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Newspaper

Warren Tribune

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1928

Page

2

Annual Open Night At Y Attended By Over 300 Boys

Doors opened at 7 30 pm on Friday as more than 300 boys crowded the Boys' Diss ion of the M C A for Open Night. The program moved smoothly from games to gym activities then swimming and a dessert on the second floor featuring ice cream and cake, praised by attendees. Committee members included Don Ben pon, Lyle Knapp, El mer Feller, Ed Johnson, Richard Tranter, Robert Wheelock, David Smith Jr, Byron Berry, Harole, Melvin Keller, and Merle Ros.

Warren Association Progran Committee Doc Colegrave Don Benpon Lyle Knapp Cahin Buerkle Elmer Feller Ed Johnson Richard Tranter Robert Wheelock David

Penny Social at Starbrick School Draws Crowd and Funds

The Star Brick Parent Teachers Association hosted a Halloween penny social in the school building, raising more than forty dollars with about 150 attendees. Volunteers Cecil Mille Genevieve Grove and Marion Gross led amusements while Mise Ethel McTnost was in charge of fortune telling. Mrs Charles Snith and Mrs Paul Hambler ran the Hat Shop, with games, contests, bouquets and candies sold. Upstairs refreshments followed downstairs entertainment, served cafeteria style, organized by Mrs Albert Anderson Mrs C M Haupp Mrs Raymond McIntosh and Mrs Harold Afunger.

Star Brick Parent-Teachers’ Association Cecil Mille Genevieve Grove Marion Gross Mise Ethel McTntost Charles Snith Paul Hambler Hallowe'en Albert Anderson C. M. Haupp Raymond Mcintosh Harold Afunger

Harvest Home dinner serves 300 at Swedish Lutheran church

More than three hundred guests attended the Harvest Home dinner at the Swedish Lutheran church Friday evening. The dining rooms featured fall decorations with orange tapers and towers on the tables. Committee members led by Mrs. Fred Mickelson organized the event with assistance from several volunteers.

Miis Fred Mickelson Beig Airs C. G. Londahl Elmer Lendzhl J. A. Swanson Frank Ekey Gust Carlson Ludwig Peterson Ernest Ericson Dirs Gust Berg

Deaths and Funerals in Wrightsville Area

Abs A H Hyde died at home on the Pittsfield Wrightsville road Friday at 11 20 aged 71. Funeral service will be Monday at Wrightsville church with burial in Wrightsville cemetery. Survived by husband Leland Hyde three brothers Edwin Sherman and John Clark all Wrightsville and one sister Mrs Dick Little Wrightsville. Nelly J Stewart died Saturday at 3 25 from pneumonia after a brief illness. Survived by one sister Mrs Vuguva Stewart Brooks Cuseland Qina. Agnes D Silt Warren and Robert J Campbell Kane and one uncle Antiew P Smih of Long Beach Col.

A. H. Hyde Abs Alcina H. Hyde Pittsfield Wrightsville Hyde Leland Hyde Edwin, Sherman John Clark Dick Little Nelly J. Stewart Sisnees Vuguva Stewart Brooks Cuseland Qina Agnes D. Silt Warren Robert J. Campbell Kane Antiew P Smih Long Beach Col

Warren Man Sees Huge Dirigible Over Baltimore

James Harrington, of the Carver House, and his wife traveled to Baltimore to seek medical treatment and catch a glimpse of the Graf Zeppelin as it completed its journey from Germany to the United States. Harrington recalled the moment crowds gathered on rooftops and bells rang as the dirigible roamed near buildings, stretching about two blocks in length. The article contrasts this sight with memories of the Carver House in the past, noting changes from washstands to modern lobby renovations.

Germany United States James Hartington Carver Baltimore Harrington Forbes Carver House Bulding

Jurors Announced for Court Opening on December 5

Grand and traverse jurors for the December Quarter Sessions were announced by Commissioners' Clerk George Leavy. Nineteen men and five women named for the grand jury. 34 men and 18 women named for traverse jurors. Grand jurors report December 3 in the email court room. traverse jurors December 6. Hours set at 7 p.m. Key names include Charles Bower and Jennie Dele among others.

