Battery B Reunion Program Announced
The Battery B reunion at Mt. Jackson will be held Monday June 28 with a 11 a.m. business meeting and 12 p.m. dinner at the K P hall Eastern standard time. The afternoon session at the high school auditorium will feature speeches by Dr J Linwood Eisenberg and Attorney Walter Braham, with music by the local band and a program including invocations, songs, solos and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery Boat
Mt. Jackson
Battery
J. Linwood Eisenberg
Slippery Rock State Normal School
Walter Braham
Robert Hamill
W. H. McCullough
Joseph Martin
Ruth McClelland
H. Frotere
Curtis Kerr
Mexicans Resent U S Press Blaming Kidnaping of Aimee Semple McPherson
Mexican officials object to American newspapers blaming Mexican citizens for the kidnapping of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Governor Rodriguez of Lower California produced evidence that an unnamed woman was abducted by Gypsies on the U S side and brought into Mexico. The article closes with an unrelated quip about a Moor and bread.
Storms Hit Mercer Grove City Areas In June Weather
A New Castle area report details heavy rain and several fierce storms north east of the city near Mercer and Grove City. Mrs. Dode Hammond of 1814 East Washington street reports four of her silk cushions stolen from the front porch last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
City
Mercer
Grove City
Dode"’ Hammond
East Washington Street
Iammond
Stolen car tire incident reported on West North street
Paul Walzer reported to police that an extra tire tube rim and tire cover were stolen from his car parked on West North street. A separate incident at the P and L E bridge involved about 20 boys bathing nude, escaping detection as they fled toward Moravia street and hiding among freight cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walzer
West North Street
G. H. Patt
P. and
L. E
Big Run
Gardner Avenue
Moravia Street
Truck hits hydrant at Washington and Apple Way
Keystone Package Delivery says its truck damaged a fire hydrant at Washington Street and Apple Way. New Castle Water Company crews arrived within minutes to remove and weld the breakage. The hydrant will be out of service for a couple of days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Apple Way
Keystone Package Delivery Company
New Castle
Narrow escape as wood fragment flies past two men near Klaster store
Samuel Winternitz and Clifford Vance narrowly avoid injury when a wood piece resembling an ax handle or spoke strikes the building beside them near the Klaster cigar store. The projectile, likely hurled by a tire passing vehicle, shattered no glass but came close to hitting the plate glass at the Klaster and Walkover stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Winternitz
Clifford Vance
Klaster Cigar Store
Klaster Store
Walkover
Deer sightings near Pittsburgh raise local questions
Reports over two weeks show deer seen on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. Scouts mention deer near a nearby camp, suggesting Lawrence county deer may remain in the area. Fireworks sales to children appear to be violated, with young children seen exiting stores carrying firecrackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Lawrence County
McNary-Haugen Farm Bill Defeat Sparks End Near
In Congress a sharp party split doomed the Dawes McNary Haugen farm bill with 23 Republicans for and 24 against while Democrats split 15 to 21. Observers say political issues rather than economics caused the defeat and a farm bloc vows to press other agrarian bills and seek early adjournment, planning renewed effort next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Farm Bloc
Congress
Crown Princess of Sweden Visits America
The Crown Princess of Sweden arrives in the United States as the daughter of the late Marchioness of Mildred Haven and granddaughter of Princess Alice of Great Britain who was a daughter of Queen Victoria. The Crown Princess is the great granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
America
Mildred Haven
Alice
Great Britain
Queen Victoria
Deyne Acquitted On Embezzlement Charge Again
