Grand Jury Foreman Named and County Plans Outlined
Gerald Earl of Neshannock township was named foreman of the June grand jury by Judge John G. Lamoree. The court heard duties, then District Attorney Leroy K. Donaldson presented indictments. County Solicitor William McElwee, Jr. proposed a detention home plan and bids may be advertised if approved. Commissioners plan to buy a new car for the Probation and Parole officer. Marriage license applications listed for several couples in New Castle, Butler, Ellwood City, Mercer, Slippery Rock, Volant, Akron, Pulaski, and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Earl
Neshannock Township
John G. Lamoree
Lamoree
Leroy K. Donaldson
William McElwee, Jr
William John Probst
Leasure Avenue
New Castle
Wilda Jane Merriman
Butler Avenue
Norman Jones
13Th Street
Butler
Edna Tritt
Ellwood City
Frederick Llewellyn
Mercer
Elinor Georgetta Coryea
R. D
Volant
Charles Franklin Lackey
Slippery Rock
Ruth Dally
Malcolm Lloyd Barrett
Raymond Avenue
Akron
Evelyn Joyce Evans
King Drive
Howard E. Hicks
Butt Street
Sarah E. Greer
County Line Street
Richard A. Warren
Pulaski
Marjorie J. Anderson
Neshannock
Keith Brooks
Winebiddle Avenue
Pittsburgh
Shirley Jeanne Parks
Garfield Avenue
William Howard Stewart
Highland Avenue
Marianne Marie McPhillips
Blunston Avenue
No Intention Of Dropping Case Of Judith Coplon
Justice Department officials have no plan to drop the prosecution of ex government girl Judith Coplon on spy charges. A crucial ruling before Judge Labert L Reeves will decide if FBI spy files must be produced in court. Defense attorney Arch ibald Palmer challenged the motion opposed by prosecutors John M Kelly and Raymond Whearty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Justice Department
Judith Coplon
Labert L. Reeves
Reeves
FBI
Miss Coplon
Russia
Archibald Palmer
John M. Kelley
Raymond Whearty
Ellwood Man to Graduate From Pitt School of Medicine
Robert G. Lutton of 408 Jefferson avenue Ellwood City joins this year's University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine graduating class. A Lincoln high school Ellwood City alumnus class of 1943 he is the son of Mr and Mrs Percy R Sutton former New Castle residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Lutton
Jefferson Avenue
Ellwood City
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Mr. Lutton
Lincoln High School
Percy R. Sutton
New Castle
Child Suffered Burns After Kitchen Water Scalding Incident
Carol Anne Walters three daughter of Albert Walters Mor avia street extension fell into a pan of hot water at home Monday at 2 15 pm. She sustained first and second degree burns to the lower back and both arms. She was taken to the hospital where she is confined and receiving treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Anne Walters
Albert Walters
Moravia Street
Last Civil War Veteran in Ohio Dies at 103
Alliance Ohio June 7. The states only surviving Civil War veteran John Grate died at his home in Atwater. He would have been 104 in August. He served as national commander and held state and Alliance post commander roles. Funeral services were arranged in Alliance today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
INS
Ohio
John Grate
Atwater
State
Deadline extended for WAC Officer Candidate School
The U S Army announces an extended deadline of June 27 for applications to attend WAC officer candidate school starting in October at Camp Lee Virginia The previous deadline was May 15 Women graduates who complete OCS may enter a competitive tour for permanent commissions matching male officers Class No 8 begins October 17 1949 More information available at recruiting stations in Pittsburgh and nearby offices. Alfred Giancotti 23 sustains toe lacerations at Giancotti service station from a circular saw at Jameson Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
Harry O. Falls
Camp Lee
U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Frew
Alfred Giancotti
Croton Avenue
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Community Activities and Upcoming Events in Leesburg Area
Several church and civic gatherings are announced for Leesburg and surrounding areas. Cub Scouts and Dorcas society meet at the church Wednesday evening, with Home Builders and Young People's Council sessions Thursday. Mercer county church school convention is set for Sharon Thursday at 7 30. Youth for Christ events occur Saturdays at 8. A June 30 wedding for Miss Norma May Crawford and Edward McBride is slated in Grove City First Presbyterian, announced at a Crawford family party. The Silver Tea society held an all day church work event with a noon tureen dinner and a July 7 meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Elizabeth Drake
Vera Drake
Young People’s Council of District 14
Mercer County
First Presbyterian Church
Sharon
Youth For Christ
Norma May Crawford
Leesburg
Edward McBride
Grove City
R. P. Crawford
R. D
Mercer
Crawford
Merle McBride
Miss Crawford
Jameson Memorial Hospital
New Castle
Franklin
The
Silver Tea Society
Kkitchen
Ann Crawford
Caroline Davis
Clyde Donley
Florence Crawford
Minnie Hayne
Leesburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Community updates list visits among locals including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mattocks in Mercer, Arthur Black in Clintonville, Maude Riddle from Slippery Rock, and several trips to Pittsburgh Harrisburg Allentown and Warren. Douglas Mechling, 13, has perfect attendance and straight A minus average over eight years and plans Grove City High School next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Raymond Mattocks
Mercer
William Tharpe
Arthur Black
Clintonville
Hill
Maude Riddle
Slippery Rock
Florence Crawford
Charles Sankey
Indianapolis
Ind
TWA
Lew Snary
William Royle
Grove City
Orville Rudolph
Paul Jamieson
Harrisburg
Allentown
Glenn Hedrick
New Castle
Andy Brophy
Jane Herron
Douglas
Grove City High School
Adam Kauffman
Rescves
Warren
Ohio
Wallace Mercer
West Middlesex
W. A. Thompson
B. C. Oakes
Near Mercer
W. S. Blake
Millburn
Carmen Hawthorne
Glenn Offutt
Floyd Offutt
Larry Beagle
Anne Bowers
Thieves Steal 14-Ton Crane From Contractor
Chester Pennsylvania June 7. Thief stole a 14 ton mobile crane owned by contractor Thur man Short. The yellow crane with a 40 foot boom disappeared from northern Delaware and was last seen heading toward Chester. Short remarked it cannot be far from home as it can travel about 150 miles a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Thurman Short
Short
Delaware
Falls 17 Feet Receives Cut
Two year old Frankie Didonna survived a 17 foot drop from a second floor window in Pittsburgh. He fell onto outdoor cellar steps after a screen gave way and was treated for a head cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Frankie Didonna
Groundhog bite sends 12 year old to hospital
Marvin Comstock of Wampum, aged 12, was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital Monday morning for lacerations on the palm and back of the right hand after a groundhog bite. Moisture content of bread averages 36 percent of its weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Comstock
Wampum
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Marine Corporal Home On Leave From Mediterranean Duty
Cpl. George Jacobs, son of Mr and Mrs Amon Jacobs of 523 KE Long avenue, is on an 18 day leave at home. He enlisted in 1947 and recently completed a Mediterranean tour and will report back to Camp Lejeune NC for further assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
George Jacobs
Amon Jacobs
Long Avenue
Cpl. Jacobs
Marine Corps
Mediterranean
Camp Lejeune
N. C
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Court House
Charles D. Ross
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Ellwood Man
Pitt School of Medicine
Carol A. Walters
New Castle News
Westminster College
Adele Johnston Hinman
Teaneck
New Jersey
Will W. Orr
Wac School
Pennsylvania Power Company
International News Service
Pennsylvania Station
New York City
Moto-Boy
Groundhog
Farmers Supply CO
E. Washington St
BY Patterson-Sargent
H. R. Huston CO
E. Long
Sunoco
Detroit
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NCC
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