More Arrests for Gambling Seen at Erie
A state trooper led a quiet gambling investigation in Erie at the request of District Attorney Otto Herbst. He refused to discuss details, but reports say he gathered evidence against gamblers beyond those already arrested. A new operator arrest warrant was anticipated while hearings for six earlier arrestees were postponed. Bank teller Leo J. Smith, confessing to $79,000 embezzlement at First National, implicated local bookies and will testify for the state.
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Herbst
Hearst
Grand Jury
Edward Shugart
Leo
Man Tortured by Two Thieves Detained near Manders
Sylvester Davis, a 90-year-old Polke Township resident in Jefferson County, was beaten tortured and robbed at his home one mile north of Manders Tuesday morning at about 11 o'clock. State police pursued meagre clues as detectives work to identify and arrest the two suspects who fled the remote scene.
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Dubois
Sylvester Davis
Polke Township
Jefferson County
Manders
Davis
Qualities Inseparable Hope and Fear
A reflective note on how hope and fear intertwine, suggesting that hope cannot exist without fear and fear cannot endure without hope, expressed in a concise, enigmatic line.
Films Offered Here Rank With Larger Cities
Corry enjoys top talkie entertainment at the Rex and Grand theatres as features mirror offerings in major cities. Will Rogers Lightning opens at Pittsburgh’s leading cinema. Jack Oakie in Sea Legs opens at Fulton and Sheridan Square. Grampy completes an Aldine run and A Lady’s Morals opens at the Grand Monday. John Gilbert’s Way for a Sailor, once shown here, returns in New York’s Capitol. Tom Sawyer moves at the Paramount. Grand and Rex boast high quality sound for city caliber shows.
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Rex
Grand Theatres
Blatt
Will Rogers
Lightning
Pittsburgh
Jack Oakie
Fulton and Sheridan Square
Grampy
The
Aldine
Grand Theatre
John Gilbert
Capitol Theatre
New York
Paramount
Grand
Dramp Nations Together, Coastal Travel and Cheese Quote
A fragment quotes Von Prittwitz on faster ocean crossing fostering international understanding. It cites Itoman cheese described as a hard Italian style cheese from ewe milk, akin to Parmesan.
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von Prittwitz
Ewe
Fire and public notices mix in a rattled paragraph
A dispatch reports a small basement fire at Brownell Shoe Company on North Center Street with minor smoke and $10 in fines and costs. It mentions a January Pennsylvania American Legion round-up, a Christmas card from Lieut. C. A. Shoop, an undercover prohibition case in Warren, a four point buck from 1980 hunting, Rotary Christmas party, and outdoor decorating contest entries by Anna Reese with homes already decorated.
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Brownell Shoe Company
North Center Street
State Legion
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol
American Legion
Anna Reese
East Main Street
Woman's Club
Rescue 16 Patients From Hospital Fire
Sixteen patients were rescued today when a fire swept Pocahontas County Memorial Hospital in Marlinton West Virginia. The blaze, caused by a defective fire, was discovered by a nurse who alerted attendants and evacuated patients, including a woman who had just undergone an operation, to a nearby hospital. The hospital is owned and operated by the county.
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United
Marlington
W. Va
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Pocahontas County Memorial Hospital
Botal
Griffiths Challenges All Comers for Heavyweight Title
Open challenge from Tuffy Griffiths seeks elimination program entry ahead of Max Schmeling title defense. Griffiths, 28, says he may not be the world’s best but will quit only if he cannot reach the top. He is hospitalized after a stroke. Jascha Heifetz to debut Stradivarius on national network. Stock market activity shows weekend profit taking and generally lower prices.
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United Press Chicago
Tuffy Griffths
Griffiths
Max Schmeling
James Henry
Ralph Boule
Kearsarge
Durbin Man Charged With Wife's Club Slaying
Frank Hyer fifty of Durbin West Virginia restaurant owner is in jail accused of murdering his wife with a club in their home. After the killing he barricaded himself in his restaurant prompting police to use tear gas to end the standoff.
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Marlington
W. Va
Frank Hyer
Durbin
West Virginia
Hyer
The Truly Great Within the Crowd and Solitude
A concise reflection on virtue and independence. It contrasts easy conformity with the true greatness shown by maintaining personal integrity amid crowds and isolation alike. The passage emphasizes the value of unaffected character.
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Emerson
Holiday Party at 1 0 C F Hall by Rebekahs
The annual Christmas party of the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows, with families, drew a large crowd to the IOOF hall. The program included children recitations, orchestra and vocal solos, quartet numbers, a violin solo, piano duet, and assembly singing. Santa Claus distributed apples candy and gifts to about 125 guests. A Christmas tree and attractive decorations complemented a fine luncheon served by the organizing committee.
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Rebekahs
O. O. P. Hall
Norman York
Yueil
Shearldine
Rosemay Atter
Virginia Reed
Santa Claus
Warn Against Cutting Trees For Christmas
The Journal reports farmers ask a public warning against cutting young pines and hemlock on shelf property for Christmas trees. Trespassing on occupied lands and cutting trees for personal use is noted, with alleged sellers taking truckloads nearby without owner consent or compensation. Prosecutions may follow if abuse continues.
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This Morniny
Cay
Princess and the Plumber opens Rex for three day Fox feature
Fox Movietone presents The Princess and the Plumber starring Charles Farrell and Maureen O'Sullivan. It premieres nationally Monday December 22 with a three day Rex Theatre engagement starting as it opens in major theatres nationwide.
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Fox Singletone
Charles Farriil
Maureen O'Sullivan
Rex
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