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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
10
For convenience, lot owners may pay at the Secretary office located in the 201 St. Cloud Building. Prospective buyers are urged to select a lot in advance rather than wait until necessary, with permanent upkeep of lots secured by Clare P. DuShane Secretary at 201 St. Cloud Building.
A bill to raise country school teachers wages by 25 percent, funded from state appropriation, is expected next session. CountySupt C F Ball says higher wages are essential to retain good teachers, noting many districts already pay above minimums and boards struggle to set fair scales.
Mr and Mrs James Valley of Liberty Street announce their son James has arrived safely overseas. They note he left during the winter year and was previously stationed at Camp Lee Virginia.
A group of Sun Day School children from the Presbyterian church held a Monday practice for the upcoming Children’s Day program to be staged next Sunday evening at the church.
Mrs. Sarah Robison of Wayne street learns that her daughter Elizabeth, living with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Frisby of Detroit, has graduated.
An advertisement touts Katarro and the Katarro Blower as a quick, complete cure for catarrh. It claims rapid relief from nasal and throat inflammation, clears stuffed passages in minutes, stops discharge, and even eliminates ear buzzing with long testimonials.
The Grasselli Powder Company at Coverts Station on the Youngstown line seeks more munition workers to boost production for the war effort. It urges men of all ages and circumstances to quit nonessential jobs and enlist in home defense work, stressing patriotism and rapid victory.
Officer Lynch arrested two men Monday afternoon after a street fight on Liberty Street. They spent the night in the city jail and were given a hearing this morning by Mayor Newell.
The B. and O. pay car reached the Junction Tuesday morning. Road men received their pay today while shop men are scheduled to be paid tomorrow.
Miss Ruby Roberts of Madison Avenue has accepted a position as telegraph operator for the B. and O. Railroad Company. She will work between Pittsburgh and Wheeling, West Virginia.
Regular monthly meeting of the S. C. W. Bible class will be held all day Thursday at Mrs. J. E. Kerr’s home on Clayton street. Ladies are urged to attend as the group has undertaken Belgian relief work. Mrs. W. S. Caskey and Mrs. C. W. Patterson will assist Mrs. Kerr.
Robert Robison injured in a city park explosion several days ago underwent amputation of the end of another finger on his left hand on Saturday. He was not recovering as well as hoped and surgery was required to prevent further complications.
Mrs Edith Curtis and Mrs C R Robison of Sharon visited Mrs Sarah Robison on Wayne street. They spent Sunday at Shenango Valley hospital visiting Robert Robison who has been confined there for several days.
The ladies group decided to start Red Cross knitting, with instructions printed in this issue. Members are urged to clip the instructions and keep them for future reference in their war relief work.
A dance held in the Christopher Columbus hall on South Liberty was described as a success. The event drew attendees from the local community and featured music and dancing in an organized social gathering.
Rex Beach's Heart Of The Sunset drew a large audience last night. The romantic melodrama promises more excitement today and tomorrow, with Fatty Arbuckle added as a new comedy feature to attract further crowds.
Last night the members of the society held a successful dance in an open hall. Dancing ran from 8:30 to 12 with good weather not hindering the event. Refreshments were served at intermission and another dance is planned nearby.
The Christopher Columbus society is presented a loving cup by the Italian society of Conway on Sunday for their patriotism shown since the war. Members express pride in the new gift.
Charles Aulgier of Cherry Street reports receipt of a card from his brother Sergeant William Allgier saying the ship he sailed on has arrived.
Sergeant Augier was stationed safely in France after serving at Camp Dix New Jersey. The report notes his prior assignment at Camp Dix before his deployment overseas.
A group of sailors passed through the ward Monday evening around 8:30. They were from the Great Lakes Naval training school and headed for the coast for immediate overseas service.
Seventy entries note visits and travel in the Seventh Ward. Robert Wylie visits his mother on Liberty street. Caulfield from Redmond spends time with family on Liberty. Several residents from Council Bluffs, East Liverpool, Cleveland, Meadville, Warren, Pittsburgh and Slippery Rock are mentioned visiting Cedar Street and nearby areas.
Bids will be received by the School District of the City of New Castle Pennsylvania at the Secretary's office until 8 p m Monday July 1 1918 for the construction of a one room school house at the Oak St School Specifications may be obtained at the Secretary's office The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids H M Marquis Secretary News June 11 18 25
In the matter of the petition of the National Coal & Ice Company for a decree of dissolution the Court has fixed July 1, 1918 at 10 a.m. for the hearing. All interested persons may attend and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Thomas W. Dickey is solicitor for the petitioner. Legal notices published June 11, 18, 25.
Fredericksburg residents attended a funeral Monday for a relative. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Coates and son Greyson spent Sunday at New Wilmington. Joe Owl of Chicago Junction visited friends in the ward. Jack McCarthy of Ashland Avenue spent Monday in Painesville. Edwin Porter of North Beaver was a business visitor Monday. Mrs. George Cather of Franklin finished a visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Cather of Cedar Street. George Duvall of Pittsburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Hettenbaugh of Madison Avenue. Mrs. George Axe and son Lester returned from a week with relatives at Sharon.
One recruit was secured yesterday at the army recruiting station on East Washington street. Clarence FE Crisswell of Monaca, Pa., joins the medical department of the army and left for the Columbus barracks from which he departed.
The New Castle Steel & Iron Company calls a special stockholders meeting at its Elm Street offices New Castle PA on July 22 1928 at 12 00 pm. The agenda includes voting on a proposed sale of plant assets to American Rubber Products Company and, if approved, dissolution of the corporation. Details at 614 Farmers Bank Building Pittsburg PA. Secretary Andrew Muirhead. Legal May 21 28 June 4 11 18 26 July 2 7 16.
A concise note states that the individual will be sent to his regiment. The language implies military deployment or reallocation within service duties.
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