Johnson Placed On Trial In Murder Case
Johnson charged with the murder of Charles McMurray in Moravia street district after a April 27 knife attack. Trial before Judge James A Chambers opens with jury selection amid low attendance. Attys McFate and Martin defend, DA Powers prosecutes, defense may claim self defense.
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Charles McMurray
Huston Johnson
Lfe
James A. Chambers
McMurray
Moravia Street
Johnson
Joseph McFate
Harvey E. Martin
John Powers
Commonwealth
Playgrounds Open Formally Today Across City
Municipal playgrounds at Rose Avenue and George Washington Junior High opened with ceremonies led by supervisor Nicholas Cassillo. Ideal weather marked the event as flag raisings took place. two new sites join the network while two existing ones remain closed at McCreary Avenue, and tennis courts are added at Boyles Field and George Washington Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Cassillo
McCreary Avenue
Rose Avenue
George Washington
Boyles Field
George Washington Junior High
City Rescue Mission Children Picnic Set for June 26
Benjamin J. Watkins announces the annual outdoor City Rescue Mission children’s picnic on June 26. John D. Rung, Lakewood Beach owner, will host the event with grounds donated and others to supply food and transportation. Contributions of money or foodstuffs are welcome.
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City Rescue Mission
Benjamin J. Watkins
John D. Rung
Lakewood Beach
Rung
Watkins
Mrs Strebel Returns Home After Boston Ship Disaster
Ruth Brown Strebel, a survivor and heroine of the Baltimore disaster near Boston that claimed about 50 lives, came home to visit her sister Mrs. Harry Shaffer at 445 East Washington Street. She appears nervous and seeks rest before resuming duties aboard a sister Fairfax ship involved in last week’s catastrophe.
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Ruth Brown Strebel
Boston
Harry Shaffer
East Washington Street
Strebel
Fairfax
Overheated Motor Triggers Fire at Croton Store
Firefighters from Croton department answered a Sunday 2 30 p m call to M C Crisci at 1005 Croton Avenue where an overheated motor on an ice machine caused smoke and $50 damage. No blaze occurred though gas masks were used during suppression.
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Croton Department
M. c. Crisci
Croton Avenue
Gas Station Hold Up Reported at Sutton Tudol Station
Officers Lockhart and Hanna answered a 4 10 a m call to Sutton Tudol Gas Service at West Washington and Atlantic to probe a holdup by two men who escaped with 44. The clerk Clarence Thellman said one man entered with a mask and claimed he and his partner would not let his family starve. The masked man was about five foot eight, in a blue coat and light trousers. the other man waited outside. Detective John Young investigated.
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Lockhart
Hanna
Sutton Tudol
West Washington Street
Atlantic Avenue
Clarence Thellman
Mosby Arrested and Discharged After Altercation Claim
Gene Mosby was arrested this weekend by police on a complaint from B. J. Anitch of 11 Wein berg avenue alleging Mosby kicked and injured him. Anitch’s injury was not serious, and Mosby was discharged after denial and review of the evidence.
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Gene Mosby
B. J. Anitch
Weinberg Avenue
Mosby
Anitch
Workmen Gather for Monthly Shop Safety Meeting
Workmen of the Cherry street shop at the Pennsylvani a railroad assemble in the office of Master Mechanic J S Richards for the regular monthly shop safety meeting this afternoon.
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Cherry Street
Pennsylvani
J. S. Richards
City Opens Bids For New Sidewalks
City council opened bids for construction of approximately 1 12 sidewalks in multiple areas. No contracts were awarded yet. Inspector Lou Mosely will oversee the project once a contract is made. Bids cited include New Castle Cinder and Concrete Block Co 18 cents per square foot for new work and 70 cents per hour for repairs. Andrew Pthals 18 cents per square foot and 20 cents per square foot for repairs. Frank Cagnetti and Co 17 cents per foot for new work and 12 cents per foot for repairs.
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Solons
Lou Mosely
Treser
New Castle Cinder and Concrete Block Company
Andrew Pthals
Frank Cagnetti and Company
Councilman Charges Inadequate Sidewalk on Huron Avenue
Councilman Treser alleged a three inch sidewalk was laid on Huron Avenue and found that four inch specifications existed. Inspector Mosely was ordered to monitor the project and ensure contractors follow the standards.
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Treser
Huron Avenue
Mosely
Brother Of Local Man In Auto Crash
Wayne Snyder of the Barnes-Snyder Moto Co was called to Canton this morning after word that his brother James Snyder and wife were injured in an auto accident near Canton They were driving home from Newcastle after a visit when a car emerging from a side road struck theirs The full extent of injuries was not yet known
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Wayne Snyder
Barnes-Snyder Moto Co
Canton
James Snyder
Nw Castle
Snyder
Tentative July 16 Outing Date For P R R Employees
Approval of a tentative outing date for the Erie and Ashtabula division Pennsylvania Railroad employees set for July 16 includes plans for the annual picnic. L C Gleason returns as general chairman and will oversee safety. sidewalk blocking for pedestrians noted and parking fines to be issued for cars caught in the restricted area.
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Erie & Ashtabula
Pennsylvania Railroad
L. C. Gleason
Police crackdown on parking along Sycamore Way
Police curb parking along Sycamore Way between Apple Way and North Mercer Street after numerous complaints. The effort aims to restore traffic flow and reduce obstruction on the roadway.
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Sycamore Way
Apple Way
North Mercer Street
Woodrow Wilson Playground Opens at South Jefferson and Miller
The Woodrow Wilson Playground at South Jefferson and Miller Streets opened Saturday. Owned by Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, the land hosts 16 swings and three slides for children, with about 200 youngsters enjoying the new equipment. Police hold a bicycle found at 209 East Leasure Avenue. owner may claim by proving ownership. A dated remark notes Sunday closure affecting caddies comments on a biblical tale.
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Woodrow Wilson
South Jefferson and
Miller Streets
Holy Trinity Polsh National Catholic Church
Frank Runkle
East Leasure Avenue
Wolves Club Guests at Neshannock Park Picnic
Members of the Wolves club from New Castle and Butler along with their wives and families attended a Sunday afternoon picnic hosted by Sam Morris of Neshannock Falls Park. The event featured foot races and a dinner, with winners named in several age groups and events including a bag race and horseshoe pitching.
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Th Wolves Club
New Castle
Butler
Sam Morris
Proprieto
Neshannock Falls
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Mrs. Strebel
Hollywood
Haney’s
Jacquard
Leonard” Refrigerators
Leonard Refrigera
Tors
Apex
Petris
Ename
Ivory
Victor
Victor Electrolanus
West Side
P. R. R. Employes
Ananias
Wolves
Neshannock Park
Sylvia Saul
Dverothy DeCarbo
Bliss Theresa Fazzone
Paul Capitolo
Raymond Micaletti
Irene Saul
P P. Capitolo
Alphonse Scarrazzo
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