High School Teachers Seek Higher Pay Amid Shortage
At a board meeting Superintendent G A Dickson warned salaries will be sliced by fall as teachers threaten to leave. History instructor Oscar J Shaffer seeks 1400000 annually, chemistry teacher Francis Hay also requests more, and several others have not signed contracts. The administration committee will work on a feasible basis to relieve the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dickson
Oscar J. Shaffer
Francis Hay
Department of Chemistry
Dickson
Sankey
Riffer
Grayburn
Gardner
Vaughn
Shaffer
Hay
Administration Committee
Costs $1.73 To Go To Pittsburg Now
Railroads raised fares for trips to Pittsburg and Cleveland with effect Monday. One-way to Pittsburg climbs from $1.44 to $1.73 while Cleveland jumps to $2.85 from $2.38. Round trip prices remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Pythian Sisters Hold Memorial Service Friday
Members of the Pythian Sisters will meet Friday evening at the K of P hall in the city building for regular session and at 8 o clock the annual memorial services of the order will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K. of P
U S Officers Surprise Men At Hearing
Federal authorities report several employees connected to a freight yard case were arrested in Pittsburg. McCaslin, called at midnight, said a loaded truck was to haul pig tin to Hog Hollow, then to Baltimore and Ohio detectives and County Detective John Berg prepared to move the suspects to the local Dike Station and on to Pittsburg for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
McCaslin
Pears
Allegheny
Baltimore and Ohio
John Berg
Charee
Douglass Tries Aggressive Assault Case in Jewelry Shop
Douglass, a jewelry store employee on Long Avenue, faces trial before Judge Emery on charges of aggravated assault and battery against David W. Richards. Richards says he was battered during a clock altercation. Douglass contends he was not the aggressor. Represented by Charles E. Medard, the defense follows the Commonwealth’s case led by District Attorney George W. Muse.
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Oe Wi
Fhartes
Douglass
David W. Richards
Emery
Long Avenue
Richards
Charles E. Medard
Commonwealth
George W. Muse
Bids Soar for High School Building Paint Job
Bids were so high that no bidder was awarded the painting contract for the high school building last night. Officials will reevaluate options and possibly reopen bidding to secure a feasible bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Are Ee
Red Cross Seeks Auto Donations for War Effort
The Red Cross transportation committee asks patriotic citizens to donate use of two automobiles tomorrow. More vehicles will be needed next week. Those willing to lend their cars should notify committee members by telephone Bell 120 or 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Transportation Committee
Red Cross
Bell
Farm Team Weather Regulated Help for Lawrence County Farmers
Lawrence county farmers seeking labor should call John S. Martin assistant farm labor manager at the employment office room 209 Wallace block Bell 695 Union 77 or at his Bell 427 R residence. Calls 24 to 48 hours before need. Weather may affect availability so advise promptly by phone if a planned team day is disrupted by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
John S. Martin
Wallace Block
Bell
Union
French Counterattacks Halt German Offensive on Front South of Noyon
Paris reports on June 21 that French counterblows along an eight mile front between Ribecourt and St Maur driven by tanks sent Germans reeling. French forces claimed over 1000 German prisoners as they captured hills near Le Fretnoy, Mortemer, and Mery while maintaining gains on the center and left wing.
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Arcnde
Matz
Paris
Noyon
Montdidier
Oise
Ribecourt
Dreslincourt-Ribecourt
Foch
St. Maur
le Fretnoy
Courcelles
Mortemer
Mery
War Office
Belloy
Gemlis Wood
Longer Hours Planned for High School Classes
The school board approved a measure at tonight's meeting to add a seventh 40 minute period. The new schedule will push the daily closing time to 3 40 p m, extending student hours for next year.
Koppel Plant Seized as German-Controlled War Asset
Federal agents arrested Kopple area officers for violation of Wilson wartime proclamations. The Koppel plant, maker of mining cars, is described as German-controlled with offices worldwide and was recently refused permission to operate in the United States by Alien Enemy Property Custodian A Mitchell Palmer. Government supervision has guided the firm under T H Given of Farmers National Bank.
