State bill revives fight over Corry sewage plan
State lawmakers push anti pollution bill tied to Corry sewage plant and storm sewer project. The measure would expand the sanitary water board authority, allow municipal bonds for disposal systems, and enable federal grants covering up to half the cost. It aims to curb industrial pollution and justify a long debated plant program.
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Passtbhe
Corry
Mahion F. LaRue
Berks Democrat
George H. Earle
LaRue
Sanitary Water Board
Education versus Business Topic at Corry Rotary Dinner
Dr G B Buckingham of Allegheny College Meadville spoke on Education versus Business before Corry Rotary Club members at the Hotel Corry. He urged education as key to success and noted 22 members were present with a new member Raymond Walters and guest Chris Mason. Directors gave no decision on hospital room improvement. committee to study further.
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G. B. Buckingham
Allegheny College
Meadville
Corry
Corry Hospital
Exhibit for Pa Farm Show Highlights Forest Topics
Harrisburg January 13 the exhibit of the department of forests and waters at the Pennsylvania Farm Show opening January 18 focuses on flood control soil erosion and forest fire prevention. It will be divided into three parts showing forest fire damage forest tree nursery stock and forest tree planting.
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Harrisburg
Department of Forests and Waters
Pennsylvania Farm Show
James F. Bogardus
Wiggam to Lecture at Edinboro January 18
Albert E. Wiggam will give his new lecture Who Shall Inherit America at Edinboro Teachers College on Monday evening January 18. He questions whether America’s leaders are dying and whether charity lowers national character, promising entertaining analysis from a top thinker.
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America
Teachers College
Albert E. Wiggam
Edinboro Teachers College
Wiggam
Mr. Wiggam
Gandola
United States
Dog Poisoner Terror Grips Warren Neighborhood
In Warren six dogs have died from suspected poisoning on the west side near Morrison Street. Residents blame a local poisoner and seek the culprit amid fear for pets tied at home. A separate effort promotes a Go-to-Church drive in Brunswick with churchgoing families earning window stickers.
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Warren
Warroux
Nemairs
Morrison Street
Brunswick
Red Cross
State Court to Review Case of Erie Murderer
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will review the conviction of Ferry, 39, for the hatchet slaying of his wife Mary in their home basement. If upheld, clemency will be sought. if not, Governor Earle may set execution timing. District Attorney Graham will argue for the commonwealth.
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WRI
Pennsylvaniia Supreme Court
Pa Ferry
Mary
East Avenue
High Court
State Pardon Board
George H. Earle
Rockview Penitentiary
Mortimer EL Graham
Commonwealth
Jtorney William Carey Will
Ferry
Fire loss in Franklin slightly over seven thousand dollars
Franklin fire department logged 60 alarms in 1936 as Chief Clyde R Teith reported to the City Council. Insured property total stood at 164000 with only 7183.61 paid on damaged property, signaling a small fire loss compared with 1935. Fremont pigs escape from Livestock Sales yards prompt police notice.
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Franklin
Franklin Bre
Clyde R Teith
Comect
Hoosier Fans See Ice Skates Used in Basketball Schedule
Fort Wayne Indiana reports a novel basketball schedule with games played on ice skates to entertain fans. The event highlights Indiana fans and shows a playful twist on traditional hoops.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Negro porter held for bathtub murder in New York
Major Green, 83, a Black porter, is charged with the murder of Mary Harriet Case whose body was found in a bathtub. Police identified his fingerprints on the bathroom door and traced stained trousers to an incinerator in the 88 family building where the Cases lived. The case echoes the Good Friday killing of Mrs Nanny Titterton. John Fiorenza awaits the electric chair next week.
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Ronald G. van Tine
United Press
York
Mary Harriet Case
Major Green
Negro Gorter
Minder
Javison Heights
Green
Robert Case
Mrrs
Nanny Titterton
John Fiorenza
Sing Sing
Bachelors
Cld
Casea
Lancaster
Blame Erie Motorist for Fatal Crash
A jury in Erie finds motorist Goetz responsible for a December crash on Weak Lake road that killed Myrte Rocath, 36, and injured another passenger. Goetz reportedly failed to signal a turn, leading to a collision with Kant Kern’s vehicle near Algeria Riding Academy road.
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Algeria
Academy Road
Goetz
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Government Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Associate home economist 3200 a year at the Office of Experiment Stations and for Associate exhibits designer 95200 a year and assistant designer 2600 a year in the Forest Service and Social Security Board. Most states except a list have underfilled quotas in Washington DC. Full information from A Johnson Secretary U S Civil Service Board of Jaminers at the post office or customs filing in this city.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Social Security Board
Colorado
Iowa
Ansas
Maryland
Minnesota
Nebraska
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A. Johnson
Youthful Marksmens Target Lamps in Carthagh
Youthful marksmen in Carthagh, Missouri have been shooting street lamps with air rifles given for Christmas. The damage costs the city about $90 daily. A special tax has been proposed for parents to deter the destruction. Meat house buildings have been identified as the defendant's property.
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Carthagh
Truck Lines to Expand Liquor Transportation in Western Pa
Pennsylvania Truck Lines seeks permission from the Public Service Commission to extend liquor transport rights to 27 western Pennsylvania counties. The company already holds four certificates and asks to move liquor from warehouses, rail cars, and liquor stores to distribution points. Opposing trucking firms argue current service suffices.
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Penn'a Truck Lines
Transportation For Liquor Control Board
Penn'a Counties
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Letore
Liquor Control Board
Pensylvania
Public Service
Tixwininer
Best Onls
Ujdey Ita
Coun
Platforns
D'Stilleries
Kirby Transfer and Storage Co
W. J. Dellner
Tobin Transfer
Alco Express
Johnstown
0. K
J. A. Grime
Vandergrift
Tewht Truck and Transter Co
Tale
Lyana ‘Trucking
Best Man Is 93 At Rochester Granddaughter’s Wedding
Louis Friedman, 93, served as best man for his granddaughter Ruth Friedman and Paul Baskin in Rochester. His wife, 89, was matron of honor. The Friedmans were married 68 years ago in Russia.
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Rochester
Zouis Friedman
Ruth Friedman
Paul Baskin
Friedman
jThe Friedmans
Russia
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