First School Year Success at St Josephs Parochial School
St Josephs parochial school in New Castle closed its first year with 125 enrolled pupils across six grades taught by Franciscan Sisters. Plans for seventh and eighth grades and a motor school building are set, and 20 pupils earned perfect attendance certificates. Rev A J Weisenberger oversees the school, aiming for high proficiency.
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St. Joseph's
Pennsylvania
Palmer
Pather
A. J. Weisenberger
New Castle
Pittsburgh
Mothers Day Program at Harlansburg WCTU Meeting
At the June 21 monthly meeting of the Harlansburg WCTU held at Mrs. Anna Turner’s home, Mrs. Olive Moorehead led devotionals and the program. Participants included Sara Harlan, Sara Burton, Allison, Maude Brown, Anna Copper, Mos Heimer, Marjorie McClelland, Emily Cooper, Busy Ewing, Mona Stoughton, Gladys Cameron, Mary Copper, and Claribel, with topics ranging from Mother’s Day themes to teachings on motherhood.
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Liberty Grange Hall
Harlansburg
Harlansburg W. C. T. U
Anna Turner
Olive Moorehead
Mothers’ Department
Sara Harlan
Sara Burton
Allison
Maude Brown
Anna Copper
Mos Heimer
Mrs. Smock
Marjorie McClelland
Emily Cooper
Busy Ewing
Mona Stoughton
Gladys Cameron
Mrs. McElwain
Y Pool Calls To Hundred Men
Walter E. Kirker, physical director at the M C A, explains that more than 100 men in New Castle visit the Y M C A pool to beat the heat. He notes daily plunges and showers refresh attendees and announces special summer rates for those who wish to join now.
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New Castle
Walter E. Kirker
Mr. Kirker
Safety Trophy Unveiled by Lehigh Portland Cement
The Safety Trophy for 1927 will be unveiled at the Lehigh Portland Cement plant on Saturday, June 30. Superintendent William H. Kleckner and Lehigh officials have sent invitations and are expected to attend the ceremony.
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Lehigh Portland Cement Company
William H. Kleckner
Lehigh
Union Label League To Have Banquet
The Women's Union Label League will hold its fifth annual dinner Wednesday evening June 27 at Liberty Grange Hall on the Harlansburg road. Reservations are being taken and those wishing to attend should call 8089 R-31.
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Women’s Union Label League
Liberty Grange Hall
Harlansburg Road
Police Take Charge Of Negro Suspect On Butler Avenue
Day sergeant James Steiner reported a Negro acting suspiciously in East Washington street district between West avenue and Allen street. Officer Charles Longstreth picked him up at Butler and Ray streets and took him to the police station where it was found he was merely under the weather after drinking moonshine. He said he came from Rose Point hoping to collect his pay but was disappointed and was told to go home and not bother anyone.
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James Steiner
Washington Street
West Avenue
Allen Street
Charles Longstreth
Butler
Ray Streets
Rose Point
Wants Damages For Automobile Wrecked In Road Accident
Harry H. Harper of Ellwood ity has filed a suit against George and John Schuster of Perry township to recover 365.55 damages from an automobile collision. Harper alleges his son Orville W. Harper, driving east on Ellwood Portersville road, met John Schuster driving a car owned by George Schuster and towing another. He asserts he was to the left of the road center when his car struck the Schuster vehicle as he attempted to pass, charging negligence for not staying on his side.
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Harry H. Harper
Ellwood
Schuster
Legion Of Honor To Meet Monday At Cathedral
Members of the Scottish Rite Legion of Honor are urged to remember a meeting will be held on Monday evening, June 25, in the Cathedral. Adjutant Ivor M Richards requests all members be present due to important matters upcoming.
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Legion of Honor
Ivor M. Richards
Shenango Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Admitted Wesley McMillen Wam pum William and Richard Tanney Laurel boulevard Sadie Robison La throp street Discharged Gerald Cost Dela ware avenue Gladys Rowland Supe rior street Charles Thomas Brigh ton road Pittsburgh Charles Strong West Washington street Mrs Willa May Poke and baby Hillsville
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Wesley McMillen
Wampum
William and
Richard Tanney
Laurel Boulevard
Sadie Robison
Lathrop Street
Gerald Cost
Delaware Avenue
Gladys Rowland
Superior Street
Charles, Thomas
Brighton Road
Pittsburgh
Charles Strong
West Washington
Willa May Poke
Baby
Hillsville
Parking Violations Trigger Two Street Accidents
Two noon crashes on North Street occurred when cars parked in a forbidden south side zone collided with passing vehicles. W L Munnell and Thomas Duran suffered front-end damage as Munnell’s car lost a wheel and Duran’s fender was bent. A second crash near Chamberlain Cline Electric involved Percy Walls and W Rhodes when an unloading American Railway Express truck blocked the zone. Walls’ tire was damaged.
