Myers Literary Society Meet at Myers School House
A Myers Township event on Friday evening May 31 1929 features a packed program of songs recitations piano solos dialogues monologues and class performances by local students and teachers. Highlights include Reading Class performances Quartette and a debate affirming that the United States Coast Guard is justified in sinking rum runners on the high seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers School
Enter Township
Mildred
Nehrig
Margaret Bowman
Ruth Winsheimer
Marjorie McIntire
Bertha Anthony
Howard Britton
Iva Colgan
Roy Winsheimer
John McIntire
Charles Nehrig
Clair Kauffman
Frank Winsheimer
Helen Britton
Ard
Helen White
Mrs. Britton
Mgr
Larue Warner
Hazel Nehrig
Linus Merenry
Vernon Bilton
Fred Nehrig
Arthur Warner
Wendell Lydie
Tony
Gertrude Nehrig
Evelyn McHenry
Naomi Stewart
Evalyn Cook
Robert Faben
William Shields
Wiliam Britton
Howard Nehrig
Society
Psychiatrist Analyzes Gangster Psychology and Prevention
Dr. Hickson and his lab classed gangsters as emotionally feeble with high intelligence, often starting crimes in youth. He cites juvenile court starts, proposes early segregation on state farms until deemed cured, with life commitment if needed, to prevent future crime and propagation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clubs
Dr. Hickson
Hickson
Local visitors share Sabbath at East Locust Street home
Mr and Mrs Thomag F Steele of Latrobe and Miss Lydia Jones of Pittsburgh visited Sabbath in the home of Mrs H W Wamshuis and her mother Mrs Duncan on East Locust Street. Beulah Gresham of New Castle is a guest of Miss Beatrice Birdsall while W Gard Conklin chief of the Bureau of Refugees and Lands Index and Conklin of Harrisburg plan a few days with Mrs Laura E Allison on N Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Gresham
New Castle, Pa
Beatrice Birdsall
W. Gard Conklin
Bureau of Refugees and Lands
Ind
X. Conklin
Harrisburg
Laura E. Allison
Ninth Street
Rev Bieber to Attend Synod in Wheeling
The 87th Annual Convention of the Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America opens tomorrow at Zion's Lutheran Church Wheeling West Virginia with rural pastor conference led by Rev W D Albeck and devotional by Rev George J Baisler Leechburg. Rev B F Bieber will attend as chaplain aiding on stewardship and offering daily meditations. Card of Thanks notes appreciation for Mrs Mary Wirz funeral support from husband children and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran Church In America
Zion's Lutheran Church
Wheeling
W. Va
Ia. CE
Grothe
Committee On Rural Churches
W. D. Albeck
Pittsburg
George 7. Baisler
Leechbure
Witt
H. J. Behrens
St. Paul's, Latrobe
E. A. Ortner
Saxonburgh
Behrens
Ortner
Meade A. Rugh
Shippenville
Clarion County
Ellis B. Burgess
D. D
Crafton
J. C. F. Rupp
Salisburg
T. L. Crouse
Butler
B. F. Hankey
Pittsburgh
John J. Hill
Gettysburg
S. G. Dornblaser
Freeport
G. W. Englar
W. E. Frey
Evin
A. J. Turkle
W. H. Schepfer
Beaver Falls
Synod
B. F. Bieber
Zion Lutheran Church
Bieber
Stock Market At Noon Hour In New York May 27
The Reserve Board's April business conditions report and May outlook failed to buoy Wall Street as selling pressure rose over the weekend. U.S. Steel Common fell to 165 5 8, General Motors to 73, Chrysler to 75, and Nash to 86. United Aircraft dropped to 91 1 2, United Corporation trimmed gains, and Radio-Keith-Orpheum Fleischmann led the retreat. Call loans stood at 6 percent while time loan rates remained stubborn at 9 1 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Reserve Board
Wall Street
Bears
U.S
General Motors
Chrysler Motor
Nash
United Aircraft
United Corporation
Radio-Keith-Orpheum
Fleischmann
Boy 6 Convicted Of Murder Faces Reform School Stay
