Dicks
Cascade Park
Wil
J. H. Garrity
B. A
P. d Company
Mary J. I. Muffley
Crawford Allegheny College
Craw
Peter Capitola
Adolph Green
Sam Kennedy
Board of Trade
Yankees Drive German Attack at Marne Near Chateau Thierry
American Marines and allied forces repelled a German rush across the Marne near Chateau Thierry. Lieut. John T. Bissel led a crossing to seize a key bridge while French and American gunners halted the enemy with machine-fire and coordinated assaults along both river banks.
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Chateau Thierry
Marne
Soldiers of the Sea
Capa
John T. Bissel
Pittsburg
West Point
No. 4
Bissel
Cha- Thierry
Mericans
Chaerry
Fontaine
Front Line Hell Described By Serviceman Harve Robinson
A letter from W H Robinson, in France with the 116th Infantry supply company, recounts 26 hours of battle with machine gun fire and a 220 centimeter roar. He expresses pride in serving Uncle Sam and notes rest camp ruins, a forthcoming gold charm, and hope to return home to honor his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Weisman
France
W. H. Robinson
Freedom
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Uncle Sam
Harve
Reynolds residents attend Woodlawn High graduation
Miss Margaret Preston and Mrs. Harry Preston along with Mrs. John Lewis of Reynolds street attended the Woodlawn high school graduation last evening. Their niece Miss Alberta Hughes was among the graduates.
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Margaret Preston
Harry Preston
John Lewis
Reynolds Street
Woodlawn High School
Alberta Hughes
Carmen strike blocks Youngstown & Ohio River trains
In East Liverpool on June 6 30 motormen and conductors of the Youngstown and Ohio River Railroad walked out demanding higher wages for their work causing a disruption to service between East Liverpool and Salem.
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Y. & O. Carmen
East Liverpool
Youngstown
Indictments for Murder and Related Charges
Jury returns murder indictments against Boza Draskovitch and John Doe alias Gravel Korzol for the Sacco killing en route to Hillsville with Paymaster A. D. Farrell. other charges include robbery and felonious assault. Maryck Zerke convicted of murder awaits new trial decision. others at large. Additional true bills include several liquor sales charges and false representation cases involving multiple defendants.
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Louis Sacco
Boza Draskovitch
John Doe
Gravel Korzol
Sacco
Hillsville
A. D. Farrell
Johnston Linestone Company
Maryck Zerke
Emery
Commonwealth
Julia Fedda
Rocco de Genjaro
Augustine Buccari
Mike Coupas
Guiseppe Casillo
Archillo
Fedda
War effects on Sunday schools being considered
War impact on Sunday schools discussed as 570 total losses recorded and 52 of 118 county schools in front line. Meetings aimed to boost attendance by ten percent for food conservation with committees named and a record day planned for June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W T. Burns
William M. White
O. A. Rodgers
William H. Davies
J. Elmer Campbell
R. S. Young
C. E. Parsons
J. A. Cosby
M. B. Riley
F. M. Calderwood
Prepare To Guard On Coast Cities
The Pennsylvania War Board authorized Lt Col Henry W Shoemaker to travel to Europe to study air defense systems. Gov Brumbaugh designated him as the state’s representative. he will report back September 15 and serves without pay. Mahoning County, Youngstown reports over six thousand men have joined U S fighting forces, eight hundred left last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
State War Board
Henry W. Shoemaker
Altoona
Youngstown, CO
Mahoning County
United States
Cavender Writes Letter From France
Mrs E J Cavender of West Washington Street receives a letter from her son James J A Cavender now in France. He writes of Mothers Day services with AEF, mass at 7 15, one year in the army, and his resolve to follow the flag. He includes a poem and signs as Private First Class Cavender with the American Red Cross Military Hospital No 1 AE F France.
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E. J. Cavender
West Washington Street
James J. A. Cavender
France
Mother
American Red Cross Military Hospital
No. 1
Ae.f
Elizabeth Kirk Wins At Y W C A High School Meet
Miss Elizabeth Kirk topped the High School Girls club of the Y M C A swimming meet at the second dam with 28 points. Madeline Nail was runner up with 14 points and Marjory Duff took third with ten points. Events included tandem swimming dead man’s float 50 yard dash umbrella race style swimming follow the leader shallow water race and a feet first dive.
