Flick Given 610 12 Years In Penitentiary
In Franklin on February 11, Floyd Flick and John Gidders faced second degree murder sentences for the death of Walter Powell. Flick received not less than six nor more than twelve years at the Western Penitentiary with hard labor. Gidders, who pleaded guilty, faces nine to seventy nine years with credit for time served since Powell’s death. Judge Parker noted the duty to deduct time already served, with Gidders having served about six weeks for felonious assault.
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Franklin
Venango County
Floyd Flick
Oil City
John Gidders
Walter Powell
Western Penitentiary
Gidders
Powell
Parker
P. A. Wilbert
Coliises
Card Party Raises Funds for Corry Club Scholarship
A well attended card party added a goodly sum to the Corry Business and Professional Women's Club scholarship fund. The committee included Miss Helen Morrell, Miss Mildred Goring, Miss Lena Merker, and Mrs. Eva Capwell. Twenty one bridge tables earned awards for Miss Arlene Haight, Miss Harriet Myers, Mia W. G. Young, and Mrs. Elsie Nichols. Heart shaped cookies and coffee were served at 11 o'clock with St Valentine decorations throughout.
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Corry
St. Valentine's
Heating problem at Senior High solved
The Board of Education announced that heating troubles at the Senior High building are now resolved. Investigation showed distribution of air currents caused past issues, not furnace defects. The system closes cold air drafts before school, circulates warmer air first, and is expected to cut gas use and prevent classroom cold spells.
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Board of Education
Charles S. Monroe
Monroe
Dague Visited by Aged Father in Jail Visit
Glenn Dague awaiting trial for slaying highway patrolman Brady Paul has seen his father for the first time in months. The visiting moment occurred in Lawrence county jail as the elder man rose from a sick bed to embrace his son and vow to stand by him. Detention Officer Dunlap said Homer Schroeder, the divorced husband of Mrs. Schroeder, plans to travel east to claim Donnie, the couple’s four year old son, who is a state witness. Donnie accompanied his mother and Dague on the ride that ended with the shooting.
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United Press
New Castle
Glenn Dague
Ire Schroeder
Brady Paul
Dague
Lawrence County
Anti-Som
Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Meeting Report
The auxiliary to Lieut Clyde D Wilcox Post No 121 Spanish War Veterans met at the VFW home on West Washington. Attending were Mrs Bertha McKnight and Mrs M Jennison of Pittsburgh and Mrs Mayme Condrin of Oil City. Two members were initiated and Mrs Mary Parkhurst was installed as assistant conductress by Mrs Condrin. After the meeting members joined for social hour and refreshments. J H Martin returned home after a visit in Sunbury with relatives.
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Clyde D. Wilcox
West Washington Street
Bertha McKnight
M. Jennison
Pittsburgh
Mayme Condrin
Oil City
Mary Parkhurst
Condarin
John I Commandery
Firm tone at stock market opening today
New York Feb 11 A firm tone was shown at the opening with steel unchanged at 181 1 2 while many industrials rails and oils advanced fractionally. Trading was quiet with a block of 5 000 Curtiss-Wright at 91, Auburn Auto up, Fox Film A 5 000 shares at 90, Westinghouse Air Brakes 47, and Canadian Pacific 220 1 3. Continuous fractional gains in rail stocks and small climbs elsewhere, steadying mix.
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New York
Curtiss-Wright
Auburn Auto
Fox Film A
Westinghouse
North American
Standard
Canadian Pacific
St. Paul Preferred
Missouri-Kansas-Texas
Pennsylvania
Delaware
General Toots
Common
Fox
Marly
SPARTA AREA NEWS NOTES AND FAMILY VISITS
Sparta and vicinity report a forearm fracture of 15 year old Harry Peck after a car crank accident. Local residents attend the Sparta Grange anniversary program with over 50 in attendance. families visit in town, and multiple residents travel to nearby towns for illness or events. Social gatherings include card clubs, home entertainments, and a Valentine themed decor.
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Spartansburg
Harry Peck
Joseph Peck
Hatchtown
W. H. Ernest
Ralph W. Webb
Brockton
N. Y
Edward Bullock
Mae
Priscilla Senior
Townville
Charles Rota
Albert Scouten
Britton Run
Wave T
Blakeslee
Sparta Grange
Arnoon
Grange
Wiy Schreckengost
Erie
Ray
Nancy ‘Thompson
Barbara Webb
Charles Dougherty
Jack
George Shingledecker
Ol City
A. W. Jude
Death of Wilbur L. Reed At Harlington Tex
Wilbur L. Reed died Sunday afternoon at a Harlington hospital after weeks as a patient following injuries from an auto accident. Remains to be brought home with arrival expected Thursday. Sympathy extended to Mrs. E. H. Gillette of Townville and other relatives.
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John Pulham
Wes
Wilbur L. Reed
Harlington
Tex
Reed
E. H. Gillette
Townville
Mia
Charles Scarein
Arthur Cox , Jr
Hatchtown
Guy M. Fish
W. P. Burlingham
Meadville
Pythians Plan Card Party At Pythian Hall
Plans are completed for a card party to be hosted by the Pythian Sisters on Wednesday evening. The public is invited to attend. Lunch will be served and awards will be presented. A large crowd is hoped for at the Pythian Hall.
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Hanls
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Hall
Dick Itn Viola Eort of Timers Played With the Seasons
Unclear fragmentary text references a violinist or music scene. Names and details are unreadable. unable to identify concrete persons, places, or events to form a reliable summary card.
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Viola Eort
Timers
Nee Don’t Hide Ye 1 Use a Reflect of 1e Chicago
A brief note reflects on public image and language from Chicago in a reflective tone. It notes attention to phrasing, visibility, and the impact of wording on perception. The piece underscores clarity and openness in public discourse.
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Chicago
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