Remodeling and census questions mark local notices
The article notes the relocation of P. R. R. freight offices to main floor of the station on First Avenue and outlines the 1980 federal census questionnaire. Enumerators include James Jenkins and ward residents, with instructions for residents to complete the form to aid data collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Martin
Staf
James Jenkins
Maude Barnes
Mildred Hodges
Margaret Hand
Iiker
Ainele
U. S
United States Naval Forces
Watk
Former chief’s mother dies and local notices in brief
A long column of reader notes reports the death of Mrs. William Tipton, mother of former city chief of police, services held at Gettysburg. It also lists civic updates: restaurant openings, road warnings on Route 11, and various local events, elections, and personnel movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Gettysburg
William Tipton
Mula
Jon R. Tipton
Hanover
Tipton
Reginald Werrénrath to Be Heard on Byeready Broadcast
Reginald Werrénrath, celebrated American baritone, will be heard on the Byeready broadcast at 8 o'clock Tuesday night Easter Monday ball three weeks from tonight. Pennsylvania ranks fourth in motor vehicle registrations for 1929 with 1,793,283, following New York, California, and Ohio, in a federal report from the Bureau of Public Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Werrénrath
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
New York State
California
Ohio
Inois
Golden Lax Tablets Ad Declares Health Benefit
An old advertisement touts Gold en Lax Tablets as a powerful tonic laxative. It claims the product tones the system, relieves sluggish bowels, carries off poisons, and revitalizes overall health to encourage energetic wellness.
Youthful gang robs drug stores in Pittsburgh area nabbed in Erie
Three members of a youthful mob tied to drug store and restaurant robberies were captured in Erie after five months on the run. E C Winter 19 Harry Malone 14 and Stephen Conwell 24 were returned to Pittsburgh by Smoky City detectives. Conwell is named as leader and two women arrested here were released to health authorities after questioning.
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Juki
Mar
Pittsburgh
Herim
Erie
E. C. Winter
Harry Malone
Stephen Conwell
Smoky City
Greve
Conwell
Piye
Squa Pittsburgh
Ryle
Upper State Street
Death of Mrs Philip Weber
Relatives report the death of Mrs Phillip Weber of Corry, died in Buffalo after being struck by a car while en route to church. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Church of St John the Baptist in Boston near Buffalo. Mrs Raith Fox travels to Buffalo for the funeral. The deceased was sister to the late Mrs Catherine Webyer of Corry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Phillip Weber
Corry
Weber
Catherine Webyer
South Center Street
Church of St. John the Baptist
Boston
Raith Fox
Catherine Web
Glider Flight Meet At Schenley Oval Draws 100 In Pittsburgh
More than 100 glider enthusiasts from western Pennsylvania attended the first real glider test in Pittsburgh at Schenley oval where 1 flights were made. Members from Johnstown Monongahela City and Overbrook attended. Another similar meet is planned for next Sunday with several hundred expected to witness motorless flight.
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Pittsburgh
Five alost in Pacific steamer collision tragedy
In darkness on the Columbia River the pleasure barge Swan was rammed by the lumber steamer Davenport near St Helens Oregon. At least five dead and many injured as the Dix tug also sank. Passengers homeward from the Longview Bridge dedication disaster, with several named victims and missing persons.
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United Press
ST. Helen
Ore
Mar
Swan
Davenport
Columbia River
Longview Bridge
Richard J. Belland, Jr
Dix
Bedouin Bandits Fire On Americans
Four Bedouin bandits fired on Professor J. Lynn Barnard and his party during an automobile trip in Trans-Jordania. Bullets punctured tires but the travelers reached Jerusalem safely. Barnard, tied to Columbia University Teachers College in 1916, later taught at Pittsburgh Harvard and Penn State. The piece notes an upcoming Lillian Guild tureen dinner at Emanuel Episcopal church Irish hall at 6:30 with ticket prices for members and children.