Traverse Grand Quarter Sessions George Leavy Mer Aed Grand Jrudy Fudge D. A. Avira Charles Bower Warren Franick Brown Jennie Dele Southwest Ven Duncan P. V Dorrance Wigren P. A. Fordelius Sage Grove Hyett Grenter Pleasant Township Florence Gage Bear Lake Chestere Columbus David Johnson Myrin Eieberg Pinegrove Geo Woodside Sugar Grove Traverse Jurere Arc Arthur Anundsen Shefield Glenn Baird Conewange E Mi Briley Freehold Nellie Belnep Youngsville Harary Bennett Spring Cech Florence Baines Ella Benjamin A. R. Bathurst Clarendon Christine Belden Spring Creehi W. R Mead W. K Chesnut W. Cook Sheffield Johna Deamer Piregrave Fred C. Eston Anna Erjickson Grand Wade Louis H. Green H.H. Gedds Kinzua R.goldthwait Naldo Garber Dora Harrington G. W. Inwan Weren Hattie Jones Conewango Mike Johnson Brokenstraw M. E. Knight T. A. Kearns Claude Landers Norman Lytle Kunzua John D. L. Logan Mary Larson Cheny Grove Charles T. Lemon Wenen Mre Lizzie Lawson Spring Creek Bertha Mason E. L. Meddock Madora Moore Pittsfield Ed C Triumph Eltis Thompson Dos E. Walters Andrew Wickstrom Waisen

Amendments to be voted on at November election

An invitation to Warren men to speak for or against proposed amendments to the State Constitution at the November vote. The Life Study Club extends a cordial, informal invitation with no red tape for membership. Reservations for the Sapper event and related activities are handled by the YMCA office, Bell 1000.

Warren Life Study Club

Warren and Erie Central Hold Political Debate

Warren and Erie Central High Schools held a close debate Friday on the question Should the Republican Party Be Retained in Power. No decision was reached. Warren debaters were Miss M Kopp Donald C Anderson Walter Maurer. Erie Central was represented by Jare Tritle Colby Mabie Burton Wordburn M E MacDonald presided and Rey Bish was critic. During the retreat to prepare rebuttals Miss Helen Pressel presented two monologues The College Waitness and Mary Jace Brown.

Warren Erie Central Republican Party M. Kopp Donald C. Anderson Walter Maurer Jare Tritle Colby Mabie Burton Wordburn M. E. MacDonald Rey Bish Helen Pressel Mary Jace Brown

Norris to Speak for Gov Smith in Neb City Auditorium

Omaba Neb Oct 27 Senator George W Norris prepared to address the crowd tonight in support of Governor Alfred E Smith. Norris cited Smith on water power relief and Nicaragua policy while criticizing Hoover. He endorsed Howell for re election and Sorenson for attorney general but planned no statewide campaigning. He may also speak in Minneapolis later.

Omaba Neb U. P George W. Norris Alfred E. Smith Municipal Auditorium Progressne Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Montanna Washington Labonte Smith Nerys Cense Hoover Coolidge Nicaragua Norris Howell Norris R. B. Howell C. A. Sorenson Fairbury Howell Lat Mimmapolis

Gangsters free themselves from Maison county jail

Freddie Wooten and Myke Kurant escaped from Maison county jail in Edwardsville. Wooten, linked to the Birger gang, was awaiting trial for the murder of Lory Price and his wife. Kurant had just been granted a new trial on charges involving Paul Badde. Sheriff Harmann cited the escape occurring between 1 and 3 am.

Edwardsville Juls Freddie Wooten Myke Kurant Maison County Wooten Birger Lory Price Price Kurant Paul Badde O. H. Harmann United Press

World Red Cross League ties U S to 50 nations

Interview with Paul De Frees, chair of the Werien County chapter, outlines how the American Red Cross leads in the League of Red Cross Societies based in Paris. The League unites 50 nations to promote new societies, strengthen weak ones, and foster international health and cooperation. The United States funds much of the League's work, aiding 22 foreign disasters last year, as the American Red Cross grows to about four million members.

Bes Chepter American Red Cross Red Cross Paul de Frees Werien Councy National Red Cross Organization League of Red Cross Societies Paris League Henry P. Dasision John Barton Payne United States Great Britain France Japan Italy Red Cross Society Germany

Williams Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Williams of West Wayne Street celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an informal Swedish Congregational church reception for 150 guests at 2 30 pm. Rev A G Nelson spoke. Miss Bell Krantz and family provided music. private dinner followed at the Williams home. The couple, married in Sweden on October 27 1878, settled in Warren after 1882 and have five children.

