Widow and man go on trial in Philadelphia murder case
A widow Mrs Marie Woldshyn and a man Joseph Swartz face trial in a Philadelphia murder for insurance case. The state reports 18 convictions or guilty pleas and two acquittals so far. Swartz is accused in a separate 1936 hit on his mother in law Lena Winkelman with poison and a hit man driver.
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Philadelphia
Tris
Marie Woldshyn
John
Wolshy
Joseph Swartz
Inlaw
Lena Winkelman
Commonwealth
Trig
David Brandt
Mill
Brandt
Obituary notices from Johnstown area deaths
Obituaries note services for Johnstown area residents with details on John Tomb of Coopersburg and Mrs Mary Ann Hodgson Ford. Visitation at Robinson Funeral Home precedes a Wednesday service at the Methodist Church, burial at Armagh Cemetery, with multiple survivors listed for Ford family.
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Johnstown
Cordilla Ton
Vance
Coopersburg
Lehigh’ County
Robinson Funeral
Messrs
Charles Finelair Anplegath
Roland C. Russell
Methodist Church
Armagh
Mary Ann (Hodgson) Ford
John Ford
Memorial Hospital
Joseph
Martha (Walker) Hodgson
Elsecar
England
United States
Cassandra
Twin Rocks
St. Luke Lutheran Church
Lilly
Harry Ford
Somerset
John
Wiliam Ford
Revioe
Stanley Ford
Ebensburg
Paul Ford
Joseph Ford
Nanty- Glo
Frank Kushlan
Misses Mae
Dorothy Ford
Herman Hodgson
Joseph Hodgson
Portage
J Ford
Belsano
Methodist Cemeey
Death Notices From Indiana, Blairsville, and Seward Area
Multiple obituaries note deaths of Malinda Wise in North Freedom at 80, George W. Silvis in Blairsville at 60, Bertha McVicker in Toledo after six weeks illness, Effie Thompson Scott in Elwood City, Andrew Lindsay of Seward. Surviving relatives include children and siblings, with services planned across North Freedom Evangelical Church, Hunter-Mn Funeral Chapel, Majors home, and Lindsay home followed by interments at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Blairsville Cemetery, and Anita Cemetery respectively.
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Malinda (Motter) Wise
Indiana
Re. D
David
Fanny (Bailey) Motter
Heathville
Jefferson County
Willard Wise
North Freedom
Mabel Reitz
Salem
Newton Wise
Niagara Falls
Evangelical Church
North Freedom Evangelical Church
Herbert Stang
Bethel Lutheran Cemetery
North Freeda
George W. Silvis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brady Street
Blairsville
John H
Mary Ann (Jones) Silvis
Burrell Township
Railroad Company
Bertha McVicker
Floyd McVicker
Robinwood Nospital
Toledo
McVicker
Jamie
Nancy Ann
Menihy
Nancy Byers
Clair Byers
Clyde Byers
Endicott
N. Y
Terrence
Clarence Byers
Myrtle Deemer
Marign Center
Edith Fleming
Butler County
Lenore Byers
Johnstown
Marie Pendergrass
Detroit
Lotta Bette Squires
Alcan
Birkenkamp Mortuary
Toleda Memorial Park Cemetery
EFFIE (THOMPSON) / SCOTT
George Majors
Elwood City
Robert and
Sara (Hamilton) Thompson
Rayne Township
Clarion, State Normal School
Rayne
East Mahoning
North Mahone Townships
Clarion
A. H. Jolly
Andrew Lindsay
Adrew Lindsay
Seward
Memorial Hospital
Lindsay
Anita Cemetery
Punxsutawney
Mr. Lindsay
Scotland
Andrew
Elizabeth
Spear) Lindsay
Robb) Lindsay
John P. Lindsay
Jane Porter
Youngstown
Elizabeth Armstrong
Johnson City
N. Y Ai
George Chirton
Garner
Cole
Agnes Meyers
Finland demands outside aid as war broadens
Parliament voiced Finland’s claim to outside help as it acts as the western outpost against Russia. Britain reports new maritime losses amid heavy German patrols and ongoing sea warfare. Soviet Russia protests Britain’s blockade, promising compensation. The ocean war toll rises with ships sunk, including the minesweeper Ray of Hope and the steamer Willowpool, while Britain cites long overdue losses and unidentified tankers.
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Finland
Russia
Britain
Germany
Moscow
Great Britain
Kuolajarvi
United States
Tlth
Ray of Hope
Willowpool
Ashlea
Newton Beech
Trevanion
Huntsmal
Supreme Command
English Channel
San Alberta
Mackay Radio
New York
Land's End
England
Mackay
Lanor
Court keeps Brownmiller appeal rolling in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Superior Court extends until March 11 the argument window on Roy B. Brownmiller's appeal from a pre election payroll padding conviction. Details tie to Dauphin County and the 1938 campaign charges, with related actions involving David L. Lawrence and other Democratic figures.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Superior Court
Roy B. Brownmiller
Dauphins County
David L. Lawrence
Brownmmiller
Harrisburg
Brownmiller
George H. Earle
Sil
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Dauphin County
Commonwealth
Charles J. Margiotti
Earle
Margiotti
Eyrle
Browntiller
State
Thealiigad Aels
Luzerne County
Browiamiller
James P. Kirk
Allegheny County
Victor Skok
Inte France
H. H. Temple
Fatal weekend on Pennsylvania roads claims numerous pedestrians and drivers
The report cites at least 15 accidental deaths across various causes with seven pedestrians killed and four motorists fatally injured. Names include Albert Gearhart 82 of Wernersville and Clara Julian 82 of Grays Landing. victims range across Philadelphia area to Fayette County with crashes, trolleys, and hits where drivers often did not stop.
