Plan to Attack Black Markets in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg June 22 An emergency campaign to eliminate wartime black markets is planned by the State Defense Council. A consumer interests committee will coordinate with county councils and the Office of Price Administration to start the drive once OPA approval is secured. The 1943 act and federal cooperation aim to curb illegal gasoline meat and other trades with fines up to 50 dollars and 20 days in jail. Governor Martha names a sub committee to work with neighboring states on price violations and enforcement measures.
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Harrisburg
Gotugeil Poor
Office of Price Admininistration
Ralph ©. Hutchison
State Council
OPA
Vegas
Pennsylvania
Mederal
the Council
Edward Marthy
Council
Gasoline supplies raised in Pittsburgh after shortages
The Petroleum Administration for War raised primary supplies to 80 percent of quotas for the 10 day period ending June 30, easing the Pittsburgh district gasoline shortage temporarily. Second period quotas had been at 50 percent, with increases possible via exceptions to barge movement prohibitions into Pittsburgh terminals. Retailers’ needs are addressed after essential requirements.
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Pittsburgh
The
Petroleum Administration For
Paw
Fathers Day dinner at St Margaret's hall North Liberty
Members of the Sons and Daughters of St Margaret's society held a Father's Day program and dinner at St Margaret's hall. Bartolomeo Lombardo spoke on the club's welfare while Mrs Anna Domenick and Jerry Pia offered remarks. Fathers received a gift and rose. Nick Cangey was toastmaster. July 1 meeting noted.
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Sons and Daughters of
St. Margaret's Society
St. Margaret’s Hall
North Liberty Street
Bartolomeo Lombardo
Anna Domenick
St. Margaret’s Society
Jerry Pia
Nick Cangey
James Zarila
Choir Social Highlights Monday Evening at Mahoning Methodist
Activities at Mahoning Methodist church feature a choir party after rehearsal with Mrs. L. C. Godwin hosting and Mrs. M. R. Olmstead presiding. Entertainment by Mrs. C. Mauck includes games and a lunch. Other notes include radar studies at Columbia and local civic and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Methodist Church
L. c. Godwin
M. R. Olmstead
C. Mauck
Mauck
Pittsburgh Trolley Crash Injures Twenty One
A collision between two trolleys on Pittsburgh's Homestead East Liberty line at a busy Squirrel Hill intersection left twenty one people injured. Twelve women were among the injured. Norma O Malley, 20, remained hospitalized with shock and a possible arm fracture.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Norma, O'Malley
Presbyterian Hospital
J. Raymond Metzger
William Chuba
Canonsburg
Chuba
Pittsburgh Railways Company
Homestead-East Liberty
Hospital Notes Tonsil Operations Span Multiple Streets
Admitted patients include Madeline and Eugene Moses at 1505 Hamilton and several others such as Pai Vallely 208 Bluff and Peter Pero 506 Galbreath with tonsil operations. Discharged patients include Janice MccClelland and Catherine Augustine, while several entries note addresses across Wampum New Wilmington Canton and Hillsville among admitted and discharged lists.
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Madeline and
Eugene Moses
Hamilton Street
Pai Vallely
Bluff Street
Peter Perio
Galbreath Avenue
Repis Planagan
Washington Streets
Julia Dudek
Ralph Avenue
Philomena Melfi
Wampum
Raymond Ovik
Moravia Street
Rose Apostolico
South Street
Joseph Tuchlanek
Good Street
South
New
Cassie Boro
Anthony Conti
Kerr Street
Catherine Augustine
Hillsville
Josephine Plonka
Terrace Avenue
Mank Hracao
Charter Street
Dale Welsbaker
North Cedar Street
Evelyn Davis
Tuss Street
Canton
Helen Zima
Arlington Avenue
Helen Dunkle
R. FP
Katherine Street
Lauren Orns
Harrison Street
Nick Perrott
Janice Harmon
Huon Valley
Rita Ann Zieve
Margaret
Minteer
New Wilmington
Janet Armstrong
Janice MccClelland
East Falls Street
Alice Brunswick
West Garfield Avenue
Margaret Mansell
John Rentz
R.P.D
Harbor Road
Truckers to Attend Annual Convention War Conference
Lawrence county Pennsyl vania Motor Truck Association members will travel to Harrisburg for the annual War Conference convention Friday and Saturday. About 20 members from the local association will attend after a Monday night dinner at The Castleton. A convoy and evacuation school held three times weekly in the Pennsylvania Power building was discussed with plans for a demonstration traction on Sunday afternoon June 27. Gay Fibre of Timken company shared reels on proper truck equipment maintenance. The delegation departs Thursday afternoon led by President J Fred Clarke.
