Escaped Convict Caught After Attempted Robbery
Charles Johnson, an escaped convict, was captured in Toms River after choking Mrs Ma tilda Jeffrey in Lanoka and robbing her home of $4. He confessed at the jail and said his home was Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The capture occurred as he walked toward Atlantic City.
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International News Service
Toms River
Nod
Charles Johnson
Matilda Jeffrey
Lanoka
Atlantic City
Lere
Johnson
Harrisburg
Fairmont Mine Adopts New Plan
Fairmont West Virginia June 18 workers at the Perry mine of the Consolidation Coal company began cleaning out the shaft as part of a new plan to modernize safety and cleanup procedures.
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Fairmont Mine
International News Service
Fairmont
W. Va
Perry
Consolidation Coal Company Today
Perry mine reopens under new management at Consolidation
The Perry mine becomes the third mine of the Consolidation company to resume operations with non Union managers. Before the strike on April 1 the firm employed only union men.
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Perry A
Gtrika
War Memorial Unveiling Set For Centennial July 4
After initial delays due to stone shortages Pearson secured contractor cooperation on St Marys church and stone masons. Boulders are being set and a commemorative plate will arrive soon. The unveiling is planned as part of the Centennial closing day July 4.
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Pearson
St. Mary's Church
Miller
Lkis
Garbage Collection Keeps Employes Busy
Howard Phillips superintendent reports rising garbage collection and more spoiled fruit found. He notes crews are handling complaints well and Phillips attends personally to issues, which are few.
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Howard Phillips
Phillips
Pipe Organ Built for New Wilmington Presbyterian Church
A handsome pipe organ costing about 10000 will be installed in the new United Presbyterian church at New Wilmington. Construction on the church and wing, designed by W G Tikles, was by Smith and Bateman. The expanded building includes a large assembly room and Sunday school rooms, with seating for nearly a thousand when the wing is opened to join the main auditorium.
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New Wilmington
United Presbyterian Church
Smith
Old New Castle papers in Mrs Schneider's collection
Mrs Margaret A Schneider of Toll County Line Street owns two old papers including a January 17 181 issue of the New Castle Ga votte and a copy of Les Yo's Opera Glass dated December 8 1882. The Opera Glass copy contains a cast for James B Marsh's play The Paulet Spy featuring many early New Castle residents such as J L Chapman J H Miller C F Binning John B Brown and others.
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Margaret A. Schneider
Tol County Line Street
New Castle Gavotte
J. Edd Leslie
Leslie
New Castle
Graphic
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Croton Scouts Plan for Summer Activities
Croton Bay Scout Troop No. ds held weekly meeting at Croton School. Eighteen scouts aided at a Rescue Mission picnic at Cascade Park. A trash meat event is postponed to Saturday June 27 due to a conference at the Boy Scout Camp. Twelve scouts will hike from June 19 to June 21. Equipment required includes two blankets pup tents cooking gear first aid outfit a flashlight and provisions. Scout Master Davis to be contacted at 117-R for Thursday evening. Twenty scouts to assist June 25 with directing arrows for Centennial routes into New Castle. Band concert and ice cream social planned for July 14 at Croton School. Parade in uniform on July 4 marks Centennial Week closing. Troop plans include camp from July 2 to August 6 with 22 members taking two weeks in camp. Bob Griffith passed first class nature study and tenderfoot history of the flag at the last meeting.
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Croton Bay
No. Ds
Croton School
Rescue Mission
Cascade Park
Carnegie
Craton School
Davis
New Castle
Croton
Bob Griffith
Griffith
Lemon TQ Whitening Lotion Ad Promotes Safe Skin Bleach
An old advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with Orchard Whites as a harmless skin bleach. It claims quick results for the face neck arms and hands, promising a rosy white complexion and protection against freckles sunburn and blemishes.
Trinity Picnic Much Enjoyed at Hill's Beach
Trinity Episcopal parish held its annual picnic at Hill's Bathing Beach with about 250 attendees. A baseball game, races, and stunts dominated the afternoon, followed by a dinner and swimming. Winners included Harald Kelly, Rebecca Carson, John Ward, Dorothy Patch, Richard Hitchock, Anna Moser, Joseph Adams, Billie Lackey, Frances Mottler, Mary Wilkins, Catherine Adams, and Richard Hitchcock in various dash and race events.
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Trinity Episcopal Parish
Hill’s
Harald Kelly
Rebecca Carson
John Ward
Dorothy Patch
Boss
Richard Hitchcock
Sears
Anna Moser
Joseph Adams
Yeca
Bille Lackey
Finis
Frances Mottler
Mary Wilkins
Catherine Adams
McCulloch Set To Return Home Saturday
Farm Agent K R McCullon and three Lawrence County boys in a Penn State judging contest are expected back in New Castle Saturday morning. Miss Neva Moore, secretary of the Bureau, stated today the local party departed Tuesday morning. Officials of the Lawrence County Wool Growers Association are organizing headquarters at the Farm Bureau to finalize plans for the wool pool set for June 22.
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K. R. McCullon
Lawrence County
Penn State College
New Castle
Neva Moore
Tesday
Lawrence County Wool Growers’ Association
Lion Scout Troop Meets Wednesday Weekly Meeting
Lion Scout Troop No 13 held its regular meeting Wednesday evening with Assist ant Scoutmaster Jack leading. The patrol contest shows Eagle Patrol leading with 48 points, Kangaroo and Fox tied on 47, Bear at 45. About 20 scouts were present.
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Lions Boy Scout Troop No. 13
Jack
Rittie
Army Major To Run For Office
General George C Rickards announced his retirement from the army and said he would return to his home in Os City Pennsylvania to campaign for the Republican ticket.
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Ulletin
Cinteraayoma News Serv
Washington
Jugs
George C. Rickards
OS City
Songross
Picnic and game highlight Wampum church notes
The Laodiea Miesiona Society and Boethian Class held their annual picnic on the church lawn with about 140 attendees. A 6:30 p.m. dinner was served by the Missionary Society and Boethian Crogs. Tonight the Young Men from Bell Memorial Church of Wilwood City visit to play on Chawton grounds, drawing a large crowd from both sides.
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Picnit Pinner
Laodiea Miesiona Society
the Missionary Society
Bell Memorial Churcn
Wilwood City
Chawton
Olten
Conneaut Lake
C. B. Morrow
J. Ja. Cook
Carnegie
Joseph Butler
New Castle
W. J. Moran
Hallie Orris
Lamp Shades and Fringes Market Note
Fragmentary OCR passage notes lamp shades and fringes in various shapes and styles. Mentions brands or sellers and assorted decorative items, but details are unclear.
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Purchas
Hades
Ashe
Mulherves
Bate
Rathway Employees Donate Services Day at Bilwood City
Rathway employees offered services to Mrs. 4 E. King of Bilwood City and aided children boarding and leaving a local facility. Volunteers from the Arctic Cream company reported harmony with factory operations near Mon Vashlero, while a road incident caused tire-related rescue efforts.
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4. E. King
Bilwood City
Woos
Cowever
Arctic Lea Cream Company
Rhe Po
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Sam H. McGoun
Neer Warliter Cataing Liste
Wurlister
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Atkinson Paint & Glass Company
North Mill Street
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Metzier’s
Croton Scouts
Trinity
Hits Beach
Toe Retm
Farm Bureau
Lion Scout Troop
Sar
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The
Tates
Fey
Ty Cinzon
Madaira
Butler Rels
Beby
Aerolux
Aun
CIA
Rees Trey
Rathway
Servic Froa
Het
Vars
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