Relief List Continues Decline First Week of 1940
The Pennsylvania general assistance rolls eased further in the first week of 1940, with total cases around 242,000. Factors include private employment gains, transfers to old age and dependent child programs, and shifts between federal and state aid. The week saw a net offset from private employment reductions and new enrollments in old age programs, as transfers influenced overall help.
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Barrisburg
Pennsylvania
Atugus
Persis
WBE
WEA
Vinerous
Perez
Linng
Beneal Gssislahnie
Dphésen
Federal Social Security Board
State Department
of Public Assistance
Cayn’y
CARE OF INDIGENTS REACHES OVER MILLION
Harrisburg report shows the public assistance program for needy sick began September 1938 and has risen to 1,699,000 in fees and services. Officials cite expanding demand and view comprehensive health care as a government responsibility.
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Harrisburg
Department of Public Assistance
State hunters near deadline for reports in Harrisburg
Jan 15 deadline for game kill reports of the past season. Game Commission warns violators face penalties and urges hunters to submit reports even if no game killed. Reports can be on paper with license number and address. accuracy helps manage future game supplies. Last year 98 percent filed reports.
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Harrisburg
Game Commission
Wnsigs
Ritters
Wiel Fay
Commonwealth
Benefits and enrollments in aid programs reviewed
The report notes that basic find benefits are paid regardless of need while old age assistance requires need based on income and resources. It records 6,626 general assistance applications in the week, with 2,173 approved, and total expenditures of 1,494,627 dollars, down 10,522 from the prior week.
Community Seals Appeal Seeks Funds For Tuberculosis Work
Residents urge renewed support as the Christmas Seals sale funds tuberculosis work. Miss Kepler reports qualification, while volunteers describe difficulties and ask all donors to return Seals or contribute to help the committee finish its tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byn Me Kepler
Ran
Chaiman
Corry Chikyunne Beal
Ton Hommes Philie
Atv
Witte
Copermittan
Kepler
Fielp
Oil blast damages two homes in Warren
Jan. 15 explosion released fuel oil into an underground tank injuring the homes of Dr. F.G. Schuler and Dr. Paul B. Stewart at Markey street and Third avenue. The portable tank and Refiners oil company equipment were destroyed. Firefighters used 250 pounds of dynamite? and three lines of hose to control the blaze in five minutes. Estimated loss about $1500.
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Warren
F.G. Schuler
Paul B. Stewart
Markey Street
Third Avenue
O! Company
Kropf
Schuler
Stewartt
Guiter
Stewart
Silke
Witer
Grange Holds Installation At Columbus Grange
Columbus Grange held a detailed meeting with installation of Columbus Grange officers conducted by Robert Soot of the Toflsville Grange. An oyster supper for forty five members followed, with a birthday dinner honoring Miss Pably Ohyn. The Christian Endeavors and Bible Study meet at Miss Ids Orn home this Tuesday evening.
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Columbus
Jai
Mise Pay Spencer
Etta Johnson
Cory
R. Halladay
Mette Berry
Frank Dodd
Warren
Corry
Dodd
Paul ‘Ticket
Arthur Page
Carlton Curtis
Rami Bureau
Thelma Prendergast
Warrew County
Columbus Group
Charles Nichols
Patricia
Tefl
Homer. Kolstee
Jackson Hill
Charles Swanson
Margaret’ Damon
Columbus Grange
Lottsville
Robert Soot
Toflsville
Tyohtsvttie and
Cory Granges
John Ohnyfast
Pably Ohtn
Daughiler
Albert Ofray
Funeral Services for Dan Delury Tomorrow
Dan Delury known as Mr De Gary and a World War veteran dies Saturday. He was active in the Stanford Hose Company. The body rests at Bracken Kauting funeral parlors. A short service at Bracken eating chapel precedes a church service. Burial will be at Elizabeth Cemetery.
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Regullah
Det’ Delliny
Colun` Cus
Brarken- Kauting
Bracken Eating Chapel
Eblizabeh
De‘Gary
Stanford Hose Company
Fire Following Blast Destroys Franklin Home
Franklin Jun 16 The residence of G G Highfield Victory Heights was destroyed by a Saturday night blast as the Highfields were away in Erie. A dog perished and a five room dwelling burned from basement to roof. Firemen fought the blaze. loss estimated at 4500 dollars with partial insurance.
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Franklin
Pranklin
G. G. Highfield
Victory Heighly
Mie Highfield
Forc
Erie
Fatwa
Rocky Grove
WilMire Service
Principal Charged After Slapping Girl in Pennsylvania School
Sy Tintted Prens, principal of Hout Comelavius Junior High, faced charges after a student incident in Sonnulesville. The case involved a 10 year old girl, Josephine Edenbo, and a bond hearing was held tonight. An associated non fatal auto crash in Sho Nied Staves was reported with frequent disturbances noted.
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Sonnulesville
ML Shader
Hout Comelavius
Josephine Edenbo
Rawit
Ake YO
Wipl'a
Cimssmutex
Alrike" Pridny
Redheads Are That Way in a Mountain Romance
In the pines Red Stanley shadows banker Gildersleeve’s summer world and pursues Lois, a beauty contest plot leads to a moonlit night of elopement mistaken as kidnapping. Red crashes the scene with his pinto, trials, and a wary rescue at Oakhurst. Lois reveals a plan to enter Miss Colorado, and Red admits a wish to marry her.
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Red
Stanley
Hardpan Cry
Gopher Hill
Gresama Park
Banker Gildersleeve
Lois Gildersleeve
Oakhurst Hall
Gildersleeve
Warwick Castle
Windsor
Lois
Lois Gildersiieve
Gramma Coumty
Papa Gilderslieve
Love
Gildansteeve
Tagn
Shadwy
Iris
Red Stanley
Oskhurst
Shang, LA
Sway
Oakhurst
Hornet
John Henley
Hardpan
Henry
Sheriff Maugher
Maugher
Jan
Soxen
Loja
John Hehoy
Fland
Prantz
Clarion
Gramma Park
Gramma County
Ted
Colorado
Mr. Prante
The
World
Hollywood
Citi Gens
Dad
Els
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Texas
Swifts Premium
Sunshine Barlett
Lottsville and
Carry Grangers
OUR
S Club
New Christmas Club
the Bank
Dan Delury
Mbete
R. €. Pitzer
Thunder Creek
Denver
Guimar
Ric Avoti
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