Bridge Plans Discussed For West Ashington Bridge
Engineers from the commission and the Pennsylvania Ohio Electric company surveyed the West Washington Street bridge in New Castle to decide girders versus grade changes. The hearing, attended by city officials and railroad representatives, examined responsibility for upkeep and plans showing a center girderless bridge contingent on raising street grade.
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Enginenta
I. R. RB
West Ashington Street
Public Service Commission
Yestery
Attery J
Electric Company
City of
New Castle
Bis Lines
West Washington Street
Cross-L
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric Company
Reed
Pittsburgh
P.O. Company
Robert McK. White
Charles Matthews
Bridge upkeep dispute between private lines and railroad
Attorneys for the Pennsylvania railroad and thePennsylvaniaOhio Electric company clash over who bears the upkeep costs of the bridge. If private bus lines win, operators to Korpel and Descemer may owe pro rata shares. A decision is pending on the new bridge’s erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O. Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric Company
Ioreas
Wridge
Korpel
Descemer
Emergency Phones Placed on County Highways
County progress on installing Highway Emergency Telephones nears completion as company representatives tour Lawrence county explaining operation. Telephones are kept in four states now and will expand. keys to boxes are leased locally with a directory, lighting, and additional information inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Vantal
Light In Cellar Sparks Police Probe At Butz Residence
A light was seen in the cellar of the Butz residence on Commerce Grant and Beaver streets from 12:40 a.m. until morning. With the house unoccupied, police Lynch Nelson and Kennedy searched the premises but found no one present. They learned a family member had visited the house that evening and likely forgot to turn off the light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butz
Commer Grant
Beaver Streets
Omcerys Lynch
Nelson
Kennedy
Honda
Umbrella Salesman License Refused in City
A peddler sought a license to sell umbrellas house to house. The mayor announced no more licenses will be issued for door to door selling of goods in the city. He stated businessmen fund city services and pledged to protect their interests as long as he remains mayor.
Steeple Jack Climbs in High Winds at First Christian Church
Texas steeple jack Carl Beck continued repairs on the First Christian church steeple despite high winds and danger. Hundreds watched as he worked suspended by rope, seemingly on solid ground, undeterred by the weather.
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Carl Beck
Texas
Second Offense Leads to Higher Fine in Court
Joe Burns faced a second court appearance for speeding on Wilmington Avenue. Officer H. M. Reynolds cited him, and he was assessed a $10 fee plus costs.
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Joe Burns
Yeshlor
H. M. Reynolds
Wilmington Avenue
Tools Stolen From Automobile In Yard
Albert Madden of 4144 Hel avenue reported to police last night that a thief stole four cells and a set of tools from his car parked by the yard, value about $20.
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Albert Madden
Hel Avenue
Social club meetings and friendly gatherings report
Fifteen members of the R T D club met Thursday evening with Mrs Charles Book as hostess for music and social activities. Next Tuesday morning breakfast will be at Cascade Park. two weeks hence Mrs Geo Harkless of Sycamore Street will host. North Kensington and West Side clubs held meetings with officers elected, including President Mrs Clarence Fischer and Treasurer Mrs Cam Liebenberger. An elaborate picnic dinner was held for Emenon Club at Mrs Harald Hogue’s home on Croton Avenue. Euchre was played at West Side Club with six tables. prizes went to Mrs James O Laughlin and Mrs Jack Hannon. Mrs Richard Hannan will hostess in five weeks for Class Meetings of the Third United Presbyterian church at Mrs Thomas Hamilton’s home on Adams Street.
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RT. D. Club
R. T. D. Club
Charles Book
South Mill Street
al Johnston
Lab
Cascade Park
Geo, Harkless
Sycamore Street
North Wikkiensington
North Hill Kensington
George A. Rigby
Wallace Avenue
Clarence Fischer
J. M. Wallace
Cam Liebenberger
Emenon
Chile
Emenon Club
Harald Hogue
Croton Avenue
West Side Club
Euchre
J. A. Malloy
Crawford Avenue
James O'Laughlin
Jack Hannon
Richard Hannan
West Washington Street
Third United Presbyterian Church
Thomas Hamilton
Adams Street
Kensington
Local Births and Visits Highlight Pittsburgh Region
Personal mentions note Ralph Friedman visiting Pittsburgh. Several births are announced, including a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson and a son Joseph Hartland to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Green. Numerous residents travel, visit relatives, or recover from illness, with trips to Hast Brady and Cambridge Springs and weekend plans in McDonald and Conneaut Lake.
