Harr Praises Roosevelt Amid Recovery Contrast
Luther A Harr state secretary of banking told a Pottstown audience that recovery results from Roosevelt era policies. He contrasted March 1933 with December 1935, noting strong gains in banks, production, employment, retail buying, and stocks while warning conservatives fear dictatorship.
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U. S
Roosevelt
Luther A. Harr
Baring
Pottstown
America
United States
Quaero Club Holiday Party Hosts Christmas Gatherings
The Quaero Club held a Christmas party yesterday at Miss Mapion J. Skidmore’s home for members and guests. Nine ladies attended, sharing original sentiments and two Christmas stories read aloud, then adjourned to the Hotel Corry for a festive dinner amid splendid decorations.
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Mapion J. Skidmore
Quaero Club
Ong
Mias Skidmore
Anthony Scarlet
C. H. Geiger
Corry
Death Lurks in Homes Some Timely Suggestions
United States Bureau of Standards warned households about 881 home accident risks causing 94 000 deaths annually, ranking behind autos. A questionnaire targets stairs, lighting, rugs, clutter, waxed floors, tools, fire safety, matches, kerosene use, gas and electrical hazards, storage, and first aid to cut incidents.
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United States
First Baptist Bible School Meets for Fellowship and Honors
The First Baptist Church Bible School held a Tuesday evening gathering at the Ross home for fellowship, a business session, and officer elections. S. Monroe was honored for over fifteen years as Sunday School superintendent with a Schotlela Bible presented. finances were sound and funds pledged for new songbooks and floor coverings.
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First Baptist Church Bible School
Fred Ross
S. Monroe
Monroe
Wattsburg Man Gypped by Gypsy Trio
State police hunt three gypsies two women and a man in Erie county after multiple petty thefts. A Wattsburg area resident reported losing 12 dollars and Vernon Babcock of Erie said he was relieved of 16 dollars by the same trio after being hypnotized.
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Wattsburg
Erie County
J. M. MccCullough
Vernon Babcock
Erie
Burglars Enter Warren Church for Cash
Burglars gained entry to First Presbyterian Church between 9 p.m. Monday and early yesterday, breaking a fireproof cabinet to take about 300 dollars. Police, with no definite clues, suspect a broken window as the entry point. In Punxsutawney, thieves net about 600 dollars from the Spear Elks Home on North Findley Street, damaging multiple windows and the locking system during the early hours Monday.
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Warren
First Presbyterian Church
Punxsutawney
Spear Elks
North Findley Street
Central School District Formed After Sherman Vote
Sherman voters approve creation of a central school district by 408 to 201 at Sherman High School. First board elected includes Sidney L. Hart for one year, Andy Meder for two, Harold Walton for three, Ray Jones for four, and Laverne Wallace for five years, with three candidates for each term.
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Sherman, N
Dee, T
Sherman Anal
Sherman High School
Sidney L. Hart
Andy Meder
Harold Walton
Ray ©. Jones
Laverne Wallace
Hope Still Held for County TB Hospital Project
In Erie County a potential mandamus action may be filed to compel County Controller Harvey M. Villa to approve the tuberculosis hospital project. J Kenneth Winter of the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association says a court move before week’s end could let the Public Works Administration grant an extension for start, following guidance from the attorney general’s office.
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Erie
Next
Jay
Erie County
Harvey M. Villa
J. Kenneth Winter
Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association
Alloy General
Heikewige
Public Works Administration
Washington
Mayor Rossiter Sees Tax Boost Fight End in City Council
Mayor James F. Rossiter failed to secure an increase in the city’s millage, defeated after Finance Director Thomas Mehaffey branded the move a political gesture. Negative votes from Mehaffey Streets Director H Lee Munger and Parks Director Edward J. Allen followed a lengthy contest between city officials and boosters. The council also unanimously instructed City Solicitor Edward Murphy to file a complaint with the Public Service Commission against Pennsylvania Gas Co over alleged excessive pricing for service.
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James F. Rossiter
Thomas Mehaffey
Erie Ipprovement League
Mehafey
H. Lee Munger
Edward J. Allen
Rossiter
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Edward M. Murphy
Public Service Commission
Speaker Sarig Remains in Serious Condition
Wilson Sarig speaker of the state house of representatives is seriously ill in Reading hospital. Report says his condition is about the same and physicians hold back a definite prognosis.
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Sarig
Wilson
House of Representatives
Reading
Suri
Deer Attack Hurts Hunter During Mountain Hunt
Pec 11 Rey HM of Hyer shot a 7 point buck in the Hyer mountains below Fly net bridge. Thinking it felled he grabbed the horns. the deer sprang, throwing him fifty feet down the slope. He suffered scalp lacerations, a severe cut above the left eye, bruises, and a sprained left arm. He received surgical care from Dr. R A Werts and was later sent home.
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Benovo
Pec
Rey HM
Hyer
Hyhér
R.A. Werts
Hom
Roadwork Improvers Sought for Federal Aid Project
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a federal aid road improvement effort near Coilon Cornet aling with a 277 dollar figure and mentions of offices at E and secretary aid. The text is garbled, but references the expected support from federal agencies and an unsuccessful outcome.
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Coi Jan
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W.E. Phillips
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Presbyterian Church—Elks Home
Central School Area
Model Dairy Co
T. B. Hospital
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le Bakes
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