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Pittsburg
Wilson
A. P. A. Grunitz
Eighth Street
Beaver Falls
E. Joseph
Hotel Schenley
R. W. Bursain
Fourth Avenue
Koppel
K. Hanson
Germany
Philadelphia
Chicago
Mexico City
Buenos Aires
Java
South Africa
America
United States
A. Mitchell Palmer
T. H. Given
Farmers’ National Bank
Kindergarten Classes Close at Simp son M. E. Church
The kindergarten under Deaconess Miss Leona Andrews will hold a 2 pm Friday closing exercises at Simp son M. E. Church. This free city program marks the year's end following a successful session at Grace M. E. Church led by Deaconess Miss Detman last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson M. E
Leona Andrews
Grace M. E. Church
Detman
Treason Charges Lodged Against British Official
London authorities announce treason charges for communicating with the enemy against a knight and manufacturer who was formerly a town mayor in northern England. The defendant’s name was not disclosed and he was to be arraigned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
England
Shenango Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges
Admitted to Shenango Valley Hospital are Mrs Della Hamilton James Kelly Florence Porter Peter Karonen George Dagles and Mrs Jennie Simpson. Discharged home after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Hamilton
Pennsylvania Avenue
James Kelly
Almira Street
Florence Porter
North Street
Peter Karonen
South Mill Street
George Dagles
Long Avenue
Jennie Simpson
Cherry Street
Three men arrested for vagrancy ordered from city
For the first time since warm weather began three men were arrested last night on the charge of common vagrancy. They were loafing on the streets and seemed to have no place to go. They gave the names of Paul Corsage, Ed Der enzockus, and William Goodman and were ordered out of the city by the mayor this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Corsage
Ed. Derenzockus
William Goodman
Children Burned to Death in Lightning Strike
Four Hewes children died when their Rome New York home was struck by lightning during a violent storm. The blaze followed a fierce electric storm in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
N. Y
Arthur Hewes
Noted Crook Is Sentenced
John Leonard, a known crook linked to post office robberies, was sentenced to a penitentiary and likely sent to Leavenworth federal prison. He was recaptured at the Riverside hotel after a ruse and held in county jail until Dayton federal agents arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leonard
Riverside Hotel
Croton Avenue
South Mill Street
Leavenworth
Kan
Leonard
New Castle
Dayton
More Room Needed At Oak St School
More room is necessary at the Oak street school and bids are now being asked for the erection of a one room temporary structure to relieve the situation at that building. The bids are to be in the hands of the school board by 8 p.m. July 1, 1918. The building is to be completed September 1, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Street
Man Bids for Funds by Handshake. Mayor Bars Him
Jim Hennessey tested a new fundraising method by greeting strangers with handshakes and asking for two bits to aid a poor man. The mayor ordered him out of the city this morning after the intrusive approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hennessey
Red Cross Banners Seek Payment After Parade
Organizations that borrowed Red Cross banners for the parade are urged to call at Red Cross headquarters to pay for them. Banners painted cost two dollars each and were to be paid by the respective organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Realty Transfers and Minor Property Deeds Listed
Realty transfers show various owners buying or selling parcels for one dollar in different wards including Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth wards. Notable transactions include John F P Kennelly selling to Andrew Dietterle for eight hundred dollars and multiple $1 transfers among individuals within Shenango Union and Wayne locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Friday
Elizabeth A
Wayne
James C. Kirkpatrick
Janet Kirkpatrick
Elizabeth Cameron
Mary Caglucciello
Union
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Harry H. Pierce
Frank P. Andrews
James Morga
McCain Realty Co
Davie’ G. Hassan
Ss. O. Lewis
M. K. Gilliland
John Sura
Thomas Sanfillippo
J. D. Hunt
Mary Emma Hunt
Shenango
Geo. T. Weingartner
James H. McCreary
John F. P. Kennelly
Andrew Dietterle
Harlansburg and Plaingrove stores to close weekly
Notice that Jordans Cunningham and Mc Clelland's stores in Harlansburg and McKinney company of Plaingrove will close their places of business on Wednesday afternoon and evening and Friday evenings at 5 o'clock starting the week of June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordans, Cunningham and McClelland’s
Harlansburg
McKinney Company
Plaingrove
Germans Capture Cut by American Forces at Belleau Wood
American storming units broke German resistance near Bouresches as 77 mm guns fell into American hands. Marines hauled captured artillery to the rear while German officers resisted surrender to privates. Prisoners reported shelling delayed rations and forced a sixty hour food gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annapolis
Choicy
Bouresches
Belleau Wood
War Savings Stamps as universal service for victory
The article argues War Savings Stamps are not small change but a universal, steady national effort essential to financing the war. It compares stamp purchases to trench work and submarine watch, stressing continuous, collective effort over bursts, and notes thrift and shared sacrifice are key to winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
