Kidnapping charges and new political resignation reported
A 34 year old man, Pat Ernest Maddock, was held in $1,000 bail on charges of kidnapping his 6 year old stepdaughter Sandi Killius and assaulting her grandmother after police traced him to a Uniontown substation. The child’s father, William Killius, said the incident began March 2 and the suspect also pushed the girl's grandmother. In a separate note, Bie rut, Poland’s top Communist leader since WWI, resigned as premier to become first secretary of the United Polish Workers party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Ernest Maddock
Sandi Killius
Justice of the Peace
A. Randolph Matthes
Maddock
Uniontown
William Killius
Marjorie
Sandi
Killius
Mary
Kilius
Warsaw
Poland
Boleslaw Bierut
Pol Land
United Polish Workers (Communist) Party
Women of the Moose plan April Fool Hobo Party
Mee SOChTEEY WOTM holds regular session at lodge rooms with Mrs. Alfred Cone presiding. Plans include an April Fool Day party with costume prizes and a drive to form another bowling team. Charter draped in memory of Mrs. Homer Berkhaus. Gowns purchased for two members earning College of Regents Degrees at the WOTM convention in August. Drawing yields two $10 prizes to Raymond Piccirillo. Attendance award goes to Mrs. C. E. Lindberg and Mrs. Peter Gravis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOTM
Women of the Moose
Alfred Cone
Homer Berkhaus
College of Regents
Raymond Piccirillo
C. E. Lindberg
Peter Gravis
Mooseheart
Club Social Gatherings Across IOOF Hall
About 30 members of the Women’s Relief Corps No 49 met at the IOOF Hall for a regular meeting and screen dinner led by Mrs Merle Long. The 2 pm session, led by President Mrs Long, planned an April 1 all day quilt event and named a new dinner committee. Mrs Merle Haskell was installed as the new chaplain after a St Patrick’s Day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps No. 49
IOOF
Merle Long
Long
C. A. Pier
K. D. Brown
Wesley Willis
Earl Munn
Merle Haskell
King's Workers Class Meets at Hawley Home in Beaverdam
Beaverdam hosts Mr and Mrs Herbert Hawley welcomed 24 members of the King's Workers Class of Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church for March. The meeting opened with devotions by Leon Proctor and prayer led by Rev Leon Maneval. President Mrs Paul Smith presided as business was transacted. Mrs Claude Maynard and Mrs Edna Williams planned games and dessert refreshments followed. Mr and Mrs Ora Gibbons will host the April 21 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Workers
Hawley Home
Herbert Hawley
Beaverdam
King's Workers
Wayne Valley
Ednad Williams
Ora Gibbons
Wheelock Aid Hosts St Patrick Day Party at Home
Wheelock Community Aid held a St Patrick Day gathering at the home of Mrs. Melvin Edwards R D 4 last evening. Secretary Wir Raymond Root led a brief meeting in the president and vice president's absence. Mrs Wayne Hopkins offered the devotional. A social period followed with games led by Mrs Edwards and Mrs Leland Crosscut. prizes went to Mrs Charles Kennedy Mrs Wayne Hopkins Mrs V McClintock and Mrs Harold Dougherty. Green and white decorations brightened the refreshments where hostess served potato salad hot rolls and coffee with Mrs Crosscut assisting. The next aid meeting is set for 8 pm April 1 at Mrs David Bensink's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Enjoyupe
Wheelock Community Aid
Melvin Edwards
R. D
Raymond Root
Wayne Hopkins
Edwards
Leland Crosscut
Charles Kennedy
V. McClintock
Harold Dougherty
Crosscut
David Bensink
Mrs. T. S. Kelsey Hosts Bridge Club Evening
Wright street hostess Mrs. T. S. Kelsey entertained her contract bridge club with guests Mrs. Jack Stahl and Mrs. John Freno. Two tables played. prizes went to Mrs. Robert Tunnell and Mrs. J. Fred Kinley, with Mrs. Harry Hall taking the special award. Refreshments followed and the group adjourned to meet April 1 with Mrs. Hugh O Hare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Kelsey
Wright Street
Jack Stahl
John Freno
Robert ‘Tunnell
J. Fred Kinley
Harry Hall
Hugh O'Hare
