Granger Opens Grange Session With Smoking Ban Talk
At the Pennsylvania State Grange convention in Johnstown speakers urged policies including a prohibition on smoking by girls in all schools and colleges. Master P. H. Dewey criticized state education policies as too centralized, while Louise Taylor Rodgers led resolutions. a comedy drama by Penn State Grange students capped the evening. The gathering also heard notes on rural electrification and observed Sunday observance plans for Philadelphia’s Exposition.
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Cochran High School
Johnstown
State Department of Education
Master P. H. Dewey
Gaines
Louise. Taylor Rodgers
Morongahela
Pomona
State Grange
Rodgers
Philadelphia
W. K. McClenahen
Bedford County
Morrison’s Cove, Light and Power Co
Penn , Central Light and Power Co
Morrigan's Cove
New Enterprise
The
Grange
Home Economics
Hannah Meir. Lyons
Lincoln University
Lyons
Bruce McCreary
Bureau of Child Health
Harrisburg
Ovyers
Penn State Grange
Pennsylvenia
Mignon J. Lott
W. R. Gordon
Chariie Ray
William Penn Highway Opens Through to Pittsburgh
Motorists may now use the new William Penn Highway from Blairsville to Wilkinsburg with a short detour at Monroeville. The route is largely macadam and reduces travel time to Pittsburgh, though mud remains a handicap east of Greensburg during grading.
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Pittsburgh
Monroeville
Blairaville
Wilkinsburg
Greensburg
Honor Bright high school play set for Friday night
Indiana High School Dramatic Club works hard to stage the play Honor Bright on Friday evening at 8 16 oclock. Club officials urge strong public support to ensure a successful production. Local notices advertise sales and upcoming events with varied offers and promotions.
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Indiana High School Dramatic Club
Bright
Police ban checkers in Clarksburg fire houses
Clarksburg West Virginia police ban playing of checkers in station houses after civilians and officers crowded around during a game. Chief Lt M Wolfe said the game had become critical and threatened to interfere with officer duties during emergencies.
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Clarksburg
Wivay
W. Va
Dee
M. Wolfe
Wolfe
Bell Plans to Delay Jail in Large Embezzlement Case
Pittsburgh December 5 Ins close with counsel John A Bell said plans to avoid jail for a sentence on condition of defrauding Carnegie Trust Co of more than 600000. He plans a retrial motion within three days. Bell contemplates liberty pending the motion and publicity, with various ads and notices in local businesses.
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Pittsburgh
Ibis
John A. Bell
Dee Funct Carnegie Trust Co
Bell
Ab Nberty
Ritter Gas Deal At Whitesburg Reported To Equitable Gas
In Kittanning on December 9 the Ritter interests sold gas rights in the Tuttle McKeesport field at Whitesburg to Equitable Gas Company for about 120000. The Ritters from Indiana held roughly 120 acres of leases near Whitesburg and other blocks. Six producing wells on the leases yield about 4000000 feet of gas daily, with one well reportedly capable of 1000400 feet daily. The sale marks a large transaction amid rumors of shifting control of regional natural gas supplies.
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Kittanning
Ritter Gas
Tuttle
Whitesburg
Ritter
Little McKeesport
Second Game in S.S. LeagueTonight at High School Floor
The Sunday School Basketball League resumes with United Presbyterians facing Lutherans at 8 pm on the High School floor. Last week’s opener drew a healthy crowd, with ample room for more supporters of both local teams. The games promise fast action and skilled local players for a dime.
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United Presbyterians
Lutherans
Fifty Held on Riot Incitement Charges in Pennsylvania
County authorities issued warrants for fifty men and women arrest for inciting a riot at Library PA. A motor truck ran away and overturned near Montour mine No 1 of Pittsburgh Coal Co. killing Mrs George Timko and injuring twelve others.
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Pittsburgh
Library
Montour
Pittsburgh Coal Co
George Timko
Butch Opens Barber Shop in John Bennett Building
Butch Smathers formerly at Allison's barber shop will open his own shop in the John Bennett building at 11th and Philadelphia, with new equipment ready to serve customers. Also mentions a moderate priced bazaar at Presbyterian Church starting Thursday at 3 PM with booths selling towels, luncheons, gifts, and more, plus Swiss Bell Ringers show at 4 PM and 8 PM.
