Convention of Lutherans at Rochester opens in Grace Church
Rev. William Irail of St Pauls Lutheran, ibisty, attends the Pittsburgh Synod convention in Rochester Pa. Delegates from 421 congregations and 263 pastors across western Pennsylvania Easler Ohio and the Panhandle of West Virginia gather for plans on a Summer Assembly, consolidations, constitutional amendments and evangelism. The synod reports record financial progress with 20 church dedications totaling 1 545 788 dollars and synod property valuation at 11 044 000 while 2 147 000 was spent in the past year.
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William 1Rail
St Paul's Lutheran Church of Ibisty
Pittsburgh
Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Rochester
Pennsylvania
Easler
New American Board
United Lutheran Church In America
Ths
Fire destroys Velky shop at Western Penitentiary
A fire gutted the Velky shop at Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh early today. Damages were estimated at 3500 dollars. Nearby prisoners were lightly sighted, but inmates remained quiet as three patrolmen were summoned to guard against any outbreak.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Elky
Western Penitentiary
Phiscnt Telly
Farmer Dies From Wagon Accident In East Greene
John Lori, 55, of East Greene, died Monday at St. Vincent's Hospital from injuries suffered last Friday when his wagon team ran away at the PORR siding in Belle Valley. Coroner Daniel B. Hanley ruled the death accidental and no inquest is planned.
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Erie
John Lori
East Greene
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lorel
PORR
Belle Valley
Burglars active in Erie target six sites over weekend
Police report a Saturday to Sunday burglary spree in Erie involving six locations. Thieves wrecked three safes and escaped with about $100 in cash. Victims include Erie Builders' Supply, Young's Cleaning and Dyeing, United Wallpaper, Zink Cleaner, Becker Grocery, and Stadium Diner across several streets.
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Erie
Erie Builders’ Supply Company
Cranberry
Young's Cleaning and Dyeing Company
German
United Wall Paper
State Street
Zink
6Th
Becker, Grocery
French Street
Stadium
State Streets
Pilot deposits $25,000 for Dallas to Hong Kong flight
Washington June 14 The National Aeronautic Association was advised today that William E Easterwood Jr of Dallas Texas deposited $25,000 in the Dallas Trust and Savings Bank for a successful flight from Dallas to Hong Kong China in 144 consecutive hours before September 15 1928 Not more than three stops would be permitted including Honolulu and either Guam or Manila and probably San Francisco.
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Syumeanness
Washington
National Aeronautic Association
Williamy E. Easterwood, Jr
Dallas
Tex
Dallas Trust and Savings Bank
Hong Kong
China
Honolulu
Guam
Manila
San Francisco
Brokenstraw Chapter Hosts County DAR Flag Day Event
Brokenstraw Valley Chapter hosted the Erie County Daughters of the American Revolution for a Flag Day gathering at First Presbyterian Church. About 150 delegates dined at noon, with a program including “America” and “The Lord’s Prayer” and memories of Cora Pierce. Speakers from multiple DAR chapters shared greetings and defense messages.
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Erie County Conference
Presbyterian Church
Brokenstraw Valley
Erie County
First Presbyterian Church
America
Wilma Paulson
Fifer
Ted
Oliver Mefray
Cora Pierce
T. EF. Giblin
Fort LeBoent
Cynthia Brotherton
Triangle
Florence Prendergast
Elk Valley
Jennie Jackson
Presquesle
James Burke
Brokenstrawg Valley
Grace Giblin
National Defense
M, S Ashton
First Oleomargarine Jo Invented Under Napoleon Era Claim
A claim attributes the invention of oleomargarine to a French chemist encouraged by Napoleon III during wartime economy efforts. The assertion ties the invention to a French project in the Franco-Prussian era as a butter substitute.
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Napoleon Tit
Nabholtz Among Open Leaders at Oakmont
Cory Nabholtz, son of Bob Randall, from Sharon, posted 75 in the first 36 holes at the American Open in Oakmont, trailing Harry Cooper 74 and near Bobby Jones 76 and Ted Ray. Rain disrupted the field producing several high scores as others such as Arthur Hays, Al Espinosa, Albie Boomer, George Duncan, Joe Kirkwood Sr, Jock Hutchison and Emil Loeffler also posted results.
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Cory
Larry Nabholtz
Bob Randall
Corry Country Club
Sharon Boy
St Oakmont
Nabholtz
Harry Cooper
Sacramento
Bobby Jones
Ted Ray
Nabholte
Jiar Barnes
New Rochelle
Arthur Hayfrs
al Espinosa
Albrey
Boomer
George Duncan
Joe Kirkwood
Jock Hutchison
Emil Loeffler
Improvements at Warren Bank
Warren Bank and Trust Company announced that after completing its new eight story building and moving in this fall, remodeling of the original structure will begin. The rear first four offices will be lowered to the new level, the rest remains, two steps required. bookkeeping moves to the second floor with alterations to suit.
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Warren
Warren, Ngs Bank &Trust Company
Pon
Nove
Building Deal Nets Union City Growth Plans
A real estate transaction in Union City sees Karl W. Van Tassel acquire a vacant Main and West High street corner lot from Tit Cooper estate. A two story brick building will rise next month with offices on the second floor to meet demand for modern stores and spaces.
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Union City
Jue
Karl W. van Tassé
Tit Cooper
Indictment Quashed in Whisky Revenue Case
In Pittsburgh in June, Judge W L Thompson dismissed the indictment against Arthur McKean former state prohibition director Samuel B Wolfe Ralph E Clopper William Straud and 20 others for alleged conspiracy to defraud whisky revenue. The court ruled the three year statute of limitations had elapsed before the indictment was returned.
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United Prous
Pittsburgh
Arthur McKean
Samuel B. Wolfe
Ralph E. Clopper
William Straud
Joseph S. Pinch & Coy Distillers
I. Dhidge W. L. Thompson
Their Own Risk Sinners Walk In Slippery Places
A fragment notes that sinners walk in slippery places and cannot sue anyone for damages after a fall in Boston. The line appears as a brief transcription of a religious or philosophical statement with no clear event, date, or involved persons beyond Boston.
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Boston Pranscript
Half Holiday For Carriers In Warren This Summer
Warren announces a half holiday for mail carriers with only one Saturday delivery from now through September. Post office customers supported the change, while general delivery windows will close after noon each Saturday at five o'clock, shortening service to one Saturday afternoon mail run.
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Warren
Ety Cairia
Bagot
Aso
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Inabholtz
Warren Bank
J Everett Corp
Everett Corp
Corry’s
E. E. Guignon
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