Authorities Find Couple Are Guilty
New Castle News Bureau reports Bell residents Henry Vogel and John Pettit face no confirmed criminal charges after allegations of adultery. Detective W. H. Dunlap investigates but aims to settle the domestic dispute to protect two children aged 10 and 13. No court action is decided, and neighbors urged a quiet resolution.
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New Castle
Bell
J. Ellwood City
Henry Vogel
John Pettit
Park Gate
W. H. Dunlap
Harrison
Dunlap
Pettit
Outing Committee Named by U S League
At Shelby hall in Ellwood City the Wild Life League arranged an outing for the local branch. Dr H A Helling J T Grandy and C Forbush were named to canvass member sentiments and set a date and place. The group will report at the next league meeting in two weeks.
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Ellwood City
Wild Life League
Shelby Hall
H. A. Helling
J. T. Grandy
C. Forbush
League
Board of Directors
Pittsburg
Conneaut Lake
Twentier Well Duster Hits Ellwood City Oil Field
Ellwood City notes another setback as the Twentier well drilled by Schmidt & Co. strucks third sand and fails to produce. Alec Twentier and local prospectors had visited the fields recently and hoped for a gusher, but this marks the town lot’s second dry hole nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Twentier
Schmidt & Co
Alec Twentier
Wells Under Drill In Town Area Report Oil Prospects
In the town area several wells are advancing with promising results. The Twentier lot dry hole sits about 800 feet from the McCandless producer on the Kritzberg 17 acres, the second largest completed to date. The Larkin lot well by Dr. Cowden & Co. targets the pay in the sand and may strike tonight. Fowler & Co. report oil in the Mrs. West lot 100-foot sand, near the Kelley Gee & Co. Mickley lot well, drilling to the third sand. South Penn Oil No. 6 on the B F White warm location south of town is expected to reach the pay sand this evening.
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Twentier
McCandless
Kritzberg
Dr. Cowden & Co
Larkin
Fowler & Co
Kelley, Gee & Co
Mickley
South Penn Oil Company
Methodists Will Dedicate Church at Koppel
Dedicatory services for the new M. E. church at Koppel will be held with Dr. John W. R. Sumwalt of Beaver Falls delivering the dedicatory address. Dr. J. M. Thoburn will speak at 7 30 p m and a dedication concert follows at 8 p m. The modern church awaits large local and neighborhood attendance.
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Ellwood City
M. E
Koppel
John W. R. Sumwalt
Beaver Falls
J. M. Thoburn
Allegheny District
Coat Found In Box Car Links Rail Robbery To Shaner Case
Detectives found F. M. Shaners coat in a box car yesterday morning containing time books and railroad papers. Authorities believe the same thief robbed Shaners home Wednesday night and Schuler, with footprints indicating escape by freights. Some think the coat proves flight. others call it a possible decoy.
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Ellwood City
F. M. Shaner
Shaner
Schuler
Moose Lodge Delegation Heads to Junction Park Outing
A large contingent from the local Moose lodge left early this morning for a daylong outing at Junction Park. The event gathers Moose lodge members from nearby towns and is expected to fill the park to capacity with an elaborate program planned for the day.
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Ellwood City
Junction Park
Local men return from Evans City trip
A group of local men returned yesterday from a motor trip to Evans City where they explored oil fields. Alec Twentier showed special interest due to his mother owning valuable property there as wells are being drilled. The party included Roy Butler, M. R. Stiefel, George Denney, Albert Dahl, George Schreiber, G. S. Young, Charles Burr, and Attorney M. J. Kraus.
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Ellwood City
Evans City
Alec Twentier
Roy Butler
M. R. Stiefel
George Denney
Albert Dahl
George Schreiber
G. S. Young
Charles Burr
M. J. Kraus
Sixth Street Crossing Repairs Underway Again
The B and O railroad resumed repairs on the Sixth Street crossing in Ellwood early today after repeated complaints from the street committee. Workers were seen at the site and promised improvements over the coming week to restore a safe, presentable crossing that handles heavy traffic and had become dangerous after prior neglect.
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New Cantie
Bell
Ellwood City
B and O
Sixth Street
Ellwood
Church Services Are Announced in Ellwood City
In Ellwood City Pennsylvania on June 26 worship schedules for all churches are listed with times and sermon topics. Christian church led by Rev Arnold holds 11 am service with ordination of deacons and 7:45 pm message One is Your Master. Immanuel Reform Church led by Rev Musser offers 10 am Bible school and 11 am and 7:45 pm sermons on Bible study. Church of God under J F Byers has 9:45 am Sunday school and 10:45 am sermon The Blessedness of Being in Christ with Wednesday prayer. Christian Science readings in Dambach's hall at 11 am and first and third Wednesdays for reading rooms and testimonial meetings conducted by Mrs G W Ketterer. Trinity Lutheran led by Rev Biesecker features 10:30 am Children's Day and 7:45 pm Luther league service recounting church history. Baptist church under Rev G Morgan Davis has 10:45 am service The Finished Work and 7:30 pm Lot's Wife with music at both.
