Probe of Eastern Penitentiary Begins Under Committee
A Philadelphia inquiry launched by Governor Pinchot advances to a thorough probe of Eastern State Penitentiary conditions. Dr. Ellen C. Potter chairs the panel with officials from the welfare department and attorney general, hearing prisoners and staff to uncover truth without fear or favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Ellen C. Potter
Pinchot
May Grand Jury
Potter
J. Willis Martin
Cherry Hill
William S. Sandy
Bureau of Mental Health
David J. Simpson
Attorney General’s Department
Philip H. Hover
Fastern Penitentiary
Welfare Department
Eastern State Penitentiary
Board of Managers
Free Miners Course At State College
State College announces a four week miners course starting June 23 for mine foremen and fire boss exams. No tuition. open to men with at least one year of practical mining work. Attendance expected over 50. Dean E. E. Holbrook reports continued applications for the program covering mine safety and renewal of certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
School of Mines
Pennsylvania State College
E. E. Holbrook
Scranton Plans Major Paving Drive for 1924
Scranton inaugurates an ambitious paving program for 1924 with over one million dollars funded across thirty seven ordinances. Nine additional projects are listed to be completed before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Pesky Devils Quietus Promoted As Bedbug Exterminator
A new chemical called Pesky Devils Quietus known as P D Q claims to expel bedbugs roaches moths and fleas without damaging springs furniture or clothing It costs 35 cents and is endorsed by hospitals and railroad companies as a safe quick solution Sold in sealed bottles double strength by New Castle Drug Corp and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Drug Corp
Dr. R H M MacKenzie Opens New Castle Office
The physician relocating from Pittsburgh after 23 years establishes a permanent office at 119 East Street New Castle Pa and will be available Tuesday each week for patients unable to travel. He offers treatment for stomach and liver disorders kidney and bladder issues rectal diseases nervous conditions ruptures rheumatism ulcers blood diseases goiter and other enlargements without cutting.
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R. H. M. MacKenzie
Penn Ave
Pittsburgh
East St
New Castle
Mont Alto Health Camp to Host 300 Delegates
Three hundred public health workers from every county will attend the Mont Alto Sanitarium camp under the state health department. Dr. Charles H. Miner will lead the event with lectures on tuberculosis sanitation and child health, plus practical clinics in the afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Health Department
Mont Alto Sanitarium
County Health Administration
Charles H. Miner
Department
Mont Alto
Kane Physician Given Lease For Mercer Hospital
The Cottage State Hospital lease is signed with Dr. D E Vogan of Kane Pa to take possession for a nominal monthly rental until the 1925 legislature convenes when sale terms will be presented. Dr Wogan plans to return June 29 to formally open the hospital. Trustees appoint appraisers J F Mc Connel and H G McClelland to set sale price of the building and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Cottage State Hospital
D. E. Vogan
Kane
Wogan
H. K. Daugherty
Board of Trustees
J. F. McConnel
H. G. McClelland
One Shot Lubrication System Car Promises Easy Maintenance
The single car features a One Shot Lubrication System. by pressing a plunger near the high heel, the driver lubricates all moving parts in two seconds. This replaces hours of manual greasing with grease guns and oil, making maintenance notably convenient.
Mileage Motor Promises Peak Car Power and Luxury
The Mileage Motor under the hood delivers world class power with Hillside pace beyond 60 mph on clear roads and rapid acceleration from 5 to 25 mph. It promises smooth silent operation over 20 mpg gasoline, minimal carbon troubles, and a refined ride with Fisher closed bodies and a stronger chassis and new transmission.
New Car Offers Four Wheel Brakes At Low Charge
Four wheel brakes of proven design and construction offered as optional equipment. Their operation is simple and maintenance easy with an unusually low charge. See this marvelous new car and test it for power speed smoothness and get-away. We guarantee an experience unlike any you have had before.
