Work Projects In This County Are Considered
Lawrence county supervisors and auditors met at the courthouse for their annual convention and a survey of labor projects and finances in townships. They discussed CWA projects and Pinchot road work, noting idle men in districts while others left for township jobs. Milo D. Paden and J. W. Cox led the meeting with welcome by Assemblyman William J. Eroe Jr. and a review of recent road bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Court House
Milos D. Paden
Mahoning Township
J. W. Cox
Wilmingon Township
William J. Eroe, Jr
Eroe
Stevenson
Parkinson and Williamson
Parkinson
Senior High School Graduation Friday Evening
The 62nd mid year graduation exercises of the Senior high school will be held in the Cathedral auditorium Friday night at 8 o clock. Dr Ralph Cooper Hutchison president of Washington and Jefferson College will deliver Life and the High School Graduate as the commencement address. A class of 191 seniors will receive diplomas with honors announced and program features include special musical selections and remarks by Superintendent C C Green.
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Ralph Cooper Hutchison
Washington and Jefferson College
Cathedral Auditorium
F. L. Orth
Dr. Hutchison
America
C. C. Green
Keler Bela
Drumm
J. F. Replogle
Walter E. McClure
First Presbyterian Church
Brahms
Dorothy Baldwin
Eleanor Matt
Jean Haug
Moderato
Clarinet Concerto
Weber—Merle
Hopkins Denies Graft in CWA. Police Arrest another Worker
Hopkins declares graft accusations against the Civil Works Administration unfounded as investigations continue. The second CWA arrest, J. G. McAlwee, charged with larceny by trick, followed Thomas E. Archer’s arrest on forced survey payoffs for fake high ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
The
Civil Work Administration
Harry Hopkins
CWA
Department of Justice
Hopkins
J. G. McAlwee
Trick
Thomas E. Archer
Archer
Senate Debates New Monetary Gold Program Amid Funding Battles
Senate debate over President Roosevelt’s monetary gold program intensifies as administration leaders push for a Treasury controlled stabilization fund of 2.609 billion dollars and oppose a parliamentary board. The session also flags silver remonetization and currency expansion with proposals by Senators Wheeler and Borah on silver purchases and devaluation profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Hutchinson
Wheeler
Montana
Borah
Idaho
Einstein Talks Sailing With Roosevelt At White House
President Roosevelt and Prof Albert Einstein met in the White House for about an hour. They discussed sailing, Einstein's favorite hobby, and examined prints of sailing ships on the office walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Albert Einstein
Einstein
East Washington Street Handshake Sparks Narrow Collision
Pa Newc observes two friends meet in the middle of East Washington to shake hands and narrowly avoid an automobile. Lincoln and Garfield students enjoy summerlike weather with marbles and rope jumping as New Castle records mild temperatures and good ice conditions on ponds and lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Newe
East Washington
Lincoln and Garfield School
New Castle
Oath Side
Icewood
Daily Weather Report for 24 hour period ending 9 am
U.S. weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 49 and a minimum of 24 with no precipitation. River stage is 5.7 feet. For the same date last year the minimum was 35 with no precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8S
Bucket brigade saves Pine Creek Baptist Church blaze
In Kittanning Pennsylvania on January 25 a rapid bucket brigade stopped a fire threatening the Pine Creek Baptist church on the New Bethlehem road. Congregation members spotted the blaze near the roof before departure and organized a ladder and water effort. By the time two Kittanning fire companies arrived the blaze was out and the church had recently seen improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Kittanning
Pine Creek Baptist Church
New Bethlehem Road
Kittaning
Newsman's Talk On Russia Holds Kiwanis Audience
E C Ramsey of Titusville addressed the Kiwanis club in The Castleton, speaking about life in the Soviet Union after three years there. He claimed Russian education emphasizes atheism and Communism, with 20 percent of classroom time. he discussed tourism, labor camps, and political control by ten top Soviet leaders.
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Russia
Kiwanis Club
New Castle
E. C. Ramsey
Titusville
Castleton
Ramsey
Still Waiting Word In Kidnapping Case
AP reports Adolph Bremer, father of missing banker Edward G. Bremer, appeals to abductors to contact him for ransom negotiations. He declares he will barter fairly and refuses police involvement, insisting on his son’s return and stating he can pay the ransom money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Cullen
International News Service
ST. Paul, Minn
Adolph Bremer
Walter W. Magee
Edward G. Bremer
Bremer
Brooklyn broker held after wife found slain in apartment
Cloyd Koontz of Brooklyn was held for questioning after police found his wife dead in their apartment. He said shock over the discovery 10 days earlier drove him to Cleveland before returning to inform authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyd Koontz
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cleveland
Central Press
Cochran Will Not Run Again For Congress
Rep. Thomas C. Cochran of Pennsylvania's 26th district announced he will not seek re election in 1934 and will return to his law practice after his term ends. Republican leaders from six counties met in Fryburg to discuss candidates for national and state offices. L H Gavin of Oil City has announced his candidacy for the vacated seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Thomas C. Cochran
Pennsylvania
Cochran
Fryburg
L. H. Gavin
Oil City
Mine War Clash in Fayette Co.
