Moderator as Chief Speaker at Presbyteries Conference
The First Presbyterian church unit joined a gend aland delegation at Meadville for the Presbyteries Conference. Rev Dr Hugh Kelso Wallen of Los Angeles, moderator of the General Assembly, led sessions as chief speaker. Dr Hugh K Walker addressed the Young People at United Presbyterian dinner and spoke on The Worth and Work of the Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Walker
Los Angeles
Meadville
First Presbyterian Church
Meadville Yeater Day
Hugh Kelso
Wallen
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Walker
Hugh K. Walker
Presbyterian Church
Walkertis
Mos Great Wore
Board of Foreign Eiasions
Shot to Death by Burglars in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania at 4 a.m. J Talis a 45 year old store owner was shot to death in his bedroom by two intruders who fled with over 2000 in cash from his small Plains street shop. The family said the burglars entered from the store area under their apartment and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
J. Talis
Plains
Here
Kanffer
Eas
Farm Arson Investigation Expands After Fifth Barn Burned
United Press reports in Harrisburg that arson probes into five barns burned within a ten mile area near Port Royal continued. State police pursued leads after four barns were set alight and a fifth on Isaac Book’s farm, about 10 miles from Port Royal. A prior warning note preceded each blaze and insurance was reportedly increased at Book’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Tuscarora Villey
Youth Admits Burglaries In Franklin Court Plea
Chadwick Washington a 16 year old colored youth pleaded guilty at arraignment before Alderman Perrine to breaking and entering. Bail set at 000 was not furnished. He is held in custody as the case proceeds. The offense involved an unauthorized Sunday morning visit to Mrs. Margaret Adelman at 829 Liberty Street, reported by Police Captain George Snyder and patrolmen Sayers and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Chadwick Washington
R. J. Perrine
Margaret Adelman
Liberty Street
George Snyder
Scott Sayers
Clayton , Warren
Auto accident explodes in garage killing Frank Meloll
Buffalo news reports a 43 year old commercial artist, Frank Meloll, died after his car bomb exploded when the starter was triggered. The device, placed under the hood and wired to the starter, blew him through the garage roof. His widow and three children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Frank Meloll
Heavy toll in auto wrecks near Bakerstown and Sandy Creek
Four people were killed and about a dozen injured in two separate Pittsburgh district crashes last night and today. In Bakerstown, Lilly Burke 17 and Carl Richardson 21 died when Richardson’s car hit a pole on Bakerstown road near Bakerstown. Edith Lauther 20 and Celia Burke 18 were injured as passengers. In Sandy Creek, Walter Pierson 8 and William Preece 21 were fatally injured when Preece’s car collided with another on Laketon road. Mrs Anni Pierson 27 and Harold Ayers 22 plus Violet Ayers 21 and Jack Scanlon 18 were wounded in the same collision. Leroy Drake of Sandy Creek was detained by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Lilly Burke
Carl Richardon
Bakerstown
Richardson
Edith Lauther
Célia Burke
Walter Pierson
William I Preece
Sandy Creek
Preece
Laketon Road
Anni Pierson
Harold Ayers
Violet Ayers
Sandy Creale
Jack Scanlon
Braddock
Leroy Drake
Sandy Creel
Patrolman Killed by Car in Erie Accident
In Erie on November 1 city patrolman Richard Manning was fatally injured when he stepped into the path of a car driven by Benjamin Franklin, assistant city electrician. The coroner ruled the death accidental and Franklin was not held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Richard Manning
Benjamin Franklin
Manning
Franklin
Boy Scouts Host Hallowe'en Party in Cambridge Springs
Cambridge Springs Boy Scout troop held an enjoyable Hallowe'en party at the headquarters with games, singing and entertainment for silver members and guests from the local troop and the Girls Scouts. Refreshments were served and the event was well attended. The article notes the November 1st annual registration date and urges all Scouts to contact their scoutmasters to arrange dues, while highlighting the active troop committee of Dr Henry Rhodes, Lawrence Davison and Arthur Schuub and the need for parental involvement to boost participation. a forthcoming court of honor is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Sike Cambelige Springs
Cambridge Springs
Linn
Boy Scout Teaster
Met
Boy Scouts
Hanry Rhodes
Lawrence Davison
Arthur Schuub
Invention of the hydraulic press details
A historical note describes the hydraulic press as a machine using a column of water to lift heavy loads. It mentions the idea of the device and attributes invention to Rama Straining in 178 i, reflecting early engineering thinking.
Missionary Society Organized by Baptist Ladies
A Missionary Society was organized by the ladies of the Baptist church with nineteen attendees at Mrs. A. L. Roth’s home. Mrs. Fred Ross was elected president and Mrs. W. J. Miller vice president, with Mrs. M. R. Amy secretary and Mrs. A. D. Roth treasurer. The group plans to meet the first Wednesday of each month starting December at Mrs. W. F. Miller’s home on West Wrederide street. Through efforts led by Mrs. Ross, thirty-two ladies joined, signaling strong enthusiasm for a successful organization. All members are urged to attend the greeting next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Miller
West Wrederide Street
Rods
Indies
Motorcyclist Fatally Hurt in Warwood Accident
Wheeling West Virginia November 1 Ar an A Allen 23 a state police private died in hospital from injuries after being thrown from his motorcycle at Warwood late yesterday His bike skidded on a street car rail He was hurled over the handlebars and his skull fractured Allen's home was Martinsburg West Virginia and he had served seven years with the state police
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Aran A. Allen
West Virginia
Warwood
Allen
Martinsville
Hallowe'en Celebrated by St Wawara’s Pupils
The pupils of St. Wawara's senior and a Hallowe'en party at their hall yesterday afternoon and evening featured games stunts and other festivities. The auditorium was prettily trimmed and guests appeared in costume. Refreshments were served and in the evening the high school students enjoyed various Hallowe'en stunts contests visiting and more refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wawara’s
Hallowe'en
Mother Burns Saving Child in Altoona Fire
Grace Farber, 20, is hospitalized in critical condition after she burned her hands and body while tearing burning clothing from a child and protecting a three year old girl from a candle blaze. The mother saved the youngster and another infant. both children escaped injury. Local hospital confirms her condition as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Altoona
Grace Farber
Steve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deucrukiony
Everylvke Beacheld Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Sheffield
Hasburg
Frank A. Wilcox
E. Main Street
the Bank
Warren
N. Y. City
Corry
The
Warren Peores
Service To
North Center
Stopp
Elks Club
Peoples Store
Jersey
Center St
Corry, Pa
Boy Scout News
Hotel
F. J. Sperry
Mgr
Nitical
Pol
Shreve
Colorado River
Congress
Albert L. Thomas
Thomas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!