Little Girl Dies After Auto Crash Near Clover
Edith Lucile Derrow aged about six died at Shenango Valley Hospital after noon injuries from being struck by George S Long’s car on the Wilmington road near the Field club grounds. Long, Dr Trainor, and Dr Ramsey were returning from a golf tournament. witnesses say the car slowed at the curve but the grade caused the vehicle to roll. The report continues on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Lucile Derrow
Shenango Valley Hospital
George S. Long
Wilmington Road
Clover
Field Club
Mr. Long
C. E. Trainor
W. S. Ramsey
Greenville
Dr. Trainor
Dr. Ramsey
Dr. Zerner
Mrs. Emma M. Graham Dies After Brief Illness at Home
Emma M. Graham wife of Attorney A M Graham died at 207 Park Ave West Wednesday June 6 at 9 30 p m after a three day illness attributed to complications after influenza She was 50 born December 29 1873 in Chewton Pa daughter of Henry W and Kezia M Guy longtime resident of the county She was a member of First Baptist Church Eastern Star New Castle Chapter 105 Y W C A director and treasurer of the local Y W C A Survived by her husband mother and brothers and sisters Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev Percival H Lynch and Rev H J Whalen officiating. Burial in Graceland cemetery Private interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Graham
A. Martin Graham
Park Avenue
Chewton
Henry W. Guy
Kezia M. Guy
First Baptist Church
Graham
New Castle
Order of the Eastern Star
Kezia Guy
Laura Roher
Clara Wellhausen
Ernest
Scott Guy
Susanna Roberts
Radnor
Ohio
Percival H. Lynch
H. J. Whalen
Greensburg
Graceland Cemetery
When earth's last jazz lyric is written and Dixie fades
A reflective verse imagines a future when Dixieland songs cease and jazz writers stop, predicting a quiet era with the birds sweeping golden paths and no more Dixieland tunes. The speaker hints at weariness with overbearing writers and a serene far-off milestone of eighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Dixie
Start Viaduct Work On Next Wednesday
Equipment of the Independent Bridge Company of Pittsburgh and John Byers as subcontractor is moved to the ground for the Gardner Avenue viaduct project. Engineer C. H. Milholland says actual construction will start next Wednesday after Friday conference with Traction Company and City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Bridge Company of Pittsburgh
Gardner Avenue
John Byers
C. H. Milholland
Milholland
The
Traction Company
Declining Birth Rate Shown In Census Figures
Census bureau data show 22.7 births per thousand in 1922 down from 24.4 in 1921. North Carolina records the highest rate at 30 and Washington 18, while Maine leads deaths at 14.7 per thousand and Idaho the lowest at 8.1.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
North Carolina
Northwest
Maine
Idaho
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Finegan Matter Still Unsettled
In Harrisburg on June 7 the fate of Dr. Thomas E. Finegan as public instruction superintendent for a four year term remains unresolved. Rival negotiations among supporters Governor Pinchot and Senator Barr blocked a final answer to a temporary appointment. Talks continue to avoid any plan requiring resignation and a decision could come today or be postponed to next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Thomas E. Finegan
C. M. Barr
Allegheny
Pinchot
Dr. Finegan
Barr
Central Christian Awards Contract To Smith and Bauman
Central Christian church board awarded the remodeling contract to Smith and Bauman for 10 to 12 thousand dollars. Work begins once materials are gathered and will expand Sunday school capacity with a new kitchen and auditorium improvements. Pulpit and choir loft will be rearranged, lighting updated, and painting completed before remodeling starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Board of
Central Christian Church
Smith and Bauman
Citizenship Denied for Refusal to Help in War Time
At the naturalization court Judge Emery refused to consider 156 applicants who would not serve in U S or their native armies during World War I. Those willing to serve in their own country were heard. One applicant Mrs Mary Leversage of 524 Park Way attended. All were examined on constitution and government knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization Court
Emery
United States Army
S. T. Christian
C. W. Starlifer
Pittsburgh
Mary Leversage
Birmingham
England
Park Way
College Students Hurt In Accident At Clover
Three Westminster College students were injured when their car overturned on the Wilmington road at Clover four miles north of New Wilmington. J. O. Courtney H. H. Graham and Miss Alice Davidson were taken to the hospital and not seriously hurt. Miss Margaret Purcell, visiting Miss Davidson, was the fourth passenger. The group was en route to McConnell's Mills for a picnic when they turned to let another car pass and the vehicle overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Clover
New Wilmington
Westminster College
J. O. Courtney
H. H. Graham
Alice Davidson
Margaret Purcell
Hadeen
Chicago Police Seek 15 Women As Murder Suspects
Chicago police seek fifteen women linked to a daylight murder in which Richard Tesmer was shot before his wife. The hunt targets women familiar with city underworld haunts as Mrs. Tesmer reviews released suspects and photographs for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International News Service
Richard C. Tesmer
Crowe
Cook County
House Passes State Code By Vote 148 to 32
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pinchot reorganiza tion bill passed the state house by 148 to 32 after amendments. Representative Alexander led a failed filibuster by reading yesterday’s journal. the bill now goes to the senate for concurrence before the governor. Alexander voted no and filed reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
International News Service
Harrisburg
Alexander
Senate
Journal of Yesterday
Goodnough
McVicar
First Eagle Scout in Lawrence County Achieves Rank
