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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
1
A garbled political teaser from West Virginia discusses a candidate's legislative aims and future plans. It mentions Be Tina Wie and possible Senate ambitions, hinting at a public profile and career steps while highlighting local political intrigue and personal stature.
Proceedings of the Regular Monthly School Board meeting reveal interest in erecting a new high school of modern design but acknowledge difficulty in building on the present site without disrupting classes. No definite action was taken. concerns include timing, site interference, and three month summer shutdown limits. Local residents and visitors are noted, with social events and incidents around town, including a trespass suit, theft attempt, and planned community activities.
The last primary under the old delegate system saw heavy turnout, despite rain, in West Pittston and surrounding areas. Hall leads in West Pittston with eight pledged or independent delegates. Jenkins trailing. District tallies show spirited contests in districts one through nine with multiple candidates and party affiliations.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Paxon of Clyde street on Aug 8. Mr and Mrs W P Staley returned from a few days at Lake Winola. A marriage license was granted to Martin Shacocis and Anna Janosky of West Pittston. Mrs George Cross visits her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Law of Luzerne avenue. Mrs Boyd Kelm and children returned home after a week with friends at Tamaqua. Stephen Montange of Washington street entertains her parents Mr and Mrs Tyrell of Dun? Charles Kirby Jr of Linden street visits grandparents Mr and Mrs George Rozelle of Exeter. Mr and Mrs David Harris and son of Taylor spent Sunday with Howard DeFrehn of Second street. Mr Frost of Reading is in town on business. Miss Elizabeth McDermott of Park Street visited Scranton yesterday. Miss Anna Law of Luzerne avenue returned from two weeks with friends at Syracuse. Miss Jennie McKee of Delaware avenue left for Newport, R I, where they will journal tar... Beulah Beer of Aquishackley...
The principal will hold examinations and enrollment at the high school on Thursday Friday and Saturday August 30 31 and September 1 from 9 to 1 30 daily to classify new and returning pupils and vaccinate or certify vaccination as required by law. Non residents face limited admission and higher tuition with the term beginning September 4 and teachers to meet September 8.
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