Former bank teller jailed for embezzlement in New Castle
Pittsburgh dispatch reports George W. Kimball a former teller at the First National Bank of Lawrence County New Castle pled guilty to embezzling funds amounting to about 2200 dollars. In Federal Court Judge Nelson McVicar sentenced him to eight months in Lawrence County jail. Kimball cited financial hardship including a 125 dollar monthly salary mortgage illness of his mother and automobile purchase as motives.
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Pittsburgh
George W. Kimball
First National Bank of
Lawrence County
New Castle
Nelson MecVicar
Kimball
McVicar
Parachute Jumping Rules Aimed After Fatal Accidents
The commission plans tighter control after two fatal parachute incidents in 1929 and reports of careless handling at exhibition fields. Inspectors will demand unlicensed aircraft and pilots obtain Pennsylvania licenses or leave the state. In 1929 there were 58 accidents, including nine fatalities, with two deaths from parachute jumps.
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Pennsylvania
Army
Navy
Bethlehem Steel Group Posts Record 1929 Revenue
Bethlehem's orders on hand valued at 86.06 million as of December 31, 1929, up from 61.07 million and 59.04 million in prior periods. Grace notes cancellations during the stock crash and projects 1929 income surpassing 1928. Gross sales and earnings reached 342.52 million versus 294.78 million in 1928, with 12 month operation ratio averaging 91.8 percent, up from 82 percent.
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Grace
Bethlehem
Points on People in Clymer and nearby towns
Clifford Oakes, well known Clymer businessman, visited Indiana business friends this morning. W. W. Moorhead, Green township supervisor, was among today’s visitors. W. L. Johnson of Qreekside attended to town business yesterday. Marle Rehhepp of Rochester Mills joined Thursday business in the county treasurer’s office. Charles Margiotti, Esq., Punxsutawney attorney, called on friends yesterday while en route to Pittsburgh.
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Glen Weaver
Indiana Atore
Lud Fleck
Pittsburgh
J. M. Rogers
Johnstown
Robert Shreck
Clearfield County
Indian County
Indiana
Merlon Zener
Brown's
Lock Haven
Jacob Zenar
Dod Adams
Police
Cmmodore
Wea Andog
Norman Moore
Blairsville
Alfred W. Reed
Young Township
Thomas Moorhead
Heilwood
Joe — Silvis
Denver
Cal
Clifford Oakes
Clymer
W. W. Moorhead
Green Township
W. L. Johnson
Qreekside
Yesteracy
Marle Rehhepp
Rochester Mills
Charles Margiotti
Cauffiel Freed From Jail For Funeral Trip
Abensburg Pa January 24 former Mayor Joseph Cauffiel of Johnstown attended the funeral of his brother Dan who died in Wilmington California. A jail official said prisoners not charged with serious crimes are allowed to attend funerals.
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Abensburg
INS
Interna ‘Tional
Joseph Cauffie
Johnstown
Olice
Cauffiel
Dan
Wilmington
Cal
Surcharge on retaining wall surcharge not upheld
Judge W T Carr dismisses a $2 674 64 surcharge against former Commissioners Sam Hunter and John Daugherty. He holds the court order to build the courthouse retaining wall was within rights and that if any wall cost were surcharged the entire item should have been surcharged.
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Sam Hunter
John Daugherty
W.T. Carr
Court House
stocks rally as industrials lead broad market gains
New York trading Thursday showed strong buying demand for top grade American industrial stocks with most sectors moving up. Bethlehem Steel posted a solid 1929 earnings report, United States Steel signaled higher mill activity, and big steel extended gains as railroad and utility issues also rose in late trading.
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New York
Fox
Bathlehem Steel
Allis Chalmers Company
New York Central
Columbia Gas
Union Pacific
Atchison
Consolidated Gas
Standard Gas
Tprthsamerican
American Water Works
American
Foreign Power
Allegheny Corp. O
Atlantic
Barnsdall Aysseevees
Chrysler & Col, Graph
Vasaeeeiee
Col
Gaseblec
TRTMH
Fisk Rubber
Motors
Elee
BORK
Jsccsecuss
Kolster Radio
Chiropractors Included Under State Medical Practice Act
Common Pleas Court Judge James Crew ruled chiropractors in Pennsylvania fall under the state act governing medicine. The case, brought by local chiropractors, sought to halt the board of medical education and licensure from enforcing new rules. Named defendants include Dr. Tyrin D. Metzger and Dr. John A. H. Keith.
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Pittsburgh
Common Pleas Court
James 3. Crew
State Board of Medical Education
Department of Public Instruction
Tryin D. Metzger
John A. H. Keith
Bank Bandits Take $17,000 Loot in Dayton
Two armed bandits forced their way into South Park Savings Bank at opening in Dayton on January 24 and escaped with about $17,000. Two customers were inside as police squads swept the area for suspects. The raid is described as one of the boldest in local history.
