Alumni Committees Named For New Castle High Reunion
General and class committees for the New Castle High School Alumni Association reunion were announced. The event, a basket picnic, will be at Cascade Park on Friday June 27 with the graduating class as guests. Ed Connery at the Sports Good store handles invitations. dues are fifty cents per attendee. Officers for 1928-24 and list of committee members across classes 1900 to 1924 are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle High School Alumni Association
Wascade Park
Ed. Connery
Sports Good Store
Mt. Jackson Girl Heads to Kentucky Mission Field
Miss Helen Chambers of Mt. Jackson leaves in September for Frenchburg Kentucky to work as an instructor in a mission school under the United Presbyterian home mission board. She has taught in North Beaver township schools previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Chambers
Mt. Jackson
Frenchburg
Kentucky
United Presbyterian Home Mission Board
Miss Chambers
North
Beaver Township
Body Found In River Near Harbor Bridge
A man’s decomposed body was found floating in the Shenango River near Harbor Bridge after campers alerted authorities. Coroner J. P. Caldwell examined the remains, noting a silver Elgin watch stopped at 2:57 and gold teeth. No ID was found. ripped pocket fuels murder theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden
J. P. Caldwell
Harbor Bridge
Shenango
Caldwell
Communicable Diseases Counted in May by City Health Dept
Communicable diseases reported in May totaled 36 with measles eleven, whooping cough three, mumps seven, chickenpox three, scarlet fever three, tuberculosis three, diphtheria four and pneumonia two. During the month 135 health certificates and 17 milk licenses were issued.
Raisins Floured Added Last In Cake Batter
The guide instructs to flour raisins or currants well and fold them into the batter at the end to prevent sinking to the bottom of the loaf. This ensures even distribution and a light texture in the finished cake.
Where To Go Tonight In The Darling Of New York
The listing highlights films and acts on tap tonight including Monty Banks in Hot Sands and Julius Sees Her from the Witner Telephone Girl stories. Stars Pola Negri and Jack Holt headline The Cheat with additional comedy by Charley Chase and Pathe News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
New York
Monty Banks
Lee Maloney
Julius
Witner
Pola Negri
Jack Holt
Charley Chase
Pathe News
McAdoo May Not Sweep First Ballot Delegates Split Strongly
Debate centers on McAdoo’s early support with claims of 400 votes on the first ballot. Anti McAdoo forces argue one third oppose his nomination and doubt two thirds rule change. Delegates from Wyoming and Iowa show varied pledges while about 500 undecided delegates across 21 states hold the balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Wyoming
John B. Kendrick
Kendrick
Iowa
Warren Quits as U S S Ambassador to Mexico
Warren resigns as ambassador to Mexico effective July 1 citing private life and business interests. He helped shape the Republican platform in Cleveland and will wind up affairs in Mexico City before returning to Detroit. A chargé d’affaires may represent the U S in Mexico City until Senate confirms a new envoy. President Coolidge had not yet accepted the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrens
Ambassador Warren
Warren
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
Detroit
Senate
Congress
Coolidge
White House
Sharon Reports Stolen 1923 Ford Coupe
Sharon police receive report of a 1923 Ford coupe stolen Saturday night. The car bears Pennsylvania license 427-684. Local authorities note the theft occurred in Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Sharon Police
Pennsylvania
Shenango Valley Nurse Graduation Set for Tuesday Eve
Graduation exercises of Shenango Valley Hospital Training School for Nurses will be Tuesday evening June 17 at 8 o'clock in the Y W C A auditorium. Diplomas go to Mary E Davies and Isabel Snyder of New Castle and Mildred M B McClelland of Harlansburg. Speakers include Rev C G Jordan and H E Zerner M D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley Hospital
Mary E. Davies
Isabel Snyder
New Castle
Mildred M. B. McClelland
Harlansburg
C. G. Jordan
H. E. Zerner
