Fatal fall during heat claim Harlansburg resident
M W Cunningham a prominent Harlansburg resident died after falling from a second story while helping build a house. He collapsed from heat and fatigue may have caused a dizzy spell. He lived in the village all his life, survived by his widow and four children, with funeral services set for Tuesday at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Cunningham
Harlansburg
Mr. Cunningham
Washington Cunningham
Cunnningham
Cunningham and McClelland
Cunningham
Edith Harlan
Ralph Harlan
Ernest
Carrie Cunningham
D. G. Ramsey
Dr Wallace to Visit Shenango Valley Hospital
Dr. R. J. Wallace, in charge of the Rotary Clinic, will be at Shenango Valley hospital on Tuesday June 9 as announced today by the hospital authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Wallace
Rotary Clinic
Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle Man Swims Conneaut Lake With Hands Tied
A New Castle man named Jack Herbert reportedly swam across Conneaut Lake with his hands tied, answering a question about such a feat. The claim, while noted, reflects a reported historical stunt attributed to Herbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut Lake
Jack Herbert
Most Aged Man and Woman in New Castle Revealed
In New Castle officials identify the town’s oldest living resident and the eldest woman, noting their ages and brief biographical details, reflecting local demographics. The article also explores how the community name Coaltown originated, tracing its historical naming and local industry ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Coaltown
Contest Open to All Including School Children
The notice states the contest is open to everyone, including school children, with instructions to forward replies to Inquiry Editor at New Castle News in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle News
New Castle, Pa
Women to Share in Defense Day Plan This Year
The article outlines community driven defense day plans with demonstrations by local units and civilians. It notes voluntary participation, coordination with local officials, and troop training camps forming the event nuclei in July, with demonstrations likely held in early evening due to warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United of Army
State Guards and Constabulary
National Guard
War Department
Westminster Commencement Continues at College
The Westminster commencement story notes invocations by Dr. W. Charles Wallace and prayer led by Rev. G H Bucher. Eugene Carr of Shelbyville sang a vocal solo as 47 choir members from the Oratorio Society performed. The Y P C U met in the college chapel with seniors leading. Wallace gave the bac calaureate address at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Charles Wallace
G. H. Bucher
The
Presbyterian Church
Eugene Carr
Shelbyville
Ill
Service at Old Main Church Draws Overflow Crowd
A service followed a class meeting at the front of Old Main, then a march through Waugh avenue to the church. Prof Norval Brelos performed a solo while the Oratorio Society sang several numbers, drawing an audience that exceeded the church capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Main
Waugh Avenue
New Castle Street
Neshannock Avenue
Norval Brelos
Conservatory of Music
Oratorio Society
Unity and the family altar in world peace call
President Coolidge urges nations to follow unity examples rooted in the family altar. He links religious liberty, education, economic opportunity, constitutional rights, and law integrity to the people, not government, and lauds Norse ancestors as symbols of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Coolidge
What Did You See A Saturday
A brief neighborhood snapshot lists activities: two men wager rain within an hour, a father with five children drives to a beach, a gym workout at M.C.A. gymnasium, a cement truck on Highland avenue, a cyclist’s chain breaks, a peddler sells rubber dolls, three men play pinochle by a livery stable, an old lady buys tobacco for mothproofing, and children sprinting on Mercer street with broomstick steeds.
