Final passage slated for war veteran bonus bills in House
United Press reports final passage of amended Myers bills providing a $50 million state bonus for veterans from World War I Spanish American and other wars. Each veteran earns $10 per month served up to $200 with provisions for widows children and surviving parents and estate distribution rules if a veteran has died or is incapacitated.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Del
House
Senate
Highland Towns drive backs new CWA projects and airport plan
The Highland Towns Association of Erie County launches a campaign to recruit members across Corry Union City Albion and other towns. The group backs several projects from amending bonus bills to action on a southern Erie county airport and farm price support as it eyes broad community involvement. Desmond, president, urges residents to join as local committees form to lead the drive.
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Nlon City
Wael
Highland
Erie County
J. J. Desmond
Corry
Orld City
Union City
Wainkoro
Albion
Highland Towns
Honestn
Highland Towns Association
Desmond
Taxi Strike to Be Arbitrated in Philadelphia Hearings
A threatened general strike by taxi drivers in the Philadelphia area was called off in favor of arbitration hearings before Dr. William M. Leisersop of the National Labor Board. Union officials said the move comes as grievances are reviewed in Washington while local employers are accused of firing workers for union activity. The walkout had led to violence. the board ordered an immediate end to the strike and urged drivers to abandon demands for a company union and for wearing union buttons.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Tuck Duivers
William M. Leisersop
National Labor Board
Labor Board
Washington
Philadelphia Rapids Transit
Monul
Small bank loan bills debated in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania lawmakers considered bills to allow banks to offer small loans. The measures would permit banks and brush companies to lend up to $800 with reduced fees, proposing a rate cut from about 20 percent to 1 percent. Bills were sent to banks committees awaiting legislative approval.
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United Press
Harrishurg
Andrew J. Sordent
Lizerne
Senake
Dan Auimy
Bud
Fees Bulli Act Jun Eninmnithees
Hivenver
Automobiles Licenses and Local Notices in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports 555 249 automobile licenses issued for 1924 up 13 000 from last year with Pullman Co of Chicago obtaining licenses for its cars in Pennsylvania. The junior control board issued 8468 liquor licenses to various categories. A boy 10 quarantined for scarlet fever. gas and electric system reports 63 986 729 units, up 7.3 percent. Tax stamp warning issued for untaxed beer and liquor with fines up to 25 or 10 days jail. Stock market dips. NRA reports gains in automobile industry with 25 100 new employees and payroll adds near 2 million since code. Fire alarms at Nichols property and Ajax Tron Works cause minor damage. Markets open in Washington storeroom. Kiwanis Christmas party at Hotel Corry. dam fund drives in Corry and Columbus advance with work starting at the dam site.
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Junior Control Board
Pullman Company of Chicago
Sennsylvsma
Approval of Sewer Intake Job Acknowledged and More CWA Projects
City officials were advised that four more Civil Works Administration projects have been approved by the state administrator. Projects include gutters on East Street and Spring Street, brick relaying on Maple Avenue, and a block of West Church Street. Officials await approval of extending the Sewer Lake from Myrtle to Seneca. Center Alley brick work, started last week, was paused by a material item dispute but should resume in a day or two. City Council expects rapid start on these jobs to employ local workers before week’s end. Senior High alterations planned Friday to merge ante rooms on the second floor into additional classrooms.
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Arthur ©. Vicary
East Itreet
Maple Avenue
Spring Street
Pleasant
Church Streets
West Church Street
First
Second Avenues
Myrtle Street
Seneca Street
Center Alley
Young People Hold Meeting At Local Brethren Church
The Young People division of the United Brethren in Christ Church met for a two fold session at LR Thomas home with thirty members of the Christian Ta Jeavor taking part in an hour long program of music study and devotions. An enthusiastic rehearsal of songs and dinner menus for the Corry delegation of the youth congress followed. A Christmas party with forty five participants closed the evening with games and pantomime scenes by five groups.
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The
United Brethren In Christ Church
LR. Thomas
Christian Ta Jeavor
Corry
Trie Conferente
Jforty
Ute
Win Finals in Bridge Play
Mrs 0 We Jones and Richard Smith won the east and west honors in the main contract fridge tournament, conducted weekly by Leonard Purihardt. Laatevens ing's party in the Name of Mr Burk hardt was attended byown enthusiasm, with awards to Mrs ones and Mr Brith and to Mind south and to Robert, Wilcck and Ann Burkehardt for east and west.
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We Jones
Richard *Smith
Awarns
Glenni Barker
H. A. Ajevander
Leonard Purihardt
Laatevensing
Burkhardt
Ones
Brith
wmAih
Robert, Wilcck
Ann Burkehardt
San Cura Ointment Promises Fast Burns and Wound Care
Antique drug ad touts San Cura Ointment as best for burns cuts and bruises with guaranteed relief and refund if unsatisfied. Claims quick healing for sores eczema pimples and piles with clay pot pricing and mail order offer from Thompson Medical Co Titusville Pennsylvania.
