Disappearance of George Johnson Sparks Murder Probe
Crawford county authorities pursue clues after the last sighting of George Johnson, believed missing near French Creek south of Venango, with companion Ann Swanson. Railroad discovery days earlier raises questions about the two suitcases shipped from Youngstown to Jamestown, while officers fear foul play as river currents and snags obstruct the search for Johnson’s body.
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Amutes
Gorey
George Johnson
Jamextown
French Creek
Venangobsro
Crawford County
Annu Switrson
Lst
Johnson
Meadville
Corry
Swanson
Brie
Mudville
New York State
Jamestown
Garretteville
Ohio
Johnewton
Three Die In Kentucky Storm Damages Across Counties
A deadly Kentucky storm left three dead and caused about 150000 dollars in property damage. Oliver Wert, 10, and Mary 60 were crushed when their home collapsed near Sturgis in Marshall County. The storm affected Hiddy Union Caldwell Lyon Marshall and Galloway counties as crews assess wreckage.
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Sturgis
Dee
Kentucky
Umage Lnte
Shawaul
Willan Griges
Madih
Marshall County
Oliver Wert
Aiswife
Mary
Hiddy Union
Caldwell
Lyon
Marshall
Galloway
Five Best Radio Features Across Major Stations
A fragmented RCA era radio guide lists evenings from KGO Oakland WEE Philadelphia WTAM Cleveland and WFAA with varied programs. Mentions operetta The Merry Widow and the Philadelphia Male Quartet. times show 8 P.M. or 8:30 P.M. with unclear venues like Grand Central Theater and Coo Coo Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KGO
Oakland
Pacific
Opereta
WEE
Philadelphia
Baseem
RSD St. Lewis
Centewl
Grand Central Theater
WTAM
Cleveland
Banatem
WFAA
Pullui
Cenytrol
Sale of Brownell stores reported to Endicott Johnson
Reports from Meadville say the Brownell shoe chain may be sold to Endicott Johnson. Local officials have not confirmed the sale or changes in ownership and say they have not been advised of a finalized transfer. The deal, valued in the hundreds of thousands, reportedly involves Mrs. Roe Brownell arranging settlement of her husband’s estate. Transfer anticipated by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieren Brownell
Endicott Johnson Company
Meadville
Brownell
Endicott Johnson
Brownell Shoe Company
Kindicott Johnson
New Tax Bill To Be Introduced Monday
United Press reports Congress will open session Monday with the Ways and Means bill introduced at noon. The final form, made public by the committee, shows a total cut of about 226 million dollars, a reduction considered feasible by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Mellon
Charity Ball and Card Party Planned at Hotel Corry
Arrangements underway for a charity ball and card party at the Hotel Corry on December 38th to aid the Childrens Aid Rotary. Mrs Prumk N Ames named chairman, with Mrs Robert King Mrs E D MacKenzie and Mrs S V Stewart assisting. Ticket head Mrs Ch 1 Barker. tickets on sale at Ames Drug, Hotel Corry, Livermores Store. Miss Keefe handling sales at Livermores. Larsons orchestra to provide music. tickets at $2.00 per couple.
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Hotel Corry
The
Childrens! and Society
Prumk N- Ames
Robert King
E. D. MacKenzie
S. V. Stewart
New Board of Education to Meet Monday
The Board of Education plans a final session Monday evening at 7410lock to wind up affairs before reorganizing. After adjournment, the new board will convene with Directors Campbell and Moniow taking seats, while vacancy handling for Sam G. Sweeter remains unsettled and candidates are debated.
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NEW Board OF Education
Board of Education
Ars “E. © Barnes
Campbell
Moniow
Sam G. Sweeter
Wis
Pollutions Survey Plots Waters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Harrisburg Dec. State Fish Commissioner N R Buller announces statewide stream surveys in every county. Maps will show waters in each county once completed, with three years projected for finishing. First map to cover Susquehanna River region as crews begin next week in Adams Wayne Lackawanna Luzerne Lancaster York Cumberland Potter Huntingdon Somerset Perry counties.
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Harrisburg
N. R. Buller
Susquehanna Romney
Adams
Wayans
Lacka
Vantia
Claviun
Lancaster
York
Cumberland
Potter
Huntingdon
Someteh
Perrys
The
Fish Commission
Wale
Eanisacy Water Board
Fire damages Martin Sullivan home on Mation Street
A small early morning fire at Martin Sullivan's residence on Mation Street was sparked by a cigarette stub. Discovered by the lower apartment family, the blaze reportedly started outside, damaged the house sides, but caused only light losses as Sullivan hosted a guest.
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Martin Sullivan
Mation Street
Sullivan
Milan Fascisti reveal plan for socialist republic in Italy
By United Press Rome dispatch Dec Milan novices claim Fascisti search of a socialist headquarters at Milan uncovered plans to form a socialist republic in Italy with Deputy Prombollii as the providential figure.
