Memoir from the Front to Home in 1919 Warren Soldier
Sergt. Richard O. Walker recounts late 1918 to 1919 movements of Warren men in the 112th Infantry, 28th Division. He describes billets near Mont Sec, the Domremy visit, sham battles, a move toward home, and concerns about canteen mismanagement and camp life. He notes the Bathhouse, trenchwork, and lingering war memories.
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Sergt. R. O. Walker
Warren
Miciel
Buxames
Mont Sec
Army of Occupation
Co. L
France
Joan of Arc
Domremy
Do-Reme
Joan
Maid of
Orleans
Verny
Hitie Timg
Dria
Che Vate
Tate
Champs
Oye
Panhandle
Richard O. Walker
Go. I
Inf
U.S. A
E. F
Entire County Represented at Meeting Today
A countywide gathering brought representatives from all areas to discuss current issues and coordinate community actions. Attendees included officials from multiple towns and regional agencies, signaling broad buy in and collaborative goals for local governance.
Irong supporters meet to back proposed band issue at court house
About one o clock a meeting of one hundred iron supporters convened at the court house to back the band issue and keep the ball rolling toward better roads. E W Coor presided and Charles D Clawson read a committee report noting $170 raised with $83.32 left, an election day set, and plans to get out the vote. D A Arnd addressed the gathering while J Siggins Jr and T C Frame were expected to speak, with representatives from most county areas present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
E. W. Coor
Charles D. Clawson
D. A. Arird
John Siggins, Jr
T. C.,frame
States Highway Department
Warren Co
Maple sugar on sale in Warren first of the year
F Thelin of Sugar Grove delivered the first maple sugar of the season to Warren this morning. The sugar, high in price this year, sold at 40 cents per pound, continuing Thelin’s yearly habit of bringing in the season’s early product. GAS CADE BACK IN COCRTS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
F. Thelin
Sugar Grove
Thelin
Cocrts
Public Service
John A. Barhite
New York State
Pennsyvania Gas Company
Jamestown
Citizens’ Gas Committee
Alfred C. Davis
Cyrus B. Jones
Common Council
Court of Appeals
Publi Service Commission
Public Service Corporation
New York
Club Room for Soldiers Opens in Former Schwing Building
The Returned Soldiers' Service Committee has leased the former Schwing jewelry store on Pennsylvania Avenue West and will begin fitting up a club room for soldiers and sailors next week. A furniture drive is urged, with J. Frar retary and treasurer coordinating pickup. A committee meeting at 9 a.m. Monday at the Chamber of Commerce will finalize plans. Members listed.
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C. Schwing Jewelry Store
Returned Soldiers’ Service Committee
Schwing Jewelry
Pennsylvania Avenue West
J. Frarretary
Chamber of Commerce
Burgess BK. G. Gregory
I. H. West
J. S. Bayer
W. A. Walker
A. F. Kottcamp
J. Frank Quin
Warren Borough valuation rises to 10.8 million under new assessment
The Borough of Warren reports a total assessment of 106,841,749 dollars after audits by the assessors. Clerk Addison White announced the figure at the Commissioner’s office, signaling potential millage cuts from last year’s 15 mills as officials plan the next budget, given valuation growth from previous 5.1 million.
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Warren
Warren Borough
Addison White
Commissioners Office
March Storm Strikes With High Wind and Snow
A March tempest brought gale force winds rain and hail followed by snowfall. The storm toppled tree limbs and branches while heavy downpours flooded sewers near Laurel Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The event arrived after theatre crowds entered venues and largely ended before programs finished.
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Promis
Laurel Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Free Admission Set For Franklin Warren Basketball Game
The YMCA and YWCA announce no admission charge for the Franklin Warren basketball game at the gym tonight at eight. A large crowd is expected as the event is billed as one of the season’s fastest. The joint committee praises the arrangement and urges members of both organizations to attend. Separately, Mrs. J E Ingersoll notes her family remains in Brooklyn and she expects Harold home soon, denying Buffalo relocation rumors as reported.
