Local residents record brief visits and travel notes
Mrs Lilian Ward journeys to Hamilton Ontario to visit relatives for an indeterminate period. Clark Lord and Ralph Boyle return from a hunting trip near Marienville Pennsylvania. Several town residents attend funerals, visit Erie and Buffalo, or travel for brief business and family engagements including students from local schools and clergy from Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Ward
James Hughes
Mary Cullen
Buffalo
Willis Drake
Hbeneser
John Caldwell
Wright Street
Caldwell
A. L
Braiford
Du Pont Disregard of War Dept Details Exposed
United Press staffer reports Senator Vandenberg accused Du Pont of defying War and Navy Department wishes by granting Nobel Ltd of London rights to manufacture an improved rifle powder. He said evidence showed the British firm gained the license despite objections. Investigators noted Army officers approved several secret processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Ronald G. van Tine
United Press
Washington
DuPont Munitions
War and Navy Departments
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Senate
Vandenberg
DuPont Company
Nobel Ltd
London
Army
Communion Breakfast Planned by Sodality at St Edward’s
The Young Ladies Sodality at Sir Thomas Church will hold a communion breakfast Sunday December 8 at St Edward’s School Hall after the eight o’clock mass. All members are invited and expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nodaily
Sir ‘Thomas Church
St. Edward's School Hall
Sodality
Noted author to speak at Cory-Union City Chautauqua
Mrs E C Barneé to speak tonight as Cory Union City Chautauqua Society is organized at Byid House 523 North Center Street at 8 oclock Julius King author and lecturer will be introduced to discuss Chautauqua Today and Tomorrow King notes Chautauqua evolved from religious roots into an educational cultural force in American life He says Chautauquans are university like alumni and enjoy golf tennis water sports while Chautauqua societies form to sustain spirit year round
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Barneé
Chautauqua Society of
Cory-Union City
North Center Street
Chantauquans
Mr. King
W. R C Elect New Officers For Relief Corps
J Andrews of Neay led a meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps electing officers for the year. President Mrs Luelle Deyn, Vice President Mrs Abbie Chapman, Mrs Faye Wynn as conductor, Treasurer Mrs Rosa Westley, Musteray Mrs Maydle Miles, Guard Mrs Mary Roof. The camp fire party will be hosted at Mrs Westley's home on December 18 to tie a quilt and collect articles for the Christmas box for the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Andrews
Wonam
Relief Corps
Luelle Deyn
Abbie Chapman
Faye Wynn
Jessie Haskell
Rosa Westley
Musteray
Maydle Miles
Mary Roof
Westley
Cat in Florida Has 28 Toes According to Owner
Mrs Lily Richards reports her cat has 28 toes, with seven on each paw, a condition she says sometimes hinders the animal while catching mice and rats. The unusual feline feature draws local curiosity in Lake Butler Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Butler
Fla
Termination of two cent tax on checks noted
City banks reported that the two cent tax on checks will terminate December 1. The tax has been in effect since June 21, 1982 and would expire automatically on December 21. Next congress action remains unclear and the end of the tax is expected to boost local checking account usage.
D AR Chapter Holiday Party Hosts and Gifts
The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter DAR held its annual Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Desmond’s home with decorations, gifts for 31 members and guests, and a candlelit procession of carols. Mae Howard sang two solos, and readings were given by Mrs. Barnes and Miss Emma Linscott. A seasonable lunch followed. next meeting set for January 3, 1985 at Mrs. Harold Gilbert’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw Valley
J. J. Desmond
Little Blanch Durham
Mae Howard
Barnes
Emma Linscott
G. M. Simmons
J. F. Austin
Barns
Jessie King Newton
Harold Gilbert
Speer Murder Evidence Tightens in Inquest
Greenfield Mass Dec 7 Circumstantial evidence tightens against a suspect in the murder of Headmaster Elliott Speer at Mount Herman School. Two surprise witnesses said the suspect’s alibi collapsed. police note injuries to the right hand appeared after the shooting and a defective shotgun trigger could have caused the shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
Wyound & Person
Elliott Speer
Mount Herman
Secial
Speers
Spear
Stocks Close Irregularly on Lighter Trading Day
New York December 7 trading on the stock exchange was lighter with prices irregular in a narrow range. Aviation Corporation led activity with Radio Corporation common and preferred second, followed by General Electric Anaconda Interborough Rapid Transit and Nash National Distillers among top volumes. Closing quotes included American Can 22, Aviation 13, General Electric 20 3/4, New York Central 15, and other issues showing scattered gains and losses across a thin session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinicuress
NEW York
Stock Exchange
Aviation Corporation
Radio Corporation
Preferred B
General Electric
Anaconda
Interborough Rapid Transit
Nash National Distillers
Packard
Brooklyn Manhattan Transit
Sparks Withington
Loew's
American Locomotive
Aunventia
Atlantic Refining
Auburn
Eevee Bbdq
Bethleheny Steet
Chryster
Pisey
Columbia Gas
Ween
Bi Consolidated
Curtiss-Wright
Generis Motors
Kennevott
International Nickel
Montgomery Warkece Dbm
National Dairy
New York Central
Northern Pacific Vo
Otis Steel
Noakes Burial Postponed in Pennsylvania Mystery
Elmo J Noakes father of the Babes in the Woods whose death drew national attention had his scheduled Potter s Field burial postponed. The Fort Fetter American Legion post hinted at sponsoring a Carlisle burial beside the three girls. A Roseville sister telegraphed the undertaker seeking a suitable casket and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Duncansville
Potter
Elmo J. Noakes
Ulil
Noakes
Fort Fetter
American Legion
Hollidaysburg
Carlisle
Roseville
Calif
Harvey M. Liebgott
Ivea
Liebegott
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M. B. Dalley
Warren
Erie
Frank Schrader
Gon Donald
Hather Cogswell
Marion
Chas
Perry
Robert
Tayjoy University
Albert Jacobs
Rex
Gary Cooper
Carole Lombard
Shirley Temple
Charge Duponts
Vanderburg
Delaware
U. S
Sodality Will
Brick House
Corry - Union City
Chautauqua Society
Julius King
W. RC
D.ar
Speer
Hamburg
Sausagl
Bologna
Lone Star Probations ‘Presents
Pauiimadi Malvern Run
Bradbu
Ohio
Inoakes
Potter's Field
Legion
Standard of Calif Coos
BLM
Staniaed
Studebaker
Texas
US Steel
United Aircraft
United
Sme
Westinghouse Electric
Woolworth ' Ay
Arkansas Gas
Asso Gas & Electric
Lone Star Gas
West Pub
Tae
Bernstein's
Phoenix Hose
North Cf Sr
Denke
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