Unclear fragment summary of a fight committee meeting
Fragmentary OCR mentions a June meeting or event with a purse, committee and acts. Names and places are unreadable. no clear persons, organizations, or dates can be confirmed.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1938
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR mentions a June meeting or event with a purse, committee and acts. Names and places are unreadable. no clear persons, organizations, or dates can be confirmed.
Albert G. Mercer, manager of the WPA branch office, declared he will not tolerate political activities on WPA project jobs. He said he will hire anyone found pressuring relief workers for political support and cited two dismissals in Crawford and Erie counties as not solely for politics. A separate Boston University survey finds men drive more slowly than women, with men averaging 89 miles per hour in the study.
A testimonial from Mrs. Mac Burke of Franklin Pa praises World's Tonic for relieving constipation and kidney discomfort. She describes improved mood, appetite, and sleep after use, noting prior ailments and rheumatic pains as diminished. The letter touts the tonic as helpful for many with similar symptoms and urges others to try it.
Secretary of Highways ROY E. BROWNMILLER, Harrisburg, predicts a record number of visitors this year as Pennsylvanians and outofstate guests travel by auto and rail. The 1998 campaign backs highway improvements, expanded travel clubs, and a 1500 mile press tour across 25 states to showcase Pennsylvania sights and hospitality.
The Erie county public assistance board met in special session to choose a county supervisor from state certified eligibles. Miss Susan Dunn, current county supervisor, was considered for the permanent role. Over 100 stenographers gathered in Erie to take practical tests for permanent positions after earlier exams.
Ada Fisk, born near Walton, resident of this city for thirty years, died suddenly at 448 South Center Street this morning after a prolonged illness not deemed serious. She leaves husband, one daughter Glanys Fisk, sister Mrs Anna Bell of Walton, and brother Riley Houds of Jersey City. Funeral plans incomplete.
J Kenneth Winter of the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association warns that tuberculosis is a contact disease spread through sputum and nasal discharges. He urges separating the sick from the well and stresses public awareness of the four warning signs, including a persistent unexplainable cough.
Warren county taxpayers will pay the direct poor tax this year at five mills, with the county budget totaling 236,082.50 and the institution district budget 104,000, keeping the overall levy at nine mills unchanged from last year. The institution district was created when poor taxes were abolished. the combined total is 341,182, nearly five thousand under the prior year, amid notes on health and Christmas seals promoting public welfare in Erie County.
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