Stamp Sale Totals Reach 1682.99 At Harmony Station Booths
The War Savings meeting at Harmony station reports weekly stamp sales of 1682.99 with booths at the Post Office and Harmony station showing strong performance. The Alfreta Rebekah and Ladies Catholic Association booths contributed 121.48 and 354 respectively, other groups and individuals adding up to the total. A new booth outside Harmony station is expected to boost sales further.
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Ellwood City
War Saving Ty
Rar
Alfreta Rebekahe
Harmony Station
Ladies Catholicist Association
People’s Onal Bank
Local Churches Urge Dry Nation Telegram Campaign
Ellwood City W C T U pushes residents to write or telegram U S senators to back national prohibition. Mrs Robert Grandy urges supporters to act at once, with twenty letter telegrams already dispatched. Several Ellwood City churches joined in the effort.
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Ellwood City
Wood City
United States
Robert Grandy
P. C. Knox
Ellwood
United Hyterian, Reformed and Baptist
Local Man's Brother Killed in France
Rev James B Musser pastor of the Is ael Reformed church received a message from his brother Edwin Musser of Lincoln Pa telling of the death of John M Musser in France. He died June 8 of wounds received in action while serving in Battery E 6th field Artillery. He enlisted in Lancaster County about a year ago and had been in France several months. He was 28. Edwin Musser was the nearest relative with several other Washington Ter members stating more details would follow.
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Ellwood City
James B. Musser
Isael Reformed Church
Edwin Musef Lincoln
John M. Musser
France
6Theld Artillery
Lanr County
Edwin Musser
Lincoln
Ter
Washington
Irvine Downey Wedding Event in Evans City
Miss Ruth Irvine of Evans City weds E R Downey at the bride’s home. Downey, a Shelby plant employee, will reside in Evans City after a Cleveland wedding trip to Chicago and other stops. Florence Wimer of Würtemburg mentioned.
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Ellwood City
Ruth Irvine
Evans
E. R. Downey
Dow
Shelby
Irvine
Lue
John Irvine
Evans City
Cleveland
Chicago
Record Day at U. P. Church Ellwood City
United Presbyterians church in Ellwood City reports a record Bible school attendance with new scholars added. A 65-member youth choir filled the loft, fourteen certificates awarded, and a church dedication anniversary noted. Special offerings and busy week plans follow.
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Ellwood City
United Presbyterians
Bible School
Baraca
France
C. F E
Cradle Roll
The
John G. McKim
Kennedy
C. E. Society
C. E
Auxiliaries to Meet Tomorrow in Multiple Communities
Local notices urge ladies to attend auxiliary meetings tomorrow. The Wurtemburg auxiliary gathers all day at the Newton building and invites participation. The North Side auxiliary meets at the North Side school building with space for more volunteers. Connequenessing group convenes at daybreak in the Mission at North Sewickley with coffee served.
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Ellwood City
Wurtemburg
Newton
North Side
North Sewickley
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic
Ellwood City reports the annual Slippery Rock Presbyterian Sunday school picnic on July 4 at the church lawn. Dinner at noon, attendees bring baskets, followed by a patriotic program of speaking and music in the afternoon. Public is invited.
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Ellwood City
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Sunday School
Draft Board summons Paul Book from Ellwood City
Paul Book, son of Mr. and Mrs. Book of the Fourth Ward, will depart Wednesday evening from Ellwood City to report for military duty at Camp Lee. He registered at Butler and is employed near Butler.
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Ellwood City
Paul Book
Butler
Book
Camp Lee
Joint Meeting Planned by Bible Class Groups
Members of the Young Men's Bible class and the Friendship Circle of the First Methodist Church will hold a joint business and social gathering at Gus Butler's home on Lawrence Avenue on July 12. All members are expected to attend.
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Ellwood City
Young Men’s Bible Class
Young Ladies of the Friendship Circle
First Methodist Church
Wil
Gus Btler
Lawrence Avenue
Methodist Pastor At Conference
8. G. Noble, pastor of the First Methodist church, travels to Pittsburg to attend a conference with delegates from many nationalities and plans to stay several days.
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Methodist
Ellwood City
G. Noble
First Methodist Church
Pittsburg
Small Boy Injured at Shelby Playgrounds Pool
Four year old James Simon of Crescent avenue was badly cut and bruised after hitting his head on the pool side at Shelby playgrounds yesterday afternoon. Lifeguard Lloyd Thomas, about 12, helped rescue him when both boys were overcome in the water. James was taken to Dr. J. O. Brown's office. This marked the first accident at the playgrounds.
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Ellwood City
James Simon
Ben Simon
Crescent Avenue
Shelby
Lloyd Thomas
J. O. Brown
Fourth annual mission conference at Ridgeview Park
Local residents plan to attend the Reformed Church mission conference at Ridgeview park from August 5 to 12. Mrs. Rev. James B. Musser and several youths expect to participate. An evening farewell for missionaries leaving for foreign fields will be held along with a special patriotic service.
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Ellwood City
the Reformed Church
Ridgeview Park
James B. Musser
Mrs Vosler and Son Go East to Visit Husband Abroad
Mrs D C Vosler and her son Robert of Sixth Street left for Lakewood New Jersey to join Captain D C Vosler who is stationed there on furlough. The Elmwood City church filled its large auditorium as sermons were praised. On Tuesday J W Carson will lecture on Egypt and the Holy Land free of charge. The ladies meet Wednesday for prayer and praise with a Red Cross meeting Thursday. Sam Lew the tenor appears Monday night. Regular services follow Sunday.