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Dayton
South Park Savings Bank
Strangstown Chicken Theft Plea
Frank Detwiler Telford Hill and Donald McDonald of Strangstown pleaded guilty to stealing 14 chickens from Mrs Goring on December 1. Joss Dougsler admitted receiving stolen goods. All four youths jailed in default of bail after confessing to Iceal State olive sub station officers Bricklemeyoy and Stewart.
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Frank Detwiler
Telford Hill
Donald McDonald
Strangstown
the Goring
Near Strangstown
Squire C. C. McLain
Joss Dougsler
Frag
Nant-y-Glo
John Bricklemeyoy
Charles L. Stewart
Iceal State Olive
Chamber of Commerce event highlights urban improvements
New directors were named by the Chamber, plans unveiled for an electric sign at the B P and William Penn Highways intersection, holiday street lighting, maintenance of the Community Rest Room, and creation of a Credit Bureau with over 20 000 names. Donald J. Howard of Pittsburgh led with a talk on problems of Chambers of Commerce.
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B.P
William Penn
Credit Buraau
Neff
Donald J. Howard
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Tloward
Chambers of Commerce
Ptirity
Chamber of Comemarce
Segrenvy
Rh. H. Raymond
Tisadurasa
Foolowinn Ma
Hart
Daugherty Fisher Myers Mabon and Pierce Elected Directors
Esa elected five individuals as directors for a three year term. B Daugherty Irvin Fisher Ira A Myers Audrey L Mabon and William BE Pierce named to the board.
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B. Daugherty
Irvin Fisher
Ira A.myers
Audrey L. Mabon
William BE. Pierce
Esa
Byrd Relief Effort Intensifies With Diplomatic Push
Washington dispatches report Under-Secretary Cotton ordering Oslo to urge Norwegian whalers to deploy vessels near Byrd’s party and Amb Dawes to ready Southern Princess for aid. Ice blocks Little America, risking survival. City of New York and Eleanor Bolling cannot endure pressure. Norwegian ships near Byrd include S.3 Nilsen, Alonzo, S. Kogmagy, C. A. Luksge, and Sir James Clarke O33.
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Wasitington
Byrd
Cotton
State Department
Swenson
Oslo
Dawes
London
Southern Whaling and Sealing Co
Liverpool
Little America
Byrd Bass
City of New York
Eleanor Bolling
Nilsen
Alonzo
Kogmagy
C. A. Luksge
Sir James Clarke
Safety meeting aims to form county safety organization
A safety meeting urges formation of a permanent labor safety organization in Tediana county modeled after Cimbria county. The February 7 gathering will include employers and the public, with ten days to announce program details and speakers. The plan emphasizes safety and honesty as best policy and seeks broad participation.
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Cimbria
Alletay Players of
Te Diana
Blonde suspect captured by sheriff in Western state custody
The unnamed man, linked to a vanished kidnapping case, is held by the sheriff after a brief acquaintance with Irena and Dugus. He asserts ties to a Pittsburgh family. Mrs. Ackerman says her son Vernon died in the war and sought sheriff assistance in Maricopa County.
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Irena
Dugus
Pittyburgh
Thomas P, Ackerman
Ackerman
Vernon
Maricopa County
Indiana flood relief plan shifts to air drops and boats
In Vincennes Indiana a flood crisis pushes relief to the skies as army planes and National Guard aircraft prepare to drop food clothing and medical supplies over flooded zones while rescuers plan boat distribution to stranded families in Decker Chapel Griffin and surrounding areas. Rural farmers Rishel Reynolds Norman Smedley and others are noted for farming and livestock work in Delaware Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Indiana
Vincennes
Ind
National Guard
Decker Chapel
Griffin
Pennsylvania
State College
Thaix
Russia's New Toy learn why their prisoner believed to be
Texas man Joe Wella allegedly took his son's nap, with mentions of McLiowell brothers in Merver County and Charles F. Preston of Lancaster County involved with livestock potatoes poultry milk and washrooms, in a fragmented historical clipping.
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Joe Wella
Texas
McLiowell
Brothers
Merver Couty
Charles F. Preston
Lancaster County
Master Farmers Dairying and General Farming Leaders Named
Master Farmers from Chester, Crawford and York counties are listed for achievements in dairying poultry and orchard work. Names include Guy Hayman of Northbrook Chester County and Harvey Kreitz of Cambridge Springs Crawfox County. Andrew McDowell and John are also noted among leading growers.
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Guy
Hayman
Northbrook
Chester County
Harvey
Kreitz
Cambridge Springs
Crawfox County
Guy A
York
Andrew , McDowell and
John
Weather Update Signals Cold Wave to Persist Across Regions
The forecast notes continued abnormal cold from eastern Alaska to the central Rocky Mountains with no lasting break in the cold pattern. After an approaching Canadian disturbance, the cold wave should redevelop and extend into early next week, keeping temperatures low.
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Alaska
Canadian Northwest
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