Town Notes and Rumors from the Hometown Beat
A column packed with scattered town chatter. Highlights include radio chatter with Lowell Thomas from Hattinborg attended by Gov. Earle, rumors of a new haberdashery on Center Street, and talk of a theater acquisition by the Blair Brothers at Mercer. Local figures such as Mayor Glen Miller and Fire Chief Andrew Paulson surface amid political and civic notes, with references to relief programs, licensing, and street lighting rate debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Thomas
Hattinborg
George H. Earle
Katheeras Florence Desmond
Atlantic
Dick Paulson
Journal Scribe
Center Street
Glen Miller
Freddie Pusch
Union City High
Charles
Paulson
Joan Reservations
Lanny Rees
Bre
Gilbert Coole
Blair Brothers
Mercer
Igard Badzer
Northside
Third Ward
Building and Loan Assn Names New Officers for 1985
Corry Building and Loan Association reorganization confirms Sam M. Wales as president for the coming year. Officers named include B. M. Jourdet as vice president P. L. Barnes as secretary C B Bentley as treasurer and W L Peake as solicitor. Jourdet replaces Ralph Fogle Barnes replaces W L Spreaman and Bentley replaces Orrin M Hillburg. Fred B York retires as assistant secretary moving to new quarters in the Barlow block to focus on real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Building and Loan Association
Te Association
Barlow Block
Sam M. Wales
Building and Loan Association
B. M. Jourdet
P. L. Barnes
C. 8. Bentley
W. L. Peake
Jourdet
Ralph Fogle
Barnes
V. L. Spreaman
Bentley
Orrin M. Hillburg
Fred &. York
Association
York
Barlow
Rouge Box
Williams and Hillburg, Insurance Agency
Income Tax Exemptions for Married Couples During Year
Revenue Act of 1934 prorates credits for dependents and personal exemptions when marital status changes within the year. Examples show joint vs separate returns and head of family adjustments. A log cabin school in Camdenton, Missouri, remains in use for minors in the district, erected sixty years ago and well maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camdenton
Minils
Chappell Bluff
Grangers Plan Valentine Party at Columbus
Columbus Feb 6 A party honoring Mrs Melissa Howles who leaves for Los Angeles will be held at Lester Howles home. Mrs Howles age 83 will visit sisters Lillian Lamona and Anna Loveland. Many relatives and neighbors attend, plans for a Valentine party at the next Columbus Grange meeting include songs recitations and recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lester Howles
Melissa Howles
Los Angeles
Calif
Lillian Lamona
Anna Lowland
Howles
Mra
Clyde Howles
Dotta
Chicago
Bert Lictus
Irene Lictus
John Wassink
Claude Lictus
Clymer
James Howles
Venango
Herister
Anna Loveland
Merle Boutwell
Warren
John Miler
Lynn Colvin
Perrysburg
N. Y
John Ohrn
Columbus Bridge
Chuir
Glare Gordon
Columb Ius Grange
Ava Dodd
Roger Trisket
Arthur Hill
John Peterson
Jamestown
Hdward Israelson
Union City
Charles Swanson
Sheri Bob Ritelle
Deputy Huff
Johnson
Lyle Cummings
Sheffield
R. Allen
A. G. Mahaffey
Emma Bates
Spring Creek
John Obra
Erie
Fred Strutts
Madrid Paris air line to start May 15
Madrid announces the Madrid Paris air line will begin May 15. Fourteen passenger Douglas planes will depart Madrid at 7:30 a.m. arriving in Paris at 3:40 p.m. and returning by 6:50 p.m. The service, operated by the Spanish Air Lines, links Madrid with Paris and enables same day connections to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Bern, and Warsaw. The line also carries mail and has an accident-free six-year record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Ziffren
United Press
Madrid
Paris
Spain
Europe
Barceloa
Rome
London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Berne
Warsaw
Spanish Aerie
Barcelona
Valencia
Seville
Canary Islands
Palma
Mallorca
Panthers Rout Washington and Jefferson in 57 30 Victory
United Press reports Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Washington and Jefferson 57 to 30 in Washington. Emerick led scoring with 14 points, Davis added eight for W J, as Pitt dominated after a 30 12 halftime edge and kept the visitors scoreless early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panthers
Washington and Jefferson
United Press
Washington
Pittsburgh Panthers
Washington & Jefferson
Pittsburgh
