Columbus PTA fundraiser for ice lights and bake sale
At a PTA meeting in Columbus votes were cast to raise funds for street lights in the Ritters area. A bake sale at Hall's store Saturday morning yielded a good sum, Penny boxes will be distributed to stores to support the light expenses. Local residents and families were noted, with several visiting relatives and community events mentioned.
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Gonumbus
Gan
Ritters
Carlton Curtis
Familly
Ernest Button
Panama
N.Y
Erie Singers to Be Heard Here in Gospel Program
The Fat Moon Quartet from Shilo Baptist Church Erie Pa will perform negro spirituals in two services next Sunday. John Md Jones William Scott Benjamin Mooney Robert Thompson Daniel Ganls and B J Keyes comprise the quartet. Rev Harold J Grover will preach Sunday night on Business for the King at United Brethren Christchurch. Thirty one new students entered the ninetieth year at the Women's Medical College of Philadelphia, the world's oldest institution for training women.
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Guiu‘telte
Shilo Baptist Church
Erie
Salvation Army Hall
Oterben Brotherhood of the United Brethren
di -Christ Church
John Md. Jones
William Scott
Benjamin Mooney
Robert ‘Thompson
Daniel Ganls
B. J. Keyes
Erie County
North Glymer, N
Women's Medical College
Women's Medical College of
Philadelphia
County Officials Clash Over Economy Claims in Erie
In Erie in January 1840 LeHoi Williams led a group of county taxpayers alleging a $20,000 stash from the district budget requisition for 1940. County commissioners criticized Williams for taking credit for work done by officials and rejected economy recommendations as unfair after debates with Thomas Flatley and Helene M. Schluraff.
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Erib
LeHoi Williams
Lige
Erie Institution
Thomas Flatley
Helene M. Schluraff
Williams
Beaverdam Happenings and Local Visites
Beaverdam notes a home economics meeting planned at Mrs Clarence Bisbee’s home next Tuesday at 2 pm. Local social updates list visits, guests, and travels among residents including Erie trips, state farm show attendance, and extended family visits across Bradford Union City Lowville and Harrisburg.
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Beaverdam Beaverdam
Clarence Bissee
W. H. Cummings
Clarence ‘“Bixsee
Erie
Homer Andrews
Chautauqua
N. Y
Carl Proc
Lynn Sill
Chautauqua County
Jamestown
N.Y
Robert Mulvin
Pred ‘Alverson
Union City
Mary Conway
Annie McDonnell
Tom and
Owen Fullam
Chicago
Robert Proctor
Gbrry
Floyd Marsh
Lois Cheney
Lea Jones
Claude Maynard
Betty
Gordon
Lowville
Maynard
Clark
Mable Ovogoe
Asheville
Ivan Miller
Andrs van SU
Harrisourg
Clarence Bishee
Cleveland
Ferry Johnson
Wattsburg
Ant Paul Johnson
Carl Proctor
Lyle Proctor
Spence Thompson
Cary
Blast wrecks room in Warren residence fire toll rises
Fire officials said an explosion damaged a room in a Warren apartment at 06 Pennsylvania Avenue shortly before midnight Tuesday. Fire Chief Douglas G. Kropf reported flames spread through the room after the blast and water later fed the blaze. the apartment housed the William Guinther family.
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WaArausen
Van
Pennsylvania Avenue
Douglas G. Kropf
William Guithiie
Slot machines set up for students at college
New Britain Conn Jan 18 students at New Britain Teachers College can play slot machines as much as they want, and police will not interfere. They got the machines from the police department as part of a mathematical experiment to determine a player's chance of hitting the jackpot.
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New Brrain, Conn
New Britain Teachers College
Police Department
Federal funds earmarked for Erie Harbor improvements
The U S government allocates about 200 000 for Erie Harbor work announced by P J Grant and James K Shields. Bids open February 14 at the Buffalo Engineer's Office. The dredging aims to remove about 300 000 cubic yards of sand and shale to deepen the bay to 22 feet. Other port improvements including a radio beacon on the peninsula discussed.
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Erie
Erie Khanbor
P. J. Grant
Chamber of Commerce
UW. 5
Buffalo
Grant
James K. Shields
Chamber
Bul-falo
Big Food Costs From American Families Drag Taxes
The National Consumers Tax Commission reports U S families spend about eight billion dollars yearly on food with roughly 7.8 percent paid as indirect taxes. The finding highlights how hidden levies affect household budgets and consumer prices across sectors.
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Pax
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Grange Meeting
Howard Johnson
Glenn Davis
Bridge Club
James ‘Hall
Mary Waite
New Welmington
Arthur Page
Pouhkeensie
Burffalo
Naval Training School
Comenanity
G. T. Bereman
Corry
Columbus Grange
Ross Jukes
Edgar Jukes
Heart Lake
Erie Singers
Atk
New York
Columbia University Extension
James
Egbert
Clarabelle
Warren
Erie Harbor
Thrift
Benjamin Franklin
Deral
the Bank
Trast
Alaska
Duff
Heinz Ketchup
Hoc
Libby’s
Baby Foods
Morrell
Orchard Park
Wooaki
Reamrd
Red
Royal Manor
Durkee
Vergen
Kirkman
Kirkman’s
Lava
Raita
Esa Anitie
Aiea
Florida
California
Igeberg
Majestic
Loblan
Golden West
Jess
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