France Accepts Four-Power Pact to Secure Ten-Year Peace
Paris reports the French government has authorized its Rome ambassador to initial the four power peace pact with Germany Italy Great Britain. The accord aims to preserve European peace over the next decade amid Mussolini crafted terms and diplomatic shifts. In other news a drowning victim is identified as Carl Alden Powell born 1904. Funeral plans are set for June 8 at 3 p.m. with interment at Greenwood Memorial Park.
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William Parker
Paris
Rome
Mussolini
Council of Ministers
J. Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
Il Duce
Europe
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
France
Orville Potter
Carl Alden Powell
John F
Stella Walker Powell
Dorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan Powell
John F. Powell
Minnie Halyma
West Newton
Dorris Powell
Wilmington Avenue
H. C. Weaver
S. E. Irvine
Greenwood Memorial Park
Powell Loses Life in Shenango River Rescue Efforts
A police and rescue squad searched the Shenango River after Carl A. Powell disappeared in the water. Officers, a detective, and a chief joined in the effort with grappling gear and power lights. An expert swimmer attempted to assist but faced muddy water conditions.
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Jack Herbert
J. R. Kirschner
Showalter
Harper
Haven
Carl A. Powell
Shenango River
A. G. Harper
Cecil Suber
Ray Showalter
William Shaner
C. C. Horner
John F. Haven
Public School Term Ends Amid Street Day Parade
The town marked the last day of school with children in best frocks and clean waists marching downtown. For three months no summer classes will be held and schools will be silent until after Labor Day. Excitement and plans filled the day despite a few who failed, while neighborhoods anticipate a noisy summer with garden and lawn activity.
Lay Cornerstone For Post Office Soon In Undecided Date
The monthly report notes 28 plus percent progress with 11.6 percent since Myers took over. A $209,827.56 contract has $42,700 spent on construction. Sandstone shipments from Clearfield county slow. 32 workers employed in May across mechanics laborers and offices as framing of the first floor and granite base trim proceed.
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Clearfield County
Myers
Police Respond to Highland School Fire Escape Activity
Police officers were detailed to Highland school due to a group of boys climbing fire escapes and opening windows. Superintendent of buildings S. G. Ligo was notified by the police.
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Highland School
G. Ligo
Flying Squadron swimmers face abrupt setback in county event
Lawrence county's notable swimmers were preparing for an upcoming organization when a tragic accident struck before they could be notified. Rescue efforts followed as senior high students gathered on the East Washington street bridge railing awaiting news. The community looks to the Cathedral commencement tonight where a proud graduating class will be welcomed. The Y M C A will offer ten days of free swimming lessons for boys aged 10 to 16 starting June 12.
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Lawrence County
East Washington Street Bridge
County Sends 84 In Forest Army Group Entrainment
A long list of names and addresses appears for a county draft call, noting 84 men to report for Forest Army group training. Substitutes for the second contingent and various delivery locations are listed, with numerous R F D and street addresses across towns. The item reads like a local public notice detailing names, addresses, and substitutes for enlistment training.
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County
Forest Army
Jersey City Sergeant Dies After Blood Transfusion Stint
International News Service reports Jersey City Sergeant Alfred J. Dress aged 41 died recently from a heart ailment. He had donated blood for transfusions eleven times over the past seven years.
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International News Service
Jersey City
Alfred J. Dress
First concrete poured for Boulder Dam milestone
Boulder City Nevada June 6 Signalizing the final phase of one of man's greatest engineering jobs the first concrete of Boulder Dam will be poured today Officials of contractors and reclamation service attend amid cheers of workmen The pour takes place at 540 feet on one of 230 columns and begins a 27 month construction period using almost 5 000 000 barrels of cement daily a train load.
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International News Service
Boulder City
Nev
Boulder Dam
Reclamation Service
Grand jury returns seven true bills five not true
The grand jury reported seven true bills and five not true bills this morning. Foreman Ralph S Reed of Boyles Avenue led the panel. True items include William Young robbery James S Gordon operating a motor vehicle intoxicated Vernie Cummings assault and battery Vernie Cummings obstructing a legal process Harry Shaw issuing worthless checks two indictments Riley Cameron larceny. Not true bills list Willis H Lingenfelter aggravated assault and battery Louis Soria pay the costs J P Buchanan assault and battery prosecutor R B Buchanan pay the costs William Marshall selling intoxicating liquors Owen Barnes assault and battery John Gudyk assault and battery George Gudyk pay the costs.
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Ralph S. Reed
Boyles Avenue
William Young
James S. Gordon
Vernie Cummings
Harry Shaw
Riley Cameron
Willis H. Lingenfelter
Louis Soria
J. P. Buchanan
R. B. Buchanan
William Marshall
Owen Barnes
John Gudyk
George Gudyk
Forest recruits from four counties leave tonight for Fort Washington
A large group from four counties departs tonight by special Pennsylvania Railroad train from West Side Station for Fort Washington Maryland for preliminary army training. Major William Buerkle leads the Pittsburgh district recruiting effort with sergeants, corporals, and a medical officer directing physical examinations. Local emergency relief boards and civic leaders from Venango Mercer Butler and Lawrence counties organize supervision and support for the group.
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West Side
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fort Washington
Regular Army
Pittsburgh
William Buerkle
Kline
Jodoyn
Warrick
Fulgier
Kennedy
McKelvey
Tighe
Mejack
P. J. McFadden
G. 8. Bennett
Lawrence County Emergency Relief Board
R. L. Meermans
George Mahaney
West Middlesex
Charles Steger
Sharon
R. £. English
Grove’ City
Askum-Does a fish diet strengthen the brain
Perhaps not, but going fishing seems to invigorate the imagination.
