Income Tax Returns Filed Here In 1937 Show Large Increase
Washington correspondent reports a sharp rise in individual income tax returns in 1937 across New Castle, Lawrence County, and surrounding areas. National gains were 17 percent, while New Castle and Lawrence saw a 47 percent rise, with counties like Butler and Beaver also showing substantial increases. The total Pennsylvania returns grew 19 percent to 476,732. A brief note adds U.S. Army Air Corps studies that a parachute-equipped diver cannot exceed 118 miles per hour.
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Artmus C. Wimer
Washington
New Castle Mere
Washington, DC
New Castle
Lannee
Lharge Shay
Pelea
reIg
Lawrence Coun
Lawrence County
Butler Couny
Beaver County
Butler
Chicora
Evans Cty
Mars
Slippery Rock
Zelienople
Beaver
Beaver Falls
Pennsylvania
Art Course Plan Had Much Appeal
Miss Clara EL Freshwater, art instructor at Highland Avenue school, won approval from parents and pupils for an affordable elementary art program combining crafts. Projects include animal pictures from paper circles, silhouette photos, wax sealing, cloth hangings, gourds, metal tapping plaques, and paper mask molds of foreign children linking to geography, aiming to foster practical art appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara EL Freshwater
Highland Avenue School
Entulsion
Little Beaver Missionary Meeting Notes
The Presbyterian church held its regular monthly missionary meeting on Thursday June 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs R J Nesbit with 18 members present. A business session followed and a luncheon was served by the hostess. Nearby notes list numerous visits by local residents to Beaver Falls New Castle Ellwood City and other towns with friends and relatives.
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The
Presbyterian Church
R. J. Nesbit
Little Beaver
Dugan
Beaver Falls
Mary Moore
George von Berg
New Castle
Foster
New Galilee
Frank Smith
Harry Phillips
Wampum
Wesley Headlin
Beaver Fails
Harry Young
Walter Clemmer
Darlington Y Road
Priday
Henry Young
Lou Badger
Erwin McMorran
Billy
Morado
S. Young
Arline
Racine
Mindrecé Hutchison
Ellwood City
Oscar Hutchison
Rand
Wiliam McCain
Russell McMorran
Earl Sarver
J. ©. Young
Ira McPherson
J. V. Knepp Ardl
Knepps
Anna Link
Chippewa
Test Prospective Operators Tuesday Test
State motor police set windows for prospective motor vehicle operators from 10 a m to 3 p m Tuesday on Sampson street. Applicants must have a learner permit and car registration and be accompanied by a licensed operator. A basic exam, color vision test, driving test, and questions on state motor laws will be given. car must be in good condition.
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Sampson Street
Odr Dearner
Ihe
Miss Tucker Explains Camel Difference to Miss MacGregor
Miss Tucker, a successful young office manager, tells Miss MacGregor about how Camels differ from other cigarettes, highlighting smoother taste and better burn characteristics based on her experience in the office setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Tucker
Miss Tucker
Court House Hill Deeds and Quiet June at Court
Deeds recorded from Slippery Rock Shenango and Waylor townships list transfers among James Thornberry Alfred Grazi Helen Thatcher Philip Elder and others for one dollar. Judges Braham and Dickey meet in Philadelphia for state judiciary conference as sentencing postponed until June criminal court session. Worms on courthouse steps draw quiet attention while June weddings and licenses hint at a season of life events.
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James Thornberry
Alfred Grazian
Slippery Rock
Hurrie
T. Staith
Helen Elizaibery Thatcher
Waylor Township
Joseph Mann, Jr
James Comstock
Shenango Township
James Com
Stock
Theodore Howard Kelley
Philip ©. Elder
Second Ward
W. Walser Braham
Thomas W. Dickey
Philadelphia
Mrs Johnson Hosts Macedonian Circle Dinner at Second U P Church
Highland Heights notes Mrs Alpert Johnson entertaining the Macedonian Circle of the Second U P church at a tureen dinner Tuesday evening. After a bountiful meal the meeting was turned over to Mrs Luella.
Golden Jubilee Convention Plans by State C E
The 11 July red letter Christian Endeavor jubilee plans include a statewide gathering in Pennsylvania. Laurence County aims for 100 registrations and each society should submit figures to Evans in Lew Castle. Registration is one dollar amid efforts tied to late 18th century excise tax history.
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Pennsylvenia
C. FE
Christian Endeavor Movement
Laurence County
Lawrence Unity Christian Endeavor
Evans
North Liberty Street
Lew Castle
MIUTO Pain Relief Promise in Minutes
Relief claims for rheumatism neuritis and neuralgia with a doctor’s formula Nurito. Ointment is non oopiates and promises rapid action and money back at Drumgists. Consumers urged not to suffer and to try this guaranteed remedy.
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Drumgists
Camel Cigarettes Praised by Growers and Buyers
Farmers and tobacco sellers testify Camel uses finer leaf and delivers better smoking. John Durham Jr and Calvin Wilsons note Camel purchases top grades, supporting strong demand from growers who favor Camel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Durham, Jr
Calvin Wilsons
Carmel
Eddie Cantor On the Air Monday Nights
A radio listing notes Eddie Cantor hosts a Monday night program on the Columbia Network. Also advertised is the Goodman Swing Band with a Tuesday 8:30 pm time slot and various regional time references for broadcast availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Cantor
Benny Goodman the
King OF Swing
M.S.T
Columbia Network
Senate Confirms Steen's Appointment to New Term
The Senate confirmed Postmaster Richard A. Steen of New Castle for another four year term. Steen’s current term expires June 18 and papers will be filed for a term starting at that expiration. The Senate also confirmed Postmaster Oscar H. Stillwagon at Ambler.
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Arthur C. Wimer
Washington
New Castle
Washington, D. C
Senate
Richard A. Steen
Wees
Tne
Steen
Oscar H. Stillwagon
Ambler
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