Weather, meetings, and local notices from Marion area
A wind storm caused property damage at Kurtz Furniture and a dog attack injured a Marion street child but with no serious injuries. WPA workers advance gravel work west to Wattsburg. Local meetings include a Groundhog Day they and a Board of Education gathering tonight. A deputy IRS agent will assist with tax returns February 23 24 and 25. Weather notes report 46 degrees and 37 day highs, with a holiday at the state capitol impacting payroll.
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Internal Revenue
State Leaders Among Guests at Gathering
Rev Mark Depp of Christ Episcopal Pittsburg will speak at the annual M M A dinners in First Methodist church this evening. The event includes plans for Elu rooms for youth and adults, reports from Hi Y and Tri Hi Y clubs, composition contest winners Janette Foster and Pauline Hahac, and singing led by Carlton A Chaffee. Philo G Dix of the Pennsylvania YMCA will attend as guest of honor.
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Mark Depp
Christ ‘Methodial Episcopal Church of
Pittsburgh
M_ H
Depp
Barry
Gra
Janette Foster
Peulne Hahac
Concord School
Corry
Claire Caster
Mildred Nichols
Tri-Hic
Wendell Haines
Ith
Gra-Y
Annnounees
Carlton A. Chaffee
Jewell Hasbrouck
Erie County To Decide Policy On Valuations
ERIE COUNTY. Feb. 18. A policy for setting county valuations for the year will be reviewed Tuesday afternoon by Pokorski County officials and Solicitor Jacob Held. The dispute centers on what basis to fix the 100 percent sale value. Pokorski argues the assessment should not reflect distressed sales or inflated prices, insisting current county practice of about 60 percent of value is wrong. commissioners back his view.
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Eri
Viecesmnents
John Pokorsihin
Pokorski
Andounty
Jacob B. Held
Potorski
Crash injures man in St Marys town
Leo Bream 43 of Kersey died after being struck by a car in St Marys on Saturday. The incident occurred about 11:15 PM in Kersey. Driver James Marcolio of Ridgway reported stopping and rendering aid before Bream died Sunday at 1 AM at a local hospital. County coroner Dr J G Hayes investigated the crash.
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St, Marys
Leo Bream
Kersey
James Marcolio
Short Street
Ridgway
J. G. Hayes
Brettin
Marcolmio
ACED MAN TOPPLES INTO FRENCH CREEK
A Franklin resident wandered along Howard street and tumbled into French Creek. He was found soaked and exposed near the bank by Elk street residents who alerted police. He identified himself at the station and was taken home by car after exposure fears and a bitter wind. He claimed someone had taken money and he planned to fetch a taxi.
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Franklin
Howard Street
French Creek
Dazeu
Elk Street
Sloan
Bentley speech on Lincoln at Corry Bible Class
C S Bentley spoke on Abraham Lincoln at the Corry Men's Bible Class at the Salvation Army Citadel on Washington Street. The address reviewed Lincoln’s life focusing on character and moral aspects, with a men's quartet providing music.
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Abraham Lincol
Regula
Corry
Salvation Army
Citadel
Washington Street
C. S
Bentley
Lincoln
George Thoms
George Stowe
G. T. Bergman
Merril Lilie
St Marys CCC Officer dies in second crash
Captain FE Jelen of Renovo died in St Marys hospital after injuries from a January 21 automobile crash that killed Mrs B C Ryan of St Marys. Jelen suffered a fractured pelvis and ribs plus pneumothorax. Mrs Jelen remains hospitalized. Funeral arrangements at Sacred Heart Church pending relatives in California.
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Lynch
St. Marys
California
Sacred Heart Church
St Marys
Jelen Wesse
Indian, Pa
Jelen
Renovo
St. Marys Hospital
Erie Man Leaves Estate Of $30 009 In Will
Joseph Kuna of 720 Parad Street died February 5 leaving an estate probated Saturday valued at $20,000 with personal property about $85,070 and real property valued at $500. Widow Blanche Ding named executor. The estate is to be divided among the widow three sisters Ida Strhist Mary Warfel Hannah Blenner and two brothers Christ Kunz and John Kunz.
