Planning For Coming Term At N C High
Principal Orth and staff prepare for the 1918 19 term at New Castle High School with 1100 plus enrollment expected. French replaces German as foreign language and the Commercial department expands for wartime office work. Thirty six teachers serve 36 classes with an extra school period giving time for activities under student led planning and a faculty treasurer.
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Orth
Condi
United States
Varius
Terre Haute
Indiana
New Castle
True Blue thrilling Arizona and England film story
Charles Freeman promotes the William Farnum action picture True Blue. The note frames a moral dilemma about inheritance and fidelity, contrasting sharing a $20,000 legacy with pursuing an ancient title. The manager promises an Americanist tale of courage and drama in the film.
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Arizona
England
Egent Theatre
William Farnum
Charles Freeman
Camp McArthur Letter From Walter S Smith Describes Camp Life
Walter S Smith son of Frank Smith writes from Camp MacArthur Waco Texas in June 1918 about joining Headquarters Co 56 U S Inf. He details platoon assignment drills semaphore signaling trench mortars two mile hike to a pool and daily routines at division headquarters He asks about the war garden and notes six New York technical high schools to be turned over to the government for training mechanics.
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Waler S. Smith
Frank Smith
Oak Street
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Oak St
Camp MacArthur
Dad
Mill
O. K
Camp Sherman
New York
Mary Pickford Stars in M'liss at the Dome
Mary Pickford appears in the new Art craft picture M'liss at the Dome theatre starting today with shows tomorrow and Wednesday. Leading roles include Thomas Meighan and Theodore Roberts as audiences rush to secure seats for this highly anticipated film event.
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Mary Pickford
Artcraft
M'liss
Dome Theatre
Thomas Meighan
Theodore Roberts
Volant Soldier Marries in West and Tragic Death
Clyde E. Bell wed Miss Elsie H. Wanyn of St. Louis on June 12 in Missouri. Bell has served in the U S Army with Troop E of New Castle and was stationed at Camp Hancock. Marion Lafern Minnigh, two and a half, son of Rev. Minnigh, died after a brief illness. burial was in Jamestown, Pa.
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Clyde E. Bell
Elsie H. Wanyn
St. Louis
Earl
Uncle Sams Army
New Castle
Camp Hancock
Marion Lafern Minnigh
Rev. Minnigh
Minnigh
Methodist Church
Jamestown
Fire at John C. Hill house puzzles investigators
A mysterious fire was found at the John C. Hill residence, detected by vigilant neighbors before it caused major damage to the town’s upper end. The building has stood vacant for months and the cause remains unclear as investigators probe the blaze.
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John C. Hill
Volant Chautauqua Opens June 27 with Strong Ticket Sales
The Volant Chautauqua opens next week on June 27 as the ticket committee reports record early sales, exceeding all prior years at this stage. The committee met recently and noted higher advance ticket totals than past Chautauqua programs.
New Castle Woman Credits Kidney Pills for Relief
Mrs. E C Morrow of 208 North Walnut Street recalls suffering back pain and morning distress with spells of dirt. after using Doan's Kidney Pills she found relief and later continued to trust them to avoid kidney trouble. She notes a price of 60 cents and recommends Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Revival Speaker Rev Gordon Draws Big Friday Audience
Encouraging outlook for ticket sales matches past years as Rev. Charles G. Gordon emerges as a lead speaker. He is slated to speak on Friday June 28 and is expected to attract large crowds.
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Charles G. Gordon
Yeager Couple Leave Town for Wilmington Move
Harry Yeager and his wife leave town to reside in Wilmington Delaware after two years at the local flour mill. They accepted a good shipbuilding position there and set out Tuesday with his brother Charles in a machine famed for long overland trips.
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Harry Yeager
Wilmington
Del
Yeager
Charles
Edenburg Happenings Highlight Local Soldier Visit
Dave Pitts of New Middletown Ohio in training at Camp Sherman returned home on a five day furlough. He spent one day last week with his sister Mrs Spinks Leeper at Edenburg.
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Dave Pitts
New Middletown
Camp Sherman
Spinks Leeper
Death notice for Mrs. Webb in Salem Ohio
Word is received of the death of Mrs. Webb at Salem Ohio, mother of Curtiss and Frew Webb of this place.
Local Social Notes Highlight McCullough Family Visits
Mrs Blaine McCullough of Struthers spent Thursday with her sister in law Mrs James Coates. Mrs Phoebe McGuire is visiting her son in Mahoningtown for a few days. W F McCullough was a Youngstown visitor Tuesday.
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Blaine McCullough
Struthers
James Coates
Phoebe McGuire
Mahoningtown
W. F. McCullough
Youngstown
Record Day at Central Presbyterian Church
Nearly 700 attend Sunday School as 668 fill the regular service. Children of America program includes drills, readings and songs. 12 baptisms performed. Honor roll of 25 church and Sunday school members dedicated. flag presented for display. Evening sermon focused on The Family in the Preaching Service with special choir music.
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Central Presbyterian
Central Presbyterian Church
Children of America
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