Conserving Sugar and Meat in War Time Food Drive
Food Administrator Hoover urges conserve beef and expand pork use to support allied forces. Lawrence County administrator John Andy McKee reports meat ration directives from Pennsylvania’s Howard Heinz, including limits on beef, pork products, and sugar sales. Citizens urged to reduce boiled beef, limit beefsteak meals, and buy specified weekly beef quantities while continuing sugar rationing and fruit scrap programs. Attention to road drainage and farm labor shortages highlights broader war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
John Andy McKee
Lawrence Unty
Howard Heinz
Fedral
Pennsylania
Professors Drop Books for Shovels On Roads Topic
A conference speaker discusses the need for better highways to aid farming and war effort. David Jameson cites road supervision as crucial, urging inspectors to prioritize road work and follow new laws on duties and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jameson
National Nation of Automobile Club
Atlantic
Pest
Americans Defeat German Forces At No Man's Land Exchange
Report details three American platoons repelling a German assault near Xivray with a brief barrage just before German shells. Prisoners captured include six Germans and officers. civilians near Leicheprey church area suffered casualties as shells struck villages behind the lines.
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No Man's Land
No Man’s Lands
Xivray
Toul
36Th Landwehr
Toul Front
Faddas Tried For Selling Liquor
Mrs. Julia Fadda appeared in court with a baby in her arms for trial with her husband A S Fadda on a charge of illegal liquor selling. Sam Campbell testified he bought liquor at their Mahoning avenue home. Mr Fadda denied the sale, claiming he was away. Evidence included a bottle of beer and a partly filled bottle of whiskey on the DA’s table. The defense was led by Thomas W. Dickey and S L Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Fadda
A.S. Fadda
Sam Campbell
Mahoning Avenue
George Muse
Thomas W. Dickey
S. L. Clark
Local Men Depart For Sons of Veterans Encampment
Division Commander R. M. Campbell and delegate Fred R. House will leave tonight for Scranton to attend the three day encampment of the Sons of Veterans of Pennsylvania.
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R. M. Campbell
The
Sons of Veterans
Fred R. House
Scranton
Sons of Veterans of Pennsylvania
Alumni Reception at New Castle High School Feature Patriotism
The Alum ni of New Castle high school hold an 8 p m reception with speaker Lewis A Black Y M C A London secretary recently returned from the war zone. He will present a large alumni service flag and the evening ends with dancing in the gym as no refreshments are served due to the war. The program includes songs prayers and official proceedings.
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New Castle High School
Lewis A. Black
London Y. M. C. A
New York
London
Black
America
Carrol Kearns
William Horner
William Morgan
Will Launch Jewish War Fund Drive in Lawrence County
Lawrence County will run a one week fundraiser starting Tuesday to support famine relief in invaded Europe. The drive aims for 20 million dollars nationally with a 10 thousand dollar county quota. local volunteers will solicits funds and cover campaign expenses, while pledge subscribers may be matched by a local donor.
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Europe
General Committee
Lansing
Lawrence County
Feuchtwanger
New Castle
Convention May Come To New Castle
Fred House and Division Commander R M Campbell plan to bring the state convention of the Sons of Veterans to New Castle next year. Delegates to the state convention opening tomorrow in Johnstown aim to have the event held here, bringing thousands of visitors and a strong chance for the city to host.
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Fred House
R. M. Campbell
the Sons of Veterans
Johnstown
Rotarians Hear Haworth On Asia
At a noon luncheon in the YMCA Rotary members heard L. C. Haworth general secretary of the Youngstown Y M C A speak on My Travels in Asia. Haworth has just spent a year in India China and the Philippines.
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Rotary Club
L. C. Haworth
Youngstown Y. M. C. A
Asia
Mr. Haworth
India
China
Philippines
Captain W. D. Cleland Safe in France With Field Hospital Unit
A cable to relatives says Captain W. D. Cleland former resident of Harlansburg has arrived safely in France. He serves as adjutant to his regiment and is with a field hospital unit.
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W. D. Cleland
Harlansburg
France
Dr. Cleland
Mikado Club Postpones Tuesday Meeting
The Mikado club announces no meeting Tuesday evening due to commencement but confirms Thursday evening gathering will proceed as planned.
