Instant death for oil worker at Ridgway lease
Hugh Yonker aged 30 native of Ridgway was instantly killed at the Brinton oil lease of Healy Petroleum Co four miles west of Bradford when his left hand was caught in a winch while workers pulled twiring at 2 45 pm Monday The arm was severed at the shoulder and the head crushed Yonker died almost instantly Deputy Coroner A McCutcheon investigated the accident Yonker born November 12 1899 came to Bradford ten years ago He is survived by his wife Louise a daughter Lucill his father and mother M and Mrs Adam Yonkers of Ridgway a sister Mrs Floyd Douthit Bradford and six brothers John and Glenn Ridgway George St Marys Verne Herbert and Rew Sawyer Pa.
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Hugh Yonker
Brinton
Healy Petroleum Co
Songbird
Bradford
Yonker
A. McCutcheon
Mr. Yonker
Louise
Lucill
Adam Yonkers
Montmo End Road
Floyd Douthit
John and
Glenn
George
St. Marys
Verne
Herbert
Rew
Sawyer, Pa
Johnson deluxe Aqua-Plyers delivered for Hindley Lake use
Theo F Williams and Paul J Downey, local Johnson on board motors distributors, deliver a Johnson deluxe Aqua-Player to C. E. Rafter of Oakmont for Hindley Lake craft service. The new boat, among Johnson's finest models, will be delivered tomorrow and placed in service immediately.
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Theo F. Willams
Paul J. Downey
Johnson Onboard Motors
C. E. Rafter
Oakmont
Hindley Lake
Johnson
New Officers Named by Church Brotherhood
Election of officers of the Brotherhood of the Baptist church held at J. W. Rickers home on West Frederick street. Emilé Bilodeau named president for the year, Charles Hubertz vice president, Prederlac Miller secretary, and J. W. Rickers treasurer. A social hour and lunch followed. Hand issues approved by Secretary James Z. Woodward in Harrisburg today noted Erie county Wesleyville borough school district 6500 dollars for an addition to a school building.
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Church Brotherhood
Brotherhood of the Baptist Church
Secretary of Internal Affairs
James Z. Woodward
Harrisburg
Erie County
Wesleyville Borough
IFINES AND JAIL TERMS FOR RADIO INTERFERENCE
Radio fans in Oil City chase enforcement of laws against radio interference. A buzzing noise disrupted WLEW and others until last week, reappearing after a Blizzard article. Keystone Public Service Co traced it to the south side, with teens possibly operating a spark coil. Penalties under federal wireless law are severe, including fines and prison. Lon Jourdet visits family, plans return to Philadelphia Thursday.
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Oil City
WLEW
Keystone Public Service Co
Fang
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