New Church near completion on Moody avenue
The First Church of Christ Scientist Congregation on Moody avenue nears occupancy in about a month. Designer builder J H Fleming says the single story red brick structure includes a large 200 seat auditorium, organist and readers rooms, finished basement with Sunday school rooms, ample lighting, stucco gables and jade green slate roof. Temporary HQs are on South Mill street and the Reading room sits on the Johnson building’s fifth floor.
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Church of Christ. Scientist
Moody Avenue
J. H. Fleming
The
Christian Scientist
South Mill Street
Reading Room
Johnson Building
West Virginia Utilities Sold to Monongahela-West Penn Power
Monongahela-West Penn Power, a subsidiary of American Waterworks of Philadelphia, announced the purchase of West Virginia Utilities Co. property in Morgantown for about 4 million dollars. Capt. George M. Alexander of Fairmont leads the purchasing group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia Utilities Company
Monongahela-West Penn Power Company
American Waterworks Company of
Philadelphia
George M. Alexander
Fairmont
Shrine Council selects Miami for Imperial Shrine session
Imperial Shrine Council chose Miami Florida to host the next annual session after Florida Temples offered 200000 dollars for the entertainment of the Shriners next year. Minneapolis withdrew when the offer was made and Cleveland was eliminated by vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Atlantic City
N. J
Miami
Fla
Imperial Shrine Council
Shriners
Florida
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Where to Go Tonight at Local Theaters and Specials
A cinema listing highlights Lillian Gish in The Scarlet Letter with a strong cast and added attractions Slim Summer ville Fanny the Mule in Red Suspenders. Matt and Jeff star in Oceans of Trouble Betty Bronson in Ritzy with James Hall. The Big Boy in Atta Baby. Plus Lindbergh reception shown on screen. Comedy pair Hendrix and White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Gish
Slim Summerville
Fanny the Mule
Matt and
Jeff
Penn
Betty Bronson
James Hall
Big Boy
Hendrix and
White
Capitol Rogerson Smith Players Present Applesauce Comedy
The Capitol Rogerson Smith Players stage Applesauce a comedy of American home life with matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at the local theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol—Roberson-Smith
Nixon- Love Makes Em Wild cast stars Harron Phipps
A William Fox comedy features Johnny Harron and Sally Phipps in Love Makes Em Wild with a strong cast. The release highlights include the Fox News segment and the comedy Wine Women and Sauerkraut.
Regent Rex and Harold Lloyd Lead Mixed Screen Review
A brief survey highlights Regent Rex in No Man's Law and Harold Lloyd in Captain Kidd's Kids with a light comedy She's My Cousin. The items showcase film titles, performers, and a general sense of Circa era news and organ recitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
King of
Harold Lloyd
Captain Kidd
Byrd Delays Europe Flight Hop Off Until Noon
Commander Richard E. Byrd returned to Roosevelt Field and said the tri motor Fokker plane America is ready to depart for Europe on short notice but weather conditions are unfavourable. He expected no departure before noon tomorrow.
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International News Service
Mineola
N. Y
Richard E. Byrd
Europe
Roosevelt Field
Fokker
America
Byrd
Political Announcements Ahead of September 20 1927 Primaries
The News lists candidate notices for the county commissioner race. Co H BLANK of Ellwood City is named as a Republican Party candidate pending the September 20 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Blank
Ellwood City
Republican Party
T. J. McCullough
Wampum
Roof garden dances to debut at cathedral venue
Announcement notes the Scottish Rite cathedral will host a roof garden dance for the first time as a social hub for hot summer months. Also mentions street Stop violations on East Side and route numbers aiding tourists, plus nearing completion of the Third U P church with red brick exterior and two large stained windows slated for September completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington
Sutton Streets
U. P
Washington Street
Adams Street
City to paint road lines after Harmony route crashes
Mayor William Dunlap says lines may be painted near intersections used by Harmony route cars to improve warning for heavy East Side traffic. He plans extensive line painting this summer, preferring painted warnings to sign posts. Women at City Rescue Mission prepare utensils for the upcoming picnic, with six bushels of potato salad expected. Aluminum white paint brightens North Mill street light poles, improving street appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunlap
Harmony
City Rescue Mission
E. J. Berquist
Lindbergh
Berquist
North Mill Street
College student injured in polo match improves
Calvin Burt, a Pennsylvania Military College student from New Haven, Connecticut, who was injured when thrown from his pony in Chester polo yesterday, was reported improved today. His back sprain is described as minor by college officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chester
Calvin Burt
Pennsylvania Military College
New Haven
Conn
Burt
Lindbergh's Moonlit Trip to Washington and Back
Lindbergh slips from Mitchel field with Richard Blythe in evening clothes, flies to Washington in the Spirit of St. Louis, escorted by Captain Sinclair Streett. He returns in a buoyant mood, performs aerial stunts, then lands at Roosevelt field and prepares for a St. Louis takeoff. Mrs. Lindbergh travels by train to join him.
