Fithian Named President Of Bessemer Gas Engine Co
Grove City, May 12 At a stockholders meeting Dr E J Fithian longtime treasurer was chosen as new president succeeding the late John Carruthers. The board elected includes J A Hull Tulsa and I S Glenn Oakmont with Hull named vice president and Carruthers chief of production. New officers include H Carruthers treasurer and J McCune Jr re-elected secretary. Several senior managers and staff were named or reappointed across purchasing sales engineering and production roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Bessemer Gas Engine Co
E. J. Fithian
Dr. Fithian
John McCune, Jr
H. C. Pollock
OR. E. English
C. F. Fithian
H. D. Murray
Herman Barber
S. BR. Cleeland
TP. Henry
J. B. Olson
AH. O. Post
D. Trieber
Fire damages shed and garages on Carson property
A Tuesday blaze caused $300 in losses at 1201 Butler Avenue when children playing with matches ignited a shed near Carson’s frame garages. Firemen responded to box 47 at 4 10 pm, with flames spreading to nearby structures and destroying the shed and its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Carson
Butler Avenue
Carson
Aes
Strand and Capitol Offer Variety of Silent Films Tonight
New Castle’s promotion outlines a big show day for corner stone laying with entertainment on stage and screen. Vincent Lopez conducts the Cadet Orchestra. stars include Antonia Moreno and Ruth Gilbert in The Sea Hawk program. Union plans meet Tuesday at the High Twelve Club to finalize committee duties and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TENN
Vincent Lopez
Jack Linton
Cadet
Frank Loyd
Sea Hawk
Antonia Moreno
Patsy Ruth Miller
Ruth Qiiferd
David Torrence
Mack Sennet
Bashful Jim
Ralph Graves
New Castle
Rentz
High Twelve
Fred J. Rentz
Richards
Ben G. Graham
John 8. Wallace
Blue Lodge
Cope
Shas
W. Phillips
George A. Rigby
Mias
Rebeeta Bowden
Masonie Plonie
Don McKibben
D. J. Cole
George Bechtel
Red Cross
Harry Alexander
George W. Conway J
Bart Richards
James P. Cope
Fred
Masonic Temple
Morale effect of rum row blockade noted
Norfolk officials report no material change on the eastern front and do not expect new liquor ships to reinforce the rum row. A heavy fog warning and 18 inch howitzers at Cape Henry are set to fire, with proof firing to run from today through Thursday. Six rum ships drifted toward the capes yesterday then withdrew farther out to sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Coast Guards
Europe
Norfolk
Virginia Capes
Cape Henry
James Prentis
Art Story
Elaborate Cathedral Ceremony Plans Unfold in New Castle Area
Plans for a grand cathedral ceremony unfold in New Castle with city showplaces and local industries offering conduct parties through their plants. Cascade Park to host entertainment and visitors to view Lawrence County scenery, with a fleet of automobiles arranged. Ladies of the Wima dau six plan entertainment for women visitors.
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New Castle
Cascade Park
Lawrence County
New Castle Republican Ticket for President Judge Race
The News announces primaries on September 16 with President Judge candidate BOUSutl WALLACE for Second Ward. The announcement outlines the New Castle Republican ticket and key electoral alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bousut Ll. Wallace
New Castle
Cmx
P. Ckmaert
Republican
Vuage. A. Lube Mae
Coeura
Familiar City Teachers and Local Officials in 19th Century Lists
Readable fragments list teachers at Thaddeus Stevens school Mary Moorehead Ella Wolford Lucille Courtney and others. Includes names of county officials sheriffs and residents Ida Alexander Harrison Street and 825 Harrison Street. Also notes Civil War era population of New Castle about 4100 and county population 22909 in 1882.
