John Wister Delivers Instructive Talk on Economical Planting
Philadelphia architect John Wister spoke at Timior High School last evening to members of the Woman's Club on Economical Planting. He stressed practical yard care, minimal cost, and home grounds improvement, drawing on decades of horticultural work with the American Rose Society and Royal Horticultural Society.
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French Bombard Damascus Mark Second Major Strike
United Press reports a second major bombardment of Damascus amid heavy damage to the ancient city. The attack followed prior shelling in the same month as authorities described extensive destruction.
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Mercer County Fugitive Seized in Dallas Man Held On Fraud Conviction
Frank M W Shantina of Dallas Texas was arrested in a downtown hotel and held for Mercer County sheriff on a fugitive-for-justice charge. He had been sentenced months earlier to four to five years for fraudulent conversion and appealed, then released on $3000 bail pending transfer to the penitentiary. Police had pursued him after District Attorney L R Rickard received word he was in Pittsburgh and detectives arrested him following tip.
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Guardsmen Covered by State Compensation
A Pennsylvania National Guard member on duty is considered a state employee and eligible for workers compensation under the state act. Deputy Attorney General Penrose Hertzler delivered the opinion to the Department of Labor and Industry regarding Wendell Ekholm of Cynwyd, a Troop 13th Cavalry member injured after a horse mishap. General Beary noted the Guard has long fought to define guardsman status under the Humperisation act.
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National Guard
Readers hold fine meeting amid bad weather
Readers met at Mrs Richs home 124 West Main street for their regular Monday gathering delayed by severe weather and transportation hazards. Hostess guided a travel showcase from New York through the Panama Canal to Lima Peru with images and needlework from a sister’s convent school. The next session will be at Mrs Cronins North Center Street home.
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Mercier Slightly Improves Aids Mass Attendance
Cardinal Mercier shows slight improvement today and joined a mass this forenoon. Children from Catholic schools in Brussels attended a special mass for the recovery of the beloved prelate.
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Rowe Charged With Larceny In County Court
Ira E. Rowe former factory manager of Dewbell Grape Juice Company Silver Creek was on trial in Mayville for second degree grand larceny. District Attorney Glenn W. Woodin alleged he robbed and cheated his employers by selling thousands of pounds of company sugar to Silver Creek merchants at barging rates and keeping the proceeds.
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Les Ottaway
Wednealay Rowe
Dewbell Grape Juice Company
Silver Creek
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Despondent teen survives suicide attempt in New Castle
Miss Leonar Gere aged 17 attempted to take her life with potash pills after a recent illness. She is recovering at the New Castle hospital.
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New Castle
Leonar Gere
New Castle Hospital
Sanity Probe Ordered In Christy Poisoner Case
Authorities impanel a sanity commission to evaluate Mrs Laura B Christy 48 after she confessed to poisoning two of her eight former husbands and arsenic to her eighth. The Christian Missionary Alliance attache Rev William Christy died suddenly amid questions about the alleged murders and other spouses.
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Laura B. Christy
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William Christy
Christian Missionary Alliance
Robert Brookes
Woman’s Murder Confession Ties Arsenic to Ill Husband
Mrs Christy, wife of seventh husband John Ebert of Newell West Virginia, admits giving arsenic to him as he lay ill. She claims he was mean to her and that his illness preceded the poisoning. The inquiry includes cryptic remarks about a radio set and a broadcasting station. Investigators seek further clarity on the motive and sequence of events surrounding the alleged poisoning.
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Mercer, Wi
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Rubber conservation drive scores success
Secretary of Commerce Hoover announced the first definite results of the rubber conservation campaign. He cited a notable decrease in demand and a shift to around one thousand bits in December under agency plans to stabilize supply and bolster American industry.
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