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United Pres Jerusalem
Mar
Deserts
J. Lynn Barnard
Trans-Jordania
Baenard
Monroe
New York
Desert Horsemen
Petra
Columbia University Teachers’ College
University of Pittsburgh
Harvard
Pennsylvania State College
Collegeville, Pa
Lillian Guild of
Hawnanuel Episcopal Church
Funeral Held for Nellie Pike in Columbus
Funeral services for Nellie Pike who died suddenly at A D Manley’s home in Spring Creek were held Sunday at the daughter’s residence Mrs Percy Medd in Columbus with Rev Frank A Wimer of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. The floral tributes were abundant and the body rests in Pine Grove cemetery awaiting burial in Spring Creek cemetery when weather allows. Pallbearers were Byron West John Miller George Mead John Carroll and George Stranigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Pike
A.D. Manley
Spring Creek
Perty Medd
Columbus
Oldlock
Frank A Wimer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pine Grove
Antil
Spring Cygek
Byron West
John Miller
George Mead
John Carroll
George Stranigan
Near derailment averted on Renovo division track
Kane Mar 31 A fireman Charles Deibert on passenger train 8971 spotted a broken wall on the eastbound rail near the brick works delaying the next train. The breach could have affected Erie to Philadelphia fast mail No 580. yard crews repaired the rail before it arrived. Deibert, a Renovo division resident, wears a distinctive bellheadpiece on the locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Mar
Pennsylvania
Charles Deibert
Passengr Trai
Erie
Philadelphia
Deibert
Kane Hill
Mien Pyere
Leon L. Smart
Walter Devine
Delbert
Renovo
City Horseshoe Tossers Meet To Discuss League Reorganization
A citywide horseshoe tossers meeting will be held at the Muni Pal building at 7:30 Tuesday evening. The purpose is to discuss reorganizing local leagues for the coming summer months. All interested tossers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munipal
Larry Franklin Rebekah Lodge to Install Officers
The Larry Franklin Rebekah Lodge will install new officers at a meeting in the T. O. O. F. hall on Tuesday evening at six o clock sharp. The founding of the order by Schuyler Colfax will be observed. A program is being arranged, and all current and new officers are requested to attend in white costumes. Lunch will follow and a pleasant evening is promised local members.
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Larry Franklin Rebekah Lodge
Economic Outlook Cites Uncertain Markets And Policy Risks
A fragmented report from a financial desk outlines ongoing uncertainty in the market as inflation, policy shifts, and global disruptions weigh on credit, production, and investor confidence. Analysts warn that temporary forces may ease, but risks remain until structural improvements take hold.
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John Jeffries
North Center Street
Grand Theatre
Myrtie
Cohimilus
Conry
Warren Times
Showla
Will Rogers
Enna Jeltick Melodies
WIZ Chain
Newhouse Shoehouse
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
St. Thomas
Joha Blair
Gerry—Amusement Company
Literary Digest
Floyd Gibbons
Parker Cramer
Wilkins Antarctis
Cramer
Cleystand
David Newhouse
Laura van Sickle
Clymer
Findley Lake
Warren
Michigan
Texas
Maunt Twain
Hayabee
Hannibal
Clemens
Second Avenue
West Pleasant Street
William H. Supplee
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Swarthmore Chattauqua Association
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Swarthmore
Dorothy Barker
Glenni-Barker
Japan
Stuents
Mercyhurst College
Erie State
F. R. Hawkins
Ray
Mr. Hawkins
Alex MacDonald
MacDonald
A. R. White
Philippines
Grove City
112Th Infantry
L. EH. Lilley
Mount Gretna
DuBois
Philip Weber
Fivealost
Pacific
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Associated Gas and Electric Securities Co., Inc
Corry, PA
Renovo DIV
Hammond
Model Dairy CO
Coray, PA
Busi Inport Fac
York
Fundam
Gonstust
Ubeir
Taco
Guidlaal
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