Christmas Tree From Police Chief’s Yard Stands On Square
In Houston Street, a 33 foot Christmas tree was felled from Chief Jacob C. Pile’s yard and mounted on a pedestal on the town square as firemen highlighted the hunt for the season. Other notes include deer sightings by local hunters and a window glass mishap at DC Penney’s as deer season peaks.
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Jacob C. Pile
Houston Street
Barnhart
Berlin
Richard Keith Gordon
DC. Penney Co
Penney’s
Fred Crawford
Downey
T. R. Casebeer
East Main Street
MacDonaldton
Ralph W. Younkin
Somerset R. D
Bakersville
Mary E. Klotz
Pittsburgh
Portland
Ore
Ireland’s
L. L. Klotz
North Rosina Avenue
Guy Ayers
Jolinda
Philadelphia
Rodgers quits Rhems Coal Co Pittsburgh leader resigns
William Rodgers vice president of the Rhems Coal Co Greensburg and the McCrady Rodgers Co contractors today announced his resignation from the Pittsburgh concern. He also presides over the Moore Plesher Hauling Co and says he will devote more time to coal and trucking interests. Worn sheets can be used to make pillow cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
William Rodgers
Rhems Coal Co
Greensburg
McCrady-Rodgers Co
Rodgers
Moore-Plesher Hauling Co
Army halves January draft as budget limits force size
Washington reports the army slashed its January draft call from 20,000 to 10,000 and warns the next year’s defense budget may not support the 900,000-man goal. Total defense outlays reach 23.0 billion. army strength could be limited to about 677,000, with two new divisions postponed. Navy and Air Force demand self-sustaining manpower, while volunteer enlistment remains below projections.
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Washington
Army
Congress
Lhe
Truman
Unis
Navy
Air Force
Defense Forrestal
Miss Truman May Sing in Milan Opera
Milan reports from abroad indicate Margaret Truman has been invited to perform at La Scala. Dr Antonio Ghiringhelli, La Scala superintendent, would not confirm but noted he knows she is an artist and supports arts and friendly international relations.
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Milan
Margaret Truman
la Scala
Antonio Ghiringhelli
Truman
$52,000 Spent By State AFL-CIO In Recent Election
In Harrisburg on November 30, the political arms of Pennsylvania's AFL and CIO reported spending about $52,000 in the November campaign. CIO actions totaled $43,842 in expenditures with $46,554 receipts, mainly from the national CIO PAC, while the AFL reported $8,761 in expenses against $8,353 receipts, much from the National Labor League. Major local donations included $1,750 to Allegheny County and $1,500 to York. Republican gains reduced the state delegation from 28 to 17, with Weldon B. Heyburn spending $3,915 in his auditor general race and W. J. Lane spending $1,899 in the treasurer race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
AFL
CIQO
State Elections Bureau
Pennsylvania Cio-Political Action Committee
National Cio Political Action Committee
CIO
Allegheny County
York
Pittsburgh Cio Committee
Earl C. Bohr
State
AFL League For Political Education
National Labor League
Washington
Weldon B. Heyburn
Concordville
Auditor General
Republican State Committee
W. J. Lane
Washington County
Flanders Says Reds Do Good Job In America
Senator Flanders claims Communist Russia is effectively pursuing its plan to ruin the United States economically. He urges limits on defense and foreign aid to avert disaster, warns Americans have overemphasized fighting Communism, and calls for a broader psychological struggle against Russia’s influence.
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Flanders
America
Washington
R- Vu
Russia
United States
U. S
State Canning Industry Shows Big Expansion
Harrisburg, Nov. 30. W. C. Hagar deputy secretary of agriculture says Pennsylvania’s canning industry has grown over 300 percent in 20 years and now ranks fourth in the nation for value of fruits and vegetables processed. He cites double and triple digit gains in lima beans peas and tomatoes and notes expansion across old and new counties. He credits sanitary improvements in plants and notes the US ships over 100 billion containers for retail packing annually.
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Harrisburg
W. C. Hagar
Hagar
Pennsylvania Canners Association
Pennsylvania
Canners
Lancaster
York
Adams
Franklin
Bucks
Erie
Chester
Lehigh
Centre
Snyder
Lebanon
Somerset
Northumberland
Mt Hope Sunday School Revival Ser vices at Kooser Fire Tower Rd
Mt Hope Sunday School on Rt 31 at Kooser Fire Tower Road will conduct revival services Thursday Friday and Saturday December 2 3 4 at 7 30 PM Sunday December 5 at 2 30 PM Speaker F J Papiern ik of Melcroft Full Gospel Tabernacle.
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Mt. Hope
Kooser Fire Tower Road
F. J. Papiernik
Melcroft
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Bethlehem Lights Up as City Prepares for Yuletide
Bethlehem will light the sky with a giant electric star tomorrow evening marking the start of the Christmas season in the "Christmas City." The city decorated with 40 blocks of lights, 30,000 additional bulbs, and tall trees, blends Moravian traditions with modern spectacle as residents anticipate carols, a vigil, and distribution of food and toys. The mayor’s granddaughters will flip the switch in Zinzdendorf Square, honoring the Moravian legacy and nursing jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Enauber
Bethlehem
Nicholas Zinzendorf
Europe
America
Christ
Charles Trend
Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Robert Pfeifle
Zinzendorf Square
St. Luke's Hospital
Deer Hunts and Hospital News From Laurel Hill
Deer hunters John Legarski and Acosta bagged an eight point buck near Laurel Hill. T. C. Cowher of West Fairview street joined others visiting Center county. A hospital update notes Robert Qualters, former Clairton housing official, held for grand jury after manslaughter charges from a Route 51 crash killing two women and injuring another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Legarski
Bertha Cober
Near Confluence
Charles Rose
Robert Cober
Eugene Rose
Qualters
Grand Jury
Pittsburgh
Robert Qualters
Clairton
Qualter
Pitt Building Fund Grows After Major Gift
The University of Pittsburgh building fund rose to 4.8 million dollars following a 50 thousand dollar gift from the Pennsylvania railroad. The campaign target remains 12.7 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
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