Pennsylvania Educational Association Meets in New Castle
Delegates gather in New Castle for officer elections and city selection for the 1930 Pennsylvania Educational Association meeting at the Cathedral. W Lee Gilmore and Miss Josephine Grainger lead President race as sessions feature Dr James Bay on education politics and calls for a state education department. Invitations to the 1980 meeting anticipated from Allentown Paxton and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
Cathedral
W. Lee Gilmore
Ogemont
Josephine Grainger
Allentown
Gilmore
Grainger
State Board of Education
Cats-Paw Council
Public dog law enforcement urged to protect livestock and people
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture advocates strict enforcement of dog regulations to prevent harm to livestock and wildlife and to protect human safety. Authorities emphasize timely licensing, paying fees to the county treasurer, and prosecuting negligent owners to curb roaming dogs.
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Bennsylvania Department of‘Agriculture
Hanukkah origins and Jewish endurance retold in old text
The piece recalls Judah Maccabee’s revolt against Antiochus Epiphanes and the cleansing of the Temple in Jerusalem in 1057 O. J. C. It frames Hanukkah as a symbol of Jewish perseverance against tyranny, darkness versus light, and the transmission of heroism to future generations. It also notes local travel of Henry Studl miller and Patrick Stapleman relatives and Creekside police chief W. A. Kunkle visiting the Court Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Antiochus Mpiphanes
Addah
Syria
Juddh
Jerusalem
Symsonia
Taraeli
Hanukkah
Lawrence
Jienth
Anna Studlmiller
Chambersville
Patrick Stapleman
W. A. Kunkle
Creekside
Card of Thanks for Community Gift at Christmas
Mrs Mary Varney of Walnut Strength publicly thanks the Guen Cheer Committee of the Iniiuno Lions for the first basket of prevention aid left at her home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Varney
Iniiuno Lions
Fim
preVieton Jeft
Gangland Waits for Whalen in Chicago
Gangland factions await Police Commissioner Grover Whalen from New York as Chicago eyes his move to name a killer linked to Yale and Marlow slayings. Investigations reveal calls to Capone territory and ties to Fred Burke in a broader sequence of killings and robberies.
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Wingago
Der
Chicago
Tolay
Grover Whalen
New York
Frankie Yale
Frank Marlow
New
Yale
Marlow
Cicero
Capone
Miami
Fla
Conscious patient shows signs of recovery after faint whispers
Doctors reported improving condition of Mrs. Duften who had been near death. Indicators earlier suggested she heard loved ones and spoke faintly in response, and yesterday she moved, confirming consciousness and requests to go home. Recovery is expected at the Heonia home where care continues.
Rickenbacker Sees Aviation as World Peace Engine
In remarks from a public talk, Eddie Rickenbacker lauded aviation as a major future achievement and a harbinger of world peace. He noted aviation will shrink distances, replace slower voyages, and promote understanding while predicting the airplane will eventually surpass the dirigible in practical use.
Bride of Congressman's Daughter Marries Football Star
Magenta Bankhead Hoyt, daughter of Congressman W B Bankhead of Alabama, divorced Morton M froyt in Renn then wed W Lawson Butt Neovada's star tackle three days later. The newlyweds left for Monolulu aboard a ship shown sailing from Los Angeles with Bill Akin and Charles Welborn in the frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magenta Bankhead Hoyt
W. B. Bankhead
Alabama
Renn
Morton M. Froyt
W. Lawson Butt Neovada
Butt
Monolulu
Los Angeles
Bill Akin
Charles Welborn
But
Heelg
Vast Air Search Continues for Nanuk Rescue
The search shows Groxson locating the last sighting point of Blelaon's plate as rescuers press on. A Russian plane heads across Siberia to join the unit. Two airmen vanished while rescuing passengers and furs from the ice bound fur trading ship Nanuk near North Cape. the missing plane was last logged 90 miles from the Nanuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groxson
Blelaon
Siberia
North Cape
Nanuk
Commodore County Contentions Over Damages and Contracts
In Commodore County disputes arise over damage claims before contract awards. Community groups press for settlements prior to approving projects, signaling ongoing negotiations and potential delays in awarding public contracts across the county.
