Paragram of 1930s events spans parades and politics
The item notes a Friday pet parade at 2 pm with listings, WPA employment data in Pennsylvania, and a August equestrian and political gathering at Conneaut Lake Park. It cites Edward W. Jones on job gains, a July mint production forecast, and local attendance by firefighters, farmers, and tourists at Canahotau Lake Park events.
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WPA
Pennsylvania
Pring
Edward W. Jones
Northern
New Evidence Plot Aimed to Save Brunos Charged
Harrisburg Aug 6 United Press reports alleged efforts to manufacture evidence to overturn Brunos 1934 Selayves eye massacre convictions. State Justice inquiry ordered after conference with special counsel and detective. possible prosecutions if corroborated. Joseph J Bruno and Philip Bruno serve life for five deaths. 23 wounded. four relatives jailed 10 to 20 years.
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Brunos
United Press
Harrisburg
Bruns
Selayves
State Department of Justice
Charles J. M. Elotti
Albert L. Thopas
Meadville
Commonwealth
Bruno
James J. Gallagher
Schuylkill County
Louis D. Buono
Per Jons
Margiott
Joseph J. Bruno
Hy Trother
Philip
Munner
Brune
Tures
Recital By Prof Wilson Delights Gerry Audience
Prof Henry Wilson hosted a home recital on West Washington street impressing former pupils and friends with classical and modern pieces. A longtime Gerry piano teacher of 54 years he paused public playing for 40 years and at 81 returned to his instrument. He shared reminiscences of composers and inspired improvisation noted by Dr Lang. Percy Clark of Union City sang two pieces in his pleasing voice.
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Henry ©. Wilson
West Washington Street
Wilson
Gerry
Lang
Percy Clark
Union City
Lily Dale Fraudsters Sentenced Three Months
Fredonia New York Aug 6 Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson of Chicago pleaded guilty to misrepresentation in a Lily Dale seance at the Lily Dale assembly grounds They were sentenced to three months in the county jail with suspended sentence on good behavior and a no media campaign at Lily Dale. Br ie Aug 6 Judge Waite heard Erie and Pennsylvania Bar Association charges that Justice of the Peace G C Graham practiced law without authorization The state bar association intervened after it voted to act.
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Fredonia
Carl Peterson
Chicago
Louis Monroe
Lily Dale
Brie
J. Orin Waite
Orphans’ Court
Erie
Pennsylvania Bar Associations
Justice of the Peace
G.C. Graham
North
The
State Bar Association
John 2. Brooks
Handel and Where Fails the crim son Petal
The program by Mr. Wilson for Corry’s musical education includes Fantasie Impromptu Op. 66 Chopin Last Hope Gottschalk Oberon Transcription Leybach Last Rose of Summer Sudds and Trav erie Shuman.
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Tennyson
Wilson
Corry
Chopin
Gottschalk
Leybach
W. FT. Sudds
Shuman
Five Highway Patrol Officers Reassigned in State Shakeup
Lieut A J Oldham remains in charge at the Franklin sub station as Secretary John Kelly announces a broad reorganization. Five of six troop commanders are shifted to new posts on August 10 with several lieutenants reassigned to fill vacancies across Troops A B C D F.
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A. J. Oldham
Franklin
Ute State Highway Patrol
Secretary of Revenue
John Kelly
Apt. Chaves H. Quarles
WN. H. Snavely
P. ©. Miner
Rickaring
Ray Hoover
John Grance
A. H. Kratcky
HN. Miller
T. R.boste
B. Killian
B. C. Bear
B. A. Edle
Cornelius Warnshouse of Clymer Dies at Corry Hospital
Cornelius Warnshouse of Clymer died last evening at Corry Hospital about 7 25 after a long illness borne with his usual fortitude. He is survived by a daughter in law Mrs Henry Dilmus and two sisters Mrs Hannah Legters and Mrs William Croscurt and two brothers Garret Wayhouse and Elmer Warnshouse. Undertaker Spitzer of Clymer conducted the funeral arrangements.
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Cornelus Warnanouse
Clymer
Corry Hospital
Henry Dilmus
Slaters
Hannah Legters
William Croscurt
Garret Wayhouse
Elmer Warnshouse
Spitzer
Elymner
Single Men to Fill WPA Labor Gaps Says Board
State Emergency Relief Board officials said relief work can be solved by placing single men in WPA jobs. William Franklin, supervisor, noted most eligible workers are women or white collar, with single men barred if they support families. He claimed 500 single men could be provided to WPA immediately.
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State Emergency Relief Board
WPA
Wipa Jolly
Elie Lo
Willum Franklil
Tureau
Ti Wis
Duties Board
Efforts to Hush Star Suit Prove Futile in California
Mary Astor and former husband Dr Franklyn Thorpe renew legal maneuvers in a child custody dispute in Los Angeles. The case centers on Astor’s claim Thorpe was already married when they wed in Yuma Arizona in 1931 and raises questions from court seen in recent testimony.
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Los Angeles
Mary Astor
Franklyn Thorpe
Cicurt
Hollywood
Tates
Miss Astor
Yuma
Ariz
Picnic draws near two thousand at Grand Valley event
Nearly 2000 attendees from Grand Valley and nearby areas gathered for the 28th annual picnic near Crawford County. Principal speaker Ray Mattison of Pleasantville A M E Church addressed crowds on the theme Money Talks and What Does It Say. Henry H Bassett of Warren chaired the platform, introducing speakers including F C Lancaster of Meadville Odd Fellows Home. Music by Meadville's Odd Fellows Home bari and Wood Hick Orchestra of Youngsville accompanied dancing from afternoon into late evening.
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Grand Valley
Pichie
Crawford County
Ray
Mattison
Pleasantville
A. B
Henry H. Bassett
Warren
F.C. Lancaster
Oud Fellows Toms
Meadville
Odd Peltlows Orphans Home
Bari
Wood Hick Orchestra
Youngsville
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Eewin H. Dressel
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Perry Lines
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Glarion Interests
Erie County
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Chamber of Comments
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Prof. Wilson
Lily Dale Frauders
Lieut. Oldham
Cornelius Warnshouse
Montgomery Ward
Center St
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F. C. Chapin and Sons
N. Center St
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Rex
Atomatic
A-Rex
Pennsylvania Gas CO
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