Housing Start and Christmas Music Highlight Somerset News
L. S. Williams and contractor Lloyd Koontz rapid built a bungalow on West Fairview Street, moving in by December with a three month project. Williams sold a Tayman Avenue home to make room for Dr Homer W. Hay. Koontz employed up to 15 workers daily. Christmas carols from Penn Furniture and Talley Woods lit the town as church choirs prepared cantatas and song programs through December.
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L. S. Williams
Lloyd Koontz
West Fairview Street
Labor Day
Williams
Homer W. Hay
Fairview Street
Tayman Avenue
Hay
Kenneth Barron
Mr. Williams
Dr. Hay
Bender Implement
South Edgewood Avenue
Koontz
Lester Pyle
Union Street
Penn Furniture
Talley- Woods
Somerset
Yale
CIO Council Pushes Probes Of PUC And Milk Agencies
Harrisburg Dec 8 The CIO Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council calls for sweeping investigations into the PUC and milk control commissions amid a labor meeting agenda. The group also seeks higher unemployment workers compensation and teacher pay boosts and repeal of 1947 anti labor laws. Senator Holland explains value rulings drive high utility rates while Dent urges resisting Duff and pushing repeals.
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Harrisburg
Ciio-Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council
State
CIO
Pennsylvania
PUC
Milk Control Commission
Harry Boyer
Holland
Elmer J. Holland
Dallegheny
State Superior Court
General Assembly
Anthony J. Federoff
Pittsburgh
United Front
Dent
Duff
John H. Dent
Westmoreland
Senate
James H. Duff
Rhea and Rhubarb Noted In Brief Observations
A rhea, native to South America and a small flightless bird, is valued for its feathers though it lacks the fine plumes of the ostrich. Also noted, rhubarb is widely called pie plant across the United States.
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Sout
America
United States
Inadequate Railroad System Seen as National Hazard
Jacob Aronson of New York Central argues before the Interstate Commerce Commission that an inadequate railroad system threatens national safety and commerce. He supports an emergency eight percent freight rate hike to cover wage and cost increases but faces opposition from the Agriculture Department and major shippers.
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Washington
Jacob Aronson
New York Central Railroad
Aronson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Agriculture Department
Commission
Elected Officials Lead Multiple School Boards
Addison James O Watkins elected president of the Addison borough school board with B W Frazee succeeded. Hooversville J B Hoover named head of the Hooversville board with Jack Shaffer as vice president and Daisie Lehman secretary. Boonnville Milton B Mowry reelected president for 16th year. Charles Szewczyk vice president. Ruth Martin secretary. F E Hunter treasurer. New Baltimore Mark Restly reelected president with Thomas Smith as VP. Ligora Callihan replaced as treasurer. Florence Hankinson fifth member. Rockwood John R King reelected president with Harry Faidley as vice president. Kenneth M Pyle secretary. Jesse G Moore treasurer. John Knupp other member.
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James O. Watkins
Addison Borough School Board
B. W. Frazee
Frank C. Wright
Louise Ross
D. H. Hensel
Hooversville
J. B. Hoover
Milton B. Mowry
Charles Szewczyk
Ruth Martin
F. E. Hunter
Fred Moors
Casimir Szewczyk
New Baltimore
Mark Restly
Thomas Smith
Ligora Callihan
A. G. Hankinson
Florence Hankinson
John R. King
Rockwood
Harry Faidley
Rockwood R. D. 3
Kenneth M. Pyle
Jesse G. Moore
John Knupp
Harrisburg Names New Public Information Director
Bion C. Walker, editor of the Harrisburg Telegraph, was appointed director of public information for the state highways department, succeeding the late George S. Fisher. Walker, a Dauphin native, takes the post amid the department’s transition. The note recalls the northern sea cow, a giant relative of the dugong, found during Berings voyage and extinct by 1768.
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Harrisburg
Bion C. Walker
State Highways Department
George S. Fisher
Camp Hill
Walker
Dauphin
Berings
North Pacific
Resentment Rises Over GOP Caucus Choices for 1949
In Harrisburg on December 8, GOP members debate the handpicked slate for 1949 House leaders led by Speaker hopeful Herbert Sorg Major figures include Brunner and Smith with criticism from Rep. John McKinney who warns against bulldozing the caucus and executive overreach. The slate, favored by Gov. Duff and state chair Taylor, is seen as securing a January 4 reorganization. Others named include Norman Wood and Thomas Greer with Hamblshaw and Roan in secretary roles.
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Harrisburg
Herbert P. Sorg
Elk
Charles H. Brunner, Jr
R-Montgomery
Charles C. Smith
Rphila
House
John H. McKinney
Venango
McKinney
House Judiciary Committee
James H. Duff
GOP
M. Harvey Taylor
Franklin Lawmaker
Lorg
Sorg
Franklin H. Lichtenwalter
Lehigh County
Congress
Brunner
Smith
Philadelphia
Norman Wood
Lancaster
Thomas H. Greer
Butler
William Mhabbyshaw
William P. Roan
Plymouth
Probe of Greensburg housing irregularities under VA review
The Veterans Administration announced ongoing investigations into housing irregularities at Greensburg's Victory Terrace. An inspector found defects like cracked joists in several of the 26 units, with payments to builders paused pending completion. The housing expediter's office holds jurisdiction and will release results later. The FHA confirmed nine mortgages unaffected.
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Pittsburgh
Veterans Administration
Greensburg
Edward Campana
Pittsburgh VA
Victory Terrace
Campana
Federal Housing Administration
Gas Price Hikes Needed To Meet Higher Costs
Pittsburgh December 8 Peoples Gas Co president E M Borger testified higher costs justify rate raises of 45 to 50 cents per 1000 cubic feet over 10 000. He argued gas heating remains cheapest with an average six room house costing about 83 dollars to heat versus 88 gas coal 108 coal and 156 fuel oil. The increase, effective Sept 1, is challenged by Greensburg Clairton and Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Peoples Gas Co
E. M. Borger
Borger
Public Utilities Commission
Maurice Claster
Greensburg
Clairton
Principal stands firm for seat rights in high school game
In Indiana a principal refused to move front row seat boys at a crowded basketball game, citing their paid tickets and equal rights. The act earned praise for sportsmanship over hoopla, while the town eyes weather across the Quemahoning Dam region with cautious winter forecasts.
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Indiana County
Soap use in household cleaning as estimated by manufacturers
Soap makers estimate women dilute soap for dishes or laundry at about one drop of soap per 100 drops of water. The claim reflects common kitchen practices and underscores traditional detergent concentration guidance.
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