Narrow escape for two girls at dam swim
Two young women, Miss Anna Zing and Miss Carrie Hemphill, narrowly escaped drowning while swimming at the Second dam Tuesday evening around 10 o'clock. Both experienced swimmers were overwhelmed in deep water until a lifeguard and bystanders assisted, bringing them safely to shore with no injuries reported.
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Anna Zing
Carrie Hemphill
Second Dam
George Zing
East Reynolds Street
Miss Zing
Miss Jemphill
Miss Hemphill
Michael Herman
Miss Zinz
Young Baseball Victim Buried After Fatal Skull Fracture
Ernest Laird, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Laird, was laid to rest Tuesday in New Paris after dying from a skull fracture suffered when hit on the head by a pitched ball during a Sunday school game. His burial followed his Sunday death as local mourners gathered.
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Baton
Tune
Ernest Laird
New Paris
Andrew Laird
Small Boy Struck By An Automobile
W M Snyder of 709 Cumberland avenue reported to police Tuesday that while driving east of Crawford avenue a small boy named Buxton ran into his path and was struck by the auto
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W. M. Snyder
Cumberland Avenue
Crawford Avenue
Buxton
Boy escapes serious injury after pedestrian collision
A boy was struck from the back by a Snyder car while in front of a machine. He was knocked down and taken by Mr. Snyder to a physician. On examination the boy had several severe bruises but no serious injuries were found.
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Snyder
Merchants To Pay Tax On 12 Million Dollar Business Here
Lawrence county merchants will pay a mercantile tax in 1925 on an estimated total business of about twelve million dollars. Harvey Martin, mercantile appraiser, expects figures for the current period soon. Tax is due May 1 and based on the prior calendar year. In 1923 the total business was 11,086,927 dollars, guiding the 1944 tax. Last year the tax covered wholesale 2,920,887 dollars retail 7,076,208 dollars and theater pool room and restaurant 1,000,400 dollars.
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Lawrence County
Mercantile
Harvey
Martin
Dyer Machine Hits McMahon Car in Street Crash
G W Dyer of Nan L Cliff street reported to police that while driving south on North Beaver street his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Tom McMahon in the street car track near Rear North street. Dyer said he would pay for the damage.
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G. W. Dyer
Cliff Street
North Beaver Street
North Street
Tom McMahon
McMahon
Dyer
Y W C A A notes returns from vacation
Miss Joasepiing Novina Sracayn a of the International Institute Pennsylvania seen as a branch of the Y W C A has returned home after spending her vacation with her mother at Cambridge Mass.
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Joasepiing Novina Sracayna
The
International Institute, of Pennsylvania
Cambridge
Mass
Mrs Pred S Emery to perform two modern concert numbers
Mrs Pred S Emery will present two modern concert numbers tomorrow evening at the First Presbyterian church. She will accompany Miss May Hoyt of New Castle who has developed a rare voice and will also sing. Miss Lenore Patterson will aria from Tosca and Margaret Womer will sing a song. admission is free at 7:15.
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Pred S. Emery
First Presbyterian Church
May Hoyt
New Castle Society
Lenore Patterson
Priccini
Margaret Womer
Gardens and privacy in the modern home
Dr. Frank Crane argues Americans crave private outdoor retreats unlike crowded front porches. He contrasts Spanish patios with open ground and rails against constant external surveillance, praising gardens as spaces open to the sky that refresh the soul. He envisions a future home built around a courtyard retreat.
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Main Street
Spain
Italy
Sheriff's Widow Settles For $3,750
Mrs. Frankie Reese widow of Crawford county sheriff accepted 3750 from Pennsylvania Railroad in an out of court settlement of a 50000 suit over the death in January 1924 when Reese was killed in a grade crossing accident and she was appointed to finish his term.
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Bucyhus
Frankie Reese
Crawford County
Pennsylvanie Railroad Company
Reese
Blaine Street Oiled Tuesday for Dust Control
Residents of Blaine Street spent two hours oiling the section between Park and Laurel avenues to curb dust and improve the roadway for traffic. The improvement aims to reduce nuisance dust and ease motorist travel in the North Will area.
