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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1928
Page
2
Officials say in five to six weeks Warren Savings Bank and Trust will operate from new banking rooms. The old building will be renovated while the lobby nears completion with Poole type counters, mahogany work, and marble floors shaping an elegant, customer friendly space.
Officials of Los Angeles and California pursue multiple theories on the St Francis dam disaster. Experts including William Mulholland and H A Van Norman weigh ground movement seepage and earthquakes as possible causes while a separate state inquiry investigates under Edward Hyatt. Repairs proceed on the marine aqueduct and power delivery as darkness and relief efforts continue.
A delightful five hundred party was enjoyed at the home of Mrs. Arnold RF D No 4 last evening when Mrs Arnold entertained the members of her club The prizes were won by Mrs Frieda Lauffer first and Mrs Clyde Baker consolation An interesting session Twenty five members of the Ep worth League of the Swedish English Methodist church were entertained at the home of Mrs Emma Westling and Miss Christine Lunn 1016 Fifth avenue west last evening A discussion of Missionary Work in India was led by Miss Alta Lunn Miss Violet Westburg presented a paper The concluding hour was spent in chatting and refreshments were served by the hostess
Philip Cerre of Werren borough reports to the Tribune he can and robin Wednesday morning to cheer the fountain in Crescent Park on the South Side. A Chevrolet sedan owned by F. L. Garr of 19 North Vine Street was stolen this week and recovered Wednesday by Warren Felice. it was parked on Madison Avenue between Parker and Gratz streets. Warren and Rane High senoos ce ating teams prepare for a debate at Warren High School auditorium Friday night, closing events of the 1927-28 schedule. Lions Club meets at the YMCA Thursday noon. next week the meeting moves to Wednesday. Tickets for a Pittsburgh Glee Club concert in Warren on April 12 go on sale under Lions Club auspices.
Elton W. Davis leads a Friday evening art class in room 6 of the YMCA for beginners and advanced students alike. The method starts with student-led problem solving, then instructor guidance, focusing on still life lighting to teach separation of highlights and shadows, with plans to advance to intermediate tones, wash drawing, and oil color.
A vivid field report describes Santa Paula’s flood damage with the town of 7500 hit hard. Water rose to the high school second floor, 20 blocks of homes wrecked, El Rio flying field destroyed, hangar leveled, and debris strewn across fields. Moving vans, dazed residents, and search efforts mark a valley flattened by the deluge. The great dam is battered, chunks of concrete drifted away, and only a jagged remnant remains as a grim memory.
Coroner Frank A. Nance in Los Angeles charged that the S J Francis dam was faultily constructed. The dam collapsed Monday night, unleashing a wall of water on the Santa Clara valley and causing fatalities.
A Sioux Indian chief in full tribal dress spoke at a Kiwanis meeting urging justice for his people. Chief Flying Inn, a Corne l graduate from Erie, criticized Indian agents and urged citizenship rights while praising treaty respect. Brigadier General at Arms Phil McEvoy was promoted by President Ware, with an appreciation address in his native tongue.
Seniors face May 6 tests with at least five exams in most subjects and six for classical and technical tracks. State authorities will keep test results on file. Dragon pictures are nearly finished as a final batch approaches. Girls club and girls basketball team photos are scheduled. WW C A meeting at 11 50. A Tuesday game between toys and girls basketball drew amused comments from onlookers.
Private funeral services for Mrs. Mary Dyson who died unexpectedly at her home in Warren on Tuesday will be held Friday at 2 30 pm from the home with Reverend H E Dornheira officiating assisted by Ensign Toplis of the Salvation Army Interment will be in Oakland cemetery She was 66 years old Survived by husband Thomas H Dyson two sons Fred and Harry Dyson both of Warren three daughters Mrs James Kershaw of Warren Mrs T Cheet ham of Los Angeles Cal and Mrs John Himpson of Washington DC two sisters Mrs Fred Lawton of Warren and Mrs Samuel Parker of England and one brother George Pring of Warren Ernest Starcliffe of Warren is a nephew of the deceased
Analysis shows total gross assets 381.16 with 260.81 current obligations and 121.34 net assets for capitalization. Earnings reach 8.59 with 1922 1924 1925 1926 figures 5.56 9.61 10.68 31.27. present dividend rate 6.00 and a history of continuous dividends since 1882. A market proverb notes price behavior when crossing round numbers.
Captain Hinchliffe prepares the Endeavor for a westward Atlantic crossing from Cranwell to Newfoundland aiming for about 2500 miles. Miss Mackay, reported seen beside the plane in flying attire, is identified as the passenger. The craft, a Stinton-Detroit ponoplane, may carry fuel for 3000 miles and travel near 90 miles per hour.
Oil prices for various grades paid by buyers including Pennsylvania Grade in New York Transit Co lines at 2.80, Bradford District 631 lines at 2.80, Eureka and Buckeye Pipe Line line grades around 2.60 to 2.65, Corning 35 cent, Camberland and Somerset areas with multiple pipeline lines, and regional mentions of Indiana West Kentucky Saginaw and others. Prices show small cents differences by grade and buyer.
London reports add to the intrigue around Captain Walter Hinchliffe's crossing as Captain Gordor Sinclair, named as a possible co pilot, vanishes along with the Honorable Elsie Mackay. The aircraft described resembles Wright Whirlwind motor designs with a golden hue and a Union Jack above the fuselage bearing the name. Passengers are fully enclosed in a cabin under the wings.
The piece notes rising speculation and a likely market correction with advice to stand aside. It cites Packard’s strong earnings and cash position suggesting dividend potential, Freeport Texas as a good accumulation target, and Dodge Bros showing an upward sales trend. It records summaries of dividends, stock splits, crude production, car loadings, and index averages for early March.
The page lists a dense tally of stocks across an industrial and oil sector mix including Allied Chemical, American Can, American Express, Chesapeake and Ohio, General Electric, General Motors, Gulf States Steel, Westinghouse Electric, and Woolworth, among many others. It notes minor percentage changes and market activity, with local notes about visitors F. O. Howard of Corry and Martha Jennings of Tidioute visiting Warren, and a closing line about Community Chest dollars remaining in Warren.
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