Missing Broker Linked to Sharon Funeral Hoax
Fred G. Beale, a former Sharon resident and insurance broker from Binghamton New York, is sought for a fake funeral aimed to collect insurance money. A charred car body identified as Beale’s triggered the hoax theory. the recovered body is actually James Davis. Police note possible motives include grave robbery or hidden affairs involving Beale and his stenographer Dorothy Bolger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Beale
Binghamton
N. Y
Sharon
Beale
Shenango Street
Sharon Motor Company
Davis
New York
Dorothy Bolger
Bolger
Zemo Promises Quick Relief For Itching Skin
An ad claims Zemo cures eczema itch pimples rashes and blackheads. It promises overnight relief for minor eruptions and instant stopping of itching with a safe antiseptic formula available for $1.00.
Tangled records hinder probe of brokerage firm
Authorities say the records of the Mabinco Brokerage Company and Beale's firm are badly tangled in a probe centered in South Carolina. No positive shortage has been announced yet. Sharon Herald.
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South Carolina
Mabinco
Beale
Sharon Herald
Pennsylvania Public School Enrollment Tops 1.8 Million
Pennsylvania public schools enrolled 1,803,163 pupils in 1924. Parochial and private enrollments reached 176 068 and 15 861 respectively. The state counted 51 703 public school teachers in 1924 and 53 072 in 1925 with an average salary of 1393. Transported pupils cost 76921937 with state aid 33328998. Approximately 250000 pupils remained in 848 one room elementary schools.
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Tnternational News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Educational Association
Westminster College elects freshman officers
The Westminster College freshman class election results list Samuel Colman of Philadelphia as President, Jack Offutt of New Castle as Vice President, Margaret McFate of New Castle as Secretary, and Lois Wagoner of Sharon as Treasurer. Future elections for cheerleader colorbearer and sergeant at arms will be held soon.
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Westminster College
New Castle
Samuel Colman
Philadelphia
Jack Offutt
Margaret McFate
Lois Wagoner
Sharon
Advise to Use Mothers Friend for Expectant Mothers
A testimonial from Mrs. Wesley Miller of Hudson Michigan praises Mothers Friend for reducing morning sickness and labor suffering. The ad claims the product uses refined oils to penetrate skin aiding muscles and ligaments for easier childbirth. It urges using the product before first birth and offers a free booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co. Dept. 34 Atlanta GA.
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Wesley Miller
Hudson, Mich
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Danderine Promises Thicker Looking Hair With Little Tip
Magazine style advertisement touts Danderine as a hair thickener that moistens the brush for immediate volume. It claims to revive dry or faded hair, stop shedding, and stimulate growth with a 35 cent bottle available at drug or toilet counters.
Freshmen Girls Enter Competition for College Honors
Under Westminster College YWC A sponsorship a series of inter class athletics is planned with basketball track hiking and tennis as main events. Freshman rep Margaret Lennig of New Castle is organizing a tennis tournament to be staged on college courts once arrangements are set.
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Westminster College
Margaret Lennig
New Castle
Athletic Council
Ruth McCormack
New Wilmington
Peg McFate
Evelyn Mitchell
Frances Leohner
Gertrude Greig
Helene Winters
Della Eades
Coraopolis
Lois Wagoner
Dorothy Wray
Lucille Brenner
Sharon
Blanche McGeary
Butler
Y W Conference report by Westminster students
Members of the YWCA of Westminster College who attended the YWCA Conference at Eaglesmere Pennsylvania in June led the Hillside weekly meeting. Camp life was depicted and attendees included Helen Davidson Ingram Hazel Smith Washington Elizabeth Mc Knight New Wilmington Mary Reed Latrobe Margaret Munro Oakmont Isabell Gass Pittsburgh Anna Grace Smith Sharon Lois Reeder New Castle Helen McConaghey New Castle Florence McLain East Liverpool Ruth Hamilton New Wilmington.
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Westminster College
Eaglesmere
Pennsylvania
Hillside
Helen Davidson
Ingram
Hazel Smith
Washington, Pa
Elizabeth McKnight
New Wilmington
Mary Reed
Latrobe
Margaret Munro
Oakmont
Isabell Gass
Pittsburgh
Anna Grace Smith
Sharon
Lois Reeder
New Castle
Helen McConaghey
Florence McLain
East Liverpool
Ruth Hamilton
Professor Mead College Visitor at Birmingham Southern Visit
G W Mead former Westminster College English head and current Birmingham Southern University dean was introduced to the student body Wednesday morning at the college.
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G. W. Mead
Westminster College
Birmingham Southern University
Birmingham
Ala
Prof. Mead
New Galilee Social Roundup Includes Meetings and Visits
Local notes record the Young Woman's Missionary Society gathering at Mrs Clarence Dyke home on Wednesday afternoon. Numerous residents attend a slumber party hosted by Miss Jean Pyle in honor of Dorothy Reid of Zelienople. Regular Beaver County events include a New Galilee council monthly meeting and various visits, births, marriages, and upcoming Halloween plans at McRoberts hall.
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Clarence Dyke
Young Woman's Missionary Society
Ben Patterson
Frank Hollinger
Edith McHattie
Lois Foster
Wayne McHattie
W. R. Gealy
Jean Pyle
Dorothy Reid
Zelienople
Nora Curtis
Dorothy Miller
Kathryn Jenkins
Helen Nesbit
Kathryn Rhodes
Nanine Kelso
Ruth Beck
Rose Kirkbride
New Galilee Council
C. A. Forsythe
Big Beaver Township
J. G. Forsythe
Beaver Clay Manufacturing Company
Chas. Shannon
Raymond
George Scott
Little Beaver Township
Elbert Green
Charles
Berdel Iman
Lisbon
Ira Inman
Lawrence Greer
Isac Greer
Murdock
New Castle
Savage
Charles Schocer
Jessie
Edd. Gening
John Yoho
Kings Daughters
McRoberts
Beaver Clay
Carl Flowers
Mt. Air
Jas. Beatty
Elda McMillen
S. W. Pyle
J. KK. Potter
Westfield
N. Y
James Wilson
Ladies' Aid Meeting at Mrs Hopman's Home
Mrs. Peter Hopman hosted the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church on Friday. Attending were Mrs. F. Dunn, Mrs. P. Schueler, Mrs. Agnes Rhodes, Mrs. G. W. Aten, and Mrs. Ira.
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Peter Hopman
Aid
The
Presbyterian Church
F. Dunn
PP. Schueler
Agnes Rhodes
G. W. Aten
Ira
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