Amundsen Encounters Perilous Weather After Planes Takeoff
Explorer Amundsen and his men faced perilous weather after departing Spitzbergen on May 21 toward the North Pole. Aviation circles cite fox trappers reporting a northeast wind and drifting snow on the day of departure, though Amundsen left Spitzbergen under clear, sunny conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cianernational
LON
Senaae
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Amundsen
State Holds To Theory Of Student Killed Teacher
Officers believe the slayer wore gloves as they pursue answers. A number of students will be examined and something definite may be established, said the coroner. Prof Turner was found by R G Markham, a senior. The student body and faculty are shaken, and activities of the school year paused as officers seek the slayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Turner
R. G. Markham
Takes Dip In Old Swimmin Hole After 35 Years Absence
Fred Smith of Cincinnati visited his brother T. E Smith of Hutchinson street last week and wished to revisit the Slip pery Rock swimming hole near the Willie Roy furnace in Rose Point, a haunt from boyhood. The furnace is crumbling but the hole remained similar and drew them in for a dip after 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Cincinnati
T. E Smith
Hutchinson Street
Slippery Rock
Willie Roy
Rose Point
Council Recommends Viewers’ Appointment
The council said it will not pay $600 damages to John Sanford on Crawford Avenue and Fast Main Street but urged viewers be appointed to assess the damage and benefits from rounding the curb for traffic. A tree was removed during the curb work and Sanford’s lot is assessed at $615.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Today
John Sanford
Crawford Avenue
Fast Main Street
Sanford
Goldstrom Receives Westminster College Gold Medal
In Newington Pennsylvania on June at Westminster College Senior class ceremony William Goldstrom of Elizabeth Pa. was honored with a gold medal for the most efficient athlete and scholar. Dr Charles Wallace president Westminster College presented the award as Tri State conference colleges roll out gold medals for outstanding seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Imington Pa
William Goldstrom
Elizabeth Pa
Westminster College
Charles Wallace
Margaret Robinson Receives City Beach Guard Role
Margaret Robinson, caretaker of the McCleary avenue beach, was officially recognized by the council as the beach guard. She will be paid ten dollars a month for overseeing the site where hundreds bathe daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Robinson
McCleary Avenue
Sclons
Railroad Men Plan Large June 25 Meeting Here
A union gathering of the Railroad Brotherhoods in the New Castle district will be held June 25 at the Knights of Malta hall on East Washington street. Grand lodge officers will attend and address the assembly, with speakers including Chas E. Lindquist and Harry Karns of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other officers from the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and allied groups. Delegates are expected from New Castle, Youngstown, Sharon, Niles and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle District
Knights of Malta
East Washington Street
Grand Lodge
Chas E. Lindquist
B. of L. E
Harry Karns
W T. Saul
Brotherhoods
B.of
L. E
L. FL
Ee B
R. T
CO. R.C
O R. T
New Castle
Youngstown
Sharon
Niles
New Castle Summer School Opens At Franklin Junior High
The New Castle summer session opened this morning at Benjamin Franklin Junior High with about 899 in attendance and Dwight L. Conner as principal in charge. Classes help students advance next year or remove past term conditions, with swimming offered in the Franklin tank alongside regular curriculum courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
Dwight L. Conner
Franklin Tank
Poolroom Robbery at Leo T O Loughlin Poolroom
Sunday morning entry at 107 East Washington Street. thieves cut a roof glass and opened a small safe, taking about $60. Safe combination sawed in half, burglars left their tools. Detective Horner investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo T. O'Loughlin
East
Washington Street
Horner
Choruses To Meet Tuesday Evening
Two New Castle choruses set to rehearse for a money prize in Youngstown this week at Emmanuel Baptist church Tuesday and at the Y W C A auditorium Thursday. Chorus leader R E Johns demands 8 p m start and punctual attendance. Brief argument against Communism: Thou shalt not covet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Youngstown
Emmanuel Baptist Church
R. E. Johns
Day and Earley make creditable showing at meet
Johnny Earley and Ralph Day of New Castle high school track returned from Chicago after competing in the annual inter scholastic meet at the University of Chicago stadium. Earley placed fifth in the 440 yard dash heat with a 52 second time while Day vaulted to 12 feet 2 inches in the pole vault, aided by strong showings from other rivals.
