PA State Turnpike Founder Jones Retires to Turkey Farm
Edward N. Jones, last founding member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, retires to a turkey farm nine miles south of Harrisburg. He recalls a 1930s survey that spurred the toll road project and notes plans that may keep him busy. He helped shape the 1937 creation of the turnpike commission.
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Edward N. Jones
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
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Here
Jones
Newsmart
Commonwealth
Avith
Federal Works Progress Administration
Puia
Carl Isle
Trwin
State Highways Department
General Assembly
Turnpike Commission
Philadelphia Dock Strike Ends After Agreement Reached
The Philadelphia port union and AFL Longshoremen reached a settlement after a work stoppage that halted virtually all dry cargo shipping. About 4,000 AFI longshoremen reported for work, with conciliators noting there will be no interruption of war or work stoppage by union representatives or the association. The dispute centered on the Edam cargo classification and premium pay refused by stevedores.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Philadelphia Marine Trades Association
AFL International Longshoremen’s Association
Edam
Erie to Fluoridate Water After Council Vote
March 1 Erie city council approved consolidation of the water supply and moved to fluoridation as quickly as possible. Finance Director Cannavino and Mayor Flatley backed the plan after input from the Erie County Dental Society. The water system could take three to six months to install with preliminary surveys already underway by Jack Johnson.
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Erie
Jay
Nous
Michael Gannavino
Thomas Flatley
Cannavino
Erie County Dental Society
Jack Johnson
Ere Water Bureau
Phott
Loyalty oath takes effect in Pennsylvania today
The loyalty oath becomes effective in Pennsylvania as state and local government employees face a March 1 implementation and a deadline of April 1 to comply with its provisions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Brie Chapter crafts group hosts unusual program at museum
The Brie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen plans a Wednesday meeting at the Brie Museum featuring Angelo Caravaglia giving a pottery tour and discussing his one man show of paintings and sculptures. Officers elected in February include President Dean Sardeson and others. birthday celebration planned for the fourth anniversary with a dinner at the General Electric Recreation Center and a woodworking talk by State President Paul Eshelman. Various locals and members travel, visit, or host events in Erie and nearby towns, with multiple family gatherings and social visits noted.
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Brie
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Angelo Caravaglia
Dean Sardeson
Lee Glngs
Wilmi Delvel
Ruth Thompson
William Prager
Sue McDaniels
Ochire Lillie
Louis Funes
Florence Gree
Mrs Grice
Taibini
Dininer
General Electrie Recreation Center
Paul W. Eshelman
Eshelman
Tor Sar
Women's Civic Club Meeting Reported
The regular meeting of the Women's Civic Club met yesterday afternoon at Corry Red Araris Gym Club with President L. R. Houghting in charge. A special World Day of Prayer prayer by H L B Maclees was well received. Members displayed plastic gems to be sold under Ruth Hall as chair, with Eugene Davis assisting. Margaret Jackson was welcomed. quilts were discussed for tickets, Mele Long to oversee. Refreshments were served after praising Mrs Ann Patterson on her birthday. The club will meet text on March 26.
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Women’s Civic Club
Hie Women's Civic Club
Corry Red Aris
L. R. Hought- Ting
H. L. B. Maclees
Ruth Hall
Eugene Davis
Margaret Jackson
Mele Long
Ann Patterson
Sparta Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Spartansburg
The Martha Washington Gib of Spartansburg marked its 25th anniversary at the Grange Hall with 65 guests. Formed on February 25, 1907 by 12 members, the club now has 24 members, with three original members still active. Members Mrs. Alice Farrington, Mrs. Elgie Weidner, and Miss Maggie Rogers attended. The dinner featured roast chicken, biscuits and gravy, mashed potatoes, and baked ham, followed by birthday cake, pie, and coffee. A bouquet was given from Maud's greenhouse, photos were taken, and singing and music occurred after the meal, with Marcella Stover Evalick presiding.