John Williame West Wayne Street A. G. Nelson Sugar Grove Gurney Bell Youngsville Bell Krantz David Scott Edna Evelyn Samuelson Elizabeth Nelson Gust Jacobson Abs Rooney John Frantz Erie Hilda R Krantz R. Krantz Bradford Otto Krantz Gurney Ball A. R. Walba Trusville John Williams Merced California 3. Troy Oswego

Detective Captain Held for Perjury in Philadelphia

Former Philadelphia detective captain Charles Beckman is held in 10000 dollars bail after arraignment on perjury charges. He was arrested following a judge's order amid a bribery and corruption inquiry involving a top police official.

Philadelphia U. P Charles C. Beckman Beckman Charles Cohen Pr Bak J's Potios Deuich

Slayer escapes after key left in cell door

John Dempsey, awaiting testimony in a robbery trial, slipped from a temporary cell in Chicago’s criminal court building after a bailiff possibly left the cell key in the door. Dempsey, a 60 year Jo liet penitentiary convict for the murder of officer William OConner, fled as police hunted the area.

Slayer U. P Chicago John Dempsey Criminal Court Liberty Dempsey A. J. Yavrick Yavrick Joliet William O'Conner

Former Legion Commander John R. McQuigg Dies at 62

Brigadier General John R. McQuigg former nations commander of the American Legion died at his Cleveland home at age 62. Funeral services were arranged in Cleveland Oct 27. McQuigg led the Legion in 1926 and had remained active for years.

Cleveland Opio John R. McQuigg American Legion MecQuigg Leg-Cn

Pennsylvanians Honored in Carnegie Hero Fund Awards

Pittsburgh Oct 27 Two Pennsylvanians named among fifty six heroism award recipients by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission during its fall meeting. Three silver medals and fifty three bronze medals distributed. Twelve heroes died and pensions totaling 4320 per year granted to dependents of six. Educational and other awards totaling 41200 and 20500 allocated. Named Pennsylvanians James A. Dunham Jr of Scranton and Walter E. Culbertson Jr of Lansdowne. Dunham died attempting to save Joseph A. Kelly at Seaside Park N J July 5 1926. Culbertson helped in the rescue. Kelly saved by another swimmer. Two West Virginians cited Ware William B. Prettyman Wheeling for death while attempting to save Anna Knize Braeburn Pa. Bronze medal and $50 monthly death benefit awarded to widow. John D. Hayhurst Belmont died saving Earl Stamper from a manhole. widow received bronze medal and $75 monthly death benefits plus $5 for son.

Pittsburgh U.P Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Pennsylvania James A. Dunham Scranton Walter E. Culbertson, Jr Lansdowne Dunham Joseph A. Kelly Seaside Park N. J Culbertson Kelly Ware William B. Prettyman Wheeling W. Va Anna B. Knize Allegheny River Braeburn John D. Hayhurst Belmont Earl S. Stamper

Gas Tank Blast Costs Equitable $1.54 Million in Claims

The Equitable Gas Company paid $1,544,347 to settle 3,828 claims from the Manchester plant explosion last November 14 in Pittsburgh. About 5,000 claims have been filed, with four lawsuits filed by claimants the company could not settle with.

Pittsburgh Equitable Gas Company Manchester Shey Company

Armory party features Wild West town replica for Moose Lodge

The Warren Moose Lodge plans seven wild nights at the Armory from Nov 24 to Dec 1 building a Rocky Gulch frontier town with shops post office and theatre in operation Local Moose and Moorze Legion members will personate villagers A style show nightly and three popularity contests offer prizes including a $300 fur coat, a $300 diamond ring, and a $250 diamond ring along with other awards

Warren Moose Wanen Mosse Legion Warren Lodge Moore Moose Enbiera

Oil Market Prices Across Multiple Pipelines and Regions

The report lists Pennsylvania Grade Oil and other grades across lines under National Transit Co Buckeye and Eureka Pipe lines, Cumberland Pipe Line, and related refiners. It notes varying prices per barrel and regional references in Kentucky, Ohio, and New York transit contexts. The fragment references several companies and pipe line names with per unit prices and county scopes in Western Kentucky.

Pennsylvania New York Transit Co Bradso National Transit Co Swat West Pa Eureka Pipe Line Co Baeye Pipe Co Corning OW City Dev Cumberland Barren Monroe Counties Paragon Kentucky

Stevens Linen Towels Bleached and Brown Sold

Short lengths of Stevens pure linen towel ing bleached and brown offered for sale. Items described as lightweight and suitable for household use with potential color variation noted.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Starbrick School Nelly L. Stewart Gov. Smith Tonite Waois the Tribune League OF Relief Mrs. Williams Jean Arthur The Tribune Legion IS Hero Fund Board Armory Johnson Brothers
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