When Dad Tells Youth Pranks The Old Days
A columnist derides parents and broadcasters who glorify past mischief to excuse present juvenile misbehavior. The piece recalls era pranks from beans and foil to swinging porch chairs, warns against glamorizing youth crime, and urges modern facilities like courts and playgrounds over nostalgic soapbox tales.
County News in Brief Highlights Local Wins and Cases
Harold Epstein of Sheffield won a Chevrolet on Pillsbury's Motoramic Contest during a Wednesday TV show. The Jones Chevrolet of Sheffield supplied the prize. Alice and Anthony Tomassoni seek $100000 damages from Warren borough and Gotto's Wholesale due to a June 2 1952 accident on South South Street. Gotto truck allegedly blocked the street during the crash. Court testimony continues. Wounds from shotgun pellets were treated at Warren General Hospital after hunting accidents. Clair Olson reportedly shot at a rabbit. eight pellets hit Richard E Wadsworth of Kinzua four injuries. James Flaus of Clarendon aged 12 was struck by buckshot near Big Four road. Carl Buckner is accused. A burglary charge will be entered against a Warren County youth for damages to Trinity Memorial church and cash theft after entry about 6 p m the prior evening. Local 469 will send delegates to Harrisburg for the 16th annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Employees Council No 26. A misidentity incident: a hunter shot his own cow thinking it was a deer, demonstrating target verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Epstein
Sheffield
Pillsbury
Jones Chevrolet
Bia Ae
Alice
Anthony Tomassoni
Warren and Gotto
Wholesale Fruit and Produce Co
Tomassoni
South South St
Gotto
Warren General Hospital
Clair Olson
Richard E. Wadsworth
Kinzua
Wadsworth
James Flaus
Clarendon
Big Four Road
Young Fl
Warren County
Wilford E. Hewitt
Trinity Memorial Church
Harrisburg
Warren State Hospital
Harold Check
Charles Hagan
Arthur Miller
Laddie Neel
Thomas Shoemaker
Jack Henry
Pennsylvania State Employees Council No
American Federation of State
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