CWA Funds Allocated For Grading Of Athletic Field
Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey announced after a conference with CWA officials in Erie that grading of the Junior High athletic field and interior redecorating of local school buildings are approved. Work will resume on the Senior High project and elementary redecorating, with labor paid at local town rates and no new workers added. The Corry School District seeks Public Works funds for a northside field fence, and the two school jobs are expected to provide stable employment for about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph S. Dewey
CWA
Erie
Vicary
Belle
Dewey
Corry
Cain
Bueau
Public Works Administration
Jimdla
AWA
PUSH EFFORT TO KEEP PA HIGHWAYS OPEN
Harrisburg Feb 26 All available equipment of the state highway department was put into service to battle the statewide snow storm. Highways were open for traffic except connecting roads near Philadelphia slowed by last week’s snow. About 4,000 men, an all time record, worked on plows and cinder trucks. Reports from Maryland indicate heavy snow followed by sleet storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Philadelphia
Maryland
Six Die As Fire Rips Utica Mirane Hotel
Utica Feb 26 Six persons burned to death in a hotel fire of unknown origin at the Mirane hotel. Only two bodies recovered at once Salvatore Traja 40 a marble worker and Bevilacqua 45 a CWA worker both Allen residents. Philips Heidt 80 among about 20 guests says overcome by smoke in serious condition.
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United Press
Utica
Mirane Hotel
Salvatore Traja
Bevilacqua
CWA
Allen
Philips Heidt
Ixon
Supt Dewey Attends NEA Gathering in Cleveland
Superintendent of Schools and Mrs Ralph S Dewey travel to Cleveland O to join the National Education Association department of superintendence convention. Dewey will participate in sectional gatherings while President Paul C Stetson of Indianapolis notes the event aims to study current school problems and exchange experiences among over 4000 delegates across 17 sub committees and seven general committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph S. Dewey
Cleveland
Department of
National Education Association
Dewey
Paul C. Stetson
Indianapolis
Lois Ques
United States
Stetson
Union City Man Ends His Life
Union City resident Dawson reportedly ended his life after leaving for Corry to seek work. His movements after leaving Union City were unclear until a car was seen near Pine Valley. He is survived by his wife, two children, and parents, with private funeral services planned in Union City.
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Tris
Dawson
Union City
Corry
Jug
Columbus
Will Dawson
Wilzabeth Dawson
Tear
Crowe Funeral Home
Albion Youth Under Arrest for Extortion
Robert DeArno, a 15 year old Albion High freshman, faced state police after delivering a threatening extortion letter to Squire Knapp of Albion. The note promised harm unless paid and claimed pursuers. Police issued a warrant after the teen admitted the letter and explained plans to flee to Oklahoma to see horses.
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Lad
Oklahoma
Albion
Mirie
Robert DeArno
Albion High School
Jim Farley
Robert
Roller Tan
De‘Armand
South Pearl Street
Squire Knapp
Toldock
Lawrence Park
Dus City
Evangelistic Services At Advent Christian Church
An evangelistic service last evening featured Miss Olive Lawrence and Miss Mildred Lawrence with piano accompaniment by Rey Lawrence. Reverend Lawrence spoke on The Emman’s Road with tales from lumber camps. Attendance was good and nightly services continue at 7:30 pm this week except Saturday. topic tonight is The Cross.
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Advent Christian Church
Olive Lawrence
Mildred Lawrence
Rey
Lawrence
Donald
Snow falls blanket Pennsylvania towns amid wintry blast
Old Man Winter eases briefly with subzero relief as a new storm drops several inches of snow across most counties. Heaviest snow piles up near Philadelphia with six to seven inches reported in Greene and Philadelphia counties. Highway crews, numbering over 2000, race to clear roads as plows and chains battle slick, icy stretches statewide.
