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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
1
A wartime civic event outline describes parades and exhibits including Red Cross, ladies' societies, and youth groups. It notes planning by a finance committee, with a call for subscriptions and a hint at a future meeting Friday evening.
Report from Warristars and county commissioners shows representatives seeking an appropriation for the Git mer project. Name mentions include Mayor Sewell and several board members as discussions continue amid uncertain support.
Paris celebrates end of major conflict as leaders announce a peace treaty. The city fills with parades and jubilant crowds amid hopes for stability, while officials assess postwar plans and rebuilding efforts for affected regions.
Regular monthly Wontai a Missionary meeting held at Mrs J A Willd home with reports from committee members. Auxiliary activities planned at Flyst Veesbytariad church, Central Ladies Aid, and Ladies Prayer Meeting with times and locations for next gatherings, along with Young Ladies Bible class basket supper details.
An afternoon gathering of the West Side WCTU and L T L convened at Mrs. Thomas Wonds home on Hotton Street with evangelistic superintendent Mrs. Allen presiding. Visitors from Warren and Mercer counties planned to attend next county event at Cusenda Park. Attendance rose as new members pledged support and discussion covered dues, programs, and the club's charitable efforts.
Wool growers in Lawrence County anticipate a profitable season as nearly twenty tons of wool are planned for handling through the county wool yards. Representatives from the wool association will meet next Saturday to discuss grading and sorting. Grading work is expected to finish by July, making the fleece ready for sale later in the summer.
Callahan, a 1 year old son of Attorney shy Callahan, is praised after pursuing a thief who stole a car owned by William Hayford of Moody Avenue. The teen leaped from the dented machine and, despite a chase, helped officers trap the suspect. Hayford and police joined the pursuit, catching the fleeing thief on street.
The report enumerates global wartime expenses including Russia, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Turkey, Romania, Greece, and the United States. It cites totals reaching into the billions and notes property damage, military expenditures, and broader economic strain as war burdens mount. The piece aims to illustrate why war budgets balloon beyond simple troop losses.
A mine accident analysis notes fatalities among ex soldiers and several workers injured. Investigating officials identify circumstances at the site, with name placeholders redacted due to damaged source text. Local authorities coordinate with safety inspectors to assess ventilation and handling procedures at the mine.
An aged minister is reported to be in hospital amid unclear notes from a local paper. The fragmentary text mentions names and places in a garbled form, reflecting OCR issues. Further details are unreadable in the available segment.
A list of social notices shows musicians, relatives, and friends visiting and traveling. Names include Mrs M Staab of Pittsburgh visiting daughter Mrs Wick, J F Stainard en route to Cleveland, Miss Elizabeth Lois of Rast Street, and families from Philadelphia and Youngstown visiting Wulhava, Marton Street, and nearby towns.
Washington dispatch reports ongoing conscription and manpower mobilization as nations detail radar and air force readiness amid wartime demands. Military units and allied allies remain in Europe with logistics and signals operations noted.
Five transports sail for home as forces move to New York harbor area. The report mentions marching units and officers, with casualty or proximity notes to nearby ports and a shipyard. Names and exact places are unclear due to damaged text but refer to maritime movements and potential naval actions.
A Dublin constable was shot during a race event. The incident disrupted track activities as authorities investigated the shooting and secured the area. Details on the suspect and motive remain unclear.
Special dispatch reports bids opened for five county bridges with awards to the lowest bidders. Weaver and Thomas receive Beerman Bridge in Olivercreek. Frampton and Wymatuning, Jewell in Jefferson. Craig in Fairview. Campbell Bridge to HK Treekenridge of Grove City. Construction starts now with concrete foundations and superstructure. Court term opens with 32 cases, including minor offenses. A Saturday Mercer Sharon crash injures William Craig and three others. Craig dislocated right shoulder and left hip injury. Mercer school board urges parents to obtain medical certificates for students this fall to qualify for attendance.
Six regular firemen must be appointed to reach the full department strength of 36. Currently six are filled by temporary appointees with civil service exams yielding ten eligible men. One additional vacancy remains until a future civil service exam, with names including Sumuda, MW, Miner, WA, Dart, Davis, Janes, and Raiter, are noted.
Word has been received by C. B. Werner at Court Street that his son, a four year veteran, has returned after serving with the Star Ambatances Co and the Sanitary Plant of the Star Division. He is reported to be undergoing demobilization and is now in this country.
The readable text names Hohtink and Yosogint Ciena in a jumbled report about an election candidate Horst Rymtunn and a gun term. It mentions OXTormt University and several political actors, including Wesst Punrenay and Subhas. The passage is incomplete and garbled.
Memorial services for Margaret Ann Bowers were held at the family residence with Reverend Ulain of the Reformed Presbyterian church presiding. Interment followed at Lutheran cemetery. Mary Theresa Tiety and Mary Theresa Kelly, six months old, died this morning at 11:80 o'clock. Survived by parents and siblings Margaret, Sarah, Charles, and Harold. Interment planned for tomorrow at St Marty’s remelory.
Holstein breeders plan a large gathering at Dr Frederick Pavlors farm in Pulaski on Friday June 27. Attendees include TL Standish representing the Holstein organizations and Dr Quinn from the Department of Animal Industry who will outline the government TB control plan for accredited herds.
A joint committee of the Education and Junior Committees of the House and Mandate planning will investigate the United States Employment Service. Representative Blanton of Texas stated he will substantiate charges amid talk of inefficiency by Densmore, director of the federal employment service, regarding its conduct at the agency.
Archie Orehibove of New Galilee will join the Army, walking five miles daily from his home to catch an early train to New Castle then to Columbus to be mustered in. He enlisted alongside Bra tdans from South Carolina, who has been working in New Galilee for years, and served earlier in the Probl Depot Brigade.
A chaotic city court session saw about six drunk men discharged for first offenses while others faced sentences. Reported arrests on Washington Street involved several foreigners and locals as police clipped a crowd, with officials enforcing penalties and noting travel disruptions.
Fragmentary hospital note page lists scattered names and terms. unreadable sequence includes Aryth, Raymind, Athton, Wapstrends, Thorens, Pant White, Minit Gyaiey and others, with no clear events or dates. The readable content suggests a catalog or placeholder note rather than a cohesive report.
The article describes several new residences under construction on Wilmington avenue near the Sew Wilmington road. Builders include Samuel Riley whose brick house 28 by 85 feet rises on a large site, plus homes by Stuchberry of Bell Fela, L Ro Skidmore, and J Clyde Guffilan. Two more frame houses by Num, and multiple projects near the White homestand reflect a wave of bungalow design and expansion.
Baraca Cadets prepare a large picnic at Vinant grounds with hall facilities in good condition. Committees report plans for an all day event supervised by Ray and arts groups. Weather has been favorable, amenities include boats and pets for non swimmers, aiming for a successful gathering.
New York June 24 Mrs Maury Newler Knox formerly a Providence sales girl whose 1910 marriage to Philander G Jos son of a U S Senator caused a sensation has remarried It was learned today She became the wife of Many Lowell Nehr in Reno on May 28 Knox obtained a Reno divorce in 1917 on the charge of desertion A womans toilion should be able to keep the frerklea off her reputation.
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