New Castle May Secure Power Plant Plan
Blueprints prepared for New Castle Youngstown and Wheeling plants under a national defense led plan to extend electrical power. New Castle would host a 60 000 kilowatt plant near the Beaver river with transmission links to Youngstown Ellwood City Junction Park and others, tying Mahoning Shenango Valley to Pittsburg district for 730 000 kilowatts total. President Wilson seeks 200 million for public utilities with Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia as first beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Mahoningtown
Trical
Ohio
Pennsylvia
West Virginia
Supion
Council of National Defense
Youngstown
Wheeling
Beaver River
Mahoning River
Mahoning
Lowellville
Iew Castle
Ellwood City
Junction Park
Shenango Valley
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Connellsville
Washington
Pennsylvania
Windsor
W. Va
Steubenville
East Liverpool
Akron
Canton
Massillon
Allance, Warren
Wilson
Parish Dedicates Flag with 132 Local Servicemen Noted
A patriotic ceremony at a Beaver Street church hall honored 132 parishioners in military service. Altar boys carried the service flag while flowers were placed by flower girls as Rev Fr Brennan read the roll of honor. Speakers included Mayor Newell and Judge Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
North Streets
Beaver Street
Duke of Abruzzi
Call of the Stars
Fr. Brennan
Eleanor Ryan
Brennan
Ryan
Fr. Moriarity
Robert Wilkey
St. Agatha’s Church
Ellwood City
Fusco
Hillsville
Joseph Heinrich
Naval Forces of the
United States
Fr. O'Shea
Christ the Church
Liberty Truth
Church
A. D. Newell
8. P. Emery
John S. Oursler
Neville Island
Pittsburg
Marshall Joseph Hannon
W. J. Evans
Washington Street
Evans
Richard Hannon
Sodality
Aids
J. Garrity
Knights of Columus
Se of Arc
Rosena Mce- Guirk
Pene
Young Ladies Sodality
Reading Circle Meeting On Why Colored Women Should Vote
The P. L. D. Reading Circle meets with Mrs. Ida Hull on Harrison street. Roll call covers presidents as attendees and discussion focuses on why colored women should vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. D. Reading Circle
Ida Hull
Harrison Street
Rev Williams Speaks on Rome in the Time of Paul
On Sunday evening Rev M B Williams presented a slide lecture on Rome during Paul's era, showing 100 colored slides and including timely scenes to enrich the talk. Mrs Henry Troutman of Wilmington reports her husband has arrived safely overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Williams
Rome
Apostile Paul
Henry Troutman
Wilmington
Rev John Snape Visits Former First Baptist Church
Rev John Snape former pastor of the First Baptist church visits New Castle with his daughter Miss Alice renewing old friendships. He now leads Hollywood Baptist Church in Los Angeles and plans sermons in Philadelphia New York and return to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Jones
John Snape
First Baptist Church
Rev. Snape
Hollywood Baptist Church
Los Angeles
Cal
Miss Alice
J. Q. Roberts
Park Avenue
Mr. Snape
Snape
F. B. McAllister
New Castle
Philadelphia
Tabernacle
New York
First Baptist Church of
New York City
Soldier Safe from Divorce While In Army
Pittsburg pa June 22 a common pleas court rule says no divorce decree will be issued against a person in military service who cannot answer a libel or lacks knowledge of the action. In cases where the respondent fails to appear the act of Congress on actions against soldiers applies, and before any decree is entered the libellant must file an affidavit showing the respondent is not in military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
Woman Billposter Does Work for Government
YOUNGSTOWN D June 24 Probably the most unique billposter in the United States is M A Fanning who spent several days here representing the national war garden commission with headquarters at Washington Mrs Fanning billed this city thoroughly doing her work like a professional and making her famous poster Sow the Seed of Victory shine from the local boards She has a reputation of being one of the oldest workers in the Red Cross work being ranked with Clara Barton and others equally famous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
United States
M. A. Fanning
National War Garden Commission
Washington
Mayor Delivers Looting Case to Alderman
Four men named Tom Kelly John Kernan Frank Pasters and Jim Griffin faced the mayor on a charge of looting the Marty Gibbons warehouse near the planing mill. After hearing details he committed the case to the alderman for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
Tom Kelly
John Kernan
Frank Pasters
Jim Griffin
Marty Gibbons
Planing Mill
Willing Workers Bible Class Plans Cascade Park Picnic
The Willing Workers Bible class of Croton M E church will hold a picnic breakfast at Cascade Park Wednesday morning. They depart on the 7 o clock car and should bring own silver dishes and eatables. Menu includes bacon potatoes and eggs. Laura Young Bible class meets Tuesday at 2 30 pm at 1232 East Washington with Mrs Newberry and Miss McKee leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers’ Bible Class
Croton M
Laura Young
Miss McKee
M. R. Newberry
East
Washington Street
Kocher
Aiken Vacation School Opens With 287 Enrollments
The Vacation School on Pearson Street in Aiken opened this morning for students with averages below 70. The six week program invites all students aiming for summer work to report immediately and those under 70 in any subject should also report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken School
