Bodenhamer Remembered by Legionnaires in New Castle
Members of Perry S. Gaston Post and local veterans recall the death of Os Bodenhamer, former National Commander of the American Legion in 1930. He died from burns after an explosion on an oil lease near Shreveport yesterday. Bodenhamer had spoken in New Castle on March 4, 1930, at the annual National Commander's gathering.
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Perry S. Gaston Post
American Legion
New Castle
Oo. Lodenhamer
Shreveport
Bodenhamer
Annuat National
Death of prominent Legion leader dies after banquet
The Perry 8 Gaston Post reports the death of a longtime American Legion commander who was a Shreveport business and civic figure. He collapsed after a banquet before about 1,500 Legionnaires and guests, despite emergency treatment. He had been defeated in last year’s Democratic primary by Mrs Hatty W. Caraway and was elected commander at the Louisville convention in 1929. His death is mourned across the Legion community.
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Bottenhamer
el Dorado
Ark
Civic i
Hattie W. Caraway
United States
American Legion
Louisville
Gaston’ Post
Two Truck Drivers Die in Fire After Brake Failure
International wires report two drivers, Andrew Becker aged 95 and Francis Atkin aged 60, killed when brakes burned out on Laurel Park Mountain hill. Their truck loaded with fireworks plunged over the highway and burst into flames. The tires were not ignited.
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Servinsy Green
Ligonier Mountains
Andrew
Becker
Francis Atkin
Dow Laurel
East Brook Grange Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday
The regular East Brook Grange meeting is moved from Thursday to Wednesday June 21. The session starts at 8:00 p.m. East Brook Grange Hall will host the business session in standard time.
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East Brook Grange
Convention 10 Brings Throngs And Fireworks Show
A large crowd gathered for Convention 10 with fireworks and music by George Thomas and Rhythm Boys. The program featured diverse groups including Chesterigh, Calvin Cox, Fred Robinson, and Eugene Robinson performing selections.
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George. Thomas
Rhythm Boys
Chesterigh
Georie’ Thomas
Calvin Cox
Fred
Eugene Robinson
Edanfiland
Anitiee
Army man visits local unit amid slow camp progress
An army visitor praised the company for its splendid teamwork and efforts to supply scarce timber and sand. Officials expect construction to proceed, with other corps to be supplied soon, though delays persist in the district.
Camp life notes and troop morale gains amid Fourth of July plans
Readers learn of camp improvements and unit spirit after Major Wyand's visit as Commander Haskell Allison praises the men. Sergeant Gavaghan leads a budding baseball team, with youths like Ostrosky and Leopard Book traveling to and from Trout Run. Names such as Edward Calvert Ab Russo and Dick McKee appear among campers enjoying camp life and plans to visit home for the Fourth.
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Wyand
Haskell Allison
Cami
Gavaghan
Hopts
Bud
Ostrosky
Art Sillimani
A.tot
Youngstown
Mercer tax payments improve after mill town recovery
The county treasurer reports delinquent taxes have dropped recently as employment returns to the valley mills. Delinquent taxes totaling about 500000, spanning several years, were noted in the report, reflecting improved payment performance.
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Ps Jume
Counsty
George Ww. Lawrence
Lawrence
Bonded Debts Spike Across Pennsylvania 1923–1930
Special to The Waws reports Pennsylvania local government indebtedness rose over 25 percent in seven years, reaching more than 100 dollars per resident. Totals rose from 531.6 million in 1923 to 3.037 billion in 1930, with townships doubling or tripling.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania
National Economy League
Ers
League
County prepares to pay off 87000 road bonds on July 1
County commissioners plan to settle 87000 in road and bridge bonds on July 1, with total payments near 111000 including interest. They expect sufficient funds but warn the treasury will be drained. Tax collections for 1993 have been slow, leaving several bills unpaid until further receipts.
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Tooay
St. Louis
Greensburg
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Estece
Genp
Seri Moray
Organiz
Knights
St. Vitus
Acatn
Ectrolux
Electrolux
Turers Company
Castle, Pa
Nane
Mercer
Ara Tee
Feeston Co
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