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San Cura
Ts Thompson Medical Co
Titusville
Aiyi-Ue
Son to be charged in Venango murder
Walter Witherup, 19, waited in Venango county jail to be arraigned on a murder charge in the shooting death of his father Clark Witherup. He described how the gun misfired while he cleaned it, how the body was moved by car 28 miles to Clarion and dumped into a creek, and the uncertain sequence of roads before authorities continued the investigation.
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Franklin
Dee
Venango County
Walter Witherup
Clark Withrup
Walter Jail
Theody
Clarion
Witherup
Udd
Kennerdell
Walter
Twenty Girls Guests at Holiday Party
Twenty girls from the city attended a Christmas party hosted by the Corry Business and Professional Women's Club at the Woman's Club house on Mott street. The event featured games, songs, recitations, and a festive tree, with refreshments of sandwiches, conies, and cocoa. The group received gifts and candy, organized by Inez Ritch, Hazel Merker, Lillian Murray, and Mrs. Marion Wayne, while Mayor F. T. England and others assisted with transportation.
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Corry Business and Professional Women’s Club
Mie
Inez Ritch
Hazel Merker
Lillian Murray
Marion Wayne
F.T. England
Walter Sweet
Charles Butters
The
Alexander and Company
College Women in Dinner Party
The College Women's Club in the Brick House hosted its annual Christmas party last evening. Twenty five members attended a 6:30 dinner followed by an auction and bridge. Guests included Miss Ruth Dahstrind Miss Margaret O'Hare Miss Mary O'Faré who had returned home for the holidays.
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Christa
College Women's Club
Honora
Ruth Dah'strind
Margaret O'Hare
Mary O'faré
Aleron
Jlg
CWA Funds to Promote Development of Music
Civil Works Funds may be used to aid unemployed musicians and actors in a nationwide recreational program. Administrator Hopkins favors a plan to develop leisure time activities, envisioning great orchestras nationwide and theatres and beer gardens. He says the plan is not yet fully developed and will be discussed with leading musicians and actors before adoption.
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CWA
United Press
Washington
Hopkins
America
Assailant of Girl 15 Shot by Escort in Suburb
A man identified as Meteling was shot and killed after an escort and the 15 year old girl drove away from a Bible class. The couple returned to the scene to tell police they had shot a man whose eye was struck by a bullet. Meteling had no official status in the village, and the couple led police to the body at the roadside near Shaker Heights.
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Young
Shaker Heights
Meteling
Ames
Earlie
Chtrch
A.W. Siomison
Pepner
Strike Threat Delayed in Soft Coal District
About 260 representatives of captive miners in Fayette County were urged by union officials to postpone a threatened strike until Thursday as the National Labor Board weighs the dismissal of militant leader Martin Ryan. District 4 President William Hynes and other officials pressed for action delay after a meeting discussing abandoning the checkweigh system at Colonial mine No. 4. Union teachers backing Ryan seek NLB speed in resolving the case.
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United Press Uniontown
Fayette County
William Hynes
District 4
Whited Mine Workers
America
Bellén
National Labor Board
Martin Ryan
Ag! Checkweigh Min Ab
Ryan
H.C. Frick Company
NLB
Caaé
St Thomas Women To Distribute Baskets
The St Thomas Church ladies held a benef card party at the K of C rooms with eleven tables. Prizes were awarded to Mrs George Kinley and Mrs Victor Dempsey. Cake and coffee were served by Mrs Harold Gragg and committee. Proceeds will fund basket distributions to needy families later in the week led by Mrs P G Wood Mrs Luke Graham and Mrs Cragg.
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Ladies of
St. Thomas Church
George Kinley
Victor Dempsey
Harold Gragg
P.G. Wood
Luke Graham
Cragg
Reward Offered for Stray Cattle and Horses in Tomilistone
A notice in the Tomilistone Avis mining camp reports a reward for strays. Citizens complain of stray cattle and horses roaming the area causing disturbance near the mining settlement. Authorities urge owners to claim and secure their animals promptly.
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Tomilistone
Avis
Ilys
Gold price unchanged at yesterday's price
Government fixes newly mined domestic gold at 34.08 dollars per ounce, unchanged from yesterday. London price 126 shillings 8 pence, equivalent to 332.64 dollars per ounce at 5.15 dollars per pound. Dollar remains at 60.69 cents.
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United Press
Washington
London
Gemre Seems To Produce Stones, Except The Diamond
Fragmented OCR text notes a claim that Gemre produces precious stones scientifically, except the diamond. It mentions hypotheses or juxtapositions about scientific methods and value, implying a discussion of gem production and uniqueness of diamonds within a scientific or marketing context.
Local primary races draw uneven turnout in Superi region
Voters faced mixed results as candidates contest gubernatorial and related races. Key figures include certain party contenders and regional committees amid ongoing debates on policies and public support across the district.
Fragmented OCR: unclear local news item
Fragmentary text with mixed letters and names. no coherent event, dates, or entities readable to form a proper news item.
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