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Martha Washington
Spartansburg
Lash
Grange Hall
Alice Farrington
Elgie Weidner
Maggie Rogers
Cli
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Rome
Grange
Maud
Little Cogley
Birthday Party Honors Two Members at Salvation Army Event
The Ladies' Home League and the Men's Fellowship of the Salvation Army hosted a Friday birthday gathering honoring Mrs. Merlin Gaskell and Mr. L. Satterlee at the citadel. Games and contests entertained guests, with Merlin Gaskell winning an award. Refreshments included a decorated cake, assorted sandwiches, ice cream, tea and coffee. An out of town guest, Mrs. William Magnuson of Clear Held, attended.
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Merlin Gaskell
L. Satterlee
Ladies’ Home League
Fellnys
Salvation Army
Citade
Willam Magnuson
The Women at Une Erie Playhouse Opens Nightly
The Women a new play by Clare Boothe is staged at Une Erie Playhouse with an honest humorous view of June warfare among fashion models. The production opened Tuesday and runs for several weeks as touring companies bring the show to towns nationwide. Some scientists link sunspot activity to aurora displays seen in far northern and southern latitudes.
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Une Erié Playhouse
Clare Bootle Congressominn
New York
Mrs Lucian Lindholm Honored At Stork Shower
Stork shower honoring Mrs Lucian Lindholm was held at the home of Mrs Raymond Querteveld with 21 guests. Del Kol sive assisted. guests played games and enjoyed refreshments including bread cherry tarts coffee. Favor decorations featured miniature baby icons in pink and blue as gifts were presented.
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Raymond Querteveld
Lucian Lindholm
del Kolsive
Shower Honors Mrs Gene Hasbrouck in Mead
Mrs Allan Hasbrouck of Mead and Mrs Joseph Hasbrouck of Sherman hosted a stork shower for Mrs Gene Hasbrouck at her former home Thursday evening. Eighteen guests attended with entertainment contests and prizes awarded to Mrs Harvey Loveland Mrs Werldell Shields Mrs William Daniels and Mrs James Loveland. The door prize went to Mrs Buce Hasbrouck. Hosts served Annladde s lunch and the guest of honor received many witty gifts.
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Gene Hasbrouck
Allan Hasbrouck
Meadover
Joseph Hasbrouck
Sherman
Harvey Loveland
Werldell Shields
William Daniels
James Loveland
Buce Hasbrouck
Anladdes
Engagement Announced in Townville Circles
Mrs. Riede announces the engagement of her daughter Virginia Lee to Ronald K. Barstow of Union City. Virginia Lee Riede is a Townville Consolidated Mish School graduate of 1950 and Ronald Barstow is Union City High School graduate of 1949. No date for the wedding has been set.
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M Fred ©. Riede
Townville
Virginia Lee
Ronald K. Barstow
Lean Barstow
Union City
Riedewin
Townville Consolidated
Mr. Barstow
Dave
New Kensington Club Head Held in $500 Bond
In New Kensington on March 1 Franke Phillips, head of the Aluminum City Glob, is held on $500 bond for operating a gambling house. Edmund Bredala Anthony Spina also charged with operating gambling devices and arraigned with Phillips before Alderman Charles Fleming. Phillips objected to photographers and pleaded not guilty as his lawyer sought to delay the hearing. Police Chief John Better led the raiding party that broke into the lab and seized money and cards.
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New Kensington
Franke Phillis
Brullips
Charles Fleming
Edmund Bredala
Anthony Spina
Phillips
Delear
Pat McKauge
John Better
Cln
Hope Fades for Early Armistice in Korea Continued
Admiral Tabby reported the prisoner exchange sub committee had accomplished nothing and urged immediate exchange of sick and wounded prisoners. North Korean Maj. Gen. Lee Sang Cho said no in principle agreement was reached though both sides favor treating the wounded after an armistice is signed. Connecticut and New York City police investigated a narcotics racket to explain the death of 16 year old Joanine Barbara Scott found in a trunk in Greenwich. The Bedowns of Yemen are desert nomads but mountain farmers.
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Tabby
Lee Sang Cho
Jana
Greenwich
Conm
Connecticut
New York City
Joanine Barbara Scott
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