Eastern Star Names Ada Richards Grand Patron at 39th Convention
Delegates of the Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star named Ada M. Richards of Lansford grand worthy patron for 1934 and chose Harrisburg as the site for next year’s convention. Officers elected included Earle Pedigo Florence Plummer Forest McIntire Margaret Alexander Mabel Miller Anna Paul Louise Lindeman. Installation closed the session with a few follow up meetings scheduled.
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International News Service
Conneaut Lake
Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star
Ada M. Richards
Lansford
Harrisburg
Earle S. Pedigo
Lewisburg
Florence A. Plummer
Fairview Village
Forest L. McIntire
Pittsburgh
Margaret Alexander
Philadelphia
Mabel E. Miller
West Pittson
Anna W. Paul
Louise C. Lindeman
Another Special Congress Session Set For September
Reports circulated on Capitol Hill that a new special session may convene in September. Key issues likely to be addressed include a foreign debt settlement, the St. Lawrence waterway treaty with Canada, and American adherence to the world court. The debt issue would involve both houses, while the treaty and world court matters rest with the Senate.
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International News Service
Washington
Capital Hill
Congress
St. Lawrence Waterway
U. S
Canada
World Court
St. Lawrence
Senate
Left Turn Collision on East Washington Street
Mrs Ella Cromwell of 510 Whippa Street headed east on East Washington Street and turned left into Maryland Avenue when J H Sheppard of 228 Mill Street attempted to pass on the wrong side. Both cars sustained damage to the sides and other damage occurred to both vehicles.
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Ella Cromwell
Whippa Street
Suiting for travel noted as essential by Lu cien Lelong
Lu cien Lelong lists a tailored woolen three piece suit as a practical necessity for variation wear when traveling by train plane boat or auto.
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Lucien Lelong
Inside the Law: A Glance at Prestige Housing
A short note highlights where notable figures prefer to reside, signaling status and access while exploring how law and privilege shape residence choices.
Descendants of Moravia Settlers Hold Second Reunion
A Moravia Moravia Presbyterian church reunion brought together 150 grandchildren and great grandchildren of early settlers from West Pittsburg and nearby farms. Officers were reelected, a program of speaking and singing followed dinner, and plans for the next gathering on June 15, 1934 at the same venue were set.
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Mahoning River
Moravia
Moravia Presbyterian Church
West Pittsburg
George McConnell
Wath Nanan Maggie Wettich
A. T. Eckles
Kate McGeth
George McBride
Norman Duff
Charles McKinley
Charles Dungan
Thomas Wilson
Hoysdale
Hiram McConnell
New Castle
Threatens Officer at Five Cent Lunch Arrested in Oakland
An officer encountered Jewel Smith of Oakland at a five cent lunch on West Long Avenue. Smith insulted the officer and threatened to use a sugar bowl on him. He was arrested and jailed, then fined $10 by Mayor Charles B. Mayne after paying the amount.
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West Long Avenue
Jewel Smith
Oakland
Smith
Charles B. Mayne
Pine Street Cherry Tree Theft Complaint Filed
Mrs. Speer of 110 Pine street reports boys climbing and breaking limbs from nearby cherry trees at 113 Walnut street and stealing cherries. Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the complaint.
Wampum Man On Trial For House Burning
Gust Palegorge of Wampum faced arson charges in a morning trial before Judge James A. Chambers. Prosecutors said an April 16 explosion sparked a fire. oil soaked rags were shown as evidence. Palegorge says he was away, visiting friends in Bellevue and Crafton, during the alleged period of the fire. His house carried $3,000 insured and $2,000 contents.
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Gust Palegorge
Wampum
James A. Chambers
Palegorge
Bellevue
Crafton
Palegorge House
City Police to Guard Park Areas in Shenango Township
Lawrence county court authorized city police to act as guards at the city golf course and Cascade Park. Shenango township areas receive police protection without extra pay as the council adopts a Parks Department plan submitted by Genkinger and directs the police chief to arrange the service following a petition from Solicitor Robert White.
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Lawrence County Court
Genkinger
Cascade Park
Golf Course
Shenango Township
Robert White
Senate dare to question a major banker tests courage
Commentator assesses the Senate’s resolve as it considers challenging a powerful banker, arguing that bold scrutiny demonstrates democratic backbone. The piece frames the moment as a test of courage for lawmakers willing to probe influential financial interests.
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Senate
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