Fire causes extensive damage in Whistler block Ellwood City
A Saturday evening blaze on the third floor of the Whistler block on Lawrence avenue caused extensive damage on the third and second floors and to a dry goods store on the first floor. The fire started in a basket of clothes in the Osborn home and spread before firefighters could reach the roof with significant losses reported for goods and water damage. Cas Paris aided the rescue effort as the building, previously damaged by fire, suffered its worst destruction yet.
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Ellwood City
Whistler Block
Lawrence Avenue
M. Luman
Osborn
Cas Paris
More Ellwood Boys Return
Ellwood City reports two World War I soldiers back in the United States. Arthur Bunnell, wounded in France and hospitalized, is en route from New York to join his sisters Mrs. John Deemer of Wurtemburg and Mrs. Max Nye of Wiley Hill in Ellwood City, where he is expected in about ten days. Gus Gordon, also recently returned from France, arrived in New York and is anticipated to come home soon.
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Ellwood City
Arthur Bunnell
John Deemer
Wurtemburg
Max Nye
Wiley Hill
New York
France
National Guards of
Pennsylvania
Gus Gordon
Inez Richards
Lawrence Avenue
New Castle
Cliff Kumler
Cleveland
F. E. Moore
The
Matthews Gravity Carrier Company
Denver
Colo
Fannie Wilkefsky
Seventh Street
Farrel
R. B. Snedeker
Emma Allen
Meadville
J. S. Ball
Pennsylvania Power Company
H. J. Schrader
Bovard
Butler County
R. L. McKim
Cresecent Avenue
Thomas Johnson
Arrests of Automobile and Motorcycle Owners in Ellwood City
A number of automobile owners and motorcycle owners were arrested in Ellwood City on Saturday and Sunday and will appear before the burgess.
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Ellwood City
Bride and Groom Receive Fine Gift in Elwood City
Thirty Shelby company employees gathered at the Shelby Social club house to honor Mrs. George Connor, formerly Elsia Reinheimer, with a complete silver set. J Jay Dunn led the presentation and Mr. Connor thanked the group, noting their kindness as he and his wife recently married. Connor works at National Tube company. Mrs. Connor headed the mailing department before resigning.
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Ellwood City
Shelby Company
Shelby
George Connor
Elsia Reinheimer
J. Jay Dunn
Sells Goods Which Were Not Paid For
Ellwood City reports John Krestel swore out an information charging Oliver Rapson with selling goods to him that carried an $800 debt. The goods were seized to satisfy the debt and Rapson was held on $800 bail.
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Ellwood City
Wvan Rapson
Squire D. C. Hancher
John Krestel
Rapson
Krestel
Knit-a-Bit Club Entertained in Ellwood City
Members of the Knit-a-Bit club were entertained last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. C. Slocum in Ellwood City. Fancy work provided the diversion and a dainty lunch followed at a seasonable hour.
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Ellwood City
E. C. Slocum
Murray Henry visits Ellwood City on Harrisburg highway business
Murray Henry of the State Highway Department from Harrisburg arrived Saturday in Ellwood City for official business. He is staying with his mother, Mrs. C. J. Carlson, on Glen avenue during the visit.
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Ellwood City
Murray Henry
State Highway Department of
Harrisburg
C. J. Carlson
Glen Avenue
Manor A M Wilson Rushed for Operation in Wayne Township
Ellwood City report says A M Wilson of Wayne township was rushed to Shenango Valley hospital in New Castle Saturday evening for an operation with condition described as serious.
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Ellwood City
A. M. Wilson
Wayne Township
Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle
Military Funeral Held for Samuel Fusco at Ellwood City
Samuel Fusco, killed in a raid on the Mexican border, was honored at a military funeral in Ellwood City. One hundred twenty returned soldiers and sailors, seven officers, and the Sons of Veterans attended. The service at 3:30 was led by Rev S G Noble at Locust Grove cemetery following a 6:48 arrival by B&O train.
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Ellwood City
Samuel Fusco
B. and O
Peter Sindera
Crescent Avenue
Father Marino
Howell Jenkins
Sons of Veterans
Locust Grove Cemetery
S. G. Noble
Methodist Episcopal Church
Noble
Patrick O’teel
Everett Young
Harry Davis
Charles Ingham
Harvey Hartzel
C. Blanchard
Alvin Thomas
Annual Red Cross Meeting To Be Held Ellwood City
Ellwood City branch of the American Red Cross will hold its annual district meeting at the United Presbyterian church on Thursday evening June 26. Dr. I E Philo of Youngstown will speak, recounting work from the past year and leading to the election of next year’s officers. Music will be provided by the community orchestra with solos by Thomas W Jones and Mrs W R Thompson.
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Ellwood City
American Red Cross
United Presbyterian Church
I. E. Philo
Youngstown
Philo
France
Thomas W. Jones
W. R. Thompson
Five hot mills resume at National Tube Mill A
Ellwood City reports five hot mills will operate this week at Mill A of National Tube company after prior shutdown. Last week saw several mills running, ending a period of inactivity. Managers coordinated shifts to spread work among returning workers with orders expected to sustain activity for a period.
