Clymer Volunteer Fire Company elects officers and plans carnival
Clymer volunteers meet before elections to appoint a new member, seek tires for the fire truck, and book a larger carnival for next summer. They form a bingo feasibility committee, fund tuberculosis relief, and thank the Ladies Auxiliary for a $25 lighting upgrade and past furniture help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Clymer
Clyner Volunteer Fire Company
Clifford C. Martin
C. C. Long
George Davis
Billboard
Harold Raeger
Indiana County Tuberculosis Society
Ladies Auxiliary
Evelyn Gaston
Early Verse Letter Plays Into Negro Vote Fallout
In a fragment from page one, Sloan writes to Early denying political motives in delaying response to a presidential secretary note. He recalls the Pennsylvania station incident with the Chief and President, notes police orders limited discretion, and credits Early with a proper apology. Sloan mentions his recent abdominal operation and says the misunderstanding was not anyone's fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Pennsylvania Station
United States
New York Police
Jett
Stoan
Mexican and envoys attend ceremony and festival in stadium
Wallace and other envoys witnessed a ceremony in which President Lazaro Cardenas affirmed that American nations would defend themselves if needed and would defend all if called to action. Separately in Geneseo, Elinor McBride, longtime Bradford teacher and Wadleigh Latin head, died after retirement. A note mentions a tip about lime and steel artifacts preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
N. Y
Elinor McBride
Bradford
Wadleigh High School
New York City
McBride
Geneseo Normal School
Death claims foundry man in Greensburg
William Gondy, longtime head and senior executive of the National Roll and Foundry Company, died today in Greensburg. He served as superintendent, treasurer and director from 1908 to 1917, then became president and led the firm for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
William Gondy
National Roll and Foundry Company
Mail buying campaign to lift rural mail usage in Indiana
The Post Office plans a nationwide rural mail sales drive starting next year, testing in Indiana and 227 other cities to boost rural mail volume. Officials say higher delivery costs for rural routes justify the push, while local merchants fear lost sales without countermeasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Fost
Indiana
United States
Boyertown
Chambersburg
Claysburg
Ephrata
Gettysburg
Kutztown
Mansfield
Lebanon
New Enterprise
Lancaster
Oil City
Pottsville
Richland
Ramsey 5S
Black
Taxes and debt talk in budget briefing notes
Sullivan and Smith led a briefing on prospective spending and the federal debt ceiling. Discussions covered potential increases to the 49 billion dollar debt limit and overlap between federal and state taxes with no firm decisions. Aims included roughly 10 billion dollars in next year revenues versus expected 13 billion plus in expenditures. Weather notes report 32 degree low and 93 high with 0.09 inches rainfall.
Farmers Want Better Prices for Their Crops
Edward A. O Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farmers seek higher prices and less government cash payments as the 73rd Congress nears. He notes AAA has not delivered full parity and that defense-era funding will limit new cash subsidies, calling for reform toward parity loans for basic crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
O'Neal
AAA
Federation
Baltimore
Congress
Party leaders and candidates named for state House and Senate roles
A meeting list names for party campaigns includes Luther Harr and Thos Kennedy among others. Kilroy and Achterman are lead speaker candidates, with Achterman possible floor leader if Kilroy presides. Democratic appointees for chief clerk and secretary are Callahan and Ominsky, both high salaries. Republicans hold the Senate 32-18. leadership is contested among several candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A. Harr
Thos. Kennedy
Albert M. Greenfield
James P. Clark
Harry Shapiro
Victor Moore
Philadelphia
Elmer Kilroy
Leo A. Achterman
Monree
Achterman
Kilroy
House
Thomas J. Callahan
Luzerne
Herbert B. Collen
York
Legislative Reference Bureau
Joseph Ominsky
Senate
Torrance
World War II era dispatches hint at Europe crisis
International frontier reports hint Romania teetering toward civil war as German raids on London intensify with heavy losses and 400 tons of explosives dropped overnight. The Nanking peace pact foreshadows East Asia coop and possible drive toward the East Indies. Greek Italian war updates claim Greek gains near Porto Edda while Italians insist bases at Argirocastra remain. A blue white beam during London blackout sparks talk of a new defense weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romania
Britain
London
Wang
Punpet
Manchukuo
China
East Indies
Porto Edda
Argirocastra
Strike costs $110,000 in pay
