Masked figure did not speak in kidnap case trial
A Boston publisher describes how Neil C. McMath paid 70 000 to kidnappers for his daughter Peggy after a masked man boarded a boat at Wychmere Harbor on May 4. The figure wrote notes, refused to talk, and arranged the ransom split, with Peggy recovered after two days. Local society notes follow.
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Barnstable
Mass
Peggy
Wychmere
Neil C. McMath
Kenneth
Cyril Buck
McMath
Cyril
Harwichport
Inherits Large Sum, Has Desire To Punch Noses
George C. Jones, a Wales estate heir and welfare recipient in Millvale, Pa., has inherited 375000. When asked about plans, he said he would spend two weeks visiting people he dislikes and punch them in the nose.
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International News Service
Millvale
George C. Jones
Wales
Jones
Europe
Hillsville Hosts W C T U Meeting and Local Visits
Mrs. Lena Gilmore hosted the Bessemer W C T U at her Hillsville home on Tuesday with dainty refreshments. Misses Jane and Donna Gilmore are visiting relatives in Warren Ohio. The serious illness of Mrs. Ala Harmon is noted. Frank and Mrs. Smith of New Castle spent the weekend here. T W Navarra and children visited relatives in Ellwood City. Lillian Martin and daughter Joana and Mrs Heasley spent Saturday in New Castle. James Eakin and Patsy Spara returned from Chicago after attending the World's Fair. Grace Austin of Youngstown is mentioned.
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Betty Gale Heasley
East Palestine
Alice McCombs
Slippery Rock
Roy Johnston
Jack Garber
McCurdy
S . Walter McCurdy
Brownlee
Rigby
Frank Shook
New Castle
I. M. Davidson
Bessemer
H. M. Murphy
John Kerr
Ethel
Pear] Kerr
Mahoningtown
George Reese
Jane
Donna Gilmore
Warren
Ohio
Ala Harmon
Frank Smith
T. W. Navarra
Ellwood City
Leslie Book
Zelienople
Lillian Martin
Joana
Heasley
James Eakin
Patsy Spara
Chicago
Grace Austin
Youngstown
Ever-Willing Circle Holds Meeting At Genevieve Miller Home
Ten members and patroness Mrs. Margaret Thompson met Thursday afternoon with Nora Hodge leading. Devotionals by Emily Casto, topics by Sarah Thompson and Jessie Chambers. Social time followed with refreshments by Miriam Wallace, Laura Douglas, and Genevieve Miller. Next meeting July 20 at Miriam Wallace’s home led by Lucille Manor.
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Margaret Thompson
Genevieve Miller
Nora Hodge
Emily Casto
Sarah Thompson
Jessie Chambers
Miriam Wallace
Laura Douglas
Lucille Manor
Union Prayer Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
A union prayer meeting of area churches will be held Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the United Presbyterian church. Church services this week at local church are set for Thursday and Friday evenings in preparation for the communion service on Sabbath morning June 25 at 11 o'clock.
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United Presbyterian Church
Mt. Jackson Notes Local Social Roundup
Mrs. Edward Bradley has recovered from illness and is able to be out again. Mayor Clyde Ferguson and wife of Niles Ohio visited Mrs. Sarah Ferguson this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. James Pitts spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson in Warren Pennsylvania.
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MT. Jackson
Edward Bradley
Clyde Ferguson
Niles, C
Sarah Ferguson
Count Votes In Chamber Election Friday Afternoon
Members of the Chamber of Commerce must return ballots by noon Friday for six directors to serve three years. Secretary Chilton announces counting will begin at 2 PM, with the six top nominees certified as elected from twelve primary contenders. Hon. Charles B. Mayne chairs the election committee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chilton
Charles B. Mayne
Rose Pastor Stokes Dies in Germany at 54
Frankfort am Main June 21 Rose Pastor Stokes longtime labor figure known as Rose of the Ghetto died in a hospital after months of illness. She 54 had recently come from Westport Connecticut to Germany for treatment. Once a radical leader in New York Citys Union Square she married J G Phelps Stokes in 1905 later separated, and her life story followed her rise from Russian ghetto roots to prominent social circles.
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International News Service
Frankfort - AM - Main
Germany
Rose Pastor Stokes
America
Rose
Stokes
J. G. Phelps-Stokes
Frankfort
Westport
Colin
London
New York
Union Square
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Russia
Cleveland
East Side
Rose Pastor Stokes a Pioneer in Labor and Birth Control Activism
Rose Pastor Stokes rose to national prominence through active labor organizing and frequent clashes with police during strikes. She aided Margaret Sanger in forming the birth control movement and built a renowned reputation as a lecturer across the country.
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Margaret Sanger
Birth Control League
Rose Pastor Stokes
Industries Urged to Submit Basic Codes Under Recovery Act
Washington June 21 Major industrial groups were urged to submit a basic code under the industrial recovery act. Hugh S Johnson national administrator called for the ten largest industries to propose model codes to standardize hours and wages and curb wasteful competition. He said the effort aligns with the president's program and aims to accelerate voluntary cooperation among industry leaders.
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International News Service
Washington
Hughs. Johnson
Social News Roundup From Edenburg Area
Several residents visit relatives in nearby towns and states. Louis Pitts of Youngstown visits sister I S Leeper in Edenburg. Doris Coates of Struthers plans a stay with Mrs. Joseph Park. families from New Castle and Beaver travel to Cooks Forest and Struthers. Bessie Hofmeister leaves for Slippery Rock State Teachers College for summer term. Frank Hofmeister and others visit Mrs. Kate Murdock in New Castle before heading to Chicago for the fair with trips planned to Illinois. History note reflects on nations rising through attention to own affairs.
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Sarah McIntosh
New Castle
Louis Pitts
Youngstown
Ohio
I. S. Leeper
Fred Brice
Beaver
Oliver Dickson
Cooks Forrest
Doris Coates
Struthers
Joseph Park
Harry McCullough
Minnie Maughn
Bessie Hofmeister
State Teachers College
Slippery
Illinois
Josephine McCormick
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Buck
James L. Kilgallen
Laura Harmon
Alberta Houlette
C. W. Houlette
Hillsville
Lena Gilmore
Bessemer W. C. T. U
Mr. Jackson
James Pitts
Carl Anderson
Warren, Pa
Chamber
Morgan-Burrows Motor Co
Plymouth and Desoto Distributors
North Jefferson Street
Bach
Lefkow
East
Washington St
Chichesters
Brand
Edenburg
Goodrich Silvertown
Safety League
Silvertown Safety League
Goodrich _ Safety
Silvertown
Goodrich Safety
Pennaol
Sinclair Gas and Oil
Plate U. 8. L
Travers
Service
S. Jefferson Street
Panama
Mayberrys
New Wilmington
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