William Wallace of Boy Scout Troop No. 1 becomes Lawrence County’s first Eagle Scout earning the highest rank in scouting. The ceremony also awards a five dollar gold piece donated by J Lee Calahan Scout Executive along with the badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace
Boy Scout
Lawrence County
Scout Council
J. Lee Calahan
Crooks Named Moderator At North America Synod
Rev. E. A. Crooks of New Castle was selected moderator of the 94th annual Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America meeting at Winona Lake Indiana. Over 120 delegates attended with Crooks the first New Castle man to hold the post and D. C. Matthews and T. C. McKnight elected to clerical posts. The opening session also addressed key church matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Winona Lake
New Castle
Synod of the
Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
Indiana
E. A. Crooks
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Crooks
D. C. Matthews
New Alexandria
T. C. McKnight
Chicago
Boy Scout Camp Opening Postponed
Scout Executive J. Lee Calahan and the camp committee delay the opening of Boy Scout camp along Muddy Creek from June 11 to June 25 due to labor shortages. Troops 2 and 10 Pulaski Ellwood and Edenburg Harbor Bridge Ellwood and New Wilmington Troops will join Edenburg No 1 and Fred Poister at the later start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Creek
J. Lee Calahan
Pulaski
Ellwood
Edenburg
Harbor Bridge
Fred Poister
New Wilmington
Lightning strikes powder plant causing two mill explosion
A lightning bolt during a heavy storm destroyed the Press and Corning mills of Grasselli Powder at the Quaker Falls plant, blasting about 12 tons of black powder. Windows shattered in Lowellville Bessem er Hillsville Carbon and even a Pittsburgh to Youngstown train felt the blast. Workers sheltered safely. company loss estimated at 24000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Falls
Grasselli Powder Company
Lowellville
Bessemer
Hillsville
Carbon
Pittsburgh and
Lake
Rne
Youngstown
Powder Company
Attending State F O E Convention in Lancaster Pa
Chauncey Davis A Roy White and T Bert Iman delegates of the local lodge F O E attend the State convention in Lancaster Pa. George Wyman past president will be the delegate to the national F O E convention in Denver in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Davis
A. Roy White
T. Bert Iman
Arie
Lancaster
George Wyman
F. O. KE
Barbot Weeps As Curious Throng Strips Plane
Georges Barbot’s tiny flying Avienne crashed near Paulsboro New Jersey en route from New York to Washington. Curiosity seekers stripped cloth from the wings damaged the craft. Barbot was unhurt aside from minor bruises as he blamed headwinds and a faulty landing.
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Barbot
International News Service
Pine Valley
N. J
Georges Barbot
Paulsboro
Washington
New York
Avienne
Curtiss
Lieut
Valentine
Avieme
New Castle Band Ties For Fifth In National Contest
The New Castle high school band tied for fifth place at a national competition in Chicago, finishing just behind first place Fostoria Ohio. They earned a $100 prize as 27 bands were judged. The tie included New Castle Pa and Richland Center Wis with 29 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fostoria
Ohio
New Castle
Bart Richards
New
Chicago
Ill
New Castle High School
New Castle Band
William H. Santelman
United States Marine Band
Harrison Tech
Council Bluffs
Hyde Park
Richland Center
Wis
Frontier Days Invitation To Cheyenne Celebration
Chief Frank J. Connery today received the annual invitation to attend the Frontier Days celebration at Cheyenne Wyoming. The affair will be held July 24 to 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Connery
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. W. Strimater
Death Notices for Emma Graham Edith Derrow John Matinosky and Sara Mehissick
Mrs. Emma M. Graham age 50 of 207 1-2 Park Avenue. Edith Lucile Derrow age 7 of Wilmington Road. John Matinosky age 58 of Jackson Center. Miss Sara Mehissick age 70 of Mercer Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Graham
Park Avenue
Edith Lucile Derrow
Wilmington Road
John Matinosky
Jackson Center
Sara Mehissick
Mercer Street
Former New Castle Editor Attacked in Homestead Office
Bert F. Kline former New Castle editor now at the Homestead Messenger was assaulted in his office by Thomas Gillespie a Homestead police plainclothes officer. Reporter Joseph Arthur also injured with a head wound from a blackjack. Gillespie arrested charged with aggravated assault and battery after a hotel story provoked the incident. County detectives informed Alderman M A Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert F. Kline
New Castle
Homestead
Messenger
Thomas Gillespie
Kline
Joseph Arthur
Arthur
Gillespie
M. A. Riley
Michael McDermott
Snapshots Of Pests and Accidents Dot Pennsylvania News
Thousands report locusts from Maryland reaching coal regions near Hazleton area. crops suffer. Miner John Kruft 35 died after a dynamite blast at Girard mine, blown 50 feet down a chute. Gypsies in Greenville fined 25 dollars and costs for soliciting. Juror Levi Ruch fell ill of blood poisoning, ending a nine day trial in Allen. Truck farmer Edward Pugh 50 killed by a rock from quarry blast. West Middlesex council to pave Main North and Erie streets. special meeting planned. Robert Gates 10 drowns after straying from shore in Bundine Allegheny County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Girardville
John Kruft
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A. M. Graham
Arthur Mometer
Finegan
Senator Barr
Central Christian Awards
Smith & Bauman
Thomas J. Leyshon
Irene Shaffer
Guiseppe Bettucci
Mary di Simeone Leonardo
Percy Ro Lufton
T. . Wiltod
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Alex Liss
Matrona Bakon
James S. Workman
Hazel May Rodgers
Mur
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Middle West Cities
R. P. Church
F. O. E. Convention
America
Palm Beach
Fla
J. N. Smith
Sam Simmons
Mahoney City
Reno
Allen
Levi Ruch
Edward Pugh
Somerset
West Middlesex
Main
Erie
Robert Gates
Bundine
Allegheny County
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