Wotehko and Eileen Suffer Injuries In Route 482 Crash
A collision on Route 482 four miles west of Ebensburg injured Wotehko and Eileen of Clymer. The stalled truck and trailer, operated by Hassal H. Mest of Gilbertsville, jackknifed during a downgrade after being struck by Dr Wothke driving downhill. Wothke sustained head lacerations and bruises, Bragg suffered hip lacerations and knee bruises, and the car damage was about 400 dollars. Donald L. Lakehart, 17, of Apollo, was injured when a tow chain failure caused his car to swing into a passing truck trailer driven by W. E. Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wotehko
Eileen
Clymer
Ebensburg
Hassal H. Mest
Gilbertsville
Montgomery County
Astending & Hill
A. Munyon
Evensburg
Wothke
Miss Bragg
Watchko
Donald L. Lakehart
Apollo R. D. 2
William Penn Highway
Blairsville
W. E. Myers
Uniontown
Lions Club Boxing Night At Rustic Lodge
Indiana Lions Club held a boxing program led by Miles C. Davis with Anthony Mancuso and Jose Sgro in a 3 round exhibition and the Helman boys in a four round showcase. Ages 13 and 11. Hobbie night planned for April first with guests Paul Weimer Edward Steel Murray Peeler Fred Amberlake Clifford Helman Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Lions Club
Rustic Lodge
Miles C. Davis
Anthony Mancuso
Jose Sgro
Jack
Robert Helman
Indiana Club
Paul Weimer
New York
Edward Steel
Pittsburgh
Murray Peeler
Fred Amberlake
Clifford Helman
Indiana
Bomb blast injures six in Sofia hotel near British legation
Six were hurt in a hotel explosion tied to a British party led by diplomat Rendel in Sofia. Survivors suspect a bomb planted aboard a Sofia train, with two mysterious suitcases found among the luggage. Rendel was unhurt, but the blast damaged upper floors of the hotel close to the U S consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Legation
Istanbul
Lambert
Sofia
Hendel
Rendel
Turkey
Britain
Bulgaria
Big Store
U. S
Anne
Dede Agach
Grecian Thrace
Stokowski contract negotiations continue with orchestra
STOKOWSKI continues negotiations on a six more appearances this season as talks about a new pact roll on. The article notes the looming possibility of a clash as the plan to extend the conductor’s contract faces surprise hurdles and public expectations.
British aid expansion moves through Congress
The House acts swiftly on a $7,000,000,000 lease lend request to fund aid to Britain and other nations. President Roosevelt officials expect rapid hearings led by Secretary Hull with a first cash allocation approved. Meantime, allies like Britain Greece and China stand to receive planes and defense goods from the released funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Rayburn
House
Smith
Britain
Grove
China
Adapindstrattigen
Senate
Wallace
White House
Kirwan
Dohio
House Committee
Roosevelt
Greece
Appropriations
Hull
Sam
Mead
DNY
Rep
Woodrum
D-Va
McNary
Oregon
Wheeler Jd-Mont
Martin
Massachusetts
Rep. McCormick
Army camp hospital to expand capacity at Indiantown Gap
More than 6800 patients, about five percent of the camp population, are in the post hospital today with few serious cases. Medical officers order expansion to 900 beds, aiming for over 1000 capacity to handle any eventuality. Since the surgery ward opened nine days ago, 27 operations have been performed, from major to minor. Nursing staff increased to 28, with most nurses reporting for duty yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Hospital
Indiantown Gap
Stokowski and Orchestra Clash Over Time Commitments
The article recalls a long rift with Stokowski over duties to the orchestra since 1986 when he withdrew a full conductor and focused more on film work radio and acoustical research. It notes his recent activities with youth and Army bands and outlines Grokowski’s 1912 arrival from Cincinnati and shift to full conductor next year under a five year pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokowski
Aelde
Grokowski
Cincinnati
Carl Pohlig
Eugene
Pennsylvania Hit by Third Big Snowstorm in 10 Days
The Associated Press reports Pennsylvania endured its third major snow event in ten days with six inches in northern counties and up to eight-foot drifts in the Moosic mountains. Schools canceled in multiple towns as rain and sleet followed snow and bitter cold was forecast statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Mattgre
Susquehanna
Ohio River
State Highway Department
Pittston High School
Moosic Mountains
Carlo Saporito
Greenfield Township
Scranton
Dickson City
Olyphant
Archbald
Blakely
Mayfield
Jermyn
Wilkes- Barre
Harrisburg
Senate Rules Out Taxes On Gambling In 1941 Session
Harrisburg March 12 The State Senate ruled out taxes on gambling for Pennsylvania. The judiciary committee said it would not report bills to tax bingo pinball and horse racing, citing origin in the House. A senator said Pennsylvania isn’t ready for such taxes or legalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Senate
Pennsylvania
Judiciary Genera Committee
John M. Walker
Allegheny
John J. Haluska
D-Cambria
Haluska
Senate
House
Weldon B. Heyburn
Contro Ag
George B. Scarlett
George A. Deitrick
Shamokin State Hospital
James Said
Eastern Penitentiary
State Government Committee
Superior Court
Sailure
State Board of Pardons
Assembly
Marshall M. Cohen
Lancaster
Department of Commerce
Richard P. Brown
James
State Teachers Association
Commonwealth
Bang
Major Stock Market Firms and Utilities Snapshot
A dense listing of tickers and percentage figures spans many U S corporations and energy, manufacturing, and transportation names. Notable entries include Anaconda 24 percent, General Electric 33 percent, General Motors 43 54 percent, Chrysler 68 percent, Boeing 91 6, United Aircraft 3 64, Union Dog and Share Penny. The compilation reflects varied performance across steel, oils, chemicals, autos, and transport sectors with numerous percent changes and stock identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs
el Auto Lite
Indiana drivers face license suspensions this week
Five Indiana County drivers had their operator licenses suspended during the week of February, the Bureau of Highway Safety in Harrisburg announced today. Privileges were restored for James Geisel of Indiana R D 4 and Harold Johnston of Homer City. Names of those suspended include: speeding Charles Birch Jr 12 Station Street Indiana Andy A Martin Strongstown August Sucheritti Homer City Reckless driving Earl Stewart Incompetent and failure to appear M Binnie McConaughy Rochester Mills R D 1.
