West Spring Creek boy with Bible mission
Allan Bennett, just back from a western states tour with Northwestern Bible School, preached his first sermon at West Spring Creek church. He led a youth quartet touring churches in the West. A full week of church and club activities followed, including services, meetings, and county events with several visitors and local families participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Spring Creek
Allan Bennett
West Spring
Guy Whaley
Ladies Aid
Gary Bennett
Reculit Grange
Lander
Ambridge Springs
Dor It
Aneahs
Ekired
P.H. Stenman
Vern South
Youngsville
Banh Club
Helen Tinker
Lou
Misa Lallian Kellar
Wast Orange
N. L
Brown and
Beldun
Pay Belden
Corry
John White
Fay Belden
Tommy
Bellew
John Logen
Camp Coffman
James Wilcox
Satunday
Earl Davis
Titusville
George Davis
Walter Whaley
Warren
Mary Joy
Sais Keith Anderson
Sample
Meadville
Eldred
Anson Logan
Hom
Homer Manley
Mon
Democrats gain in Erie County enrollment shift
County officials report a notable shift in voter registration with about 800 of 4,000 new registrants identified as Democrats, while Republicans maintain a strong lead overall. Rural districts show lighter turnout than city areas, and Republicans are reportedly moving toward Democrats more than the reverse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Plan to Reduce County Administration Costs
High administration costs in the county may be cut by discharging several employees. Commissioner Helen M. Schlurall plans to remove Austin J. O'Brien as head of the personal property tax bureau. The county j janitorial staff and various bureaus may be reduced, while the court's costs for the first six months of this year nearly equal last year's total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Schlurall
Austin J. O'Brien
Bueau
Harvey M. Willis
Roosevelt Begins Drought Area Tour Across U S Border
President Roosevelt launches a drought area tour from the Mexican border to the Canadian line aiming to gather data for a long term drought control and rehabilitation policy. He plans a Des Moines visit for talks with Gov Alf Landon and Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri Iowa officials, followed by a dinner on the presidential train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris’ L. Cooke
Des Moines
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Gov. Landon
Jesse I. Straus
Brance
William J . Bullitt
Russia
Paris
Straus
Bullitt
William Phillips
Italy
America
Brother Vick and Mick Attend Cleveland Exposition
A report notes Mick and his brother Vick attended the Cleveland exposition with Vick showing some improvement and being able to go out again.
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Mick
Vick
Cleveland
New Margins Allowed on Potatoes and Onions
United Press reports Pennsylvania Secretary Thomas A. Logue approved new weight tolerances for potatoes and onions. Tolerances set at two ounces per 10 pounds, rising with larger bags to 20 ounces for 100 pounds. Inspectors must weigh 10 percent of packages to gauge overall weights and ensure fair dealing amid varying atmospheric conditions.
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United Press Harrisburg
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Thomas A. Logue
Bureau of Weights and Measures
Logue
Ubler
Sit
Waynesburg Vote Set On Retail Liquor Sale Issue
Waynesburg Pennsylvania residents consider a November ballot item on retail liquor sales prompted by a petition signed by 89 residents. Greene County commissioners may place the question on the ballot after city council discussion, with beer sale also raised but tied to municipal election timing.
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Waynesburg
Greene County
Commendations From High Officers For Company A
Captain W S Moughton of Company A 112th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard received a note from Brigadier General E M Brookfield commending the 12th Infantry for its work at Indiantown Gap during summer field training. Colonel Blaine Smathers echoed praise, calling the defensive position by the war strength battalion excellent and the best job seen in the national guard. The commendation will be read at the next unit formation.
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W. S. Moughton
112Th Infantry
Pennsyvania National Guard
M. Brookfield
12Th Infantry
Indiantown Gap
Reaila
da Jives
Blaine Smathers
Asl
58Th Infantry Ade
Batttalion
National Guard
Forest Fire Crews to Hold August Picnic at Heart's Content
Forest fire wardens and crews from Ware County and adjoining counties plus their families will gather at Heart's Content near Warren on August 30 for a log picnic sponsored by the Comptroller District of the Dept. of Forests and Waters. Over 500 people are expected to attend with a varied afternoon program including races, contests, and games for all ages. Colin McInnes reported a morning western business visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Ware County Conservation Association
Complanter District
Dept. of Forests and Waters
Wi M
Dunlap
Warren County Forest Conservation Association
H. A. Marine
Forest
Crawford
Erie
Venarga
The
Conservation Association
Slight Gas Flow Noted At Dugall Well
Drillers continue work at the Brodks Rocks well in Dugall Pittadield town ship after North Penn Gas officials halted earlier upon a slight gas showing. Gas escaped in the Bint formation at about 20 feet, work paused for precautions. After resuming in the flint no significant gas appeared, drilling to Oriskany sand within 150 feet and possibly Medina depth if gas not found. A nearby Kingun township well in Warren County has been capped and will be gauged for pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodks Rocks
Dugell
Pittadield Township
North Penn Gas Company
Bint
Oriskany
Medina
Kingun Township
Warren County
Four Titusville Youths Convicted in Thefts
Four of six Titusville young men were found guilty in Venango county court on charges of larceny and receiving stolen goods. Dewey Faunce William Wadlinghand J. J. Westfall and Cyril Snyder convicted. Robert Eddy and Harry Dickey acquitted. The stolen items included valuable equipment from the Cable lease near Oilcreek. The youths, jailed in Franklin, were defended by Gerall McGill and H Carl Wasson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Ted
Venango
Frantlin
Dewey Faunce
William Wadilinghand
J. J. Westfall
Cyril Snyder
Robert Eddy
Harry Dickey
Joan Cable
Pleasantville
Herald
Franklin
VicCracken
Gerall McGil
H. Carl Wasson
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West
State College
DEM
Roosevelt
Lord Baltimore
Eli Cotton JR
Scout
Nic Ao
Stag
Braeburn
Hinch Badd
Aucron
Condra’s Pharmacy
Internal Affairs
Lague
Brooksfield
Smathers
Clarence Wallace
Chrysler
Plymouth
First Ave
Corry, Pa
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Ra. Trip
Greyhound
Model Dairy CO
TEL
TZO
Corry, Penna
Haert
Colin McInnes
Dugall
Flint
Kinzua
Venango County
Sega
N. Center St
J Corry
Penn'a
Chevrolet
FON Economieal Treansroez Tie
Finn
Michivgas
General Motors
Die Mullen
Stotor Co
Nethdet
Sicitg
Thomas Motor Company
Clinton St
Bear of Fiks Club
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