Wasp and Wworeney in May Meeting Notes
Fragmentary town notices report the Pine Grove Cemetery Association annual meeting set for Bracken-Keating offices at 7 30 pm with directors to be named and business transacted. Other items include unemployment checks totals, Air Mail Week observance, RR car loadings, and a Pittsburgh district business index drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock- Coliery
Pine Grove Cemetery
Public Instruction
Lester K. Ade
National Air Mail
Pennsylvania Republicans Seize Probe to Hit Democrats
Harrisburg May 7 The Pennsylvania Republicans hope to blast the Democratic administration and jolt the Roosevelt New Deal by prosecuting corruption charges. Grand jury presentations target Gov Earle aides Lawrence Bashore and McCloskey with claims of kickbacks inflated prices and improper use of state resources. The probe, led by DA Shelley, is set to run through September and could influence the 1938 primary and general elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New Deal
Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Carl Bartram Shelley
Miks
American Legion
Dauphin County
Shelley
A and Associates
George H. Earle
David L. Lawrence
the Commonwealth
Ralph M. Bashore
Labor and Industry
Matthew H. McCloskey, Jr
Philadelphia
Democratic State Finance Committee
Lawrence
McCloskey
General State Authority
PWA
Earle
Lawrence and
Joseph P. Guffey
Harle
State Capitol
Daviy Wilson
McCloskey-Earle
Charles J. Margiotti
Batle
Joan
Warle
G. Edward Green
Green
Democratic National Committee Treasury
Washington
Grand Jury
Retund
D. A
Gay
Charles Alvin Jones
Pittsburgh
Gutffey
Earl
Harlé
Laurence and
Guffey
Fireman Doubles as Artist in Spare Hours
Columbus man H. W. Diedrich, a firefighter, pursues painting in his leisure. He began three years ago for recreation and now creates oil artworks at his home, blending public service with a private artistic hobby.
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Columbus
H. W. Diedrich
Pardons Reported for Bradford Murder Suspects and Embezzler
May 1 report from Harrisburg states Tony DiMalo and Anthony Spehar would be placed on parole consideration for the slayings of Al Ritchie and related Bradford cases. Frank W. Christie of Butler is noted for possible clemency. DiMalo’s seven year term and Spehar’s involvement are cited amid historic local murder trials.
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McKean
Clayéra
Tony DiMalo
Anthony Spehuir
Chin
Liherty
Harrisburg
al Ritchie
Bruford
McDougal
Lewis Run
Bean
DiMaio
Spehar
W. Christie
Butler
Elf
Rubhié
New Jersey
Uedic
Ritchie
Tony Mike
Bradford
Mike
Sflke
River Street
Village on site of old fort linked to Coronel Antes
The village sits on the site of a frontier fort built in 1778 by Coronel John Henry Antes, overlooking the Susquehanna River at Nippenose Creek in Lycoming County. Artes, born 1736 near Pottstown, later served in the Second Battalion of Assoviators and became a colonel in 1777. He died in 1820 and is buried near the fort. Purists visit the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Snown
Scalding Coffee Awarded to New Jersey Woman
Mrs Emily Albright a 32 year old woman from Rochester New Jersey was scalded when two cups of coffee spilled down her back in a local restaurant. A Supreme Court jury awarded her 560 damages against the restaurant owners citing negligence in serving hot beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. J
Emily Albright
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania mandates 72 hour repair window for rejected autos
Harrisburg May 7 a new state highway safety rule tightens auto inspections. Owners of rejected cars must repair within 72 hours or face cancellation of registration and license plates. The program extends to all semi annual checks, with duplicate rejection reports and added hearings for noncompliant owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
J. Griffith Boardman
George 1 Marley
Highway Safety Bureau
Fieir
College Conductor Garners Honor Degree at Moraga
Lyon Mull, a railroad veteran, graduated from St Mary's College in Moraga California with a degree and taught music to students in a formal capacity through 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon Mull
St.Mary's College
Moraga
Calif
Northeastern Pennsylvani as Lake Popular Spot Ad Campaign
The Hawley Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce and the State Publicity Commission collaborate to promote the Drom Lake region. They distribute a 12 page brochure highlighting the area's history, scenery, mountains, streams, lakes, and activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, and other sports. A detailed map features Pike and Wayne counties and country scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrigburg—Amassey
Drom Lake
Wallenpunpack
Pennsylvania
Staté Publicity Commission
Publicity Commission
Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack
Counry
Pike and
Wayne Countion
Poppy Sale Campaign Named Poppy Day Chair
Lines has been named chairman of the VFW Poppy Day campaign again this year W B Lethman announced Plans are underway for the annual sale of Buddy Poppies on the streets of the city on Saturday May BUH Crowing Roosters Irk City St Louis residents protest rooster crowing noise to the anti noise committee of the Chamber
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Lethman
Archie W. Thompson
ST. Louis
Erie Board Backs New City Building Plan
May 7 report notes Erie city planning commission advances a plan for a new city hall to serve growing government needs. Samuel Bogmart drafts the resolution underscoring eligibility for federal funds and potential taxpayer impact. The proposal seeks a unified site from Weymouth to State Street with South Park borders, aligning with the courthouse and federal building footprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bogmart
Valen Ia
Hossa
Priseuta
Cfilelaly
Gale Toa
Parks Department Directon
Ancitte Tech
A. Muller
Weuey
Slate Street
South Park
Court House
Federal Building
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Mary Incr
Wasp
Mayitar
Tutterton Mantuy
Bashore
Association of American Railroads
Bureau of Business Research
University of Pittsburgh
C.M. Hengat
M. Gc. al
Meadville Y. M. G. A
Analiyi
Lake Erie
Shever
Smith Street
C. Barnes
Pennsylvania State Federation of Women
Federation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hull
Woodring
Uniontown
Carnell
Middle Atlantic States
Arthur W. Howe Trywald
Leta
Penn
PROBE
Cl. O. P
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
McKean County
Beardman
Huy
Yiet Atla Aeoa
Westinghouse
Root’s
Erie Board
Initis
Erie
George Chrissoph
Syracuse
Trafic
Harry J. Partner
Barbara L. Andrews
Andrews
Keister
Corry
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