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Thaddeus Stevens School
Mary Moorehead
Ella Wolford
Lucille Courtney
Gusie Robb
Bertha Lenhart
Nancy Hilliard
Grace Hockenberry
Martha McClure
Grace Schollard
Florence Huber
Mary Elizabeth Norris
Grads
Misses Hilliard
Hockenberry
McClure
Misses Scollard
Leonhart
New Castle
W.dy Wilcox
Nell
G. Andrews
J. H. Boyd
R. H. Whaley
Carl Johhnson
Edwin Ayers
Robert Alexander
David Emery
Andrew B. Allan
Robert Galley
Silas Stevenson
Andrew B. Allen
J. W. Waddington
J. Wilcox
A—Douthitt
Ayers, Whaley
New Castle Area Map in NYC Magazine Details Plans
A plane map in the current New York Central Lines Magazine shows the 62 acre belt line area between Lawrence Junction and New Cantra junction being filled with furnace plate. The issue also features a beginner's swim class at the Y, highlighting local activity in New Castle Junction area in New York City.
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Y” Poli
New Castle Junction
New York Central Lines Magazine
Lawrence Junction
New Cantra Junction
Belt Line
Beginner swimmers at Y M C A class for seniors begins
The senior members of the Y M C A started an evening beginner swimming class at the association pool with eleven attendees. Physical Director Harry Day, assisted by Charles G Mbum and Johnny Kraft, taught the basics of natation. Class will resume Thursday at 7 40 p m with high enthusiasm and determination to master strokes.
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Association Pool
Harry
Charlea Gumum
Johnny Kraft
Banking Classes Begin Review On Thursday Night
Review of Standard Economics from the Educational Classes of the New Castle chapter, American Institute of Banking, will start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Senior High School. Those planning to take the exam at course end are urged to attend the review sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
American Institute of Banking
Seaplane P N-9 To Be Shipped To Hawaii Flight
The Navy seaplane P N 9 that recently set endurance records will be shipped from Philadelphia to San Diego on May 27 under Lisut Shildaner who commanded it during its continuous flight. A crew of eight will accompany the plane as it flies from San Diego to Hawaii this summer, according to navy yard officials.
School Dentist Report Shows 178 Molars Treated
April dental work by Dr. R. Lutz on 168 pupils found 30 needing care. He extracted 178 teeth, 165 deciduous and 18 permanent, and filled 122 teeth. Report presented to the School Board Tuesday night. Also a local ad notes a $250 payment for a painting and film development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. GC. Luts
Lutz
Parade Plans For Boys And Their Dogs In Town
A town parade invites boys to enter their dogs regardless of breed or pedigree. Ugly or mischievous dogs have the best chance, and prizes will be handsome. The committee urges every child to join with a dog to showcase in the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ineman
Jones
A. Cochin China
Police Beat Man Accused of Harassing Girls Corner Pollock Division
A report by G A Taylor of 810 Division Street describes a man attempting to entice and grab two girls ages about fifteen or sixteen near Pollock and Division. The incident occurred Monday evening around 30 o clock when two trucks blocked the area and the man leaped out, causing the girls to scream and escape. Earlier that morning he allegedly tried to coax two more girls to accompany him. Police are investigating.
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G. A. Taylor
Pollock
Tug
Taylor
Recalls Underground Railway Station near New Castle
A letter from Mrs. W. A. Offutt of Volant highlights an Underground Railroad station west of New Castle in early history. The Brad ford operated station near New Gabiles, with slaves moved at night to the Mahoning river crossing near Covern's Station, then to the Young farm and Joseph Wright’s home near Lowellville. David Young, a noted abolitionist, funded and aided escapes to the Canadian border despite risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawaus
Underground
New Castle
W. A. Offutt
Volant
Newsn Today
David Young
Clark R. McCombs
Arthur B. Bradford
New Gabiles
New Gabiles. the Slaves Were Brought By Mr. Bradford
Mahoning River
Covern
Young
Joseph Wright
Lowellville
What Did You See Parking Watchmen At Cascade Park
A fragmentary local item describes improvised traffic aids at Cascade Park with red lanterns and a display of trimmed cuspidory in a Washington Street window. It mentions a ten year old Indy boy repairing his bicycle spokes, a bald barber promising a hair treatment, and a grocer starting first strawberry shipment.
