Transcontinental flight by Hawks and Grubb awe inspires nation
The United Press reports Captain Frank Hawks and mechanic Oscar Grubb completed a 2700 mile nonstop flight from Los Angeles to New York in a Lockheed Vega. They battled gale winds and heavy weather, landing safely at Roosevelt Field after 18 hours. Hawks described flying between 5000 and 14000 feet through sleet and clouds while Grubb pumped fuel in a cramped cabin. The crew receives a hero’s reception at City Hall with the plane on exhibit at Grand Central Palace.
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United Press
New York
Roosevelt Field
Korea
Gapl
Hawkes
Oscar Grubb
Ayilstion
Los Angeles
Beers
Art Goebel
Hawks
Grubb
Goubb
Long Island Field
Aly
Lerse
Roowelly N. M
West Virginia
New Jersey
Middle ‘West
Texas
Indiana
Ohio
Hays
Burnishjee
City Hall
James J. Walker
New York aviation + 1
Grand Central
Polace
Franke
Art Goshel
Junior Circle Lutherans Meet Open House Briefing
The Junior Circle Lutherans held an enthusiastic open house meeting with coffee cake and sandwiches served. Irving Manley will speak on his Holy Land trip February 12 at 7:30 PM, showing costumes and collected articles. Hawks will deliver a speech over WOR radio.
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Irving Manley
Holy Land
Dill Steel Chain Care Steps From Old Notebook
A terse note describes dull buelles on a steel chain. It advises placing the chain in a box with fine emery dust, closing it, and shaking vigorously. When the dust shows signs of working, brush away residue and repeat as needed to restore brightness.
Mother and Son Struck by Automobile in Franklin
At Liberty and 12th streets in Franklin on Monday evening, Mrs. Gerald Grider and her 4 year old son Joan were struck by a car driven by Claire Gulnac of Fisher Clarion County. The driver stopped, offered aid, and police were notified. Both victims sustained severe bruises and possible internal injuries. They were taken to a physician's office and then home. The boy slipped on ice, causing Mrs. Grider to collapse as the car approached. the vehicle rear wheels struck both pedestrians, dragging the boy briefly.
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Franklin
Liberty
12Th
Airlock
Gerald Cridér
Joan
Claire Guinse
Ob Fisher
Clarion County
Isiancé
Large crowds attend evangelistic services at Piroh Baptist Church
A full auditorium filled early as Blackmore and the Blackmore party drew large crowds to the evangelistic service at Piroh Baptist Church. Rev Blackmore spoke on influence as a mighty human power, stressing that it can aid or corrupt and that even the cultured can spread bad influence. The program featured Prof Lee Whittlesey singing Beneath the Cross of Jesus and a Whittlesey concert planned for the High School Auditorium tonight.
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Piroh Baptist Church
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Blackmore Party
Jesus
Lee Whittlesey
High School
Blackmore
Whittlesey
LeJeune Retires From Marines to Command Pacific Forces
Washington Feb 6 General John A LeJeune announced his retirement from active service with 22 months remaining and will assume command of the Marine Corps area on the Pacific coast with headquarters in San Francisco. Mr and Mrs W R Lewis of Tria ite were in the city for a brief visit.
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Oil City Trust Wit Eae
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Ford Motor Company
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