Market Rally Lifts Steel and Oil Stocks Despite Turbulent Session
New York stocks rally in early trading with 643000 shares changing hands as steel and oil led gains. A B Steel rose to 169.5, while Chrysler and Hudson Motors hit new highs amid year end buying. Oil and gas names advanced and railroad shares remained dull under a new ICC consolidation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steel
Badia
Bendix
Hudson Motor
Standard Gag
Gillette
Johns Manville
Amenemn
Toreien Power
Chrysler
Hudson
Atlantic Refining
ICC
Sea
Anagonda
TAM Aulatthien Ref. Co
ABS Am
Calumetabeela
Gol Garellers
Wisk Rubber Cpseseere
Mota
de Hupp
Pink
Tel
Ten
Couper Kolstar Realiv
GaseEluw
County aims to settle road relocation damages early
County officials plan to resolve all damage claims before new highways are built. Damages come from county funds, meaning taxpayers foot the bill. The disputed route 631 project from Commodore to Berringer faces delays, but strong demand for a hard road outlet drives settlement effort with about forty percent of property owners allying with the commissioner’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Indiana
Commordore
Berringer
Prohibition Enforcement Debate In Congress
Senators Norris and Borah spar over enforcing the prohibition act after White House visits. Norris urges real enforcement or repeal, cites enforcement flaws and civil service issues. Borah silent but favorable to broader debate amid national agitation. Crampton avoids the topic, calling prohibition progress satisfactory and declining further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Hoover
Executive Department
Senate
Death Claims (Continued From Page One)
Obituaries from Marchand to Saltsburg detail survivors, funeral plans, and church affiliations. Notable: Mrs Lena Patterson Douglass of Cherry Tree, Lena Kunkle of Saltsburg, and long lists of relatives across Armstrong and Westmoreland counties. Services set for Saturday in Marchand and Saltsburg areas with Edgewood Cemetery final resting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchand
William Stiver
Betty
Mia
Samuel Mottarn
Leotard Stiver
Marehand
Glenn Stiver
Punasutawacy
Ray
Detroit
Roy Wining
California
Marehand Church
Marehand Cemetery
Col Coulter Suffers Potts Fracture From Hunting Accident
Col Henry W. Coulter is in Westmoreland Hospital with a Potts fracture after his horse fell on him during a hunting ride on the McNary farm. Swelling prevents setting the break near the ankle for several days while Col Coulter endures considerable pain.
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Greensburg
Henry W. Coulter
Westmoreland Hospital
Colonel Cauller
Colon Coulter
McNery
A Coded License Numbering System Described in Detail
The text explains a complex letter-number scheme where combinations like OA and QB encode large numeric values. It traces ten thousand jumps across letter sequences from OA through OZ and OO A to reach up to 1,099,099, then maps plates and licenses with specific numeric representations for ranges including 1,500,000 and 2,699,990, outlining progression through alphabetic blocks and special markers.
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Ooa
Turkey Queen of Pennsylvania Named for Harrisburg Crown
Miss Lohr is named Turkey Queen of Pennsylvania for her work in turkey raising. She will be crowned January 28, 1920, at the state agricultural exhibition in Harrisburg. She and her fiancé will reside with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson of Shade township.
Collapse of second floor injures town’s residents
A second floor gave way trapping a crowded gathering on the upper level while those on the first floor fled as debris and timbers surged into the hall. Police and firemen cleared wreckage. doctors provided first aid as the panicked crowd streamed from the building. Most injured suffered minor cuts or shock, all expected to recover. Authorities call the incident miraculous given the number of people involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Helm
Ugley
Lancaster
Ruby Wedding Celebration Silent on Gifts
A 40 year old ruby wedding event notes only a modest gathering. Of the 26 to 30 guests present at the original wedding, two are living Miss Flo Mitchell of North Sixth Street and Miss Margaret Houston of Penn Run. Also attending were the couple's three children and their families Mrs Stella Troy of New York Mrs Florence Byrs of Vandergrift and John Houston of La Diana.
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Flo Mitchell
North Sixth Street
Houston
Margaret Houston
Penn Run
Stella Troy
New York
Florence Byrs
Vandergrift
John Houston
Ladiana
Auto Collision Near Blairsville Injures Driver
Holmes, 62, of Altcond, was struck on the William Penn Highway near Pens View Inn, six miles east of Blairsville, suffering a back injury. He received first aid by Dr Leonard, then was taken to Memorial Hospital at Johnstown in an ambulance from Ferguson undertaking. The other vehicle, operated by J Z Hemphill of Johnstown, occupants uninjured. The collision occurred about 7:45 p.m.
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Blairsville
Dea
Holmes
Altcond
William Penn Highway
Pens
View Inn
Blairdville
Dy “Mh. Leonard
Memorial
J. Z. Hemphill
Johnstown
Mother and two children fatally suffocated in fire
In Farrell Pennsylvania a mother Rose Capson 22 and her children Marie 6 and Paul 2 died in a house fire that trapped them in a bathroom where Mrs Capson had taken refuge. Father Paul Catalda rescued two other Capson children John 8 and Sarah 1 along with his own son Roe 8. Fire started in the kitchen from an overheated stove and Joy Marova a border escaped and was hospitalized for treatment.
