Newtons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Ellwood City June 20 Mr and Mrs Philip J Newton of near ville will celebrate their 65th anniversary June 27 Their married life began in Lawrence county and they now live near Portersville Mrs Newton formerly Laura Hennon of Chewton They have eight children and remain active in church and farming family guests invited to a Newton home picnic
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Ellwood City
Philip J. Newton
Nearville
Newton
Lawrence County
Here
Near Portersville
Laura Hennon
Chewton
Portersville
Returns To Work After Two Years
Elwood City June 20 Chris ell of North Sewickley returned to work in the Shelby plant machine shop after a serious wreck in Harmony years ago. He lost both legs and used artificial limbs but can now perform the machinist duties he held for years prior.
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Ellwood City
Chrisell
North Sewickley
Shelby Plant
Haswell
Shelby
Accit
Ellwood City Soldier News and Local Transfers
Ellwood City notices report Elmer K Patterson a former winter school teacher visiting home before rejoining service in Pittsburg and heading to join the army. Also James Cowan of Wurtemburg learns their son, a cavalry enlistee, has been transferred to Fort Russell Wyoming and previously played in the Wurtemburg band. He left for Columbus barracks and is settling into army life.
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Ellwood City
Elmer K. Patterson
Patterson
Kago
Pittsburg
James Cowan
Wurtemburg
Cavalry
Fort Russell
Wyo
Wurmburg
Columbus Barracks
Prudential Employees to Attend Beaver Falls Meeting
Ellwood City workers from the Prudential Insurance Co of this city will travel to Beaver Falls Friday afternoon for a Beaver Alley District meeting of the Independent Men's Association, with four from the local office attending.
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Ellwood City
Prudential Insurce Company
Beaver Falls
Beaver Alley
Innee Men’s Association
Fource
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Weight Gain For Thin People
An advertisement claims bitro phosphate nourishes nerves and body cells to cure thinness. It touts rapid weight gain and improved energy, bright eyes, and blooming cheeks, suggesting this treatment as a reliable, inexpensive boost from druggists.
Ellwood City Bride Weds New Castle Man at Home Ceremony
Miss Bertha E Wiley daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Wiley of Ellwood City married Alfred J Gooch of New Castle in a 5 pm ceremony at the bride's home performed by Rev G L Messenger pastor of the First Christian church. Attendants included Miss Alice Gooch and Hmes Wiley Jr. The couple plans to live in New Castle after a wedding trip to New York City Bridgeport Conn and other eastern stops.
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Ellwood City
Bertha E. Wiley
Amos Wiley
Alfred J. Gooch
G. L. Messenger
First Christian Church
Miss Wiley
Charles
Pittsburg
New Castle
Alice Gooch
Hmes Wiley, Jr
Miss Gooch
Wiley Hill
Gooch
Richard Hill
Shenango
New York City
Bridgeport
Conn
La Clide Markle Is Honor Guest
Miss Minnie McFate hosted a June 20 gathering in Ellwood City in honor of La Clide Markle an Elwood City native stationed with the marine corps at Quintico Virginia Markle son of S A Markle of the Fourth ward is home on furlough and will depart Monday for camp The party included members of the Bell Memorial church Bible classes and featured roses flags games music and a luncheon with many local residents in attendance
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Ellwood City
Minnie McFate
Fourth Ward
la Clide Markle
Markle
Marine Corps
Quintico
S. A. Markle
Bell Memorial Church
Mr. Markle
Mabel Redman
Lillian Marshall
Christiana Duncan
Marian Davis
Clara Hennon
Elizabeth Grant
Hazel Tait
Merl Markle
Mildred Reed
Bessie Reed
Louise Steel
Goldie Smith
Myrtle Cornelius
Anna Marshall
Rosetta Milnes
Reed
Tyna Houk
Messrs
Harold Marshall
Jas. Marshall
George Milnes
John Waite
Edward Houk
Jas. Waite
Mr. Buquo
Howard Cunningham
Marvin Cunningham
Harvey Liebendorfer
German Arrested Here On Suspicion
ELLWOOD CITY June 20 Alon gra Hoffstead alias Harvey the latter name of which he was known by in this city was arrested yesterday morning on suspicion. When taken before Squire D C MHancher he claimed to be from Holland showing a passport issued about 19 months ago. He also claimed to have a family in that country. There being no direct evidence against him he was discharged. He had been employed until recently as a barber in the barbershop of Frank Hall on Fifth street who discharged him as soon as he learned of the charges against him.
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Ellwood City
Alongra Hoffstead
Harvey
Squire D. C. Mhancher
Holland
Frank Hall
Fifth Street
Delphus Baker Visiting Here in Ellwood City
Delphus Baker of Aberdeen Maryland, in the service at that place, is spending a few days with E C Baker of Fourth street in Ellwood City. He is not a relative of the local people, though he shares the same name.
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Ellwood City
Delphus Baker
Aberdeen
E. C. Baker
Fourth Street
Amount Asked May Be Doubled Ellwood City War Fund
The Ellwood City Jewish war fund canvass began with $1,600 raised and is expected to rise significantly tonight. A committee chaired by Isadore Kraus reported initial contributions of $1,500.
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Ellwood City
Jewish War Fund
Isadore Kraus
Patriotic Service At First M E Church Ellwood City
A special patriotic service is planned at the First M E Church in Ellwood City on Sunday evening. The church will be decorated and a program of patriotic music featured. The highlight is the dedication of a service flag with a Miss Columbia figure pinning stars for service members. An honor roll of local service members will be presented. Public invited.
