Seventh Ward Picnic At Horchler Camp
Members and families of the K J A class enjoyed a cottage picnic at Raymond Horchler’s Ramblers Rest near Harlansburg. A tureen dinner on the lawn followed by games and sports, including a ball game and a large bonfire with toasted marshmallows, highlighted the evening. Special guests were Mr and Mrs R M Neal and their son Arthur of Koppel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Horchler
Rambler’s Rest
Harlansburg
R. M. Neal
Arthur
Koppel
Young Men From Here Leave for World’s Fair Chicago Bound
A seventh ward party of young men led by Walter Ward departs tonight for Chicago to visit the World’s Fair. Other members include Harold Gillespie Ted Kerr Bert Grassell William Walker and Phillard Unangst.
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Seventh Ward
Chicago
Windy City
Walter Ward
Harold Gillespie
Ted Kerr
Bert Grassell
William Walker
Phillard Unangst
Diffley Returns Home After Michigan Graduation
Mike Diffley returns to his parents home on North Ashland Avenue after earning a degree from the University of Michigan. He was a prominent college athlete, serving as captain of the baseball team and traveling with the squad to Japan for a series of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Diffley
M. J. Diffley
Ashland Avenue
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Young Diffley
Japan
Pittsburgh Man Weds Vera Dibley
Mr and Mrs G A Dibley announce the marriage of their daughter Vera Dibley to Tillman Pifer of Pittsburgh The wedding occurred on Monday June 5 in Chester West Virginia and the couple now reside at the bride’s home
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G. A. Dibley
North Liberty Street
Vera Dibley
Tillman Pifer
Pittsburgh
Chester
W. Va
Ladies Aid Meeting at Cottage Grove Church
Members of the Madison Avenue Christian Church Ladies Aid met at Cottage Grove with host Mrs. J B Bumbaugh. After business they shared lunch prepared by Mrs Bumbaugh Mrs J W McHattie and Mrs S E Park and enjoyed social time. Special guests included Mrs Peterson of Pittsburgh Mrs Stephen Hutnick and Mrs Godfrey Richards. The society will resume meetings in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage
Ladies Aid Society
Madison Avenue
Girl Scout Camp Plans for August Near Kennedy's Mills
Mahoningtown's Girl Scout troop will attend a Kennedy's Mills camp the first two weeks of August. New Castle's quota is fifty campers each week and a fair portion is expected from the local troop. Registrations due by July 15.
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Mahoningtown
Kennedy’s Mills
New Castle
Case Continues in Assault Charge Against Husband
Mrs. Charles Cratty of East Clay ton street filed an assault and battery charge against her husband. After a hearing before Alderman H. G. Coates the case was ordered continued for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cratty
East Clayton Street
H. G. Coates
Penna Bo Auxiliary Holds Summer Meetings at City Hall
A regular Penna Bo auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen met yesterday afternoon in City Hall. The group approved continuing regular meetings at intervals throughout the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna-Bo
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Three New Markers For Civil War Veteran Graves
Three new markers have been received here to be placed on graves of Civil War veterans.
Residents Report From Seventh Ward In Brief
Mrs. Martha Sampson of Pittsburgh visits Seventh ward relatives while Mrs. J. L. Raymond returns after Fort Wayne sojourn. Edward Bevan leaves for New York for an extended stay. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Raymond visit from Forton Ind. George Meyer returns from Canada. Several men, including Jack Solomon and James Gallagher, seen in Chester. The Bevan family moves to Cottage Grove for summer. Mrs. Powers remains bedbound after sunstroke. Mrs. Dilley recovering from appendicitis. Myltreama Ballard returns from New Castle hospital. Set at home of Mrs. F. E. Flowers.
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Martha Sampson
Pittsburgh
Seventh Ward
J. L. Raymond
Fort Wayne
Ind
Edward Bevan
West Clayton Street
New York
W. R. Raymond
Forton Ind
Aeventh Ward
George Meyer
West Madison Avenue
Canada
Jack Solomon
James Gallagher
Joe Cunningham
Robert McClurg
Charles Dungan
Chester
John M. Bevan
Cottage Grove
W. C. Powers
Mt. Jackson Road
John Dilley
North Liberty Street
Myltreama Ballard
New Castle Hospital
Set
F. E. Flowers
Second Street
Observations In 7th Ward Report On Rain and Cottages
George Meyer reports heavy rain in the 7th Ward hindering trout fishing after returning from Canada. The area experienced a stronger shower around 8 am while New Castle saw minimal rain. Universal Sales Company garage on Cherry street and Ashland avenue sees new roof framing after a prior fire. Cottage Grove cottages near New Wilmington on Neshannock creek are fully occupied for summer with grounds improvements and daily picnics swims and sports.
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Universal Sales Company
Cherry Street
Ashland Avenue
Cottage Grove
New Wilmington
Neshannock Creek
Maple Court Club Improves Tennis Court Drainage
Maple Court club on West Clayton street has installed a drainage system for its tennis court. The resurfaced court remains undamaged after heavy rains and will be ready for use again soon.
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Maple Court Club
West Clayton Street
Flags Adorn North Liberty For Flag Day Observance
In observance of Flag Day flags were displayed by local merchants and from the seventh ward fire department and the North Liberty St. area. The visible tributes mark the community’s remembrance of this national day.