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Johnny Earley
Ralph Day
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Chicago
University of Chicago
Leu
Earley
Phil Bridenbaugh
New Castile
Windy City
Woman Jumps Out Of Auto On Street
James W. McGregor taxicab operator discharged this morning after appearing before Mayor William H. Dunlap on interfering with an officer related to an early Washington street incident at the city building. He forfeited $50 and will be heard later on the disorderly conduct charge. Witnesses claimed the drunk woman and a man in a Ford roadster fought, the woman leaping from the car and McGregor driving her home. Police testified the woman was drunk and arrested. McGregor denied abusive conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. McGregor
William H. Dunlap
Washington Street
McGregor
Louis Valis
Greer
Pleasure Entered in Two Court Cases
Plans of nolle contendere were entered before Judge Emery this morning in the cases of Jim Cances tro charged with possessing liquor and Ercale Nocera charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolle Contendére
Emery
Jim Cancestro
Ercale Nocera
Drivers Report At High School On Wednesday
Transportation committee asks residents who lent cars for Wednesday June 10 to report with vehicles the morning of June 10 to Mr Clarence Cooper at the senior high school building His phone is 4672 Every car is needed to entertain guests Drive cars in on Ress street and report to Mr Cooper at the high school building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cooper
Cooper
Ress Street
Deaths Of The Day Allen Brown Funeral
Funeral services for Allen J Brown were held at his Shenango township home Saturday at 1 PM led by Rev W O Davis with pallbearers Arthur Davidson George Pinch Jasper Williams Herb Williams and James Seazer. Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery. Jessie L May’s funeral was held Friday June 5 at 3 PM from 102 Center street led by Rev Cowell with Rev W O Davis assisting. Pallbearers Fears Bean Mash and Allen. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Brown
Allen J. Brown
Shenango Township
W. O. Davis
Arthur Davidson
George Pinch
Jasper Williams
Herb Williams
James Seazer
Greenwood Cemetery
Jessie L May
Center Street
Cowell
Fears
Bean
Mash
Allen
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Anderson Dies After Hip Injury
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Anderson age 68 wife of H D Anderson of 806 Cunningham avenue died at home Sunday night June 7 at 9 pm from a fractured hip and health problems. She born September 2 1847 in White Oak Springs Butler county daughter of Henry and Jane Brunermer and had lived in this city 20 years. She married in 1888 and was a member of Second United Presbyterian church. Survived by husband one son Heber C Anderson one brother D G Brunermer four sisters Mrs O W Hayes Miss Anna Brunermer Mrs 8S Krohn of New Castle and Mrs Howard L Oakes and three grandchildren Donald Philip and James Anderson. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at 725 Cunningham avenue with Rev A J Randles officiating burial in White Oak Springs cemetery.
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Mary Elizabeth Anderson
H. D. Anderson
Cunningham Avenue
Anderson
White Oak Springs
Butler County
Henry and
Jane Graham Brunermer
Butler
Donald
Philip
James Anderson
A. J. Randles
Funeral services for Mrs Rosenna D Young held at home
Funeral services for Mrs Rosenna Davis Young wife of Edward Young of 111 Richelieu avenue were held Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the late residence Rev W W Sniff officiated The pallbearers were Thomas Dickey Thomas Hitchcock Anthony Kemp Charles Lyle Archie Gordon James Mayberry Burial followed at Oak Park cemetery. Funeral services for Elgin H Spears of Lackawannock township Mercer county were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock Pallbearers Floyd McNait Frank Larimer Frank Miller William Pregenter Harvey Robinson Willis Garner Burial at Unity cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenna Davis Young
Edward Young
Richelieu Avenue
W. W. Sniff
Thomas Dickey
Thomas Hitchcock
Anthony Kemp
Charles Lyle
Archie Gordon
James Mayberry
Oak Park Cemetery
Elgin H. Spears
Lackawannock Township
Mercer County
Floyd McNait
Frank Larimer
Frank Miller
William Pregenter
Harvey Robinson
Willis Garner
Unity Cementery
Ellwood City Obituary for Pearl Brown and John Allen
Mrs Pearl Brown aged 34 wife of John Brown died this morning at 6 at her home on College street Ellwood City She was a member of the First Christian church She leaves husband three children Leland Helen and Chester two brothers Andrew and William Deemer and one sister Mrs Frank Rice all of Ellwood City Funeral announced later Mr Allen Funeral Private services will be held from Fifth street Ellwood City Tuesday at 1 Burial will be in Zelienople