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Ellwood City
Christian Church
W. N. Arnold
Immanuel Reform Church
James B. Musser
Bible School
Church of God
J. F. Byers
Dambach’s
Christian Science
G. W. Ketterer
Trinity Lutheran
L. Biesecker
Luther League
Trinity Lutheran Church
League
Baptist Church
G. Morgan Davis
Lot
Auto Laws Sent to Chief Harrison
Chief Harrison has received copies of the state automobile books published by state authorities and sent to city police chiefs. The volumes list all driving rules, regulations, and licenses, with the names of licensees and plate numbers, aiding his enforcement work.
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Ellwood City
Harrison
Civil Service Exam Held for Rural Carrier Posts
At the Central School building a civil service examination is conducted today to qualify candidates for rural carrier routes. Several applicants participate. About two weeks ago five applicants took exams at this site for Fourth Ward postmaster, appointment pending.
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Ellwood City
Fourth Ward
Attempted Assault Charge Dismissed After Alibi
Mike Paul was cleared of an attempted assault charge by Florence Clark after alibis showed he was at the tube mill at the time of the alleged incident near the old dancing pavilion. Clark claimed a man grabbed her throat around 5 p.m. but police found her story lacking marks and unsatisfactory.
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Ellwood City
Mike Paul
Florence Clark
Paul
Miss Clark
Girls to Attend Grove City Summer School
Ellwood City report states Miss Myrna Chambers Miss Margaret Pringle and Mrs Nellie Hazen left Thursday for Grove City to take a summer course at the college They expect to be away about three months before returning home
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Ellwood City
Myrna Chambers
Margaret Pringle
Nellie Hazen
Grove City
Social event at Hickorywell Church a success
A large gathering at Hickorywell Church last night featured a lively social with harmless refreshments. The event was described as one of the most successful of its kind.
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Ellwood City
Hickorywell Church
Telephone Company Disputes Pole Assessments
Central District and Printing Co informs city officials that the number of poles taxed by the borough is incorrect. The telephone company asserts 297 poles including 13 guy poles and offers to pay assessments based on that count.
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Ellwood City
Central District and Printing Company
B'nai B'rith to Hold Meeting Tomorrow
B'nai B'rith schedules an officer election as the main item at their meeting tomorrow at the church. Officials expect a full attendance as important business of the order will be discussed.
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B’nai B’rith
Ellwood City
B’nai Brith
Ath Street Paving May Be Appealed
Ellwood City street committee foresees steps in the Fourth street paving dispute. They will report to council with policy options including appealing court decisions, filing a new lien, or negotiating with property owners. Repairs and a new drag for Fourth ward paving are proposed as essential upgrades.
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Ellwood City News Co
Ellwood City
J. W. Humphrey
Government Does Not Pay Heroes
Charles Crowder of Easton Pennsylvania saved a man from a burning awning at the Easton post office and damaged his clothes valued at $7.50. He sought reimbursement from the government, but Assistant Secretary Newton says the government cannot repay the loss. Congress alone can grant such compensation.
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Charles Crowder
Easton
Charles
Treasury Department
Newton
Crowder
Congress
Gardner Bros Open Branch Plumbing Shop in Zelienople
Gardner Bros of this city are opening a branch plumbing shop in the basement of F. A. Frishkorn's hardware store at Zelienople. The new shop will begin business about July 1. G. A. Kloppenburg will oversee the new operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Gardner, Bros
F. A. Frishkorn
Zelienople
G. A. Kloppenburg
Better Than Ten Letters From Home
When away from the city for a week or more consider receiving The News daily. Subscriptions by mail cost 25 cents a month to any U S or Canada. Shorter periods are 10 cents per week postpaid. Arrange with The News office. no carrier or agent is authorized to take orders.
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United States
Canada
Flag Pole Painted in National Colors at Central School
Central public school yesterday showcased a painted flag pole in red white and blue marking an improvement. Several local residents reported returns from trips including Arthur Cohen from Detroit and A D Norton from Pittsburg while others visited New Castle Zelienople and Celia for brief engagements.
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Ellwood City
Central School
Central Public School
Arthur Cohen
Detroit
A. D. Norton
Pittsburg
Brand Henderson
Zelienople
A. H. Gardner
Ed. Wright
Greenville
M. Wehr
Lawrence Avenue
Chemist Endures Seven Hours in Airtight Submarine Box
William Bond of Wilmington Delaware survived seven hours inside a sealed airtight pine cube submerged in water in Philadelphia. Navy officers witnessed the test designed to prove his air purification formula for submarines. Bond carried his chemical in a handbag and predicted he could remain inside indefinitely.
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William Bond
Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia
Bond
United States Navy
Engineer Alfred A. Pancake's milestone railroad run
Alfred A. Pancake of Harrisburg, aged 86, guided the first Harrisburg to Pittsburgh locomotive, crossing mountains by ten inclined planes and continuing from Johnstown to Pittsburgh by canal boat. He also became the first engineer to operate the Pittsburg to Altoona train through the Gallitzin tunnel.
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Alfred A. Pancake
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Altoona
Gallitzin Tunnel
Rags Wanted at The News Office
Help needed for clean cotton rags. The News office requests donations of good clean rags.
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