Victor Deyne president of the First State bank was acquitted by a jury on a embezzlement charge involving about 715 dollars and false ledger entries. The case mirrored prior ones with Deyne denying taking funds and notes handwriting and bookkeeping issues dominated testimony. Another related case is ongoing before Judge Henninger with prior trials before Judge Hildebrand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Deyne
First State Bank
Doyne
Henninger
Hildebrand
Judge Henninger Sustains Verdict in Fisher Real Estate Case
Judge Henninger sustains the verdict awarding Fisher a $1,000 commission from the Ellwood City property sale case. Fisher, a real estate agent, sued after Talla and Pappas deeded to Baker and refused payment. The affidavit of defense, challenging a secondary signer, is deemed insufficient to prevent judgment. defendant has 15 days to file an additional affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odore I. Pappas
Ellwood City
Fisher
Talla and Pappas
Ben Balter
Balter
Max Brettan
Talla
Pappas
Baker
Henninger
Judgment for $436.43 in replevin case against Surety Cos
Judge Henninger holds the affidavit of defense insufficient in the replevin bond suit and orders judgment for the plaintiff Lawrence Automobile Company against Automobile Surety Company and Globe Surety Company for 436.43 plus costs and interest. The case stems from storage and repair charges after a car obtained by Charles D. Scungio was damaged. Separately in Morelli v New Castle Electric, Judge Henninger denies post verdict motions and leaves the $454.44 injury verdict intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lawrence Automobile Company
Automobile Surety Company
Globe Surety Company
Henninger
Charles D. Scungio
Automobile Securities Company
Scungio
Globe Indemnity Company
Louis Morelli
New Castle Electric Company
Recall Wheeler in Senate Probe Continues
The Senate committee probes a dry campaign fund run through a private treasury by Andrew Wilson and related anti saloon league sources. It questions how funds supported prohibition candidates and education while a separate brewer’s fund remains unproven. Witnesses from Pennsylvania, including John D. Walker, and state treasury officials face subpoenas over spending on law enforcement and primary expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Special
Special Treasury
Andrew Wilson
Washington
Wheeler
National Organization
Brewers’ Fund
Pennsylvania
John D. Walker
Johnstown
Walker
Cambria County
Pennsylvania State Treasury
5S. S. Lewis
Milton Wilson
Nevin Detrich
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Mary Richards and Joseph Oricco Wed at St Vitus
The couple exchanged vows Wednesday at nine o'clock in St. Vitus church with Rev. Fr. Nicholas DeMinta officiating. Attendants included Nellie Cioffi and Ernest Natale, with veil carriers Mary and Rose Dediano and ring bearer Gregory Dediano. The bride wore white georgette with a white tulle veil and carried roses with valley lilies. bridesmaid wore pink georgette and pink roses. Breakfast for immediate families followed at the bride’s home. They plan a wedding trip and will reside at 412 Bleakley Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Richards
Joseph Oricco
St. Vitus
Nicholas DeMinta
Nellie Cioffi
Ernest Natale
Mary Oricco
Rose Dediano
Gregory Dediano
Oricco
Bleakley Avenue
Notable Local Moves Include Births and Travel Plans
Personal mentions record births for Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Lynch in New Castle hospital and Elmer Beatty's daughter. Many residents plan trips to Yellowstone Park, Philadelphia, Louisville, and Butte, while others host guests from East Chicago or Cleveland and attend conventions in Bedford Springs and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Beatty
South Mulberry Street
G. A. Lynch
Hillcrest Avenue
New Castle Hospital
George Allen
East Chicago
Anna Santum
West State Street
Frances Mayberry
Pearson Street
Nolan
Cleveland
Vera Solomon
Sheridan Avenue
Hannah
Agnes Trodden
East Washington Street
Chicago
Charles Clappie
K. J. Edmunds
East North Street
Stanley Reese
Bobby
Rose Avenue
Bedford Springs
Pennsylvania Bakers’ Association
H. K. Wilson
Wichita Falls