Who Am I and Related Historical Trivia 1927
Questions cover a U S senator’s state and city role as reform figure, a libel defense case, Ford Motor Company’s 1927 anniversary, Ossining prison name, the largest U S transatlantic liner’s current name and former designation, Estonia’s 1918 independence, and a Bible verse about prosperity and adversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Jimmy Jams Horoscope Notice and Libel Suit Mention
A fragment notes birthdays and warns against fickleness steering desires astray. It references James A Reed of Missouri Kansas City and a Ford Sapiro libel suit, with scattered page numbers and historical era terms like Sing Sing Leviathan Vaterland and Ecclesiastes VIII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Reed
Missouri
Kansas City, Mo
Ford-Sapiro
Boy Missing From Local Home
Frank Heresky Jr aged 14 of 1505 Belmont Avenue has been missing from his home since June 1. He is described as 4 feet 6 inches tall, 80 pounds, with light hair blue eyes and wearing blue overalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heresky, Jr
Belmont Avenue
Random Fire at Pistol Range and a Boy’s Fare
A hard fought pistol range episode ends with an instructor shouting fire at Random while a freshman keeps his pistol ready. A crowded car prompts a conductor to demand fare for a boy, but Mr. Cohen notes the boy appears older and calmly asks if he can help it if the boy worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cohen
Lindbergh Flies Into Anacostia To Reestablish Spirit Of St Louis
Colonel Charles Lindbergh landed at Anacostia Naval Air Station at 3:43 a.m. in a dramatic eastward flight timed to restore the "we" partnership. He arrived alone in an army pursuit plane after a 1 hour 59 minute trip from Mitchell Field and departed for New York at 4:10 a.m. The city slept as dawn began to creep over the capital.
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Richard R. Blythe
Long Island
Mitchelfield
Lindy
Paris
Washington
Lindbergh
Sinclair Streett
Bollingfield
Lawrence Sullivan
Mitchell Field
Naval
St. Louis
New York
President Coolidge Stays at Dakota Summer Home
Rapid City hosts President Coolidge with the White House staff and reporters quartered at the high school. After an enthusiastic Rapid City welcome the party travels to Hermosa where 140 cowboys dress in plains attire greet the Chief Executive. A staged hold-up echoes Deadwood days with advance Secret Service warnings on firearms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
West
Hermosa
Deadwood
E. W. Starling
Secret Service
Deaths Of The Day Miss Anna Leslie Funeral Rites
Funeral services for Miss Anna C. Leslie were held Wednesday at 2 PM from her Ridge Avenue residence. Rev. D. C. Schnebly of Mahoning Presbyterian Church conducted the service. Pallbearers included Dr. W. C. Meechem, Dr. F. W. Guy, Clyde Riley, W. C. Patterson, G. H. Scheidemantle, and J. G. Fisher. Burial followed at Clarksville, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna C. Leslie
Ridge Avenue
D. C. Schnebly
Mahoning
Lawrence C. Dean 69 Dies After Illness in East Washington
Lawrence C, Dean aged 69 of East Washington street extension died late Wednesday night June 15 after a three month illness of complications. He was born March 13 1858 in Harlansburg son of Amos and Nancy Dean and spent most of his life in Lawrence county. A painter by trade he belonged to Third United Presbyterian church. Surviving are three children Edward C Dean Mrs Nancy Robinson and Mrs Theresa Wright all of the city. His wife Emma Book Dean died about two years ago. Funeral Friday June 17 at 3 p m daylight savings time from the home with Rev S B Copeland officiating Burial will be in Grassland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence C. Dean