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Franklin- Warren
At & O
Elack
MC. A
YMCA
Warren
J. E. Ingersoll
the Mirror
Ingersoll
Buffalo
Harold
Funeral of John F. Flaus at Holy Redeemer Church
Requiem mass held for John P. Flaus with burial to McKeesport. Rev L A McBride officiated. Richard Lavery sang. Floral offerings and bearers named T J Foley B K Reig John Dervin James Goito Peter Yaegle Ed A McCoy Evelyn Arnold noted. Also reports the death of 13 year old Evelyn Arnold from influenza and pluero-pneumonia with services planned at her late home on March 3rd.
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John F. Flaus
the Holy Redeemer Church
L. A. McBride
John P. Flaus
McKeesport
Richard Lavery
Isle of
T. J. Foley
B. K. Reig
John Dervin
James Goito
Peter Yaegle
Ed. A. McCoy
Evelyn Arnold
Myr
Rosese Arnold
Palm Avenue
Mr. Hoover
iBoys Granted Trips Under Pershing Leave Rules
Warren boys overseas receive trips of a lifetime under General Pershing orders. Special leaves include Class A seven days with government paid board and hotel, Class B up to 14 days to Great Britain Belgium Italy and parts of France, Class C three days in Paris, Class D ten days, and Class E three days for exceptional cases to France excluding Paris.
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James A. Murrin
Venango Herald
Warren
General Pershins
Pavig
Murrin
Bose
Great Britain
Belgium
Italy
France
Paris
Grace M. Grace Dies. Service in Oakland Planned
Mrs. Grace dies at Warren General Hospital this afternoon at two. Commitment to be made in Oakland. A fuller obituary will appear in Monday’s papers.
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The
First Evangelical Church
Oakland
M. Grace
Warren General Hospital
Ladies Seek Permanent Hair Removal by Electric Needle
An old advertisement proclaims the only permanent remedy for hair growth is the electric needle. It warns against shaving or depilatories as they supposedly worsen growth and claims the method is safe and permanent. It also mentions moles and birthmarks.
Dream Story Fueled Controversy Over Erie High Gas
Erie school district loses bid to force Pennsylvania Gas to connect East High to mains as fuel administrator Garf ield cites gas shortages and rationing. Letter notes 2000 Erie homes awaiting gas while Jamestown also served. coal emergency at Warren court house cited as precedent.
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East High
Erie
Court House
Erie School Board
Garfield
Erie Dispatch
East High School
Pennsylvania Gas Company
H. A. Garfield
United States Fuel Administrator
R. S. Scobell
Erie School District
Garfeld
Jamestown
Public Service Commission of
New York
Warren
Warren Owned Refinery At Smoky City
A group of local capitalists recently bought the Aetna Explosives Co. plant at Carnegie near Pittsburgh and are dismantling it to convert into an oil refinery. They plan to have operations started within six months and expect it to become a leading independent refinery in the region. Major stockholders include Col. A. G. Lyons H. A. Logan Sam Smith and Hugh Siggins. Siggins and Smith previously bought the Irvineburg plant and sold it to Manual Sales Co which now operates it as an oil refinery. Local stockholders have visited the plant regularly in recent months.
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Aetna Explosives Co
Carnegie
Pittsburgh
Iti
Col. A. G. Lyons
H. A. Logan
Sam Smith
Hugh Siggins
Ol Aetna
Irvineburg
Manual Sales Company
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R. O. Walker
Conenango Trust Company
Conewango Trust Company
Good Roads
Tion
Om. CG. A
Young Men’s Christian Association
Fordson Tractor
Fordson
Russell Bros
Warren, Pa
Mortuary Record
Erie High School
Smoky City
Barrington Hall
Baker Vacuum Process
Berger
Pure Food Store
Cail
Lillian Ann Loucks
Pam
Warren Times
C. Beckley
E. D. Everts’ Hardware Co
Penna Ave
West
Carl Hultman
Gekey Factory
Redding Shoe. CO
Bell Phone 270
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