A ten day strike by American Federation of Labor craftsmen and laborers on the Terrace Village Federal Housing project ended with an agreement to settle jurisdictional disputes. The walkout halted work as plumbers earned $1.70 an hour while laborers were paid 90 cents. About 1,300 workers lost nearly $11,000 in wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
American Federation of Labor
Terrace Village Federal Housing Project
Uninnata
Italians Face Hungry Winter In War Blockade
Washington reports the British Mediterranean blockade has cut off over 80 percent of Italy imports, crippling the economy and forcing heavy rationing. Food shortages and rising prices afflict the poor as Italy relies on land routes through Germany, Switzerland, the Balkans, and Northern Europe for staples like coffee meat and fats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Italy
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Suez
Great Britain
Department
Germany
Aly
France
Switzerland
Balkans
Europe
Freak Mishap Injures Man in Jeannette Pool Room
In Greensburg on November 30, Alphonse de Milio to hospital with a fractured skull after a pistol discharge ricocheted from a glass case and through a partition in a Jeannette pool room. Two patrons argued over the pistol as it was passed, triggering the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Alphonse de Milio
Westmoreland Hospital
de Milia
Educators to Hold Meeting in Christmas Convention
Harrisburg Nov 30 The Pennsylvania State Education Association with 63 000 members will hold its Christmas week convention Dec 26 to 28. Theme centers on Our schools and our national problems including national defense and unemployment. Speakers include Dr Francis Haas state superintendent Charles Cook American Legion Mrs P G Digby W A Rebets Willard Givens Laura Braun and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsysvania State Education Association
Francis 8. Haas
Charles S. Cook
American Legion
P. G. Digby
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers
W. A. Rebets
Newtown
State School Directors Association
Willard £. Givens
Washington
National Education Association
Laura M. Braun
Association
Japanese Protest to Dutch Indies Tension
Tokyo reports a strong protest delivered by Vice Minister Chuichi Ohashi to Netherlands minister J C Pabst over anti Japanese incidents in the Netherlands East Indies. Extra police were assigned to the Netherlands legation as demonstrators delivered a resolution and left peacefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
JPI
Netherlands East Indies
Chuichi Ohashi
J. C. Pabst
Netherlands
Indias
Ichiro Kobayashi
Batavia
Dutch East Indies
Willkie denounces campaign tactics as unhelpful
Willkie declared the tactics of partisans on both sides did not change votes and only lowered the public’s view of those in public and private life. He concluded with a toast to the health and happiness of the President, as 3,600 attendees cheered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
United States
War Today
The article notes a major offensive against Italy may slow the war unless Britain seizes the open opportunity. It stresses watching how England could capitalize on a fortuitous chance to shift momentum, with commentary on strategic implications and the broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruiui
Italy
Wilsely
England
Big Deer Kill Is Expected In Clearfield County
In DuBois on November 30 a sportsman predicted a heavy deer slaughter at season opening. Large herds returning to Clearfield and nearby counties after roaming western districts could lead to thousands of bucks does and fawns being taken if temperatures stay above freezing and snow remains shallow. The first hunters are already gathering near the big game land with supplies and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Clearfield County
Clearfeld
Pennsylvania
Italy in grave danger as Axis struggles intensify
Italy faces disaster as Germany enlarges its aid through bold air raids on England and renewed U boat attacks while Britain resists, blocking crucial supplies and severing links to Africa and the Balkans. Greece stirs in revolt as Albanian positions weaken, threatening Mussolini's hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Germany
Fuehrer
Hitler
Mussolini
British Isles
Berlin
Britain
England
Il Duce
John Bull
American Department of Agriculture
Africa
Libya
Somaliland
Ethiopia
Greece
Enemmy
Gas fumes kill two in Pittsburgh suburb home
Knight, 17, visiting Oliver Dodd’s home, complained of headache and sleeplessness. Investigators found the cottage filled with gas from a water heater. Evelyn Dodd, crippled by infantile paralysis, was found dead. Dodd was hospitalized after collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Knight
Oliver Dodd
Dodd
Evelyn
Livestock Exposition Opens With Record Entries in Chicago
Blue blood stock crowds the Illinois International Live Stock Exposition as it opens an eight day run. 4108 prize cattle horses sheep and swine entered from 36 states and five Canadian provinces with 448000 attendance last year. Grand champion steer chosen by J Charles Yule of Carstairs Alberta. 1500 4 H Club members from 44 states and Canada head to Chicago for the 19th 4 H Club congress. The program features 12 horse shows a sheep shearing contest exhibitions of sheep herding meat and wool shows and parades of draft horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
