Frigid fire tragedy and weather toll hit Gow Hor area
In Gow Hor region a house fire gutted a home of Tyay Monna and family Friday morning amid 22 degree below zero windchill. Firefighters faced severe conditions while locating remains and preventing spread. A separate note from Meadville reports Mrs Blane Joyce Thoburn and family escaped Indian earthquake damage. Powell Motor announces courtesy books policy ending Web 15 1954. Jamestown police chief Nibolm says motorcycle officers join traffic squad on regular beats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa A. Dean
G. Te Ressin
OM. Beardsley
Colprou
Tyay Monna
Moerivild
Snelling
Pink salmon and local notices fill City and Vicinity
City and Vicinity column lists Pink salmon two cans for 27e, delivery by Will J. Wilcox, and a flood of local items. A preempted strike by CWA workers averted a fire at a boarding house on Straient Street. Firemen contained a blaze on the roof from chimney sparks. James W. Lee, retiring after 569 years service, honored at a dinner. Mrs. Julia Hygens injured in a fall. Valentine candy promotions and club meetings noted. Postmaster Milton Smith named acting postmaster at Mayville. Public notices cover court cases, hospital stays, a pre-Lern military ball, and a coroner’s inquiry into a car crash death. Community aid meetings, illness, and upcoming bar association banquet mentioned. Housewarming for the Lille family and various lodge and church happenings fill out the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Wilcox
CWA
Straient
Bred Howard
Chim‘ney
James W. Lee
Titus Villa
Julia Hygens
Meadville
Spencer Hospital
Valentine
Paver
Glover Leaf Club
Doulas Rozelle
East Main Street
Milton
Smith
Mayville
James A. Patley
George H. Fischer
Company
State Armory
C. E. Hollahaugh
Hollahaugh
Arthur Kindewater
Wing Dance Hall
Blooming Valley Road
Charles Headgarther
Ot DuBois
Powell Motor Company
Rooseville Sorenson
Corry
Isador Sobel
Trie
McKean County
Baye
Lawrence
Warren
Evk
Clarion
Crawford
Mercer
Venango
Payer’s
Merrill Lille
Billie Crest
Wast Church Street
C.D. of A
K. of C
Kane
Gordon Rodenburg
Charles Lyman
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Whleh
Luitheran Ladies Aid Society
Chara F
J. A. Martin
Martin
Cincinnati Hospital
Oxford
Advent — Christian Church
Roral
Army Officer Denies Charges Of Assault
Lieut. John N Murtel, a former West Point football star, denied the assault charge in a federal court in San Antonio. On direct examination he said he did not take Miss Blanche Balls, 82, to her home after social events because she was intoxicated.
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San Antonio
Tex
John N Murtel
West Point
Birmtinghaw
Murtel
Blanche Balls
U S Finland Sign Commercial Treaty
Washington through United Press reports Secretary Hull announced a commercial treaty signing between the United States and Finland. The pact aims to expand trade and bolster bilateral relations amid postwar recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Finland
United Press
Washington
Hull
United States
Finlandial Friends Iip Mis
Gas Made From Sewage Dewuse For Heating
A fragment discusses a method using sewage gas to heat buildings. It mentions innovations, potential efficiency, and experimental status. No clear dates or named organizations are given in the readable text.
County P.T.A. Officers Speak at Founder's Day Program
The TegULAR Washington County PTA will hold a Thursday afternoon session at 8:30 in room Nov at the building. Mrs. Robert Henry, president, Mrs. Gels Laidlaw, vice president, and Mrs. Lynn Boone, publicity chairman, will join in the special Founder's Day program. A good attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegular
Wassington Parent-Teachers Association
Eicoke
Robert Henry
Bria County P. A
Mra
Russia fears war with Japan imminent in Trans-Siberian route
The piece notes Russian defenses strengthened along the Trans-Siberian railway as munitions move east to deter Japan. It cites cautious official tone, emphasizes diplomacy with Britain France and Poland, and marks regional tensions amid broader alarm over a potential Japanese aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salliway
Spudiento Amouint
Daganves
Russia
Poland
Gilssia
Pugsta
Germany
Japan
International Tea Delights at Woman's Club on Mott Street
An International Tea at the Woman's Club on Mott Street drew about one hundred guests. Twenty five decorated tables represented nations from Holland to Ireland with guests including George and Martha Washington at a Colonial Table. The program featured Irish, Russian, Mexican, Scotch, Dutch, Indian, French, Swedish, and German dances and songs with performances by Stella Barry, Mary Frances Brooks, Ina Austin, Betty Litz, Barbera Ann Keppel, and other artists assisted by Mabel Stennet and Lillian Barnes. Miss Ina Austin was chairwoman of arrangements, with H A Keppel and several club members aiding in planning and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mott Street
Ways and Means Committee
Holland
Whitland
Germany
Scotland
France
Cuba
Mexico
Sweden
Ireland
Italy
America
Russia
George
Martha Washington
Stella Barry
Mary Frances Brooks
Misa Ina Austin
Betty Litz
Keppel Tiffany
Joseph Sherrick
Star Spanglen Banner
Mabel Stennett
Lillian Barnes
Ina Austin
H. A Keppel
Morris Chapin
Howard Loveland
Dillinger to Stay in Crown Point Jail for Trial
John Dillinger will remain in the Lake County jail in Crown Point Ind until his planned trial for the slaying of East Chicago Patrolman William P O Malley. Sheriff Lillian Holley with Judge Willian J Murray and Prosecutor Robert G Still outlined there is no danger in keeping him local and his trial is set for March 12. A stray line about a fundraising party for a club appears as an incomplete fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
Ind
John Dillinger
Lake County
East Shisago
Lillian Holley
Holley
Willian J. Murray
Robert G. Mstill
Michigan City
Opportunity Club Meeting Brings Members Together
Members of the Opportunity Club met for their regular social and fitness hour at the home of Mrs. Frank Geiger on East Smith Street. Twenty four members attended and planned a silver social for February 28 at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Rey Cafisch led a book review of Anthony Adverse with Miss Dorothy Morrow. Mrs. Geiger was assisted by Mrs. Ernest Schuyley Mrs. Py My Nictnty and Mrs. Apdvay Paris in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opportunity
Frank Geiger
East Smith Street
Presbyterian Church
Rey Cafisch
Dorothy Morrow
Anthony Ad
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Tolls Scottissue
VEAL
Lhe
Wing-Willi Star Stores
Meadville Nuk
Blanéke Joyce Thoburn
Luskasy
India
Saal Re Ae al
Racird M. Nibolm
Jamestown
Police Department
Citizens National
Charles Malmerg
Newland Avenue
Jamestows Sle
Delia Malmberg
Carrie Malmberg
Columbus
John Sandberg
Youngsville
Alex Sandberg
Irving, Pa
Malmberg
Wirst Lutheran Church
Preeholi
Paver's
Gil City
Karl Biale
Apruce Street
Carle Morrison
Jael Dillman
Morrison
Fred Blossom
Glenn Dunlap
J. Twin Zerbe
Spencer Community Aid
Omar Crowell
P.T.A
Abe
Doane
West Main
Lincoln
Washington Street
Dillinger
Opportunity Club Meeting
Hlomrutors, Sr
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