Unsung Hero Of Squalus Tragedy Brought To Light
The naval inquiry into the Squalus sinking resumes as witnesses reveal seaman first class Alexander B. Keegan of Quakertown PA stayed at his post warning that the battery room was flooding. Crewmate testimony also details rapid flooding and alarms as the sub sank 243 feet off the Isles of Shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Naval Board of Inquiry
Squalus
Toox Om
Alexander B. Keegan
Quakertown
Keegan
Asht
Wiliam Isaacs
Washington, D
Cook
Tracey
Isaacs
Lloyd Maness
Greensboro
N.C
Allan C. Bryson
Coreenville
S. C
Isles of Shoals
Harold Prebbin
Portsmoutin
Prebble
Nin New Castle
Paving Measures Adopted Finally
The meeting in the municipal building saw seven ordinances approved to pave numerous city thoroughfares as WPA projects. Delaware avenue, Garfield avenue, Northview avenue, Hillcrest avenue, Erie avenue, Logan street, and Van e street are slated for concreting with a 4 foot clear side on Grant street to spare trees.
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Delaware Avenue
SiUest Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Neshannock Boulevard
Northview Avenue
Highland
Hillcrest Avenue
Dela Ware
Audley
Erie Avenue
Walnut Street
Crawford Avenue
Logan Street
Bayles
Moncy Avenues
Vane Street
Mill
East
Grant Street
Athletics Feature Camp Boxing And Softball Action
At Camp athletics, Troops K and 4 box in an open air ring with Bantamweight contender John Gardener and Welterweight Ferretta delivering standout moments. A 17 to 4 softball victory over the Machine Gun Troop highlights strong team play led by Carp Black with Toth and Perrotta among top contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Cochran
Annville
John Gardener
Dutury
Gardener
Ferretta
Rening
Renning
Perrotta
Barmlesst
Rennity
Willman
Troop E
Hubler
Troop A
Carp
Black
Toth
M. G
al Bodendorfer
Council Approves City WPA Projects
Council met Thursday as Councilman J. D. Alexander moved a motion that passed seeking approval by the WFA for city WPA projects totaling 249,685 to be funded with 591,033 from the federal government. Projects include basins, manholes, sidewalks, riprapping, grading and paving 26 streets. Action followed belief that a method change for job approvals may take effect July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Alexander
WFA
Bills Signed by Gov James Expand Workmen Comp Rights
Harrisburg June 23 Gov Arthur H James signed the Wilson workmen compensation bills amid organized labor opposition. Key changes include a delayed benefit reduction, retention of $18 maximum, minimums dropping to $9 with $5 for very low earners, and a new method allowing injured workers to select an annual quarter for compensation. Other bills set a new occupational disease law, exclude agricultural and domestic workers, include volunteer firefighters, and push several appointments to later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clmlennadinnti News Service
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Henry S. Wilson
Jefferson County Republica
Goeverener
Workmen's Compensation Board
Princeton Church Service and Activities Overview
Sunday school at 1 o'clock, senior C EB at 7 p.m, Emma Weisz leads. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 6. Mary Ramsey, superintendent. Princeton Notes mention Laura Sutton visiting Bridgeville and several local calls on residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKeaugh and daughter June, Ellwood, and Everette Fishburn visits.
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C. EB
Emma Weisz
Mary Ramsey
Princeton
Laura Sutton
Bridgeville
Jas. Stickle
R. F. Henry
Charles McKeaugh
June
Ellwood
Everette Fishburn
Social News Notes From West Pittsburg Area
Families and friends visit across nearby towns with repeated names: Mr. and Mrs. Willard Shaffer hosts and guests include Morrison, Katraba, Miller and Sturdevent families from New Castle Butler and Youngstown. Church ladies plan a missionary meeting at Sophia Caravins home on June 29 all day with May Shaffer leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
West Pittsburg
Willard Sheffer
W. D. Morrison
James
Evelin
Painesville
Frank Reed
June
New Castle
George Cambaugh
R. F. Henry
Donald
Paul
J. V. Miller
Butler, Pe
F. L. Sturdevent
Grace, Houk
Chewton Church Services and Local Notes
Chewton church schedules 10 a m Bible school led by C B Guy and junior superintendent Mrs O V Dout, 11 a m Lord's Supper, 7 p m worship with special music. pastor C P Durbin. Local notes list visits among Ellwood City New Castle Bellevue Wampum Shenango township and Shenango area with residents and families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Guy
O. V. Doutnite
C. P Durbin
Ada Louise Guy
Harry Kelly
Shenango Township
Tiends
Chewton
John Hergenrother
Charles Morriman
Homer Fascaught
Ed, Craven
Patsy Batchelle
Elwood City
May Collect Garbage Outside City Limits
Councilman J M Rice introduced a bill at the city meeting to authorize garbage collection outside the city boundaries at a rate of six dollars per family per year. The bill gained committee support. Norways darkness period reports higher sickness than the light period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Rice Dunne
NCW
New Castle
Norway
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William Isaacs
Rae O
Porter’s
South Mill St
Washington St
East Washington St
Courteous and Intelligent Sales Service
Chamber’s Motor CO
North Croton
Chrysler and Plymouth Distributors
Bes
Ordin
REX Consultation
Gibbs Peoples
Enat
Washington Street
Siweepers
Eas
East Long Ave
Pervel
Randy
Majestic Wall Paper Co
North Miu St
Troop K
National Guard
Tydor
Tide Water Associated Cit Company
Rire
Cal
Tha National Improvement Co
Lawrence
Mercer Counties
Jefferson St
AMR
WKKST
New Castle Mutual Building & Loan Agsn
Wilson
Princeton News
Pullmans
B&o
Storage Battery & Electric Service Co
N. Mercer SL
New Castle, PA
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