Warren Rural Electric enjoys sharp growth
The Warren Electric Cooperative of Pittsfield marks its second anniversary since lines energized August 20, 1940. It now serves 488 consumers along 170 miles in Warren and Erie counties, up from 414 in the first month. Revenue per mile in June 1947 stood at 11.57, with a 45 percent rise since start. Farmers on the lines report increased use of electric equipment while per consumer energy use averaged 72 kilowatt hours per month in 1942. The program began September 8, 1999, and was funded by a 187,000 loan. construction began January 4, 1940 for 161 miles of line at 119,345. REA loans totaled 166,904. The coop’s impact includes enabling farming with less labor and supporting war-time needs by expanding rural electrification.
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Jno Reduction Likely In Erie's 43 Tax Rate
Erie officials predict no cut in the 14 percent mill tax rate for 1943 despite an increased city assessment. Finance Director Joseph C. Martin said the current rate rests on a $15 million assessment before December budget actions removed over $1 million worth of city properties from tax rolls. The note of regional geography remains unrelated to the fiscal item.
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Erie
Ere
Joseph C. Martin
Martin
Emergency Bridges Not Adequate Says Hughes
Harrisburg reports state officials doubt small wooden bridges replacing flood spans will be adequate. Secretary La Mont Hughes laments steel shortages slow permanent builds as floods wash away temporary structures while Forests and Waters notes record damages from current disasters. He cites 150 bridges destroyed or damaged, about 2 million dollars in losses, with thousands of workers shifted to road maintenance and preexisting projects stalled by federal bans.
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Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Lamont Hughes
Sud Njust
Department of Forests and Waters
Maren
Hughes
Ferlore
Pennsylvania farm column on potato blight spreads statewide
Harrisburg August reports wet weather hinders spraying and fuels a potato blight statewide. Secretary Light notes vine growth strong but blight threatens the crop with best areas in Somerset County suffering worst in 28 years. Crop reports cite good corn, disappointing wheat, rot issues from wet storage, and promising tobacco with July weather boosting apple and peach crops.
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Harrisburg
State Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
John HM. Light
Somerset County
C. C. McDowell
Ofer Department
Fedestate Crop
O Connor Machine Company Expands Sheffield Plant
Aug 20 Sheffield Pa the O Connor Machine Company is adding to the present shop to house more workers. J M O Connor leads a large workforce as the new addition will require more employees. The new office building, recently completed, is ready for occupancy. The company remains one of Sheffield s leading industries.
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O'Connor Machine Company
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Derrick City Woman Found Strangled in Derrick City Home
Mrs Ella Carlson Greer 32 wife of Edgar R Greer of Derrick City was found dead Tuesday afternoon at one o clock in the Derrick City home She was last seen at about 1120 in the morning and was found entangled by a clothesline suspended from the attic stairway Coroner Thomas R Clark issued a suicide certificate but the family suspects a possible accident linked to the clothesline Also mentions a large peanut production increase over 1841.
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Ella Carlson Greer
Edgar R. Greer
Derrick City
C. Edward Carlson
Spruce Avenue
NO SPRINGS FOR UPHOLSTERING AFTER NOW
Jamestown August 20 The manufacture of upholstered furniture with springs will stop November 1 and modification of the War Reduction Board order seems unlikely according to local manufacturers. Five local plants employing 500 persons are affected as government contracts are included in the stop order. Earle Gribtaliet reports 790 manufacturers nationwide will halt spring furniture production valued at 450 million dollars annually. Alternatives include closing plants, converting to other products, or making less upholstered furniture.
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Jamestown
War Reduction Board
Earle Oribtatllet
Jamestown Royal Up
National Association of Parniture Manufacturers
United States
Accidental Plunge Death At West 17th Street Home
Erie coroner's jury ruled Henbert Winkins died accidentally on July 24 after falling down stairs at 138 West 17th Street. District Attorney Laub closed the inquest after reviewing evidence with Assistant D A Wayne Gleetan. multiple witnesses testified including Frank Swift who witnessed portions of the incident.
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Henbert
Winkins
Rankin Avenue
Lawrence Park
West 17Th Street
Wayne Gleetan
Mickey Burton R. Laub
Frank Swift
Swift
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