Wohlfahrt, Longtime Clergyman, Dies in Clarendon Heights
The Rev. John Michael Wohlfahrt, first pastor of Salem Evangelical Church, died at his home in Clarendon Heights Tuesday at 6:20 AM, aged 84. Survived by his widow, two daughters, five brothers, four sisters, and four siblings abroad. Funeral in Clarendon. interment at Kelly Island, Ohio. Born August 16, 1864 in Germany. active pastor in Warren, Pittsburgh, and elsewhere.
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John Michael Wohlfahrt
Salem Evangelical Church
Clarendon Heights
Wohlfahnt
Jofforest
Pittsburgh
Vfelock
R. L. Fassinger
Salon Evangelical Church
H. E. Dornheim
First Evangelical Church
Kelly Island
Ohio
Wohlfebrt
Ruth Rowley
Clarendon
Freda Sebutt
William
Clarence Center
N. Y
Charles
Brooklyn
George
Fred
Gustave Wohlfahrt
Germany
Josie Barnes
Sandusky
Claire Suhr
Eve Cooper
Catherine Schock
Wohlfahtt
Wortemberg
Clarendon Evangelical Church
Wohlfahrt
Warren
Public Interest in Terrestrial Research and Power By-Product
A Republican administration proposal suggests dedicating a site to agricultural research and development of Terrilizers alongside a national defense reserve. After fulfilling these aims, surplus power would be disposed of under terms protecting the public interest, with agreement on the proposals.
Mystery of the Dormitory Fire Continues
Fifteen known dead as guards identify victims by location rather than names after a dormitory blaze. Remains are recovered in tin cans amid twisted steel. Mass funeral services are arranged at New Lexington near Junction City with Catholic and Protestant rites. Warden Thomas plans a full investigation, weighing defective wiring or a faulty flue as the fire’s probable cause, while incendiary theory is discouraged since prisoners stayed in bed well after 9:30 P M and the blaze was not found until near 1 A M.
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Wmates
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Junction City
Thomas
Columbus
Assuch
Hoover Defends Muscle Shoals Policy Clarifies Veto Claim
Hoover responds to questions on Muscle Shoals ownership and aims. He says he does not favor broad federal business operation but notes government entry may occur for major aims like navigation flood control or defense. He confirms government already owns power and nitrate plants and rejects a general ownership shift.
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Coolidge
Knoxville News-Sentinel
Scripps- Howard
United Press
Muscle Shoals
Musele Shoals
Elizabethton
Knoxville
School life notes from a chilly autumn evening
A dispatch of student events and club updates outlines after school activities. Junior Chamber reorganization and election of officers are planned, freshmen tryouts announced, debate trials underway, and Girls A A membership drives urged. Cast lists for the junior play surface amid hallway murmurs as preparations continue.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ices
State Commander Ven Zandt to Visit Warren
James Ven Zandt of Altoona Pa state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will make an official visit to Warren on October 22 according to an announcement by Earl R Small local VFW post commander. A dinner in his honor will be discussed at the Ladies Auxiliary regular meeting Thursday evening. The dinner replaces the Armistice Day meal and a class of candidates will be initiated that night. Plans also cover the northwestern Pennsylvania council meeting of VFW Auxiliaries in Erie next Thursday with several members planning to attend. A social period and refreshments will follow, provided by committee members Mrs Harold Jordan Mrs Fred Wendelboe Mrs W J Hamilton and Mrs Elizabeth Leonhart.
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Altoona
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Warren
Earl R. Small
V. F. W. Post
Var Zandt
Ladies’ Auxiliary
V. F. W. Post and Auxiliary
Pennsylvania
Erie
Evie
Harold Jordan
Fred Wendelboe
W. J. Hamiston
Elizabeth Leonhart
Warren motorists urged to join in Roosevelt Highway tour
Warren drivers are invited to join the proposed Inspection Trip of the Roosevelt Highway on Tuesday October 16 sponsored by the highway association. The parade will form on Pennsylvania avenue west of Laurel street and depart Warren at 345 PM heading to Erie with a dinner there followed by discussions on the highway's advantages. The Scranton nucleus will leave at 730 AM and arrive in Erie by 6 PM. Some riders will stay in Erie overnight with others returning home next day. Contact Merle D Boutwell at 470 to join.