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Seventh Ward
Liberty St
Statzer Auxiliary Meeting Notice
Augusta Statzer auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet Monday evening June 19 at 8 30 daylight saving time in the Clendenin building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statzer
Augusta Statzer
Brotherhood of Railroad
Clendenin
Indefinite stay arranged for Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith of North Liberty will live with his grandparents Mr and Mrs William Smith of Beaver Falls for an indefinite stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Smith
North Liberty Street
William Smith
Beaver Falls
Two School Nurses Elected By Board in New Castle
Miss Emma J. Dodds and Miss Helen Wilson were chosen by the New Castle School Board for the coming year. The nurses will hold the same contract terms as teachers and must be state certified.
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Emma J. Dodds
Helen Wilson
New Castle
State Department
Warn Against Giving Small Boys a Lift
Harrisburg dispatch reports the State Highway Patrol cautions motorists not to give rides to unfamiliar small boys. Officials warn vacation time brings wanderlust in children and urge drivers to avoid offering lifts to strangers for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
State Highway Patrol
No School and Warm Days Bring Circus Curiosity
A notice warns that warm weather and a circus trip can spark a child's wanderlust. It cautions parents against letting children roam and suggests avoiding trips that could raise parental worry or lead to kidnaping charges. It urges parents to contact the State Highway Patrol sub-station if a child goes missing.
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State Highway Patrol
Health expert warns Pennsylvanians on ivy poisoning prevention
Dr. J Moore Campbell director of the State Health Department warns residents prone to ivy poisoning to consult physicians on current preventive and curative inoculations. He notes several serious poisoning reports reaching the bureau of communicable disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
J. Moore Campbell
State Health Department
Bureau of
Campbell
Assets Of Closed State Banks Will Be Investigated
Harrisburg June 15 The committee appointed to investigate the handling of assets of closed banks met at the capitol to plan its inquiry State Banking Secretary Dr William D Gordon was expected to appear after data on loans requested by committee members and Edward Martin Republican state chairman were not yet public A separate committee to investigate the securities commission will meet tomorrow to appoint a chairman and secretary and set procedure Also Rep Louis Schwartz Philadelphia was named chairman of a group to study an insurance code Senator James Norton Berks was named vice chairman and Albert B Smith Harrisburg secretary The panel plans a summer study of insurance laws and fall hearings if needed
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Capitol
Edward Martin
William D. Gordon
Secre
Tary
Banking
Securities Commission
Louis Schwartz
Philadelphia
James Norton
Berks
Albert B. Smith
Lydia E Pinkham’s Tablets Ad Claims Benefits and No Narcotics
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Tablets with claims of believed benefits and states no narcotics. It also notes no dizziness and no adverse effects. A larger size option is offered.
Pottery firm restarts firing after 14 months idle
East Liverpool Ohio June 15 The C C Thompson Pottery company one of the oldest clay plants in the United States issued orders to fire ware in old upright kilns idle for 14 months to cope with the influx of new business and boost the American ceramic industry recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
C. C. Thompson Pottery Company
United States
Over-age Seventh Graders Rise in Pennsylvania Schools
The Department of Public Instruction reports a high share of seventh graders being over-age. Fourteen percent are under-age, fifty-two percent normal, and thirty-four percent older than average for the grade.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Public Instruction
New Castle School Board Allocates Retirement Fund Payment
The New Castle School Board approved paying 9532.60 to the Public School Retirement Fund to cover teacher and staff retirement. Members expressed reluctance but stated the payment is compulsory to avoid deductions from the district appropriation. The board also approved a 100000 bond for L. W. McClung, the tax collector, contingent on a financial statement from the bonding company.
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New Castle
A. C. Hyde
L. W. McClung
Health Department teams continue child health checks in Coatesville
Harrisburg reports the State Health Department nursing corps is assessing two to ten year old children benefiting from community market food programs. Through this week they have examined 3968 children in the program.
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Harrisburg
State Health Department
Corps of Doctors and Nurses
Coatesville
Market health checkup schedule across four counties
Officials will examine physical conditions in four counties as the community market opens. A re-examination will occur six weeks later, with the process continuing through the summer months.
County Home Taxed to Full Capacity
With around 170 inmates, the county home is taxed to capacity per the county commissioners. The elderly residents have no homes for outside relief. many inmates are married and some men can work but lack tasks to perform.
Realty Transfers in Scott and First Fourth Wards
Real estate transfers list deeds from Mary Elizabeth Crawford to E. L Sanford in Scott township and Gertrude Kay Halboth to Max Ludwig in the First ward and Della M. Grim to Sarah E. Bovard in the Fourth ward, each for $1.
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Mary Elizabeth Crawford
E. L Sanford
Scott Township
Gertrude Kay Halboth
Max Ludwig
Della M. Grim
Sarah E. Bovard
Fall Fish Attract Fly Fishermen In Harrisburg Streams
Fall fish in Pennsylvania warm water streams attract fly fishermen according to the Fish Commission. Ranging up to 18 inches, these game fish provide real sport on a light fly rod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
The
Fish Commission
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Seventh Ward News
Horchler Camp
Slippery Rock
Seventh Ward Personale
Roosevelt
William F. Stevenson
Home Loan Board
W. F. Brunner
Joe T. Robinson
Carroll Merriam
Central Press
Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
Sasha
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sears
Packard
Lincoln
Cadillac
Nash
Buick
Plymouth
Chevrolet
Ford
Elzes
Proporti
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Oteret
Jefferson
Isears, Roebuck and CO
New Castle, Pa
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