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Butch) Smathers
Allison
John Bennett
11Th
Philadelphia Streets
Butch
Presbyterian Church
Fable Figures In Pennsylvania News Tonight
In Pittsburgh area notes a long time steeple jack W C Gregg of Oll City fell from a tree while hunting and broke ribs. In Washington pa the Swaney will follows the tale of three clerks who treated a woman with courtesy. each is to receive $600.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
W. C. Gregg
Oll
Jack
Hannsh Linn
Swaney
Washington
Western Pennsylvania Older Boys Conference Ends
Boys’ Secretary J W Everett and five local youths returned from Beaver Falls where they attended the 12th Western Pennsylvania Older Boys Conference, December 4 5 and 6 under the YMCA auspices. About 395 boys from 46 associations took part with programs on fundamentals of a successful conference and building the intellectual and moral man. Geneva College Glee Club provided entertainment.
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J. W. Everett
Wiliam Widdowson
R.A. MecDowell
Porter-MecDowell Company
Pittsburgh
Bureau of ‘Recreation
Geneva College Glee Club
Geneva_College
Swiss Bell Ringers At Presbyterian Church
Georgette's Famous Players of musical novelties and Swiss bell ringers present two shows at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 4 pm and 8 pm under the Young Women's Club. The program features diverse instruments and noted artists. A bazaar runs from 3 pm with supper at 5 pm.
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Georgette
Presbyterian Church
She
Congress Eyes Coolidge Agenda Amid Rough Road
Washington observers report a mixed forecast for President Coolidge's six month program. Aviation and the World Court face stiff resistance, while tax relief and coal strike authority seek smoother passage. Most members foresee Congress approving the administration's main goals with notable speed.
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George R. Holmes
Washington
Congress
President Coolidge
Coolidge
Congress 4
Rum Runner Queen Freed in New Orleans Case
Federal jury in New Orleans acquits Buddie Larocca and finds Fred Young guilty in the rum running conspiracy case. Geralrd Lythgoe, dubbed queen of the rum runners, testified for the state as her indictment was severed. Sentencing set for Monday by Judge W S Grubb.
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New Orleans
Fred Young
Buddie Larocca
Gertrude, Lythgoe
Middle West
Young
Larocen
W. S. Grubb
Miss Lythgoe
Altemus Taxi Rolls Over in Slippery Road Mishap
A taxi driven by David Altemus of Indiana carrying two Indiana women overturned near Sample Run on the way to Clymer. All occupants, including the driver, were uninjured as the windshield broke and passengers were transferred to a Greiner delivery truck for timely train connection at Clymer.
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David Altemus
Indiana
Clymer
New York Central
George Greiner
Funeral of Mrs. Fred Heer in Marion Center
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Heer will be held Thursday at 2 PM near Marion Center, Rev. Claire of Apollo Lutheran Church officiating, with Rev. Sero of Dixonville assisting. Burial in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery.
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Fred Heer
Homme
Marion Center
Claire
Apollo Lutheran Church
Sero
Dixonville
Bethel Lutheran Cemetery
Bootleg Crisis Darkens Pennsylvania Holiday Season
In a report from Pittsburgh dated December 9, Federal Prohibition Administrator Frederick C. Baird details a harsh crackdown on bootleg liquor in Pennsylvania. Despite 17,000 tents of confiscated liquor, only three contain real alcohol as raids mount and a 60,000 gallon grain alcohol seizure jeopardizes northern bootleg rings, wiping out profits and hindering holiday supply.
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Frank H. Fraysurr
INS
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Frederick C. Baird
Motorman Charged After Cow Is Killed in West Virginia
Motorman Sanford Shingleton of Shinnston watches his street car after striking Marcus Malone’s cow at Bingamon Junction. Malone beat the motorman in retaliation, and Shingleton was found guilty of assault and battery.
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Shinston
Sanford Shingleton
Marcus ‘Malone
Bingamon Junction
Malone
Traffic Signal Rules Confusion On Hanover Corner
Town officers warn drivers and pedestrians to obey the Hanover traffic signal at Sixth and Philadelphia. The notice explains red means stop and green means go for all, with 40 seconds for east west signals and 20 seconds for north south. Also mentions low lights indicating a change in traffic.
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Hanover
Sixth
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Street
Sixth Street
Saleya Ad Offers Bargain Fire Sale Savings
Ad copy advertises ready made papers and bargain prices, promising big savings. Mentions Salve and Sbarta Brent in fragmented phrases. Appears as a damaged sale notice with focus on money saved and quick availability.
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Moard
Seote
Moore
Salye
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Rena
Pollock’s Pharmacy
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Equitable Company
Blacklick
Valley Mould Corporation
Old Marshal Foundry
Keeler
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Moore & Co
Auto Darts Company
Cunningham
Johnston
Wwe
Adennsylvania News
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Eyees
New Congress
Queen” Freed
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Fred. Haer
Nead
Moore's
Keelar
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Suds
Rexall Sale
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