War Department Defends Aviation Policy Before Air Board
General Staff officers testified before the President's Air Board to defend how the War Department has handled military aviation. They argued for a unified command of all war activities and sought to focus the board on strategic value to national defense. Colonel William Mitchell critics framed the debate as part of the ongoing aviation controversy.
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International News Service
Washington
War Department
Air Board
William Mitchell
Army
Air Corps split approved by board with new aviation department
The board separated air corps and created a new department of aviation and an independent aviation command. Witnesses included Brig. Gen. Hugh A. Drum Brig. Gen. Fox Connor Maj. Gen. Robert C. Davis and recalled Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick as chief of the army air service.
Rotary President Backs Chest Plan in New Castle
Dr. W. L. Campbell, president of the New Castle Rotary Club, endorses the Community Chest idea saying many locals are unaware of widespread suffering and that business men should aid neighbors through organized charity. He joins scores of supporters urging unified giving.
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New Castle
W. L. Campbell
Realty Transfers in Shenango and Ellwood City Regions
Realty transfers include R James Crawford et ux to Theta Omega Upsilum in New Wilmington. Fred M Kidder et ux to Margar et A Haydon in second ward. North Pittsburgh Realty Company to Anna Cox in Shenango township for 185 dollars. Anna Cox to Andrew J Kirkwood in Shenango township for 1 dollar. Kenneth EK Fox to Joe Matyas et ux in Wayne township for 1 dollar. H E Helling et ux to Feotloss Loss in Ellwood City Third ward for 1 dollar. William Bradford et ux al to Mary E Roberts in Shenango township for 400 dollars. Mary Harris et al to J S Smith in second ward for 1 dollar. Lee R Gordon et ux to Joseph Seebish et ux in Fifth ward for 575 dollars.
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R. James Crawford
Lamda
Theta Omega Upsilum
New Wilmington
Fred M. Kidder
Margaret A. Haydon
North Pittsburgh Realty Company
Anna Cox
Shenango Township
Andrew J. Kirkwood
Kenneth EK. Fox
Joe Matyas
Wayne Township
H. E. Helling
Feotloss
Ellwood City
William Bradford
Mary E. Roberts
Mary Harris
J. Ss. W. Smith
Second Ward
Lee R. Gordon
Joseph Seebish
Fifth Ward
New Woman of Her Life Says Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helped
Mrs Myra Jenkins of Middleport Ohio says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound rebuilt her health after life changes. She reports weight rising from 90 to 182 pounds and one rooming house to care for eight people, crediting the remedy for renewed strength. Over 200000 replies claim benefit with 98 of 100 saying yes.
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Middleport
Ohio
Pinkham
Myra Jenkins
North Front Street
Lydia E. Pinkham
Senior Hi Y Club Holds First Fall Meeting
Senior Hi Y club met at the Y M C A last evening for its first fall gathering. Important business was discussed and plans were laid for the coming year. A good attendance was reported.
Epworth Boy Scouts In Session Tonight at School
Epworth M. B. E. Boy Scout Troop 10 meets at W N Aiken school at 6 30 pm All mothers of scouts enrolled are asked to attend. An impromptu talk on What I Expect of a Scout will be given Scoutmaster Raney expects a big attendance.
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Epworth M
Newsboys Class At Y M C A Wednesday
The Newsboys class at the Y M C A will meet Wednesday night at 6 10 in the Y gym. A swimming period in the association pool follows the gym drill. All members are urged to attend.
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Newsboys
Short Court Session Hears Desertion Case and Son Petition
A brief court session before Judge P. Emery heard a desertion case and a petition to reduce payments in the Donald Son matter. Both matters were continued to a later date. A lighthearted closing line notes the wife as boss in a hats window scene.
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P. Emery
Donald Son
Zemo claims fast relief for eczema and skin troubles
An advertisement touts Zemo as instant relief for itching and healing of eczema blotches ringworm and rashes. It promises cleansing soothing effects and discreet daytime use with trial bottles priced 35 cents and a large size one dollar Zemo Soap 25 cents is also offered.
Council Approves Sewer Contract for Clearview Avenue
Council approved a contract for the construction of the Clearview Avenue sanitary sewer. John B. Thorson was awarded the bid a week earlier. The council also referred Randolph Baker’s request to add a front porch to the fire department for investigation and report to the board of appeals.
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Council
Clearview Avenue
John B. Thorson
Randolph Baker
Green Street
Fire Department
Board of Appeals
Langraft and Jones Families Featured in Social Notice
Mr and Mrs Walter Langraft and Mr and Mrs Chas Jones appear in a local social notice with W P noted among attendees. The fragment confirms a gathering at a private residence and lists multiple family groups.
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Walter Langraft
Chas. Jones
W. P
Funeral attenda nts and local visits in Ellwood area
The article notes multiple local reach outs. Rev Harry Belles funeral in Ellwood Sunday drew Guy family members Leslie Ellis Miss Lillian Guy and Geo Conner. Various residents made weekend visits to neighbors in Ellwood and surrounding towns with several trips listed to New Castle Pittsburgh and Wampum.
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Roy Douthitt
Cecil McConahy
James Davidson
Loyal Brown
Joseph Kelly
Wendell Allen
Pittsburgh
First Air Brigade Moves To Capital
Movement of the first air brigade of the army air service to Washington began today. The third attack group of fifteen planes from Kelly Field under Captain George Carson flew at 8 30. Other groups departed later as the brigade plans maneuvers over Washington before proceeding to Langley Field Virginia in the coming days.
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International News Service
Mitchell Field
N. Y
Army Air Service
Washington
Kelly Field
San Antonio
George Carson
United States Aviation
Langley Field
Junior Hi-Y Clubs Convene Wednesday at YMCA
Ben Franklin and North Street Junior Hi-Y clubs will meet Wednesday at the YMCA. Supervisors of both organizations urge a big attendance. The study of the Pioneer Ways of Living will be continued.
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Ben Franklin
North Street
Hunters Secure Licenses Reported By County Treasurer
This morning at County Treasurer D. FE Nessle’s office it was reported that hunting licenses for 1925 issued to date are being secured by hunters locally.
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D. FE. Nessle
Humber 1514 Rise Counts Increase Over Recent Report
An update shows Humber 1514 with approximately 200 more than the earlier tally reported a few days prior.
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Humber
Examinations At Y. W. C. A. Implement New Physical System
Monday evening Dr. Mildred Rogers conducted preliminary physical examinations for the gymnastic department of the Y. W. C. A. This introduced a uniform standard method of physical exams for every gym member. Examination cards will be filed for record.
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Mildred Rogers
Health Department Committee Assists in Second Examination
At term end the members may take a second examination to learn how their general condition has improved. Mrs. S. A. Perry and Miss Mary E. Tewell, members of the health department committee, assisted in clerical work.
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S. A. Perry
Mary E. Tewell
Health Department
Croton Troop 5 Sets Wednesday Meeting At School
Scoutmaster Ralph F. Davis calls for a large turnout at Croton Boy Scout Troop 5 weekly meeting to be held Wednesday night at the Croton school headquarters. Contests will be held and all boys are urged to attend.
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Ralph F. Davis
Croton
Croton School
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Chicago
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