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Lawrence County
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Harrisburg
Castleton
Pennsylvania Power
Jefferson Street
Tracut
Ion
Gay Fibre
Timken Company
J. Fred Clarke
Plans to clean Hillsville Methodist cemetery
Members and friends of Hillsville Methodist church are invited to meet at the church Thursday July 1 at 8 o clock to organize a cleanup of the cemetery. The Berean Bible class sponsors the effort per secretary Mrs Ben Latshaw and president Mrs J S Hertford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Hillsville
Berean Bible Class
Ben Latshaw
J. S. Hertford
Local Legionnaires Meet in Ellwood City Dinner
Perry 8 Gaston Post members attended a Legion gathering in Ellwood City Monday evening hosted by J. Wilbur Randolph Post. Department Commander Dan C. Hartbauer of Pittsburgh spoke on Americanism after a turkey dinner served by Ellwood City Ladies Auxiliary. Local members praised the arrangements.
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Perry 8
Gaston Post
American Legion
Ellwood City
J. Wilburr Randolph Post
Dan C. Hartbauer
Pittsburgh
Hartbauer
Colonel Couper Named Training Chief at Shenango Depot
Special to The News reports Colonel George M. Couper is named commanding officer of the training section at Shenango Depot in Greenville. Since entering the army on August 15, 1917, he has served at numerous posts nationwide. His 26 years of service qualify him for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
George M. Couper
Shenango Depot
Army
Couper
YWCA Camp Pool Painted Monday
Volunteers from the YWCA Camp East Brook painted the pool on Monday ahead of the July 6 camp opening. A second coat will be applied later. listed painters include Mrs James Rueh chair, Mrs William Caldwell vice chair, Mrs James Hurst and others. Porpoises have approximately 256 teeth.
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Y. We. Co. A. Emp
Camp
East Brook
James Rueh
Chaman
William Caldwell
James Hurst
Glenn Berry
Betty Feh
Charles Duff
Thomas Outhwaite
Caroby’n Stade
The
Yy. Wlca
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John Page
Merosa
Jefferson BF
DeRosa
People’s
Gustav’s
Pure Food Bakery
Board of Trade
Patricia Peardon
Cansernational News Service
Seventh Ward
Society
OCD
Post
East Cherry Street
Raymond G. Slim" Clarke
Hershler Hall
Ood
Madison Avenue Christian Church
Samuel Davy
Columbia University
New York
U. S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Lehigh University
E. Davy
North
Cedar Street
Sue Park
William Thompson
Air Force
Charleston Army Air Base
South Carolina
B. W. Thompson
West
Madison Avenue
New Castle Hospital
Sandra Jean Pallerino
Donald Verne
Fort Story
Virginia
Clyde Conley
Cleland Mill Road
North Beaver Township
Joe DeCarlo
Concetta de Carlo
Mahoningtown
Andrew Zidow
Wilder Avenue
Warren A. Bugber
Newell Avenue
Billy
William Adcock
L. H. Bugbee
Nashville, Tenn
Green Heads
Newa
Slippery Rock
Co, C. Green
New Castle
Slippery Rock State Teachers College
New Castle Drug Co
North Mile
East Washington
AVION
A&m
Keyko
Oleo
Miller’s
Washington St
Cascade Elberta Freestone
Molly McGee
America
War Manpower Commission
Axis
Tion
Hotel Help
Partment Store
Reefler Personne
Health and Dental
Tary and High School
U. S
Ahle
Johnson
CARNU
C. Johnson & Son
C. Johnson & Sos, Inc
Racine
John
Jameson Memorial Hospital
P.M.T.A
Hillsville Cemetery
Legionnaires
Ellwood
Brenneman
E. Washington
Butler
Fhons
Lux
Rinso
Yeu Pkg
Super Suds
Klek
YWCA
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