Crestline Gun Rampage Ends With Three Deaths
A 33 year old husband entered Ewings Bar cafe in Crestline near Galion and killed his wife Geraline Asher and bystander Walt Fisher before shooting himself. Police say Mrs Asher had filed for divorce and the gunman had recent factory work history. About a dozen patrons were present at breakfast when the fatal shootout occurred.
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Crestline
Beecher Asher
Geraldine
Walt Fisher
Fisher
Galion
Vacation Bible School at Trinity Lutheran Set in June
Trinity Lutheran church plans its Daily Vacation Bible School from June 8 to 21. sessions run 9 to 12 with worship Bible study crafts singing and recreation for ages 3 to 15 in nursery beginners primary and junior departments led by Mrs. O E Maki and a staff including Mrs. Donald Marttala Mrs. Henry Marttala Jr Mrs. Edgar Guterba Mrs. Eugene W Duffy and Misses Ruth Suorsa Audrey DeCecco Elaine McCullough and Laila Suosio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
Donald Marttala
Henry Marttala, Jr
Edgar Guterba
Eugene W. Duffy
Ruth Suorsa
Audrey DeCecco
Elaine McCullough
Laila Suosio
Local talent program at St John United Holy church
Afro-American Trustees of St John United Holy church present a Sunday program of local talent at 3 30 p m in the church to raise funds for the building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of
St. John United Holy Church
Wilmington Seniors Present Class Night Theater Show
New Wilmington High School seniors staged a class night titled Jake's Jungle a film like skit featuring class history will and prophecy readings. Chardy Gilliland led the committee with John White teaching. Proceeds fund a senior trip to New York City June 5 to June 9 chaperoned by Mrs. Esther Reany Henry and Jacob Bumgardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
New Wilmington High School
Filip
Chardy Gilliland
John White
John Bumgardner
Babs Clark
Gretchen Muth
Liz Buchanan
Emma Jan Burrows
Judy Cox
Jean Shelenberger
Bill Vance
New York City
Esther Reany Henry
Jacob Bumgardner
Bessemer Legion Awards Honor Area Students
The Americanism Committee of Earl J. Watt Post 638 American Legion and auxiliary awarded eighth grade essay contest winners Karen Stanley of Bessemer, Jane Lombardo of Hillsville, and Joan Budai of North Beaver with honorable mentions to Marlene Felix and Elaine Cossentino. Certificates for Flag Education were given to 120 students. Patti Glassie of North Beaver was selected for Keystone Girls State Camp in Shippensburg PA. Medals for citizenship and personality were presented in Bessemer to Bernie Nord, in Hillsville to Daniel Seamans with honorable mention Frank Verkertana, and in North Beaver to Thomas Andrews.
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Americanism Committee
Earl J. Watt
American Legion
The
Auxiliary
Bessemer
Legion
Karen Stanley
Jane Lombardo
Hillsville
Joan Budai
North Beaver
Marlene Felix
Edinburg
Elaine Cossentino
Ladies of the Auxiliary
Ray DeArment
Helen Summers
William Seltzer
Jiss Patti Glassie
North Beaver School
Bessemer Auxiliary
Keystone
Shippensburg
Bernie Nord
Louis Gorenz
Daniel Seamans
Frank Verterana
Thomas Andrews
College Youth Found Dead In Garage In Pa
John H. Musser a 19 year old sophomore at Haverford College was found dead in the family garage in MT JOY Pennsylvania authorities say he died from carbon monoxide poisoning from the running car. The student had returned home from college Friday and left notes to his father mother and sister Elizabeth. He had been despondent due to illness under physician care for 18 months according to authorities.
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Mt, Joy
John H. Musser
Haverford College
Musser
Henry W. Musser
East Donegal High School
Elizabeth
Edward C. Kottcamp Jr
Marietta
North Side Alliance Plans D V B School
North Side Christian Missionary Alliance will hold an evening Daily Vacation Bible School from 6 30 to 8 30 p m with the topic Sailing With Christ Games handwork stories contests and prizes highlighted The school opens June 6 and runs through June 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Christan Missionary Alliance
Christ
Westminster Alumni vindicate college amid staff and board charges
A Westminster Alumni Committee investigated criticisms of the Westminster administration after two years of press coverage. Findings labeled each charge as unsubstantiated or misinformed, with specific refutations of secrecy, academic freedom, financial spending, and board structure. The full report was presented to the Alumni Association, with action pending after today’s meeting.
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Harvey E. Moore
Sharon
Jack Hudson
John Kerensky
Youngstown
Perry L. Reeder
Lawrence County
Dean Vanderlugt
Westminster
Holead
Gladys Strub
Board of Trustees
Lawrence County Court House
Ships Bound for U S and Canada Delayed by Seamen Strike
About 1600 to 1800 passengers bound for the United States and Canada were delayed in Liverpool as a wildcat seamen's strike halted Cunard Line ships Ascania and Britannic and the Canadian Pacific Line Empress of Australia. Six hundred crew members from the three liners did not report for departures amid protests over working conditions.