A six year old boy was convicted of murder for shooting a year old playmate. The trial included an appeal planned by his attorney. If higher courts uphold the sentence he would remain in the reformatory until reaching age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Carl Newton Hahan
Paintsville
Cecil van Hoose
Senate clash over aliens census plan sparks constitutional question
Senate debate centers on a proposed amendment to remove 6,000,000 aliens from the next census and cut city representation. Senator Walsh says it violates the constitution while Senator Sackett argues it is constitutional. Administration aims to push the bill through by Wednesday as Congress plans a June to September recess. Also details a missing woman case involving Mrs. McCaskey, 23, with described appearance and family connections to Clyde Breth and Mrs. A. M. Braund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Sackett
New York
Detroit
Chicago
McCaskey
Clyde Breth
The
du Bois Courier
A. M. Braund
Clearfield
Former Dubois Girl Missing in Youngstown Ohio
Ruth Breth MecCaskey, former Du Bois resident, has been missing from her Youngstown home since April 27. Relatives seek help locating her. she left to run errands and has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Breth MecCaskey
du Bois
Youngstown
Ohio
McCaskey
Breth
DuBois
Robert Measkey
Reynoldsville
Brock the Prisoner Reformer Brings Light to Cells
An ex convict named Brock transformed prison life within a fortnight by using his wealth to buy tools and machinery. He inspired hundreds to abandon idleness, with workshops buzzing and a market for brass objects ship models toys and apparel emerging. After pardoned in 1926 he helped those he left behind and improved prison conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Freas Garage Robbery Threat Leads to Cash Register Break-In
A tense robbery scene unfolds at Freas Garage as a large man orders the owner to open the cash register. Fortsch is shown entering, while a second man provides cover, escalating the threat as the break-in proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortsch
Chain of robberies tied to Pennsylvania license 830278
A pair of holdup men ransacked a bank office and escaped in a new Tudor Ford. Fortsch, forced into the car, later described the suspects and license 830278, leading police to a statewide search. Separately, a burglar tied to multiple gas stations and a stolen sedan in Cresson and Punxsutawney is being hunted by Greensburg police and state troopers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister
Fortieh
Jefferson
Wortsch
Mahoning Street
Clee
Bells Mills
Big Run
McGees
Winslow
Fortsch
Robert Collins
Collins
William Jeas
Mr. Freas
Mahaffey
Yoggs
Greensburg
Len Keck
Pittsburgh Street
George Duristee
Cresson
Punxsutawney
Keck
Duriston
Duristoe
Colonial Park
Durisoe
Wilbur McGrew
West Newton
McGregy
Ebensburg
Peston
Johnsons
College play reunion ends in happy pairing at Ritz Theatre
The excerpt describes Rose Gower returning from a restrictive household to pursue love with her missing, gypsy actor lover. A revived play propels the lovers toward reconciliation as Arthur Gower is revealed as the country actor. Betty Dorn, Jerome Fitz, Gladys Prough, Marvin Williams, Virginia Dickinson, Ethel Johnson, and Wilbert Leonard deliver strong performances. Approximately five hundred alumnae attend commencement activities, with 576 diplomas awarded by Dr Charles Foster at the Ritz Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Tom Wrench
Arthur
Betty Dorn
Arthur Gower
Jerome Fitz
Gladys Prough
Ton Wrench
Marvin Williams
Imogene Parrot
Royal Olympic Theatre
Mr. Wrench
Virginia Dickinson
Ethel Johnson
Avonia Bunn
Wilbert Leonard
Ritz Theatre
Charles Foster
Grand Commandery to Parade in Pittsburgh Tomorrow
