George Palus Enchants Navy Life From Training Camp
Local boy George R Palus writes from Great Lakes service school describing life as a boatswain’s mate recruit. He notes promotion to camp messenger, no inspection, daily reading, how clothes are rolled, and the camp routine including chow, inspections, and a future move of his company. He signs as George R Palus, U.S.N.T.C., Company 24.
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Great Lakes Camp
Chi
F. R. Allison
Ron George Palus
Bwain
Tate Allison
Palus
Great’ Lakes
Ghief
Navy
Roy
Tobin
M. A
Rey
Paul Verua
Gray
Frank M
Wuern
George R. Palus
U.S.N.T.C
Dog Catcher Bill Passed and Citywide Ordinance Enacted
The city council enacted a dog catcher ordinance immobilizing and possibly killing dogs found running at large, also covering cattle and fowl. A pound keeper can destroy offending animals and charge 50 cents plus upkeep, with fines up to 300 dollars and 30 days in jail for violations. A dog catcher will be appointed soon, and the mayor introduced the measure.
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Mayne
Local youth wins high essay honors at Mercersburg
Jonathon A. Brown, son of Mr and Mrs O F Brown of East Moody Avenue, Mercersburg Academy graduate, earned top honors in school essay contests. His name appears twice in the commencement prize list for the Morgan essay on good citizenship and the William Paul Buchanan prize, with total cash awards of 20 dollars.
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Mercersburg
Jonathon A. Brown
O. F. Brown
East Moody Avenue
Mercersburg Academy
Brown
William Paul Buchanan
Plan To Remove Car Tracks In Abandoned Thoroughfares
Councilman Stanley Treser announced plans to remove unused streetcar tracks in Hamilton Street Long Avenue and North Beaver Street. After removal the streets will be repaired and put in good condition following a financial settlement between the street car company and the city.
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Stanley Treser
Hamilton Street
Long Avenue
North
Beaver Street
New Castle Division Veterans Meet With Auxiliary Thursday
The New Castle division of the Baltimore and Ohio Veterans Association and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm EST in the Sons of Union Veterans Hall city building. Cards and refreshments will follow.
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New Castle
The
Baltimore and Onia Veterans Association and Ladies Auxiliary
Sons of Union Veterans Hall
Appeal Filed From Justice's Decision In Hickory Township
An appeal from Justice of the Peace J J W Mor row of Hickory township has been filed at the prothonotary's office by the defendant in the case of Francis Cagnatti administrator against Jacob Safler. The judgment amount was 43.26. Also notes a care tip: when preparing mustard plaster use the white of an egg instead of water.
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Justice of the Peace
J. J. W. Morrow
Hickory Township
Prothonotary’s
Francis Cagnatti
Jacob Safler
Chesterfield’s Cross Blending Elevates Tobacco Flavor
A description explains cross blending or welding several tobacco varieties Bright Burley and Turkish to produce the Chesterfield blend. Each tobacco yields its finest flavors, combining qualities into one milder, better tasting cigarette with careful scientific effort.
County Judge Urges Economic Liberty Amid Memorial Day Talk
County Judge James A. Chambers told the Lions Club on Memorial Day that Americans face a grave problem in establishing economic liberty, distinct from political liberty. He hoped future leaders, inspired by patriotism, would guide the nation to a solution and keep government as a beacon among world governments. Seven Civil War veterans attended, including D. B. Clark and C. B. Hamilton, as Lions host the event. Dr. G Bennett spoke, E D Marvin sang Trumpet Song, and L Reed accompanied on piano. The gathering, halted by rain, was led by President Earl T. Book.
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James A. Chambers
Lions Club
Washington
Lincoln
Judge Chambers
D. B. Clark
Grand Army
Republic
C. B. Hamilton
J. D. Patterson
J. B. Caldwell
Phillip van R. Kerr
Matthew Alexander
Lions
G. Bennett
E D. Marvin
L. Reed
Earl TE. Book
Sharon Grocery Robbery Reported in Sharon Pa
Two armed bandits robbed Sharon W L Stewart and John Henshaw at a local grocery on Tuesday escaping in a stolen car bearing a license plate taken from Rev H B Davis in January. Clerks could not estimate the amount, noting the hit was substantial. Mercer plans for a new two story school building submitted to the Pennsylvania Board of Education for approval.
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Sharon
W. L. Stewart
John Henshaw
H. B. Davis
Mercer
Spvingnele Township
Pennsylvania Board of Educaion
Margiotti Defends Mining Slayer In Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 1 1928 prosecutor Charles J Margiotti moved to quash the murder indictment of Peter Delucca who had returned from Hawaii to face charges for killing two mine workers union readers The judge allowed the trial to proceed noting no constitutional rights were violated despite Margiottis argument that women were excluded from jury lists due to lack of accommodations at the Luzerne county jail Delucca was brought to Wilkes-Barre for trial
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Peter DeLucca
International News
Seveyeet
Wilkes-Barre
Reca
Torney
Charles J. Margiotti
Hawaii
Mne Union
Delucca
Marcioth
Imee Schroeder
Glenn Darne
B. R. Jones
Drlucca
Margiott
Jones T
William Thewellyn
Wem
Luzerne County
Ced
Delucen
Common Pleas Case List Notes Police and Trials
Fragmentary OCR notes reference police statements about incidents in late 1926 and deaths of Alex Campbell and Peis Reilly in Pittston. Mentions a list of common pleas cases on argument list and a provost or president making up a list of about cases.
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Hawai
Durini
Alex Campbell
Peis Reilly
Pittston i
Common Pleas
R. M. Cam
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Jonathon Brown
Moody Avenue
East Long Ave
Swift
Box Parish
Eckerd
Chesterfield
Chesterfie
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Srtvese
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Etting
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Esarern Darisht
Tom Avery
S. Colwimeia
Liconrt & Mynns Tonaccg Co
Wwearld
Lox
NEW Rural School
Mercer County
Margiotti
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Wee Eer
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Tran Naan Brady
Saturd
Gord
Pullman Churses
LY Tacket
Baltimgre & Ghic
Qiling Street
General Tire Service
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