WPA completes 240 projects in Pennsylvania by December
Harrisburg December 18. The Works Progress Administration reports that 240 projects were completed in Pennsylvania since September. By December 1, 2,847 projects were operating, employing 213,240 men and women, with federal wages totaling 1,960,671.76 dollars. Most counties near saturation, Allegheny and Philadelphia still not fully absorbed, with full absorption expected by January 1.
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Harrieburg
Works Progrens Administration
Pennsylvania
Edward J. Jones
WPA
Devemher 1St
Eller Rolls
Fedral
Jonas
Allegheny
Philadelpha
Jones
WIRA
Cory Industries Brighten Outlook Rostrum Signals New Hope
Industrial gains in Cory spark optimism as a six day week possibility appears for lange n Industries with orders ensuring steady work. A plant delivered a record twelve carloads of IS products last week, while several local factories show improving activity. WPA talks surface on funding a storm sewer project though tax millage concerns persist. New school board members show strong oversight of expenditures. Christmas decorating contests revived past generosity by clubs, with a big party planned for over two hundred underprivileged local children. The Haniel Clark Company property sale to Davison Togie Tubber Company promises redevelopment and renewed industry in the Third Ward. Community hopes the new venture will open the plant and spur growth.
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Langen Industries
Corry
Works Progress Administration
Coumcil
WPA
Council
the Elks
Yall
Haniel Clark Company
Davison-Togie ‘Tumbber Company
Yypars
Hdnils Ab Pegans
Public opinion wary of big corporations study urges honesty
M Chester, president of General Foods, calls for a national educational drive to show how large companies contribute to growth. A survey of 8000 people reveals broad concern over wages, treatment of workers, taxes, and government regulation. Despite unease, the mood stems from recent crises, and the campaign must prove abuses are ending.
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M. Chester
General Foods
Minor Powers Back League Use to Pressure Ethiopia Peace
The small states in the League of Nations push for Ethiopian restraint, using protests to influence policy. They seek leverage from League principles to safeguard sovereignty, even as big powers pursue their own interests. World publicity accompanies these actions, highlighting the role of weaker nations.
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League of Allons
England
France
Italy
Europe
Ethiopia
Suy‘ender
Peace of Nations
Weather Permitting Skips To Film If Sun Fails
Hollywood notes reveal how weather calls command film production. Studios issue epil sheets listing casts and crews and mark exterior shoots as weather permitting. When sun fails, shoots move to sound stages to protect budgets and ensure scene matching.
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Hollywood
Galif
Filmland
Heiress Pamela Sayguard’s Will Leaves Augusta Heiress Major Gift
In a Boston will, Pamela Sayguard bequeaths 25090 dollars to Maude Rockwood Whitman of Augusta, a niece. The will was published and Whitman died shortly after, altering the bequest status.
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Bay
Augusta
Pamela Sayguard
Boston
Maude Rockwood Whitman
Whitman
Trinidad Changes Stamps Point of Brain
Philetists expect a new stamp issue after 22 years with a delayed sale planned. Officials announce a limited release, urging collectors to watch for a forthcoming sales date and details.
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Trinidad
St. Eyda
Isgie
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files December 18 1915
A look back at events in the area two decades ago notes an embargo on shipments for export by railroads including the Erie and Pennsylvania following a heavy snow storm. David York, longtime resident of Wayne Township, dies after a period of illness. Clymer discusses four prominent citizens charged with gambling. Local students return home for the holiday season from Beechwood School, Himira College, Carnegie Tech, and University of Akron. Joe Oshorne and Franklin Babbitt travel home from college for Christmas break.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Ruth Smith
Mar-jorie Auer
Florence Whittlesey
Virginia Waggoner
Beechwood School
Kenkingstown, Pa
Katherne Biston
Himira College
Hthel Whittlesey
Howard Haykins
Carnegie Ech
Pittsburgh
Star Signals Octavine December 20 1936 Forecast
The reading highlights favored birthdays October 12 to 30 and promises morning luck for big tasks, afternoon challenges, and evening trouble. It suggests a glass-related profession for favored births and notes potential advancement in November 1936, with cautions on rashness and disputes around June 10 1936.
Washington P P A Program Thursday December 19
The Washington P P A will hold its general meeting Thursday December 19 in Room Four. Ute pupils perform Welcome Santa is the King in Room 1 The Greeting Cards Boys Room The Dolls Christmas Tree Girls Room 1 Christmas Radio Station Room 2 Santa Finds Our Toys Best Room 3 Christmas Exertise Room 3 Christmas in the Land of Nod Room 4
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Washington P. P. A
Washington P.P. A
Richard Joy
Paris Fashion Shifts Toward Velvet and Black Evening Attire
Paris reports mark a shift from bare decolletage to tailored midnight suits in velvet and dull black. Sleeveless black crepe gowns with silver accents, velvet capes, and silver accessories appear, while the tailored evening suit offers versatile options. Blanke returns to favor for evening wear amid bright robes.
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Paris
Cuttera
Fitters
Mannikins
Couburieres
Pa Democratic Women Join In Dinners January 8
Pennsylvania's Democratic women join in the Jackson Day dinners marking the opening of the Democratic Presidential campaign. Edyth B DeWitt directs county workers to support the events and broadcast speeches via radio nationwide.
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Pennsylvania
Wross
Edith B. DeWitt
State Committee
Roosevelt
DeWitt
Anna O'Des Murphy
Fedstalign of
Democratic Women
Scratton
Kiwanis Club to Host Boys at Christmas Party
Kiwanis Gib members will entertain a group of boys at the annual Christmas party to be held at the Hotel Corry Thursday evening at 6:30. A special program and a Christmas tree with gifts are planned for the guests. Mrs. R. B. Mosier traveled to Brie this morning for a Bay visit.
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Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Gib
Hotel Corry
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