Boat operator faces sentence in deaths in river tragedy
Pittsburgh February 26 Charles J Reilly Jr 36 Verona faces a possible year in prison and 3000 fine for criminal negligence in the drowning of four people in the Allegheny River after a motorboat overturned near Dam No 3 Acme lonia Reilly pilot of the vessel was found guilty yesterday by Federal Judge Nelson McVicar Acquitted of a similar charge was owner James McHugh 25 of Chicago Judge McVicar tried the pair last week after they waived their right to a jury trial
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Au Btovomiederes
Pittsburgh
Charles J. Reilly, Jr
Verona
Allegheny River
Reilly
Ovest
Nelson McVicar
James McHugh
Chicago
McVicar
Dozen Beaver County youths begin serving jail terms
Dozen Beaver County youths were sent to jail on burglary convictions in Beaver, Pennsylvania, with sentences ranging from six months to 9 to 18 years. The youths, all under 21, admitted staging the thefts between December and February 15, with the largest theft totaling 6459. Jack Wilson, 20, near Monaca received the 9 to 18 year penitentiary term.
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Beaver
Beaver County
Jack Wilson
Monaca
Oil City Pastor Keynote at College Women's Club Meet
Oil City pastor Dr. G Mason Cochran spoke to about 40 College Women's Club members on Good Tidings for Dare Hours The meeting at Mrs L M Douglas home included nominations by a committee and plans to assist local high school girls choosing colleges Mrs Roger Brown named chair for this activity New members welcomed and next meeting to feature W Bracke Sr as speaker Numerous local residents and visitors attended and traveled from nearby towns for the event
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Oil City
G. Mason Cochran
Second Presbyterian Church
College Women's Club
Cochran
L. M. Douglas
Whats Street
Eland Johnston
Joseph Guignon
J. B. Beerlein
A. Bruce Smith
Lena Mae Paden
W. Bracke, Sr
Columbus Grange Meeting Reported
Columbus Grange No. 875 met last evening at the Town Hall with 20 members and two Corry Grange guests present. The program opened with song and remarks on radios, then a discussion on favorite radio programs and radio timing for milk ing, followed by a dialogue. Plans were made for a box lunch on March and the next meeting is set for March 10.
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Serum Asensink
Columbus
Town Hall
Corry
Wax
Charles Henry
Albert Sandbuns
Alber Sandbure
Paul Trisket
Andrew Christensonj
Gerald Bensink
Ronald Volk
Gera Bensink
Worth Harmmond
DeForest Bindley
Arthur Hill
Leann’ Volk
Lawrence Miller
Kiwanis Club Meeting At Phoenix Hotel Awards Given
Kiwanis Club met at the Phoenix Hotel with Vice President Harry Hall presiding in the absence of president Hany Barach. Awards were presented for service years to several members. Saul Cesne of Philip Morris spoke on smoking issues and free samples were distributed. An inter-club meeting with Millcreek Kiwanis is planned next week.
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Kiwanis Club
Phoenix Hotel
Harry Hall
Hany Barach
James Harper
Avthur Martin
Paul Crowell
Lynn Rice
Dorr Clark
Charles Gresham
Hasty Hall
Frank Grice, Jr
Walter Auer
Saul Cesne
Philip Morris Cigarette Company
Millcreek Kiwanis Club
Mrs John Downey Honored At Farewell Dinner
Joan Downey was guest of honor at a farewell dinner hosted by the Gary-Jamestown Miz Co girls. Twenty one attended at the Blue Bonnet Hotel and she received a personal gift from her associates.
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Joan Downey
Blue Bonnet Hotel
Gary-Jamestown Miz. Co
Stahimsn Couple Welcome Daughter at Concord Street
A daughter was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Fussell Stahimsn at Corry Memorial Hospital. The newborn adds joy to the family living at 70 Concord Street.
Langhurst Twins Birthday Party at Maple Avenue
A birthday party Saturday honored Larry and Gary Langhurst, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Reddo Langhurst, aged nine. Attendees enjoyed a theatre outing, then returned to the Langhurst home for refreshments including decorated cake, fruit drinks, and minis. Jacqueline Paulson assisted, guests received gifts.
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Langhurst
Saturay
Larry
Gary Langhurst
Reddo Langhurst
Maple Avenue
Washington
Jacqueline Paulson
Botl
Luncheon Bridge Club Met Yesterday at The Derry Den
The Luncheon Bridge Club met yesterday afternoon at The Derry Den with all members present. Regular card play followed at Mrs. J. F. Heerlein’s home on Wright tree. Awards were won by Mrs. C. W. Bracken and Mrs. H. Harmot. Mrs. C. T. Gillette will entertain the members in two weeks.
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Sues Muncavon-Vrige Erqup
Derry den
J. F. Heerlein
Wright Tree
C. W. Bracken
H. Harmot
C. T. Gillette
Mrs Walter Dingfelder Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs Walter Dingfelder was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party hosted by her daughter Mrs Vernon Humphrey at her home on B D 4. Refreshments were served and she received several fine gifts. Twenty nine guests attended from Corry Erie and Cutting.