States
Canada
J. Charles Yule
Carstairs
Alta
Congress
Stock Market Summary of Major Firms and Percent Changes
A drift of ticker like entries shows many named companies with quotes or percentage changes such as Am Cai 87 Am Kad 7 percent and Am Smelt 45 percent. Notable names include Boeing 1845 General Motors 40 percent IBM 1 percent Studebaker 8 percent United Aircraft 4374 and West Union Tel 203 percent, reflecting a volatile mix across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atch T
SFIM
Bull and Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Bell Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Brigas Mfg
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Kelson
Curtiss Wright
Deal Lock
West
Douglay
du Pont de
Eastman Kodak
el Auto
Lehigh Pert C
Lehigh Val RR
Liggett and Hyers
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
NY Central RR
North Amer Co
Northern Pacific Tie Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Penney
Penn RR
Phila Read Cland
Radio Corp of Am
Reading Co
Repub Steel
Reynolds
Sears Roebuck
Socony Vacuum
Sperry Corp
Cal
Studebaker Corp
Swift
Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas
US Steel
Warner Bros
West Union Tel
West Eland Mfg
Woolworth
Youngst
Markets and livestock bring prices steady amid game protection
Markets report salable hogs steady to lower across weight ranges with hogs 160 to 250 pounds mostly 615 to 40 dollars and 250 to 390 pounds at 4.00 to 4.25 with lighter and rougher weights shown. Cattle and calves near steady with prices unchanged as salable sheep remain unchanged. Ongoing note on game protection signs in the United States mention extinct bird species now being multi-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Navy
Une United States
FBI Studies British Wartime Spy Tactics for Peacetime Defense
FBI investigates British methods used to combat espionage to tighten U S defenses. A two man team toured England and will report to the National Police Academy. Dies and Roosevelt discussed collaboration with Dies aiming to reduce friction with federal agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Britain
Federal Bureau of Investigation
England
National Police Academy
FBI
White House
Dies Committee
Dies
D-Tex
Roosevelt
Oits
Jackson
Gates of Tionesta Dam Test Closed for Preliminary Check
Pittsburgh Nov 30 The Gates of the Tionesta flood control dam in Forest County has been closed for a test prior to acceptance from the contractor. This creates a minimum conservation pool and may form the basis of a permanent reservoir if satisfactory. Army engineers expect full operation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Tionesta
Forest County
Army
Laval Goes to Berlin Again For Talks With Nazi Officials
Reports from Bern Switzerland dated November 30 state that Pierre Laval, vice premier of France, who recently left Vichy for Paris, is proceeding to Berlin for conferences with high Nazi officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Switzerland
Pierre Laval
France
Vichy
Paris
Berlin
Local Obituaries and Survivors From Homer City Area
The death notices list survivors including husbands, children and grandchildren for Mrs. Zennia Pearl Kuhn and Charles Earhart with their birthdates and last residences. Services and burial details follow, noting locations in Homer City Punxsutawney and Greenwood Cemetery plus funeral home arrangements. Other names include Dewey Raymond Battestelli, Rose Marie, Ida Giapetroni, J F Kuhn, Clarence Kuhn, Samuel Kuhn, Hattie McNinch, Sarah Houser, Calvin Earhart, Dorothy Earhart, Albert Blakley, and associated churches and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Raymond J. Battestelli
Detroit
Guy and
Victor Battestelli
Homer City
Mary Piccolini
Kent
Rose Marie
Ida Giapetroni
Lucerne Roman Catholic Church
Father Rosenthal
St. Bernard
Indiana
Zannia Pearl Kuhn
R. D
Samuel
Annie (Orr) Moorhead
Plumville United Presbytterian Church
J. F. Kuhn
Home R. D
Clarence H. Kuhn
Pennelton R. D
Samuel Kuhn
William
John Moorhead
Youngstown
Ohio
Thomas Moorhesd
Apollo R. D
Charles Moorhead
Plumville
Jerry
Nebraska
Hattie McNinch
Punxsutawney
Sarah Houser
Streams Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Greenwood Cemetery
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Eymer Fire Fighters
North 12
State Falls
Adolph Pacifico
District United Mine Workers
Willow Grove
G. Mason Owlett
James A. Geitz
Allegheny
O. Jacob Tallman
Lehigh
Owlett
Franklin Spencer Edmonds
Montjgomery
John M. Walker
al- Teaheny
Frederick T. Gelder
Susquehanna
Charles H. Ealy
Somerset
Thomas Holcomb
Marine Corps
Holcomb
New Castle
Del
Dutch Indies
Buster
Tionesta Dam
Laval
Charles A. Earhart
Adrian Hospital
Isaac and
Mary E. (Gordon) Earhart
Josephine
Calvin C. Earhart
Albert C. Blakley
Oakland Cemetery
Robinson Funeral Home
E. G. Teyssier
S.C
Vormegal Binge Tor
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