Westminster Girls Pass Red Cross Life Saving Test
Two Westminster college girls Miss Carol Morrison of Butler and Miss Marian Quinn of Canton passed the American Red Cross Life Saving Test given in the college pool Saturday. Examiners were Jack Herbert and Edwin Geasa of New Castle. Geasa is a swimming instructor at the Ben Franklin school. The girls trained under Westminster swimming instructor Jack Hulme. The test covered front and back strangle hold releases and carrying subjects fully clothed in water along with resuscitation. Passing the test is the Red Cross highest honor in the Life Saving Corps.
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Westminster College
Carol Morrison
Butler
Marian Quinn
Canton
Jack” Herbert
Edwin Geasa
New Castle
Geasa
Ben Franklin School
Jack’ Hume
Westminster
Hulme
The
Red Cross
Life Saving Corps
Young American to Face French Firing Squad in Syria
Bennett J Doty of Biloxi Mississippi 25 a member of the French Foreign Legion is reported condemned to death and to face a firing squad in Syria. Reports from Washington Beirut and Paris say consular officials are seeking clemency. Official sources in Paris deny confirmation of the sentence or desertion and note Cairo broadcasts were uncensored.
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Ving Squad
Syria
Biloxi
Bennett J Doty
Lemuel Ti
Doty
Youngs Doty
French Foreign Legion
Legion
New Orleans
Paris
Washington
Bennet J. Doty
Gilbert Clair
Tennessee
State Department
Paul Knabenshue
Beirut
Gilbert Clare
Knabenshue
Damascus
Foreign Office
War Ministry
Bennett Doty
Foreign Legion
Cairo
Kiwanis Members From Three Cities Gather in New Castle
Kiwanis from Sharon Greenville and Grove City converge at New Castle Field Club for an intercity meeting this evening. A golf tournament is scheduled this afternoon and a banquet at 6:30 this evening as Kiwanis clubs nationwide join the international convention in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Greenville
Grove City
New Castle Field Club
Montreal
Father O Shea to Attend Eucharistic Congress in Chicago
Father F F O Shea pastor of St Marys Catholic church will attend the Eucharistic Congress in Chicago the week of June 20 He may be the citys only clergy representative and about a hundred Catholics plan to spend time in Chicago for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father F. F. O'Shea
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Chicago
Father O'Shea
Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus Tours West Point Visit
Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Crown Princess Louise departed by yacht to inspect the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Swed ish royal leader, a major general, toured the Hudsonsides and asked about geological features. He will attend a luncheon hosted by the New York Chamber of Commerce tomorrow.
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International News Service
New York
Crown Prince
Gustavus Adolphus
Crown Princess
Louise
West Point
United States Military Academy
America
Hudson River
New York Chamber of Commerce
Religious and Fraternal Gatherings Reported In Town
Livingston Missionary Circle meets Thursday at Mrs. William Wilcox home. Anna Kildoo Missionary Society gathers Tuesday in church parlors. Christian Endeavor Society hosts a social Friday at A. W. Bauman home. Ladies' Aid meets all day Thursday at Mrs. J. C. McConnell home. Devotionals led by Mrs. J. P. Allen, Isaiah reading. Mrs. Edward Mayberry reads Westoria Magnolia in Buenos Aires. Mystery Box led by Mrs. W. J. Marshall. Closing prayer by Mrs. J. Cc. Wimner. Refreshments after social hour by several hostesses. Next meeting a tureen dinner at Cascade Park at 1 o'clock July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Missionary Circle
William Wilcox
Cunningham Avenue
Anna
J. C. McConnell
East North Street
J. P. Allen
Isiaah
Edward Mayberry
Westoria Magnolia
Buenos Aires
W. J. Marshall
J. Cc. Wimner
Epworth Woman's Bible Class Meets Thursday at Etter Home
Epworth M Fk Bible class will gather Thursday afternoon at 5082 Spruce Street, the home of Mrs. William Etter, for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth M. Fk
Epworth Woman's Bible Class
William Etter
Spruce Street
Meeting notices at First Presbyterian and church dinner
The session meets this evening at 7 30 in the pastor study. Group leaders should meet with the pastor Wednesday after prayer meeting. The Hershey Auxiliary hosts a three n dinner at 6 this evening. Mrs W E McClure reviews Missions Home and Abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Hershey
W. E. McClure
Highland Avenue To Be Widened
Council passes resolution by Councilman Davies to widen Highland Avenue between Stewart Place and the south alley by setting back the curb and sidewalk and removing several trees without city damages. The city street department will carry out the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Today
D. Q. Davies
Highland Avenue
Stewart Place
City Street Department
Dodge Brothers May Sales Set New High Record
Dodge Brothers reports record May deliveries in the United States and Canada signaling strong auto demand. For the four weeks ended May 29, retail deliveries reached 37 660, up 51 percent from the prior year. US deliveries from January 2 to May 29 reached 144 199, a 48 percent rise over 1925. Dealers have limited stock as retail demand outpaces factory shipments. inquiries for more cars flow in.