Will Reopen Mines Flooded Since 1890
Six miles of connected coal workings flooded since 1890 near Silver Brook Pennsylvania are opened for inspection after Candlemas Coal pumped out water. Surveyors map surface hazards as rotted props threaten roof stability while plans push to re open slopes shafts and central gangways to access underground workings.
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Silver Brook
Candlemas Coal Company
Grove City People Sail for Europe Tour Begins
Grove City residents depart for a European tour this week. Dr. E. J. Fithian and wife and son join Miss Eleanor Carruthers and Dr. James Kelso aboard a Montreal departure. the group travels through major European countries until September 1. Elizabeth McKay and Erla Coleman sail June 19 for France to attend Fontainebleau School of Music near Paris for the summer.
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Grove City
Europe
E. J. Fithian and Son
Montreal
Eleanor Carruthers
Grove City College
James Kelso
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Rose Curry
Agnes
Elizabeth McKay
Erla Coleman
France
Fontaineblau School of Music
Paris
Harshaw Couple Depart for Camp Caledon on Lake Erie
Robinson and Gertrude Harshaw leave home to join Camp Caledon on Lake Erie for a planned stay. The event highlights a local family's summer travel to a regional summer camp.
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Robinson and
Gertrude Harshaw
Camp Caledon
Lake Erie
Children Day Observed With Large Methodist Attendance
A Sunday Children Day program at the Methodist church drew a large crowd with students under J. R. Meek delivering the program. A prize for the best class performance went to the boys taught by S. L. Wick. Numerous local residents and guests visited the Pulaski Hotel and joined in various church and social engagements across New Castle, Beatty, Princeton, and nearby towns.
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J. R. Meek
S. L. Wick
Elizabeth J. White
William Pander
A. Z. Sweesy
S. G. Smith
James Smith
Edward
New Castle
Hotel Pulaski
Clarence Turner
New Castle Court House
D. L. Cameron
Thelma
Beryl
Joseph Boyd
Princeton
W. F. Kane
Beatty
Margaret
Joseph Evans
Gertrude Evans
Beaver
Thomas Taylor
Sewickley
William Nicholson
Leetsdale
Frederick Taylor
Mont Clark
West Middlesex
Erma
Ernest
Ladies’ Aid
Methodist Church
Laura Wilson
Samuel Hey
New
Garrettsvile
John Kerr
Erna and
Cleman
Squire
C. C. Boyd
Chas. Emery
Ohio State chimes to be used as signing off signal
Radio experts at Station WEAO in Columbus will broadcast Ohio State University's chimes as the signing off signal after each program. The chimes are touted as among the finest in America and will be heard nationwide as the station airs university broadcasts.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
America
WEAO
What is the Use of Living a Woman's Ailments
A persuasive promotion for Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound claims women suffer headaches backache and despondency from gender-specific ailments and asserts the remedy restores health and joy of living with no narcotics or harmful drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Presbyterian Girls Head to Summer Training Camps
The Presbyterian church group dispatches several girls this week for summer programs. Miss Mary Montgomery sails to the International camp at Winnepesaukee New Hampshire while Misses Berniece Munroe Winifred Armour Dorothy Bowman Dora Dean and Ruth prepare to begin their camp experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Mary Montgomery
Winnepesaukee, N. H
Berniece Munroe
Winifred Armour
Dorothy Bowman
Dora Dean
Ruth
Pu laski Orchestra Shines Under Prof. J W Guy
New Castle and Dr Frederick Taylor served as judges as the Pulaski orchestra directed by Prof J W Guy of Wampum delivered an excellent performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Frederick Taylor
Pulaski Orchestra
J. W. Guy
Wampum
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Mercer Hospital
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Fisher
Cleveland Automobile Company
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Robert W. Baggs
New Castle Pa
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Harlansburg
Don Phillips
James McClenahan
Paul McClenahan
Squire C. C. Boyd
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Elizabeth Clark
John Clark
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