Big Finnish Convention Closes Today
Delegates from across the country attend the Buomi Synod of Finnish churches of America session at the Finnish church on Ray street. Dr. J K Nikander re elected president of Suomi College and the synod. The convention highlights Suomi college week to reduce debt and strong wartime loyalty through five synod publications.
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Buomi Synod of Finnish Churches of America
Ray Street
Wisconsin
New England
J. K. Nikander
Hancock
I M
Suomi College
Suomi Synod
A. 8
United States
Youngstown
Warren
Nikander
Synod
Y. Joki
Quincey
Miss
L. Katila
Fairport
Rautalahy
Ishpeming
Mich
J. Ruppola
Onnela
J. E. Laari
Esveleth
Minn
County Prisoners Assist Farmers Sentenced In Liquor Case
Judge Emery presided as county prisoners pledged to aid farmers. Peter Bengivengo received five months with road or farm work. Joseph O'Brien sent 18 months to 2 years for receiving stolen goods and jail breaking. Jake Smith Sr. faced 2 to 2 1/2 years for pandering. Ed Clark, cited for aggravated assault, was supported by Rev Maitland amid his claim of quitting drinking.
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Clark
Commonwealth
John Cheesa
Mike Couppas
Robert M. White
Coupas
Emery
Joseph V. West
B. and C
Ellwood City
James Jackson
Logan
Jackson
Joe Polokovitz
J. Elder Bryan
Joe Genivi
Steve Parchik
Frances Morello
E. F. G. Harper
Philomena Conti
Amelia Lawrenska
Jesse Reed
S. L. McCracken Reed
Peter Bengivengo
Nolle Contendre
Thomas W. Dickey
Bengivengo
Boyd
Joseph O’brien
Rochester
N. Y
Jake Smith, Sr
Western Penitentiary
Edwin K. Logan
Ery
Smith
Ed Clark
Am Maitland
Maitland
Ada
Sgh
Shenango Township Honors Flags At Community Event
Two flags were raised on the Harmony line in Shenango Township last night. The Liberty Loan flag and a large American flag were unfurled with Rev. Hazlett presenting the Liberty loan banner. Township quota was 38928 dollars, raised 60300 dollars. services at 8 p.m. included addresses by Rev. F B McAllister and E F G Harper.
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Moravia
Harmony Line
Shenango Township
Liberty Loan
Rev
Hazlett
Center United Presbyterian Church
F. B. McAllister
New Castle
E. F. G. Harper
Big Plate Plants To Start Monday
Youngstown steel district to debut as a ship plate manufacturing center on Monday June 17 with the new tandem plate mill built by Mesta Machine Company of Pittsburg starting operation. The Struthers plant on the old McCombs farm will have a capacity of 10 000 tons a month about 400 tons daily.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Mesta Machine Company
Pittsburg
Struthers
McCombs
General March outlines Allied manpower prospects and aims
Gen March explains that US manpower limits depend on shipping capacity while allies must extend front from Rheims to the sea. He notes German strength may grow on the west as eastern front withdrawals continue, and stresses Paris as a strategic objective alongside channel ports. The psychological impact of losing Paris is highlighted.
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United States
March
Rheims
Paris
Free Methodists Plan City Park Camp Meeting
The Free Methodists announce a camp meeting at Cunningham's woods City Park from July 11 to 22. Rev H O Hubbard from the Illinois conference leads the series with children and singing coordinators by Rev June B Horning and Rev F A Reese. District ministers of the Oil City conference include A J Hill J J Ginader A H M Zahnizer S Stimer A J Beattie F A Reese R B Brewster F L Hall.
