Local notices and town events in Erie area
Regular City Council meeting planned for Monday evening. April meeting of the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association in Waterford tonight as gatherings resume after winter. Gas and Electric reports 7 percent revenue rise to 26,083, new high. Amateur contest at White Swan ballroom May 11 with EB. B. Murray inviting entrants. $10 door prize for Friday dance. Arbutus blossoms slow due to cold. expect full bloom soon. Gov Warne confirms Col. Smathsrg as brigadier general in PA National Guard. Lionel Barrymore turns 59 today. State bill bans dentist advertising. amendments allow signs of name and profession. Forty-hour devotion at St Titus’ church. Mrs. Roosevelt to speak at WJZ on First Lady role. Ralph Routts named chief architectural supervisor for PA FHA. County Solicitor to interpret new tax abatement law. 1% rebate ends soon. City treasurer offices open until 4 pm Saturday. PA Railroad reports 118,271 cars loaded week to Apr 24, up 13.2 percent from prior year. Erie health warns against private well contamination after floods. Banks in PA total 5.549 billion December 31 1936 up 10.5 percent. Train No 581 delayed to 9:50 am due to engine trouble near Renovo. Gulf Oil reports 1938 net income of 26.356 million at Pittsburgh meeting. WPA head Jones says 6,000 workers to aid flood recovery in PA.
Farm Labor Exempt From Accident Law in U S States
Harrisburg report outlines that farm workers are excluded from most workers compensation laws in Pennsylvania and thirteen other states plus the District of Columbia. It notes exceptions by state lists agricultural coverage rules, with machinery usage, threshing limits, and voluntary insurance in several states.
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Spaghetti Dinner Held by Italian American Club Ladies
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Italian American Club served a large dinner last evening at 221 1/2 West Main Street. Serving began at 4 30 by the committee in charge. Attendees enjoyed a fine repast and the group expressed gratitude for public generosity.
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Airplane Plant to Move to Lock Haven Site
April 28 report says Taylor Aircraft, whose Bridford plant burned for $200,000 on March 16, will relocate to Lock Haven to lease and operate the municipal airport. Officials traveled to New York to finalize buying Susquehanna Silk Mills buildings in Whisely for the plant and expect to hire about 185 workers, with WPA and local funding planned, including $2,000 from city and county contributions.
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Harold Wolfe Addresses Rotary on School Role in Character
Harold G. Wolfe principal of the Junior High School addressed the Rotary Club Tuesday night on The Place of the School in Character Training for Youth. He argued schools should be organized socially to foster moral instruction through concrete student experiences and community in class discussion, with extra curricular activities supporting character building. McGrath of Pittsburgh aided the club with two well received vocal numbers.
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Spanish mother reports septuplets died after birth
Valencia April 2. Unconfirmed reports say a Mirein woman died after delivering septuplets. The children were not expected to survive, according to the reports.
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Funeral of W L Durham Draws Wide Attendance
Largely attended funeral services for W L Durham a Corry resident were held at his son K B Durham 562 East Main Street with Rev Perry F Haines and B A Lewis officiating. Interment was in Wrightsville Pa bearers included Clyde Cook Wilbur Wilson George Beecher and others with distant relatives from Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Lottsville Warren Jamestown and Union City in attendance.
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Driver Held Responsible in Fatal Crash
An April Coroner's jury found the Liverpool driver responsible in a fatal crash that killed William H Skidmore, Mrs Leona Skidmore, and Eyre Sliders, with their son Clue Sidenorn unconscious and near recovery. Witness testimony indicated the Liverpool auto crossed the center line and collided with a Kreestin Motor Express truck.
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Legion and Auxiliary Plan Silver Tea at Legion Home
A silver tea is planned for Friday at 8 PM at the American Legion Home on North Center Street. The Legion Post and Auxiliary sponsor the event and invite all interested people to attend. Mrs Linyd Stowe Amisty and Walter R Hultheng are in charge of the program.
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German Aircraft Blamed by Basques in Bilbao Strike
Fragmentary report cites Basque sources blaming German aircraft for aiding Basque insurgents amid Bilbao clashes. Text notes rebels avoiding factories for heat and cites supposed proof of German insistence on offensive actions as key to broader victory, with Basque mission in Paris alleging German and allied stages directing operations.
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Car Theft Tragedy Near Jamestown Leaves Man Dead
In Jamestown on April 28 Judy Franklin Arnall, 24, of Burnstown, reported missing and described as living in the town, was found dead after a car theft. A birth certificate in his clothes named his parents. Coroner Wauksworth stated the car was stolen in the city shortly before the incident, with investigations ongoing.
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Death by own action writes of love for actress
A fragmentary Chicago area style item reports Pasqual Fabris leaving a note in Hollywood California dated April 7 referencing actress Frances Langford. The note hints at affection and a tragic act, with unclear details and damaged wording.
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Candidate for Ordination in Edinboro Baptist Church
The Council of Baptists will examine Richard E. Miller for ministry as a candidate for the Baptist ministry. The Edinboro church and Northwestern Pennsylvania area groups will send delegates to participate in the deliberations and dedication service.
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President Roosevelt Signs Naval Bill and Appropriation
The White House announced today that President Roosevelt signed the naval bill and appropriation act. The president will depart for the South after the signing ceremony.
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