Steelworkers To Hold Picnic At Conneaut Lake Park
Plans near completion for the third annual United Steelworkers of America District No. 21 picnic set for Sunday September 10 at Conneaut Lake Park. Aimed to attract larger crowds than prior years, the event will feature an industrial exhibit from 30 participating companies, all under contract with USA. The day includes a ballroom dance with a pop orchestra and an extensive committee led by L H Jenkins and John H Graney with Vir ginia Iacobucci as secretary. District 21 covers eight counties and about 25 000 members. A survey notes about 40 million petty gamblers in the United States.
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United Steelworkers of America
Conneaut Lake Park
Hotel Conneaut
Lawrence
Mercer
Crawford
Venango
Forrest
Warren
McKean
Erie Counties
Steel Union
L. H. Jenkins
Erie
John H. Graney
Sharon
U.S.A
Virginia Iacobucci
Albert Marino
National Radiator Company
Russell Powell
Shenango Pottery
Lion
Daniel W. Skelly
Samuel G. Neff
C.I
Ray Mathews
Aetna Standard
Martin Kovach
National Tube
Ellwood City
Andrew Pasquariello
Richard Bailey
Frank Clinefelter
Ocey Bosley
Best Chance Of Averting War Is Suggested
General Omar N. Bradley told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that war might come but chances are against it for now. He said the $1,222,500,000 arms aid program moves the U.S. closer to security for itself and friends and that the program serves both Europe and America. Bradley also noted possible flexibility if new weapons arise to aid Western Europe.
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Washington
INS
Omar N. Bradley
Congress
Bradley
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep
Smith
Wis
Europe
Western Hemisphere
Western Europe
Record attendance at New Castle playgrounds opens summer
Crowds flock to 15 playgrounds across the city with about 1500 children enjoying the opening day. Repairs improved facilities and supervised activities include softball tournaments pet shows crafts and mothers day events while summer swimming runs at Franklin and Washington pools with about 70 and 50 participants respectively. Rees Flannery heads city recreation with daily plans to keep grounds in good condition.
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New Castle
Washington
Ben Franklin
Franklin Pool
Washington Pool
Washington School
Rees Flannery
Queen of Roses crowned at King Humbert Auxiliary event
Miss Josephine Costa was crowned queen of roses at a Sunday ceremony in the King Humbert Auxiliary hall on Division street. Her court included Sylvia Tranquillo and Ann Marone among others, with pastel gowns and Colonial bouquets. A program of vocal and dance performances followed, and refreshments ended the evening.
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Josephine Costa
King Humbert
Division Street
Sylvia Tranquillo
Ann Marone
Sue Sands
Bessie Recupio
Teresa Muscolino
Ann. Vericelli
Agnes Cepro
Anita Angelucci
Harry Berardi
Josephine
Mary Sunday
Patricia Bully
Anita DeCaprio
Peggy Ezzo
Mary Ann
Shirley Williams
Donna Masters
Patsy Volpe
A. Streddo
Tranquillo
Christine Bosco
Arsenior Aromando
Armando Vericelli
Hazel Bully
Anthony Costa
Domenick DiCaprio
Joseph Cepro
Hundred Special Trains For Scouts
Reading railroad plans more than 100 special trains to move about 47 000 Boy Scouts to Valley Forge for the national jamboree over the July 4 holiday. The trip, described as one of the largest peace time passenger operations, brings scouts from across the nation and parts of Canada Mexico and Europe. Early arrivals reach Valley Forge June 26 with departures ending July 8. Special trains will also run between Valley Forge and Philadelphia for spectators and parents.
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Philadelphia
INS
Reading Railroad
Valley Forge
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Four Clocks In New City Jail
The city hall jail for men and women is described as one of the most up to date and sanitary facilities in the United States. Each cell has push button lavatories, ventilation, illumination, and an iron cot. Telechron clocks are mounted behind bars to show time and waiting periods, with additional clocks in the women's and men's departments and in a three cell incommunicado block. Telechron clocks are installed by the city wiring contractor.
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United States
Bar of Justice
Moravia church notes and upcoming events
The Willing Workers Bible class of Moravia Presbyterian church held a June meeting at the Perry home with new officers elected and plans for Cascade Park. Children’s Day is set for June 11 and Vacation Bible School runs June 12 to 23 at Jackson High. A clean up day with a 6 PM tureen dinner is planned for June 14. North Beaver Grange meets June 15 with guest speaker C W Beerbower discussing folk lore, history, and Indian paths in Lawrence County.
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Willing Workers Bible Class
Moravia
W. C. Gwin
Clare Kennedy
W. L. Perry
Norman Duff
Lee Gwin
John Anderson
Adolf Werner
Fred Crawford
J. M. Stephenson
E. C. Allen
Frank D. Allen
Wampum
In Jackson High School
North Beaver Grange
Alan Anderson
C. W. Beerbower
New Wilmington
Lawrence County
Gaston Auxiliary Plans June 28 Event and Activities
The American Legion Auxiliary Perry S. Gaston Post No 343 met at the Legion Home with President Mrs. Andrew Hedland presiding. Reports covered wheel chairs and fracture beds in use, thank you cards to the sick and bereaved, and education of war orphans. Officers to be elected June 19 at 8 PM.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Perry S. Gaston
Legion Home
North Jefferson Street
Andrew Hedland
John Speed
Walter Forrester
Wade Daugherty
Hospital Aipment
Harry Shaffer
Thomas Boyle
Education of War Orphans Committee
Scotland School
Corporate Net Income Taxes Fall Short Of Estimate
Harrisburg report shows corporate net income taxes 18.7 million dollars below estimates for the first half of the 1949 51 biennium. Despite tax declines across nine categories overall general fund revenue fell only 361 054 dollars short of February 1949 projections due to gains in other taxes. Budget Secretary Edward B Logan cited business recession and strikes as factors. Other tax drops included inheritance 2 041 580 dollars and liquor 821 356 dollars with total regular corporation taxes 13 181 601 dollars above estimates leaving net loss.
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Harrisburg
INS
State Budget Bureau
Commonwealth
Edward B. Logan
Budget Bureau
Harman and Browns Visit Clair Brown Family
Mr and Mrs Robert Harman and Mr and Mrs William Brown with Billie Jean drove to Sligo Pennsylvania for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Clair Brown and their daughter. Mrs Betty Larsen and her children are en route back to their home.
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Robert Harman
William Brown
Billie Jean
Sligo
Clair Brown
Betty Larsen
Local News Notes and Family Travels
Chico residents visit family homes and summer trips. Kirsten Swanson recovers from surgery at Jameson Memorial Hospital. multiple small-town visits listed including Wyandotte Michigan and Conneaut Ohio. minor injury reported from a broken bottle incident in Mount Jackson. social visits to Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania noted. Atlantic City boardwalk in 1870 mentioned with a price.
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Fred Seltzer
John Davidson
Clyde Hungerford
Eddie Stewart
Polant
Ohio
Axel Swanson
Dick Seltzer
William Seltzer
Mount Jackson
Billy Kaylor
Cheryl Marie
Janet O'Neil
Hollidaysburgh
Mary Catherine Botteneld
National Woman's Party Leader Says Women Misled
Seventy four year old Dr Agnes Wells head of the Women party states most women are ignorant of the beatings they take in a man's world. She claims good jobs for women are those no man wants and women must battle to enter any so called man's field.
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New York
INS
National Woman's Party
Agnes Wells
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