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Cascade Park
Indy
Washington Street
Aiken Boy Scouts Plan Parents Night May 20
Plans for parents night were finalized at the weekly WN Aiken Boy Scouts Troop 10 meeting at the Aiken School headquarters. Scout Executive J. Lee Calaban and Civil Service Committee Chairman P. K. Stevenson will speak, with fifteen scouts present along with troop leaders and visitors.
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Aiken
Aiken School
J. Lee Calaban
P. K. Stevenson
Civil Service Committee
T Heavening
Daniel Boona
Wayne Seitzinger
Arthur McCombs
Rotary Troop
Ed Raney
Graduation at Volant High School May 12
Graduation exercises at Volant High School were held Tuesday evening May 12 in Volant Methodist church. Rev. P N Taylor gave the invocation. music followed. Graduating seniors spoke on topics including American contributions to the world, Home, Today Decides Tomorrow, Movies bane or blessing, and World Peace. Gordon Potter delivered the class prophecy. Miss Erhal Cooper drew the class art. County Superintendent Charles F Ballapolke praised the students. Prof. BL Cousine awarded the diplomas.
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Volant High School
Volant Methodist Church
P_N. Taylor
Atudente
Glenn McCracken
Katherine Daniels
Bessie Gilson
William Robinson
BL ¥. Cousine
Colorado Veterans Share War Reminiscence Visit
Ray L. Griffith of Denver and comrade Mr. Hagerty of Neshannock township recall World War I service in France. Both were wounded the same day and treated at the same hospital. Griffith plans to visit Detroit briefly with fellow veterans before returning home.
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Ray L. Griffith
Denver
Colo
Joseph A. Hagerty
Neshannock Township
Moserg
Griffth
Hagerty
Stars and Stripes
Sant
Hame
Detrote
Sone
Denvar
Deaths Of The Day In Memory Of Mrs Nessle And Others
Notices cover Mrs Caroline Genkinger Nessle wife of Lawrense county treasurer who died May 13 after long illness. Also brief funeral notices for Charles C Walton and Mrs Anna Laughlin, with interment at Oak Park Greenwood cemeteries and Valley View cemetery. Includes details on survivors and service times.
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David E. Nessie
Caroline F. Genkinger Nessle
David E. Nessle
Lawrense County
Wick Ave
Wick Avenue
Greenwood Cemetery
Caroline Breno
Raaidence
Richelieu Avenue
H. A. Ellis
First Methodist Church
J. L. Stratton
Thir City
Howard Gard‘ner
John Plell
Jesse Keller
Jacob Kaher
Joseph’ Harris
J. F., Connelly
Oak Park Cemetery
Anna H. Laughlin
Anna Hager Laughlin
James H. Laughlin
North Beaver Township
Laughlin
Germany
United Presbyterian Church of
John Mager
Robert Hammil
Mt. Jackson
Eight Injured In Toledo Explosion At Alloy Plant
Toledo May 13 Eight persons were injured when gas from melting pots exploded at the Toledo Alloy Casting Company plant wrecking the facility. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars.
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Toledo
Quileton eIntarnegroint
Toledo Alloy Casting Company
First Aid Demonstration At Troop 16 Meeting
John P. Biachoff of Shenan Go Tin Mill Hospital gave two first aid demonstrations to American Legion Boy Scout Troop 16 at Lincoln Garfield School last evening. Thirty scouts attended and showed interest in the lessons. Sargeant Mensing, scout master, led the program and organized the Good turns for Mother's Day.