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Free Methodists
Cunningham's Woods
H. O. Hubbard
Illinois Conference
June B. Horning
Conneaut
Ohio
F. A. Reese
Second Free Methodist Church
New Castle
A. J. Hill
Bradford
J. J. Ginader
Mercer
Deaths of the Day in New Castle Area Chronicle
John H. Sigel of Yakima former New Castle resident dies at 69 after a long illness. He leaves a widow, a son in Yakima and a daughter in New Castle. William Henry Masters, former Powder Mill policeman, dies at 55 in New Castle hospital after three weeks’ illness. survived by eight children and relatives. funeral Monday at 2 at home, burial Oak Park. Louie Emma Hinkson wife of Thomas J. Hinkson dies at 55 after bowel surgery. survived by husband, daughter Helen, parents, and several siblings. burial Oak Park cemetery after service Monday at 8.
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John H. Sigel
Yakima
Wash
New Castle
Sigel
Helena ¢. Sigel
Robert J
Harry H. Graham
William Henry Masters
Smithfield Street
New Castle Hospital
Masters
England
William and
Mary Hoops Masters
Elizabeth Thomas
International Bible Students’ Association
Joseph
Warren, O
Thomas
Isaac Thomas
Jack Liversage
Margaret Jacobs
Erie
Harry
Charles
Oak Park Cemetery
Louie Emma Hinkson
Thomas J. Hinkson
Haus Avenue
Hinkson
Plaingrove
Lawrence County
J. W
Angeline Rogers Clarke
M. E. Church
Croton Avenue
M. E
Helen
R. H. McCann
C. M. Clarke
Eastbrook
R. J. McComb
Canton
Nettie
Mary
Death of Frank H. Warnock of Sacramento reported
Word arrives of the death of Frank H. Warnock 61 of Sacramento Cal a former New Castle resident who left for the west 19 years ago He is survived by one daughter and brothers Alfred E Samuel John of this city and Charles of San Francisco
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Frank H. Warnock
Sacramento
Cal
New Castle
West
Mr. Warnock
Alfred E
Samuel
John
Charles
San Francisco
Death of Mrs Jennie McVettie in New Castle Home
Mrs Jennie McVettie died at 6:50 AM at her daughter Mrs E M Patterson’s home 1419 South Jefferson street after a illness. Born July 10 1872 in Coventry township Ohio she was daughter of Thomas and Margaret Bell and survived by her son Ivan brothers John and William Bell of Akron and sister Mrs B Frank of Chicago. Resident of New Castle for 15 years body to be taken to Akron for interment Tuesday morning after Monday visitation.
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Jennie McVettie
E. M. Patterson
South
Jefferson Street
Coventry Township
Thomas
Margaret Bell
Ivan
John
William Bell
Akron
B. Frank
Chicago
Winnipeg Firemen Strike Halts City Services
Winnipeg nearly without a fire department as 160 firemen walk out after council rejects demands of electricians and waterworks workers, crippling emergency services and prompting notices of citywide disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canada
Compiegne Under German Shelling Amid Moral Uplift by French
Describes German bombardment of Compiegne and Carlepont Wood from Sunday morning to Thursday evening with gas shells and heavy artillery. Praises French morale and notes American troops arriving, stating the German attack faces stubborn resistance and that Compiegne may share fates of Rheims if fighting continues.
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Compiegne
Carlepont Wood
Sempigny
Oise River
Americans Repel German Crack Regiments on Marne
Allied forces halted the 197th, 237th and 10th divisions along with the 28th and 5th guard as they tried to reach the Marne. U.S. troops captured over a thousand prisoners and neutralized multiple enemy units in a decisive action. A German letter from a fallen gunners shows the plan to crush the Americans with shell blasts and fresh counterattacks.
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von Boehm
von Hintier
Montdidier
Marne
Flag Day Celebration At Johnson Plant In Hillsville
At the Johnson Limestone plant in Hillsville Pennsylvania a new flag was raised marking the third such flag at the site. A large crowd attended with Rev. Thomas presiding and Rev. Delia leading prayer. Attorney S L McCracken spoke as the crowd sang patriotic songs and John Murphy raised the 20 foot flag amid applause and pledges of support for soldiers and country.