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North Street
Mercer
Mill Streets
W.L. Munnell
Thomas Duran
Croton Avenue
Munnell
Forbidden Territory
Chamberlain & Cline Electric
Percy Walls
Rhodes
American Railway Express Company
Council of Deliberation Concludes Successful Session
Representatives of Pennsylvania Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite bodies met in the Scottish Rite Cathedral for a lengthy afternoon session. About 200 men attended, including around 55 Supreme Council members, and a dinner followed with no ball. It was the fourth time the Council met outside Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania
Council of Deliberation
Supreme Council
Counier of Deliberation
Philadelphia
Mere Yeath Throws Stone Causes Car Windshield Damage
Charles Pherson aged 6 of 605 Wildwood avenue admitted throwing a stone that shattered the windshield of a Henry Kline car on Delaware avenue as it carried a Kline daughter. He and two friends chased sewer basin aim when the incident occurred. James Pherson was not involved. MILK STOLEN reported by Mrs. Thorson of 426 Fairmont avenue, milk taken from her porch this morning.
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Charles Pherson
Wildwood Avenue
Henry Kline
Kline
Delaware Avenue
Lttle
James Pherson
Thorson
Fairmont Avenue
Believe Boys Guilty Of Entering Garage
Atlantic Refining Company garage on Center Street was broken into last night. The youths appeared after a thrill over the act rather than for theft. Fire extinguishers were displaced and the contents sprayed on company cars. one extinguisher was taken. Detective John Young and Officer Thomas Lynch questioned several boys who admitted involvement and appeared before the mayor.
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Atlantic Refining Company
Center Street
John Young
Thomas Lynch
Blind Charlie Back On Street
Blind Charlie Thomas returns to Washington street after months away due to illness. With his hand organ he plays for passersby and expresses gratitude for public aid to cover his medical and living expenses. Contributions are welcomed to ease his financial burden.
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Blind Charlie
Charley Thomas
Washington Street
Charley
No contagious cases reported today by city health officer
Miss Myra Wannon of the department of health at city hall reported no contagious illness cases in the past 24 hours. When cases are discovered family physicians notify city Health officer Dr. W L Steen.
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Myra Wnnnon
Department of Health
City Hall
W. L. Steen
Patterson Case Given to Jury in DUI Charge
The commonwealth case against Norman Patterson for operating a motor vehicle under the influence was sent to the jury shortly before noon. The jury remained out at this writing.
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Commonwealth
Norman Patterson
Auto Fire Sparks Damage in Corning Sedan
City firemen answered a 4 15 PM alarm on Haus avenue Friday to a blaze under the hood of Floyd W English sedan from Corning New York caused by a gasoline leak. The fire caused 25 dollars damage. No arrests were made and police court did not meet.
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Haus Avenue
Floyd W. English
Corning
N. Y
Mystery Behind Arrests Of Southern Beauty Queen
Felice and investigators probe rumors of an inside plot surrounding the numerous arrests of Vivian Page, former Mobile beauty queen. Page, free on 2500 bail for larceny, faces a 500 dollar peace bond. she and her husband left for Delaware or Philadelphia amid police inquiries and circulating rumors. A publicized staged appearance last night prompted the peace bond agreement. A separate note offers 25000 for an Atlantic non photographed flight.
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International
Berview Media
Felice
Vivian McDowell Page
Mobile
Ala
Nature T
Page
Donald
Delaware County
Philadelphia
Chester
Appea
A. D. McDade
Indiana Delegates Favor Woollen Not To Support Smith
Houston dispatch reports Indiana delegates leaning to Evens Woollen as their favorite son and indicating they will vote for him until a candidate is chosen. A. C. Beileee, former Democratic national committeeman, announced the Indiana stance. Smith supporters claimed many delegates might switch after Woollen departure.
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Indiana
Smith
International News
Houston
Texas
al Smith
A. C. Beilee
Hoosier State
Evens Woollen
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Hazel Glab
John I. Glab
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Los Angeles
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Insect
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Patterson
Nainsook Union
Ww. J. Offutt Co
New Castle, Pa
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