State Again Safety Leader HARRISBURG
The National Safety Council awarded Pennsylvania for outstanding highway safety in three phases. For the fifth straight year Pennsylvania led in all-round traffic safety, with sixth consecutive driver licensing citations and fourth straight year for school traffic safety programs. Otto F. Messner accepted the 1953 awards from Ned H. Dearborn, noting Pennsylvania’s top ranking among eight states in overall program effectiveness.
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Harrisburg
National Safety Council
Pennsylvania
Keystone
State Revenue
Otto F. Messner
Ned H. Dearborn
Messner
California
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Texas
May Protest Votes Cast For Young In Proxy Battle
New York Central Railway may seek court action over 800000 shares voted for Robert R Young in a proxy fight for control. The challenge followed a large block held by Clint Murchison and Sid Richardson being cast for Young at an Albany stockholders meeting. Election inspectors rejected the protest as William White signaled possible legal steps.
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New York
INS
New York Central Railroad
Robert R. Young
New York Central
Texas
Clint Murchison
Sid Richardson
Young
Albany
William White
Ohio Man Killed In Pittsburgh Taxi Crash
An Ohio man, John O'Connor, 52, of Parma, was struck by a taxicab in downtown Pittsburgh Thursday night and died at Mercy hospital shortly after. O'Connor was the eastern regional sales manager for the Fanny Farmer Candy Co.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
John O'Connor
Parma
Mercy Hospital
O'Connor
Fanny Farmer Candy Co
Wampum Bible School Schedules Weeklong Morning Sessions
Daily Vacation Bible school at the Presbyterian church runs Monday to June 18, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The theme is Gods Wonders with Bible stories songs and handwork. Supervisor Mrs Donald Boots leads a team of helpers and teachers. A dedication service at worship hour Sunday morning will honor the teachers and assistants.
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Presbyterian Church
Donald Boots
Roy Craven
H. J. Marshall
Butler Hennon
Charles McCullough
Joseph Gorgas
Walter
Weekend Church Schedule Across Several Congregations
Pentecostal Assemblies of God on Upper Main lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Ralph Harper and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with supply speakers. Presbyterian at Main and Clyde notes 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Donald Boots and 11 a m service with Bible school teacher dedication. Methodist at Main and Church lists 10 a m Sunday school led by Charles Davis 11 a m service and 6 30 p m Senior Fellowship. St Monica s at Kay and Clyde notes masses 8 and 10 30 a m with weekday masses 7 15 a m Koppel masses 8 and 10 30 a m and weekday masses 8 a m.
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Pentecostal Assemblies of God
Upper Main Street
Ralph Harper
Presbyterian
Main and
Clyde Streets
W. E. Minteer
Donald Boots
Methodist
Main
Church Streets
D. J. Blasdell
Charles Davis
St. Monica's
Kay and
E. J. Sheedy
George Stuparitz
Koppel
Resignation of Pastor Harper Leaves Uncertain Plans
The Rev William C Harper resigned as pastor effective June 1 and his family faces uncertainty. During the church school hour last Sunday the family received two gifts from the school. The Women's Missionary Council held a surprise fashion event at the Harper home presenting Mrs Harper with personal gifts. A social period ended with refreshments provided by Mesdames Elmer Lias George Lias Frank Brophy Albert Hairdegg er and David Freed.
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William C. Harper
Pentecostal Church
Women's Missionary Council
Harper
Mrs. Harper
Married People Live Longer Says Vienna Health Experts
Health officials citing a Vienna census report that married people age 60 to 70 show lower death rates than single or divorced peers. They emphasize staying married once wed, note higher fatalities among divorcees, and confirm women generally outlive men at this age.
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Eric Waha
Vienna
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Mar
Ried
Harper family visits on Main Street in Green Lane
Miss Ruth Harper of Eastern Bible Institute Green Lane pa is spending summer vacation with her parents the Rev and Mrs William C Harper on Main Street Mr and Mrs Theodore Dunfee and children visited this week at the Harper home while en route from Michigan to Wilmington Delaware
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Ruth Harper
Eastern Bible Institute
Greenlane
William C. Harper
Main Street
Theodore Dunfee
Michigan
Wilmington
Del
Ridley Township Adopts Quarry Drowning Prevention Ordinance
The Ridley township board of commissioners passes a new ordinance to prevent drownings in water-filled quarries. It requires filling draining or fencing of quarries after three children drowned in excavations in the township in just over a year.
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Ridley Township
Ridley Township Board of Commissioners
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