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Dodge Brothers
United States
Canada
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Dodge Brothers Motor
Graham Brothers
First Baptist Church Announces Meetings and Convention
Section eight will meet for an all day quilting at the church Wednesday. The pastor will report on the Northern Baptist convention in Washington DC at the mid week prayer meeting. Section seven meets Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs Mayer 635 East Washington Street. The fifteenth annual Beaver Baptist church school and Young People’s convention will be held at First Baptist Beaver Falls PA on Thursday and Friday June 10 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Northern Baptist Convention
Washington, D. C
Mayer
East
Washington Street
Beaver Baptist Church School and Young People’s Association
First Baptist Church
Beaver Falls
Church Schedule Highlights Week’s Events
The church will hold its annual business meeting Tuesday evening with election of officers for the year. A combined class and prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday evening at 7 30. Mrs H J Buckingham hosts her Bible class at the parsonage Thursday June 10 from 4 to 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
H. J. Buckingham
Meeting notices from Third United Presbyterian church
The Loyal Band class meets Tuesday evening at Mrs. D. R. Moore's home on Beckford street. The Young Married People's class gathers at the church Tuesday at 7 30. Hostesses are Mrs. Book Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Carruthers. Queen Esther class is hosted by Misses Angie and Pearl Cornot on Ray street. All day sewing at the church Wednesday with noon dinner. Session meets Wednesday evening after prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third United Presbyterian
D. R. Moore
Beckford Street
Book
Armstrong
Carruthers
Queen Esther
Angie
Pearl Cornot
Ray Street
Missionary Society Hosts Epworth Church Women
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Epworth Methodist Church was entertained at the monthly meeting with neighborly talks and reports on outreach work and upcoming charity projects.
Church school meeting and feast day events
Officers and teachers of the church school meet this evening at 7 45 in the Guild room. Friday observes the Feast of Saint Barnabas with Holy Communion at 9 30 a m and prayer at 7 p m followed by choir practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
Barnabas
Apostle
Bible class gathers at Newberry home Tuesday at 2 20
Annetta McKee Bible class will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 20 at Mrs M R Newberry 137 Garfield avenue. Mrs Rowland leads and Mrs Allison teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annetta McKee Bible
M. R. Newberry
Garfield Avenue
Rowland Leader
Allison
First Christian Church meeting and circle notices
Official board meets this evening at 8 in Keystone classroom. Phillips Circle convenes with Miss Iretta Dart at 750 East Washington. Mrs Harold Blewitt to be associate hostess. Section one meets Wednesday afternoon June 16 with Mrs J W Lindsay at 701 County Line. Section two meets Wednesday afternoon June 9 with Mrs R B Sage at 827 Beckford Street. Mothers and Daughters banquet Friday evening June 11 at 6 30 in the church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian
Keystone
Phillips Circle
Iretta Dart
East Washington Street
Harold Blewitt
J. W. Lindsay
County Line Street
R. B. Sage
Beckford Street
Church
Spiritualist Church Announces Wednesday Service
The Spiritualist Church of Truth invites attendees to a Wednesday evening service at 8 o'clock on the third floor above Clutton's drug store. A 45 minute demonstration of spirit return will follow a lesson and lecture with Mrs. A. E. Guthrie serving as the medium in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiritualist Church
Church of Truth
Clutton’s
A. E. Guthrie
Mother's Circle Plans June Tureen Dinner at Mercer Road Home
