New Bedford Flower Show Draws Largest Crowd Yet
The New Bedford Flower Show held June 17 in the town hall drew the biggest audience for this event. Entries came from Youngstown Poland Pulaski Canfield Lowellville and New Castle Ohio with exquisite blooms and unique arrangements. Judges Clara Belle McNabb Anna Fownes Homer Slagle Robert Stark and Robert Weingartner awarded prizes while Mrs. W C Eckenroad and Mrs. W C Kennedy coordinated registration. Luncheon for judges and participants was provided by the New Bedford Garden Club along with antiques on display.
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New Bedford
Town Hall
Youngstown
Canfield
Lowellville
O. Poland
Pulaski
New Castle
Clara Belle McNabb
Anna Fownes
Homer Slagle
Robert Stark
Youngstown, C
Robert Weingartner
W. C. Eckenroad
W. C. Kennedy
New Bedford Garden Club
Start Work On Road To Mercer
Construction has begun on the New Wilmington to Mercer highway. The seven miles will be concreted linking New Wilmington and Mercer with an improved road. The project must be completed by September 1.
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Wilmington-to- Mercer
New Wilmington
Mercer
Franklin teen injured after hit and run near town
In Franklin Pennsylvania on June 18, 15 year old Harry Karns Jr. was found unconscious along a highway with a fractured ankle and body bruises. He was taken to a hospital after a hit and run incident. he recalls nothing of the moment of injury while walking home.
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Franklin
Harry Karns, Jr
Mercer County Asked To Protest Controller Bill
Mercer County commissioners received a letter from Somerset County asking them to join in opposing the governors approval of a bill creating controllers for sixth class counties and urging a veto. The Somerset officials claim no political motive and will invite other sixth class counties to join a statewide protest citing a $2,500 annual salary and office expenses per official. Mercer sentiment is divided on the issue.
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Mercer
Mercer County
Somerset County
Pinchot
Somerset
Mercer County Road Damages Prompt Waiver Rule for New Builds
County reports over 50000 in farm damages from improved roads in two years. Officials say future roads require landowners sign waivers before construction. Governor has 30 days to sign or veto bills after adjournment, affecting acts up to late June. Sandy Lake road and the Perry Highway are referenced.
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Sandy Lake
Perry Highway
Mercer County
Two meetings set for June with local farmers and growers
A June 23 meeting at Hugh Fergus's Grove City area home discusses pasture improvement projects for dairy men. A June 22 gathering near Sharon hosts small fruit growers to hear parasite risks on raspberry bushes presented by Geo. Zundell of State College. Prof. W. M. Johnson notes July 1 marks fiscal year end for 45 Mecer county school districts and requires financial reports to be filed after that date. Final reports from 205 schools have been filed except two.
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Hugh Fergus
Grove City
L. J. Wilhelm
Sharon
Geo. Zundell
State College
Mecer County
W. M. Johnson
Erie
Ida M. Cribbs
Conneautville
Erie County
Lawrence
Damages Assessed on Six Properties in County Road Plan
In three days at the June criminal term opening Monday appointees to assess damages for improved road building in the county report six claims from Sandy Lake New Vernon and Coop Spring townships totaling 6540. The case notes a Stamford township farmer George Jams freed after his counsel cited an old English ruling that a delicate nose should not endure hog odor in a public nuisance charge.
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J. A. McLaughry
Sandy Lake
New Vernon
Coop Spring
Clarks Mill
Niagara Falls
Stamford
George Jams
James
Dogs Attack Sheep Near Grove City
Four sheep were killed and three injured on the M. C. Dillon farm in Findley township. Two dogs blamed for the killings were shot by state animal husbandry agent Harry Higbee. Most county losses this year are attributed to stray dogs, including this incident. The dogs had resided near the field for some time.
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Grove City
M. C. Dillon
Findley Township
Harry Higbee
State Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Contracts for Bridge Erection Over Woll Creek
Contracts have been let for the erection of a bridge over Woll Creek connecting two county roads. Bids were opened last week and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with work to begin immediately and scheduled for completion within six months.
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Woll Creek
Grove City College Trustees Approve New Campus Bridge
Dr W C Kettle predicted rapid construction as trustees at a June 9 meeting authorized the erection of a bridge linking Grove City College's old and new campuses.
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Grove City College
W. C. Kettle
Ruths Trial Nearing End in Connellsville Case
Ruth Linford S., 73, banker, faces trial for misapplying funds of Title and Trust Company of Western Pennsylvania. In Connellsville the defense rested after testimony from eighteen character witnesses. The case neared jury deliberation as defense demanded mistrial over alleged improper remarks by the prosecutor.
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International News
Uniontown
Linford S. Ruth
Title and Trust Company of Western Pennsylvania
Connellsville
Ruth
Tria
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W. L. Clause
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
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John Allen
Floyd Dickson
McMillen Grocery
Dickson
Reed
Allen
Homer B. Davis
First Methodist Church of
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