Tragedy at Sugar Grove: Man fatally shoots woman then wounds self
Franke McKoon of Bradford shot Mrs. Mabel Lindquist 26 at her home near Sugar Grove, then wounded himself. He died or may die. Leo McKoon and others were present. Authorities say jealousy over Lindquist shifting affection to Franke's brother triggered the tragedy. Mabel Lindquist died at the scene. Franke McKoon survived initial injuries and is under guard at Warren General Hospital. Deputy and coroner investigations followed.
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Frank McKoon
Mabel Lindquist
Franke McKoon
Bradford
Sugar Grove
Warren General Hospital
McKeon
Leo
David Coan
Jamestown Road
New York State Line
Nic McKeon
Hir
Grant
H. H. Jefferson
Leo McKoon
Conn
Warren and
Ed Lowrey
Leroy Moldy
McKoon
Coan
Walter Coan
John Anderson
Bronk McKoon
Lindquist
Coar
Mr. Coa
Mr. Coan
Wester Coan
Frank McKeon
Hhe
Jefferson
John Amergon
Bob Ritchie
Id Lowrey
Warren Hospital
A. A. Gran
Warren youth in critical condition after auto crash
D W Westren, 26, of Rew City near Bradford, was struck April 21 on the Warren Jamestown Road by a Russell driver, John A Young. He remains in Warren General Hospital in a critical, nonrecoverable state with a compound fracture of the right leg, suspected injuries and pneumonia, with doctors declaring no hope for recovery.
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Warren
D. W. Westren
Rew City
Bradford
John A. Young
Russell
Warren-Jamestown
Warren General Hospital
Knaa
Jima
P&yalojans
State to Take Over About 2100 County Bridges
Harrisburg May 31 The state will assume maintenance of roughly 2100 county bridges, excluding Philadelphia, under the Gennett law which becomes effective at midnight. Previously 212 bridges were already state controlled under voluntary provisions, while the Kittanning bridge site dispute paused automatic transfer.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Allegheny River
Kittanning
Commonwealth
Gennett
State Highway Department
Armstrong County
Highway Department
Fisher
War Department
Départment
Motor Vehicle Bureau|y
Pennsylva
Vacation Bible School Opens Here June 9
Corry Ministerial Association organizes two groups for younger children at United Brethren and Baptist churches and a third through sixth grade at Lutheran and Presbyterian churches. Classes run 9 to 11:30 a.m. for three weeks starting June 9 with volunteers coordinating teaching staff and enrollment cards available June 5. All city children in eligible grades may enroll regardless of creed.
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Corry
Mabel Mumford
Lutheran Church
Bonnie Gordon
Presbyterian Church
R.S. Burr
Mildred Monroe
Gasoline tax cut eyed to save motorists millions yearly
Officials expect a three cent per gallon gasoline tax cut starting July 1, reducing the rate by one cent and forecasting an annual saving of about nine million dollars for drivers. The move aims to alleviate fuel costs while maintaining revenue for public programs.
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Nia
Sharon High Band Performs Amid Snow Flurry at Memorial Day
A brief snow flurry interrupted Memorial Day activities at Jonneaut Lake as Sharon High School band played in the bandstand. The thermometer showed 76 degrees today, marking a forty degree swing in 24 hours.
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Jonneaut Lake
Sharon High
Gator-Hide Mulch Paper Promises Superior Home Gardens
A garden product claim describes Gator-Hide Mulch Paper laid over prepared soil to raise soil temperature conserve moisture and kill weeds. It touts reduced weeding and cultivation effort and offers free complete planting directions.
Resignation of Rev L D Utts Reported
Reports that Rev L D Utts tendered his resignation were disputed by Emmanuel Episcopal rector, who said he might announce next week. The Union City Times Enterprise noted the prospective move affecting St Matthews and Emmanuel churches in Corry as Utts and his wife plan an England trip for further study. Members and Union City residents express regret over his pastorate and city engagement.
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Union City
L. D. Utts
Emmanuel Epscopel Church
Journal
Utts
Union City Times Enterprise
Corry
St. Matthews
Episcopal Church
Lyle D
Five Injured in Pittsfield Crash In Warren Road Accident
Motorists returning from Warren report a serious crash on the Youngsville Pittsfield road injuring five. A two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Niedzialek, West of Warren, was initially feared fatally hurt but recovered enough to be discharged from Warren General Hospital. The driver, Adam Chimiel of Warren R D 2, and two others were treated for cuts and shock and discharged. The car left the road and tipped into a ditch.
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Corry
Warren
Youngsville-Pittafield
Stanley Niedvialel
Warren General Hospital
Marriage Is Announced Hovey Bell Denver Madison
Miss Katherine Esther Hovey daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Hovey of Denver Colorado and John Herbert Bell of Madison Wisconsin are married. The ceremony took place in Denver on May 28 after which the couple will reside in Chicago where the groom has accepted a position. Miss Hovey is well known here through frequent visits with relatives. Mr and Mrs James West spent yesterday in the city.
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Katherine Esther Hovey
A. G. Hovey
Denver
Colo
John Herbert Bell
Madison
Wis
California
Bell
Chicago
Miss Hovey
Narrow escape for mother and two children
Erie May 31 A mother and her two children had a narrow escape from death Thursday night when Edward Schneider entered his home to find it filled with gas fumes and his wife and two children unconscious in their beds. Mrs Margaret Schneider 74 and her children Anna 3 and James 6 were reported in fair condition at St Vincent's hospital early this morning. Discovering the bodies Mr Schneider opened the windows and rushed to neighbors for help Dr Delmar R Palmer was called and sent the victims to hospital.
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Erie
Edward Schneider
Cherry Stage
Margaret Schneiger
Anna
Tames
St. Vincent's Hospital
Delmar R. Palmer
Sassafras Street
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Mercer County
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Caimiel
James ‘West
City
Jamestown
Equitable Life Insurance Company of
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John W. Lambing
Mutual
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ABC Spine
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Root’s Furniture Store
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