Repeal Fails To Free 5000 Dry Law Violators In Pa
Harrisburg dispatch reports about 5 000 Pennsylvanians convicted under dry laws remain behind bars despite repeal of the 18th Amendment. Governors, federal judges, and prosecutors debate pardon and release as the federal justice department considers actions affecting roughly 3 000 federal prisoners. Local officials insist on continued prosecutions unless Washington changes the law.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
International
Federal
Department of Justice
Gifford Pinchot
State
Albert L. Watson
Central
Candidates File Expense Accounts
Expense account of Edward Pritchard, sheriff elect, shows $288.80 spent during his campaign. George Forest, jury commissioner elect, filed an expense account showing under $50 spent. Today is the last day for filing accounts.
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Edward Pritchard
Prothonotary’s
George Forest
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Edward Leeroy Rimer and Viva M Allison of Greenville Vivian and Alvin F McFarland from New Castle and Volant Elizabeth Shifflet and Guy F Murphree with Louise I Woods are listed among marriage license records.
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Edward Leeroy Rimer
Greenville
Viva M. Allison
Alvin F
Guy F. Murphree
Louise I. Woods Re
Illustrated lecture on The World's Fair scheduled
An illustrated lecture titled The World's Fair will be delivered before the student body of Union Township High School on Friday morning December 8.
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Union Township High School
Class of 1935 Juniors Receive New Rings
Supervising Principal R F Conway announced that Union township high school juniors of the class of 1935 received their new class rings today.
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Union Township High School
R. F. Conway
Home Mix Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
Mothers can make a simple at home cough syrup with sugar and water, then add Pinex from a drugstore to create a pint of remedy. The mix claims three actions: soothe inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and clear airways aiding sleep, with a money back guarantee for prompt relief.
Rouseville Wins Dramatic Contest at Slippery Rock
Rouseville Eastern Star captured the dramatic contest title for Lawrence and Venango counties with I Know George Washington. Guy Davis of Big Beaver Grange won the musical event at Slippery Rock State Teachers College, while New Bedford Grange and North Beaver Grange represented the district in the prelims for the State Farm Products Show in Harrisburg.
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Lawrence County
Guy Davis
Big Beaver Grange
Slippery Rock State Teachers College
Rouseville Eastern Star
George Washington
Lawrence
Venango
New Bedford
Big Steel Orders Signal Rebound Across Pennsylvania
Rapid gains in re employment and payrolls follow a wave of orders led by Carnegie Steel. A 100000 ton rail order and a 40000 ton fastening order will be delivered to Carnegie, Bethlehem, Illinois and Inland before next July. Bethlehem also receives 350 tons of girder rails for city streets.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Steel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carnegie
Bethlem
Illinois
Cases Move Forward as Settlements Probable at Court
District Attorney John Powers pursued continuances in several cases this morning. Walter Book faces assault and battery and liquor charges with possible settlements on costs, and a check-related case against Martin Laughlin may be resolved. Harold Cromie, Clarence Fears, and James Moon cases were continued. Moon remains jailed in Butler County.
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John Powers
Walter Book
Vera Book
Martin Laughlin
Harold Cromie
Clarence Fears
James Moon
Butler County
Dufford's Christmas Furniture: A Popular Gift Destination
With a focus on value and careful spending Dufford's promises distinctive furniture creations for Christmas shoppers. The message emphasizes long preparation and the store as a favored choice for gift purchases this season.
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Dufford’s
Minister's Home Guarded After Kidnap Threats
In Oakland California police placed guards at the home of Rev Leslie G Kelly after threats to kidnap his two children, a 12 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. Kelly had resigned from the California Athletic Commission in protest of Gov Rolph's approval of the San Jose lynching of Thomas Thurmond and Jack Holmes, confessed kidnapers and murderers of Brooke Hart. An anonymous caller warned the minister he would feel what it is like to have his children kidnapped.
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International News Service
Oakland
Cal
Leslie G. Kelly
Kelley
California Athletic Commission
James Rolph
San Jose
Thomas Thurmond
Jack Holmes
Brooke Hart
Principals Explore Reducing Student Failures in County
Lawrence County's rural principals gathered with County Superintendent J. C. Sy ling to discuss student failures. Principal Donald McGarey of Bessemer high school spoke on Causes and Remedies for about twenty minutes before opening a forum. The group will meet January 3 for further study.
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Lawrence County
Lawrence County Principals’ Association
J. C. Syling
Donald McGarey
Bessemer High School
Farmer Party At Y W C A Gym
The Girl Reserves of George Washington Junior High School plan a Friday evening event at the Y W C A gymnasium with decorations underway for the party.
Barn party with games and dance lesson for girls
The event features farm games and a Virginia reel lesson taught by Miss Margaret Fischer, a gym instructor. The party starts at 7:30 PM with Leah Davis and the club cabinet coordinating arrangements. Club girls will pack baskets for distribution to needy families.
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Margaret Fischer
Leah Davis
Workers on CWA Road Project Report for Start
Men issued cards to work for Mr. Bigley on Route 305 near Enon are urged to report Friday at 7 30 am. R L Meermans of the state employment office says orders are ready and the CWA project is set to begin after delays.
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Bigley
Route 305
Enon
R. L. Meermans
State Employment Office
Jurors Chosen for January Common Pleas Court
Sheriff Frank Johnston and Jury Commissioners Howard Leslie and William Newswander drew a panel of 55 jurors for a term of common pleas court to be held during the second week of January. Names will be announced later.
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Frank Johnston
Howard Leslie
William Newswander
Common Pleas Court
Grand Jurors Tour County Jail Inspection
Grand jurors toured the county jail under Sheriff Frank Johnston. They viewed cells and iron gratings, noted the gallows site, and observed 45 men in the men's section and four people in the women's area. Jurors praised the jail as neat and clean.
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Frank Johnston
Men’s
Women’s
Sheriff Johnston
Minute Breakfast Planned headline
A concise notice outlines a small breakfast event scheduled for the evening. Details are limited but indicate a local gathering organized at a community venue with a simple timing plan.
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U. S
Philadelphia
Criminal Court
Keystone State
Andrew T. Park
Allegheny County
Horatio S. Dumbauld
Washington
Andrew B. Dunsmore
Middle Pennsylvania
National Capitol
Jacob F. Perelman
Wallace
Blatt’ Auto & Radio Supply Co
E. Wash. St
Chambers Motor CO
Croton Ave
Rouseville
Slippery Rock
Davis
G. C. Murphy's Co
Lake Superior
Idry Cleaning Co
Davenport
Moderne
East
Washington St
Norge Bollator
The
Norge
Minister
Wolfe's Smart Shop
New Castle, Pa
Y. W
Keew
CWA
Co. Jail
Hannon’s Fish Market
Boston Mackerel
Sunkist
Lake Carp
Business College
Lyon
New Castle Business College
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