Recruiting Ends For Guard Units Amid Draft Halt
The Se lective Service act halted enlistment of draft age youths after President Truman signed the measure. Lt Col. George F. Mitchell says local 229th Field Artillery unit likely met quota. Guardsmen to be ages 18 to 19 before induction, with 21 months service for draftees. Guards would have kept one drill weekly.
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National Guard
Truman
George F. Mitchell
229Th Field
Artory
Aidse
Thore
Fountain faucets stolen from Spur and East Street fountains
Qwen Fox the parks caretaker sighed at thefts of drinking fountain faucets near Spur station on East Washington street and from the East Street fountain. Fox urged blaming the thief, not the parks department, for water loss and replacement costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qwen Fox
Spur Station
East Washington Street
East Street
Parks Department
Fox
Birth Announcements From Local Hospitals
Jameson Memorial Hospital reports a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Weinmartner on June 25. Ellwood City couple Mr. and Mrs. Me Caister welcome a son on June 24 at New Cantle. Nunzia Guido and Guido Nunzia welcome a daughter on June 24 at New Cantle Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ayhal announce a son born June 24. Floyd Lewin and Mrs Lewin of Center Street announce a son born June 25.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital
Melvin Weinmartner
B.D
William
Caister
California Avenue
Ellwod City
New Cantle Hospital
Nunzia Guido
North Waberly Street
Paul Ayhal
R, D
Floyd Lewin
Center Street
Vacationers and House Guests Highlight Local Notices
Personal notices list Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sobczak of 42 Cascade Street on vacation in Canada and Detroit. City Director and Mrs. Joseph Alexander and daughter, of 212 West Garfield Avenue, return from Tampa. James J. Mcellvaine of New York City visits William Shewman and parents Dr. and Mrs. Alan W. Shewman of 111 Englewood Avenue. A Baltimore & Ohio Railroad mechanical marvel lifts five ton coal cars to ships at one per minute using minimal current. A Spokane man taxes a shoplifter by force, then later receives a day sentence from Police Judge Raymond Kelly.
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Joseph Sobczak
Cascade Street
Canada
Detroit
Mich
Joseph Alexander
Garfield Avenue
Tampa
Fla
James’ J. Mcellvaine
New York City
William Shewman
Alan W. Shewman
Englewood Avenue
New Castle
Lorain, O
Balimore & Obo
Spokane
Wash
Raymond Kelly
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Foundation Garments
North Mercer St
Walmo
Nancy Dang Earl
Gerald Earl
New Wilmington
State
Pollesse
Jerry D. Crowl
Wildwood Avenue
City Mercantile
Coltector
James Mayberry
Ely Council
South Side Prayer Band
Mary Tinner
Croton Avenue
Badlock Hla
Mexico
Mitchell
Fairlawn
Pete
Dent
Leama Meade
General Finance Company
Mill St
SEARS
Crete
Sears Plumbing and Heating Department
Antesia
Sears, Roebuck
Aetterson
Sparton
Washington ST
Seltzer & Young
South Mill Street
Pittsburgh
Penne Anes Tren
Davis Shoe Ca
Nomad
Edna
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