Startling Facts For Pennsylvanians From Federal Survey
The Federal Committee reports that Pennsylvania had 5 12 political units for the 1932 fiscal year ending May 1 1932 with total operating costs of 451 925 600. Government blocks include state counties cities boroughs towns 2713 school districts 1574 townships 372 poor districts and the Delaware River Joint Commission. Per capita spending reached 70.13, with breakdowns for state government counties cities districts townships poor districts and the joint commission. Debt and valuation figures show rapid increases since 1922 and 1912, with levies rising to 370 671 775 in 1932 and per capita levies of 48 12. Total levies by sub-divisions list 61 971 878 for counties 191 811 890 for cities boroughs towns 155 120 408 for districts 19 747 056 for townships and 6 609 745 for poor districts.
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Delaware River Joint Commission
Publc
Sinkig
Shawn
Elvic
Loose talk of kidnap ransom costs and arrests
The piece reviews high ransom payments in notable kidnapping cases including Den ver 60 000 Mary McWlroy Kansas City 40 000 Hamm St Paul 100 000 Chicago 70 000 Albany 40 000 Oklahoma City 200 000 and San Jose 200 000 Bremer case. It notes the rising extortion crime, families harmed, and federal efforts led by the justice department to pursue arch villains with many convictions and ongoing trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Boettcher
Denver
Mary McWlroy
Kansasity
Hamm
John Factor
Chicago
O'Connell
Albany
Urschell
Oklahoma City
Brooke Hart
San Jose
California
Bremer
Department of Justice
Hayes
Tfe
Federal
Incii
Iiddapers
Twenty Years Ago in The Journal Files February 1914
New York towns shaken by a severe earthquake today and chickenpox outbreaks reduce attendance at Washington Street School. Hi B Weber leaves Gerry Electric Light for Texas to develop property. Atlante Refining plans a new plant and brick delivery arrives. A special Pennsy train visits for a brief official stop. Pete Playsle pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter and faces a short sentence. Ladies of Lady Franklin Lodge 140 head to Spartansburg to form a Rebekah lodge. Dell Darling plans Alexander's Ragtime Band appearance in Ol City. Buffalo train hits and kills a horse near the city. Suntor class invites for annual reception. Elks party last night with dancing and midnight refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Playsle
Michael Maghedich
Elgin
Palmer drives 1460 miles with 12 plates across states
Ralph Palmer of Pittsfield drove an automobile 1460 miles through 12 states with 1983 license plates. At Lennox, mile from home, a State Trooper arrested him. Palmer was fined 10.
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Pydtspiwld
Maas
Ralph Palmer
Pittsfield
Lennox
Sie Miley Fom
Palmer
Grappa Returns to Napa After 15 Years
The Italian Swiss colony announces the revival of grape-based brandy production in Napa California, bringing back a water white liquor prized by foreign born residents after a 15 year hiatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napa
Cali
America
Long Cigar Gift Delights Senate In Odd Moment
United Press reports Huey Long bestowed a long black cigar on Senator Hayden after he helped pass a compensation proposal for CWA patrol employees. Long then left with the unextinguished cigar, defying Senate rules against lit cigars on the floor. Also noted is a Navy plan to send eight Marines as embassy detail chauffeurs to Moscow, all failing physical exams due to unclear standards. The DC Juvenile Court qualification debate centers on the phrase learned in this regard, as interpretations differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Huey
Kingfish) Long
Senate
Hayden
Dem
Arizona
Arizonian
CWA
Patrolla
Ing- Fish
Louisiana
Long
Navy Department
Marine Corps
Airw
Moscow
Falling Tree Kills Child on Kent Farm Near Girard
John Rainer aged 12 was fatally injured when a tree being felled on the Kent farm near Girard fell and struck him. Arnold C. Kent and Geo Haney, cutting the tree, warned bystanders to keep away but the boy ran under the limb as the final blows were delivered. He died despite efforts to swing the tree away and save him.
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Fen
John Rainer
Biniwood
Girard
Kent
Arnold C. Kent
Geo. Haney
Fashion notes on medieval inspired spring footwear
Paris Styles Paris reports shoe designer Melle P. Page highlights medieval ring influences on spring sandals. White kid materials, discreet straps, and navy blue accents emerge as dominant trends, with foot flattery and cool styling touted for upcoming fashion.
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Paris
Melle P. Page
Perugia
Julenne
Honey
Page
Corn Shuck Rugs Market Grows in Springfield
Springfield reports efforts to establish a market for corn-shuck rugs. Women GWA workers are relocating to town as organizers aim to boost production and sales locally.
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Springfield
GWA
Hollywood gossip wrap coasts fame in wild Arizona ride
United Press Hollywood correspondent surveys a riot of film lore from Viva Ville to Laughing Boy retakes. It notes stars like Joan Crawford and Garbo, polo, golf, tax talk, and a Danish museum gift, with anecdotes on Bevery Hills winners and actors enduring props and weather.