Pearson Street
Four Directors To Be Chosen For Trade Board Nomination
Primary ballots for four directors are sent by Commissioner Kennedy. Ballots must arrive by June 25 at 8 p.m. The sixteen top nominees will face election. The annual meeting and smoker are set for July 2 in the Greer music room beside the board of trade rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
William Kennedy
Greer Music Room
Miss Eckels Sends Letter From France 1918
Miss Harriet Eckles, a Lawrence County nurse in France, thanks the Loyal Leaders of New Castle First Christian Church for care packages. She describes stone villages with red tile roofs, gate crossings, Red Cross and Y M C A efforts, a local theater, a bath house, and the importance of home front support for the Third Liberty Loan. The letter was printed in The New Castle Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Miss Eckles
Lawrence County
France
New Castle
Red Cross
Harriet J. Eckles
Campaign For War Savings Stamps With Pledges Urged
Citizens urged to reach a $1 700 850 county goal for War Savings Stamps as Lawrence county conducts a thorough pledge drive. A countywide committee reports strong progress, with a June 28 pledge turn-in climax, promoting patriotic investment and a Pershing Limit club status for those who max out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Lawrence Club
Lawrence
Washington
Pershing Limit Club
Rice and Muffley Attend Rotary Convention in Kansas City
Joseph E. Rice and James I. Muffley attend an international Rotary clubs convention in Kansas City Missouri from June 24 to 28. Rice travels by car while Muffley departs by special train from Pittsburgh. Delegates from Canada Cuba and England participate to promote Rotary war work efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Rice
James I. Muffley
Rotary Clubs
Kansas City
Mr. Rice
Mr. Muffley
Pittsburg
Canada
Cuba
England
Beef Serving Rules Set by Lawrence County Administrator
Howard Heinz and John A. McKee announce beef serving regulations for Lawrence County hotels restaurants and clubs. Roast beef allowed only Mondays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stewed or boiled beef only Wednesdays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Steaks only Thursdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. By products and lamb pork and other items unrestricted. Violations may trigger license withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
John Andy McKee
Hamburg
Howard Heinz
John A. McKee
Lawrence Co
Dan Sweeney Fatally Injured in Jersey Shore Crash
Dan Sweeney aged 32 a former prize fighter was fatally injured and three companions were slightly hurt in a Jersey Shore State road crash in Williamsport Pa. He grabbed the wheel to prevent the car from rolling over an embankment while sitting on the front seat with the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Dan Sweeney
Jersey Shore State Road
Sweeney
Dealers Must Not Boost Coal Prices Under New Freight Order
Washington is set to prohibit coal dealers and distributors from raising prices on coal already on hand due to freight rate increases. Any price increases may only be charged after dealers have paid or are obligated to pay the higher freight tariffs, effective next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Summer School Opens in Ellwood City
Summer school begins at the Lawrence building in Ellwood City with about fifty pupils enrolled. It is the first time the city offers a summer school. Instructors are Miss Esther Zehner and Miss Lola Asher. The program is free to all pupils and those needing to review or improve last term's work are urged to enroll now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Lawrence Building
Esther Zehner
Lola Asher
Rev. Armin A. Holzer to speak at City Mission
The Rev. Armin A. Holzer, noted as a leading Hebrew speaker, returns to New Castle to address the City Mission next Tuesday evening. Hosted by E. J. Berquist, the event will feature special music and begin when the house is filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Armin A. Holzer
E. J. Berquist
Holzer
America
Deaths of the Day Infant Haggerty
Infant child of Mr and Mrs Ezekiel Haggerty dies at 644 East Washington Street Saturday June 22 funeral Monday at 2 interment Greenwood cemetery. John William Ryhal son of Frank and Grace Ryhal dies at Harbor Bridge home Sunday morning at 6 three days old born June 20 funeral this morning at 9 interment Greenwood cemetery. Funeral services of Mrs William S Cox held from residence West Grant Street yesterday afternoon at 2 30 Rev M B Williams in charge relatives pallbearers burial Graceland cemetery. Julius King funeral held this morning at 9 in St Josephs church Rev Yochum officiating pallbearers named burial St Josephs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel Haggerty
East Washington St
Greenwood Cemetery
John William Ryhal
Frank and
Grace Jones Ryhal
Harbor Bridge
William S. Cox
West Grant Street
M. B. Williams
Julius King
St. Joseph’s Church
Rev
Yochum
Philip Wallerich
Fritz Sewald
Jacob Pack
Theodore Allgeier
Fritz Lehberger
A. Hellstein
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Powell 37 Dies After Illness Typhoid and Diphtheria
