Holiday Death Toll Heavy Here
Three people died and 13 were injured in automobile accidents in Indiana County over the Labor Day weekend. The dead are Mrs Irene Shirley, 39, Luciusboro. Robert Shirley, three months old, her grandson, Homer City. and Leroy J Craft, 382, Livermore.
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Indiana
Irene Shirley
Luciusboro
Robert Shirley
Homer City
Leroy J. Craft
Livermore
R. D
Shirley
Indiana Hospital
Edward Fleming
George Hanna
Porter Shirley
Mike Yoschak
Josephine
Indian Hospital
Anna Marie Shirley
Robert
Mrs Lena Maloney Dies On Sunday
Mrs Lena G Maloney widow of Frank B Maloney died Sunday at her home 559 School Street Indiana Pa aged 75 born Beaver County January 22 1873 daughter of James and Emma Black McClure. Lived most of life in Beaver moving to Indiana in 1941. Member First United Presbyterian Church Beaver. Surviving son J R Maloney Burgess of Indiana. Friends receive at his home 300 North Ninth Street services Wednesday 11:00 am Interment Beaver Falls Cemetery.
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Lena G. Maloney
Frank B. Maloney
School Street
Indiana
Beaver County
James
Emma Black McClure
Beaver
North Ninth Street
Beaver Falls Cemetery
State To Draft 630 First Time
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania is called to induct 630 men in November as the first peacetime draft. Lt. Col. Henry M. Gross notes four men per 175 state boards plus others may be summoned for medical disqualifications. The quota supports a national total of 10,000 inductees. Registrars will host voter registration during September at listed locations with the final deadline September 11, 1948.
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Pennsylvania
Henry M. Gross
Selective Service
Homer City
Brushvalley
Blacklick Fireman's Hall
Blairsville
Ward
Robinson Election House
Sime
County Board of Election
President Predicts Low Mood If GOP Wins Fall Election
President Truman warns that an era of fear and low mood could follow a GOP victory in November. Harold E Stassen will deliver the Republican reply from Detroit at 8:00 P M ET, with Gov. Thomas E Dewey backing the talk. A Cadillac Square crowd of about 120000 heard Truman pledge to defend labor and democratic institutions if Republicans gain control.
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Albany
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Michigan
Ohio
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Cadillac Square
Dixonville Man Dies In Suspected Self-Hanging
Dixonville, a 66 year old man named John Spitner, was found by neighbor Luke Howells about 5 43 p m Saturday in a field near his home after he reportedly hanged himself from a tree using two belts. County Coroner Dr Edward Fleming ruled death by strangulation and said no inquest would be held spinner had worked as a coal miner until last May.
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John Spitner
Dixonville
Edward Fleming
Luke Howells
Spinner
Fleming
Indiana Motorist Pays Court Costs
Charles E. Lewis of Indiana was ordered to pay court costs after a Saturday incident in Kittanning. He faced charges of failing to stop and reveal his identity at the scene of an accident, per a State Police report from Kittanning.
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Charles E. Lewis
Indiana
Kittanning
Sittanning
Registration for Draft At Indiana High School
Indiana County registration for the draft slowed by clerical shortages but set for today at Indiana High School from 3 to 5 30 pm in Rooms 105 and 107. Dr Buterbaugh said Miss Grace Williams would stay in the board office for paperwork while others register. About 1540 men have registered though not all are from Indiana County, with more sites planned in Cherry Tree and Blurayle as the process continues.
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Indiana County
Dy H. B. Bulerbaugh
Meontime
Indiana High School
Buterbaugh
Servic
Harrisburg
Grace Williams
Aoman
United States
iWachuls
Indiana
Driver Hartle Baker In Midget Auto Races
Hartle Baker driver in a midget auto feature at County Mail Saturday caused a crash on the first lap. Willian Banks of Cleveland was critically injured after his car hit the boarding while being sandwiched between railing and another car. Gene Darrah of Akron and spectator Roy Taylor of Graceton were injured. Darrah released, Taylor kept for observation.
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Willian Banks
Clevelland
Indiana
Gene Darragh
Akron
Banks
Roy Taylor
Graceton
Darrah
Taylor
Cleveland Speedway
Gene Darrah
Two Wrecks In Indiana Reported
Indiana borough police reported two accidents over the weekend. A three car collision on Philadelphia Street Sunday morning involved Steve Skapura Iselin Fernand Le Jeune Indiana and William d iPollocl, with damage around 145 dollars and no injuries. A second crash on Fourth Street left Win d Hagniy of Indiana colliding with a parked car belonging to W D Beam, damage about 40 dollars.