First Methodist Church announces a June 11 tureen dinner at 1:00 pm at Mrs. J A Noss home Mercer road for the Mother's Circle. The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets June at 2:30 pm at Mrs E K Marshall's Hazelcroft Ave home with Mrs Reider's group leading the program and officer elections. Stephenson Circle hosts at 907 Franklin Ave June 10 at 7:45 with Mrs J C Pherson assisting. King's Heralds Girls meet June from 2:30 pm in the Sunday school room. pastor to discuss at request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Mother’s Circle
J. A. Noss
Mercer Road
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
E. EK. Marshall
Hazelcroft Avenue
Reider
Ralph Craig
Stephenson
Franklin Avenue
J. C. Pherson
King’s Heralds
What Local Citizens Think of Westminster
Adolph Green of Peoples Savings and Trust Co. argues Westminster College must expand to progress. He says dormitory and housing facilities are essential to attract students and improve instruction. Browne Hall in New Castle is proposed as a cost effective campus housing project requiring local funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Green
Peoples Savings and Trust Co
Westminster College
Westminster
New Castle
Robert Audley Browne
Romans Study Begins Next Wednesday Evening
A church announces mid week services starting next Wednesday evening focusing on the Epistle to the Romans.
Church Board and Society Meetings Scheduled
The Sunday school board meets this evening in the church at o clock. The official board meets Tuesday evening in the church at 8. The mid week prayer meeting shifts to Thursday evening due to high school commencement. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 30 in the church with officer elections. Choice practice Thursday at 8 in the church. Kum Join Us Bible class hosted Friday at Mrs. James Shaffer’s 713 Court Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary 5 Society
James Shaffer
Court Street
Children’s Day Observed With Services And Baptism
Children’s Day will be observed next Sunday morning with an appropriate program at the usual hour of service. Baptism will be administered to children also in connection with the exercises. The regular Wednesday evening service will be omitted this week. The pastor will act as the officiating pastor in connection with the High school commencement on that evening.
Sabbath School Meetings Schedule This Evening and Friday
Highland United Presbyterian hosts a Sabbath School association meeting this evening at P. L. Craig’s home 214 East Lincoln avenue. Jean Hill Williamson Missionary society meets tonight at Mrs. Lawrence Fehl 135 Hillcrest avenue. Baldwin Bible class to meet Friday evening June 11 at Mrs. Frank B. Williams 315 Northview avenue.
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Highland United Presbyterian
The
Sabbath School Association
P. L. Craig
East Lincoln Avenue
Jean Hill
Katherine Von Born Missionary Society Monthly Meeting
The Katherine Von Born Missionary Society holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at Margaret Reed’s home on Fairfield Avenue. An all day Ladies' Aid Society gathering is planned for Thursday with a noon dinner and a 2 30 business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine von Born
Service Star Legion Meets Friday Evening in City Hall Hall
The Service Star Legion holds its monthly meeting Friday evening June 11 in the City building hall instead of Thursday. Members are advised to attend for notices and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion Monthly
Service Star Legion
Rachel Rebekah Lodge Meeting Tonight at Eight
Members of the Rachel Rebekah lodge are scheduled to meet this evening at eight o'clock. All members are asked to attend the session and participate in the planned activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Rebekah Lodge
Central Presbyterian Congregational Meeting Noted
Central Presbyterian schedules a congregational meeting for Monday evening June 7 at 8 o'clock. The Ladies Aid plans an all day meeting in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian
Ladies Aid
A. WU A and S. of D Girls Meet This Week
Wednesday dinner at noon for A. WU. A. Girls by Mrs. Florence Wardell at 714 Young. A. Girls gather in church parlors Thursday evening. The S. of D. Girls visit Mrs. Bernice Hogue at 719 Cumberland. Woman's Missionary society offers tureen dinner at Mrs. John Cox 101 Crawford Avenue Friday noon with regular program in the afternoon.
