Memorial Dedication Draws Hundreds in New Castle
Several hundred people gather on the public square for the dedication of a rough cut granite memorial to Civil War soldiers. Daughters of Union Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic delegates from across Pennsylvania attend as Mrs. Margaret Boak presents the monument to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Margaret Boak
New Castle
Sons of Veterans Bugle
Jefferson Street
Falls Street
Castleton
Daughters of Union Veterans
C. B. Wingerd
Central Presbyterian Church
Philip Engelsbirger
Engelskirger
G. A R
William Gillespie
Grace Hurd
Pennsylvania Department of the Daughters of Union Veterans
Sarah Fray
Jessie Crooks
Pheebe Earl
Lucy Pettitt
Maud Fisher
Mary Kurtz
Pearl Cook
Alice Jackson
Jessie Mayne
Carrie Heitzman
Nellie Knox
Flora Lowash
Boss Questions Bookkeeper’s Authority in Loud Exchange
In a tense office scene the boss interrupts a loud quarrel between his staff. The bookkeeper loudly berates an office boy until the boss challenges the behavior and clarifies who holds authority. mister brown is mentioned as a potential manager in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Bookkeeper
Mingled fears as man faces insurance exam outcome
A man feels mixed emotions awaiting an insurance examination. He fears a serious illness may be revealed and also fears a negative result will not expose any health issues.
White Shoes Compete With Sport Costume In Size Challenge
A playful note compares outfits with footwear, noting the difficulty of making a white shoe look substantial beside a sport costume. The remark blends fashion and athletic style in a light, humorous tone.
Lincoln Tablet Presentations at New Castle High School
At the convention the Lincoln Tablet was presented to New Castle High School by Mrs. Gladys Everett, Department Patriotic Instructor of the Woman's Relief Corps, followed by awards to a boy and girl for essay and oration presented by Mrs. Emma J. McClintock, Department President of the Woman's Relief Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Cathedral
Lincoln
New Castle High School
Jennie Houston
First Presbyterian Church
Gladys Everett
Woman's Relief Corps
Emma J. McClintock
SONS OF UNION VETERANS MEETING SCHEDULE NOTES
The program lists a 9 30 a m business session at the City Building with fraternal greetings. At 2 p m the convention continues with an anniversary celebration. A Camp Fire event is planned for 7 30 p m at the Cathedral auditorium.
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Sons of Union Veterans Hall
Cathedral Auditorium
Elks Club Session and Street Parade Schedule
Morning session with greetings committee, 9 30 a m. Elks Club. Afternoon session at 1 30 p m. Parading at 3 p m. Street parade to be held, auditorium guidance listed.
Daily Military Observance Schedule
At 8 a.m. company and regimental drills. At 11 a.m. brigade and regimental guard mounts. At 3 p.m. street parade. At 6 30 p.m. evening parade.
Bucktails and Daughters of the G A R Attend City Convention
Veterans from the 42nd Pennsylvania Bucktails recall Civil War battles at the convention in New Castle. Pittsburgh and Allentown delegates arrive, with Daughters of the G A R in white and blue caps. Veterans reminisce on Gettysburg Antietam Shiloh and other campaigns as festival crowds listen to bugle and drum corps music.
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Pennsylvania Infantry
Bucktails
Mountain
Center
McKean
Bradford
Jefferson
McNeil
Kane
Antietam
Gettysburg
Taylor
Navy
Castleton
Shiloh
the Wilderness
Vicksburg
Lookout Mountain
Allentown
Sons of Veterans
New Castle
Harrisburg
Lehigh Valley Transit Company
G A R candidate McKay distributes campaign cards
W A McKay of the W B Mays post 220 seeks junior vice department commander in the G A R race and is passing out campaign cards with the vigor of a county commission hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A.R
W. A. McKay
W. B. Mays
McGirr Seeks Department Secretary Post With Campaign Badges
W. L. McGirr announces candidacy for the department secretary role and distributes campaign badges amid a broader push with other supporters and events.
Sautter to Address Kiwanis Club on Wednesday
John E. Sautter of Pittsburgh a past department commander and active in all state activities will speak to the Kiwanis club on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Sautter
Pittsburgh
Kiwanis Club
Allentown Post No. 87 Commander John S Lewis Praised
Commander John S Lewis of Allentown Post No 87 Sons of Veterans at 88 remains the most active post commander in Pennsylvania according to friends. He visits sick members regularly and keeps brothers informed.
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John S. Lewis
Allentown
Sons of Veterans
Department of Pennsylvania
Encampment Meeting Venues for Various G A R Auxiliaries
Encampment meeting places listed: Grand Army of the Republic ballroom at Castleton. First Christian church Public Square. Woman's Relief Corps First Presbyterian church North Jefferson and Falls. Daughters of Union Veterans First Methodist Episcopal church North Jefferson and North. Sons of Union Veterans Sons of Union Veterans hall City building East Washington and East. Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary Elks Club North Mill and East Falls. Sons of Veterans Reserve Camp Milton Walton West Washington street extension at Scotland Lane.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Castleton
Mercer
East Falls Streets
First Christian Church
Public Square
Woman’s Relief Corps
First Presbyterian Church
North Jefferson and
Falls Streets
Daughters of Union Veterans
First Methodist Episcopal Church
North Jefferson
North Streets
Sons of Union Veterans
Sons of Union Veterans Hall
East Washington
East Streets
Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary
Elks Club
North Mill
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Camp Milton Walton
Washington Street
Scotland Lane
Iron cast dogs with flags visit by ex sheriff in New Castle
Ex-Sheriff Samuel W. Bell of San Diego, visiting New Castle briefly, mourns the death of his son-in-law. His days are marked by engagements already made as he travels home by plane. A Civil War memorial displayed on the public square between the soldiers monument and the cannon honors Union soldiers, crafted in granite with a bronze plate and Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
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Samuel W. Bell
San Diego
California
New Castle
Mr. Bell
Daughters of Union
Legion Meeting Promises Record Attendance Tonight
Perry S. Gaston Post American Legion plans a big gathering with a record crowd, H. H. Rosenthal says. Invites extended to G. A. R. members at the state encampment to join. last meeting until September includes initiation and a buffet lunch.