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Uwo
Steve Skapura
Iselin
I Fernand le Jeune
William d. iPollocl
Philadelphia
Win.d. Hagniy
W. D. Beam
Futh Street
Vet Offers To Sell One Eye
Reading Sept 7 04 percent 2h year old navy veteran offers to sell his eyes for $5 000 to get back on his feet and provide for his family. Koch says money would help his wife Antoinetty and unborn child and notes he has no wife and child to support.
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Robert Cooch
Smarved
Koch
Oapake Ian
Fake police at county fair grounds incident
A man named Baker was stopped by Stile Police at the county fair grounds during the County Pair event. He carried a badge reading Fair Grounds Special Traffic Police a Mashlight and a whistle. Police determined he had no official connection to any police department and he was hustled from the area.
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Endland
Stile
Fairgrounds
Fair Grounds
Tvio Promnd
Indiana County Schools Open As 17 000 Return To Class
More than 17 000 boys and girls in Indiana County return to school today as summer breaks end. Most districts begin today with several boroughs opening tomorrow or later. Towns listed include Armstong Banks Blairsville Clymer Connellsville Clarksburg Green Farm Crawford etc. The state expects about 1 851 000 youngsters back, with first grade seeing the largest rise. Teacher shortages and crowded rooms pose early challenges. Continued on page Hight.
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New Pastorate For Rev Miller Appointed
Rev Percy GC Miller, formerly of Brush Valley Brethren, begins duties as pastor of the Bertin Brethren Church succeeding Rev So MM. Whetstone who has accepted a pastorate in Dayton. Miller previously served at Brush Valley Church since 1944 and is a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College and university at Prieburg. He is married to Josie Stulanan.
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Brush Valley Bretheran
Bertin Bretheran Church
MM. Whetstone
Dayton
Mier Hin
Brush Valley
Chich
Aumagh Higa
Seoul
Indiana
Col Jose and
Wioveceity
Prieburg
Mie
Jos Joe Stulanan
VW Sans
Communist Led Riots Force Berlin Assemblymen Out
Western military governors seek joint protests against Communist led riots that disrupted Berlin's civil government. A French liaison officer guarding 27 German police in City Hall was threatened by a phone caller as western powers weigh direct talks with Soviet leaders. Generals Clay Robertson and Koenig met with Marshal Sokolovsky to decide next steps amid calls to move the assembly to Western Berlin for protection.
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France
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London
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Moscow
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Cruciadiny Assembly
Owen Boyer at Insurance Meet in Atlantic City
Owen Boyer attends the Farm Bureau Insurance convention of district managers in Atlantic City New Jersey. Event features top speakers from Farm Bureau Mutual Life and Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, with sessions addressing agency problems and district manager coordination.
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Atlantic City
Owen GC
Vie Farm Bare Mutual Mire Insurance Company
Ane Tie Pam Buereat Life Disurimnee Company
Wil Behe Pringpal
Mutt Theire Companies
Calamus
Ohio
Oper Hi V2 Stiles
Columban
Turee
National Death Toll Nears 400 From Holiday Accidents
The Associated Press reports a Labor Day holiday toll near 400 with 393 confirmed deaths and 281 traffic fatalities by 6 p.m. Friday to Monday, plus drownings and other accidents. State totals show varied counts across Alabama to District of Columbia.
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Boy breaks arm while playing in Indiana
Thirteen year old Gerald Joseph, son of Mr and Mrs Lambert Joseph, Indiana, suffered a broken arm after a fall while playing in the afternoon Sunday. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
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Gerald Joseph
Lambert Joseph
Indiana
Indiana Fospital
Playdias
Miss America Contestants Line Up For Annual Event
Atlantic City observers report the Miss America pageant lineup with 55 contestants from across the region, the competition to be held in Asbury Park and Atlantic City. The event features preliminaries, a final Saturday night pageant, and rules banning smoking and dates. contestants perform in bathing suits and gowns, while Miss America and Mrs. America titles involve talent and culinary tests.
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Vie Boardwalk
Okfulwnia
Donia Briggs
Tulsa
Aie
Caty Linnie Club
Ettie
Uilaton
Rumpo Oy
R. C. Banfield
Miss Briggs
Tyne
Barbara Frown
Sears
Buck & Co
Walker
Memphis
Tenn
Sagamore Boy Reported Missing
A Sagamore boy, 12, Gle Lasdmore, described as four feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes, is reported missing Friday afternoon. He was last seen wearing a yellow polo shirt and blue dungarees.
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Yi Star
Ure
Bolo
Har
Gle Lasdmore
Jack
Thieves Steal 14000 Trees in Tuichuna Area
Report from WS Ficus of Tuichuna notes 14000 tree seedlings stolen in Phwpediy Adis Gori Townsiup area. Police report no arrests as of now with a 900 reward offered for information leading to the culprits.
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Tuichuna
Tos
Adis
Gori
Pascus
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