City and Vicinity News Roundup of Local Events
Ridgway reports Lee Donahue, six, injured when a stick struck his right eye in a yard accident. Kane Manufacturing receives heavy machinery as strike continues with no talks. Obscure notices include missing person reports, probate updates, whisky ration periods, and local shop ads. Proceeding items cover cleanings, church events, and road project progress linking towns via a new route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Powell Motor Co
Lee Donahue
Hensietht Donahine
DuBois Hospital
Hig Bone
C.D
Abingo
M-T-T
Kane
Kane Manufacturing Company
W. Levy Wilcox
Smith Street
Phorte
TMH
Averett
D. Buggs
Erie
Jannie UY
Noah's Ark
Tte
United Brethren Church
Crosby Bush
Concord Street
W. R. Jordan
East Frederick Steel
Z. G. Jenkins
Franz
Jamestown
Frederick 3. Larson
Ruth & Larson
Eerdink’s
Elizabeth Hans Eichentaub
Gregory Eichenrath
Belmont Abbey
Fithentaub
Joseph B. Bichen- Taub
Mystery Solved In Indiana Death Case
Indiana Death in Black Lick Creek mystery ends with police confirming the gun in the victim’s head was a 22 caliber pistol and the one found in his pocket a 25 automatic. Ballistics tests indicate the waterline revolver recovered in Black Lick Creek matches the weapon used. State Police will overturn the previous ruling of self inflicted death and pursue new conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Associated Press
Edward L. Fleming
Indiana County
Walter 1M
Harbison
Young Township
Black Lick Creek
Incsna County
Fleming
Clark Calls For Action In Georgia
Clarke urges citizens to repudiate mob rule and aid authorities to bring criminals to justice amid Georgia upheaval. He warns that terror endangers lives and liberties, stressing lawful process and orderly self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Georgia
Geowia
Bergdoll Faces Trial in Downington Assault Case
Grayer Cleveland Bergdoll, 52, known WWI draft dodger, must stand trial in Downington on charges of assaulting a 53 year old buffer and threatening him with a rifle. He pleads innocent to assault and battery and aggravated assault and battery and unlawful use of a firearm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergdoll
Downington
Grayer Cleveland Bergdoll
Buffer
Milk price rise tops 0 5 percent in state report
Associated Press report from Harrisburg notes milk price boosts raise producers’ income by about 88 million dollars annually, with 26.5 million fed to farmers as feed subsidies in 1945. Five cent increases aim to curb outflow of oil and replace subsidies. 80 percent of the raise goes to producers. reports show a modest decline in milk consumption since the new prices took effect.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
H. N. Cot
Late Milk Control Commission
Cobb
Commission
Javoups
OPA
Eas e worker killed after fall from mast at oil well
Robert Hays 95 of Rew formerly Lamartine died after a fall from the mast while assisting in pulling an oil well. He sustained a skull fracture and died at Bradford Hospital two hours later. Survived by his wife Ruth and daughter Beverly.
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New Sanstone
Advance Cleaners
North East
William Robert Baker
State Highway Department
Mr. Baker
Lewistown
Erie
Syria Shrine of
Pittsburgh
Carl Spue
Spiite Brick Layers Company
Hamot Hospital
Myldred Brasgins Spute
David Carl Spute
Red Spute
Pharlotte Spute
OS Lerry
Robert
Bob) Hays
Rew
Lanartine
Hays
Wilts and Fitzgiobens
Bradford
Shippenville
Ruth Rapp
Beverly
Mrr
Mila Hays
Lamartine
Three boys attempt to wreck train on West Shore line
An Associated Press report from Auburn notes three boys aged 9 to 13 tried to wreck a New York Central West Shore branch train on July 2 to get gum and candy. Deputy Sheriff Arthur D. Bradley disclosed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyc
Associated Press
Auburn
Tree Bays
West Shore
New York Central
Arthur D.bradley
Added Hour Fails To Produce Rain In Waynesburg
A July 29 record shows no rainfall in Waynesburg for the first time in 15 years while nearby areas reported rain. The event marks a notable dry spell amid usual July showers, with residents noting the unusual weather pattern across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesburg
Kane Store Building Saved From Fire In Waynesburg
A blaze at 423-95 Varnall Street in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, was stopped before reaching the chrome store and apartment building. Fire Chief reports origins in the residence. neighbors noticed smoke as rainmaker John Daily King’s rainmaking funds linked to local events. No injuries reported. town observed unusual timing changes amid the fire incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KANE
Varnall Street
Joseph McGinty
Howard Carrow
Associated Press
Mc Waynesburg
Oak Forest
Brock
Waynesburg
Waynesburg College
Dempsey
Cottage Fire in Torpedo Destroys Home
A Torpedo cottage owned by Harold McConnell was consumed by a blaze caused by a furnace fault yesterday. Harold Russ and his son escaped with no injuries while neighbors and a potato truck helped contain the flames before Youngsville fire crews arrived. A nearby church and other cottages were protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Torpedo
Harold Russ
Youngsville
Power Strike Threatens in Pittsburgh Area
Pittsburgh may face another power strike after August 31 as the Independent Association of Duquesne Light Co. Employees forwards seven of nine contracts for negotiation. The walkout disrupted February operations and the union seeks substantial wage and benefit increases. Governor Martin Bronnug to speak at the Pennsylvania American Legion Auxiliary convention in Philadelphia August 21-24.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Steel
Lincoln
George L. Mueller
Independent Association of Duquesne Light Co. Employes
Washington
Mueller
Watert
Marty TQ
Legion
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania American Legion Auxi Wary Today
Martin Bmnong
Philadelphia
Martin
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May Belle Bok
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T Wo
Otto Keoft
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Tid
New York State
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R. D
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Melvin Edwards
Panama
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Paul
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Rooseville
Corry Hospital
William P. Foster
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Conry Hospital
Jennie Rezzelle
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Wesleyville
Walter J. Allison
Burgess
Allison
WRC
Edinborg
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Raptist Society
Paul Gratt
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Presbyterian Thurch
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Baptist Society
Erle
Frazier B. Steele
Brodericksburg
Grawford County
Alierman Dominick Lemme
Delative
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Steele
Gruilty
National Bank
Corry
Pennzoil Station
Center Street
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Phono 21
Robert Hays
Hanley
Norristown
Kenneth Hanley
Helen
John Hoffman
John Turley
Bridgeport
White House
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Congress
Allegheny River
Oil City
James E. Carey
OM City
State
Morganza
Franklin
Franklin-Oil City
John E Cunningham
Morants School
Meadville
Crawford County
J. Floyd van Winkle
John Connors
Titusville
Warren State
Connors
Megdville
Yen
Kenneth W. Rice
Nasts
Tom
Heiman
Jewelers
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City Cab Company
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Bow
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