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Ellwood City
D. C. Vosler
Robert
Sixth Street
Lakewood
N. J
J. W. Carson
Egypt
Holy Land
Carson
Red Cross
Sam Lewis
Miss Aletha Boland Joins Reynolds Drygoods
Ellwood City reports Miss Aletha Boland of Wayne Avenue has accepted a position at George L Reynolds drygoods store on Lawrence Avenue and has already begun her duties.
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Ellwood City
Aletha Boland
Wayne Avenue
George L. Reynolds Drygoods
Lawrence Avenue
When Your Liver is out of Order Beecham's Pills Card
Advertises Beecham's Pills as quick relief for liver upset and dyspepsia. Claims symptoms include heavy head sick stomach and bad taste. Promises prompt relief with few doses to stimulate liver regulate bowels and improve general well being.
More Stars Added to Young Fellows Service Flag
The Young Fellows club displays an enlarged service flag in Lawrence Pharmacy showing twenty-one stars for members serving in the military. Three of the four original organizers—Harry C. Eislen, Williard Brown, and Alvin Thomas—are in service, while William Foley cannot due to eyesight.
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Ellwood City
Young Fellows Club
Lawrence Pharmacy
Youn& Men
Harry C. Eislen
Williard Brown
Alvin Thomas
William Foley
Uncle Sam
U G Stetler Called For Service
Ellwood City resident U G Stetler, a Bell Telephone repairman, has been drafted by Clarksburg West Virginia and is expected to enter military service at once.
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Ellwood City
U. G. Stetler
Bell Telephone Company
Clarksburg
West Va
Alvin Thomas Returns to Duty at Ellwood City
Alvin Thomas is reported returning to duty in Ellwood City on June 25 with a brief local update. The notice notes his active status and resumption of duties following a prior absence.
Miss Margaret Cooper Describes Cuthura Healed Eczema
Miss Margaret Cooper of Plymouth Pennsylvania recounts severe eczema on face hands and neck lasting five months. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment from a free sample and reports rapid improvement and eventual healing after two cakes of soap and one box of ointment.
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Margaret Cooper
Keller's Lane
Plymouth
Vin Thomas Returns to Duty in Philadelphia
Vin Thomas, after a three day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs David Thomas of Seventh Street, has returned to duty in Philadelphia.
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Vin Thomas
David Thomas
Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Wayne Auxiliary Red Cross to Meet in Slipperyrock Church
The Wayne Auxiliary of the Red Cross will hold an all day session at Slipperyrock Presbyterian church on Thursday. The meeting will be placed on the service flag of that section.
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Elwood City
Wayne Auxiliary of the Red Cross
Slipperyrock Presbyterian Church
Foley in Navy Home Visit at Ellwood City
Thomas Foley, in the navy, arrived from Newport News for an eight day visit with his mother Mrs. Thomas Mulcahy of Bell avenue in Ellwood City. He will stay eight days.
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Ellwood City
Thomas Foley
Newport News
Thomas Mulcahy
Bell Avenue
Local Social Notes From Ellwood City Area
Mrs. William Timblim and sons Earl and Hugh return from a two week visit with relatives in Butler County. Mrs. Henry Goetmann and daughter Jane visit Mrs. H. J. Schrader in Lawrence avenue for several days. Miss Mary DeFrance and George DeFrance of Grove City spend weekend with their brother B. N. DeFrance of Fountain avenue. Mrs. West of the West End is seriously ill. A son is born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bartin at Ellwood City hospital. Elton Lowrey spends weekend with friends in Wampum. Mrs. Edward Kurtz of Louisville arrives to spend about two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Boyle of the Fourth Ward.
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William Timblim
Earl
Hugh
Butler County
Henry Goetmann
Jane
H. J. Schrader
Lawrence Avenue
Mary DeFrance
George DeFrance
Grove City
B. N. DeFrance
Fountain Avenue
West
West End
Warren Bartin
Ellwood City Hospital
Elton Lowrey
Wampum
Edward Kurtz
Louisville
Kentuck
P. J. Boyle
Fourth Ward
Opportunities For Local Draftees
The city draft board received notice of several good opportunities for local draftees to pursue special instruction in auto repair, electric work, and related fields in the army. Draft intends to take advantage of these programs to gain technical training.
Katarrfo Blower Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts the Katarrfo Blower as a cure for catarrh. It claims three minute relief by blowing antiseptic vapor through the nasal tract to kill germs, soothe membranes, and stop ear noises. Clutton Drug Co will stock the device and demonstrate ease of use at low cost.
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Katarrio
Clutton Drug Co
Nerve health promises from phosphates touted as cure
Advertising copy claims thin nervous people should take Bitro-Phosphate to rebuild nerves and restore strength. It asserts five-grain tablets with meals curb debility, with Buro-Phosphate aiding digestion and weight gain. Caution notes urge use only if desire for flesh growth.
Draft rulings on work or fight rule announced
The draft board announces that men in draft age must report to the draft office on the sixth floor of the Lawrence Sayings and Trust building. Rulings clarify that those in essential jobs performing services that women can do or are not necessary must seek other work immediately.
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Lawrence Sayings and Trust Company
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