Funeral of Mrs Mary Westley in Corry
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Westley pioneer resident of Corry were held Sunday at 2 20 pm from the home of her son Frank J Westley 287 West Smith St Rev BH A Hoole Baptist Church pastor officiated Two duet numbers Eternity and Bygone Days were sung by George and Lloyd Thomas with Mrs Lloyd Thomas accompanist Owing to inclement weather the body was placed in the mausoleum at Pine Grove cemetery Bearers were John Westley Wilfred Westley Howard Wealley Roy Rhodes Clarence Thompson and Willard Jones Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Howard Cran and son Roger and Henry DuMars of Erie Mr Vert Rhodes and son Roy of Oil City
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Mary E. Westley
Corry
Frank J. Westley
West Smith Street
A. Hoole
The
Baptist Church
George
Lloyd Thomas
City approves extensive graveling and three sewer projects
Three city projects gain Civil Works Administration approval today. The sewer intake extension from Myrtle to Seneca streets, the extensive street graveling program in our wards, and the Bear Creek sewer will provide jobs for many. Weather and demobilization pace may affect completion timelines as City Council considers acceleration options.
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Civil Works Administration
Nevin H. Dickson
CWA
Myrtle
Seneca Streets
Weathen
Oul
Bear Creek
Scout Troop 53 Efficiency Contest Ends
Scouts of Troop 58 Boy Scouts conclude a three week efficiency contest with Capt. Gordon leading both team and individual scores. Final tallies list Capt. Gordon 199 and others such as Phelps 147 Haines 140, Swanson 127, Ressler 107, Neylon 80, J Sample 74, McElroy 70. Gordon earns a double award. details of the watch to be announced at Wednesday meeting.
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Troop 58
Boy Scouts
Gordon
Haines
McElroy
Phelps
P. Sample
Swanson
Ressler
Rumbaugh
Merrick
Neylon
J. Sample
McEroy
M. Ressler
Betts
Shamburg
Dundon
Geiger
Laurie
Downey
West
Warren
Gordon P. Sample
T. Beslan
Trambaugh
Thei
Sach
Coughlin appeals to veterans for nationalized currency
Detroit February 26 Rev Father Charles E Coughlin urged World War veterans to back government control of credits and nationalization of currency before paying the bonus. He warned that using banker money would aid capitalists and keep Wall Street safe for Morgans and Shylocks while calling veterans to join in a fight for wage justice and currency nationalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Detroit
Charles E. Coughlin
Pather Coughlin
Wall Street
Congress
Discharge Jury After 90 Hours in Murphy Case
In Crawford county Meadville jurors failed to reach a verdict after ninety hours in the Paul J. Murphy burglary trial tied to Titusville High School. The jury was discharged after the failed attempt to agree, marking a second jury deadlock in the Fall term. A separate frank Fleming case ended with a sealed not guilty verdict after a quick conclusion, with costs charged to the bonding company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Murphy
Titusville High School
Crawford County
Meadville
Meadville Shoady
Frank M. Fleming
Costa
Brewers Association Foresees 40 Million Barrels of Beer
Speaking before 15 directors of the Master Brewers Association in New York, Frank Van de Wateren, president, predicted the American public will buy and drink 40,000,000 barrels of beer in 1934 as the annual convention plan was discussed for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Master Brewers’ Association
New Yorke
Frank
van de Westejaken
Armerican
Protests Cited Behind First Victory In Capitalism Drive
A quoted remark credits a national gold baton victory as the first win in the drive against the present capitalistic system, attributing it to protests by citizens nationwide.
Undefined OCR fragment hints at musical contest report
A fragmented OCR clipping appears to describe a musical contest or compliment regarding a performer. The text is garbled, with stray quotes and partial phrases, making it impossible to identify names, places, or outcomes. No verifiable event details remain readable.
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Ceee Cwa
N.ea
Mr. Lawrence
Janesville
Wis
Gil Bar
Havard
Pennsylvania
Highway Department
Greene County
Phita-delphia County
Mary Westley
SCOUT
Sumner
Dr. Pietse
Waller Pierce
Member
Federal Reserve System
Coughlin
Fleming
Titusville High
Fint
Citizens National
Conny
Lik
2Uke Corrie
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