Land price survey uncertain after wartime boom and bust
A 25 year study by Agriculture Department economists finds little chance of a land price boom since World War I. They chart land values from 1912 to 1937, noting earlier spikes, heavy debt, and declines during 1920, 1930, and 1933, with gradual recoveries into 1937 and a slight 1939 dip before resuming an upward trend.
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Ted Press
IGTON
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Wales
Two Overcome by Gas Case Fatal for Blind Man
In New Castle Pennsylvania a blind pensioner and a companion were found overcome by carbon monoxide at a drinking party funded by the pension check. George Kithra, 61, died, and George Krupa, 53, was hospitalized. Firemen could not revive Kithra. the two were discovered by neighbor Gene Rabies.
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New Castle
George Kithra
George Krupa
Kuhra
Kru
Beaverdam Club Notices and Local Socials
Beaverdam PTW meets February 6 at the Crowell home with all invited. World Mission Day service hosted by Mr and Mrs Mulgin Friday February 9 with United Brethren and Methodist society guests. Local residents note celebrations including Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchell 30th anniversary and Warren Proctor visiting Edinboro State Teachers College. Social visits from Rob ert Mulgin and others cited with neighbors hosting dinners and gatherings.
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Beaverdam Beaverdam
The
Beaverdam Ptw
James Crowell
Robert
Mulyin
United Brethren Missionary Society
Methodist Society
Society
Nist
Robert Mulgin
Fred Doolittle
Wattsburg
Walter Dissell
Lowville
Herbert Shreve
Robert Mitchell
Union City
Warren Proctor
Edinboro State Teachers College
Ivan Miller
Walter Proctor
Gerald Bagley
Rehovath
United Brethren Church
High School Bands Stage Fine Concert With Solos
The Corry and Cambridge Springs bands presented a joint concert with Wendell Gage on trumpet and Robert Stowe on baritone. Gene Parsons played the glockenspiel as the groups featured London Suite and Victor Herbert selections, closing with God Bless America and promising another collaboration next Thursday.
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Wendell Gage
Corry
Robert Stowe
Gene Parsons
Gorry
Cambridge Springs
Victor Herbert
Beav erham Socials Highlight Weekend Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Hervert Shreve, Clarence Bisbee, and the Cummings and Marsh families joined a Erie day trip. Don Lindberg and Clarence Slye hosted Sunday guests. Rev. Higley and Mrs. Higley visited Beav erham. Paul Daniels called on Leo Jones, and Sam Stultz and Carl Proctor hosted midweek gatherings.
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Hervert Shreve
Clarence Bisbee
W. A. Cummings
Floyd Marsh
Erie
Don Lindberg
Clarence Slye
James A. Higley
Little Cooley
Beaverham
Paul Daniels
Gerry
Leo Jones
Sam Stultz
Carl Proctar
Erie Announces $690,000 State Street and Highway Plan
Erie city and county will receive about $690,000 under a 1910 street and highway program announced by Streets Director Harry Klebes after a Harrisburg conference. The plan includes an overpass on Cemetery road, a subway under Penn Railroad for East 26th Street, resurfacing Pine Avenue, and widening West 8th Street. Funds depend on availability, with projects possibly starting this year and department improvements in 1941.
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Erie, Tech
Erie
Steets
Harry Elphes
Highway Department
Harrisburg
Cemetery Road
Powell Avenue
Rim Street
Buttsboread
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pine Avenue
City Lines
Uast
West 8Th Street
Wake Road
Seminole Drive
Kletes
Agha Department
Klebes
New Jersey Soliciters Move Behind Roosevelt Third Term
In New Jersey, Democrats push petitions to pledge a full Democratic delegation to support President Roosevelt for a third term. Charles Herhsenstein, Mayor Frank Hague aide and Democratic leader, filed the petition with Secretary Thomas A. Mathis yesterday.
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TREN
Ion Ore
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Charles He Herhsenstein
Frank Hague
Ifsey City
Biase
Thomas A. Mathis
Submarine Squalus Disaster Deemed Avertable
Secretary of Navy Charles Edison said the Squalus sinking might have been prevented if routine diving procedures had been followed. A naval court of inquiry absolved officers and crew of serious blame, citing a mechanical failure of the air intake valve as a key factor in the loss.
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Washington
Navy
Charles Edison
Naval Court of Inquiry
Warren County Potty Growers Adssntlation Officers Named
Warren February meeting elects Harry Long president for year. Officers include Arthur Paget Columbus vice president C P H Wiesthoff Warren secretary and John P Fens turmacher Warren treasurer. Directors plus Leslie Dodd Columbus John Jensen Jr Bear Lake W E Weatherby Russell Robert Mekhon Grand Valley Paw Duntley Gor yd en plus Steber Penstermacher Franti Warren. Association discusses seed buying and other problems.
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Warren
Warren County Potty Growers
Harry Long
Pittsfield
Arthur Paget
Columbus
C. P. H. Wiesthoff
John P. Fensturmacher
Assdciaton
Leslie Dodd
John Jen- Sen
Bear Lake
W. E. Weatherby
Russell
Robert Mekbon
Grand Valley
Paw Duntley
Goryden
Association
R. W. Steber
J. P. Penstermacher
Dy Franti
Kane Proud Of Big Snowfall At Twin Lakes
A Pennsylvanian report notes 83 inches of snow this winter in the Big Level area with daily snowfall across the past month. The Allegheny National Forest ranger station announced Twin Lakes road plowed to allow passage for winter lodging and visitors to the resort seven miles south.
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Kane
Pen
Yani
Dammany
Spring Water Company
Tultia
Allegheny National Forest
Twin Lakes
Mrs Margaret Kane Dies at Conneaut Ohio
Word has been received on the death of Mrs Margaret Kane, widow of the late Mrs Catherine Maloney, of this city, which occurred at her home in Conneaut Ohio, Wednesday. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Kane were finalized here today.
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Margaret
Catherit Maloney
Cunseuul
Ohio
Maloney
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Root’s Furniture Store
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