War era notes and civic updates sweep regional page
A miscellany of items covers veterans, national elections, and localities. Francis P. Matthews reelected supreme knight in Atlantic City, Charles K. Walsh chosen supreme warden, officers reelected. Canadian National Exhibition opens in Toronto August 22. Gasoline conservation stickers spread and counterfeiting concerns rise in Pittsburgh. NBC signs Robert St John as commentator after Greece injury. Construction at St Elizabeth's cemetery and Rotary leadership nods. Rail traffic, bank clearings surge, and 19 year olds lead in FBI gun tests. Selective service lists ten mill workers for physical exams.
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Corry Corneil
Columbus
Francis P. Matthews
Gmahs
Neb
Atlantic City
Charles K. Walsh
Wichitn Falls
Tex
David ©. Supple
San Francisco
More Objectors Arrive At Camp Near Kane
At Kane Aug 21 the Civilian Service Camp expects 15 more conscientious objectors, boosting the local total to 72 with projections of 100 in the next month. Officials say about 150 may eventually be stationed there as reassignments shift age and marital status. Readiness focuses on Kennedy Park improvements along Route 219, with all current crews tied to the project and not reassigned until numbers rise.
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Kane
L. K. Zeller
Oin
Zeigter
Soie
pSszvine
Washington
Kennedy Park
Kane Junction
Bradford
Suez Canal Air Raid Kills Two, Injures Twenty Eight
An official statement reports two people killed and 28 injured in an air raid on the Suez Canal last night. Minor property damage is noted amid the casualties as the event draws international concern.
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Suez
Catro
Egypt
Suez Canal
Wattsburg Fair Opens Next Tuesday With Diverse Attractions
Wattsburg PA August 21 The Wattsburg fair runs Tuesday through Saturday August 26 to 30 featuring a five day schedule of racing concerts and displays. Highlights include amateur boxing opening night fireworks band music a series of trained bears from Soviet Russia and stunt acts by Laddie Lamont plus the Blond Sensa Hons a 120 foot high act. Grand livestock parade Friday August 29 and Campbell Concert Band performance planned. Fair officers include A McDonnell president and H M Burrows secretary with various department heads listed.
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Wattsburg
Pennsylvania
Harold Hall
Hell
Tair
Soviet
Russia
Comeman
Laddie la
Charles R. Campbell
Campbell
A. McDonnell
H. M. Burrows
Dana Summons
Howard’ Yost
Reed Merry
Lawrence Bromagin
Ora Gibbons
Ralph Donaldson
Peter Raun
B. E. Decker
SAN-CURA Ointment and Soap Ad Promotes First Aid
Distressed by revial irritations and piles can be eased with SAN-CURA antiseptic ointment. Wash with warm water and SAN-CURA Soap before applying. keep SAN-CURA on hand for minor wounds burns and bruises for children and adults. Available at drug stores for 60c ointment and 25c soap.
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Olteet Sclock, Srgreent
Paragrae
Otto F. Messner
Yevenny
Oldays
Toronto
State Defense Council
American Legion
Pittsburgh
Clevennes
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Robert St. John
NBC
WEAP
New York
Red
St. John
Greece
St. Elizabeth's Cemetery
Joe R. Hunley
Perry, N
Rotary Division
Corry Club
United
Ane Association of American Railroads
Ajax Iron Works
Dunn& Bradstreet
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Moressen
New York City
Sumer
Eau Plan
Twesty
Tor
Rockefeller Center
Manhattan
Erle
B. L. Walters
Community Loan Company OF
Corry, PA
N. Center St
Carney
William J. Carney
Loblaw
Cherry Valley Print
U. 5. Department of Agriculture
Georgia
YATES
Milas
Inert
Xia Amodiie
Wai
Armogur
Morrell
Hershey
Stokely
Clapps
Phillips Soups
Eatwell
Peacock
Orchard Park
Kelioge’s
High Park
RED Cross Towels
Maryland
Igeberg
Swift's Premium
Boy-Ar-Dee
Maine
Morrell’s
Harff
Libby
Unsweerene Orance Jt
DR. Olding
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