Seventh Ward Hosts Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Exhibit
The Seventh Ward drew 150 to 200 daily visitors to the Baltimore and Ohio historical railroad exhibit near the Chambers spur, showcasing 32 pieces from 1829 to modern times and moving toward Chicago for the July 20 fair. The display featured the Directors Car, Tom Thumb, a luxurious air conditioned coach, and a modern streamlined locomotive, with trains passing by and engines saluting.
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Seventh Ward
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chambers Spur
B. and O
Chicago
Stormy Mahoningtown updates and local notices
A Tuesday afternoon storm toppled a large tree limb onto the porch of M. J. Scanlon at 16 West Cherry Street with minor damage. Various local notes follow: M. J. Scanlon's porch, Mahoningtown Midgets post 13 4 victory at Lafayette, tennis court limestone laid near Mahoningtown Presbyterian church, rural carrier on leave with substitute in charge, residents return from visits, a pond improvised by children near Liberty street, Mahoning school janitors cleaning walls, boiler-room brick damage from a lightning strike, and drive slow children move fast.
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Mahoningtown
M. J. Scanlon
West Cherry Street
Scanlon
W. J. Tackitt
North Cedar Street
Joseph West Jr
Montgomery Avenue
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Perry Taikitt
Barbara Ann
Warren
Ohio
W. R. Ronk
Washington Calling on Dewey and Congress
The piece notes Gov. Thomas E. Dewey’s stance on Congress returning after his nomination. It contrasts Dewey’s view with Truman and mocks old party leaders. It also hints at rising prices and economic pressures, implying a volatile political climate ahead.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Congress
Dewey
Washington
Truman
Philadelphia
Candidat
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Perelman’s Price
Washington ST
W. J. Taylor
Cy Calhoun
Mahoningtown Playground
Washington Calling
S. Mercer
A&m Super Market
Long Ave
SWIFT
King Cut Top
King Cut Bottom
Diamond Duette
E. Washington ST
Menken
N. Mill St
Phon
Republican Congress
First Federal
First Savings and Loan
Federal
LSO
New
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