State Meeting Opens at New Castle With 2000 Delegates
Miss Ruby McCullough and Ralph S. Dewey left for New Castle to attend the Pennsylvania State Educational Association opening with 2000 delegates at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The two day event includes more than 20 department conferences and a round table, tackling constitutional modification and retired teachers’ allowances among other topics. sessions cover art, supervision, higher education and vocational education with speakers Dr William M Davidson and C R Foster among those listed.
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Ruby McCullough
Ralph S. Dewey
Corry
Ameni
New Castle
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
William M. Davidson
Pittsburgh
C. R. Foster
State ‘Teachers’ College
Indiana
John Keith
Pennsylvania
Increase in Wheat Acreage Reported in State
Harrisburg December 26 United Press reports a two percent rise in winter wheat acreage in Pennsylvania for 1929, totaling about 1,445,000 bushels compared with 1,128,000 the previous year. Rye plantings remain near last year with 125,000 acres cultivated and a 90 percent condition, versus 91 percent in December 1928.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Federal
Sime Point
Captured After Long Chase Involves Bank Robbery
Samuel Rex Snyder, linked to a November 27 Lib Benwood Bank heist of $910, was arrested after a chase spanning the country. He allegedly entered the bank and demanded cash with a gun, according to police chief George Kessler.
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United Wrogs
Benwood
W. Va
Samuel
Rex” Snyder
Lib Benwood Bank
Hillywood
Calle
George Kessler
Snyder
Banest Novo
Automobile plows into merry makers injuring seventeen
A Christmas celebration at the village tree ended when an automobile driven by Stanley Rankowiski struck a line of waiting children. Seventeen were injured, including Betty Richardson who was knocked unconscious. Rankowiski, his wife, and Ben Lemary were detained by police as the mayor and other officials sustained serious injuries. The event took place in Cherry Crenk on December 26 at 9 o'clock.
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Stanley Rankowisk
Ute Straet
Rankowiski
Jamestown
Mary
Ben Lemary
G. Sheldon Frost
Masonic Lodge
Betty Richardson
L. B. Richardson
Canine Owners Urged to Secure 1930 Licenses
Harrisburg officials warn dog owners that all dogs must be licensed by January 15, 1930. Violators face fines up to 100 dollars and 30 days in jail. Licenses issued by county treasurers. applications via justices, magisters, or treasurers. Enforcement aims to protect livestock wildlife and public health.
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Harrisburg
Secretary of Agriculture
C. G. Jordan
John J. Pasamore
Dbrity
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Golden Egg Gene Baffles St. Paul Cook
In St Paul on December 26 Mrs Cora Warren found a gold nugget inside a Christmas goose she prepared for the oven. The nugget measures about a quarter inch in diameter and is described as a remarkable, fortune altering discovery within a domestic kitchen item.
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ST. Paul
Cora Warren
Joan Lowell and husband reconciled at sea again
Joan Lowell reports that she and Thompson Buchanan are renewing their marriage voyage. She cites the squall as over and patches as sewn, reversing earlier talk of divorce after his play flop and her book’s success.
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United Press
NEW York
Joan Lowell
Thompson Buchanan
Buchanan
Joan
Pennsylvania
50 50 Plea and Sentence in Yonkers City Court
In Yonkers on Christmas Day Judge Boote heard Stephen Dock plead 80 percent guilty and 80 percent not guilty as he recounted drinking celebrations. Dock said a remarking acquaintance owed him money and he was struck with a brick, becoming unconscious but not drunk. The judge granted a suspended sentence amid a 50-30 split in reasoning.
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Univeg
Yonkers
Boote
City Court
Stephen Dock
Dock
City Council to Meet Monday for Year End Cleanup
City officials plan their final meeting of the year to clear remaining business before the new administration takes office. Mayor Bracken, councilmen Loveland and Leach, and City Controller Wiles retire. The incoming mayor and council members arrive January 7 to sworn in. Kingsley DeRosay family from Philadelphia to spend Christmas with local residents.
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Olin W. Bracken
CG. T. Alexander
B. A. Wi. Hams
M. Leo Muldeciele Witty
James P Brown
Charley C. Wiles
Bracken
Loveland
Leach
New Year's holiday and local events headline Corry area
A mixed local chronicle notes New Year's observations and civic ties. The Associated Guy and Electric System reported net income of 41 703 759 for the year ending November 80th, up 22 750 041 or 120 percent. Axel Levin eyed as mayoral pick for Jamestown police chief. Roberta Long and Earl Drake won sleds in a Guessing Contest. Corry hardware store thanks patrons for Christmas party success. Rex theatre offered Proxen River with Little Dave Id Lee and Rin Tin Tin. Desert Song slated for Monday and Tuesday with a midnight show. Carry High School to host a hotel Corry banquet and Masonite hall dance. Inen Meensker showcased two sketches. The Canaries to play music at Oud Retlows. 15 percent of motor vehicle owners mailing checks to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for 1920 plates use State Highway Department as payee.
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Guy and Electric System
Blatt Higs
Daveid Lee
Rin-Tin-Tin
Nine Star
Rex Theatre
Rex
Nev
Inen Meensker
Joon
Btks
Canaries
Oud Retlows' Hall
Bureau of Motor Vehicles Moves to Revenue Department
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles becomes part of the Department of Revenue effective June 1, consolidating collection of all taxes and fees due the Commonwealth and handling related insurance matters.
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The
State Highway Department
Department of Revenue
Witch
Commonwealth
Tennis Queen on Honeymoon Ends In Ocean Cruise
San Pedro dispatch reports Helen Wills Moody, the world’s top women’s tennis player, and husband Moody Jr. aboard the yacht Galatea on a holiday cruise from San Pedro. They sailed for unknown destinations near Catalina Island with a two month supply, expected return in three weeks. Robberies in Pittsburgh total $790 with jewelry stolen from Mrs. J. Young and numerous small losses noted over the holiday.
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United Pree
San Pedro
Calif
Paciflo Preferiole Moody, Jr
Helen Wills Moody
Galates
Cutdllnn
Moodys
Pittsburgh
J. Young
Wasi
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Hubby
Newhouse “Shoehouse
North Center Street
Carry, Pa
Kingsley
DeRosay
Kingsley, Jr
Philadelphia
D. Warren DeRosay
Niles
Axel Levin
Carlson
Chauliuqua
Roberta Long
West
Frederic Street
Earl Drake
Grace Street
He i
Guignon Han Ware
Corry Lodge Bf Tiks
Carry
Hotel
Beatrice
Grimshaur
South Seas
Beatrice Grimshaw
Grimshaw
the Journal
Oil City Trustee
George
John
Bob
Citizens National Bank
Eugene Downe Fale
Murfalo
Chow City
Downey
Howe
Fon
Opie
Areleraz
Edward Hunt
Sakeley
Chare
Grdense
E Witty
Phikt Co
Teitler
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