M. D
Anzacs
Lithgrow -Emery Orchestra
C. M. Smail
Fred 8. Emery
Frlms
Emery Orchestra
John P. Lockhart
Hospital Board
The
American Legion
Vandersloot
Graduation Exercises For New Castle Nurses
Graduation exercises for the New Castle Hospital Training School for Nurses will be held Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the Opera house. Judge S P Emery will present diplomas to four graduates and Rev R D Wilkey will give the address. Dr J M Blackwood will present pins. Notable musical numbers from St Michael's Choir and local soloists accompany the program. The graduate class includes Margaret Anna Doran Julia Ceceilia Sousa Katherine Mary Rowan and Martha Crage Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Hospital
Opera House
George T. Weingartner
S. P. Emery
R. D. Wilkey
St. Agatha’s Church
Ellwood City
J. M. Blackwood
St. Michael’s Church
Margaret Anna Doran
Julia Ceceilia Sousa
Katherine Mary Rowan
Martha Crage Watson
Marguerite Delane
St. Michael's Choir
Steve Griffith, Jr
S. Griffith
John Evans
Henry Badger
William Williams
S. Plumer Emery
James M. Blackwood
M. D. Solo
Maurice Aquarra
Laura
Irene Travers
Messrs
Wm. Williams
John Griffith
Stephen Griffith
Local People Plan Picnic at Ida Cribbs Home
Young people from Western Pennsylvania Southern Ohio and West Virginia gather at Bethany College West Virginia for a conference with an intensive religious and recreational program through the week. Delegates from the First Christian church include Miss Louis White and Charles Hunter with Miss Mabel McCurdy assisting as a Young People Specialist. The twelve faculty teach subjects from The Christian Home to Vocational Guidance and Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Bethany College
W. Va
Louis White
Harbor Street
Charles Hunter
Beaver Street
First Christian Church
Mabel McCurdy
First Church
Pollie Brothers Circus Arrives in New Castle
Pollie Brothers circus sets up the big top on Mahoning avenue grounds in New Castle. Tonight at 8 15 the Elks 40 piece band will perform as the circus, featuring hundreds of people and animals, opens under B P O E auspices with portions of receipts going to Margaret Henry orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollie Brothers Circus
New Castle
Mahoning Avenue
Elks
Margaret Henry
Council Sets Two Views On Street Grade Questions
The council will hold two views today to settle the East Main street grade controversy and to determine the grade of sidewalks required by Pennsylvania avenue paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Moving Pictures and Police Buzz on North Mill Street
A fragment describes youths on a small flat car along North Mill Street from Washington to Falls streets at about 9 30 PM Saturday. It notes a driver stopping at a red light, another Ford skirting the safety zone, and a look of wonderment exchanged between drivers. Also mentions Minnie McKibben newly acting sergeant, a well dressed woman reading, sheriff deputies sorting mail, a colored man carrying cleaning gear, a corduroy suited man, a life insurance man at a street gathering, and a boy watching a local moving picture show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mill Street
Washington
Falls Streets
Ford
Confirmation Program Highlights Jewish Education and Ritual
Rabbi Goldenson confirms class and outlines Jewish principles. The program includes biblical readings, the meaning of confirmation, and the Ten Commandments, with a musical procession, prayers, and the presentation of diplomas. Notables include Mrs. Gordon, Miss Kent, and Ruth Wilkoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gordon
Shirley Edyth Edelstein
Sara Ruth Cohen
Walter Martin Caplan
Hillel Hashem
Rose R. Safier
Paul A. Welsh
Lillian Fishkin
Marcus Milton Perelman
Rosalind Ehrlich
vViolet Marlin
Fay Fisher
Bessie Shifman
Ina Rosenberg
Ellen Shifman
J. Prindle Scott
Teachers of
Israel
Mollie Rosenbloom
aAllen David Keller
Minerva Brown
Samuel H. Goldenson
Traumerer (Schumann
Gordon
Miss Kent
Josephine Levine
Municipal nurse logs 32 visits in May on duty
During a two week May period the municipal nurse made 32 visits. Bedside care totaled two hours. Visit counts included 18 to quarantined homes, 4 to child welfare cases, 3 observation visits, and 7 business calls.