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Roosevelt Highway
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Chamber of Commerce
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Borough employee hurt excavating in Warren
Samuel Christensen of Warren was injured while digging a sewer on Pioneer Street and admitted to Warren General Hospital with pelvis injuries. He was taken to the hospital by Charles Nelson, fellow Warren borough street department worker. X rays were scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Hugh Resertson attends.
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Warren General Hospital
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Warren
Christensen
Warrenborough
Vioneer Street
Lowth Carver ‘Street
Hugh Resertson
Third Avenue
Charles Nelson
Warren Borough Street
Public warned on false advertising losses
The public loses millions yearly to false and misleading advertising. Federal Trade Commission Chairman William E. Humphrey told about 6 000 publishers. E D Wetmore plans a business trip to Oregon and will return to Warren in about three weeks.
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Get
William E. Humphrey
Federal Trade Commission
E. D. Wetmore
Oregon
Warren
H S Girls Favor Uniform Dress Style
Corridors of Warren High School buzzed Tuesday as the girls discussed adopting a uniform dress, approved at the Girls club banquet Monday night at the YWCA. Vote was 89 to 13 in the affirmative. Edith Stein, Jane Lytle, Jean Barwis, Louise Urbanski, Elizabeth Craft and Virginia (last name incomplete) named to a committee to pursue the plan. Mr. William H. Wright and Frank R. Ford left on a business trip to Buffalo.
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Warren High School
Edith Stein
Jane Lytle
Jean Barwis
Louise Urbanski
Elizabeth Craft
Virginia
William H. Wright
Metzger-Wright Company
Frank R. Ford
Warren Tribune
Buffalo
Warren Relief Association holds monthly meeting at YWCA
Seventy three families on the Warren Relief Association list, about 252 people mostly children, met in the Colonial room. The treasurer reported a $450.98 bank balance, bills were discussed, aid offered only for a case referred to commissioners, and plans were set to sort donated clothing at the courthouse next Thursday afternoon for needy families with school age children.
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Tts
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Plan Dinner for Pennsylvania Motor Officials
Officials of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation will be entertained by the Warren County Motor Club at a dinner at the outing club on October 19. City and county officials will be invited to meet the visiting motor men and local and state federation representatives.
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Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Werren County Motor Club
Federation
Kiwanis Engage Rail Quartet For Ladies Night Dinner
Kiwanis club officials announced the engagement of the Pennsylvania Red Arrow quartet to sing at the annual Ladies night dinner on December 6. The group includes Joseph Donaghy of 031 City as tenor R M Gibb of Sewickley base J D Shaffer of New Brighton second tenor Carl W McVicker of Pittsburgh baritone and A lmo Rautoan of Canton Ohio on piano.
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New Brighton
Carl W. McVicker
Pittsburgh
Almzo Rautoan
Canton
Ohio
Radio Commission Upholds Regulatory Power
In Chicago Federal Judge H Wilkerson ruled the Federal Radio Commission has authority to regulate wavelengths and transmitter power. Station WCRW and WEDC failed to stop the commission from acting, with the judge noting the only remedy is a DC appeal. The 1926 precedents involved Zenith and Herbert Hoover’s commerce department.
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Chicago
Federal Ratio Commission
H. Wilkerson
WCRW
WEDC
District of Columbia
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Zenith Radio Corporation
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Federal Radio Commiseen
Y M C A Public Speaking Course Offered in Warren
The Y M C A in Warren offers its Public Speaking course for business and professional men with Rev. Harold F. Stoddard as instructor. Sessions begin Oct 30 at 8 PM at the Y M C A, first class Nov 13, with a Nov 6 election night break. A folder detailing seven teen reasons for the course is available at the Y M C A or by request to a director. Returning students from prior years receive a special concession.
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Warren
United Y. M. C. A
Harold F. Stoddard
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