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A. WU. A
Florence Wardell
Young Street
S. of D
Bernice Hogue
Cumberland Avenue
Woman's Missionary Society
John Cox
Crawford Avenue
Third U P S B Class Sets Thursday Meeting
The Third U P Section B of the U L B class from the Third U P church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Albert Lutz at Maryland Avenue.
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U. P
Albert Lutz
Maryland Avenue
Augusta Statter Lodge 731 Holds Evening Meeting
Augusta Statter lodge No. 731 meets tonight at 7 30 in the Clendenin hall for its regular session.
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Augusta Statter Lodge No
Clendenin Hall
Daughters of Union Veterans Meeting Tonight
Daughters of Union Veterans will meet Tuesday at 7 45 PM in the Sons of Veterans hall city building. A social hour will follow the regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Sons of Veterans Hall
L. T. L. Superintendent on Boston Avenue
Refreshments will be served and Flower Day observed within two weeks. Friday’s meeting closed with the Lord's prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Avenue
Meeting of Y P B Set at Mrs Edith Polen Home
Y P B meeting moves to Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Edith Polen on Harding Street. Flower Mission Day scheduled for June 9 is postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Polen
Harding Street
Death by Own Action Aids Yale Star’s Recovery in LA
Robert S. Savage, 32 former Yale football player, is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after slashing his wrists in a bid presumed to be death by own action. He allegedly pursued actress Clara Bow with a cyclonic courtship and poetry after she refused marriage. Bow dismissed the gesture as dramatic, noting a real suicide would involve a pistol. Savage reportedly remains dejected and vows to win her love.
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International News Service
Los Angeles
Robert S. Savage
Yale
Savage
Clara Bow
Miss Bow
St Pauls Lutheran Church Meeting Schedule
The St Pauls Lutheran church council and camp committee meet this evening. Sunday school officers and teachers meet Tuesday evening. Boy Scouts meet in the church Wednesday at 8. Monthly meeting of the Men's Brotherhood in the church at 8 Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran
Church Council
Men’s Brotherhood
West Side WCTU hosts meeting and plans new LTL group
Mrs J B Rote hosted the West Side W C T U gathering with devotionals and prayers for the ill and government. Mrs George sent a hopeful note about the state senate race. New members joined and dues were collected as organizers planned an L T L meeting for Friday, June 15 at Mrs Rote's home.
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J. B. Rote
Pattison Avenue
West Side
West Side Union
Pennsylvania
Union
George
Flowers
Rote
Leslie
E. B. Bartlett
ES “A
Two Automobiles Reported Stolen This Weekend
Two automobiles were reported stolen here over the weekend. Charles McCoy said his Ford roadster with Pennsylvania license A69 423 vanished from in front of his home during the night. Co R Beight of Edenburg PA reported his 1926 Ford roadster with license 390 576 stolen near the B and O freight station in Youngstown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCoy
Pennsylvania
Co. R. Beight
Edenburg
Youngstown
Ohio
Council Backs Zoning Board Over Revoked Permit
The city council instructed Solicitor Robert White to support the zoning board after it revoked a permit for Joseph Reiber. Reiber seeks court action to force the board to restore his permit from the city building bureau. The case involves a garage repair permit later used as a butcher shop near North Jefferson Street and Moody Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert White
Zoning Board
Joseph Reiber
City Building Bureau
North
Jefferson Street
Moody Avenue
Ocean Liner Aquitania Becomes Floating Cathedral
On board the ocean liner Aquitania on June 7, a religious service transformed the ship into a floating cathedral. Six cardinals, two archbishops, seven bishops, 14 monsignors and 50 priests in full robes congregationed before 12 altars. They are part of the devotion to the Eucharistic congress in Chicago and offered prayers for its success.
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International News Service
S. S. Aquianta
Aquitania
Chicago
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