David Arthur Powell aged 37 died Sunday at his home after a three week illness. He was born in Venora Pennsylvania December 31 1881 and married to Margaret Haggerty in 1917. Survived by wife stepchild father and multiple Powell relatives. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Graceland cemetery due to the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Arthur Powell
North Mercer Street
New Castle Hospital
Mr. Powell
Venora
Benjamin
Martha Powell
Margaret Haggerty
Powell
First Baptist Church
William Powell
Harry
Clarence Powell
Mary
Martha
Dorothy Powell
Graceland Cemetery
Infant dies. Rheame family child buried at Graceland
Vivian Marilynn Rheame nine day old daughter of Walter and Mildred Ehrheart Rheame of 411 McClain Avenue died yesterday at home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence with burial in Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Marilynn Rheame
Walter and
Mildred Ehrheart Rheame
McClain Avenue
Graceland Cemetery
Infant Matilda Galassa Dies. Rites Held at St. Vitus
Matilda Galassa three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Cosimo Galassa of the Fisher Block died Saturday at 4 30 pm. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from St Vitus church and burial followed at St Vitus cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Galassa
Cosimo Galassa
Fisher Block
St. Vitus’ Church
St. Vitus
Italians Push Offensive Front Across Austria Front
Italian fronts report major gains with 45 900 prisoners taken and large war booty as American airmen support operations. Official advices note Austrian press preparing admission of defeat while weather on the Piave slows the offensive. Great crowds celebrate in cities with flags as Premier Orlando attends events at the British embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Washington
Piave
Court appoints officials in Perry and Ellwood City
John H. Magee of Perry township is named road supervisor by Judge Emery replacing resigned Aaron Murray. William Cunningham is chosen to audit Neshanock township accounts. A P Jordan is appointed constable in Ellwood City second precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Magee
Perry Township
Emery
Aaron Murray
William Cunningham
Neshanock Township
A. P. Jordan
Ellwood City
Struck by Auto Leaves Connelly Fatally Injured
Oil City Pa June 24 Conrad Connelly aged 74 was struck by an automobile by an unknown person early Sunday morning while at work on the streets and is fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Conrad Connelly
Dog Attack Injures Officer In Oil City
Oil City Pennsylvania June 24 patrolman Hobaugh motorcycle officer was seriously injured last evening when a vicious dog attacked him and threw him from his vehicle. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Hobaugh
Oil Man Rich dies in Clarksburg oil district
Fre 8 Rich, president of the Crude Oil Co and Rich Gas Co and a leading oil citizen, died in Clarksburg West Virginia Sunday afternoon while surveying oil properties. He leaves a widow a daughter and two sons.
Trio of Italians jailed after chaotic disorderly conduct case
A mayoral ruling locks Charles Lallo John Cafarino and Jim Cafarino at 30 days each in County Jail after a street fight at Mill and Washington. Police found them in the early hours with Caffarino bleeding. accounts varied as they claimed self defense while Caffarino denied the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lallo
John Cafarino
Jim Caffarino
Mill
Washington Streets
Lallo
Caffarino
Division Street
Washington Street
Recreation club hosts bacon bat at Nothdurst home
The Recreation club will hold a bacon bat tonight at 6 o'clock at the home of J. G. Nothdurst on Neshan nock boulevard. On Tuesday night the Thursday night Bible Class will hold a picnic supper in Cunningham's woods on Fast Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Club
J. G. Nothdurst
Neshannock Boulevard
Cunningham’s Woods
Washington Street
First Aid Class Sets Regular Meeting for Tuesday Night
The First Aid class will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday night. Members gather to review basics and refresh emergency response skills at the community center.
Thirty Two Girls Finish Advanced First Aid Course
Thirty two girls enrolled in the class in Advanced First Aid last fall and all remained until the end. Last week all passed the examinations with high marks. Dr Allan W Urmson said he was pleased with the work and attendance. Two members were absent from two sessions. Bronze medals are awarded for completion and will be presented soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan W. Urmson
Lady G A R Picnic at Muddy Creek Falls
Ladies of the G A R plan a picnic at Muddy Creek Falls on Thursday. They will depart New Castle at 8 45 AM by the Pittsburg Butler and Harmony street car line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Creek Falls
New Castle
Pittsburg
Butler and Harmony
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Rev. F. O'Shea
J. Norman Martin
K. of C
Joan of Arc
Carnegie
Shenango Plant
Croton School
State Constabulary
Company K
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sst. Mary’s School
Croton
Jamas Driscoll
Nellie Driscoll
Riscoll
P. L. D. Circle
Rev. Williams
Baptist
California
Miss Eckels
W.S.S
Rice
A. A. Holzer
City Mission
Infant Haggerty
Mrs. Cox
Mr. King
Vivian M. Rheame
Y. W.C. A. Notes
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