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Ellwood City
M. E
Columbia
Auxiliaries Hold All Day Meetings Across Several Chapters
The Northside auxiliary held an all day meeting with several new members assisting. Donations included six pin cushions and one quart of mill. Articles finished will be sent to the local Red Cross today. Connoquenessing and Wurtemburg auxiliaries also conducted all day sessions and prepared items for the local branch.
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Ellwood City
Northside
North Sewickley
Wurtemburg
Newton
Junior Red Cross Holds First Meeting
The Junior Red Cross held initial meetings at city schools with about forty girls at each building and about thirty high school girls at the Grove building on Lawrence avenue. High school members completed 72 pieces of assigned work, with other branches contributing substantial effort. weeks of activity planned each Tuesday from 9 am to 12 pm. boys will assist in gardens and funds go toward financing activities.
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Ellwood City
Red Cross
Grove
Lawrence Avenue
Local residents visiting Pittsburg and nearby towns
R. B. Snedeker of Lawrence Avenue was a business visitor in Pittsburg yesterday. Mrs. Eldridge Copenhagen and two children of California Pennsylvania arrived at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kiesling of Wurtemburg to spend time visiting. Mrs. H. J. Schrader of Lawrence Avenue was a business visitor in Pittsburg yesterday. John M. Nye of Sixth Street was a New Castle visitor last night.
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R. B. Snedeker
Lawrence Avenue
Pittsburg
Eldridge Copenhagen
California
Jacob Kiesling
Wurtemburg
H. J. Schrader
John M. Nye
Sixth Street
New Castle
Washington Plans Soldier Housing After War
A Washington state land conference opened in Seattle to develop policies for building homes for soldiers returning from the war. Gov. Lister will discuss land settlement policy and Dr. Elwood Mead will speak on California settlement plans, with sessions continuing tomorrow.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Baker Called to Mercer by Mother's Illness
Ellwood City report states G. B. Baker of Fourth street was called to Mercer yesterday by his mother's serious illness and will remain there for a short time.
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Ellwood City
G. B. Baker
Fourth Street
Mercer
Mrs Alex Twentier Undergoes Major Operation
Ellwood City June 20 Mrs Alex Twentier, long time clerk at the Central hotel office, underwent a serious operation Tuesday at West Penn hospital in Pittsburg and is reported in a very serious condition.
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Ellwood City
Alex. Twentier
Central Hotel
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
Bull Wrecks Car Pasture Invaded By Aggressive Bull
YAKIMA Wash June 20 Geo Carpenter a rancher near here had his automobile sent to the hospital for serious injuries after an enraged bull charged the car parked in a field. Reinforcements drove off the bull and the wrecked auto was rescued.
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Yakima, Wash
Geo. Carpenter
Here
Carpenter
M Kim Family Reunion Set for July 4th
The annual McKim family reunion will be held Thursday July 4 at Abner Bunyan's Fourth street home. A large attendance from family members and friends is expected.
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Ellwood City
McKim
Abner Bunyan
Fourth Street
Local Notes on Residents and Visits
Mrs. William Johnson returned home from Greenville where she cared for her ill sister Miss Ruth Conway who is now improving. Miss Ruth Conway had been living with Johnson in Ellwood City. Miss Ethel Brown left Crescent avenue for Leechburg to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Peters for a stay.
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Ellwood City
William Johnson
Spring Avenue
Greenville
Johnson
Ruth Conway
Ethel Brown
Crescent Avenue
Leechburg
J. A. Peters
Baker resigns as Hamilton Brothers manager at Wampum
Ellwood City June 20 Alfred Baker of Fourth street who has been manager of the Hamilton Brothers store in Wampum resigned his position. His place was filled by Mr. Smith of Beaver Falls.
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Ellwood City
Alfred Baker
Fourth Street
Hamilton Brothers
Wampum
Mr. Smith
Beaver Falls
Mustache Auction Reaches Top Price For Red Cross
In Smith Centre Kansas a Red Cross auction nets $24.65 for the mustache worn by John Gaumer, a 40 year hardware merchant. Gaumer submits to the shaving and jokes that he will face his wife to settle the matter. The sale underscores a local charity event in Claudell area.
Reeves resigns from Wilson drug store to join Hydraulic Drawn Forge plant
Ellwood City June 20 An son Reeves has resigned as clerk at the Thomas A Wilson drug store and will begin government work at the Hydraulic Drawn Forge plant today.
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Ellwood City
Anson Reeves
Thomas A. Wilson Drug Store
Judge Allows Short Skirts Under Police Review
Dialogue notes a judge permitting girls to wear skirts as short as they like, provided police are satisfied. Police reportedly express clear satisfaction with the ruling.
Consumer Finds Five Dollars Poor for Edibles
A Kansas City man visits the public welfare office to buy edibles with five dollars given for Christmas. After a brief return claiming higher prices, the appraiser grants two more dollars. He leaves hopeful as authorities warn idlers in Minnesota face arrest under a new public safety order.
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Minnesota
The
Public Safety Committee
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Army
Bertha Wiley
Alfred Gooch
Jewish Fund
Ish War Fund
Methodist Church
Yamie Kin
New York
North Side Ladies
Junior Red Cross
Ellwood Personals
Alex Twentier
M’kim
Helen
Lux
Louise
Freddy
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mass
Lever Pros. Co
Pat O’brien
Aeutenant, Bax “O'Brien
Royal British Flying Corps
United States
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
Philo Hay
Newark
N. J
Chichester
Kansas City
Ultimate Consumer
Public Welfare Office
the Strousse Dirshberg Co
Youngstown
Youngstown, Ohio
Tomorrow
Strauss-Birshberg Co
Ohio
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