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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

16

Crescent Co Builds Employee Homes at Crescentdale

WAMPUM Pa June 29 plans to build several cement houses for Crescent Portland Cement employees at Crescentdale are underway. Five additional homes are under construction near the plant and a portion of the W J Davidson farm may be used for lots. Each house will have its own water system for convenience and fire protection.

New Castle Bell J. Wampum Crescent Portland Cement Company Crescentdale W. J. Davidson

Ladies Social Club gathering at Mrs Kurtz residence

Mrs Frank Kurtz hosted a Ladies Social club gathering at her home with Kensington work music and social chat. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs Amanda Brown's home in two weeks with attendees including Mrs E D Dindinger Mrs John Fury Mrs Howard Douglas and Mrs John McConahy.

Frank Kurtz Ladies Kensington Amanda Brown E. D. Dindinger John Fury Howard Douglas John McConahy

Davis and family attend Slippery Rock normal school ceremony

Mr and Mrs Francis Davis and Mrs Chester McConahy and children attended the commencement exercises at Slippery Rock normal school on Tuesday. Miss AlIa Davis of this place was one of the graduates.

Francis Davis Chester McConahy Slippery Rock Normal School al 1A Davis

Beaver Falls social notes and regional visits

Calvin Davis returned to Beaver Falls after a few days with relatives. Miss Helen Galbreath visits her sister Mrs. Thomas Davis of Beaver Falls. Mrs. Sylvester Herkenrother and children visit relatives in New Kensington. Mrs. Ed Truby and Miss Bertha return from New Castle. Mrs. John Baer spent yesterday with friends in New Castle. Sylva and Melba Weckler of Pittsburgh visit Mr. and Mrs. Louis Harris. Miss Geraldine Harvey is ill. Russell Roche Fred Buquo and Raymond Mougenot of Ellwood City were guests here. Glen Major and Zelma Cook drive to New Castle. Miss Emma Ford returns from New Castle visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Williams of New Castle were guests here. Mrs. John Galbreath and daughter Marjory return from New Castle. John McConahy returns from Ellwood City trip.

Calvin Davis Beaver Falls Helen Galbreath Thomas Davis Sylvester Herkenrother New Kensington Ed. Truby Messrs Russell Roche Fred Buquo Raymond Mougenot Ellwood City Glen Major Zelma Cook New Castle Emma Ford J. T. Williams John Galbreath Marjory John McConahy

Vacation Granted to City Stenographer Kather ine Granfield

Miss Kather ine Granfield city stenographer was granted a two week vacation starting next Wednesday She will spend the time in Cleveland and Detroit. A new fire plug was ordered by council to be placed at Laurel Boulevard and Logan Street. J C Chestnut superintendent of New Castle Electric asked council about the tax assessment on the companys stables car barns power house and old gas plant.

R. M. Grinnen J. E. Ewings America Cleveland Electrical World Cedar Point Katherine Granfield Detroit The Water Company Council Laurel Boulevard Logan Street J. C. Chestnut New Castle Electric Company New York

Sore Heads and Swelled Heads Drama on Elder's Field

A mock battle unfolds as Captain Walter S. Reynolds leads the Sore Heads with recruits like C W Fenton and J A Chambers at the Lawrence Savings and Trust building. Captain R L Wallace of the Swelled Heads recruits in the morning, planning a combined sea and land attack with Corporal Edwin K. Logan and others. Commander Wi.ye Mc Elwee irons armor in a blacksmith shop.

Walter S. Reynolds R. L. Wallace Elder Reynolds C. W. Fenton Fenton Manuel Lawrence Savings and Trust Company Edwin K. Logan J. Elder Bryan Walace Wi.ye McElwee McClaren

Tax dispute and measles cases reported by city health department

Assessment totals 210.33 dollars in taxes with a claim of city non assessability due to state tax exemption. Three new measles cases reported including John Phillips at 408 East North Street Harold Livesay at 714 1-2 County Line and James Jaggers at 410 1-2 Whippo Streets.

City Health Department John Phillips East North Street Harold Livesay County Line James Jaggers Whippo

City council committees and personnel moves reported

Council formed a committee to appeal to Pennsylvania authorities over the McCleary avenue crossing bell. Dates for a Neshannock river view were moved to July 5 for state waterways engineer presence. Inspector Edmonds replacement reported on Euclid avenue improvement. A junket sent the city crew to Youngstown to view Hale fire apparatus. Officer Lynch recovers from blood poison in left hand and may be out several days. A large class appeared before Mayor Newell this morning.

Berger Mayne Hamilton Tyler Pennsylvania McCleary Avenue Crossing Neshannock Jefferson Street Bridge State Waterways Commission Edmunds Euclid Avenue Garvin Jeff Garvin Charles Colnut Youngstown Hale Hale Company Thomas Lynch

Twenty and two receive five days on the road

A fragment notes twenty two individuals were given five days to travel on a road journey. Details on who they are or the destination are not provided.

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Realty transfers show multiple small and midrange property trades

Real estate transfers list transactions in several towns led by Ellwood City and Big Beaver. Notable moves include J S McAnlis to Thomas Sterrit McAnlis for 3500 dollars, and Thomas Sterrit McAnlis to John McAnlis for 3500 dollars, with other transfers in Fifth Ward Union North Beaver and Ellwood areas ranging from 1 to 5694.20 dollars.

Edward F. Connelly Thomas E. Weide Fifth Ward Henry Hermann Oliver M. Stewart Union J. S. McAnlis Thomas Sterrit McAnlis Big Beaver John McAnlis Abigail Walters Leslie H. Mann Ellwood City George T. Nicklas Thomas O. Whitehead Joseph Lutz Sarah J. Caldwell John B. Laurenga Mary J. Bunyan John Desport Ellwood T. W. Davidson Edna M. Applegate Frank Z. Conner Wesley A. Spatig Ilsie Nelson Thomas M. Nelson Charles Lennig Jacob Serjak North Beaver George Lilly Antonia Pignata

Spanish American Veterans To Meet Friday Evening

A special meeting of the Spanish American War veterans is called for Friday evening. Commander J. W. Allen issued the order and all members are urged to attend. Plans will be made to raise funds to purchase needs for Troop F and the hospital corps from this city.

J. W. Allen Troop F Hospital Corp

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the Outlet Washington St Lawrence Auto Co Mercer St Trew Furniture Company G. B. Zahniser Clendenin Ineer Alderman Gross Court House Samuel Coperthwaite Evans Lewis Wampum Concern Terest Miniature America Chewton Agnes Solsberg Bertha Blanche Kurtz Hazel Myrtle Ritchie Thelma Allen Thelma Dindinger Nellie Fosner Dorothy Mary Higgins Rebecca Hennon Lucy Rhodes Oscar Smith Kenneth Ladies Social Club Wampum NEW Castle Dry Goods CO Mercantile Building Newell Num Pana Dan’s Nixon Theatre Helen Ware Triangle Pictures Willie Collier, JR the Bugle’s Call Thomas H. Ince Keystone Fred Mace Keystone Players
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