Health report lists diphtheria case in city resident
A health department report states Jane Johnston of 2211 Highland Avenue has diphtheria. The notice records one communicable disease case in the area and identifies the patient by name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Jane Johnston
Highland Avenue
City to file complaint over street approach closing
Council directed Solicitor Robert M. White to file a complaint with the Public Service Commission about closing the approach from Mahoning Avenue to Hobart Street due to Gardner Avenue viaduct construction. White noted A. S. & T. P. Co. may not file. action aims to apportion approach costs as Shenango tin mill loses avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Robert M. White
Public Service Commission
Mahoning Avenue
Hobart Street
Gardner Avenue
White
D.S. Pyle
A. S. & T. P. Company
Davies
Lusk
Council
Shenango
Child Injured as Woolworth Window Breaks
A girl named Newton from Ellwood City suffered minor cuts when a large Woolworth window collapsed on Saturday evening. Officials believe internal decorations caused the plate glass to give way and glass sprayed the entrance before rescuers assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Ellwood City
Woolworth Five and
Ten Cent Company
George Junior Republic Head Speaks At Rotary
Earl Brunner, superintendent of the George Junior Republic school near Grove City, spoke at the Rotary club meeting at the Fountain Inn. He delivered an engaging address on the club’s workings while Congressman T. W. Phillips Jr. of Butler and Judge T. J. Prather of Meadville attended as visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Brunner
George Junior Republic School
Grove City
Rotary Club
Fountain Inn
T. W. Phillips, Jr
Butler
T. J. Prather
Meadville
Reunion of Mrs Mary Swans children held at Cascade Park
A Sunday reunion at Cascade Park brought together forty nine members of Mrs Mary Swans family including ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. John S Swan gave the welcome speech and plans were made to hold the next reunion at Cascade Park in July 1925 with many Swans from Morgantown Pittsburgh Duquesne and Columbus in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Swan
Cascade Park
Glen Flora
Wis
Harry Abbott
Duquesne
H. C. Griggs
Pittsburgh
Gilbert
City
John S. Swan
E. W. Swan
R. P. Swan
Columbus, O
Ford car reported disabled on North Liberty Street
Motorcycle Officer H. M. Reynolds reported a distabled Ford car on North Liberty Street near Swansea Avenue to police headquarters. The vehicle was found to belong to a Pittsburgh man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Reynolds
North Liberty Street
Swansea Avenue
Pittsburgh
Deaths Of The Day Mrs Arminda Woods
Mrs Arminda J Woods aged 78 widow of Sylvanus F Woods died Sunday June 15 at 416 Bartram Ave She was born in Pittsburgh PA September 10 1845 daughter of William and Rachel Evans Chidister She was a member of the Central Presbyterian church She leaves daughter Nettie F Woods New Castle and sons Howard Woods local and Harry Woods Dallas Oregon Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 3 PM from the home Burial will follow in Christian Church Cemetery Mosk Columbus County Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arminda J. Woods
Sylvanus F. Woods
Bartram Avenue
Woods
Pittsburgh
William and
Rachel Evans Chidister
Central Presbyterian Church
Nettie F. Woods
New Castle
Howard ©. Woods
This City
Harry Woods
Dallas
Oregon
Christian Church
Mosk
Columbianna County
Funeral services for Mrs Mary J Douglas Saturday
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary J. Douglas were conducted Saturday afternoon at the residence 711 Emerson Avenue in charge of Rev Francis Reese of the Central Presbyterian church assisted by Rev A J Randles of the Second United Presbyterian church. The pallbearers were J D Long Joseph Douglas C L Rose Charles A McCready John Haley and James Hasley. Burial was made in Oak Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Douglas
Emerson Avenue
Francis Reese
Central Presbyterian Church
A. J. Randles
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. D. Long
Joseph Douglas
C. L. Rose
Charles A. McCready
John Haley
James Hasley
Oak Park Cemetery
Funeral services held for Mrs Louise Seaglione Croton
Funeral services for Mrs Louise Seaglione of Croton were held this morning at 8 30 from St Vitus church with Rev Fr DeMita in charge. Pallbearers were Lehigh Osso Pete Ashton Lewis Reed Sam Durka Frank Ross and Sam Sava. Entombment took place in St Vitus Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Seaglione
Croton
St. Vitus
DeMita
Lehigh Osso
Pete Ashton
Lewis Reed
Sam Durka
Frank Ross
Sam Sava
St. Vitus Cemetery
James Andrew Drake dies after illness at 71
James Andrew Drake aged 71 died Saturday June 14 at 12 45 at his home 405 South Walnut street after a year long illness. He was born March 25 1855 in Valant a farmer before moving to the city three years ago. He belonged to Central Presbyterian church. Survived by wife Margaret two sons Jasper Drake Scott township Clyde Drake Fresno California and daughter Mrs J C Patterson this city. Also three sisters Mrs Frank Moorhead Volant Miss Amanda Drake New Wilmington and Mrs Meade Coryea. Funeral 2 pm at home with Rev Francis Reese of Central Presbyterian church officiating. Burial Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Andrew Drake
South
Walnut Street
Mr. Drake
Valant
James
Elizabeth Clark Drake
Central Presbyterian Church
Margaret Drake
Jasper Drake
Scott Township
Clyde Drake
Fresno
Cal
J. C. Patterson
Frank Moorhead
Volant
Meade Coryea
Amanda Drake
New Wilmington
Francis Reese
Graceland Cemetery
Negroes Seek Payment from Circus Workers
A group of African American workers appeared at the police station this morning seeking help to recover wages alleged to be due from the circus at the North Cedar street grounds. They claimed a promised raise was withheld and wished to collect and return home. An officer investigated and advised them to depart after an adjustment was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Cedar Street
Mrs Ira Wagner and family visit Mt Vernon guests of Wysners
Mrs Ira Wagner of Court Street and her son Mont Wagner and family have motored to Mt. Vernon Ohio where they will spend the week as guests of Mrs Wagners brother George Wysner proprietor of the Mt. Vernon Hotel and Ed Wysner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Wagner
Court Street
Mont Wagner
Mt. Vernon, O
Nine Injured In East Street Auto Crash Recovering
Shenango Valley hospital reports all victims of Friday evening auto accident on East street are recovering. William Southern, 15, of Croton avenue, had both legs fractured and needed a leg reset, but is recuperating well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley Hospital
East Street
William Southern
Croton Avenue
Y W C A Board To Elect Officers
Regular meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association board will be held Tuesday evening. Officers to be elected and three trustees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Women's Christian Association
Association
Inventor Patents Pin with Metal Plate Carrying ID Stamp
An inventor files a patent for a safety pin that includes a metal plate stamped with the owner's name or identifying number, enabling direct identification. The device merges everyday fastener utility with security tagging to deter theft and aid recovery.
