No- Hons Guard Convention to Meet in Harrisburg
The annual convention of the No- Hons Guard Association will be held in Harrisburg on October 4 5 and 6 with associate headquarters announced today under the direction of Dr George J Shoemax er commander of the 104th cavalry Harrisburg. The meeting is expected to denounce drill pay cuts and clothing allowances.
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No- Hons Guard Association
Harrisburg
Onventon
Uder
Dl. George J. Shoemaxer
Voimander
104Th Cavalry
Poultry Dept Big Feature Of Wattsburg Fair
The Wattsburg fair features a large Poultry Department with six classes per breed and rewards from 50 cents to 2 dollars. Breeds include American Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns among others. Entries close August 25th limited to Erie and neighboring counties. Walter Drissell supervised. admission 25 cents. free daytime and nighttime acts and fireworks planned. racing events listed for Wednesday to Friday.
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Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Toulouse
Embden
Erie
Walter Drissell
Bair
Saones
Bellmut
Jos St. Ange and Company
Funeral of FH Tillotson
Funeral services for Fitch H. Tillotson were held at 220 East South Street with Rev. Frank Mc Knight officiating. Bearers from his Pennsylvania Gas Company years included M. G. Reynolds and W. Dundon among six. Burial took place at Pine Grove cemetery with many relatives and friends contributing to the tribute.
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Fitch H. Tillotson
East South Street
Frank McKnight
Westfield
N.Y
Mr. Tillotsom
Pennsylvania Gas Company
M. G. Reynolds
W. Dundon
Albin Johnson
L. V. Montgomery
James Cratty
G. M. Stafford
Burias
Pine Grove Cemetery
238
Jamestown
Warren
Erie
Tillotson
Harry Tillotson
Anne Arbor
Mich
Dan Haley
Saginaw
Walter Manley
Killy Kelly
Roanoke
Ben Donovan
Frank Mahoney
Harrison
Elmer Guignon
Kennedy
Allen
Chas
Wells
W. L. Underwood
N. G
Reynolds
W. &. Thindon
Eric
Afebel Johnson
James Own
Verne
Fuller
Misa Hazel Duffy
Spartansturg
Byrd Believed Death Near in Antarctica Winter Night
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd feared slow death alone in hut 124 miles out on the Ross ice barrier. He wrote farewell letters to family and friends as supplies from his crew revealed his deteriorating condition during the South Polar night.
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America
Antarctica
MacKay Radio
U. P.J
Ross Ice Barrier
Richarb
Byrd
Penn'a Legion Would Abolish Aldermen
The Pennsylvania American Legion at its state convention in Brig Aug 17 voted unanimously to abolish aldermen and justices of the peace and district attorneys. It called for magistrates learned in the law to handle minor cases and for a nine to twelve jury in all non death penalty cases with death penalty juries unanimous. It urged placing penal institutions under a Department of Correction for uniform justice and humane treatment.
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Pennsylvenia’e American Legion
Justices of the Peace
Law and Order
Lynt Adams
Harrisburg
Legion
Uhe
Department of Justice
Altornaya
Legiott
Department of Correction
Five Philadelphia clubs face license revocation hearings
Harrisburg August 17 Five Philadelphia clubs were notified by secretary Richard J Beamish that the Justice Department has scheduled a hearing August 30 on revocation of their licenses. The clubs operate under Delaware charters with PA authority, some operating without liquor licenses or bonds. Several clubs were warned they exceed authority as one man clubs and must change status within 30 days or lose charters after August 21 hearings.
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Snnes Press
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Richard J. Beamish
The
Commonwealth
Justice Department
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Bearish
North Broad Street
Woodland, Inc
Woodland Ave
Washington
Germantown Ave
North Preston St
Triple X
South Darien
Philadelphia Bowlers Club
Hudson Theatrical Club, Inc
Pickens Club
West Philadelphia Soviat Clan
Secrctary of the Commonwealth
103 Day Team Seeks Fawn Killing Words On Charges
Aug 17 John Patma, 57, a Spanish American War veteran, jailed 103 days in McKean county for illegal fawn killing after police found hide and meat at a camp 14 miles north of Kane. Patma had three prior arrests for similar charges. A hearing before Justice Emile Stenger resulted in a $100 fine plus costs. default sent to camp.