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Mikado Club
Austro-Hungarian Offensive Fails on Italian Front
Report from Rome details the first phase of a near 100 mile front Austro-Hungarian assault across the Piave and Asiago plateau. Italian, British, and French forces repelled the attack with savage counter assaults, capturing 3 000 prisoners and shooting down 31 Austrian airships while defending Monte Grappa and Monte Asolone.
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Rome
Piave
Asiago
Asolone
Mt. Solarola
Odessa-Treviso
Jersey Breeders Hold Enthusiastic Westfield Meeting
A large showing of Jersey cattle breeders gathered at Westfield Grange hall Saturday afternoon in Lawrence county. L. P. Bailey of Belmont County Ohio, a leading Jersey figure and American Jersey Cattle Club director, delivered a well received address with practical tips for countywide Jersey improvement. R. Welch of Grove City creamery praised cooperative efforts and the benefits of organization. A. H. Fullerton presided as association president.
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Westfield Grange Hall
Jersey
Lawrence County
L. P. Bailey
Belmont County
Ohio
American Jersey Cattle Club
Bailey
R. Welch
Grove City
DuShane Sells Lot Tract to Wm M Nunn
Clare P DuShane for the Joseph White estate sells to William M Nunn a tract of 21 lots on the Wilmington road from Sheridan avenue to Winter avenue between Garfield and Leasure streets. The lots face a paved street and Nunn plans immediate improvements.
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DuShane
Wm. M. Nunn
Clare P. DuShane
Joseph White
William M. Nunn
Wilmington Road
Sheridan Avenue
Winter Avenue
Garfield
Leasure
Mr. Nunn
Agan Sails to Rio Janeiro for U S Consular Role
Joseph Agan of West Madison avenue departs for New York en route to Rio Janeiro Brazil to serve as secretary to the U S consul general. At 19 he earns a significant post after graduating New Castle High School and studying international law at Catholic University in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Agan
J. L. Agan
West Madison Avenue
New York City
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
United States
Agan
New Castle High School
The
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
County Institute Set for October 7 to 11
County superintendent C. F. Ball announces a county teachers institute to run October 7 through 11. It will be separate from the city institute with Dr. O. T. Carson of Columbus as principal instructor.
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C. F. Ball
Ball
O. T. Carson
Columbus
Carson
Melting Pot War Aid Drive Seeks Old Metals
A community drive announces a Melting Pot kettle to be placed at Stritmater store on June 22 to collect solid gold and silver items, frames, flatware, coins, eyewear, jewelry, watches, tin foil, and other metals for smelting. Proceeds fund war efforts with a local smelter partner.
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Stritmater
Six City Draftees Sent To Schools
Six city draftees left Saturday for state schools to receive army instruction. George Flynn goes to Pennsylvania State College. Daniel McNulty George Sturdy and Paul Kanengeiser go to the University of Pittsburgh. William S. Long goes to Erie Pa and Ralph Kline to Carnegie Tech.
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George Flynn
Pennsylvania State College
Daniel McNulty
George Sturdy
Paul Kanengeiser
University of Pittsburg
William S. Long
Erie
Ralph Kline
Carnegie Tech
Deaths of the Day in Local Notices
Deaths are reported for Martha Ellen Shields of 626 South Mill Street with funeral at home Tuesday at 4 pm and Oak Park cemetery burial. Rhoda Everhart of 35 South Appleway dies after illness at 57, survived by two sons and siblings. Florence I Porter of 111 East North Street dies after illness, memorial at 3 pm Tuesday at residence with burial in Graceland cemetery.
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Martha Ellen Shields
Hubert H. Shields
South Mill Street
Oak Park Cemetery
Rhoda Everhart
South Appleway
Everhart
Charles Long
New Middlesex
Protected Home Circle No. 6
Charles C. and
Haywood, Jr
George Carbaugh
Scott Rogers
David Long
Youngstown, O
Florence I
Porter
East North Street
New Castle
M. E. Church
Tuéday
Graceland Cemetery
Funeral rites for Joseph H. Griest held at East Grant residence
Services conducted Sunday at 3 PM with Miss Florence White reading the rites. Pallbearers named Frank S. Hoyt L. N. Crawford L. M. Uber C. P.DuShane C. P. Byers and H. M. Wirsing. Burial in Oak Park cemetery.