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Wrib
Joseph ¥. Kuna
Parad Street
Blanche Ding
Ida Strhist
Mary Warfel
Hannah Blenner
Christ Kunz
Crowds Turn Out At Corey's Ice Rink In Bennsylvania
A large weekend crowd skated at Corey's Ice Rink the biggest in western Bennsylvania. Good weather and a favorable wind kept the surface solid as hundreds over Saturday and Sunday enjoyed outdoor skating. The rink, free to all, benefits from public subscription and support from Howard J. Sheen and Thomas Roelofs.
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Olinday
Corey
Benn Sylvania
Ike
Wien
Corry
Tink
Howard J. Sheen
Thomas Roelofs
Fatal Stabbing Ends Quarrel in Versailles
Police investigated after a quarrel in Versailles led to the fatal stabbing of Harry Brady, 22, by John B. Blick, 55, who claimed he was disturbed by high heels. Bernice Brady, 21, was involved as the wife of the victim. WPA workers reportedly present.
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United Press
Versailles
John B. Blick
Siul Black
Harry Brady
WPA
Black
Bernice Brady
Heat Death Trial Set to Open February 27 in Philadelphia
Former Philadelphia county prison officials including ex Superintendent William B Mills and eight guards will face trial February 27 on murder and manslaughter charges linked to the heat deaths of four inmates. Assistant District Attorney John A Boyle disclosed the date.
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Philadelphia
William B. Mills
Philadelphia County
Rial
Mooney Enters Home After Gall Bladder Illness
Tom Mooney, pardoned labor prisoner, was confined to a friend’s home in Los Angeles on February 1, with a recurrent gall bladder ailment. He will undergo a major operation soon after his illness appeared Saturday, causing cancellation of his planned speaking engagements for Warren K. Billings.
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Los Angeles
Tom Mooney
Friends
Mooney
Warren K. Billings
Miller Sentenced to Huntington for Theft
Payid A. Miller, 22, of 49 Second Avenue Union City, pleaded guilty to larceny before Judge William J. Hirtal Brie last week and was sentenced to the Huntington reformatory for suitable period. He was linked to a theft of $160 from Hugh Stewart’s residence and was arrested after police traced his automobile purchase in Erie. The Erie case led to additional arrests. Miller appeared in open court and accepted the sentence.
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Payid A. Miller
Second Avenue
Union City
Seere
Columbus
Wiliam J. Hirt al Brie
Huntingdon Reformatory
Miller
Erie
Judie Hirt
Ndt
School Board Meeting Tonight at District Offices
The school board meets in regular session this evening in the basement offices. President J R Dearng will report on the State School Directors' convention in Harrisburg. Remainder of business is expected to be routine.
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Eat Ducatumn
J. R. Dearng
Harrisburg
Crawford County tax millage cut for second straight year
Crawford County commissioners lowered the 1939 tax rate to eight mills, marking a 20 year low and saving taxpayers about $85,000 this year and $115,000 over two years. The cut was funded by a $190,000 cash balance carried from the 1928 budget, with operating income set at $609,000.
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Crawford County
Meadville
Wesley G. Retine
Arthur Named President of Talon Factory
Meadville February 1 Arthur was elected president of Talon Inc a world famous fastener maker at a special meeting of the Sorporation board of directors. He had served as vice president and interim head previously Lewis Walker was elected to the overseership vacated by Arthurs removal and M Sami Tronager named to fill the vice presidency and other posts amid fiscal arrangements in Chicago.
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Meadville
Willison
Arthur
Talon, Inc
Yamfire Tirers
The
Sorporalion
Iirerim
Sirens Wallace
Dr Walker
Cin
Lewis Walker
Lewla Walker
Chicago
M. Sami Tronager
Thor
PK. Poulton
Teasures
Artie
Talon
Trou
Romaani
Menilville
Salem
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Donald Small
Marion Street
Pennsylvania
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Herbert Hoover
John D. M. Hamilton
National Republican Club
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Kansas City
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Alex Jarecki
Corryiles
George M. Cohan
Taylor Holmes
Treasuy Mongenthau
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President Roosevelt
West Coat
London
Bureau of Business Research
University of Pittsburgh
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Knights of Columbus
Motor Pace
Philo G. Dix
J.D. Elmendorf
Central West District
Butler
Erie County
Buy Mutual Fire and Casualty Insurance
Mutual Fire and Casualty Insurance Companies
Theo P. Williams
Barlow
East Main Street
C. S. Bentley
Costa Rica
C.C.C
E. J. Jelen
Bear Creek
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