Day centers urged to aid elderly with constructive activity
New York advocates press for senior day centers to replace lost workdays with purposeful tasks. A Spe Program for the Aged official cites a Mayo August Journal finding that centers cut doctor visits by 70 percent in six months and reduced loneliness, urging communities to start with simple meetings then expand to crafts, carpentry, sewing, dramatics, and shared activities.
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New York
Harry Ay Levine
Airdotoe
New York City
Spe
August Journal of Living
Levine
Elks Elect Sam Stern Grand Exalted Ruler
Sam Stern of Fargo North Dakota, banker merchant and civic leader, was elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the 83rd Grand Lodge Convention in New York City.
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Sam Stern
Fargo, N. D
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
New York City
Hal McIntyre Bankrupt After Dance Band Fame
Hal McIntyre once a leading bandmaster reports debts exceeding $117000 with only $950 in clothing and instruments. He filed a voluntary petition yesterday in federal court listing $40000 in debts to the federal government for penalties and interest tied to 1947–1951 efforts to prevent deterioration and aging, benefits to be shared by members and their families.
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NEW Conn
Nui mcIntyre
McIntyre
Fedesat Court
Federn
Four Jail Ringleaders Punished in Mutiny
Lincolnville North Carolina four ring leaders of yesterday's Lincoln County prison camp mutiny were sent to Central Prison Raleigh for punishment. Director Water Anderson said investigation would continue and warned that any prisoner involved in instigating the revolt would face strict penalties. He met with the mutineers after hours to hear complaints about food privileges and confinement.
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Lincolnville
N.C
Lincoln County
Central Prison
Raleigh
North Carolina
Water Anderson
Anderson
Flatley to Deliver Report to DA in Erie Investigation
Erie Mayor Thomas W. Flatley planned to deliver a report to District Attorney Damian McKaughlin at the courthouse regarding the Erie Police Department investigation. The letter is expected to include a record of changes against policemen cited by the DA and outline Flatley’s personal probe of counts after the DA warned the city was lax in investigating the charges.
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Erie
Thomas W. Flatley
Damilan McKaughlin
Erie Police Department
Court House
Jeter
Flatley
Two loggers perish in Spokane timber blaze
In Concrete Washington a wall of flame swept a timber yard early today trapping four loggers. Two men were burned to death and two others escaped by jumping into high timber. One victim was tentatively named Purl Cook, about 60. the other son’s identity was listed as unknown with no home on record.
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Purl Cook
Duman Links Death to Possible Electric Fault
Erie district attorney says criminal negligence may be involved in the electric shock death of 29 year old Joseph Kidivodu on East High School property. Coroner Wood and McLaughlin pursue the em plyee identity at the Pennsylvania Electric Co. involved with a hot utility bay and worn insulation. No inquest date set.
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Duman
Metauighlin
Joseph Kidivodu
Erie
Eask
Warren W. Wood
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Penélec
McLauehiin
Kull
Vorla
Wood
Mckaughlin
Death Notice for Alex Wojciechowski in Corry
Alex Wojciechowski succumed last night in Canada after long illness. He was born in Poland February 14, 1900s and lived in Corry after moving from Wilna Ontario in 1908. Survived by wife Frances, daughter Mrs. Everett, Philpins, Mrs. Cobbell, Mrs. Robert Walle, Helen Criker, three sons Joseph Victor and others. Funeral at Brauken Keating Funeral Home with service at St Elizabeth Church to follow burial in local cemetery.
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Canada
Corry
Furally
Wilna
Onturio
Overl
Lly
Gran
Joseph
Stanley Wiehlats
Keating Funeral
St. Elizabeth's Church
Weather woes chase Jiggs through Pittsburgh heat
A humorous note from Pittsburgh cites Jiggs urging his master to hurry as the heat bears down on people and animals. The dog’s groans about conditions capture a lighthearted take on a stifling day.
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Pittsburgh
Jiggs
Washington forest fire still raging near White Salmon
Foresters report a large wildfire extends across more than 3000 acres of timberland near White Salmon Washington. Fire crews struggle as winds and dry conditions hinder containment with authorities urging evacuations and monitoring potential spread into Oregon and nearby communities.
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Imberland
Washington
Central
Oregon
Nostington
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