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Prince Gullitz
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Albert B. Gearhart
Wernersville
Marion Martinelli
Philadelphia
Clara Julian
Grays Landing
Fayette County
Martin
John Buckingham
Red Lion
Nicholas Nickey
Mayfield
Carbendale
Chester
Marvin Rhoades
Pittsfield
Carry
James E. Pethersridge
Essington
Wilbur Brougher
Enola
Grace Lehr
Inquiry Into Labor Board Probes Wagner Act Amendments
House committee begins hearings on the Wagner Act, examining memoranda from National Labor Board members Leiserson Madden and Smith. The inquiry seeks changes to the act, reviewing thousands of questionnaires and board files amid expectations of no circus atmosphere.
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House Committee
Washington
Dex. Ly
National Labor Board
Capitol
William Leiserson
Leiserson
J. Warren Madden
Edwin S. Smith
Labor Board
Edmund M. Taland
Rep. Smith
D-Va
Tragic Fires and Accidents Reported in Yours County
A series of deadly accidents and a trolley incident are reported. Nicholas Willing, 55, from Lams downe, died after falling from his second floor. Edward Barrett, 13, of Philadelphia, died from injuries when he and two companions clung to a trolley car and were swept off. Two-year-old Marie Konapeyas died from clothing ignited by a burning paper in a kitchen. The child's parents' home in Ormruud taught fire and ignited her clothing. William Hipple, six, from Media, died of burns after his deliing caught fire while he played near a rubbish blaze.
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Reight
Yours County
Nicholas Willing
Lamsdowne
Edward Barrett
Philadelphia
Marie Konapeyas
Papera
Kitch
Hone
Ormrud
William Hipple
Media
Johnstown group mail fraud trial nears verdict
Pittsburgh dispatch reports the retrial of five defendants from Johnstown in the Jacob Baker Estate case nears completion as prosecutors and defense lawyers finish their summations in federal court. The lineup includes W. S. Miller Indiana Pa David J Anderson W H G Sprengel Fred F E Sprengel all of Johnstown and Norman H Blough Davidsville. A jury was expected to hear the final charge by Judge Schoonmaker and render a verdict soon.
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Pittsburgh
Johnstown Group
Tharges
Jacob Baler
P. Schoonmakey
W. S. Miller
Indiana
David J. Anderson
Former Pitcher Loses a Hand in Hunting Accident
Lewisburg dispatch reports former major league right-hander Dick Kauffman lost his left hand after a hunting accident near Union County town. He trailed through underbrush when his gun discharged. surgeons amputated the mangled hand at a nearby hospital. Kauffman played for the St Louis Brows and later managed the Allaita team in the South Atlantic Association. He resides in Mufflinburg.
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Lewisburg
Howard R
Dick) Kauffman
Kauffman
Unions County
St. Louis Brows
Allaita
Sauthan Association
Mufflinburg
Open Land Tax Invalidated by State Supreme Court
Cambria County court accision reversed by the State Supreme Court invalidating a 1085 legislative grant of tax exemptions on 116 acres of open land. The suit by Cambria County commissioners targeted Clearfield Bituminous Coal Company to pay full taxes after the State Department of Forests and Waters ruled the land subject to the tax.
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Philadelphia
Cambria County
Su Atone
Clearfield Bitumingus Oal Company
State Department of Foressana Waters
Treasury balance reported at 2.629 billion dollars
Washington December 11.4 Treasury balance figures show receipts of 17.13 million and expenditures of 23.15 million for December 8, leaving a net balance of 2.62926 billion. Working balance stands at 1.024 billion and customs receipts for the month reach 8.2 million. Fiscal year totals since July 1 show receipts of 2.015 billion and expenditures of 4.115 billion.
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Washington
Ieposition of the Treasury
Chicago teams win National Contract Bridge title
In Chicago format news from Pittsburgh December 11, Walter L. Jacobs and Albert of Chicago won the national contract bridge tournament open team title with 43 match points. Morrie Elis and Philip Abrahamson of New York finished second with 635 points. Mrs A M Sobel of New York and Prec D Kaplan placed third with 530 points. Mrs E Crane and Mrs R H Fishell of Jersey Shore Pa won the novices. Mrs Ralph C Young of Philadelphia starred in week long events, aiding women's and open team wins and strong showing in open pairs.
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Pittsburgh
Walter L. Jacobs
Albert
Chicago
Jacobs
Morrie Elis
Philip “Abrahsohn
New York
A. M. Sobel
Prec D. Kaplan
Manhattan
E. ©. Crane
R. H. Fishell
Jersey Shore
Ralph C. Young
Philadelphia
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer book by Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward distributes Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer praised as perfect Christmas reading for children. The tale follows a reindeer mocked for his nose until Santa chooses him to aid in the annual journey to the good boys and girls, turning envy into praise.
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Montgomery- Ward
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph
Santa Claus
College Weather Forecast Delivers Cold Flurries Tonight
Forecast calls for colder conditions at Gallway with light snow flurries this evening. Partly cloudy and cold tomorrow with readings around 32 to 48 degrees. Current reading 32, precipitation 0.14 inch today, 0.87 inch total, humidity 79 percent, pressure near 2990, yesterday’s temperature 28 for a chilly pattern.
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Gallway
Wheat and livestock price shifts ripple through markets
Chicago grains edge higher with wheat leading the advance as December contracts rise. Corn steadies with modest moves. Pittsburgh livestock markets show steady to lower tones across hogs cattle and calves, while produce buyers report moderate demand for apples, potatoes, and dairy items amid stable prices.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Dec
New York
Baldwins
Pennsylvania
Maine
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Hisajesty
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Treasury
Singlas
BOY Scouts of America
Park Avenue
New York, NY
Tacobs and Weiss
Rudolph, Rednosed Reindeer
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