Texas
E. J. Buckley
West North Street
C. W. Jones
North Mercer Street
The
American Osteopathic Association
Louisville
W. G. Robison
Beckford Street
C. E. Hilward
West Washington Street
Yellowstone National Park
Mary Heath
Arlee
Montana
C. C. Green
Philadelphia
National Educational Association
Dr. Green
Pennsylvania
J. G. Gross
B. R. and P. Railway
H. S. Ness
Pittsburg
City
John Meegan
B. A. and
Joseph Metzger
Marjorie
Yakima
Wash
Harry H. Graham
Helen
East Wallace Avenue
Metzgers
Florida
Merl Allen
Pacific Coach
J. A. Adams
Tionesta
Yellowstone Park
Butte, Mont
Eli Adams
San Francisco
A. Gifford
Mrs Dufford Hosts C. O. D. Club Luncheon in Cascade Park
Mrs Jesse Dufford of Huron Avenue hosted the 1926 C. O. D. Club luncheon at Cascade Park on Thursday at one o clock. Twelve places were set with a red and white decor. Assistants were Mrs Carl McCracken and Mrs Charles Morgan, with Mrs Ralph Cradle as the only special guest. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs Morgan's home on Ray Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Dufford
Huron Avenue
Cascade Park
Dufford
Carl McCracken
Charles Morgan
Ralph Cradle
Ray Street
Kensington Club Holds Regular Meeting With Plans Ahead
S. O. B. Kensington members met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Hoover's Hemlock Street home. Thirteen attended for needlework and chat with Mrs. James Brown winning a prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Cooper. A breakfast at the Park is planned for Tuesday July 29. Mrs. Teresa Travers on State Street will host in one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. B. Kensington
Frank Hoover
Hemlock Street
James Brown
Cooper
the Park
Teresa Travers
State Street
Modern 500 Club Luncheon At Mrs Confer’s Home
Eight Modern 500 club members were served at a 1 pm luncheon hosted by Mrs. William Confer on Grant street. Mrs. Edward Fulkerson assisted, with guests Mrs. George Chip and Mrs. Bert Sullivan. Prizes went to Mrs. Roy Wish Mrs. Roy Merriman and Mrs. J A McNulty. A park picnic is planned in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern
500 Club
William Confer
Grant Street
Edward Fulkerson
George Chip
Bert Sullivan
Roy Wish
Roy Merriman
J. A. McNulty
Iona Kingston Club Meets for Cards and Music Night
Cards and music were enjoyed by Iona Kingston members on Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. Clarence Bauder of Northview Avenue. High score prizes went to Mrs. George Carr and Mrs. Arthur Smith. Mrs. Wilson Carson helped serve pink and white refreshments. The next meeting, in two weeks, will be hosted by Mrs. Arthur Smith of Fairmont Avenue in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iona Kensington
Clarence Bauder
Northview Avenue
George Carr
Arthur Smith
Wilson Carson
Fairmont Avenue
Queen Sewing Circle Hosts Long Avenue Meeting
Mrs. Frank Turmey entertained members of the Queen Sewing Circle at an all day quilting session on Thursday. Luncheon was served by the hostess and special guest Miss Dorothy James. A brief business session followed in the afternoon. Two weeks hence Mrs. Gilbert James will host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Turmey
Long Avenue
Queen Sewing Circle
Dorothy James
Gilbert James
Johns Street
Nolan Company Picnic at Cascade Park
Nolan Company employees held a basket picnic at Cascade Park on Thursday evening with seventeen attendees. Special guests included Mrs. Freda Lockhart Mrs. A G Haid and Miss Ethel Pollard. The committee featured Miss Mary Harvard and Mrs. Paul Funkhouser. Park amusements were enjoyed during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Company
Cascade Park
Freda Lockhart
A. G. Haid
Ethel Pollard
Mary Harvard
Paul Funkhouser
Ceiling Collapse Kills 19-Year-Old Factory Worker
In Scranton Pennsylvania a ceiling collapse at the Anthracite Overall Company plant killed Florence Lewis aged 19 and injured fourteen other women. Officials investigate the cause including overloaded attic machinery that reportedly weakened timbers above the third floor where the workers toiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Scranton
Anthracite Overall Company
Florence Lewis
