Parade for Cur Dog entrants on Centennial day
A Friday morning parade in New Castle invites all youngsters with dogs to enter as part of the Centennial celebration. No entry fee, no strict rules, just call Centennial Headquarters at 4417 to signal participation. Prizes include ugliest, biggest, smallest, most colorfully dressed dogs, with judges at Ne shannock Garden.
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New Castle
Noah Webster
Jefferson and
Grant Streets
Jefferson Street
Washington
Neshannock
Garden
North
Pittsburgh
Lawrence County
Mercer Farmers Predict Bumper Crop Of Corn
Mercer Pa June 23 Corn will be the best grain crop of the year says local farmers Wheat and oats likely fair due to spring dryness Strawberries and berries face damage from drought Early apples and berry crops along with black and red raspberries show promise The season also marks unusually advanced farm work for this time of year The latter portion discusses ruby lore and supposed health effects of different ruby hues and stones.
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Mercer
Wool Pool Reaches Predicted 69,000 Pounds
Lawrence County Wool Growers pool closes day with over 40,000 pounds stored and total poundage expected to hit 69,000 or more today. W. R. Connell from State College grades the wool as growers from Union, Little Beaver, Big Beaver, Mahoning and Beaver townships rush to the Moravia street warehouse on the pool’s final day. Officers report unprecedented success this season.
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Lawrence County Wool Growers’ Association
Moravia Street
W. R. Connell
Connell
State College
Union Township
Little Beaver Township
Big Beaver Township
Mahoning Township
Beaver County
Abodes Of Hindu Gods Illuminated By Rubies
The Greeks and Romans ascribed to the ruby the power to give light in darkness while Hindus described divine abodes lit by rubies. Rubies were worn as amulets to guard against plague poison and evil spirits. It was believed the ruby would glow if the wearer faced danger.
Class Of 1925 Will Have Big Turnout
The 1925 graduating class expects a large turnout for the Alumni reunion at Cascade park on Friday with a grove picnic supper and an evening dance. Attendance is hoped for by all members, with tickets to be distributed from 4 p.m. The class committee includes Joe Blanning as chairman Catherine McMillin Clarence Kenedy Elroy Lockley Lolita Williams and Mary McGoun.
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Cascade Park
Grove
Joe Blanning
Catherine McMillin
Clarence Kenedy
Elroy Lockley
Lolita Williams
Mary McGoun
Blanning
Forfeit Big Bails At Mercer Court
Mercer Pa June 24 Bail forfeitures totaling 4500 occurred at the Monday session of June criminal court In three liquor cases defendants held at 1500 included Mary Pomesta J H Kelly Frank Gonsar The case of Mary Pomesta marks a second forfeiture in the same action Her January term bail forfeiture was arranged with county authorities on condition she stand trial this time Half of the 41 liquor violation cases suggest a short session for court officials.
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Mercer
Mary Pomesta
J. H. Kelly
Frank Gonsar
Cassedy Elected Supreme Dictator Of Moose Lodges
Albert Cassedy of Baltimore was elected supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose at the officers election during the annual convention in Baltimore. Willard J. Marakle is succeeded, and George N. Ward of Erie becomes secretary for the Western Pennsylvania district amid the Maryland gathering.
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Albert Cassedy
Baltimore
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Maryland
New Castle
Suit Brought For Damages To Truck
The Lawrence Ice and Storage company sues the Goldberg Bros. Produce company for 175.12 damages to a truck after a collision on Cochran alley. Damages cited total 105.12 plus 70 for seven days out of service at 10 per day. Martin and Martin represent the plaintiffs.
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Lawrence Ice and Storage Company
Goldberg Bros. Produce Company
Cochran Alley
Martin
Last Night's Fights in Multiple Cities
Boxers and results from Cleveland and New York show Red Chapman, Boston, defeating Al Corbett, Cleveland, in ten rounds. Johnny Datto, Los Angeles, KO'd Jack Duffy, Toledo, in the third round. Milton Cohen, Cleveland, shaded Don Baxter, Lima, in six rounds. Morris McMullen, Cleveland, beat Carl Dencola, Erie, in six. Frankie Van Cleve land outpointed Moxie Miller. King Solomon, Panama, defeated Ad Stone, Philadelphia, in ten. Bob Lawson, Alabama, stopped Martin O Grady, California, in one. Eddie Anderson, Wyoming, beat Hilly Levine, New York, in ten.
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Cleveland
Red” Chapman
Boston
al. Corbett
Johnny Datto
Los Angeles
Jack Duffy
Toledo
Milton Cohen
Don Baxter
Lima
Morris McMullen
Carl Dencola
Erie
Frankie van C Cleveland
Moxie Miller
New York
King Solomon
Panama
Ad Stone
Philadelphia
Bob Lawson
Alabama
Martin O'Grady
California
Eddie Anderson
Wyoming
Hilly Levine
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Mercer Farmers
Ernst Vie
Brockway Motor Truck’ Corp
Edward
Bleakley
W. Henry Rodgers Garage
N. Beaver Street
Donahoe Quality
Callie Hams
Chuck
Donahoe
Fifth Avenue
Royal Gum Drops
Washington Street
Mercer Court
Cassedy New
Head of Moose Lodges
Mie
Guarantee Distributing Co
Diamond Street
Pittsburg
CAS Bist Graceston
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Highland Decorating Co
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