Gaseous Mine Ordered Shut in Mossahannon Field
Yorkshire Coal Company was closed by order of the State Bureau of Mines after a May 30 visit found the mine lacked a second means of ingress and egress. About seven miners were temporarily displaced while a three inspector commission oversees required improvements and reopening.
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Associated Press
Philipsburg
Moshannon
Yorkshire Coal Company
State Bureau of Mines
David B. Millward
State Secretary of Mines
Richard Maize
Madenother
Dance series at High School gym promises weekend fun
The department of the High School plans a dance series at the Jailor High School gym starting Saturday December 9 and every Saturday in December except the 30th. Junior and Senior High students may attend with membership cards issued at the door. Classes 7 to 8 led by instructors, then 8 to 9 music by Beaver Warpsiteers. Proceeds go to a school jukebox and orchestra expenses. Chaperones drawn from faculty and PTA. Local social notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad¢ Atpieuc Department
Te Jailor
Beaver Warsiteers
Wieh
Beaver Club
Birthday Celebrated At U B Aid Meeting
The United Brethren Aid met at Mrs. Sarah Watton's North Center street home with 18 members. Devisions by Mrs. E E Bush opened the meeting. Mrs. Harris Watrous led the business session voting to fit 25 stockings for the Gary Canteen. They sewed Tap robes for the Red Cross. Birthdays of Mrs. Dan Culver and Mrs. Warren White were celebrated with gifts. Next meeting set for December 6 at Mrs. E B Bush's home. donations for the Quincy Orphanage requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Laces Aid
Sarah Watton
North Center Street
E. E. Bush
Harris Watrous
Gary
Dan Culver
Warren White
Bess DeLury
E. B. Bush
Quincey
Gerry Owen Club Sees Christmas Stocking Drive
Gerry Owen Club meets at Mrs. Harry Weicht East Bond street with seven members. They plan to pack 25 Christmas stockings for the Canteen to be given to service men on trains. Bingo provides entertainment with prizes won by Mrs. Louis Sears and Mrs. Mayme Maloney. Christmas party decor and refreshments noted. Next meeting in January.
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Gerry Owen
Harry Weicht
East Bond Street
Louis Sears
Mayme Maloney
M. M. Sorority Plans Annual Dance at Rex Theatre
The M M Sorority of Senior High School announces ticket sales for a December 5 movie double bill Moonlight and Cactus and Mask of Dimitrios at the Rex Theatre. Proceeds fund their Christmas dance on Christmas night with hoped for Herby Johnson and his Erie orchestra. Plans for decorations are underway though the venue remains unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ms
Dimitrios
Rex
Herby Johnson
Erie
PTA Council Meeting At Harding School With Bond Drive
Last evening at Harding School the PTA Council met with in attendance. Mrs Mildred Denton led the business session voting to buy 10 health bonds and seven 100 war bonds for the Sixth War Loan drive. Clyde Shorebarger YMCA Northwest District secretary spoke on Home and Family Life. Mrs Car Stump led the flag salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding School
PTA
Mildred Denton
Wto
Card Club Hosts Evening At Wright Street Apartment
The Misses Andra Stratia entertained their card club Wednesday evening at Wright étreel. Members Wilbur Ribbers and Alen coare attended for games, with frozen dessert, sandwiches and coffee served. A Christmas party at Pitisheld Tim is planned, followed by cards at Miss Harriett Colegroy’s Euclid street home.
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Andra Stratia
Wright Étreel
Wilbur Ribbers
Alen Coare
Pitisheld Tim
Harriett
Five Hundred Club Met Last Evening
Mrs. Philip Zuimeck of West Washington Street hosted a Five Hundred gathering last evening. Prizes were awarded to Mire Devie Stanford, Mrs. Harry Bara, and Mrs. Gorse Stanford Jr. The hostess served fruit rolls, cake, and coffee. Mine George Blanford will host December 18. The text notes fading home crafts and mentions beads and fairies.
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Philip Zuimeck
West Washington -Stroal
Devie Stanford
Harry
Gorse Stanford
George Blanford
St. Seventh
Expert Becomes Santa for Thousands of Servicemen
Betty Mason plays Santa in a New York department store for United Nations servicemen worldwide. She helps choose gifts for soldiers families, with orders from Europe, the Pacific, and other theaters. Men write grateful notes, sharing stories and requests for lingerie, makeup kits, wallets, and keepsakes.
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Santa Claus
Department Store
Adelaide
Betty
Belly
Quelensign
Tialy
England
Mrs Ronald Carter Heads Columbus Grange Election
The Columbus Grange elected officers at the meeting held at the home of Mr and Mrs D P Trisket of Columbus. Elected overseer Mrs Ronald Carter, lecturer Roger Trisket, steward Mrs D P Trisket, treasurer Arthur Hill, secretary Mrs Arthur Hill, and other posts filled. The next meeting is December 27.
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Ronald Carter
Columbus
Columbus Grange
Ening
D. P
Aaster
Roger ‘Trisket
D. P. Trisket
John Burick
Arthur Page
Nathan Dosd
Arthur Hill
Archie Norton
Ceres
Carlton. Curtis
Pomona
Trisket
Briton Curtis
Loveland Card Club Hosts Dessert Evening
Mrs F M Loveland entertained her contract bridge club last evening. Mrs Walter Aver received the award for the evening and a dessert course was served. The next meeting is the Christmas gathering on December 12 at Mrs Harold Powells home on North Center street.
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A. KM
Loveland
Contract Bridge Club
Walter Aver
Harold Powell
North Center Street
Can You Eat without Worry
Indigestion and upset stomach relief offered by Bruart Tablets claim quick, happy relief with tasteless easy to take tablets. Contains doctor trusted ingredients and urges purchase from a local druggist at 254 price under new shelf safeguards.
Roer Riverine Actions Before Cologne Drive
American forces pressed north of Grosshau as they crossed the Roer and held the west bank bridge at Inden while German mine and dam actions intensified. The bridge at Miersdorf was blown and a major Roer crossing at Juliet was destroyed as the Ninth Army faced stronger river defenses. West of Cologne the First Army drove toward Langerwehicg Jungersdorf Kleinhau and crossed the Roer at two points advancing toward Duren.
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Grosshau
Inden
Miersdorf
Roer
U.S
Ninth Army
Todd
Juliet
Cologne
First Army
Langerwehicg
Jungersdorf
Kleinhau
Tade
Royal Navy and Japan topic to air on March of Time program
Admiral Sir James Somerville and Admiral Frank Parmelee discuss naval actions with the British Admiralty and U S Navy on the March of Time radio show. Somerville, a Joint Chiefs member and former Eastern Fleet commander, speaks from the Blue Network at 10 00 p m EWT.
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Royal Navy
Japan
James Somerville
Teall
British Admiralty
United States
Somerville
Joint Chiefs of Staff
EWT
Pramke
Marshall
USN
G. A. P. Sprague
The
Philippines
Military advances near Julich and Saarbrucken reported
Fragmentary wartime details describe forces advancing toward the Sear river near Mera and Saarlouis, with infantry near Takeine and Ely hoops occupying surrounding heights. Reports place units within miles of Saarbrucken and near strategic towns as operations continue.
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Julich
Gurge
Paitoh
Sear River
Mera
Saarluviern
Ely Hoops
Tookine
Troy
Saarbrucken
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