Bake Sale Tomorrow At The Gift Shop
The Pre-School Parent Teacher Association sponsors a bake sale tomorrow at the Gift Shop from 9 a.m. until noon. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Kenneth Boland, Mrs. HP Mishler, Mrs. Ray Weber, and Mrs. Richard Orn, assisted by PTA members. A variety of breads cakes cookies and candies will be available to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Boland
Hp, Mishler
Ray Weber
Richard Orn
PTA
Washington School PTA Holds March Meeting
The Washington School Parent-Teacher Association held a 3 p.m. meeting at the school with Miss Helen Johnson leading the Mag salute and Mrs. Harold Lloyd giving devotions on faith from Scripture Luke 24 13. Mrs. Arthur Martin presented a film Life With Junior. A Study Group was announced for April 6 at 8 30 p.m. at Mrs. Robert Curtis 228 West Congress Street. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Larry Long and Mrs. Paul F. Bauer. next meetings are April 22 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School Pta
Washington School
Parent-Teacher Association
Helen Johnson
Harold Lloyd
Arthur Martin
Junior
Robert Curtis
West
Congress Street
Larry Long
Paul F. Bauer
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Carol McCray in Clymer
Miss Carol McCray, bride‑to‑be of Peter Howard, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Kay Gallup at her Clymer home. Twelve friends attended and played cards with Miss Jean McCray earning prizes. Dolores Porter helped serve refreshments. The couple’s upcoming marriage was noted along with generous gifts for the bride‑elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol McCray
Kay Gallup
Clymer
Peter Howard
Jean McCray
Dolores Porter
Birthday Party for Alan Dimmick Jr
A surprise birthday party honored Alan Dimmick Jr on his eleventh birthday. Twelve friends including Cub Scout Den members attended at his home 512 East Street from 6:30 to 9 p.m. William Shreve Jr directed games. prizes went to Michael Anderson George Taylor Frank Perry and Robert Hunt. Nancy Shreve and Sally Dimmick helped prepare cake ice cream and Coca-Cola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Dimmick Jr
East Street
William Shreve Jr
Michael Anderson
George Taylor
Frank Perry
Robert Hunt
Nancy Shreve
Sally Dimmick
Alan
Birthday Club Met With Mrs S E Anderson
The Birthday Club gathered at 24 West Frederick Street last evening with 13 women. Mrs Russell Briggs received a gift as her birthday was celebrated and a social hour with television followed a meal of salad rolls relishes cake and coffee. The next meeting is set for April 15 at Mrs Claude Blan Chad s home on Spring Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Anderson
West Frederick Street
Russell Briggs
Anderson
Claude Blan‘Chard
Spring Street
Slayer Sentenced to Life for Lakeville Slaying
ERIE Pa Judge Shaub formally sentenced Keith Magee 31 of Conneaut Ohio to life in prison for the murder of George Harrington 70 of Lakeville Ohio. A jury convicted Magee of first degree murder February 19 after the appeal for a new trial was rejected. The burned body was found in Harringtons car trunk on a deserted road near Erie last November 14. Magee testified he beat Harrington and set the car ablaze after Harrington made improper advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Urvon Sw Shaub
Keith Magee
Conneaut
Ohio
George Harrington
Lakeville
Magee
Harrington
Horseshoe Crabs Reveal Surprising Ancestry
Scientists find horseshoe crabs are more closely related to certain arachnids and extinct predators than to true crabs. The discovery reshapes understanding of arthropod evolution and places horseshoe-like ancestors near land-dwelling predators and spiders in the evolutionary tree.
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Oberman Bros
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Tower City
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Schulykill County
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Leed
F. C. Chapin & Son
Topp
Corry’s
Women’s Shop
United State
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