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Rome
Milan
Italy
Prombollii Uy Provident
Rhinelander Suit Ends in Annulment Question
Jury delivers verdict after twelve hours of deliberation in a case over Alice Jones Rhinelander labeled partly colored. The court annuls the marriage while Rhinelander is identified as the plaintiff and heir to a wealthy family. The decision leaves her as bride to the scion of a prominent lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Jones Rhinelander
Six Questions Of Fact Answered In Girl's Favor
In Plains November 5 1929 the jury ruled in favor of Alice Jones Rhinelander, finding she is of colored heritage and that Alice did not deceive Leonard Rhinelander. The four week trial centered on claims of misrepresentation and marriage validity. Justice Morschauser announced the sealed verdict after midnight, with the court preparing final revisions based on the jury’s six affirmative answers.
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Wiite
Plains
Jones Rhinelander
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Rhinelander
Morschauser
Jones
Alice
Aeta
SBI
Supreme Court Justicu
Leonard
Morsehauser
Justine Morschauser
Rhillander Mustiliance
City Hall
New Rochelle
Jon
Erie engraving plant gutted by blaze causing heavy damage
A serious fire destroyed the Erie Engraving Company plant leaving about 40000 dollars in damage. The blaze erupted after workers left for the day with acid explosions throwing glass from windows. All materials were ruined though the building was fireproof. Walter F Trant, local proprietor, is connected to the engraving business and some jobs for the Journal may have been lost.
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Erie
Deci
Dart
Erie Engraving Company
Justeal
Walter F Trant
Journal
Woman's Club hears address on International Council of Women
Mrs Nathan Harris of Bradford, first vice president of the International Council of Women, lectured before the Civic Department of the local Woman's Club at the Hotel Corry. She traced the council's world span, noted sessions in Norway and Washington, and recalled an Rome suffrage event with Mussolini, highlighting gender equality progress.
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Nathan Harris
Bradford
International Council of Women
Woman's Club
Corry
Civics Department
Club
Barnes
Harrie
Harris
Wrorld
Mes Maris
Norway
United States
International Council
Washington
Turkey
Brigfiy
Rome
Bny
Mussolini
Mrs Morris
Tong
Tanent
Miners Rescued After Colorado Mine Blast Toll Rises
In Nederland Colorado two miners died and four others were critically hurt after a fire at Cardinal mine near Fairview Mining. The last of the twentу entombed miners was brought to surface at 12 30 a m today. Rescue efforts, aided by a ventilation fan finally started after two failed attempts, saved Prentis Norris who then suffered a severe electric shock.
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United Press Nederland
Colo
Des. J
Cardinal
Fairview Mining Company
Acre
Thce
Robert Stephenson
Charles Hjurquist
Prentis Norris
Norris
Ynd
Ile
Woman's Club to Aid Community Chest Project
Members of the Woman's Club join Rotary and Kiwanis in sponsoring a dinner and meeting to support Cortland's Community Chest. The event at Hotel Cort next Friday starts 6 o'clock with reservations via Mrs Milam L Brown by Tuesday. Open to all interested as an advisory board plan is discussed and reports from survey and nominating committees are presented.
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Woman's Cub
Rotary
Kiwanis
Community Chest Project
Hotel Cor
Golelock
Woman's Club
Fender
Elit
Milam L. Brown
War department approves roll collar blouse for Army use
Secretary of War approves adoption of roll collar blouses for Army officers and enlisted men matching civilian collars in uniforms and overcoats. The change replaces high collars as older inventories are exhausted. Effective immediately, the measure aims to standardize attire across uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Davis
Heavy Snow and Cold Grip Midwestern States
A strong winter storm blankets the Middle West with heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures. The fifty mile an hour gale over Iowa piles high drifts, crippling trains and disrupting wire service as mercury drops to 13 degrees above zero.
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Iowa
Mercury
Severe midwest storm paralyzes trains and wires
Violent gales and heavy snow sweep the Middle West. Temperatures tumble from a high of 8 to 18 degrees above zero as Rock Island Denver train runs late and rail wires freeze. Nebraska and Minnesota report major snow delays. western Pennsylvania expects much colder weather tonight with wind and flurries.
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United
Chicago
Seratiniiy
Rock Island
Denver
Colo
Dey Memes
Nebraska
Otaha
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
L. R. Tiffany Leaves Hotel Phoenix for South
L R Tiffany announced retirement as manager of the Hotel Phoenix on Main Street after five years. J B Paye owner will continue hosting. Tiffany plans to move to Florida around December 15. Mrs Tiffany and son stay in Corry, ongoing improvements and a cafe opening are noted.
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LR. Tiffany
Hotel
Phoenix
Main Street
J. B
Tiffany
The
Tuffany
Florida
Ti and Son
Corry
South Center Street
Jerson
Equitable Agents Meet To Discuss Drive Plans
Equitable Life agents from the city Meadville and district met this afternoon to discuss plans for a drive starting next week. A splendid dinner preceded the meeting and key district matters were addressed by the group led by General Agent Jah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie Hope
Edwards A Wy Company
Jah
Equitable Life
Seale
City
Meadville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Children's Aid Society
S. G. Sweet
State Fish Commission
Colorado
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Middle West
L. R. Tiffany
WILL
Mrs. Tiffany
B. Patterson
Superyi
Equitable Agents
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