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Askum
Tellum
Westminster Outdoor Graduation Ends College Year
The Pittsburgh Xenia Seminary conducted an outdoor commencement with Dr Williamson criticizing society's ills and urging an aristocracy of intelligence. Miss Sara Elizabeth Long delivered the valedictory on personal development and social welfare careers. Dean Freeman presented 85 degrees including AB BS and BBA, with honors for economics and music. A Tri-State gold medal and silver cups capped the event before benediction and a recessional by the college band.
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Pittsburgh-Xenia Seminary
Williamson
Sara Elizabeth Long
Bellefonte
Miss Long
Charles Freeman
R. F. Galbreath
Freeman
Galbreath
John D. Lowther
Gerald Newton
New Wilmington
Samuel Merriman
Wilmerding
Herbert Smith
New Castle
J. Ralph Neale
Cameron
Deaths of the Day Mrs Emily Barnhart LeVier
Obituary notices for Emily Barnhart LeVier and James Adam Swisher list deaths in Lawrence and Beaver counties with service details. LeVier died at 1 02 am at her son’s home after eight weeks illness. Swisher died after a five day illness following a stroke. multiple family survivors and memorial plans noted for each. Funeral and interment arrangements are provided, including church affiliations and burial sites.
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Emily Barnhart LeVier
L. L. Barnhart
Court Street
Beaver County
James Morrow
Wilmerding
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Pittsburgh
W. H. Barnhart
Jenks
Okla
J. F. Barnhart
Burton
Kans. L. L
This City
W. C. Wirth
Charles Brown
W. A. Holbin
Chicora
George Kenyon
Indianapolis
Ind
Harris Greenwood
Ellwood City
J. H. Morrow
New Castle
Charles Morrow
Jemima James
Sara Morrow
Margaret Gertzinger
Barnhart
A. M. Stump
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
James Adam Swisher
Beaver Township
Lawrence County
Thomas M
Eliza Gilmore Swisher
Petersburg
Presbyterian Church
Elsie ,McCaughrey Swisher
Ralph
Bert Swisher
Oo Ferree
North Beaver Towns
Paul Long
Stewart Place
R. M. Stump
A. C. Dietterle
Anna Dietterle
Walter Haug
Thomas Jones
Greenwood Cemetery
John Figuly
Fred Singer
J. Leonhardt
Walter Knoblock
A. Long
Andrew Krestel
B. Mottle
Another Arrest in Kidnapping Case Continues
Leaders of the kidnapping gang gave $2,200 to hold for his brother Bill. Ellsworth spent $1,795 of the ransom, and Detective Chief Higgins notes the difference. Bernard says Click wanted the money to silence him. detectives recovered $16,000, over half the city funds for the safe return.
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Ledders
Bill
Ellsworth
Thomas Higgins
Bernard
Click
Double Liability Question Argued In Bank Case
Arguments were heard at court today in the case of Charles E. Law head, receiver for a West Virginia bank, against Earl M. Craig, executor of the late Percy Craig. The case centers on alleged double liability on bank stock when a bank in which a person holds stock goes into receivership.
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Charles E. Lawhead
West Virginia
Earl M. Craig
Percy Craig
Car Crash Report Merges Names On North Mill Street
Catherine Lewis of 503 Ell Avenue reported Monday she was driving William Selby's car north on North Mill Street when a vehicle with Ohio license 311 891 swerved from the curb, forcing a collision that damaged both cars and her own vehicle.
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Catherine Lewis
Ell Avenue
William Selby North
North Mill Street
Ohio
Beers Claim to Slimness Promoted by Vannay Program
An advertising pamphlet touts a fat loss treatment called Vannay claiming fat disappears and weight drops with no exercise. It promises a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
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Poe
Europe
Atarion
Vannay
Love & Megown
Chicago Heat Wave Expands Eastward Across the Nation
A severe heat wave grips much of the country with Louisville reporting 82 at 9 a.m. and forecasts predicting higher temperatures tonight. Los Angeles stays cooler with 52 to 65 degrees, San Francisco at 58, while Indianapolis nears 84 at 9 a.m. and officials expect yesterday’s 88 degree high to be surpassed.
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Louisville
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Indiana
Indianapolis
Mercury
Polite Upper Class Exploits Money from Others
A sharp critique argues that the upper class preserves elegance while extracting wealth from others through subtle, high society means, illustrating a social dynamic where affluence masks financial coercion.
Highland Boy Run Into Auto at School Dismissal
Seven year old Dick Moorhead of 336 Park Avenue ran into a southbound car driven by Mrs H H Rosenthal near Highland School as students were dismissed. He was placed in her vehicle and taken to Jameson Memorial Hospital where doctors found minor injuries including a few loosened teeth.
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Highland School
Dick Moorhead
James Moorhead
Park Avenue
H. H. Rosenthal
Garfield Avenue
Teeth and Lip Cut Incident Recounted
A man sustained dental damage and a lip cut before being escorted home by Mrs. Rosenthal. The brief note records the injuries and the assistive transport without further context or details.
High Classes End Expect Attendance To Soar Next Fall
Senior High students wrapped up the current term while the student body gathered briefly for a final semestral assembly. Principal F. L. Orth predicts next fall's attendance will surpass all prior records at the school. University of Denver experiments claim snails can be taught.
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F. L. Orth
University of Denver
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