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London
INL
U. S
Canada
Liverpool
Cunard Line
Ascania
Britannic
Canadian Pacific Line
W C T U Volant Meeting Highlights Flower Mission Program
The W C T U Volant met Wednesday at Mrs. Myra McConnell's home with a worship service on Service. Mrs. Ruth Tennant led the program focusing on the Flower Mission. A poem and a skit were presented, and Mrs. Tennant spoke on Alcohol Information in Military Life. Officers will be elected at the July 7th meeting hosted by Mrs. Florence Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volant W. C. T. U. Volant Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Myra McConnell
Tennant
Alex Arrow
Florence Miller
Local residents return from Memorial Day trip to New York
Personal Mention Miss Donna Hetzel Delores Av en Dorothy Brincko and Betty Jordan have returned home from a Memorial Day weekend in New York City. They toured the United Nations building Statue of Liberty Empire State building Radio City Music Hall and Chinatown among other sights. Mr and Mrs Charles Longacre of Punta Gorda Florida visited with Mr and Mrs Carl Hausler of Falls avenue recently as did Mrs Grace Anderson and Mr and Mrs Merl Bish of Erie.
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Donna
Hetzel
Delores Aven
Dorothy Brincko
Betty Jordan
New York City
New York
United Nations
Deaths Of The Day William D Cunningham
William D Cunningham 45 of 210 Taylor Street Sharon died unexpectedly Friday after leaving Westinghouse laboratories and suffering a heart attack He was born January 10 1910 in New Castle and survived by widow Helen a brother Joseph and sister Mrs Robert Fulton Funeral services are set for Monday at St Marys Church with interment in St Joseph cemetery The family will receive friends today and Sunday at Noga Funeral Home.
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William D. Cunningham
Taylor Street
Sharon
Mr. Cunningham
Westinghouse
Sharon Hospital
New Castle
William J. Cunningham
Westinghouse Laboratories
Helen Baron
City
St. Mary's Church
Helen Cunningham
Joseph C. Cunningham
Cleveland Q
Robert B Fulton
Anna C. Cunningham
John McPhillip
Francis M. McCarter
St. Mary’s Church
Noga Funeral
St Joseph Cemetery
Noga
Mill
Reynolds
President Plans More Quick Trips To Farm Home
The president plans several short trips to his farm during a second term, signaling a shift toward habitual farm visits. It notes it would be the first time a sitting president flew in a light plane, marking a milestone for aviation safety and industry.
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White House
Gettysburg
Washington
United States
Egypt War Warning Echoed in Talks
Burns warns during discussions that any armed attempt will trigger war. He says Egypt will not stand idle and will not be bound by armistice or cease-fire orders from New York if only one side adheres. He vows to act to safeguard national freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Burns
New York
U.N
3 400 Will Be Laid Off At Plants Tuesday
American Motors Corp will lay off 3 400 employees at its Milwaukee and Kenosha plants on Tuesday. A spokesman said production will be adjusted downward to bring dealer inventories to satisfactory levels after a late start on some models. J A Reid, Milwaukee plant manager, did not specify how long the idle period would last.
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Milwaukee
INS
American Motors Corp
Kenosha
Nash and Hudson Autos
J.A. Reid
American Motors
Gas Station Owner Plays God Bless America During Picket Line
Carl Eckhardt, owner of a Morton Grove gas station, began playing God Bless America as AFL Oil Truck Drivers Union pickets arrived after he refused to sign their agreement. He joked about wearing out records by Gene Autry and Kate Smith.
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Morton Grove
Carl Eckhardt
God Bless America
Picketts
AFL Oil Truck Drivers Union
Gene Autry
Kate Smith
Denver Attorney Fights First Name on Auto Title
Attorney J Nelson Truitt won a court decision Friday over his refusal to reveal his first name on an automobile title application. His given name is Jabez.
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Denver UP
J. Nelson ‘Truitt
Jabez
Pa Newe Observes Pa Newe Observes Continerd
Enon Valley residents look forward to dialing as phone service modernization nears completion half the community already uses the system. North Hill residents complain about dogs and cats roaming freely while a blind man loses three Japanese bells used to guide him on walks.
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Enon
North Hill
Britain faces worsening rail strike crisis as layoffs rise
Raw materials flow to homes and factories hampered by the dispute. Layoff notices have reached 250000 workers with six Welsh mills closed and production curtailed. The transport commission will trim passenger services to redirect engines to freight, while ASEF and NUR clash over who should receive pay hikes, ranging from 21 to 77 cents weekly versus a uniform raise for all workers.