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Hollywood
Calif
Russell Hopton
Jeanelle MacDonald
Dito Kruger
Jean Harlow
Joan Crawford
Rouben Mamoulian
Garbo
Arizona
Clare Gable
Beverly Hills
Agua Caliente
Elizabeth Allen
May ‘Odson
Edward Gore
Jimmy
Durante
Henry B. Walthall
Jean Hersholt
Royal Theatre Museum
Denmark
Jaylie Cooper
Itis
Aged Woman Fatally Burned in Bradford Fire
Mrs. Marie Young, 81, died after her night attire ignited from a stove fire in her home at 112 Chestnut Street Bradford. The incident occurred early Thursday. William Kearney summoned aid as she burned after waking for warmth. She succumbed at Bradford Hospital at 7 12 p.m. The burns covered her face arms legs and body.
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Hadford
Ken
Marie Young
Chestnut Street
Make Jelly for Needy Indianapolis Drive by Legion Auxiliary
A national jelly making campaign to aid poor relief will be sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, an organization of about 500000 women, it was announced. The initiative aims to gather jelly to support those in need in Indianapolis and beyond.
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Indianapolis
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Boys Fight Over Dog Bite Judgment In County Case
Superior Judge Clay Allen called the case a boyish clash over a neighbor’s dog. He awarded Clutch Custer $100 for bites suffered, marking a local dispute that drew on juvenile conduct.
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Clay Allen
Dogg
Custer
Hoarder Abandons Gold Outside Snoqualmie Postmaster
A frightened hoarder left a sack of gold coins valued at 1700 dollars on the porch of Otto Reinig, the Snoqualmie postmaster, after a government raid on gold hoarders was feared to be imminent.
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Snoqualmie
Wash
Igainst
Otto Reinig
Man Seriously Injured After Flywheel Incident Near Mt Jewett
A badly injured man, Harry Jackson, 47, of Mt. Jewett, is treated after being caught in a flywheel at an oil pumphouse. He was drawn into the wheel, tossed against a ceiling, and dragged before freeing himself. The temperature was twenty degrees below zero as he walked a mile to the power house for help.
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Harry Jackson
Mt. Jewett
Kane
Wes
Kine Summit
Tuckson
Walker
Niggurt Oil Company
Auto Stolen Amid Record Kane Cold At Bayard Street
A 1928 Ford was stolen at Bayard Street around 5 am on a night of Kane’s coldest record. Julian Banks of Durant City, owner, seeks how the thief managed to start the car in extreme frost as searches continue for the suspect in what is described as an extraordinary borough robbery.
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Rane
Feo
Bayard Street
Kane
Julian Banks
Durant City
Charles Butters Joins Alexander & Company Mortuary
Charles Butters, a well known local funeral assistant, has joined Alexander & Company for active duties. He recently graduated from Curry High School in 1927 and Cincinnati College of Embalming, completing a year with educational undertakings. Fullom retires from the firm, having been part of Alexander & Company since CL Alexander’s era. his future plans are not announced.
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Charles Butters
Comular Cory Young Man
Marke Pullom
Alexander & Company
Tous Mortitians
Ato
Bitters
Mr. Butters
Curry High School
Cincinnati College of
Fullom
Partney
CL Alexander
Presbyterian Ladies Meet In February Parlor Session
Severe weather kept a small but earnest turnout for the February meeting of the Ladies Aid Society at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Glenn Spencer was absent. Mrs. F. McCray chaired. Two birthdays were noted for Mrs. Alma Gardner and Mrs. Gilbert L. Boyd. The program featured a vocal duet by Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. H. B. Smith, a vocal solo by Mrs. Franly Cole, and a plang solo by Miss Claudia Place. Hostesses served the usual tea. Plans were made to entertain the church choir at the March meeting.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Glenn Spencer
F. , McCray
Alma Gardner
Gilbert L. Boyd
Boyd
H. B. Smith
Franly Cole
Claudia Place
Fb, Hepler
P, M, Nichols
HE Smith
J. Alexander
The Miser's Program Amulger Presentations
A distorted note claims Amulger’s 30 minute program is marred by deceit and greed as he lies to save money and boost his hoard. The fragment suggests a moral critique of his financial schemes and character.
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
Colegrove
Arthur Colegrove
National Advertising
Frey Kimball, Inc
New York
Bartlell
Milwaukee
Michigan Square
Stormfeltz-Lavely
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
FRENC
Republy
Alle
New York State
Third Ward
Washington Street
Supt Wilson
Hi B. Weber
Gerry City Electric Light Company
Aaredo
Texas
Atlante Refining Company
Yill
H. M. Carson
Pennsy
Supt. Gumbes
Renove
Lady Franklin Lodge
Spartansburg
Rebekahs
Dell Darling
Ol City
Alexander
James Davids
High Achowla
Elks
District of Columbia
United Press Statespondent
Whitman
Durand
Valentine
Keister
Mercury
Mark Fullom
Alexander and Company
Presbyterian
Van’s Auto Service
West South St
Corry, Pa
F.C. Chapin & Sons
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