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Perry S. Gaston
American Legion
H. H. Rosenthal
Legion Post
Photograph shows Grant III with Gettysburg comrade
Comrade George S. Rudolph, former Grand Army leader, carries a photograph of himself with Col. U.S. Grant III on the Gettysburg battlefield. Rudolph, who presided at last year’s sessions, shared stories of guarding his grandfather from enemy fire near Petersburg. Col. Grant oversees federal properties in Washington, D. C.
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George S. Rudolph
Grand Army
Col
U.S. Grant III
Gettysburg Battle Field
Rudolph
Battle Grounds
Grant
Petersburg
Federal Department
Washington, D. C
The Boys of 61 Tribute by A T Kissinger
A poet recalls fifty years of veterans marching as the boys of 61, the line once strong now grey. The narrator salutes the noble lads, their flag and service, hoping future generations will thank those in blue.
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A. T. Kissinger
Prominent Pennsylvanians Attend Veterans Encampment Sessions
Prominent men and women from across Pennsylvania gather for the 50th annual Sons of Veterans encampment and the 47th annual Sons of Veterans Auxiliary convention. Registered figures include Samuel S Horne of Easton, Eugene Bonniwell of Philadelphia, William H. Clark of Philadelphia, Charles H. Young of Bethlehem, John E. Sautter of Pittsburgh, G. Thomas Lessenring of Allentown, Edward Keipp of Philadelphia, and presidents and secretaries of the Auxiliary. Attendees continued to arrive at Fountain Inn headquarters.
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Pennsylvania
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Vetrans Auxiliary
Samuel S Horne
Easton
Pennsyylvania Department
Sons of Veteras
Eugene Bonniwell
Philadelphia
William H. Clark
United States
Charles H. Young
Bethlehem
Young
John E. Sautter
Pittsburgh
G. Thomas
Reception for Sons of Union Veterans in Pennsylvania
A reception Monday night welcomed the Sons of Union Veterans and Pennsylvania Auxiliary members at Oscar L. Jackson Camp No. 249 in Youngstown. Several hundred attended a program of music, dance, and speeches by officials and members celebrating the encampment’s progress. The Mahoning School band, directed by Gladys Thomas, opened with America, followed by performances from dancers and singers including Nedra Sergeant and Dorothy Stewart, and readings by Goldie Wentzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Union Veterans
Pennsylvania Department
Oscar L. Jackson
Sons of Union Veterans Affairs
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Pennsylvania
Auxiliary
Bertha Daugherty
Fred L. Rentz
Sons of Union
Edwin John Prittlie
Milton Watton
Cora Sanwels
Department
Nelle Wentzel
Libby Meise
Cora Peters
Mahoning
Gladys Thomas
Nellie Brady
America
J. L. Stratton
Viola Sweet
Helen Humme
Dorothea Stewart
Goldie Wentzel
Uniontown
Nedra Sergeant
Jane Elwell
Betty Raney
Jean Bartsch
Ruth Hovland
Kathryn Hartsuif
Mary Eileen Wray
Doris Marvin
Leah Bird
Helen Messner
Emma Montanaire
Dorothy Shriver
Gertrude Barbert
Eva Brown
Nima Strong
Evelyn Raney
Julia McCoy
Stars and Stripes Forever
Band
Flea Circus Stranded in Allentown In Indy Runoff Incident
In Lafayette Lyre chatter the flea circus is stranded in Allentown after a leading Indy ran off with a poodle. The playful item notes a bizarre turn in local rumor and entertainment gossip.
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Allentown
Indy
Lafayette Lyre
Local Veterans Groups Listings Plaza the Castleton Area
Organization headquarters and meeting sites for the Grand Army of the Republic and affiliated groups are listed across The Castleton North Mercer East Falls streets along with venues like Fountain Inn Hotel Public Square and related Sons of Union Veterans and Women’s Relief organizations. The notice details quarters for the Ladies of the G A R and the Daughters of Union Veterans plus the Sons of Veterans Reserve at Camp Milton Wa ton and Scotland Lane.
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Lawrence County
Aday
Samuel Bowman
Thomas D. Wilson
James W. Asselton
David N. Brest
A. R. Kerr
Philip Wagner
J. B. Caldwell
FE. L. Ayers
Castleton Ballroom
James A. Chambers
Camp Fire
The
Fathers and Daughters
Sons of Veterans Reserve Camp
Milton Walton
Jack Little
Scotland
Burr
Wallace and Bruce
102Nd
William White
White
Benjamin F. Moyer
Moyer
151St
Lewis
Wiliam R McGirr
McGirr
Walter C. Horn
Department Council
Plis
Camp
C. H. Young
Bethlehem Camp No. 182
Edward McBride
Frankforte
Bunker Hill
Sons of Veterans Camp
Union Township High School
W. L. McGirr
Legion
Elks Home
Mrs. Daugherty
Clara Gallagher
R. M. Campbell
W. KR. McGikkr
State Sons of Veterans
North Mercer
East Falls
Ladies
Fountain Inn
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