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Wales
The
Transport Commission
ASEF
NUR
Auto Workers Reach Critical Point in Wage Talks
CIO president Walter Reuther stressed weekend talks with Ford and GM as contracts near expiration. Ford offered a 55 million fund to supplement unemployment. GM proposed bigger raises and higher pensions. Leaks aimed to pressure both sides while factory wages average about 75 dollars weekly.
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CIO
Walter Reuther
Ford
General Motors
Westminster Commencement Weekend Schedule Highlights
Clarence Martin directs a weekend of ceremonies at Westminster with soloists Helen Tom bor Lyle Beall and Fred Horst and Arthur Birkby at the organ. The baccalaureate sermon by Dr W Bruce Wilson at 7 45 p m Sunday precedes the graduation for about 140 bachelor degree recipients and about 60 master degree candidates. Dr John Furbay will deliver the commencement address at 2 p m on South Terrace.
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Clarence Martin
Helen Tombor
Lyle Beall
Fred Horst
Arthur Birkby
U.P
W. Bruce Wilson
Sunset Hills U.P
John Furbay
California gas chamber executions tied to mob activity
In California authorities executed three members of the Mountain serious case Mob, including trigger-man Emmett Perkins, for the abuse and murder of Mabel Monohan, a Burbank widow. Witnesses testified she was beaten to force disclosure of a hidden fortune. Other cases tied to Santo and Perkins were blamed as well. Monohan died March 9, 1953.
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Mountain
Emmett Perkins
Burbank
Calif
Mabel Monohan
Santo
Perkins
Monohan
Graham
Failure to revive plan sparks clash over reserve use
President's plan fails as Vinson resists dropping National Guard reference. Powell reports Vinson calls amendments hopeless and warns Pentagon must run current reserve program, provoking a debate over national emergency versus states' rights.
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Vinson
National Guard
Powell
Pentagon
Two Tourists Die of Thirst Crossing Sahara
Consul at Dakar reports from the Foreign Office say two tourists died of thirst crossing the Sahara. Peter Barnes was found near unconscious by an Algerian truck driver who led him away. contact with the others was lost. A later note mentions 62,000 visitors in 1954 to Appomattox Courthouse.
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Sahara
Dakar
Foreign Office
Peter Barnes
Barnes
Appomatox Courthouse
Grant
Lee
Truck Contract Gets Increase For Employes
Negotiations between the Western Pennsylvania Motor Carriers Association and Local 261 of the Teamsters Union yield a three year contract retroactive to June 1 1955. Wage raise 28 12 cents per hour with 12 12 cents phased in by 1957, reduced work week 50 hours, overtime after 50 hours, night differential up to 7 cents, increased insurance, severance pay 100 per year of service after June 1 1955, and study of a pension plan for future adoption possibly removing severance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Motor Carriers ‘Association
Local 261
Teamsters Union
Alfred J. Masrearo
Stolen Lawn Mower Report Comes From City Address
Mrs Victor DeProspero reports a lawn mower stolen from a garage within the last few days at 936 Win slow Avenue. The other sentence notes Canada holds over half the world’s fresh water area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor DeProspero
Winslow Avenue
Canada
Haenick's Shoe Store Ad Highlighting Summer Footwear
Friday News ad notes a complete selection of Summerettes PFs and Jets at Haenick's Shoe Store with focus on ladies and children's canvas shoes.
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Haenick
Pf's
Marine Air Group Sails For U.S. After Five Years In Korea
Marine Air Group 33 of the 1st Marine Air Wing sailed from Pusan aboard the Union and Lenawee to the United States. The unit, after nearly five years in Korea, is due to arrive at Long Beach on June 14 and will be reassigned to El Toro Marine Air Station in Santa Ana, California. The group originally left the United States for Korea on July 14, 1950.
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Seoul
Korea
Marine Air Group 33
1St Marine Air Wing
United States
U. S. Marine Corps
Pusan
U.S.S. Union
Washburn
Lenawee
Long Beach
Calif
el Toro Marine Air Station
Santa Anna
1St Marine Division
State official fined for meter violation in Kendallville
A state highway department official was ticketed for not paying a parking meter and paid 25 cents after police involvement. Mayor Andrew Milnar retaliated by demanding disciplinary action and warned they would not tolerate disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville, Ind
ULP
State Highway Department
Andrew Milnar
State Highway
Eight-Year-Old Edges Council by Campaign Drive
In Milwaukee the clever eight year old Karen Heimsch won unanimous election to her school's student council. Her platform promised autographs from Eddie Mathews of the Milwaukee Braves for all constituents. Karen's mother is aunt to Mrs. Virjean Mathews, wife of the player. Drive Slow-Children Move Fast.
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Milwaukee
Karen Heimsch
Karen
Eddie Mathews
Milwaukee Braves
Virjean Mathews
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