Spartansburg Firemen Host Annual Christmas Party
Dec 27 in Spartansburg fire hall locals and families shared an oyster supper and gift exchange. The town noted church programs and holiday messages, with residents planning after New Year welcomes for a returning resident and several local visits across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartansburg
Spartensburg Firemen
Paul Gleason
Spencer Mills
Harrisville
Helen Smith
Mle. Chirch
Baptist Church
Updegraph
Clarion
Pa Rey
Mys
Hore
M. B
Jennie Schreckengost
R. V. Shreve
Jimm’e
Anna Shreve
Raymond McBride
Ripley
N. Y
Alton
Ohio
Edna Titus
D. V. Kinney
Rev
Charles Kinney
Olean
F Flagg
Portagevile
Titus Usu
Richard Winans
Havel
Hattie Snapp
Unioh Cly
Lyrle Mundock
Mix
Mary Holford
Arccher Ard
Robert Holford
Lincolnville
Bruce Shreve
District WPA Quota Slashed Ten Per Cent
December 27 reporting Erie WPA district branch manager Gily C Cleaver says the WPA quota will be reduced in two five percent steps. He plans further payroll cuts through February to meet orders from Harrisburg, citing high administrative costs and Christmas holiday delays. He aims to minimize district office expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebru Grubth
Gily C. Cleaver
Erie
WIPA
WPA
Harraburg
Cleaver
Erle
Grange Scores Daylight Time Protest in Dunkirk Area
Grange in Chautauqua County protests Daylight Saving Time next year citing early milking hours and farm schedules. Dunkirk voted down advancing clocks. Silver Creek did not, while rural residents voiced opposition. Local social notes mention visitors Miss Helen Scarem and Miss Naomi Hutchison, and mention of W F Major’s death with services planned in O City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Chautauqua County
Silver Creek
Helen Scarem
Slippery Rock
Reba Robinson
Naomi Hntchison
Philadelphia
Elliott Hutchison
Pele and
Sunt
J. C. Crosby George Davis
W. F. Major
Oi City
Rose How
Mary and
Sophia Riley
Brie
Vincent Riley
Mir
Prank Firth
Somerans
Celoton
Verne Squier
Matches Fire in Pocket Injures Vinita Youth
Clyde Crawfort in Vinita Ohio suffered painful burns after matches in his pocket ignited when he stood too near a stave. He thrust his hand into the pocket to extinguish the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Ohio
Clyde Crawfort
Woman and husband in fatal assault case ends in death
Mrs Margaret Sabol 40 of 842 H 21th Street died Sunday in St Vincent hospital. No marks found of assault. death by natural causes ruled. Husband George Sabol previously charged with assault and battery, but discharged after a hearing with no evidence. Related family conflict cited by August Reigel, father of Mrs Sabol. Also notes 88 year old harness shop owner El Ry Birk of Bucyrus celebrating his tenth year in business since 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sabol
21Th Street
George Sabol
Asault
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sabol
Hatch Hollow
Union City
Perlie Chapel
August Reigel
Steet
Reigel
City Streets Department
James Lonergan
Attornney
John Galbo
Bucyrus
Ry Birk
Special events mark 1939 farm show in Harrisburg
Harrisburg on December 27 announces the 1939 Pennsylvania farm show closing attractions on January 20 and 21. A grand horse show with a new Farm Show Arena features a historic night pageant, an all breeds parade, and ties to the National Horse Show with a hackney pony outfit. Additional features include polo, fox-hunt hounds parade, high jumping horses, and military mounts attracting farmers and horse enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
United States
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Bedford
Fallston, Md
Warren county agricultural conservation committee names
F M Ludwig of Akeley U2 was reelected chair. new officers include Zibe L King Akeley as vice chairman. William J Armitage of Spring Creek RD1 joins as committee member. N Dodd Columbus RD1 and J Morav ek Warren RD2 named first and second alternates. Frank B Miller reelected secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Spring Creek
Warren
F. M. Ludwig
Akeley
U. 2
Warren County Agricultral Conservation Committee
Zibe L
King Akeley
R. D
William J. Armitage
N. ©. Dodd
John Mora Vek
Frank B. Miller
Treasuer
Dick Lyons Named First Alternate to West Point
Dick Lyons of Port Allegany and formerly of this city has been named first alternate to an appointment to West Point. The appointment came through Congressman Robert Rich. Lyons is currently attending the University of Pennsylvania and friends hope the academy appointment will materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Lyons
Mra. Ac. Lyons
Port Allegany
West Point
Robert Rich
University of Pennsylvania
Military Academy
Erie program threatened by funding gaps in 1939
Brim Dec 27. A $67 000 WPA program for Millcreek Mill Creek Park Glenwood Bank wall and storm sewer work may be doomed in 1939 if federal appropriations fail. Washington reports show uncertainty as WPA funds hinge on Congress action when it reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Millereele
Glenwood Park
WEA
Washington
Congress
Woodsman Gust Haut Found Dead in Ditch in Sheffield
Gust Haut, about 56, a woodsman long employed in Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company camps, was found dead in a ditch in Shemherd township near Saybrook. Coroner Lowry and local officers ruled death due to exposure after Haut had been lodged in Westup Saturday and later seen at the Olaf Larson camp.
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Sparta
State Burton
State College
Glenn Burton
Philco
Tunis
Philes
Callaet
Philcos
Root’s Furniture Store
Hatch Hollow Man
Echase & Sanborn
Loblaw’s
NelfServ
Cgrocatartan
Park Club
Orchard Park
Ontario
City Chicken Legs
Frankfurters
Clarence Wallace
Chrysler
Plymouth
First Ave
Desmond
Dial
ON the Avenue
Gerry Hospital
Crawford M. Woods Co
Desmond Service
Holly Wallpaper & Paint
Suy E. Rogers
Franz Furniture Store
L. Spiesman Shoe Store
Willi
Heinz Baby Food
Rossbacher Insurance Agency
Vory
Lindsley Pharmacy
Guy E. Rogers
Reliable
Crawford M. Woods Company
Ivanhoe
J. L. Spiesman
Wing
Richard
Rossbacher
Insurance Agency
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