Dark Horse May Get Nomination
Washington reports that 1940 GOP race remains wide open with Taft Dewey and Vandenberg leading. Deadlock favored by some as a path to a dark horse who will capture the nomination, with Hoover Bricker and others eyed as possible catalysts in Philadelphia. G.O.P. leaders weigh ballots and potential runaway or brokered convention dynamics.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Congress
Capitol Hill
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Michigan
Arthur .H.vandenberg
Capitol
Taft
Dewey
Vandenberg
Frank O. Lowden
Leonard Wood
Hiram W. Johnson
Dark Horse
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Mass
House G Oo. P
Martin
House
Alf M. Gandon
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Cleveland
Landon
Turnpike extension eyed for Harrisburg to Pittsburgh run
Harrisburg reports the federal Works Progress Administration is likely to grant the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission more time to finish the 160 mile Harrisburg to Pittsburgh superhighway. Paving delays due to bad weather push the June 29 substantial completion target, though dedication remains set for July 4 with President Roosevelt as guest of honor.
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Harrisburg
Public Works Administration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Real Estate Transfers and Local Courthouse Notes
La Verne Edwards transfers to Giovanni Cinque in Hillsville for $1. Frank G. Smith to Joseph Mathes Jr. in Ellwood City for $1. County transfers include John 3. Dobi from Lawrence County Commissioners in Ellport for $35 and William Shoaff to W. E. Tucker in Scott township for $1. Other transfers list Carmen Benigasa to Elizabeth Ci pro in 8th ward for $1 and William D. Jones to Daniel B. Woolcock in 2nd ward for $1. William Pressel to Arthur Regdon in Perry township for $1 and James M. Yates and others to James M. Yates in 7th ward for $1. Names also note grandchildren Beatrice Forster, Edward Johnson, and Ennis John son among local citizens.
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James M. Yates
7Th
New Cast Reports Cavalry Troop Maneuvers Near Ellwood City
Captain George F. Mitchell notes Cavalry Troop K moved from Cunningham Armory at 2:00 on Saturday. Despite heat and heavy rain, the unit, led by Major Andrus, completed a demanding march to the William Goehring farm bivouac below Ellwood City, with detailed tactical drills emphasizing mechanization. The return to the Armory occurred at 1:00.
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George F. Mitchell
Cunningham Armory
Cascade Park
William Goehring
Ellwood City
Andrus
Fabian
Dr Hoffmaster Leaves for Oklahoma Post
Dr. Donald E. Hoffmaster, son of Prof and Mrs W A Hoffmaster of Edenburg, departs for Stillwater Oklahoma to join the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College research and instructional staff. He earned degrees from Slippery Rock Kent Cornell and WVU, after teaching at Union Township High and completing a PhD in plant pathology.
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Donald E. Hofffmaster
W. A. Hoffmaster
Edenburg
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Hoffmaster
New Castle High School
Slippery Rock State Teachers College
Kent University
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Union Township High
Armstrong School Plans First Reunion At Grove City Park
Plans for the Armstrong school reunion between Grove City and Slippery Rock are set for June 32 at Memorial Park in Grove City. The all day event features a noon and an evening full course dinner. An informal program will be held with many expected in attendance. Committee members include Charles Gill Slippery Rock Mrs John Ramsey Della A Humphrey Ramsey and Edith Reed Burdick all of Grove City.
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Della A. Humphrey Ramsey
Edith Reed Burdick
Grove City
Huy
New Castle
Mt. Jackson Notes Community Chorus Party
The North Beaver Community Chorus held a Friday evening party at Mt. Jackson U P church with 40 members present. Officers led games and contests while director Lou Gwin guided songs. Howard Gilmore gave a vocal solo, Mrs Roberta Stearns offered a reading, and Charles Dice performed a humorous song. Dur
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North Beaver
Mt. Jackson U. P
Lou Gwin
Howard Gilmore
Roberta Stearns
Charles Dice
Kruschen Health Tonic Promises Gentle Daily Bowels
New York readers learn that a daily dose of Kruschen laxative aims to prevent constipation by keeping waste matter moist and easy to expel. Scientists cite 16 studies and hospital reports claim long-term use is safe with no nausea or violent effects. The popular remedy markets a bubbling new flavor and claims over 245 million jars sold worldwide.
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York
Nature
Ruachen
Kruachen
Krugschen
Summer Literary Program Planned After Business Meeting
Plans for an old fashioned literary program were made during the business meeting this summer. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs Clarence McFate Frances Fullerton Mrs Clifford Fer ree Mrs Bert Goughler Betty Dice and Bob Henderson. RECORD SIZE SALMON The largest salmon ever caught in southeastern Alaska weighed 120 pounds. The fish was 53 1 2 inches long and 36 1 2 inches around. It was caught in a net. The previous record salmon weighed 116 pounds. -BUY IN NEW CASTLE- Don't fret if people impose on you. They don't even try to impose on people they don't like.
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Clarence McFate
Frances Fullerton
Clifford Ferree
Bert Goughler
Betty Dice
Bob Henderson
New Castle
Alaska
Home From Army Private Regna Visits Mother on Leave
Private Joseph Regna of the United States Army stationed at Fort Monroe Virginia is home on a three day leave visiting his mother Mrs Marie Regna of South Jefferson Street. He enlisted at Christmas and will be sent to a station in South Carolina upon return. Lieutenant Charles Reese earns expert marksman status and is the youngest first lieutenant in the regular army with service in China Guam Hawaiian Islands Panama and Siberia. A color moving picture of a meteor by Rev A W Bamfield of Toronto Canada will be distributed worldwide by the David Dunlap Observatory for scientists and amateurs alike.
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Joseph Regna
United States Army
Fort Monroe
Marie Regna
South Jefferson Street
Regna
South Carolina
Reese
Chestnut Street
China
Guam
Hawaiian Island
Panama
Siberia
New Castle
Rev
A. W. Bamfield
Toronto
Canada
David Dunlap
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Paul D. Weller
Court House Hill
Beatrice Forster
Edward Johnson
Ennis Johnson
Andrew B. Dodds
Quebec
Register and Recorder
Orville Potter
Warren Ellsworth Sheaff
Shenango Township
Emma Jane, Shoaff
Willie
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Alexander Bohlander
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Hattie Pollock
Harvey
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