Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files January 12 1934
Civil Service Board to redo exams for 37 applicants in police health and fire posts after city council rejected the list for not meeting legal qualifications. Emmanuel Episcopal Church considers service suspension over funds. Vestry adopts budget pledge resolution. City council to decide on a $122 monthly cut in street lighting under a ten year contract with Heating Co. Mrs Lila Kinney hospitalized after a fall. no fracture shown. American Legion Auxiliary adds new members. plans for skating carnival. CIO notes Taft Hartley stance favoring amendments but opposes repeal. supports reducing government interference in labor disputes. Greensburg PA district attorney seeks removal of Hempfield Township tax collector Albert Booth.
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Police, Health and Fire Departments
Civil Service Board
Dalrymple Declines Candidacy for State Assembly
Delbert Dalrymple, longtime representative of Erie’s three west side wards, said he has no ambition for political office. He denied attending a Democratic meeting and refused any nomination if offered, stating he would turn it down and has no interest in office.
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Erie
Delbert Dalrymple
West Side
State Assembly
Dalrymple
West Side Assembly
Gimbels Employee Attacked by Striker in Pittsburgh
Ralph Ingold 34, AFL Local 638 member, charged with inciting to riot and assault after he and two unknown men attacked Paul Bell 32 and two other Gimbels workers as they left a South Side warehouse. Bond set at 1000 dollars pending hearing as police halted further injuries.
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Dy Associates
Pittsburgh
AFL
Gimbels
Ralph &. Ingold
Gustle Shannon
Ingold
Sylvester Stochr
Paul Bell
Broehr
Bell
Leutenant
Reading Quiz Percents and Questions From History Text
The passage presents a 10 item quiz on various topics from history and current facts, including Gideons Mary Ball Washington Theodora Empress, US presidents shortest term, Williams College location, Army officer insignia, Pennsylvania Turnpike routing, 1948 heavyweight champion, and definitions of witch and warlock, with a news note on the Pike Route decision near Harrisburg.
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Theodora
Constantinople
United States
New England
Williams College
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Scranton
John S. Fine
School Board Moves To Collect Club Taxes
The board discussed replacing a failing Washington School furnace before term end and approved changes to delinquent tax property listings. They exon erated four parcels from back taxes after buyers assumed tax liability. All members attended except Hillstrom and Tate. The group also debated sick leave accrual for teachers and set a January 25 admin committee review. Donald Hostetler, an Edinboro graduate, was hired to replace Mrs. Lane Edwards on an emergency certificate.
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Stanley Anderson
Washington School
McKnight
D. Armour Hillstrom
A. B Tate
Donald Hostetler
Edinboro
F Lane Edwards
School Hiring and Football Field Service Discussion
Last fall Mr Hostettler will start at the Junior High in the second semester with a salary of 2600 dollars per year. A letter from the architectural firm Hunter Caldwell and Campbell about electrical service for the new football field was held for further action.
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Hostettler
Hunter, Caldwell and Campbell
Labor Secretary Mitchell Seen as Eisenhower Team Fit
The draft notes describe James P. Mitchell poised to expand on Eisenhower’s taft Hartley message at a New York dinner. Mitchell’s background in labor relations for large stores and Army manpower work is noted, with mixed reactions from CIO and AFL leaders.
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James P. Mitchell
New York City
Eiserhower
Mitchell
Martin P. Durkin
Durkin
Taft Hartley
Eisenhower
Congress
CIO
Reuther
Labor
AFL
Hayes
Machinists
Department of Labor
Seven Overcome by Escaping Gas Fumes
Uniontown report says a 17 year old called the family physician after his aunt fainted and then found six more relatives unconscious. The seven victims, all related, were taken to Uniontown Hospital while attending the funeral of Harry VanSickle at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd VanSickle.
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Uniontown
Union
Town Hospital
Harry VanSickle
Lloyd VanSickle
Rifle accident claims life in Pittsburgh county
County detectives report a 22 calibre rifle accidentally discharged last night killing James Praywitkowski 26 of Blaynox while he cleaned the weapon. The incident occurred in Pittsburgh county.
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Pittsburgh
James Praywitkowski
Blaynox
Praywitkowski
TV schedule highlights late evening programming
WBEN and Channel 4 list a dense slate with news segments, weather, and varied entertainment from Sagebrush Trail to Fireside Theatre, News Caravan, and late-night sports. Prime time features Milton Berle, Fireside Theatre, Circle Theatre, and Judge for Yourse. Evening hours include News and Weather, with boxing, film, and soap operas in rotating spots.
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Wben-Tv Tonight
News Caravan
Milton “Berle
Fireside Theatre
Circle Theatre
Playhouse
Elizab
Wednesda
Garry Moore
Arthur Godfrey
Rich
Fale Channel
Guiding Light
Television
Buick Tesla of the Year Draws Big New Car Excitement
Buy of the year is Buick Tes the biggest new car excitement in a long time and you ought to take a look at it firsthand.
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BUICK
School Administrator to Attend AASA Conference in Atlantic City
Superintendent Douglas is authorized to attend the global American Association of School Administrators meeting in Atlantic City from February 13 to 18. The session balance includes routine reports and approval of bills.
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Avesuigatod
Douglas
Glonual American Association of School Administrators
Atlantic City
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Ito
Associated Gas and Electric System
Hehting Company
Lila Kinney
Maple Avenue
Corry Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
Elmer C. Carrier Post
Pos
W. B. Wilson
W. N. Doak
Dubkin
Cleveland
SEFE
Greensburg
Alexander Soulco
Albert Booth
Hempfield Township
Soulco
Westmoreland County
Booth
Trests Benett
Employe
Gideons
Mary Ball Washington
C. R. French
East South Street
Dial
Marshall Sherwood Painters & Decorators
Wetherills
Westingh T
Elevider
Philco
Sylvania Sion
Riter’s
America
W. W. Waterhouse
Corry, Pennsylvania
Bob Desmond
West Church St
Loblaws
Saint Harry
Poe
Meerdink’s
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