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Farrell
Rose Capson
Marie Capson
Paul
Paul Catalda
Capson
John
Sarah
Roees
Joy Maraova
Satan Hospital
Good News Musical Sued Over Play Origin
In New York 4ins, Herry T Hallahan, a former NYU student, filed suit in federal court alleging the Broadway musical Good News copied elements from his play Bad Nowa. Producers Lawrence Schwab and Frank Mandel defend against the claim, arguing ownership and rights.
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New York
Herry T. Hallahan
Hallahan
New York University
Lawrence Schwab
Frank Mandel
Auburn Escaped Prisoner Taken
Auburn New York December 27 Joseph Caprice a 20 year old Rochester robber who escaped during the riot at Auburn Prison on July 28 is now held by Los Angeles police authorities according to an announcement at the prison. His capture leaves only one of the four escapees at large Arthur Barry a Boston jewel thief and alleged leader remains missing.
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Auburn
N. Y
Joseph Caprice
Rochester
Ateburn Prison
Js Angeles
Arthur Barry
Boston
Clash For Liberty
Wilpen Company Store Burned in Ligonier Area
Fire gutted the Wilpen Company Store near Ligonier Pa causing about 70000 in damage. The blaze destroyed the store an adjoining dwelling and stock of Baton Goal Company as fire crews from Derry Ligonier and Latrobe battled to save nearby property.
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Ligonier
Ligonier Valley Supply Compan
Wilpen
Baton Goal Company
Derry
Latrobe
Bessie Love Weds Tonight in Hollywood Ceremony
Hollywood reception reports film actress Bessie Love will marry William B Hawks at St James Episcopal Church in Pasadena. Blanche Sweet will be matron of honor with attendants Rebe Daniels Carmel Myera Irene and Edith Mayer Norma Athole Shearer and Mary Astor. Kenneth and Howard Hawks will attend as Hawks brothers.
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Hollywood
Cal
Bessie Love
William B. Hawks
Hawks
Pasadena
St. James Episcopal Church
Blanche Sweet
Rebe Daniels
Carmel Myera
Irene
Edith Mayer
Norma
Athole Shearer
Mary Astor
Points on People Christmas Travels Mentioned
Robert Fisher, Esq. returned from Harrisburg after Christmas with his father Governor John. Flasher and sister Mrs Tatnall Brown and Mrs Ralph Brown of Blairsville spent Christmas eve with Indiana friends Doctor and Mrs Lawrence Getty and son John. The Gett ys return to Youngstown Ohio, after Christmas with the Gettys. Attorney and Mrs John H Getty hosted a holiday gathering. Mr and Mrs Paul Anderson and Mr and Mrs George Edwards of Plumville attended the Arts theatre show on Christmas evening. Mrs Andrew Remito and son Andrew Js spent Christmas with the Remitos parents, My and Mrs Albert Renaldi, then returned to New Kensington.
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Robert Fisher, Esq
Harrisburg
John
Flasher
Tatnall Brown
Ralph Brown
Blairsville
Indiana
Lawrence H. Getty
Decac
Youngstown
Ohio
Chric.rans
John H. Getty
Paul Anderson
George Edwards
Plumville
Andrew Remito
Ans Drew
Albert Renaldi
Kensington
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State Educators IN Convention
Bay
Gangland
Whalen
Hunt
Righenbagker
Hoe
Rickenbacker
Enya
Chbasker
League of Nations
China
Rio de Janeiro
Riekebacker
Mexico City
Mich
Michmond
Airphins
Gaxotte
Crampton
Washington
INS
Louis
Ishinan
Borah
William C
Dubois
William (. Rice
West Lane Avenue
Buffalo, Rochester and
William d. Reid
McMinn’s Summit
McMinn Farm
Peale
Armstrong County
Jerome
Rosetta Rice
Luella V. Morven
Lizzie Campbell
Henry, White
Anna Everley
Lewistown
John Dodge
Curwensville
Larry Lenek
Clearfield
N. R. Moore
J. C. Bowser
Jefferson County
Patterson
Lena P. Patterson
Douglass
Cherry Tree
Dave
James Douglass
Wayne
Fredarick
Wava
Martha Nd. Thorpe
Martha Patterson
Akron
Fred Barber
Torrington
Conn
Don Empfield
Samuel BE. Learn
Earl Sebring
Jesse Patterson
Glen Patterson
Akro
Evangelical Church
Lauren
Laura Emma .Kunkle
Laura Emma Kunkle
Saltsburg
Kiskim Inetas Springs
Salisburg
Sarah A Kunkle
Michael Kunkle
Simon H. Kunkle
A. B. Kunkle
Irwin
Presbyterian Church
W. Jaoward Ryall
Edgewood Cemetery
Col. Coulter
Turkey
Ruby
Frank L. Neff
Wisael Bidg
Wilpen Company
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