Beavers Review Lodge Receives Charter Amid Illness Absence
Members of Mahoningtown Review No 98 attended Beaver Review No 101's Thursday meeting in Beaver Pa. Mrs Raught managing deputy of Woodlawn presented the charter in Deputy Stone of Butler's absence due to illness. Deputy Thomas of New Castle attended. Reviews from New Castle Woodlawn Monaca Rochester and Beaver Falls were represented with guards from Monaca Woodlawn and Beaver performing drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown Review
Beaver Review
Beaver
Raught
Woodlawn
Stone
Butler
Thomas
New Castle
Monaca
Rochester
Beaver Falls
Five W. Club Guests Enjoy Evening at Mrs Griffiths Home
Members of the Five W. Club visited Mrs. Stewart Griffith at Winslow Avenue Thursday evening for social pastimes and refreshments. The next meeting is set with Miss Helen Showalter on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five W. Club
Stewart Griffith
Winslow Avenue
Helen Showalter
Two Women Head to Wisconsin for Six Week University Program
Miss Bernice Bartlett of Oak Street and Miss Mary Scherger of Gardner depart for Madison Wisconsin to attend a six week University of Wisconsin program. Afterward they will visit friends in Chicago for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Bartlett
Oak Street
Mary Scherger
Gardner
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Chicago
Caldwell Reunion Set For July 5 At Plaingrove Home
The Caldwell reunion will be held at the home of B. W. Mc Cleery of Plaingrove on Monday, July 5. Attendees are invited to assemble for this family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
B. W. McCleery
Plaingrove
Sunday Services at Greenwood M and Sabbath School
Sabbath school at 1 30 p m and preaching service at 2 30 p m in Eastern Standard time Rev Sam Maitland to preach.
W. E. A. Review Meets At Sons of Veterans Hall
The W. E. A. Reviewes No. 8 and 9 hold their regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the Sons of Veterans hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. A. Review
Sons of Veterans Hall
Cheri Ami Club Plans Picnic Dinner at Park
Cheri Ami Club members will hold a dinner picnic at the Park on Monday evening at 6 30. Members are expected to gather for a casual evening with meal and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheri Ami Club
Home Looted During Absence Report
Police investigate a burglary at 1216 Eastbrook Street reported by D Mottle while at work at Lehigh Portland Cement. Missing items include 100 dollars, a diamond ring valued at 65 and a Waltham watch valued at 65. Officers Lynch and Augustine led the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Mottle
Eastbrook Street
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Waltham
Lynch and
Augustine
Deaths Of The Day Mrs Ella S Gray
Mrs Ella Stewart Gray aged 62 of 125 Lawrence street died Thursday June 24. Born in Virginia in 1864 she was a daughter of Samuel Butlick and a member of Second Baptist church Order of Eastern Star and Golden Gate Lodge Warren. Survived by husband five daughters two sons five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday June 26 at 2 30 pm from residence. Thomas V Plant died Friday June max 2 30 pm from 109 East North street. He was 62. Interment at St Josephs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Stewart Gray
Seymour Gray
Lawrence Street
Virginia
Samuel Butlick
Second Baptist Church
Order of Astern Star
Golden Gate Lodge
Warren, O
Blanche Henry
Della Edwards
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mary Flynn
Matilda Whenry
Ola White
James
Ruben Coleman
Thomas V. Plant
East North Street
Mr. Plant
England
William
Frances Plant
South Jefferson Street
Coliseum
St. Joseph’s Church
Caroline Voegele Plant
Alfred, Mary and
Theresa Plant
Bernard
Butler
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Funeral Service for P. K. Stevenson
Funeral services for P. K. Stevenson are set for Saturday June 26 at 2 p m from his home 2517 Elm Street Youngstown Ohio. Rev Philip C Pearson of Trinity Church will conduct the rites replacing the previously announced 2 30 p m start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Stevenson
Elm Street