Greeks claim 450 Italian prisoners captured in Albanian war
Greek High Command reports a counter-attack after repelling an Italian assault described as highly violent. Yugoslav dispatches claim Greek gains in Tepeleni and Lake Ohrid regions. Mussolini’s command says Greeks attacked Vicosa Valley near Tepeleni and were repulsed with heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grek
Athens
Tepeleni
Lake Ohhrid
Mussolini
Vicosa
Italy
Africa
Mediterranean
Markets Prac adapt and livestock gains on March 12
Pittsburgh markets show moderate produce demand. apples steady with varied bids for Baldwins and Rome Beauties. Potatoes steady with Idaho Russet and Maine/Montana variants quoted. Hog futures active with gains. cattle calves and sheep steady. Chicago wheat futures slip then stabilize as profit taking and loan uncertainty weigh on early trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
New York
Baldwins
W. Va
Rome
Aaralns Chicago
Obituary highlights for George W Fields and others
Obituary items note George W Fields former Troop A officer and Middletown guard buried at Danville cemetery after services at Roths Middletown funeral home. Also mourns Rev C L Welsh retired Brethren minister who died in New Florence after a long ministry in multiple churches. Amelia Kebler died at Salina age 86, widow of Eliot Kebler, surviveng daughter and sister. funeral plans coordinating by D 10 superintendent E B Learish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Fields
Pennsylvania State Motor Police
Indiana
Blairsville
Danville
Roth
Middletown
Fields
Middletown Aly Depot. He Was A Member of Lewistown Post No. 90,,,American Legion
George Fields 1II
Patricia Jean
Lenora Lee
Pearl Hood
Bethlehem
Ethel Weaver
Allison Park
Henry Hardrode
Sewickly
C. L. Welsh
United Brethren
Roy McCreary
New Florence
McCreary
Welsh
Allegheny Conference
Industry
Bellwood
New Fforence
Port Matilda
E. B. Learish
Amelia (Miner) Kebler
John I
Mary (Wright) Miner
Salina
R. D
Calvary Episcopal Church
Pittsburgh
Colonial Dames
Eliot Abbot Kebler
William M. McKee
Mary Miner
KR. D
Slot machines tied to Nemacolin Country Club probe
Washington jury heard testimony in the Washington County rackets case about slot machines at the Nemacolin Country Club clubhouse. C P Crombie, the course manager secretary, said former detective Powell ordered removal of machines in 1937, then three more were installed with profit splits. Crombie said Powell and McBride did not reappear, though the DA visited the club often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UFD
James C. Bune
Washington County
C. P. Crombie
Bealaville
Michael J. Powell
William McBride
Powell
Crombie
Albert D. Phillips
Charleroi
Phillips
Crombié
McBride
Jury verdicts in county court trials names Tony Sasek and Frank Marsh
A jury found Tony Sasek of Ernest guilty on two liquor charge counts after 11 minutes of deliberation at 10 23 p m. Frank L Marsh of Blairsville was acquitted on drawing and delivering worthless checks with costs to be split with the prosecutor A G Hamer. Robert S Grosse of Rayne Township was found guilty of drunken driving after deliberating three hours and 25 minutes and a verdict returned at 6 20 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Creps
Tony Sasek
Ernest
Frank L. Marsh
Blairsville
Marsh
A. G. Hamer
Blaira‘ville
Robert S. Grosse
Rayne Township
Funeral services for Burl Engle and family notices
Private funeral services will be conducted in her late residence at 10 30 a m Thursday. The Rev Arthur Kinsolving will officiate and private interment will be in West View Cemetery Avonmore Burl Engle born July 27 1939 at Lucernemines died March 10 at Indiana Hospital Surviving are the parents and siblings Oakley Ruby Catherine James Dorothy and Paul Richard Funeral services were held today at 2 30 p m at the home in Lucernemines by Rev F A Edmond Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
William
Eliot
Porter
Prudence Kier
Arthur Kinsolving
D. D
West View Cemetery
Avonmore
Bur. Engle
Lucernemines
Burl Engle
Indiana Hospital
Oakley
Ruby
Catherine
James
Dorothy
Paul Richard
F. A. Edmond
Homer City Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
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Lions
Balkans
U. S. Defense
Midvale Steel Co
Philadelphia
A. F
Lanion
Capitol
Kirway
Early
Rudolph
Forester
National Defense
Defense Industries
William &L. Hogs
D. D. Phore
Mimn Avenue
Matherdist Church
Wilkinsburg
Commodores
Chely
Prac
Maine
G. Mts
Idaho
Burbanks
Heband
John N. Garter
Clyde T. Elia
Ellis
Bentonville
Ark
Mia. Etiis
Nemacolin Country Club
Morganti
A —Ee S.c.streams
Reault
Troutman
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