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Elizabeth Kirk
Madeline Nail
Marjory Duff
Rainbow club special meeting at Highland and Martin Gantz
A special meeting of Rainbow clubs from Highland and Martin Gantz schools is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 4 15.
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Rainbow Clubs
Highland
Martin Gantz
Final Meeting of Revocation Club Planned for Park Avenue Home
The Revocation club schedules its year end gathering Monday at 8 pm hosted by Mrs. J. Martin at her Park Avenue residence. The event marks the club’s final meeting of the year with members invited to attend.
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J. &. Martin
Park Avenue
Teutons Can Never Win Daniels
Teutons suffer an unseen setback as Daniels claims a decisive victory, reshaping expectations in the matchup. Analysts note Daniels outperformed with a sharp strategic execution and crucial late plays.
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Teutons
Navy Secretary Urges Annapolis Class of 1919 Courage
Secretary Daniels told 199 Annapolis graduates they join a war climate where Germany cannot prevail. He cited America mobilizing forces of justice and liberty and urged the embryo ensigns to honor naval traditions, emulate heroes, and carry the war aims forward as Vice Admiral Sims’ message was read to them.
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International News Service
Annapolis
Germany
Paris
London
America
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Annapolis Naval Academy
Sims
French Drive Invaders Back Across Oise
German forces faced heavy resistance on the Aisne Marne front with local counterattacks. French gains north of the Aisne and in the Corey Longpont sector followed intense air and artillery action. American marines and French infantry on the Marne inflicted heavy losses, halting crossings and pushing German forces back.
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Salient
Marne River
Rheims
Marne
Picardy
Flanders
Paris
Aisne- Marne
Moulin-Sous- Touvent-Auterches-Vingre
Ourscamp
Montalagache
Villers Cotteret
Corey-Longpont
Noyon
Aisne
Longpont
Veuilly-La-Poterie
Veuilly-La
Patriotic War Savings Stamps Proposed for Fair Premiums
The Department of Agriculture suggests awarding War Savings Stamps as premiums at state and local fairs. The Lake Channel Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Agriculture proposed the plan, adopted as a resolution and sent to federal and state officials and fair associations nationwide. The idea is meeting strong approval.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agriculture of
Missionary society meeting on War Relief in France
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First M E Church will meet Friday at 3 PM with Mrs E N Baer of Neshannock avenue. The topic is War Relief Work in France.
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Foreign Missionary Society
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
E. N. Baer
Neshannock Avenue
France
Fines From Grocers Turned Over to Red Cross
In Cincinnati Ohio fines collected from local grocers are being turned over to the Red Cross. The money comes from sugar overcharge penalties and is gathered by representatives of the national food administration.
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Cincinnati
Red Cross
National Food Administration
Deaths of the Day Mrs. C. W. Ghost and kin
Obituaries note Mrs. Harriet Ann Ghost of 1031 East Washington Street dies at 83, born June 4 1835 in Venango County. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from her home. Also recorded are the deaths of Joseph Totten in Holland Michigan aged 77, and H W Johnson of Akron, with surviving family members and funeral plans.
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Harriet Ann Ghost
C. W. Ghost
East Washington Street
Venango County
John D
Nancy McWilliams
Ghost
C. N. Wharton
Joseph Totten
Westminster College
Holland, Mich
Washington Township
Lawrence County
Michigan
Death of Nicholas Medvich Aged 2 at Home
Nicholas Medvich aged 2 years and 6 months, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Medvich of 6 Cherry Street, died yesterday evening at 8 o clock of pneumonia at the parental home. Funeral services will be Friday at 9 am in St Michael's Church, with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery.
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Nicholas Medvich
Michael Medvich
Cherry Street
St. Michael’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Calvin Smith Elected Vice President of Greenwood Cemetery
Calvin Smith has been elected vice president of Greenwood Cemetery Company to oversee the business while a successor to C. C. Dickson is sought. Dickson resigns after seventeen years as president, with his tenure credited for major reorganization, road improvements, and the debt-free new superintendent home funded by supporters.
