Santa Claus teaches Scouts in Shenango Township
Abner W. Dechant 68 known as Little Abner to plaza crowds and his Boy Scout Troop 46 in Shenango Township, mentors youths at the Lawrence Village Plaza and Shenango High School, recalls railroad work, and praises Eagle Scout sons and grandchild Scott Smith as he balances church teaching and 42 years in scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bodnar
Santa Claus
North Pole
St. Nick
Abner W. Dechant
Lawrence Village
Santa
Dechant
Little Abner
Boy Scouts
Troop 46
Shenango Township
Abner
Mr. Dechant
Deechant
Boyd School Road
Shenango High School
George Milnes
New York
Chicago
Mt. Carmel
California
Hawaii
Schofield Barracks
Deehant
Norman Rockwell
Land of Liberty
Africa
France
South Pacific
National Rifle Association
Grace Bible Church
Church Daily Vacation Bible School
Craton-on-the- Hudson
N.Y
Quimister
Lou McMurray
Tampa
Fla
Melva
Carl Geislinger
Eugene
Ore
Marl
Houston
Pete
Reading Railroad
Quakertown
Union Area Science Club Aids Environment Effort
Union Township students under Mrs. Carolyn Binkley form the Union Area Science Club. They obtained nine barrels from North American Rockwell, cleaned and placed them in locations, and plan a glass recycling project with residents. Twenty two members finished the school year and local businessmen helped cover costs, with summer meetings planned to sustain momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Area Science Club
Carolyn Binkley
Ieft
Ivan Kietar
Tou Rossano
Dave Wysocki
Philip Carlo
Rockwell Standard Division
North American Rockwell
Hobart St
Girl Scouts Train for Canadian canoe Trip
Diane Page and other Canoe Trails members prepare for an August canoe expedition in the Canadian wilderness. The group, led by George Wildman, undergoes training from January to May including carrying canoes, camping skills, and safety rules. Candidates must be at least 16, able to swim 100 yards, and are supervised by Voyageurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Page
Canoe Trails
Diane
Neshannuck High School
George Wildman
Vanport
Brady's Row Park
Beaver County
Allegheniey National Forest
Tionesta
Voyageurs
Dayton receives 63235 grant for hypertension research
Dr. David A. Dayton, son of Lewis C. Dayton, gets a 63235 grant from Moedist Pharmaceutical Co. for a two year study at Geisinger Medical Center Danville on drug therapy effects on blood pressure and kidney function. The work expands from lab to patient oriented research in essential hypertension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Dayton
Lewis C. Dayton
Buena Vista Way
Neshannock Township
Moedist Pharmaceutical Co
Somerville
N.J
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
Dayton
Department of Internal Medicine
Hoechst
New Castle High School
Bucknell University
University of Maryland Medical School
Wildflowers bloom from suburbs to city canyons
Suburban page notes June wildflowers like dandelions chicory and evening primrose survive in asphalt jungles and roadside ditches. It surveys species from dandelion to puccoon, musing on why wildflowers persist amid urban life and human progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cassels
United Press International
American Heritage Dictionary
Jack
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Castle
Boy Scout
Students In Action Group
Larry Nader
Scott Johnston
Kim Patterson
Sam DiBiase
Debbie Whiteford
Nancy Frazier
Mary Jo Dudek
Ron Cooper
John Norris
Jim Patterson
Science Club
Union Township
David A
Geisinger
Mayo Clinic
Danville RD 5
Barbara Whittington
Baltimore
Lawrence County
NEW Castle News
Neshannock, Shenango, Union Townships
Paul McSherry
Sharon Fire Department
Lawrence County Fire School
Pennsylvania Ave
Ag Ailday
Jobe Reiter
Sharon Department
Gary Rhodes
Fredonia Fire Department
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