Heat and Rail News Span Erie To Pittsburgh
The week ending August 13 saw a 12 percent rise in electric output for Associated Gas and Electric System, while the American Railroads data showed 777,344 revenue freight cars loaded, up 1 percent from the prior week and 40,804 or 5 percent from last year. Civil service exams in August cover unemployment compensation positions. PA boiler insurance notes urge clarity on law. A parade of local items includes garage renovations, a state convention in York, and Mrs. Roosevelt’s Chautauqua talk. weather forecasts call for heat relief with showers midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of American Railruads
Wweele Easling
Wweele
Division of Unemployment Compensation and Employment Service
Department of Labor and Industry
Academy High School
Erie
Paul L. Glatzert
Pennsylvania Scenic State Promoted For Year Round Travel
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania as a grand industrial yet scenic state rich in natural beauty. It highlights mountains from the Poconos to the Alleghenies, vast lakes, forests, and farms, plus historic sites where Congress met and the Liberty Bell rang. A constitutional celebration runs through September as the State Publicity Commission urgesPennsylvanians to explore the Keystone State. Australia plans Olympics with 19 nations preparing teams for the February event marking 150 years since federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Union
Pennsylvania
United States
Svenis
Ous
Blue Ridge
Penn
Mecca
Commonwealth
Continental Congress
William Penn
Sea Banes Apts
Erie WPA Rolls Cut by 700 in District by Sept 15
State WPA Administrator J Banks Hudson announced that 700 Erie district WPA workers will be dropped by September 15. About 27 of the 700 are on Erie County projects with the rest residents of the area. Projects in progress will be terminated and workers reassigned as needed to meet efficiency goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
J. Banks Hudson
WPA
Albert G. Meier
Brit
Erie County
Planchie
Myruey Gal
Tre
Mercer
Carelul
Pennstvinis
Banka Hudson
Mitchell Family Reunion At Cambridge Springs In 1938
About one hundred descendants of Nathan Mitchell gathered Wednesday at the UK home of Mo and Mrs Harry Mitchell near Cambridge Springs to renew ties. A community picnic, a maple shaded lawn setting, and a printed genealogy in josephine form were shared with attendees. Officers elected: Mr Ped Babcock president, Mr E H Blair vice president, and Mrs C L Warner secretary. A vote of thanks went to the Mitchells for hospitality with plans to meet again August 1938 near Waterford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Mitchell
Harry Mitchell
Cambridge Springs
Porter Matteson
Columbus
Ohio
Ped Babcock
Eve
E. H. Blair
Union City
C. L. Warner
Waterford
Mitchell
Roscoe Mitchell
Moody Students Married Here at United Brethren Church
Misgquioreneg H Howles daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Howles of Columbus married Hubert W Blanchard son of G L Blanchard of Corry in a Moody Bible Institute wedding at United Brethren in Christ Church Rev H R Harris officiated. Bride wore a white crepe dress with trim and accessories. They left by bus for Chicago TL to resume residence and study. Both graduates of Columbus High School. Blanchard preparing for gospel ministry. Friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misgquioreneg H. Howles
Lester Howles
Columbus
Hubert W. Blanchard
G. L. Blanchard
Corry
United Brethren In Christ Church
H. Ray Harris
Familles
Chicago
Moody Bible Institute
Blanthard
Columbus High School
Blanchard
National Bank of Carry
Experts to be called in drowning tragedy inquiry
In Bru Aug 21 Assistant Life Fire Attorney Sam Roberts announced that boat operators will be summoned to determine negligence in a bay drowning. A coroner's jury, after six survivors testified, could not decide if the accident was accidental or negligent and asked for an expert opinion to clarify the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRU
Life Firv
Samy] Roberts
Riggs Faces Budge In Newport Casino Singles Final
Robert L. Riggs and Don Budge meet in the 37th Newport Casino singles championship final. Riggs, a recent champion, edged past Bryan Bitsy Grant in the semifinals, while Budge defeated Iren Les Angi in the other semifinal to set the matchup in Newport, R. I. on the August date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Riggs
Don Budge
Newport
R. J
Robert L. Riggs
Iren Les Angi
Donal Judge
Newport Casino
Inday
Rude
Asnatenr
Bryan M.bitsy
Grant
Atlant
Amyl
Truck Accident Near Merchants Corners Affects Corryite Resident
A 95 year old East Pleasant Street resident, Passiale Reni, was injured when a dump truck backed over him during road work east of Merchants Corners near Spartansburg. Reni, directing a driver, was crushed beneath rear wheels but survived with a minor arm injury as soft ground prevented fatal crushing. The incident occurred while dirt was being moved at the work site.
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Passiale Reni
East Pleasant Street
Corry — Hospital
Corry
Merchants Corners
Spartansburg
Reni
Plan Country Club Smoker at Corry Next Friday
A smoker at Corry Country Club is planned for next Friday evening with talks by Sheriff Dell Darling County Commissioner Thomas Figuley and Tony Layall among others. Attorney Walter Sente serves as general chairman. The event will cover reorganizing the club and includes a social program with cards and a shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan Country Club
Corry
Sountry Club
Dell Darling
Thomas Figuley
Tony Lay
Corry Country Club
Walter Sente
William Smith Heads State Legion in Rehabilitation Drive
William Smith appointed head of the State Legion in a move extending rehabilitation efforts. The article notes policy aims including aiding orphans of persuasive luring and restoring historic sites such as Washington's Brandywine headquarters, with endorsements and committee members named from the National Rehabilitation Administration and Department Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
STATE
Legion
Rage
Washington
Brandywine
GF Tosks
National Rehabilitation Administration
T ‘He Department
Jay
Jay Itas
Pay Line
Hamilton
Artie Ieaved
MPM
Pittshurst
Ay Lere Werty-Wort
Mare Atak
Phtston
Liston A
Muttem C Watson
Foliar
Yuan
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Lawrence ‘Airport
Associated Gas
C. S. Wallace
First Avenue
Roger Israel Polk
Secon
American Legion
York
Henry H. Houston
Germantown
Philaelphia
Aero ‘Supply Manufacturing Company
Mid-Way Park
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown Malleable Company of
Jamestown
Coury
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chautauqua
White House
Allegheny College of Meadville
Tate John DL. Porkey
Pittsburgh
Young Democratic, Clubs of
Indiannapolis
John G. O'Connor
Kane
Donald Briggs
Warren
Fred Wilt
Greensburg
Fier
Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
North
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Hugh A. O'Hare
Pennsylvania Medical Journal
Joan Flanigan
W. T. Grant Company
Bittsburgh
Tain
Penna
Australia
Sydney
Ninetven
MOODY
Montgomery Ward
Corryite
Tedeke
Per
E. Doane Hardware
Willan Smith
Prissytawney
L. White
Department of Public Assistance
BRIF
Chris Aminat
le White
Iver
Tim Bevaygstein
Prilay
Fitibie
Foieenainisa
Ak Way Fouishon
Wragenyiumy
Isis
Frank C.chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Federal Reserve System
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