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Ralph Friedman
Leasure Avenue
Pittsburgh
Paul Wilson
Superior Street
Charles Long
Butler Avenue
Ralph Green
Wilmington Road
Joseph Hartland
Boyles Avenue
Hast Brady
Samuel Davis
Jutton Street
Katherine Kennedy
East Street
McDonald
Ruth Thomas
Cambridge Springs
R. H. Walker
Virginia
East Long Avenue
Gertrude Friedlanter
Homestead
Lillian Friedman
George Gordon
Erie
Rachel Bruner
Milton Street
Ed Duff
Johnnay Preston
Leslie Semple
Chautauqua
N. Y
G. A. Cox
William Leyshon
Edward. Huffman
Niles
Edna Smith
Philadelphia
Julian Gordon
Masallom
Afiss
East
Strast
Fred Emery
Haulston
Elsie Miller
New York
R. Dale Clark
West Penn Hospital
Highland Avenue
Harold Herrington
Winifred
Pennnsylvania Avenue
Wre
William Bleakney
Ellwood City
Hattie Nowling
West Washington Street
Sharon
Lauren Manon
Sara Reed
Vincent
McClymonds
Sappery Rock
Haya
Mahoningtown
Girls Leave For Conference Camp
Misa Ruth Worrall departed this morning for Camp Nepahwin Y M C A girls conference camp where she is appointed registrar and will lead at the opening Tuesday Miss Elizabeth Mekles and Miss Dorothy Winter depart Tuesday as delegates from this city Miss Jean Waterhouse girls secretary of the Y W C A Boas leaves Monday and will stay the ten day conference period Fireworks at Sporting Croods Store com
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Misa Ruth Worrall
Camp Nepahwin
Elizabeth Mekles
Dorothy Winter
Jean Waterhouse
W. c. A. Boas
Christian Endeavor Meeting and Sunday Services Announced
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church schedules an evening meeting at 7:30 to organize officers. Regular meeting is Sunday at 6:90. Kirwan Hil bert leads. Greenwood M E holds Sunday school at 10 and sermon at 11. Coaltown M I has Sunday school at 1:80 and worship at 2:30. Euclid M I Sunday school at 2:30 and sermon at 7:45. Rev. Sam Maitland is the pastor.
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Christian Endeavor Meeting
Christian Endeavor Society of the
First’ Christian Church
Kirwan Hilbert
Greenwood M. E
Coaltown M. i
Euclid M. i
Radhool
Sam Maitland
Stolen clothing recovered after roomer fled with items
Mrs. Taylor of 110 South Jefferson complained to police that a woman who had been rooming at her home took clothing and left, with the thief reportedly about 20. The report notes the suspect fled with items as officers investigated.
Woman Requests Officer to Help Move Property
At 227 Grant Street Mrs. Taylor asked for an officer to accompany her as she moved items. Officer Wysner was detailed to assist. the clothing was recovered and no further action was desired by Mrs. Taylor.
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Grant
Omesr Wysner
Taylor
Has More Soldiers Than Before War Europe’s armed men rise
Europe now lists 607,786 more fighting men under arms than in 1913 despite a 690,135 drop in Germany Hungary and Bulgaria. Total standing forces of the three great powers Britain France Italy reach 1,029,047, with other states at 2,285,418. The growth is driven by small states maintaining large conscripted armies, increasing tax burdens on newly freed nations compared with imperial rule.
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Europe
Germany
Hungary
Hulgaria
Great Britain
France
Italy
Eént
Kealser
William Dear and the Heaven Question in Legion Week
A fragmented OCR passage shows a man addressing a girl named William and speculating on heaven. The dialogue hints at daily duties with a United States machine corps reference and notes American Legion Week, showing historical wartime civic context amid unclear lines.
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State Commission
Davis Shoe CO
Nettleton
Netleton
Herb YD. M'Goun
Cantilever Shoe Shop
Washington St
Castle, Penna
Sporting Croods Store
Rigauds
Cotys
Carona
Luxtone
Trish
Pereslain
Slashion
Sweet Lin
Colo Reds
Greans
Auindity Kic
Acme
Brown & Hamilton Co
Ed. L. Smith
Clare P
Wiliam
William Dear
Heaven
Pover
Stes Machine Corps
American Legion Weekly
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