Youngstown
Philip C. Pearson
Trinity Church
Death notices for Miss Dorothy Boyles and others in area obituaries
Obituary notices list Miss Dorothy Boyles 42 of 1025 West North Street who died in Pittsburgh on June 24 after illness. Born June 28, 1884 in Hickory Township, she was a milliner and survived by siblings Jennie, John, Paul, and Charles. Funeral at 3 p.m. June 28 from West North Street. burial Eastbrook Cemetery. Other notices cover Robert A. Williamson funeral at his sister’s home on Croton Avenue with pallbearers. interment Oak Park Cemetery. Frank W. Chambers, 60, of 1315 Huron Avenue, died June 24 in Cleveland after brief illness. survived by widow Alice M. Chambers, mother, sister, and brother. service June 28 at 2 p.m. from residence. burial Grace Land Cemetery. Mrs. Mary L. Felt, 63, widow of Emerson Felt of 301 South Bay Street, died this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Boyles
West North Street
Pittsburgh
Miss Boyles
Hickory Township
Patrick
Sarah Chambers Boyles
M. E. Church
Order of Eastern Star
New Castle
Jennie M. Boyles
John Boyles
Paul Boyles
Beaver
Charles Boyles
Akron
Eastbrook United Presbyterian Cemetery
Robert Williamson
Robert A. Williamson
Sarah Hess
Croton Avenue
D. Ralph Dunn
Isaac Williamson
Frederick Williamson
Thomas
Charles Rowland
Lee Wogan
John Haretus
Oak Park Cemetery
Frank W. Chambers
Huron Avenue
Cleveland
Mr. Chambers
Eastbrook
Thomas Chambers
Levinia Young Chambers
M. EF. Church
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Carnegie Steel
Alice M. Chambers
Charles Chambers
Harry Lusk
Mary L. Pelt
Mary L. Felt
Emerson Felt
South Bay Street
Mrs Felt Rites Set For Rockland Woman
Mrs. Felt died at 4 20 in New Castle hospital after illness. Born May 15 1863 at Rockland Venango county Pa she was daughter of Samuel and Mary Borland. Survived by four children Rush Felt Charles Felt Mrs George Cather and Mrs Frank Kendrick five brothers and other relatives. Funeral services Sunday June 27 at two o clock from the Rockland ME church with interment in Rockland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
New Castle
Felt
Rockland
Venango County
Samuel
Mary Nicely Borland
Rockland Episcopal Church
Rush W. Felt
Franklin, Pa
Charles FE. Felt
Cleveland, O
George Cather
This City
Frank Kendrick
Franklin
Edward D
Lester B
Arthur N
Charles R
Alvin H. Borland
Ray Col
Jos
Rice Co
Coolidge Breakfasts Campaign Committee at White House
The first real political conference of the season opened at the White House with President Coolidge hosting breakfast for the Republican senatorial campaign committee. Attending were Senators Butler, Curtis, Phipps, Edge, Deneen, Fess, McNary, Gillett, and McMaster along with party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
White House
Coolidge
Butler
Massachusetts
National Committee
Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Phipps
Colorado
Edge
New Jersey
Deneen
Ilinois
Fess
Ohio
McNary
Oregon
Gillett
McMaster
South Dakota
Whittemore Gang Member Sentenced in New York
Milton Goldbert known as Shuffles, a principal lieutenant in Richard Whittemore's gang, was sentenced by Judge Koenig in general sessions to 20 to 40 years in Sing Sing for looting jewelry stores and banks totaling nearly a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Candy Kid
Ten detectives raid Mt Oliver for gambling slot machines
June 25 Pittsburgh reports that ten county detectives under Chief George Murren began a wholesale raid of Mt Oliver Borough to seize gambling devices. Residents had complained to District Attorney Gardner about stores housing slot machines and other gambling equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
George Murren
Mt. Oliver
Gardner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Battery B
Tery
Mt. Jack
McPherson
W. Leslie Wilson
Sd&t
Burlington Refrigerator Baskets
Metzler
Washington St
Japan
M. D. Teller
Citizens National Bank
Greer
Deyne
LYTLE
Orricco
O. D
Kensington
Tona Kensington
Wisconsin
Caldwell Reunion
W. B. A. Review
Ella S. Gray
Graceland Cemetery
Pano
North
Mercer Street
East Washington St
Fashion Park Clothiers
Whittemore Gang
Oxfords
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