Washington Street
Mr. Dean
Harlansburg
Amos
Nancy Dean
Lawrence County
Third United Presbyterian Church
Edward C. Dean
Nancy Robinson
Theresa Wright
Funeral services announced for Mrs Vicentina Fazzoni
Funeral services for Mrs Vicentina Fazzoni will be held Friday at 9 30 a m at St Vitus church with interment in St Vitus cemetery. Mrs Frances Griffin aged 50 wife of P W Griffin died suddenly at home in Bessemer Wednesday afternoon. She was a member of the Bessemer Presbyterian church and active in Bible school and women’s groups. She leaves husband five children Gerald Nord New Wilmington Kenneth Frances Robert and Percy all at home. Nords touring the West were in South Dakota when wired yesterday. Funeral arrangements pending their arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicentina Fazzoni
St. Vitus Church
St. Vitus Cemetery
Frances Griffin
P. W. Griffin
Bessemer
Bible School
Gerald Nord
New Wilmington
Kenneth
Frances
Robert
Percy
Nord
South Dakota
Inter Club Golf Matches Start At Grove City Country Club
Grove City Pa June 16 The Grove City Country Club hosted a Tuesday luncheon and bridge with organizers Mrs George Monroe Mrs J G Carruthers and Mrs W H Allen. The inter club golf schedule opens June 16 against Poland Country Club followed by matches at Ellwood City Greenville New Castle Wanango Meadville and Kittanning through September 7 with a putting contest planned for June 16 led by Mrs H Slough and Mrs W Palmer.
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Grove
City
Grove City Country Club
Bridge
George Monroe
J. G. Carruthers
W. H. Allen
Grove City
Poland
New Castle
Wanango
Meadville
Kittanning
H. Slough
W. Palmer
Sharon Reports Three Stolen Automobiles
Sharon police report three cars stolen from the city and urge area authorities to be vigilant. The vehicles are a 1925 Hudson coach with PA plate 7893 494, a 1927 Star roadster with PA plate 977 731, and a 1927 Es sex sedan with PA plate 56 349.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Hudson
Pennsylvania
Not Having a Thing to Wear Girl Clothes Excuse
The line about girls lacking outfits is treated as dated lore, reflecting social norms around fashion and shopping behavior. It hints at evolving attitudes toward clothing, trends, and personal expression in modern life.
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West Virginia Utilities Co
Miami, Fla
Metzler
E.L. Young
Be. Washingt
Over Davis’ Shoe Store
Ellis Clark Hamman
Orpheus Club
Capitol Grounds
Susquehanna River Drive
Mary
Marrisburgers
Taylor
Robert Fisher
Robert P. Brown
Pei Moorestown
Lyeve Jane
M. More
Avesky Nia PA
EDIUM
M. Moresky
West Long Avenue
Moravia Street
East Washington Street
Ellwood City Road
Butler Road
Earth
West Point
Flyer
Benjamin D. Foulois
Blythe
James J. Walker
Polo Grounds
Ace Hodkins
Lincoln Neb
Sergt
Sammy Baker
Mitchellfield
Evangeline Lindbergh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Spirit of
Ford Motor Company
Ossining, N. Y
United States
Esthenia
Jimmy Jams
Sing Sing
Leviathan
Vaterland
Republic. Ecclesiastes
President Coolidge
Dakota Summer
Ashion
North Mill St
New Castle, Pa
Miss Leslie
Mill Street
Water Street
Boy Scout Headquarters
Boy Scouts
East Washington St
Trinity Church
Trinity Episcopal Parish
Hill’s
Neshannock Creek
Church School
Ruth Metzler
Gertrude Hitchcock
Howard Robinson
Gilbert Powell
Robert McConahy
Apalthy
Stetson
McGoun
Sam H. McGoun
Davis Shoe CO
White Undertaking CO
Elizabeth J. White
Neshannock Avenue
R. Loy Boyd
Mgr
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