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Blaine Street
Park and
Laurel Avenues
Davies Released On Charge Of Causing Automobile Accident
Ralph Davies faced involuntary manslaughter charges after an automobile crash on New Wilmington road killed Miss Aupa Luckey of Farrell High School. The case was dismissed by Alderman Hamilton amid unresolved testimony from witnesses and occupants, with conflicting accounts of a possible blowout or driver error. Missionaries Maxwell and Scott attended and spoke at the event.
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Ralph Davies
New Wilmington
Aupa Luckey
Farrell
Alderman Hamilton
Miss Luckey
Women of Mercer Presbytery Hold 49th Convention
About 150 delegates from the Women’s Missionary Societies of United Presbyterian churches in Mercer Presbytery gathered Tuesday for the 49th annual convention. The event was held at Liberty Grange hall with Neshannock United Presbyterian Church serving as hostesses. Highlights of the day were noted.
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Women's Missionary Societes
United Presbyterian Churches
Mercer Presbytery
Liberty Grange Hall
Neshannock
Coolidge Approves Navy Promotions Five Captains Advanced
President Coolidge approved the promotion of five captains to rear admiral ranks. The officers named were Thomas Jones Leno Richard Henry Leigh George William Laws George Calvin Das and Luke McNuries. Jo K Robison approved the leasing of Naval Reserves to Singlar and Doheny but was passed over for promotions.
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International Nevs Service
Washington
President Coolidge
Thomas Jones Leno
Richard Henry Leigh
George Willam Laws
George Calvin Das
Luke McNuries
Jo. K. Robison
Naval
Singlair
Doheny
Blair County Official Convicted in Auto Crash
Blair County commissioner Major John R. Dunkel a World War veteran was found guilty of driving an automobile while intoxicated after a two day trial in Blair County Court. Sentence was deferred. The case stems from a collision between Dunkel’s car and W W Paul at Lakemont Park on May 2. State Patrolman named in the prosecution.
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International Mews Service
Altoona
John R. Dunkel
Blair County
Coms
Dunkel
W. W. Paul
Lakemont Park
Casa
City awards sewage plant contract to Pitt Construction
City council awarded a contract Tuesday afternoon to Pitt Construction Co of Pittsburgh for building the sewage disposal plant at a bid of 428517.60 after the open motion by Councilman William T. Burns.
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City Counel
Pitt Construction Company
Pittsburgh
William. T. Burns
Traffic Light On Coton Avenue To Be Removed
Electric automated traffic signal at East Washington Street and Crown Avenue ordered down by Chief Henry Dysar. It has not been used for days causing driver confusion as motorists stop to read the lights. A traffic officer will be used temporarily until removal improves traffic regulation at East and Washington streets.
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East Washington Street
Crown Avenue
Henry Dysar
Lalectrician
East
Washington Streets
Cra- Lon Avenue
Washington Street
Sentence Sermons By Rev Roy D Smith
A compact religious reflection urges readers to beware bitterness suspicion envy gossips and crowds that lead from faith and friendship. The piece warns against allowing criticism and intolerance to override duty and sincere belief in others.
Bicycle Hike From YMCA Camp Prepared for Boys
A YMCA boys group plans a morning bicycle hike to the camp, with one meal and a swimming stop en route. The outing aims to air the group’s activities and second half of the day at the YMCA camp.
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M.C
M. CG
YMCA Overnight Bike Trip From New Castle
The YMCA schedules an overnight cycling event starting Friday at 6:00 p m from New Castle to the old rifle range and returning Saturday at 9 30 a m participation advised for youths and families with planned outdoor activities and travel time.
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New Castle
P Q Railway Engineers Plan Quick Cross-Over at West Washington
Engineers told city officials they would hurry a cross-over at the West Washington street bridge so contractors M J Scanlon could begin work.
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P-Q Railway
West Washington Street Bridge
M. J. Scanlon
Large Crowd May See Ball Game at Radiator Meld Field
Lawrence county circuit members from Pennsylvania-Otto Electrics and Energy clash at 3 30 p m at Radiator Meld AS Ue fields. A large crowd is anticipated as the ball game draws local interest. Also notes a fresh cargo of cantaloupes arrived in New Castle with watermelons priced similarly.
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Pennsylvania
Market Words on July Prices and Crop Trends
Representatives of the California Growers Association said orange prices will be higher and likely stay dear until after the Fourth. Early potatoes are coming in fast, bringing prices down to a moderate level.
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Entatives
Fornia Growers Association
Huntil
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