Sunday School Contest Crowns Hazel Knowlton Class
Hazel Knowlton's Presbyterian Church Sunday School class won top honors in the YMLCA contest that closed February 25. The Knowlton group gained three new members, while George Bullensen's class added two. Attendance records and visitor counts were highlighted as the all-church effort continued, with the local church reaching 229 pupils and a peak of 190 in attendance.
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Hazel Knnowlton
Presbyterian Church
George Bullebens
Knowlton
Know
Brethren
Methodist
Harold Dietael
George W. Beecher
Tereso
House of Yourship
Jesus
God
V F W Plans Dancing Party With Melody Girls Orchestra
The VFW Post 261 plans a dancing party at the local armory in Priday on March 6 featuring the Melody Girls orchestra from Warren Wisconsin. The event promises decoration, refreshments, and a capacity crowd with proceeds aiding veterans.
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Melody Girls
Warren
State Armory
A. W. Thompson
V. F. Wo
Priday
Cormunittes
Melody Girls Orchestes
Patrol county roads in hunt for Dillinger
State highway patrolmen and troopers joined the manhunt for John Dillinger, an escaped murderer and bank robber, with a teletype report placing him toward the Pennsylvania state line. In the past 24 hours five troopers at the Pennsylvania Ohio line reported spotting a speeding car, while Erie police tracked Dillinger and an escaped companion near Lingoket highway by Stark. Law enforcement at Lawrence Park and nearby barracks dispatched additional units armed with riot guns to pursue the Ford sedan believed to bear Illinois 392 284 or Indiana 87 920 plates.
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Drie
John Dillinger
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Ohio Line
West Springlidla
Erie
Titlinger
Crown Point
Sper
Indiana
Hard liquors the main choice of Pennsylvanians
United Press report from Harrisburg shows 94 percent of state liquor store customers bought hard liquor since openings on January 2. Wines and imports accounted for 5 and 1 percent respectively, with weekly sales listing blends, bonded whiskies, gins, and vermouth among others.
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Harrisburg
Peportire
Boollegrerz
Retrenchment Affects Erie Liquor Store Staff
In Erie three state liquor stores began personnel cuts with at least one assistant manager dismissed and others placed on a preferred list for future openings. Joseph Caprini oversaw store activities but was unavailable for comment. The move aligns with broader statewide staffing reductions and provisions allow affected workers to receive their salary through mid month.
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Erie
Eirle
Joseph Caprini
Hiquor Board
Enres
Caprini
Hie
Ami
Éaployes
Que Ad
Rochester school renamed for longtime janitor Harrison
In Rochester Michigan the old Central Grade School will be renamed Harrison School in honor of William F Harrison aged 72 who served as janitor for 27 years and was beloved by generations of students. The decision was made by unanimous vote. Harrison, affectionately called Bilbo by local children, is praised for his quiet service and dedication to the school community.
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Rochester, Mich
Central Grade
Harrison ‘School
Wiliam F. Harrison
Bilt
Columbus Grange session notes and upcoming event
Columbus Mar 6 Columbus Grange No 76 met in regular session with good attendance. Arthur Hill led lecture hour with music by Miss Zells Carroll and Robert Trisket. Topics included birds oleomargarine vs butter and future of dairying. Card party planned March 5 to aid the Columbus Grange and church fund. Visitors from Westfield and Washington noted. Warmer weather spurs sugar camps roads and dam work.
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Columbus
Mar
Columbus Grange No
Arthur Hill
Zells Carroll
Robert Trisket
Rell
Grange
Columbus Grangers
Grand Valley
Pomona Grange
Columbus Grange
Mig
J. W. Skinner
Roosevelt Highway
Baccus Corners
Chinese Conversions Rise as Catholic Population Grows in China
A Vatican report to Peiping notes 50 111 conversions to Catholicism in the past decade. It records a Catholic population of 2 024 160 in China and highlights the vast Amazon, Congo, or Basin forests as the world’s largest forest areas.
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Vatican City
Rome
China
Peiping
Alam Fiver
Sworll
Wild Boy of Road Proves Girl at Kane
A 16 year old girl Marion Bailey and a 15 year old boy Peter Skunds, claiming to be related, were picked up by Chief Tra Lee in Kane after hitch hiking 75 miles from Williamsport. They dressed in boyish attire and said they planned to steal sour goods with two friends. both admitted their mistake and cried at the borough jail.
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Jane
Marth
Tra Lee
Braley Street
Kingsum
Wilkes-Harre
Peter Skunds
Williamsport
Skanda
Marion Bailey
Book Review Pleasure At Club Meeting
The Afarbers held a regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Paulson on Maple Avenue. Miss Mary Condra gave a review of Hervey Atton's Anthony Ad vast in an interesting and delightful manner. Current events followed the program, and ten to sixteen members attended. The next meeting will be with Miss Condra on March 18.
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Atemor
Hervey Atton
Anthony
Miss Condra
Five Burned in Explosion at Kane Area Home
Five people were burned as a gas explosion wrecked a Highland Road home ten miles from Kane. George McParlin and his family suffered burns. Edward Childs, blind since childhood, is hospitalized with severe burns. A meter line break caused gas accumulation and a stove ignition led to the blast. neighbors escaped as flames enveloped the kitchen.
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Ane
George McParin
Highland Road
Edward Childs
Kane Summitt Hospital
George McParlin
McFarling
Prorda
Meda
George McFarlin
McFarlin
Breas
Man Charged Over Mail Robberies Near Lake Road
Maren Hoch and others face additional charges after a Federal Court hearing on swindling mail during a two month period. Alleged thefts include forged railroad pension checks totaling $31.80 and at least two forged checks from a State Street store. Suspect captured Friday following the third theft in the vicinity.
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Hoch
Maren
Emmas
Lake Road
Waithis Fedurat Gaurt
Aldeemin
Charles Barberte
Fohrman
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V.F.W
Etta Kett
Asmooth
Kerr
Int
Wir
Aden Freier
Imace
Ife
Paul Robinson
Hee
Hunt For Dillinger
United Press
Wrashington State
Aujpnsen
Phoenix
EU P
Furniture & Co-Maker
Antisupa, Sia & Stale Sis
Room
Columbus News
Charles Obrn
Westfield
N. Y
V. A. Smith
Iris Simmions
Washington, D.C
Henry
Stanley
Von
Nuey
Paes
Bess
Kane
Businieas
H. Kennedy
Irvine Street
Corry Electric Shop
Desmond
Hawkework
Cave Journal
Ate
Orel Tompkins
Gowry
Rid
Phone Wattsburg
Par Lie
Guy Grament
Amuyerience
Statis
Tyi
Bos
Tra
Cotes
Wrile Albert Mills
Monmouth
Cincinnati
Canaries
Sixth Ave
Brloe
Wallen
Ravengell Highway Sale
Geo. B. le Baron & Son
Union City
Roo
Clarion County
Phane
West Park Place Ory
First Avenue
J. Patterson
South Cepter
Bath
Garage
Sumas D
Lech
West Smith
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