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Ellwood City
National Tube Company
Fime
Burglars Remove Glass At Ellwood Pharmacy
Ellwood City June 23 Friday night thieves cut out rear window glass at Ellwood Pharmacy to rob but proprietor R B Anawalt slept nearby and the attempt failed with nothing missing. Police believe the same gang struck Simon Brothers store earlier that night.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood Pharmacy
R. B. Anawalt
Simon Brothers
Special Service Held for Orange Lodge Members at Church
A special service for Orange lodge members was conducted yesterday afternoon at Wurtemburg United Presbyterian church by Rev. J. E. Drake of New Castle. Orangemen from New Castle Ellwood City and Wurtemburg attended, gathering at the schoolhouse and marching to the church. A quartet provided music.
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Ellwood City
Orange Lodge
Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church
J. E. Drake
New Castle
Wurtemburg Lodge
Filag Day Observed at Ellis Club House Ellwood City
Filag day was observed at the B. P. O. Ellis club house on Fourth street yesterday afternoon. An appropriate program was carried out for the occasion and was attended by a large number of members of the order.
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Ellwood City
B. P. O. Ellis
Fourth Street
Order
Two Men Arrested for Drunkenness in Ellwood City
Ellwood City police arrested two men Saturday evening on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. Both are to be given a hearing before Burgess Cunningham this evening.
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Ellwood City
Burgess Cunningham
Watsons Attend Slippery Rock Funeral Return Home
Ellwood City residents Mr and Mrs Grover Watson of Wurtemburg returned from Slippery Rock after attending the funeral of Mrs John Watson the Watsons mother. They arrived home Saturday.
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Ellwood City
Grover Watson
Wurtemburg
Slippery Rock
John Watson
Family Dinner Honors Horchler Brothers from Overseas
Edenburg Mr and Mrs Elon Horchler hosted a family dinner Wednesday for Raymond and Bud Horchler of Mahoningtown who have recently returned home from overseas duty.
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Elon Horchler
Mr. Horchler
Raymond and
Bud
Mahoningtown
Co W E M Auxiliary Guests at Central Christian Dinner
The Co W E M Auxiliary of the Christian church were guests at a union meeting and dinner hosted by the ladies of the Central Christian church of New Castle on Thursday.
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Co. W. E. M. Auxiliary
The
Christian Church
Central Christian Church of
New Castle
James Toy Enjoys Furlough Back Home
James Toy, recently returned from overseas, is enjoying a furlough at his home in camp. He has been away for an extended period and is currently on leave.
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James Toy
Farewell Party for Harry Miller Held at Hofmeisters
A young social group gathered Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I M Hofmeister to bid farewell to Harry Miller the Pennsy station agent transferred to Ellwood City after Paul Raub returned from overseas duty. Lawn games followed by a weiner roast provided entertainment.
Pittsburgh Social Notes Highlight Visits
Mrs. Sallie Camp of Pittsburgh visits sister Mrs. William McCullough. Miss Elizabeth Park and Miss Irene Park return from a pleasant visit with their sister in Sharon.
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Sallie Camp
Pittsburgh
William McCullough
Elizabeth
Irene Park
Sharon
Italians Hold Fine Celebration in Ellwood City
In Ellwood City on Saturday evening a large crowd gathered for a fireworks display by Italian residents. The event, postponed from a week earlier, resumed last night after damp conditions ruined part of the earlier set. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Inez Richards and others, were noted as attendees and travelers.
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Ellwood City
West End
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised By Nebraska Woman
Mrs. Kopppelmann of McLean Nebraska reports her health and a healthy baby after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad promotes the remedy for displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities backaches headaches nervousness and pains advertised as benefiting women for over forty years.
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McLean, Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
John Koppelmann
R. No. 1
McLean
Nebraska
America
Lydia E
How Foreigners Learn English Through Signs and Ads
A naturalized Italian immigrant recalls learning English in the United States. He describes struggles with vocabulary and the pivotal role of advertisements and everyday objects in acquiring new words. He writes that children pick up English fastest through daily interaction, and notes the shift from his mother tongue to English.
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Milwaukee
Forty Nine Replies To Local Classified Ad
A local business posted an ad seeking a young woman to answer the telephone and perform office duties beyond typing and stenography. The insertion drew a strong response with forty nine letters or inquiries arriving in the first mail.
Fire forces indefinite postponement of June 24 event
Notice states the event scheduled for June 24 is postponed indefinitely due to a fire in the building. Thanks are extended to all who assisted Saturday evening and to the Ellwood Volunteer Fire Co for prompt action.
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Ellwood Volunteer Fire Co
Advertising leads for maids in The News attract applicants
The morning reports show a count of young women seeking that line of work and note that job hunters are scanning The News for opportunities. The item emphasizes how the paper serves as a source for employment leads.
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Tributes
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness in our bereavement and for the floral tributes from the Penna Shops and Carnegie Steel employees. Mrs Anna Gillegpie and family.
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Penna
Carnegie Steel Company
Anna Gillegpie
A Man Wrapped In Self Is A Bundle Of Conceit
A brief aphorism noting that someone self absorbed becomes a bundle of conceit and pride.
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Ellwood City News
Ellwood Boys
Atlantic
Atlantic Motor Oils
Ellwood
Edenburg
Missionary Meeting
John Patruchio
Moravia Street
Italy
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