Greyhound Lines Employ 6,000 Across Regions
Greyhound Lines operates through 13 regional companies, with holding company Greyhound Corporation owning stock in each unit. The network covers about 1726 routes and 46,249 miles daily, serving nearly every U.S. city and extending into Canada. In fiscal 1936 Greyhound carried about 2.7 million passengers over 197,908 miles, using vast quantities of fuel and oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greylound Lines
Hitchin Greyhound
Northland
Greynound
Atlante
Greyhound Lines
Greyhound Corporation
Ohives
Chicago
Greyhous Lines
United States
Redehing
Th Dee
Canada
Greyhound
Chreyhound Lines
Tawnya
Greyhound Conches
City Tax Laws Not Uniform In Pennsylvania Survey
A June report from Harrisburg shows wide variation in third class city tax methods across Pennsylvania. Secretary Williams Livengood analyzes poll and occupation taxes across 20 cities, naming those that levy poll taxes with or without occupation taxes and listing cities with only or both taxes. Bethlehem and Pittsburgh are noted for unique poll tax practices toward women and wage earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarrisburg
Peninsylvania
Fstveny
Willams
Livengood
Levis
Dugu
Mritmklin
Lancaster
Liam
Monessen
Mterwusport
Allenton
Bruit
Chaieton
Aston
Greensburg
Haven
New Kinsme
Pittsville
Williamsport
Beaver
Buller Cuynellayitle Corry
Farrell
Pirate Tas
Mumongaiela
Naguentie
Newcastle
DU City
Pottsville
Sharon
Uniontown
Wathingon
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Cardinale, DuBos Johnsons and Pytts- Yon Crileet
Reyies
Fon
State to check fireworks toll in July 4 period
Pennsylvania hospitals report a spike in fireworks related injuries during the July Fourth period. A circular from the welfare department asks state institutions to provide incident data. Gov signer papers caps used in toy pistols and similar devices are allowed, but concern rises about tetanus deaths from injuries.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Welfare
Commonwealth
James
Hospital Association of ‘Pennsylvania
Arthur ‘Sweeny
Greyhound Origins and Rise to a National Bus Empire
The article outlines Greyhound's origins from humble roots in Minnesota and Wisconsin, detailing C. B. Wickman’s role, the 1927 1928 expansion, and the creation of the Greyhound Corporation. It covers early interline ticket ideas, growth through Motor Transit and Northland lines, stock ownership, and the push toward a continental network with Chicago as a hub and expansion into the East and South. It notes key milestones, mergers, and the emphasis on round-trip sales to fuel expansion, ending with Wickman’s practice of promoting former drivers into leadership roles.
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Greyhound
St. Louis
Chicago
Madison
Wis
Weiter
Milwaukee
Detroit
Greyhound Corporation
Greyhound Lames
Oneh
Southeastern
Southeastern Worl M
Greyhound Lines
Creyhound Corporation
Greyhonni — Conpanies
Penngylyapla Grevound
Central Greyhound
Northland Greyhonni
Atlantic Greyhound
Capitol Greyhond
Parkfic Greyhound
Hienmtond Greyhound
Southwestern Greyhound
Teche Greyhound
Dixie Greyhound
Minois Greyhound
Ohio Greyhound
Eastern Geypelmad Lines
New Tengana
Cleveland
Fises
Tinnis
Olin
Cental Pennsylvania
Gandia
Richmond
Levis
Louisville
Noyfolle
Whounl Mangement Company
Greyhound Poration
Chicnge
Mésabi
Wickman Ling
Minnest
Wisconsin
Wickman
Mesaha ‘Travportation Company
Great Northern Raitroah
Str
Northlands Transportation Company
Wielsrin
Motor Transit Company
Chiesto
United States
Pittsburgh
South
Midwest
Philadelphia
Pacific
New Yorke
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Greyhound executives recall early Wickman era drivers
A 1914 roster of ten former Wickman era workers shows roles as drivers mechanics ticket agents and clerks. S R Stindstrom president of Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines notes the growth of the Greyhound family from Wickman’s driver days. L Graves vice president and GM Capitol Greyhound Lines led Hibbing drivers in 1915. The article says many who began as drivers rose through ranks, emphasizing merit.
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Greyhound Lines
Wickman
S. R. Stindstrom
Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines
Greyhound
L. Graves
Capitol Greyhound Lines
Hibbing
Rhododendron Blooms To Appear This Month In Pa
Harrisburg reports the rhododendron will reach bloom height this month across Pennsylvania, per the Department of Forests and Waters. The giant Taueel, an ornate native shrub, grows larger than the state flower and thrives in mountain areas near streams where it forms dense thickets. Blooms range from white to deep pink, signaling peak viewing in the mountains along waterways.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Forests and Waters
Laureh
Stamps
Edison Outsmarts Boston Telegraph Prank
In early career Thomas A. Edison, then a new telegraph operator in Boston, faced a joke by seasoned colleagues who asked a veteran in New York to flood him with rapid messages. Edison replied with a faster reply, revealing the prank and turning the tables on the jokers.
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Boston
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
New York
Rally Held in U B Church at Bear Lake
June report from Bear Lake area notes social visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Gore Vanepps of Falconer NY visited daughter Mrs ion Wilson. Panama High boys traveled to Pittsburgh for a game, with thanks to Prof Gore. Students plan Panama picnic at Midway on Chiutauqua Lake. Beverly and Shirley Wilsted joined Blucher family for week. Various locals, including Crosby, Hubbard, Hawking, and Nutt families, hosted or visited kin and friends across James Town Gerry and Newport News.
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Bra Lake
Gore Vanepps
Falconer
N. Y
Ion Wilson
Les Perkins
Panama High School
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Gore
James Crosby
Otterbein College
Ivan Hawkins
Jamestown
Gerry
Ella Hawking
Edna Hubbard
Jame Ily
Danal Susan Cornish
North Warren
E. B. Cornish
Cleo Carr
Sugar Grove
Turbin
Covey
Ella Hawkins
Raymond Nutt
Bustispend
Clarence
Ivar Hawking
Cori Cook
Juiestown
Ethna Crowe
Son ‘Tin
New York
Misa Jean Mangrusine
Ashville
Doris Peterson
Mildred Kolstee
Z. Osborne
Panama
Midway
Chiutauqua
Lake
Frank Copper
Corry
Cooper
Clyde Manwaring
V. Rogerson
Pamily
Munjovie Mae Chapman
Fredonia Normal
Joe Chipman
Goshen School
Leo Perkins
Jean Manwaring
Robert Hawkins
Methedist
R. Hurst
Baptis
Panama Hocks Inn
Russell Smith
Russell
Youngsville Distict
United Brethren Church
Bear Lake U. B
Orolack
O. B. Schafer
Glenwood A. B. Church of
Erie
Hartfield A.B
Extensive Field Training Awaits Carry Guardsmen
Pennsylvania National Guard officers preview two week Manassas Virginia training camp August 5 to 19. Regular Army National Guard and Reserve officers, Third Corps Area, will lead Company A in a two week maneuver with Blue Po rs and Bear Lake units.
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Pennsylvania National Guard
Manassas
Third Corps
Weel
12Th Infantry
Flen's
Ieitelions
Iment Mills
Tien
Seltehen
Regular Army
National Guard
Stuart Houghton
Camp
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Greyhound Coaches
Bear Lake
Youngsville
Bear Lake News
Greyhound Post House
Citizens National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
L. J. Rowe Flower Shop
Ralph Hixson
Dial
Corry’s New
Borstorff & Powers
Desoto
Plymouth
Sunoco Station
Reichard
North Center Street
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