Silk nests of Mediterranean fish maker yield durable fabrics
A Mediterranean fish maker nests silk it spins, producing durable stackings and light fabrics. The unusual organism creates silk structures noted for strength and potential textile applications.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Carson
S. D. Pearson
H. D. Taylor
M. E. Vaughn
Earl Douglass
William Connery
James Love
Samuel Perry
E. Ferrer
R. C. Lutz
Cora Ritchie
Paul Arow
Elizabeth Hopkins
John Taggart
Anna McGurk
John G. McConahy
Dell Davidson
Myron T. Rice
Barton E. Richards
Joseph Graham
Howard Kirk
J. Jee Clark
James Harlan
Hayden Evans
George Ice
Wilbur Johnson
Frances Arnes
Freda Haltworth
Margaret Byers
Millard Greer
Elizabeth Sowersby
Phillips Johnson
Marshall Matheny
Howard Richards
Lauren Thayer
Imogene Gillespie
William Hilborn
Madeleine McGurk
Florence Rearie Butz
Paul Kanengeiser
Elizabeth Vance
Ray Robison
Elza Ashmore
Myron Rice
John McConaby
Ethel McMurtry Paden
William Caldwell
Ethel Rentz Ferrer
Margaret White
James K. Lamoree
Glenn Anderson
Walter Duff
Ethylh Metzler
Louise Hutton
Nannie Mitcheltree
Grace Boyd
Eber Cook
Carl Paisley, Jr
John Z. Street
Fred Bright
Anna Dodds
Robert Barnes
Marion I. Woods
Mark Rabinovitz
Olive Johnson Stevenson
Bessie Gailey
Mary van di Vert
Felicia Hamilton
Albert Street
Pearl Atkinson
Jane Edmunds
Pearl Johnson
May Mar
Dan Rea
Robert C. Love
Oscar J. Sheaffer
Bessie Thatcher
George Winter
Edna Young Smith
Alice Sterling
Nellie Walit Clark
Cora B. Andrews
James K. Love
Bessie Ayers Donaldson
Carrie Jeffery Roberts
Reed Megown
W. K. Hugus
Rufus McKinley
Frederick Wilder
Scott Hamilton
Dallas Hildebrand
Anna Perry
Iretta Dart
Annie Gilliland
Samuel H. Winternitz
Laura Stevenson
Carmi Glover
Sara Dana Falls
Kate Stockman
David Boyles
Thomas McGurk
J. A. McKee
Jennie Barnett
Mary Agnew
Samuel Foltz
Emily Rice
Elizabeth Harvard
Maude Williams
Martha Roth
Don McKibbon
H. K. Bell
Paul Wilson
Albert Treser
Ande Boy Blue
Tark
Mackie Co
Boomer
H. R. Huston
E. Long
Mission Field
Will
U. P. School At
Sampson Street
McCleary Avenue
Winters
Penn
Lillian Gish
U. S S
Shenango Valley
Ida Cribbs
Elks’ Band
Minnie McKibben
Washington Street
Rabbi Goldenson
White & CO
Neshannock Ave
Woolworth
George Junior Republic
Rotary
Davis Shoe CO
Epreeds Co
Mrs. Douglas
Seaglione
MT. Vernon
E. Washington St
Men's and Boys’ Store of
Y.W.C.A. Board
Nour
Grocers
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