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Rane
John Patma
Chappel Forks
McKean
Justice of Peace
Emile Stenger
Palmiter
Smetpnd
Indigent Blind Pennsylvanians Get State Liquor Pension
In Harrisburg on August 17 officials report over a thousand blind paupers now secure monthly pensions from the state liquor monopoly. By year end welfare estimates put eligible numbers at about 8,000 with initial June allocations totaling 125000 and overall June plus July funds at 240000. Applications rise daily, 4110 tentatively approved, 58 pending, 511 rejected, with average pensions around 22.50 monthly. Eligibility requires age over 21, vision under 10-200, Pennsylvania residency a year, and inability to self support. inmates and charitable institution charges are excluded.
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Harrisburg
Welfare Department
Pennsylvania
Traffic Jam Ties Up North Adams Fire Scene
A fire at Silva Pierreo pan's home in North Adams caused a 1,000 car traffic jam. Almo Al used only a pail of water to fight the blaze, and all available police officers were needed to straighten the congestion.
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North Adams
Mass
iAlmo al
Silva Pierropan
Rivera sketches at World’s Fair exhibit in Mexico Village
Chicago August 17 A display features Rivera drawings and original sketches for his World’s City murals in Radio City New York as part of the Mexican Village at the World's Fair. The exhibit also includes works by Orozco Siqueiros and other Mexican muralists with lectures by Alma Reed and a course in Mexican design.
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Chicago
Wiivert
Radio 1 City
New York
Y Bailo City
Orozco
Siqueiras
Mexico
United States
Jean Charlot
Carlos Merida
Turmayo
Dr. At
Carlos Romero
Mendez Castellanos
Lozano Fernando Leal
Jorge Crespo
Vidauretta
Corry Driver in Accident Near Market Street Porch
Meadville August 17 The front porch of 2 Market street home was wrecked by an automobile smash up at North and Market streets early Thursday. The house belongs to Edward D Miles. Vehicles involved belonged to Arthur Jewell Corry and J H Duncan 580 State street. Police say the collision occurred near the center of the intersection. Jewell drove north on Market street and Duncan came from North street. Officer William McGuire investigated.
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Meadville
Market Street
Market Streets
Edward D Miles
Arthur Jewell
Corry
J. H. Duncan
State Street
Abouk
Jewell
Ducan
North Street
William McGuire
Wilkes-Barre Chosen For 35 Legion Confab
United Press reports nomination battles for Pennsylvania American Legion state command with Walter Kress Johnstown and James Tierwood Waynesburg vying. Wilkes-Barre picked as 1935 convention city. Frank Pinoly Wilkes-Barre sought national commander with strong support. Five thousand veterans marched in the 40 and 8 parade. Salvator Cancelliere Pittsburgh elected grand chef de gare. other officers named in Scranton and Philadelphia listings.
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United Press Rie
Fgnt
American Legion
Walter Kress
Johnstown
James J. Tierwood
Waynesburg
Horton Schwarts
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
David B. Sifhpson
The
Frank L. Pinoly
Wilkes- Barre
Frank Pinols
Pennsylvania
Simp
Salvator Cancelliere
Pittsburgh
Thomas W. Monroe
Derry
James Bert
Penitentiary term for theft of auto
Blair H. Murphy of Harwich is sentenced to two and a half to 10 years in Western Penitentiary for robbery. He pled guilty before Judge James H. Gray to robbing automobile salesman A. J. Hunter during a 1992 demonstration and stealing the car to another state, leading to federal charges.
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Ry Unites Rest
Pittsburgh
Blair H. Murphy
Harwich
Western Penitentiary
James H. Gray
A. J. Hunter
Vandergrift Chosen For 1944 Firemen Convention
Vandergrift was selected to host the 1944 meeting of the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Association after two ballots. The delegates narrowly favored Vandergrift over Mone sen, with Vandergrift needing nine more votes to win on the first ballot.
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Vandergrift
MT. Pleasant
Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association
Monessen
Newest U S Cruiser Tuscaloosa Commissioned
Philadelphia January 17 United Press reports Uncle Sam’s latest and most up to date light cruiser the Tuscaloosa was commissioned today at the navy yard. Built at a cost of 10 600 000 she is the most modern of sixteen cruisers under the 1928 London treaty and towed the United States flag.
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U. S
United Prove
Philadelphia
Uncle Sam
Tuscalooa
Navy Yard
Tuscaloosa
United States
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Henry Davis
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Pennsylvania League of Third Class
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