In Fayette County Uniontown Pa three men two deputies and a miner were shot and wounded during the mine war. George Hoover 55 Charles Stewart 30 deputies and Harry Dial 32 miner were injured at dawn. About 600 to 700 United Mine Workers members struck demanding removal of Superintendent David A Bloyer and four assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Uniontown
Fayette County
Harry Hackney
George Hoover
Charles Stewart
Harry Dial
United Mine Workers of America
David A. Bloyer
Democrats Consider Ousting Hopkins Amid Graft Allegations
A group of House Democrats debated a challenge to Harry L. Hopkins the federal relief administrator amid graft claims in the Civil Works Administration. They discussed amendments to a $350 million appropriation to fund CWA jobs for four million men through winter and the creation of a bi partisan board to direct the CWA while White House support for Hopkins looms large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Works Administration
House
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt
White House
Hopkins
CWA
U S Rejects Japan Naval Ratio Increase Demand
The United States rejects any official push by Japan for a larger naval ratio and will continue with the current naval building program funded by existing appropriations. American officials responded to Japanese Foreign Minister Hirota’s plan to discuss naval issues within two years, amid Tokyo's informal demand for a higher ratio and threats to withdraw from the Washington treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
United States
Koko Hirota
Far Eastern
Tokyo
Shaw Presides as Lawrence County Directors Elect Officers
T. G. Shaw of Plaingrove township was named president of the Lawrence County School Directors association at its 31st annual convention held in the Second U P church Wednesday afternoon. New officers include first vice president Dr. Hugh Hart second vice president J H Eakin secretary Miss Mary M Walker and treasurer Charles Ferguson. An afternoon address by Superintendent Charles E Dickey of Allegheny county on The Teacher highlighted the session.
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T. G. Shaw
Plaingrove Township
Lawrence County School Directors Association
U. P
Hugh Hart
J. H. Eakin
Mary M. Walker
Charles Ferguson
Charles E. Dickey
Allegheny County
Pittsburg Athlete Dies in Auto Crash
Francis Byrnes 25 a well known local athlete died when the car he rode in struck a pole and burned. Two friends Henry Byrne 23 and William Fay 25 escaped with injuries as Byrne suffered a broken leg and dislocated hip while Fay was burned on legs and feet. Police say steering locked sending car off road and witnesses note gasoline tank exploded after impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Francis Byrnes
Henry Byrne
William Fay
Byrne
Fay
Kindness Is Returned After Rockefeller Illness
In Tarrytown Mrs. Margaret Moore who cared for Rockefeller Sr is ill herself. The town known mother to locals receives a turn of sympathy as the financier and family respond in kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Margaret Moore
Rockefeller
Mrs Prince Goes On Trial For Slaying Astoria Jeweler
In Queens County Court Mrs Millie Prince faces charges of killing Charles Wolfert a jeweler from Astoria Long Island. Her defense claims she acted to defend her honor. The case opens with the defendant shown in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Prince
Queens County Court
Charles Wolfert
Astoria
L. I. Jeweler
Yale Senior Dies by Own Action in Yale Fraternity Hall
Yale University in New Haven reports the death of John Stuart Bachman a 23 year old senior from Nashville Tennessee found hanged in a fourth floor closet at Vernon hall the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity last night classmates and police seek explanation as engagement rumors circulate amid questions about motive and personal troubles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New Haven
Yale
Bachman
Jewelers Association Reviews Code in Executive Session
The New Castle Jewelers association held an executive session at the chamber of commerce to discuss updates to their code. A follow up meeting is planned for the near future to continue the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Jewelers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Death Notices of Mrs Lewis and Others
Death records list Mrs David Lewis of 507 Wildwood Avenue age 65. Edward Buchowski infant 28 days of Ne Shannock Falls. Mrs Martha J May age 72 of Sandy Lake is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lewis
Wildwood Avenue
Edward Buchowski
Shannock Falls
Martha J. May
Sandy Lake
Roosevelt Declares War On Civil Works Grafters
Special to The News Beverly Hills January 25 In a bold headline the papers proclaimed Roosevelt declares war on civil works grafters. A note mentions recognizing the new president in Cuba and a visit from ex Senator Henry Allen of Kansas who says Kansas is feeling fine and predicts smooth running when Kansas is kicking.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Roosevelt
Cuba
Henry Allen
Kansas
January Thaw Spoils Flood Nerves But Delights Locals
Neighborly chat recalls milder Januarys with no floods as waters recede from the creek. The speaker notes forty four degrees and a lack of ice while old memories speak of yearly floods and streets running like rivers.
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Cathe
Ralph C. Hutchison
Federal
Ington
Senate
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Bucket Brigade
Saves
Communist Party
St. Paul Banker
Gang
Son
Mrs
Rose Koontz
Congress
Fayette Co
William S. Neal
U.S
Kingsbury Smith International News Service
Shaw
Eau Claire
Wis
Raymond Velie
Luther Hospital
George Blum
Robert W. Parker
Parker
Harrisburg
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Beaver
Arthur M Barnes
H Clay Sexton
Hse Kroper
McNaught Syndicate
Ime
Arthur Mometer
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