Women Sew For the Needy In Third Worka Progress
In 25 sewing rooms across Greenbrier Mercer Monroe Nichol Jes Summers Webster and Pocahontas counties Mary Frank Jackson leads district women's work supervisor with forewomen guiding experienced seams to craft warm bed coverings night gowns shirts pants and dresses for the needy. Experienced workers cut and design garments while training others, reducing waste and ensuring proper fit across the counties.
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Worka Progress
Greenbrier
Mercer
Monroe
Nichol Jes
Summers
Webster
Pocarede
Mary Frank Jackson
WPA sewing rooms aid families with warm garments
The Works Progress Administration funds sewing projects to produce bed linens, underwear, dresses, and children’s garments. Materials come from WPA funds and sponsor supplies, with county courts and municipalities distributing the products to local families. Community groups such as the American Legion and PTA clubs provide equipment and support.
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Works Progress Administration
American Legion
Police Discover School For Vagrancy In Pilsen
Police in Pilzen uncover a beggars academy set in an empty barn near Skornany. Two adult instructors and 26 male pupils learned to appear miserable and disabled, with practical begging drills and purchases of crutches and bandages at common prices. Lessons covered writing begging letters and how to beg, detailing the roles and methods for the boys.
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Pilsen
Czechoslovakia
Ust
Pilzen
Skornany
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