America
Miller Reunion Planned at Cascade Park
The annual Miller reunion is scheduled for Thursday June 20 at Cascade Park. Family members are invited to attend the gathering, with attendees from nearby communities expected to join in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
French war blinded to wind armatures under Wheeler system
French electrical works plan to employ men blinded in the war to wind armatures using Schuyler Wheeler of New York as the basis. The project is understood to be introduced at the site in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Wheeler
New York
Death of the Day Mr. Attenborough Buried
Funeral services for John Attenborough were held yesterday afternoon from his Butler Avenue home with Rev. M. B. Williams of the First Methodist Church in charge. Pallbearers were Mershimer Hazen Book Huffman Sitter and Page. Burial followed at Oak Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Attenborough
Butler Avenue
M. B. Williams
M. E. Church
Mershimer
Hazen
Book
Huffman
Sitter
Page
Oak Park Cemetery
Missionary Miss Mae Blink Arrives to Lead City Rescue Work
Miss Blink from Grand Rapids Michigan arrives to take charge at the City Rescue Mission. Miss Pearl Maben resigns due to home sickness after four years of service. Miss Birdie M Kunard will oversee Thursday meetings. Blink will sing solo. Ladies' Bible class meets Friday at 7 30. Friday service led by T J Davis. Sunday night R A McKinney and his First Presbyterian Bible class conduct the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Blink
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Pearl Maben
Birdie M. Kunard
Miss Blink
T. J. Davis
R. A. McKinney
First Presbyterian Church
Raids by Germans Repelled by American Forces in Picardy
In Picardy on June 11, American artillery supported by French counter fire helped repel German raiding parties west of Montdidier. The German drive persists on the American front while U S troops, rested after the Cantigny action, tighten lines and prepare to assist the French as heavy artillery and close combat drums continue. A German lieutenant led forty troops in a trench assault but was driven off, and a later mop-up attempt failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ford
International News Service
Picardy
Picard
Montdidier
Cantigny
Pittsburg Reforms Halt as Judge Refutes 87 Percent Bad Boy
Chicago reformer Jack Robbins sought to take Pittsburg’s 87 per cent bad boy to Chicago for reform but Walter Black the juvenile court chief probation officer denies he is the worst in the U.S. and calls the plan off. Black notes other youths in care began crime young including a six year old horse thief and a seven year old arsonist. The reform effort is thus halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jack Robbins
Chicago
Walter Black
Black
United States
Pittsburg Woman Donates London Home For Hospital
Mrs. Amy Guest of Pittsburg donated her London residence to U S naval authorities to serve as a hospital with 60 beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
London
International News Service
Amy Guest
U. S. Naval Authorities
Government Aid Sought to House Cleveland War Workers
The Cleveland war board and city chamber housing committee plan to ask the government to set aside 1 million dollars to build homes for factory workers. More than 10 000 homes are needed immediately. Fifty percent of recent Liberty Loan subscriptions came through women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Cleveland
Cleveland War Board
Cast Named For Pageant To Arms for Liberty
The pageant To Arms for Liberty will be staged in the high school auditorium June 20 and 21 under the YWCA executive board and Comfort Packet committee. The allied nations’ anthems and a chorus from local groups will accompany the cast portraying nations from Belgium to Japan with names listed for roles such as Belgium Madeline Nail and Britain Mrs Russell White.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Comfort Packet Committee
Belgium
Madeline Nail
Britain
Russell White
France
Wesley B. Dodds
Italy
Jennie Conti
England
Anna Leavy
Ireland
Katherine Newman
Scotland
Edna Wilson
Wales
Gladys Williams
Canada
Florence Whittaker
India
Armada Toepfer
Australia
Cornelia Gilkey
New Zealand
Evangeline Sebring
Serbia
Helen Leslie
Montenegro
Lena Green
Portugal
Minnie Federman
San Marino
Ruth Salade
Roumania
Lena Jingo
Greece
Estella Rowland
Russia
Caolyn Dufford
Poland
Wanda Pawlaski
Japan
Helen Harbison
America
Reba Hilborn
Faith
Elizabeth Kirk
Hope
Mary Lou Eckles
Charity
Janet Hileman
Mercy—Marie Wilson
Song contest nets $16 for Red Cross in New Castle
T. W. Johns, musical director of the New Castle public schools, turned over to the Red Cross the proceeds from a city wide song contest. The total amount was 168.45 with the high school organizing and teachers praised for training the children and contributing to the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Johns
New Castle
Red Cross
Johns
June Norris Named Secretary at School Board Meeting
At a regular school board meeting June Norris was elected secretary to the high school principal for the coming year. She will receive a salary of 65 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
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Jack Treser
Robert Houk
Kleuglein
Augusta Owens
Oak St. School
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Fred Lombardo
Marie Cincha
Arthur M. Howe
The
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Mr. Attenborough
Miss Maben
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East Washington St
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Neshannock Avenue
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