Former Oil City beauty held on murder charge
Oil City May 4 Details of a seven month investigation led to the arrest of nine people in the murder of William M. Cade 66 of New Castle. Betty Van Geisen 27 once Miss Oil City and Harry Grosse 30 face hearings on murder charges. Seven others charged as accessories after the fact also await court Friday. Cade was found dead after a party at his home. District Attorney Powers says trial is set for the June term. Raymond McCowin posted bond. others remain held.
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Oil City
E Curtain
City
Priday
Charles
Raymond McCowin
Tom Hartgel
Mary Reinhardt
Mildred
Edward Campbell
Newcastle
Bill Zeigler
John 8. Powers
Verdict Directed for $28,953.90 in Hampson Case
In Common Pleas Court Judge D A Aviva directed a verdict for the plaintiff Harold S Hampson as administrator of W S Answorth Tate against A C Clough after defense submitted with no further testimony. The full amount awarded was 28 953 90 dollars.
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Warren
Common Press
D. A. Aviva
Harold S. Hampson
W. S. Answorth
Tate
Brevard, NG
A. C. Clough
Britain Hails Roosevelt Appeal for Peace and Disarmament
London May 17 United Press reports King George may reply personally to President Roosevelt's peace appeal. The British cabinet discusses a draft reply and a policy declaration to be shown at the Geneva disarmament conference. Prime Minister MacDonald voices cautious optimism for a liberated Germany, linking peace to Germany's actions.
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Miller
United Press
London
King George
Roosevelt
George
Buckingham Palace
Presiger Roogewelt
Geneva
Mack Donald
Pilgrim Society
Roose
Vell
L MacDonald
Britain
Germany
Harveys Will Give Program at Local Baptist Church
My and Mrs Max Harvey will present a music and song program Thursday and Friday evenings at 8 o clock at the local Baptist Church. The couple are known to Corry audiences for Christian work and have toured with Dr Tucker and Musical Messengers. They recovered from injuries after a Florida automobile accident and now assist evangelistic campaigns.
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Max Harvey
Corry
Tucker
Paul Roder
Florida
Harvey
Concord PT A Meets Friday Ends School Year
Concord PT A holds a Friday 8 o'clock meeting at the school to terminate the PT A for the year. A program includes vocal solo by Merrill Lillie, readings by Mrs W I Howard, a trio by Kenneth Barnes Willis Price and Mrs Frank Lillie with Mrs Merrill Lillie as accompanist, an address by Harry B. Smith, and a vocal solo by Mrs Margaret Mahle.
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Marent
Reacnery Association of the Concord
Merrill Lilie
Howard
Nin
Kenneth Barnes
Willis Price
Frank Lillis
Jyith
Merrill Lillie
Harry B. Smith
Margaret Mahle
Butera Case Nearing Jury in Clearfield County
United Press reports that Joe Butera 32 of DuBois faced a jury in Clearfield county court over February shooting of L D. McCall a DuBois attorney at his suburban home. Prosecution rested on McCall’s identification and circumstantial evidence. Butera testified he was in DuBois from 7 30 p.m. to midnight February 10.
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United Press
Clearfield
Joe Butera
L D. McCall
DuBois
Clearfield County Criminal Court
McCall
Butera
Corry Members Attend Erie PTA Meeting
Corry parents join the Erie County Council of Parent Teachers Association in Erie at the YMCA. Officers reports, elections, and installations are planned. Richard Carrick of Erie will speak on education with the Moths P.A. Chorus performing.
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Erie County Council
Max Carrick
Erie
Q. W. Bricken
Albert Ohrn
Fairview
W. Bollman
Former Gov Fisher Heads Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Former Pennsylvania Governor John Fisher was elected president of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting. The board unanimously adopted reports urging Lincoln Highway improvements east of downtown and a plan for downtown waterfront and related street upgrades.
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United Press Pittsburgh
John
Fisher J
Thomas A. Dunn
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Municipal Gas Plant Studied
The City Souei Gas Committee met at City Hall to study the feasibility of city gas manufacture and distribution. Chairman Ernest C. Kessler noted the council could act on the issue, with Melvin Swanson and Harvey M. Osgon also present, confirming authority rests with the Board of Public Utilities under the City Charter.
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Jamestown
Souiei
Chaiman Ernest C. Kessier
Melvin ©. jSwanson
Harvey Mi Osgon
Kessler
Board of Public Utilities
Union City Woman Seeks New Trial in Cash Theft Case
Mrs. Mary Ball of Union City, convicted last Wednesday of taking $6,000 in cash and bond from Mrs. Eda Stuk, filed a motion for a new trial. The trial ended in disagreement over the evidence, with her defense alleging trial errors. Judge J. Orin Waite granted a rule to show cause and will hold a hearing. Attorney J. S. Mcull IAuite represents Ball.
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Hrie
Mary Ball
Union City
Eda Stuk
Mudday
Laird UK
J. Orin Waite
J. S. Diulliauite
Favours Income Tax for Schools Proposal
William Bruce editor of the Milwaukee School Journal tells delegates at a four day Pittsburgh convention that an income tax and related reforms could relieve property owners from heavy taxes and fund school upkeep. He argues better education taxation would have avoided real estate tax difficulties if educational groups showed interest.
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United Prete
Pittsburgh
William Bruce
Milwaukee School Journal
Edior
Bruce
Gandhi setback at Poona during 21 day puritica fest
Mahatma M. K. Kandhi faced a minor setback in Poona as he entered day 3 of a 21 day puritica festival suffering nausea and inability to drink water despite physician orders.
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Gandhi
Poona
Mahatma M. K. Kandhi
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