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Sar
Walter Soiueselder
Vernon Humphrey
B.D. 4
Corry
Erle
Cutting
Columbus Girl Scouts Visit Local Troop 40
Seventy two members of Columbus Girl Scouts met Troop 40 at First Presbyterian Church last evening. Leaders Mrs Albert Fox and Mrs Walter Deitschlander guided the group in singing, games, and folk dancing ending with Good Night Che las Mes. Frank Perry and Mrs Linlir Dodd accompanied the supper hour.
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Columbus
First Presbyterians Church
Albert Fox
Walter Deitschlander
Frank Perry
Linlir Dodd
Birthday Party for Miss Janet Chiricuzio Wilks
Miss Janet Chiricuzio Wilks, eight years old, was honored at a birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs Ori Chiricuzio at 106 West Main Street on Sony. Refreshments and games filled the afternoon. Prizes went to Darrell Deitselt, Judith Ghiriensio, and Palla Ghiriensio. Guests received favors of balloons and taints as keepsakes.
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Was
Yesterdl
Ori Chiricuzio
West Main Street
Sony
Darrell Deitselt
Judith
Palla Ghiriensio
Good Friends Club Met At Smith Home
The Good Friends club met at Mrs. Martin Smith's residence, 228 First Avenue, with seven members and one guest, Mrs. Carlyle Fitel. Social evening included a $1 prize game won by Mrs. Robert Proctor and Mrs. George Wood. refreshments followed. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Clement Nielsen's home on March 9.
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Ane Lse Meeline
Martin Smith
First Avenue
Carlyle Fitel
Aweeo Sowav
Robert Proctor
George Wond
Clement Nielsen Will Valtain
Miss Mary Higgins Hostess At Card Party
Miss Mary Higgins hosted a charity card party on North Center Street to aid Cory Memorial Hospital. Two tables of players competed for prizes won by Mrs. Louis Valentine and Mrs. J. F. Needham. The hostess served salad relishes coffee and Tiny Pubble’s Day cakes to guests. table decor was white and bright.
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Sin Business Ine
Jack Stohl
Dart Sted
Victor Dengley
Arthur Burton
Thomas Saletan
William
Blanche Beall
Bertha
Darwin
Ian Austin
Mise Jammes Lynch
Mise Julig Zeya
Rosa McElroy
Milton Jalemeck
F. H. Bent
Mary Detury
Colure
Corry’ Memorial Hospital
Mary Higgins
North Centertreet
Louis Valentine Mas
J. F. Neednan
Hi Neighbor Club Meets for Pork Dinner
Hi Neighbor Club president Mrs Veron Humphrey chaired a brief business meeting. Eight members and five guests attended a pork dinner with attendees including Mrs Wikia Bomis Mrs Howard Van derhurt Mrs Frank Bayle Mrs William Senya of Erie and Mrs Walter Dingfelder.
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Hi Neighbor Club
Veron Humpheoy
Dell Clows
Wikia Bomis
Howard van Derhurt
Frank Bayle
Wiliam Senya
Erie
Walter Dingfelder
Humphrey
Glen Evans
Tesa
Lillian Guild Rummage Sale This Friday
The Lillian Guild of the Emmanus Epllional Church will hold a rummage sale at the Parish Hall in Priday starting at am. Mrs. Frank Lockwood serves as chairwoman and Mrs. K R Benson is co chairwoman for the event.
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Lillian Guild
Emmanus| Epllional
Priday
Frank Lockwood
K. R Benson
Mardi Gras Parade Lights Up New Orleans Amid Festive Rush
New Orleans fills with revelry as Mardi Gras reachs its climax. Citizens celebrate across Bayou county with parades and street festivities. Forecasters warn of cold wind but promise dry crowds. The carnival marks the last day before Lent begins and sets the tone for the season.
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New Orleans
Fen
Bayou County
State Justice Department to rule on peace officer fees
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Justice Department plans to seek a ruling on whether all justices of the peace are entitled to newly increased fees. Deputy Attorney General Adams says the case could join as a friend of the court in Washington County to interpret the law and constitution.
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Faarrisburg
State Justice Department
Iesoto
A Rand
Pidermien
Mtror
Justices of the Peace
Adams
Man Sentences for Relief Fraud Across Steel Firms
In Greensburg Richard D. Taird and Frank Rawlins pleaded guilty to theft related to relief payments. Taird, from Monessen, admitted taking funds after work at Hearhy Monessen and Pittsburgh Steel Co. Ware earlier confessed to nearly $120 in relief fraud. Rawlins received a one year sentence for stealing 527 dollars while employed at Page Steel and Wire Co.
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Greensburg
Richard TD
Taird Sentey
Hearhy Monessen
Allegheny County
Homeline
Truebart I. Ware
Taitie
Pittsburgh Steel Co
Frank Rawlins
Page Steel and Wire Co
Weather Halts Aerial Strikes In Korea Amid Snowfall
Weather halted Allied air strikes over Korea for the first time in weeks as Fifth Air Force sorties fell to 18 for the day. Night operations were also stymied and ground actions near the Pukhan River were minimal, with only light patrols and artillery exchanges noted.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Korea
Erin
Reds
Christiie
Fifth Air Force
Eighth Army
Pukhan River
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