Sherman Barn Leveled By Fire
A Sherman area farm about two miles west of Sherman was destroyed by fire yesterday, along with grain and some equipment. No livestock were harmed. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. Stanley Volunteer Hose Company responded, Findley Lake also aided, and neighbors saved the house. The property was once the Edward Buss farm and later the Frank Gifford place.
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Cochanowski
Sherman
Stanley Volunteer Hose Company
Findley Lake
Edward Buss
Frank Gifford
Fire and Thanksgiving News from Corry Twenty Years Ago
Fire crews respond to Bent Hirst home on Marion Street where basement wiring caused a small blaze, extinguished on arrival. Corry Credit Exchange announces Thanksgiving turkey distribution with $1 purchases at local merchants starting October 21. Alfred Gibbons treated after a stair fall injuring his right arm. Chief Rec Cloud visits Cony on his way to Rosebud and Cleveland. Pennsylvania State College confirms winter evening classes in Corry for broader education this year. 34 students enrolled last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent Hirst
Marion Street
Alfred Gibbons
Union City
John ©. Kibler
Cony
Rec Cloud
Cleveland
Salamanca Reservation
Rosebud Reservation
Dakotas
Corry
Womer
Pennsylvania
Tate College
Various Community Notices From Spartansburg Area
Local notices report visitors and events in Spartansburg area including a Halloween party at the Baptist Church for beginners and primary class children, a soil conservation meeting at Sparta High School, PTA and FFA activities, a bridal shower in Titusville, and plans for a 1950 yearbook. Names include Florence Love J B Sherwood James Glen Lucy Morris Ray Stutzman Lucille Taylor Joan Tillotson Opal Strake Murray Straite Marie McDannel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Love
Gerry
Mrrs
J. B. Sherwood
Lady Morton Rebeked Lodge
James Glen
Glen
James Murray
Lucy Morris
Ralph Blakeslee
Ray Stutzman
Lucille Taylor
James, Sharp
Chapmanville
Baptist’ Church
Spartansburg
Sparta High School
Sparta FH. A
Joan Tillotson
F. B.A
Opal Strake
William Boythe
Alvin Brenner
Bert Cook
Glenn
Murray Straite
Titusville
Marylin
Dolores McDannel
Marie McDannel
Attendance Records in Congress Reflect Value Not Time
Senators and representatives debate the meaning of attendance in Congress as primaries loom. The piece argues that presence is not a sole measure of usefulness, citing busy lawmakers shaping legislation and not merely voting. It notes aging members may need time due to health but remain valuable through experience.
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Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Capitol
Genius IQ Quiz From Classified Page Questions
A reader quiz lists ten questions covering topics from maritime disasters to world geography and history. It asks about a Canadian pleasure cruiser burn at Toronto, Guan transfer on July 1 1950, a major league baseball pitching five vibes, Paraguay’s capital, NATO allies count, boiling food method, Ananias and Saphira relation, Michael Edison Sloane’s grandfather, Air Marshal Tedder’s country, and the meaning of a bebop cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D
Toronto
Island
Guan
Navy Department
Major League Baseball
Leste
Paraguay
Ananias
Saphira
Michael Edison Sloane
Granceon
Austria
Lord Tedder
Shaft
World War I Veteran Dies of Rare Disease in Pittsburgh
Robert N. Barry of Pittsburgh died last night at the Veterans Hospital from Hodgkin's Disease. He was a cryptographer in the Air Force during World War I and served in the South Pacific. His wife gave birth to a son on Sunday morning, following the birth of another son 28 months ago.
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Pittsburgh
Robert N. Barry
Aspinwall Veterans Hospital
Barry
South Pacific
Harrisburg Opens North America’s Big Three Horse Show
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg kicks off a week-long event with 500 horses from 300 stables competing for 27300 in cash prizes and numerous trophies. Maj. Gen. Robert B. McClure will preside over the opening ceremonies as international military teams from Chile Ireland Canada and Mexico attend exhibitions and warmup events begin with open jumping. Mexico is favored to win one of the two challenge trophies as competition starts tomorrow among teams vying for top honors.
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Harrisburg
North America
Pennsylvania
New York
Madison Square Garden
Toronto
Millarden Farms
Ann Ville
Robert B. MeClure
Baltimore
Army
Pennsylvania State Police
Chile
Ireland
Canada
Mexico
Miner Killed in Rock Fall at Riverside No. 2 Mine
Edward Box, 50, a coal miner, died in a rock fall at Riverside No. 2 mine operated by Adams Fuel Corporation in South Fork near Johnstown. The accident occurred last night in one of the few functioning pits east of the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Mississippi
Edward Box
Riverside
Adams Fuel Corporation
South Fork
Baptist Church Community Calendar And Activities
A social hour with refreshments will follow. Mrs Harrison Mrs Scobie and Mrs Haris lead the program. Transportation provided for out of town children. Boys and girls gather 3 45 to 4 15 Thursday in the church auditorium. Prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday 8pm. Sunday School 10am worship 11 20am Senior Young Peoples 7 45pm evangelistic services 8pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliiard Harrison
Guy Scobie
Leroy Haris
Baptist Church
Young Peoples
St Tis
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Ctober
Corry Credit Exchange
Superior Cleaning Company
Teena
Paige
Topp
North Center Stroat
New ‘World
Willys Sales & Service
R. P. Beckwith
N. Center St
Dial
Solly
Oldsmobile
Ford
Borstorff
First Avenue
R&h
Dan Raw
Penelec
Landon
Sharon
Topeka
Xan
Kansas
Alfred M. Landon
Langton
West Middlesex
Mercer County
Keystone State
Page & Nichols
Main St
Mueller
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Calif
Cherry
District Monogur
Bae
Powell Motor CO
Center St
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