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Joseph H. Griest
C. L. Baldwin
East Grant Street
Florence White
Frank S. Hoyt
L. N. Crawford
L. M. Uber
C. P. DuShane
C. P. Byers
H. M. Wirsing
Oak Park Cemetery
Jury Chosen in Edwards Case Over Officer Impersonation
In Hillsville a jury was drawn in the commonwealth versus J Edwards charged with impersonating an officer and robbery. The interstate dispute involves Lewis and Fred Greensburg of Lowellville seeking goods sold to the plaintiff. Edwards denies all charges and extradition for the Greensburgs from Ohio was refused. He is represented by Thomas W Dickey and Charles G Martin. commonwealth by George W Muse.
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The
Commonwealth
J. Edwards
Hillsville
Mike Creatura
Lewis
Fred Greensburg
Lowellville
Edwards
Creatura
Justice of the Peace
Greensburg’s
Ohio
Thomas W. Dickey
Charles G. Martin
George W. Muse
Bronze Works Wins Benefit in One-Sided Park Game
In Cascade park on Saturday afternoon the Johnson Bronze nine defeated Davis A C 8 to 3. Varley pitched for the Bronze workers limiting Davis to three hits while Powell gave up nine singles before relief by Jones. Noss and Porter starred in the field as proceeds went to the Red Cross.
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Cascade Park
Johnson Bronze
Davis A. C
Varley
Bronze Workers
Davis
Powell
Jones
Noss
Porter
Red Cross
New Clerk At The Court House
Miss Helen Boice of West Washington street has accepted a position in the office of the prothonotary and clerk of courts. She fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Margaret Garvin who has gone to Washington to take a government post.
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Helen Boice
West Washington Street
Margaret Garvin
Washington, D. C
YMCA Membership Drive Ad In New Castle And Cleveland
A 1900s style advertisement lists individuals associated with the YMCA membership drive in New Castle and Cleveland. The text promotes joining today with a price of $3 until October first and notes affiliations with Frances I Shepherd Geo M Book and Samuel S Isaacson among others.
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Nelson W. Russler
New Castle
Frances I
Shepherd
Geo. M. Book
San Antonio
Tax
Maria J. Fallis
Samuel S. Isaacson
Cleveland
Jean J. Singer
Potter Named to Aircraft Board in New York Nomination
Washington June 17 The president nominated William C Potter of New York to be a member of the aircraft board for the national aviation authority.
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Washington
William C. Potter
New York
Sam Lewis Shines in First Christian Church Community Sing
The community sing at the First Christian church drew large crowds with Sam Lewis's solo When the Boys Come Home. Encores were requested as the pastor plans outdoor expansion and broader religious patriotic programs.
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First Christian
First Christian Church
Sam Lewis
Several Calls For City Firemen
The fire department was summoned to the rear of the New Castle Lumber and Construction plant on South Mercer street Sunday at 12 10 p m where a pile of sawdust burned with no damage to the plant. At 4 40 p m Saturday crews fought a blaze in the attic at 1115 Dewey avenue damaging clothing and the house to about 40 dollars. Another alarm at 12 40 p m Saturday reported a fire in an automobile owned by J W Wysner on North Beaver street causing slight damage.
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New Castle
Mercer Street
Dewey Avenue
H. W. Elmer
North
Beaver Street
J. W. Wysner
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Tor Says
Grand Jury
Kirk
Crescent Portland Cement Co
Wampum
New York State
Howell T. Getty
New Wilmington
Wilmington
Norman Martin
T. P. More
John Knox
John A. McKee
J. Norman Martin
Mark
Republic
Mr. Kearns
Mr. Black
Carroll Kearns
Jewish War Fund
Haworth
Capt
Cleland
Grappa
War Office
Monello
Mont Bello
Sandona di Piave
Brenta
Monte Grappa
Middle Piave
Bur
Monte Asolone
Monte Solarola
Nervesa
Venica
Fagare
Odersen-Trevis
Westfield
Mont County
County Institute
O.T. Carson
Columbus, O
Florence I. Porter
Mr. Griest
Samuel Reed
S. Scott McCleary
Grant Street
Mr. Reed
County Antrim
Ireland
Homewood
West Grant Street
Johnson
Johnson, Varley
Guinaugh
Powell, Jones and
Tilman
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
U S. A
Patterson
Just
W.F. Dufford & CO
East Washington St
CNION
Bell Phone
E. North
White & Son
Neshannock Avenue
Bell-Ans
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