Ten thousand Knights will march in Pittsburgh with a grand parade and a 6000 seat reviewing stand on the north side. The three day session opens tomorrow at 9 am with officer elections and a program of entertainments including a dance Wednesday night. Notable officers present include John A. Murphy of Pittsburgh, B. Frank Myers of Wilkes Barre, James H. Chickering of Oil City, and Clyde P. Love of Harrisburg among throne officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
State Commandery
John A. Murphy
B. Frank Myers
Wilkes. Barre
James H. Chickering
Oil City
Clyde P. Love
Harrisburg
Formation of State Department of Aeronautics
The administration code lifted the Turner Bill provision to create a state commission led by James F. Woodward, with Robert Ginter as secretary and Thomas Taylor as attorney general. The commission cooperated with the Federal Government, inspiring new legislation and a seven-member panel chaired by the Secretary of Internal Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Woodward
Robert Ginter
Denty
Thomas Taylor
Pennsylvania aviation laws shape licensing and airspace rules
The article discusses aviation legislation in Pennsylvania, detailing the Aeronautics bill and licensing for airports, pilots, flying schools, and mechanics. It explains state sovereignty over airspace, how tort law applies to air incidents, and debates over liability for aircraft owners and operators to foster safe air transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comii
Department’ of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Commission
Naples
Lon, Bary
Local Socials Update From Stafford Area
GIPSY Mr and Mrs Blair Groomley and two children of Stafford visited friends Thursday evening Jess Walker and Joe Lakehart of Sunnyside were shoppers Wednesday evening Miss Marian Gaston spending time with her grandmother Now Mrs Emma Lydie returned to her daughter Mrs Robert Houk near Purchase Line on Saturday evening Mr Lester Salsgiver and wife of Coal visited friends Saturday evening and was accompanied home by Duane Smith Mrs Elkin of Sprickebiegis visiting James Cesguin Mr Ioan Tyger ill at this writing Miss Bernice Tyger of Wilgus visited her grandparents Saturday Mr and Mrs Leonard Hese and Mrs Mollie Coalmer shopping at Punxsutawney Saturday Mr and Mrs Mike Chucker and daughter spent Saturday evening at Simon Conner's Harry and Bol Splehar shopping in Indiana Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Groomley
Stafford
Jess Walker
Joe Lakehart
Sunnyside
Marian Gaston
Gatherere
Emma Lydie
Robert Houk
Near Purchase Line
R . Lester Salsgiver
Coal
Nort
Duane Smith
Elkin
Sprickebiegis
James Cesguin
Ioan Tyger
Bernice Tyger
Wilgus
Leonard Hese
Mollie Coalmer
Punxsutawney
Mike Chucker
Simon Conner
Harry
Bol Splehar
Indiana
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Myers
Rev. Bieber
Pittsburgh Synod
Wheeling, W. Va
Clay Martin
Joy
Mrs. Martin
Ira Baker
Blairsville
Mary Wirz
Dixonville
Huusband
Chesapeake and
Cuba
Erie R. R
General Motor
Wee Thease
Kelvinator
Kennecott Teeter
Marland
Miami Copper
Stewart Warner
Nash Motor
N. Y. Central
Bette En Enes
N.Y N. HH
Avereneeeens
Penna
R. R. Norf
West Viscesessaey Pure Oi
Ae Bby Radio Corp
Oes Ve
Studebakey
Ednaee Toke Trans
Airways
Steen Eead
U. 5
Steel Ache
Atchison T. S. Fy
Amer
Tob
Seyeer Rese
Boy
Senate
Freas Garage
California
L. J. Mowers
Vacaville
Calif
Gn & Wilside
Parkwood
Pue
Wowry Kelhorn
Wi Hee
Calhoun
W. L. Brown
James Blakely
Mr. Doty
Ethel Blakely
Miiw Bula Munshower
W. J. Craig
Apollo
Milton Silvis
George
Jen Frailey
Vandergrift. Co
R. A. Fouts
SRN
Frances Hamilton
Ethel Mulles
A. A. Silvis
Sistar
Palmer
Peterman
Ae Erwin Fouts
DB. D
Walker
Harry.Millen and Son
Lang
W. Fouts
F. W. Craig
Edna Craig
Merl Craig
Coal Run
Erma Campbell
Taylor
Clark Petticord
Mary Shirey
W. B. Craig
Holstein
West Lebanon
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