Midnight Mass Celebrated in Two Churches
Christmas observance at St Elizabeths and St Thomas Catholic churches begins at midnight with high mass. New main altar at St Elizabeths to be blessed Jan 18 by Bishop Gannon. Choirs perform carols and selections. Benediction follows. services conclude with Mendelssohn march. At St Thomas the midnight mass features Edward’s High School orchestra and a Rosewig Mass in G with choir and soloists. services continue with hourly masses on Thursday.
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St. Elizabeth’s
St. Thomas’ Catholic
St. Elizabeth's Church
Vitus J. Reiser
Shoir
John Mark Gannon
D. CM. L
Erie
Concone
Athalia
Mendelssohn
Clifton A. Weber
Ruth Hecker
St. Thomas
St. Edward's High School Orchestra
Nina Haskins
Mises Coletta Burkhardt
Coletta Burkhardt
Marolins
Ray Bensink
Pat Burkhart
Rosewig
Yeeserss
Benedictus
Agnus Dei
Louis Beige
T. Dempsey
Stella Barry
Anna Shields
Costella Ressler
Kightlinger
Rita Keleherakos
James ‘Sullivan
Plorence Lynch
Chas. Hoffmaster
Percy Clark
James Hickey
James Sullivann
B. Dempsey
Opening Session Set For Pennsylvania Legislature
United Press reports Harrisburg will convene on January 6 to elect presiding officers for both chambers. Caucuses begin January 5, with a recess before Governor elect Pinchot’s oath on January 20. Democrats hold 20 House seats and 4 Senate seats. Republicans hold the rest.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State
House
Lywelve Yelack
Gover
Nor
Gifford Pinchot
Reston
Senate
Christmas Miracles and the Timeless Spirit of Giving
An editorial reflection recalls childhood Christmas delights and contrasts with modern commercialization. It urges renewed focus on love, generosity, and the infant Jesus message of peace, noting the enduring magic of humble acts. Merry Christmas.
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Jesus
Newspapers in Criminal Justice Debate at Chamber Symposium
A Chamber of Commerce symposium explored the role of newspapers in crime and justice. Participants debated whether press reporting aids justice, unduly influences crime, or should be legally regulated, noting readers may shape opinions as rumors spread beyond the newsroom.
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Pommel
Daily News
Sonyone
Uie
Philanthropy and Endowments in Modern Giving
The article discusses a doctor who left a large gift to a medical school with no conditions, urging trustees to use it wisely. It contrasts two philanthropy approaches: restricted bequests for a distant future and flexible funds for present needs managed by informed trustees. The piece argues present-focused giving often yields longer lasting recognition.
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Ves
Should Be Told a Lot of People Can't Make Speeches
A Florida Times article notes many people struggle with public speaking and few are aware of this difficulty. It discusses common causes such as nerves and lack of preparation and suggests practical tips to improve delivery.
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Florida Times-Volon
Railroad Agent Promoted as Erie Post Filled by Hazelton Man
Twenty years back notes announce Thomas A. Robert promoted from local Pennsylvania Railroad agent to Erie position. John H. Martin of Hazelton named successor here. Also mentioned are H. E. Manley receiving pin at Sunday school Christmas event and a near express strike thwarted by rain. Salvation Army distributed Christmas baskets to about 75 families. Dr and Mrs M. W. Christie to Columbus for Christmas with their son. Glen Meeker of Meadville visits, reporting pleasant Meadville with birds singing and flowers blooming.
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Thomas A. Robert
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie
John H. Martin
Hazelton
Daily Lessons in English: Facile and Misused Words
W L Gordon warns against saying I think your gown is lovely and suggests simpler phrasing. He covers facile meaning easily done and not difficult, urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily.
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W. L. Gordon
Daily Quiz Answers From Yesterday's Questions
Answers recap with five items: standard gauge for American railways is 4 feet 8.5 inches. The Lidn of the North refers to a misread phrase. fish that births live young includes the surfperch and guppy types. the world's oldest empire is generally cited as Egypt or Sumer depending on framing. first to soar the U.S. Treasury question yields Sir Thomas Lipton and North Carolina as a noted answer.
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Treasury
Width of circular ring between concentric circles
Two circles share a center with outer and inner radii 182 and 88 inches. The ring width equals 182 minus 88, giving 94 inches. The provided text mixes unrelated arithmetic and a gambling style answer. ignore extraneous lines and state the diameter-based result.
Graft Indictments In War Memorials Case Uncovered
In Cattaraugus County a grand jury handed down eleven secret indictments uncovering graft and irregularities in the placing of tombstones for veterans. Court attaches say the charges involve public officials in the memorial project.
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Lipts Valle
Cattaraugus County
Legislators Plan Air Trip to Harrisburg
Erie legislators John Schreck Joseph Ziesenheim and Norbert Witzgerald will fly from Hine County Airport to Harrisburg on January 5 to attend the opening of the 1931 General Assembly. The trio will travel with a local pilot to reach the session starting the next day.
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Erie
Erie County
Harrisburg
General Assembly
John Schreck
Joseph Ziesenheim
Norbert Witzgerald
Hine County
Sands Named Deputy Warden of Erie County Prison
Harry Sands of 504 Sassafras street was appointed deputy warden of the Erie county prison succeeding the late James Henry. The prison board praised Sands for his years of service as guard and approved the appointment unanimously on the warden Matt Hess's recommendation. John Schnes of 1226 German street was named guard to replace Sands with Sands earning 120 per month and Schnes 150.
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Brin
Harry Sands
Sassafras Street
Erie County
James Henry
Prison ‘Board
Sands
Yerra
Matt Hess
Hess
John Schnes
German Street
Mayor Charles H. Kline Plans Christmas Open House
Pittsburgh December 24 Mayor Charles H. Kline announced a double celebration at his home for Christmas day. He will turn 60 tomorrow and hundreds of callers greeted him during an open house at his office today.
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Pittsburgh
Charles H. Kline
Kline
Five Best Radio Features on Holiday
A 1920 United Press listing outlines top radio features for the holiday evening. Bert Lown's orchestra on WIZ at 5:20 and 8:15 features Landt trio and White on NBC. Hamilton Watch program on WABC CBS at 8:45, Arco birthday party on WEAF 9:20, and Melody moments on WHAP 0:20 p.m.
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United Press
WABC
CBS
Bert Lown
WIZ
NBC
Landt
White
Hamilton
WEAF
Akron youths face hold-up charges in bank robbery
Two Akron youths ill Graystock 22 and Louis Francis 22 were arrested by Pittsburgh detectives and returned to Pittsburgh to face complicity charges in the November 13 Perry State Bank robbery. Both were armed but did not resist.
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United Press
AKRON
Ill Graystock
Louis Francis
Pittsburgh
Perry State Banke
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Emmett Curtis longtime Columbus residents celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the home of their nephew Carlton Curtis and family at two oclock A basket of yellow chrysanthemums and other gifts were presented. The couple have been residents of Columbus many years.
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Emmett Curtis
Columbus
Happiness Grows At Our Own Firesides Not Neighbors Gardens
The article reflects on personal contentment arising from home life rather than seeking happiness in others’ possessions or gardens. It emphasizes self reliance and mindful domestic joy as the source of lasting satisfaction.
Reclaiming Scraps In U S Metal Salvage Boom
The salvaging of waste metals in the United States has grown into a one billion dollar industry with three hundred million dollars annually from scrap iron and steel reclaiming.
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United States
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