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Johnson Limestone Company
Hillsville
Rev. Thomas
Delia
S. L. McCracken
New Castle
John Murphy
Italy
Local recruit joins Marine Corps station here
John Raymond Close, born January 1, 1898, of Liberty Street Lowellville, was secured at the local Marine recruiting station yesterday and sent to Pittsburg for final examination with a Red Cross comfort kit. Sergeant E C Coberly reports needs for seven stenographers and 18 electricians for aviation, plus 120 machinists for the Marine corps reserve to be sent to the Philadelphia navy yard. knowledge of gasoline and engines required.
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John Raymond Close
Lowellville
Liberty Street
Pittsburg
Red Cross
E. C. Coberly
Marine Corps
Miami
Marine Corps Reserve
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Shenango Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Admissions list includes Hal Cotton Albert street Kenneth Evans Beaver street Mrs. Mary Hostetter New Wilmington Mrs. Mary Fike New Castle. Discharged includes Ruth Allison New Bedford Mrs Elizabeth S Kaeilin Oak street Mrs Mary Harlan Sheri day avenue George Dogles Long avenue.
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Hal Cotton
Albert Street
Kenneth Evans
Beaver Street
Mary Hostetter
New Wilmington
Mary Fike
New Castle
Ruth Allison
New Bedford
Elizabeth S. Kaeilin
Oak Street
Mary Harlan
Sheriday Avenue
George Dogles
Long Avenue
Stogie May Jump To Five Cents
In Wheeling West Virginia workers seek a two dollar per thousand wage rise from stogie makers. If granted, stogies would rise from three for a dime to more, provoking a strike threat as manufacturers argue profits shrink with the current 3 for 10 cent price.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Beaver Marine Wins High Honor Croix de Guerre
FREEDOM Pennsylvania June 15 The first Beaver county soldier to receive the Croix de Guerre the highest honor of the French government is Kenneth C Sands aged 18 son of San Sands of this place He was cited for valor in action on patrol duty and was wounded in combat
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Freedom
Beaver County
Kenneth C. Sands
San Sands
Mrs Armour to Speak Sunday in New Castle
Mrs Mary Harris Armour known as The Georgia Cyclone will address crowds in New Castle on Sunday In the morning at Second United Presbyterian church and at Maitland Memorial church in the evening She will discuss national prohibition progress and will be hosted by Mr and Mrs George Greer of North Jefferson street
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Mary Harris Armour
Georgia
New Castle
Second United Presbyterian Church
Maitland Memorial Church
South Mill Street
Comfort Packet Committee
Love and
House Is Named As A Delegate At Sons Of Veterans Meeting
Oscar L. Jackson Camp Sons of Veterans held a meeting in G A R hall. Division Commander R M Campbell announced the Scranton encampment next week and Fred House was chosen as camp delegate to the convention. Delegates were urged to support Callahan of Philadelphia for national commander in chief. Captain W Stevenson of Company K spoke and Company K plans a smoker next Wednesday in uniform. Three new members were mustered in W R McKay A L Runkle and W S Biddle.
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Oscar L. Jackson
Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
R. M. Campbell
Scranton
Fred House
Campbell
Callahan
Philadelphia
W. Stevenson
Co. K
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Company K
W. R. McKay
A. L. Runkle
W. 8. Biddle
Wise Joins Ringling Band in Circus Tour
Wise J. O. Wise, trombone player for the New Castle band of 114 Quest Street, left for Norristown Pennsylvania to join the Ringling Brothers circus band for the summer tour. Mrs J W Neff of South Mill Street leaves for Camp Colt Gettysburg Pa to visit her son Harry Neff in tank corps training. Congressman Cooper of Ohio prepared for his current role while employed as a railroad worker.
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Co. A. Wise
Quest Street
New Castle
Norristown
Ringling Brothers Circus
J. W. Neff
South Mill Street
Camp Colt
Gettysburg
Harry Neff
Tank Corps
Congressman Cooper
Ohio
Allegheny College Teachers To Speak
Dr. Frederick G. Henke of Allegheny College will occupy the pulpit at First M E church tomorrow morning. He has spent years in China studying conditions and his visit is of special interest. Miss Mabel Roberts will read The Man Who Forgot at the service.
