Remarkable Bible School Exercises Impress City Wide Audience
Four hundred children from thirty-one churches participated in the annual Vacation Bible School demonstration at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School closing the term. Rev. W. F. Rotzier spoke on religious education in public schools as programs showcased early Bible knowledge and study in line with New Brighton’s district efforts. An offering of 116.45 was collected to help defray vocational Bible school expenses.
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Benjamin Franklin Junior High
W. F. Rotzier
New Brightton
New Brighton
New Castle
Traffic Delays From Storm Hit City Roads and Rails
Co. C. Coulthard of P O Electric reports Saturday night traffic tie ups due to a storm. Water washed out tracks at Edenburg and Kennedys on the New Castle Youngstown route. Falling trees blocked power lines on West Grant Street and Croton Avenue, stopping streetcar service.
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Co. C. Coulthard
P O Electric Company
Edenburg
Kennedys
New Castle
Youngstown
Grant Street
Croton Avenue
Auto and Bus Collision Near New Castle
Mrs John A Vetta was slightly injured when her car struck a Pittsburgh and Ocean bus carrying several riders. The crash occurred Saturday night on Atlantic avenue as Vetta followed circus horses toward New Castle. Vetta exonerated bus driver Schuler.
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John A. Vetta
Vetta
Driver Schuler
New Castle
Atlantic Avenue
Crawford Property
Man Regains vigor at 84 with new Korex supplement
J L Rowell 84 of Kaw City Oklahoma reports renewed vigor after ten days using Korex tablets. He says eyesight improves muscles feel firm and he feels as young as 30. Korex Co offers $2 trial with money back guarantee and refunds if not satisfied within ten days.
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J. L. Rowell
Kaw City
Oklo
Mr. Rowell
Rowell
Korex Company
Melton Bldg
Kansas City
Korex
Korex Co
Kansas City, Mo
Jim Democrat Attends Convention Guest of Georgia Delegation
Jim Democrat, 80, of Atlanta, Georgia, ran for doctor on the night William Gibbs McAdoo was born in Marietta. He attended the Democratic National Convention as a guest of the Georgia delegation, staying in a luxurious hotel suite. Jim never attended school but reads and writes fluently and has educated his children highly.
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Jim Democrat
Atlanta
William Gibbs McAdoo
Marietta
Georgia
Jim
Schefenocker Sets 30 Year Perfect Postal Record
L. L. Schefenocker of 109 Milton Street, a New Castle mail carrier, served 30 years with the United States Postal Service without a single demerit. Since 1894 he has worked across New Castle, currently in the North Hill district, averaging 13 miles daily for about 117000 miles. Postmaster Harry M. Good commends his efficiency, punctuality, and courtesy.
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United States Postal Service
L. L. Schefenocker
Milton Street
New Castle
Postal Department
Schefenecker
North Hill
Harry M. Good
Request to Lower Building Line on Sutton Street
Attorneys Charles Young and J A Chambers urged City Council to reconsider Sutton street building lines. They argued three properties on Almira avenue sit opposite a 25 foot line that would block Sutton street improvements. Council will study the proposal as the ordinance awaits final passage.
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Charles Young
J. A. Chambers
Sutton Street
Young
Almira Avenue
Far rel Reds leader Farrell Red convicted on sedition charges
Mercer Pennsylvania June 380 Andy Kovacovich one of the alleged Reds under sedition charges was convicted of seven of eight sedition counts under a sealed verdict by the county grand jury. Defense seeks a new trial as Tony Kovacevich was convicted on the same charges earlier.
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International News Service
Mercer
Andy Kovacovich
Farrel
Tony Kovacevich
Trains Run Despite Storm on Erie and Ashtabula Lines
Despite washouts fallen trees broken wires and high water no serious delays were reported on the Erie and Ashtabula division of the Pennsylvania lines Chief Clerk L C Gleason said this morning No great damage occurred to railroad property in New Castle with high water the main local difficulty
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Erie and Ashtabula
Pennsylvania Lines
L. C. Gleason
City of
New Castle
City Engineer Recommends Paving Payment to Thorson
City Engineer Frank Miller recommends paying $6,209.20 to John B. Thor son for half of the city’s share of North Mill Street resurfacing. City Council concurs with the recommendation.
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Frank Miller
John B. Thorson
North Mill Street
One Room Schools Being Abandoned in Lawrence County
John C. Syling, assistant county superintendent, notes 19 one room schools have closed since 1911 as centralization and declining attendance reduce facilities. Townships consolidate, with Neshannock Township near elimination of nine schools if not for high building costs. Lawrence County still counts 96 one room schools, 246 teachers, and ten senior high plus two junior high schools.
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Lawrence County
John C. Syling
Neshannock
Lawrence
Ellwood City
Residents Ponder Formal Complaint Over Boulevard
Neshannock Township residents protest the condition of Clenmoore Boulevard and plan to present a formal petition to the county commissioners in the coming days. A morning discussion indicated additional petition details would be filed.
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Neshannock Township
Clenmoore Boulevard
Voters Seek Relocation of Polling Booth
Residents request moving the polling booth to a more accessible site due to difficulty reaching the current location, aiming to improve voter turnout and ease of access.
Jersey Cattle Breeders Gather in Westfield for Meeting
Jersey cattle breeders led by W. E. Krouse convene at 8 p m Wednesday at Westfield Grange hall in Mahoning County Ohio. The meeting aims to boost Jersey cattle interest in Lawrence County and recruit more members to the Boys and Girls Jersey Calf club.
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Jersey
W. E. Krouse
Mahoning County
Westfield Grange Hall
Lawrence County
Jersey Calf Club
Mt Etna Erupts With Large Lava Flow
Mt Etna erupts violently as a huge lava stream bursts from the crater amid steam and smoke. The eruption reported from Naples marks a dramatic volcanic event with ongoing activity.
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Mt. Etna Crater
Special Cars To Bring Picnickers From Masonic Lodges
Seven special interurban cars will bring members of the Youngstown Masonic lodges to town on Tuesday. The group will picnic at Cascade Park after arrival.
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Youngstown
Masonic Lodges
Cascade Park
Constable Appointed in Ellwood City Second Ward
Co. J. Kirk of Ellwood City was appointed constable of the Second ward by Judge S. Plummer Emery.
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Co. J. Kirk
Ellwood City
S. Plummer Emery
East Side Civic Association to Meet Tonight
This evening at Thaddeus Stevens school the East Side Civic Association will ratify by laws and elect new officers. Other business will be taken up and all members are urged to attend. Asks for street lines. E S Stevenson today asked coun-
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East Side Civic Association
Thaddeus Stevens
City investigates fence dispute over Mills Way property
The city engineer will determine accurate property lines after a recent sale on Mills Way. A fence was reportedly removed or ordered removed amid contention it sits on city property. Stevenson says the fence was built within the documented lines. An investigation is planned.
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Cil
Mills Way
Stevenson
Leathers Granted Permit to Lay Water and Gas Pipes
Charles Leathers of New Castle Plumbing Company won council approval today to install water and gas service pipes on South Cascade Street.
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Charles Leathers
New Castle Plumbing Company
Councilmank
South Cascade Street
Huey Street Sanitary Sewer Ordinance Approved
The council today passed an ordinance authorizing the construction of a sanitary sewer on Huey Street, detailing the project scope and funding.
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Council
Huey Street
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