Emerick
Davis
Guard
Presidenta
Aera
Navy
Academy balloting begins for 1934 film performers
Hollywood February list shows Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Norma Shearer among nominees. Executive committee selected six from which one star will win at the February 27 banquet. Balloting opens on outstanding production and categories include best director, original writing, songs, musical scoring, cartoon, comedy and novelty with multiple titles named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Hollywood
Academy of Motion Picture Art and Science
Clark Gable
William Powell
Frank Morgan
Claudette Colbert
Grace Moore
Norma Shearer
Paramounts
the Barretts
Wimpare Street
Rothchild
Frank Tapia
Victor Shey
Zinger
W. 5
van Dyke
the Hideout
Vinent Youmans
Edward Wisey
Gus Kahn
Continental
Don Conrail
Hert Magidson
Ralph Rainger
Leo’ Robin
Anil “Guy
Thiel College marks 70th anniversary in Greenville
Green ville Pa Feb 6 Thiel College celebrated Tuesday the 70th anniversary of its founding. Founders Day featured a chapel address by Right Rev John Chamberlain Ward bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Erie and a trustee. Alumni guest Dr T J Roth recalled as the only living member of the first graduating class now professor emeritus. Women were admitted from founding with Miss Celinda Cook of 1876 recalling early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Thial College
John Chamberlain Ward
Episcopal Diocese of
Erie
Thiel Board of Trustees
T. 3. Roth
Roth
William Passagant
Pennsylvania
Ruth
Monaca
Thiel
Lutheran Church College
Celinda Cook
Miss Cook
Furnished Rooms for Rent at 127 Gould Street
Five furnished rooms with private bath and entrance at 127 Gould Street. Includes reasonably priced options and a plan reference Plane 923, 419. Contact for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould Street
Large Still Is Seized at Jamestown
Six government agents from Buffalo seized a 750 gallon copper still with an eighteen foot copper column in a house at 406 Fairmount avenue Jamestown. Basie Trusso, 28, of 408 Fairmount avenue, was arrested for violating the Internal Revenue Laws and will face a hearing today before U S Commissioner Edward R Bootey. Authorities also took equipment used to operate the distillery, marking one of the largest seizures in the region since repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamessown
Bobs
Buffalo
Fairmount Avenue
Basie Trusso
United States
Edward R. Bootey
Dominion of Canada Governing Structure Notes
A brief overview states the Dominion of Canada is self governing within the British empire. It mentions the governor general is appointed by the crown and has held titled status, reflecting the ceremonial role in the constitutional framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
British Empire of
Commonwealth of Uulions
Sidewalk plan studied at Franklin city council
Franklin Feb 6 A proposal to fund new sidewalls by the RWD with the city supplying equipment and supervision was presented to the City Council by Councilman Gilliland. Property owners would supply materials for the walks. cost estimated 14 cents per square foot, about 36 dollars for 18 feet frontage. A needs survey could align sidewalk work with Federal housing loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
RWD
King Glland
Gillheed
CWD
Abbi
Former Ridgway Athlete Hurt in Automobile Crash
A Dickinson Seminary student named LuLy Je Ly of Ridgway sustained serious injuries in a Saturday crash near Blossburg. Five Dickinson students were in the car en route to Mansfield to play basketball. the vehicle skidded on ice, struck a telephone pole, and narrowly avoided an embankment.
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Lloyd Stowe
American Legion
Ainney
Erie County
Congress
Antler
Elks’ Club
Gil
Christensen Motors
Crayford County
Unis
Geral Paige
Columbus Hay
George Arliss
House of Rothehlle
Enem
Rex
Joe Desmond
Maurice Breene
Ralph
Creary
Avhill
House of Representatives
Rin Cavity
Warrén Lao
Gerry
BT. N
Building & Loan Als
Grangers
Columbus News
Harry B. Smith
MacInnes Steel Company
Cleveland
Mickey and
Hisma
E. E. Guignon
Pitt Swamps
J. Cagers
Austin
Tex
Texas
Thiel College
Ness Powers
Member
Federal Reserve System
Ridgway
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