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Brown
John Brown
College Street
Ellwood City
Mr. Allen
John Allen
Fifth Street
Zelienopile Cemetery
Obituary of Joseph Freeman Williams 53
Joseph Freeman Williams aged 53 a former volunteer firefighter died Saturday June 6 at his home 115 North Shenango street after a four year illness. Born in New Castle May 18 1872 he was the son of Stetson and Maggie Edmonds Williams. He belonged to St Luke A M E church Alma Lodge No 63 Progress Chapter No 27 Hiram Commandery Consistory of Pittsburgh and Sahara Temple No 2 of Pittsburgh. Survived by his widow Frances Williams funeral services will be Tuesday June 9 at 2 pm from St Luke's A M E Zion church on Elm Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Freeman Williams
Shenango Street
New Castle
Stetson
Maggie Edmonds Williams
St. Luke A. M. E
Alma Lodge
Progress Chapter
Hiram Commandery
Pittsburgh
Sahara Temple
Frances Williams
St. Luke's A. M. E Zion Church
Elm Street
Donates Flowers To News Company
Charles W. Streb of 459 Moore Avenue presented the News Company with a large bouquet of peonies this morning. The flowers, a rare pink and white variety, featured unusually large blooms. The note hints at a playful aside about cross word puzzles and a snake-like fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Streb
Moore Avenue
News Company
Dedication of Chewton Christian Church In Chewton
The dedication of the newly completed Christian church at Chewton occurred Sunday at 2 30 pm with Rev B R Johnston of East Liverpool delivering the dedicatory address. Over 2000 dollars was raised for the building fund and the Boy Scouts led the flag dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewton
B. R. Johnston
First Christian Church of
East Liverpool, O
George E. Owen
Travis
Second Christian Church
East Liverpool
Harry R. Belles
First Christian Church
Ellwood City
William E. Porter
Lawrence County
Belles
Lawson Downs
Durbin
Boy Scouts
Central Christian Church
Paul Owen
Coulter
Daugherty
Chewton Church
Council Favors Two Ordinances for Street and Sewer
Two ordinances resting in council committee were reported out favorably and sent to printing. One relocates and establishes Berger street, the other constructs a storm sewer on Edison avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilmanic Committee
Berger Street
Edison Avenue
Visitors call on sheriff before Masonic exercises
Four visitors from Pennsylvania called on Sheriff William G. Andrews this morning. D. H. Bloom a former sheriff and row register and recorder from Tionesta. Robert Luce and William Downing also of Tionesta. and S. E Maxwell of Franklin attended the interview. They were in town to participate in the Masonic exercises this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Bloom
Row Register and Recorder
Robert Luce
William Downing
Tionesta
S. E Maxwell
Franklin
William G. Andrews
Dr. Tucker Addresses Rotary Club on Europe
At the noon Rotary meeting in Fountain Inn Dr. Tucker spoke on conditions in Europe current at the time. The Musical Messengers performed during the Presbyterian church services, making an engaging program overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Fountain Inn
Tucker
First Presbyterian Church
Europe
The
Presbyterian Church
Arrest of Pete Leonardo on liquor charges
County Detective Jack M. Dunlap and Detective Brinton arrested Pete Leonardo of 218 South Jefferson street on possession and sale of liquor. He was released on bail by Alderman Walter T. Hamilton and will be given a hearing tonight. Leonardo is currently on parole for a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack M. Dunlap
Brinton
Pete Leonardo
South Jefferson Street
Leonardo
Walter T. Hamilton
Prince of Wales rests after train overturn delay
The Prince of Wales recuperates today following a delayed arrival caused by a derailment of his special train. He is slated to play golf tomorrow as the trip proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Natal
Africa
International
Prince of Wales
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John PF. Lockhart
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Fourth Ward
ED W. O'Brien
Union Township
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Wayne Ketel
Imary
Sheri
Connie
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Eastbrook
W. RB. McKed
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Frank N. Johnston
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