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Calvin Smith
Greenwood Cemetery Company
C. C. Dickson
Dickson
Greenwood
Shenango Valley Hospital Admissions and Birth Announcements
Admitted Harold Park Edinburg. Discharged Gibson children Frank Maxwell New Castle Henry McEwan Croton avenue Harry Harlet Mill street. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harry Smith New Middletown Ohio in Shenango Valley hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams Hillsville Ohio in Guenango Valley hospital.
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Harold Park
Edinburg
Gibson
Frank Maxwell
New Castle
Henry McEwan
Croton Avenue
Harry Harlet
Mill Street
Harry Smith
New Middletown
Shenango Valley Hospital
Arthur Williams
Hillsville
Guenango Valley Hospital
Realty Transfers Record With Small Sums Across Districts
A list of real estate transfers shows multiple transactions in various wards and towns. Values range from $1 to $3,000 with buyers including individuals and firms such as McCain Realty Co. and Trinity notes. Named parties include Thomas R. Lewis, Steve Kederain, Michael Winter, and Elizabeth M. Watson among others.
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Thomas R. Lewis
Steve Kederain
Fifth Ward
Wm. G. Howell
Michael Winter
Taylor
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Paul W. Clark
First Ward
James N. Fallis
John Lechner
Shenango
D. Franklin
Maude E. Queer
Wm. H. Davies
Second Ward
John Early
Elizabeth M. Watson
Third Ward
Catherine B. Yoho
George W. Koch
Perry
Wm. Richards
John A. Stiefel
Ellwood
Rachel Rebekah Lodge installing officers plan
District deputy Mrs Jennie Locke calls installing officers to assemble at Harmony street car station Friday at 7 15 p m to travel to Ellwood for installation.
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Rachel Rebekah Lodge
Jennie Locke
Harmony Street
Ellwood
Robbers Crack Safe at Box Theater in Wheeling
Robbers cracked a safe in the Box theater Wheeling West Virginia early today and escaped with 500 dollars.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Prisoners to be photographed and searched at jail
Grand jury reports to Judge Emery recommending sheriff search all visitors to the jail after an attempted jail delivery. Photographs of all prisoners urged for identification, plus a night watchman. Jury inspected cells noting bars severed but welded by acetylene. County buildings and roads receive repairs and paint. 44 indictments filed with 42 true bills and two not true.
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The
Register and Recorder
Prothonotary
Pittshure
Allegheny
Emery
Harbor Road
Covert’s Bridge
Jefferson Street
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Taylor Street
Harmony Company
Atlantic Avenue
Union and
Taylor Townships
Neshannock Avenue
Croton Avenue
New Castle Dry Goods Company
Grand
Duck Run
Smiley’s
Harmony
West Washington Street
Mahoningtown
Joseph Hannon
Hillsville
Bessemer Road
Butler Avenue
Street Car Strike Hits Newark Transit Demand
Newark motor men and conductors strike after the Public Service Railway refuses a flat 45 cent hourly rate and 65 cent overtime. The note adds that 8,000 Red Cross nurses serve in the army and navy corps, including 2,000 in France.
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Newark
Red Cross
Army
Navy
France
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Pres. Crawford
John R. Mendenhall
New Rochelle
N. Y
Jules P Mangold
McDonald
Louis
United States Army
D. P. Shaffer
D. P. Shafer
J. Linwood Eisenberg
James A. Chambers
George T. Weingartner
D. M. Marshall
W. G. Landes
Philadelphia
Four Square
Alfonso
Spain
Madrid
Cavender
James
Thee
Y. W. C. A. Notes
Mrs. Martin
Oise
Fontenoy
Aisne River
W. H. Johnson
Frank H. McMasters
Winter Avenue
Akron
H. W. Johnson
Grover Thompson
Clifford Johnson
McMasters
Sarah
Elizabeth McMasters
George Zahniser
Greenwood Asso
Prsi
Ark, N. J
Public Service Railway Corporation
New Jersey
Just
W.F. Dufford & CO
East Washington
CNION
Bell Phone
North ST
Chas. R. Kelley
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