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John P. Biachoff
Shenango Tin Mill Hospital
Ata
American Legion Boy Scout
Lincoln Garfield School
Sargeant Mensing
Banquet Echoes Race Pride at Elm Street YWCA
Miss Jean Hamilton, secretary of Center Ave YWCA Pittsburgh, urged race pride at the Mother's and Daughter's banquet held at Elm Street YWCA Center. Mothers and daughters from the community attended as Katherine Carson, president of the Junior High Group, hosted the program and Ruby Pree presented the Girls Reserve Coda.
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Jean Hamilton
Center Ave. Y. W
C.A
Pittsburgh
Elm Street Y. W. C. A. Center
Katherine Carson
Junior High Club Banquet Led by Girl Reserves
Jean of Junior High and Ancabelle Prrn of the Re Square Club at Mahoning Avenue attended a banquet. Hichel Cemmins presented Junior High Club history. Songs were led by Lillian Jobes. Miss Heneritta Davis of Johnstown introduced and welcomed from the Johnstown Girl Reserves. The banquet, organized by the Girl Reserves committee chaired by Bre. Carolyn Willams, was described as very successful.
Three Cases Of Contagion Reported In City Bureau
Three persons suffer contagious disease per city health bureau reports. Olive Brown age 12 at Moody Avenue has scarlet fever. Robert McClurg age 6 at Harcroft Avenue has diphtheria. Anson Anderson age 23 North Jefferson Street has scarlet fever.
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City Health Bureau
Olive Brown
Moody Avenue
Robertt McClurg
Harcroft Avenue
Anson d@erson
North
Jefferson Strees
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Ani
Olivers
London
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Metzler
East
Washington
S&t
Euwer’s
Strand
Comedy
Capitol
Gloria Swanson
Madame Sans Gene
Pathe News
Linyd Hamilton
Regent
Rin-Tin-Tin the Wonder Dog
Louise Fazenda
Buster Collier
Felix the Cat
Jimmy Aubrey
Late
Star
Warner
Edmund ‘Cobb
Billy West
the Bandmaster
RTATE
Mamied
Gamedy
Gondlaaed
Tames 8
Moolwleard North
Beaver Township
Fourth Ward
Edw. O'Brien
Union Township
William M. Noue
Wayne Township
J. “Comntr
WaBuMaw Ellwood City, Pa
Frank J. Waddington
Egatbrosk
W. B. McEse
Enetoroon
Sherif
H. M. “Suck
Rbykolds
New Cantls
Prame
Jornseton
Jack M. Dunlaf
New Castles
Ditemordt
Frimarles
Hawaiian
Lincoln Avenue
State Highway Department
Talian Boy
Reve
Citixens
Aiken Boy Scouts
J. Leo Calahan
Igh School
Methodist Church
Colorado
Indigestion Ag
Sore Scrors Pafet
Mrs. Myahg Bured
Charley Walton
Charles C. “Walton
Marlansburg Road
L. Howarth
Vermon Presbyterian Church
E. C. Shumaker
Harlansburg Bapist Church
Marlin
Baebrook Methodist Church
Palthenrera
Milton McCracken
Charles Dmary
Oreville Macomn
Eltewart Hunt
William Weigle
Carl Boyd
Willam McCracken
Roy Alexander
Paul Aiken
Herman Cemetery
Mer
Rita Ann Miller
Eliza Ann Miller
Joseph Miller
William EH. McLaughlin
Falls Street
Miller
England
George I
Mary Miller Burns
Margaret Pitzer
Chicago
Ill
McLaughlin
Thea City
Greenwood Cemete
Virginia
Alt
Baila Biiver
Sterling
Mather Bros, Co. Jewelers
New Castle, Pa
Waacern Tima
Tia
Pittsburgh & Lake Brie
Knox Agents
Troop 16
Elm Street
Y. W
Beecham
Bron
Albert Ormerod
Fall River
Alles Co
Pitts
Foss
THE
Stevenson CO
Sierra Beaver Street
Bell
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