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Frederick G. Henke
Allegheny College
Meadville
M. E
Henke
China
Mabel Roberts
Missing Girls Found In Erie After City Search
After days of searching police located Mabel Hook and Alice Conti who left the city earlier in the week. The girls had sought independence and found work in Erie, Pennsylvania. They will be brought back this afternoon by authorities.
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Mabel Hook
Alice Conti
Erie
D A R Reception Honors Mothers of Soldiers in Flag Day Observance
Lawrence Chapter D A R held a reception in the high school corridor for mothers and wives connected to service members to mark the 141st anniversary of adopting the American flag. The informal program featured remarks, poems, a flag history, songs, and red white blue badges for each guest.
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Lawrence
Daughters of the American Revolution
French
Near Harbor Bridge
George Dickson
Howard Frew
Alma Locke
Anna Perry
Elizabeth McLaughrey
Charles Kirk
Dr Cooper Enlists in United States Army Medical Corps
Dr Edwin Cooper departs for Washington D C to begin service in the medical department of the U S Army this evening as he joins the military medical corps for duty and training.
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Dr. Cooper
Edwin Cooper
Washington, D. C
United States Army
DuShane Sells Neshannock Avenue Property to Barnett
Clare P. DuShane sells a Gibson estate property on Neshannock Avenue a double house and fifty foot lot to Judson Barnett. The modern house comprises six rooms.
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Clare P. DuShane
Gibson
Neshannock Avenue
Judson Barnett
Expect To Sail Soon From Camp Sherman To New York
Plummer Fobes writes from Camp Mills New York dated June 5 1918 to Dan Baker describing movement to the city near the water readiness to depart overseas, a Broadway trip and a visit to Coney Island. He notes ships blown up nearby but empty returning from abroad and asks after friends and club happenings.
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Plummer Fobes
Camp Sherman
New York City
Dan Baker
Camp Mills
N. Y
Dannie
New York
Broadway
Coney Island
New Jersey
Donnie
Eagles
Moose Club
Sam
Odenkink
Realty Transfers Across Wards and Shenango Districts
In a series of transfers, Mary A. White sells to Mary Reynolds for $1 in the Fourth ward. Mary Reynolds sells to Josephine Martin for $1 in the Fourth ward. Pasquale Caravella sells to Frank Scungio for $1 in the Eighth ward. Joseph Lion Depuy sells to Eliza A. Depuy for $1 in the Fourth ward. George Mitchell sells to James Minteer in Shenango for $400. Martha E. McKinney sells to James Minteer in Shenango for $87.85. Nora McCann sells to James Minteer in Shenango for $1. L. E. Springer sells to Edward Cochran in Ellwood for $6,000. Albert C. Hollerman sells to Frank O. Anderson in Ellwood for $4,700.
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Mary A. White
Mary Reynolds
Josephine Martin
Pasquale Caravella
Frank Scungio
Joseph Lion Depuy
Eliza A. Depuy
George Mitchell
James Minteer
Shenango
Martha E. McKinney
Nora McCann
L. E. Springer
Edward Cochran
Ellwood
Albert C.hollerman
Frank O. Anderson
Not Joseph Samuels Corrects Police Report
Joseph Samuels of 1906 Emery Street states to The News that he is not the Joseph Samuels detained by police. He says name similarity caused embarrassment for him and friends.
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Joseph Samuels
Emery Street
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Arlington Ave
New Castle, Pa
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Verdun
Chemin Des Dames
Johnson Plant
Limestone Company
Local
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Beaver Marine
Mrs. Armour
Wise
Ringling Circus
Arms For Liberty
Jos. Samuels
Just
W.F. Dufford & CO
East Washington St
UNION
Bell Phone
North
Chas. R. Kelley
Monion Bell
Mion
East Washington
Chichester
Everua
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