Raising Artichokes Hobby of West State St. Man
William Pascarella of 1237 West State Street, a Pennsylvania railroad blacksmith, tends artichokes as a hobby. After three years, his first two artichokes appeared despite adverse conditions, along with fig trees from Italy, a lemon tree, and a Brazilian nut bush. Gardening provides relaxation and self satisfaction beyond his full time job despite the long hours. The note ends by calling British papers personals column the agony column.
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West State
St. Man
William Pascarella
West State Street
Italy
Bingo ban hits New Jersey churches and groups
New Jersey bans bingo as illegal gambling. Attorney General Theodore Parsons ordered county prosecutors to crack down on all bingo games where skill is not the main determinant. He cited complaints about traveling carnivals and amusement venues as triggers for action.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Theodore D. Parsons
Three Local Students Graduate At Geneva College
Geneva College Bea ver Falls held its commencement on June 5 with three area graduates receiving Bachelor of Science degrees. Wendell H. Butler Mahoningtown Arthur Lockwood 11 Round street Henry J. Fletcher R. D. No. 3 Butler biology major was active in athletics, a varsity track team member, the men's quartette, the German Club, and president of his sophomore class.
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Geneva College
Beaver Falls
Wendell H. Butler
Mahoningtown
Arthur Lockwood
Round Street
Henry J. Fletcher
R. D
Butler
Commencement Address At Bowl Creates Faculty Ties
The article notes student leaders from class and the Student Senate with family ties to Butler and Lockwood families. Dr. Hugh I. Evans, moderator of the Presbyterian church in the United States, delivered the commencement address titled The Faith That Builds to 132 graduates.
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Howard A. Butler
Lockwood
John Lockwood
Fletcher
Hubert C. Fletcher
Hugh I. Evans
Presbyterian Church In
United States
U.S. Says It Can Cope With Any Enemy Weapon
Dr Marcus Kogel commissioner of hospitals of New York City warns that skill alone will not protect the nation without organization and preparation. He notes the enemy could attack American cities in force with frightening weapons and urges full readiness.
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Philadelphia
INS
New York
United States
Marcus Kogel
New York City
The
Catholic Hospital Association
Kogel
Explorer Walter Wood sails for Alaska to study molten rock
Walter A. Wood of the Arctic Institute left New York for Alaska to pursue project snow cornice. He plans a 2,000 foot drill into an Alaskan glacier to observe rock and ice flow, aiming to learn how molten rock moves miles beneath the earth’s surface.
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New York
INS
Walter A. Wood
Alaska
Wood
Arctic Institute
Snow Cornice
City Hall Briefs Highlight Revenue and Staffing Updates
Machines netted the city 3945 and music boxes 1942 in 1949 per a report to Council by Controller Edith Cleaveland. Nick C. Caravelli Jr. was hired as painter helper recommended by Police Chief Hanna to paint street safety lines. A New Castle Churches letter supported federal housing. West Winter lots not sold now. will be auctioned later. Builders secured permits for a 10000 dollar home and garages. Street and sewer work proceeded on several avenues. City streets department building progress continued. US Steel has about half a million stockholders.
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Edith Cleaveland
Nick C. Caravelli, Jr
Maitland Street
Robert D. Hanna
Marshall Warns West Point Grads Of Problems Ahead
Defense Secretary Marshall told 476 U S Military Academy graduates they will face difficulties as officers in an army of democracy. He urged learning about other services and the workings of democracy as applied to military forces, with guests including Frank Pace and Anna Rosenberg witnessing the ceremony at West Point.
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West Point
N. Y
INS
Defense
Marshall
U. S. Military Academy
Field House
General Marshall
Frank Pace
Army
Anna Rosenberg
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
Air Marshal
Curtis
Royal Canadian Air Force
Grayson L. Kirk
Columbia University
Harold E. Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray Marries Willie Emerson
On February 19, 1932, at the Huckins hotel in Oklahoma City, Governor Johnston Murray met his future wife Willie Emerson during a state Democratic meeting. They supported rival vice chairman candidates. Murray’s man won while Emerson’s chose theirs.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
Willie Emerson
Huckins Hotel
Murray
Miss Emerson
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