County Education Relief Classes Hit by Suspension
About 4 500 persons attend county free education classes with 41 500 affected in Erie county. County director Milon L. Brown told the board the emergency program suspension may be brief and many teachers volunteered to continue voluntarily. Several Corry classes could run indefinitely and more sites might resume with funds later. Sixty people were employed on the relief program with four hundred enrolled in Erie City classes.
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Erie County
Milon L. Brown
County Dinor
Lie Board of Education
Yesterny
IL W
Brows
Brown
Pennsylvania Farm Income Up In 1934 Despite Low Potatoes
Pennsylvania farm income for 1934 reached about 496 million dollars, up 25 million from 1933, a 15 percent rise. Dairy and poultry sales drove gains while crop prices stayed weak with potatoes and peaches dragging totals. Rental and benefit payments added 1.2 million, with final AAA payments possibly pushing cash income near 200.6 million, the highest since 1931.
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Harrissany
Pennylvania
Departments of Agriculture
Tyoos
Pennsylvania
Financial peril threatens Erie County finances in 1935
Erie County faces a looming financial crisis as commissioners seek state aid amid dwindling funds. Controller Willis reported a drop from 151000 to about 46000 dollars, with payrolls, juries, and expenses looming. Gasoline tax delays and anticipated 1935 revenue losses push banks likely to be asked for loans to cover March costs.
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Truk
Wen
Erie County
Harvey M. Willis
Gold Ring Causes Burn During Car Work in Rochester
Nelson N. Wart suffered severe burns on two fingers after a gold ring on his hand touched the car starter in Rochester New Hampshire. The ring heated quickly causing injury while he was working on his automobile.
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Rochester
N. H
Nelson N. Wart
92nd Birthday Anniversary Honors Mrs Oldson at West Park Place
A group gathered at Mrs Sarah Oldson's West Park Place home to celebrate her 92nd birthday. Dinner at six followed by a pleasant evening. She enjoys gifts cards and telegrams from many friends and has lived in Corry for sixty five years. She attends Sunday School and church every Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Oldson
West Park Place
Funeral services for Dayton Snapp held in Spartansburg
Funeral services for Dayton Snapp who died from injuries suffered while working on the Harry Jewell farm south of the city were held at the Baptist church in Spartansburg Wednesday at 1 0 o'clock. Rev. W L Brows of Wesleyville officiated and burial was in Ross Hill Cemetery at Spartansburg. Relatives and friends attended including Mr and Mrs Harry Jewell Mr and Mrs R C Snapp and son Mr and Mrs Fred Snapp and daughter Mrs Ina Chase Mrs GC E Perkins and Mrs Myrtle Snapp of Corry Mrs Zepha May and son Mr and Mrs George Lafferty and family Mr and Mrs Arthur Donovan Eric Ms B W Mays Prattsburg NY Glen Snapp Bradford and Mr and Mrs Walter Decker and family of Centerville PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lkyton Snapp
Harry Jewell
Baptist Church
Spartansburg
W. L. Brows
Wesleyville
Ross Hill
R. C. Snapp
Fred Snapp
Ina Chase
GC. E. Perkins
Myrtle Snapp
Corry
Zepha May
George Lafferty
Arthur Donovan
Eric
B. W. Mays
Prattsburg
N. Y
Glen Snapp
Bradford, My
Walter Decker
Centerville, Pa
Killed When Hit by Truck at Meadville
Meadville Feb 21- an Erie truck struck Freder icksburg near Meadville injuring Charles Zuver sixty of Mead Ave Meadville severely who died next morning at Spencer Memorial hospital. Truck owned by Emerson Morgan Erie. Investigation ongoing. Fractured skull and internal injuries listed as immediate cause. Zuver reportedly stepped from traffic to avoid Morgan’s vehicle.
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Meadville
Uit
Nynan
Erie
Fredericksburg
Charles Zuver
Mead Ave
Spencer Memorial Hospital
Metrusk
Emerson Morgan
Oaksnonth Street
Morgan
Zuver
Vandals Hit Erie Smashing 21 Signs Believed Tied to Local Firms
Damage estimated at more than 500 dollars was reported Wednesday at police headquarters after vandals smashed 21 signs citywide. Police say arrests will follow. 19 signs belonged to Erle Brewing Co. Detectives cite clues from a car seen nearby.
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Brie
Wen
Erle Brewing Company
Vandila
Corry Boy Reports Severe Cold in Texas
Corry boy writes of a severe cold wave in Texas with the mercury dropping to 18 degrees above zero and snow four days deep. Thousands of cattle drowned in the gulf near Port Neches while crops and fruit suffered. the letter names C F McCray and Charles Shaver of the Texas Oil Company, noting ships now unload faster to aid shipments.
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Gulf
Port Neches
Tex
C. F. McCray
Fourth Avenue
Tele Son
Howard McCray
Texas Oil Company
Corry
McCray
Charles Shaver
Texas of Company
Hts Otter
Shaver
Papers on Negro Are Given by Society
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs G W Waggoner opened with hymns, Mrs Willis Weed led devotionals, and Mrs Charles Geiger delivered an excellent paper on the "American Negro" as Mrs G L Boyd read further on Negro Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
G. W. Waggoner
Willis Weed
Charles Geiger
G. IL. Boyd
In Memoriam Listings Honor David Livingstone Remembrance
A fragmentary obituary note mentions Mrs D A Sandhurst and Mrs FS Austin among others who served refreshments at a memorial event for David Livingstone, with several names listed as attendees and organizers. The text is incomplete but indicates a commemorative service and social gathering after.
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Africa
D. A. Sandhursy
Ead
David Livingston
FS. Austin
Leo Luislay
J. J. Désmot
Walter Peake
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Frank Litz JR
Genter St
Aula A
Ats
Dayton
SNAPP
Corry Boy
Texas
Kellogg's
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Lea
Bira
Koop
Lite
Spe
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