Christmas Seals urged for holiday mail nationwide
Col. Mary W. Shoemaker, Christmas chairman for Pennsylvania, urges all postal carriers and customers to support the annual Christmas Seal sale. The program raises funds to fight tuberculosis, tracing back to the idea by Danish clerk Einar Holboell in 1904 and adoption in 1907. Buyers may adjust the number of seals and use the return envelope for easy distribution and ordering.
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Pennsylvania
Col
Ary W. Shoemaker
Ia Wing
Istmas
Einar Holboell
Copeneen
Denark
Col. Shoemaker
Sheffield Boy Shot in Foot
A 12 year old Sheffield boy, Piniw, was shot in the right foot by a 22 calibre bullet while at play. He and 14 year old Clinton Robinson were near a glass factory when Robinson’s companion reportedly carried a single-shot 22 rifle. Police Chief Secor investigates conflicting versions of the incident and the boy remains hospitalized at Kane Community Hospital.
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Shefpiniw
Getapanén
Mlernogi
Michel Meldovan
Michael Meldovan
Kane Community Hospital
Secor
Clinton Robinson
Sherman- Robinson
Robinson
Bell Warns Of Monoxide Gas Alarm Device
A device that rings a bell when carbon monoxide levels rise in garages was demonstrated at the American Conference on Occupational Diseases and Industrial Hygiene in Cleveland Ohio.
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Bell
Cleveland
Four teachers approved for night classes at school
The Board of Education, led by Supt. Ralph S. Dewey, named four instructors for the evening vocational classes to run five to six months. Wissinger earns 3.50 per hour and Edinger Connors and Wingert 2.00 each, salaries fully reimbursable under federal and state vocational funds.
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Board of Education
C. E. Shoop
Ralph S. Dewey
Harry G. Wissinger
Norman J. Edinger
John Connors
Carl L. Wingert
Wissinger
Stoker
Concord
Robert Pierce
Eric Stoker and Engineering Corporation
First. Ward
Malide H Barnes
Baressi
Messrs
Deariy
Morton
Concord P. T. A
Eill
Association
First Ward
Bull causes no damage in shop
United Press reports a bull named Royalist Dandy Victor from Twin Oaks Farm Morristown New Jersey was led through a china shop by Fred War ing an orchestra leader after a football wager. The bull and both men escaped serious harm with no glassware broken.
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United Press
NEW York
Victor
Twin Oaks Farm
Morristown
N. J
Fred Waring
Walt
Paul Douglas
Nat
NYA Plans Meetings to Aid 18 24 Year Olds in PA
National Youth Administration schedules meetings in several Pennsylvania communities before Christmas to broaden employment opportunities for youths aged 18 to 24. NYA head Walter S. Cowing says cooperation with local groups will boost job placement and vocational training for the Pennsylvania quota of about four million unemployed youths nationwide.
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Syauimee Suverese
National Youth Administration
Pennsylvania
America
NYA
Walter S. Cowing
Cowing
Waterford Man Denied Parole as Judge Refuses Stay
Erie county judge declines parole for Gary F. Wilcox of Waterford who is nearing transfer to the Allegheny workhouse for an additional year, after pleading guilty to breaking and entering and receiving stolen goods. Wilcox’s attorney requested parole. the judge denied. Also noted: Paul Kowalski sentenced to 60 days for stealing honey from a bee nest in Harbertville after serving 29 days. Perle Chaple and Edward Barnett mentioned in related proceedings.
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Erib
Blur le Swans
Gary F. Witcox
Waterford
Allegheny
J. Pyank Graff
Armstrong County
Tenced Wilcox
Erie County
Jeny
Wilcox
Wendell R. Good
Evans
Paul Kowalski
Easton Street
Cass
Harbatervel
Kowalski
Ice County
Conestable Perle Chaple
McKean
County tax plan sparks debate on gasoline revenue split
County Comptroller Harvey Willis warned that by 1943 a gasoline tax cut would reduce county revenue. He estimated the county faces about 1500000 in annual gas tax funds and noted 690000 in indebtedness to be paid this year. Willis argued the city cannot be given a share while county bills remain unpaid and road bond payments loom.
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Harvey Me Willis
Conway
Willis
Tio
Ety
Brother's Fight Leaves Erieaste In Serious Injuries
In a fight Sunday at 148 East 19th Street, Erieiste sustained serious injuries. Walter Hammond suffered facial lacerations and head injuries, received forehead wounds, and was treated and released. The incident prompted assault and battery charges against William John.
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Filey
East
Steel
Tony
St. Vingent’s Hospital
Heather
Walter Hammond
Bie Pont
Engoud
Sunda
Lake fishing season to close December 20th
Dunkirk reports the commercial fishing season ends December 20 in line with state Conservation rules. No attempts observed to extend the date. The 1940 season opens March 4 with small catches of blue pike and herring and generally low hauls by local tugs.
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Dunkirk
Anne
Deer Hunter Wounded By Stray Bullet Near Macy
Ridgway December 12 a stray rifle bullet struck hunter Ralph Serent 54 of McKeys Rocks injuring him during a hunting party between Macy and Emporium. He was taken to St Marys hospital in satisfactory condition with a wound to his body.
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Ridgway
McKeys Rocks
Kaul Memorial Hospital and Marys
Sweett
Truman
Macys
Emporium
St Marys ‘Hospital
Albert
Mcitees Books
Advance Plans for Job Mobilization
Advance plans outline continued mobilization to boost employment, supporting current workers and those awaiting relief funds. The aim is broader recovery for industry and business and to aid spreading benefits as the economy improves.
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National Bank OF Corry
Federal Deposit Sheurange Corporation
Weahington
Elmer L. Evans
G. E. Wilcox
Erieste
Brother
William John
Golf Arin Wih
Buick
Suise Mmtel
Super
Jemela Etm Alleaves
W. W. Waterhouse
Corry Motor Sales
West Main
Tores
Jane Parker
Brazil
Nutley Nut
Frankfurters
Callies Sauer Kraut
Beneft
Helena
North Center Street
Arias
Ryoka
Powell Motor Company
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