War Era Civic Rally and New Castle Americanization Drive
War times spur local unity as New Castle readers are urged to support war goals. A community planning meeting at city hall sets up a war industries board and regional integration with Region No 5. A broad civic program at Cascade Park features singing, speeches on Americanization, folk dancing, and a Liberty pageant to honor soldiers and immigrant neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
Lawrence
Beaver Counties
Pittsburg
Washington
William J. Moffatt
Lawrence Savings & Trust Building
Red Cross
New Castle
Diamond
Cascade Park
John W. Owens
Crawford
Allegheny College
Emery
J. H. Garrity
Borden and Spahr
P. P. Capitolo
Board of Trade
Lawrence Club
Martin
David Jameson
Rotary Club
J. J. Burns
Clyde V. Riley
South New Castle Borough
John W. Knox
Atlantic Avenue
Knox
Jameson
Mr. Jameson
Public Service Commission
Sampleway
Messrs
G. C. Blackmore
George L. Patterson
Chamber of Commerce
Patterson
South New Castle
City of
Five Die In Train Crash Near Elmhurst
A fast outbound Aurora Elgin and Chicago interurban struck a stalled car at a street crossing near Elmhurst, killing five men including Major Robert E. Brooks and Captain Harold Jakeh of the U S Army and injuring others. The car, traveling about 60 miles per hour, failed to stop as the train did not halt at Elmhurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aurora
Ill
R. W. Dunlap
Motorman
Wheaton
Til
Harry G. Westphal
Elgin
W. F. Millar
Elmhurst
Dunlap
Lieut McCreary Dies In First Battle
Lieut Norman J. McCreary of Lawrence county was killed in action in France on June 15. He married Miss Marguerite Steel near New Alexandria one year ago today. A Geneva College graduate and former teacher, he trained at Fort Oglethorpe before overseas service April 5 and was ordered to the front June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Marguerite Steel McCreary
New Alexandria
Norman J. McCreary
France
Lawrence County
Fort Oglethorpe
Lieut. McCreary
A. E. McCreary
Geneva College
Realty Transfers Include Several Ward Purchases
Realty transfers list multiple Auckland residents purchasing properties in the Fourth Ward and other areas. Notable transfers include E. Jane McCurdy to James G. Barney for 776 dollars and E. Jane Kifer to R. L. Hilliard for 2200 dollars along with several other minor deeds in Little Beaver and First Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Jane McCurdy
James G. Barney
Fourth Ward
E. Jane Kifer
R. L. Hilliard
James Marshall
Wm. Marshall
Little Beaver
Bessie Marshall
Percy 8. Blackford
James R. A. Pattison
Smith
First Ward
Tribute to Fighting America Express Editorial Quote
London lines report another tribute to Fighting America with an Express editorial praising Allied resolve. The piece quotes the call We are coming, O, our brothers, many millions strong, echoing from U S cities and troop ships as troops prepare for the next German assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London
The
Express Today
United States
Atlantic
France
England
School Children Meeting About July 4 Pageant Dances
Lincoln and Garfield children who joined the Russian English and Japanese dances in the Liberty pageant are asked to meet at the school building Tuesday July 2 at 2 o clock to plan a repeat performance at the park on July 4. The Japanese costumes will be distributed at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Owens
Cascade Park
Board of Trade
Greer Music Room
Greer
Lincoln
Garfield
Remarkable cures tout San Cura Ointment in testimonials
Thankful people describe relief from eczema salt rheum itching and other skin ailments after using San Cura Ointment sold by New Castle druggists. Readers heard claims of sleep restoration and cure for long-standing piles plus a companion San Cura Soap promising clearer skin for 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Chas
Pay
Townville
Eugene McKenzie
Plum
James Lynch
Enterprise
Thompson Medical Co
Titusville
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the Arrow Clothes Shop
Washington St
Uaney’s
BEST
China
E. Washington
Bonta
L. L. Swan
North Mill St
Lawrence Auto CO
South Mercer St
Qalen
Z. Bell
People’s Store
W. Washington &T
DR. A. Shun
East Washington St. St. Cloud
Neiman's
Yaa
Sieg
Frew Furniture CO
St. Cloud Bld
East Washington St
Leavy’s
Galilee
S. L. McCracken
Uncle Sam
Haig
Congress
Norman McCreery
Country Club
Charlie Nolan
Chicago, Ill
Lieut McCreary
Fighting America
Business College
Wis
NEW Castle Dry Goods CO. Mercantile Building
Navy
Coats
Julius Rosenwald
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
Member
Federal Reserve System
U. S. Government Protection
Penn Coal & Supply Company
Bell Phone
Union
Union National Bank
East Long Avenue
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