Fechner lauds CCC work in Pennsylvania
United Press reports Robert Fechner, CCC director, praised Pennsylvania CCC efforts noting fire protection and development of forest lands for public use as key aims. He cited about 70 camps active in 1937 and acknowledged progress in water conservation, erosion control, and recreational development while calling for more work across the state’s 19 million acres of forests.
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United Press
Washington
Pennsyrania Aring
Uesinte
Phrest Agatam
Robert Fechner
Nations
OOO
Pechner
Pennsylvania
Forests Surmiz
Fechner
GGS
OCC
Effett
Subpoenas Served in Cases For February Term
Subpoenas are being served in severe criminal cases set for the February term before the grand jury. Names summoned include Harold Watters, Matthew Stormes, Kermit Mewes, and Raymond Gilon, all hunters, with Joe Kowalski facing an attack case tied to a local store incident. Marie Diemer is also summoned in the Commonwealth against Tigerett Kennedy for the February 15 grand jury presentation. The piece notes state park and recreation meat program details and CCC camp employment data for Pennsylvania in 1837.
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Amos A. Williams
Harold Watters
Matthew Stormes
Kermit Mewes
Raymond Gilon
Alimony and traffic fines lead Allegheny totals in 1987
In Allegheny County 1987 saw $675,132 paid in alimony and $219,738 in traffic fines. Robert Hneard, head of the probation office, said many estranged husbands sent money to wives and children while summons issuance fell from 148,641 in 1936 to 106,083 in 1987. Kensal-Green Cemetery noted as London burial site for Thackeray Hunt Smith Kemble and others.
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Unites Wresa
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Robert Hneard
Probation Office of Desertion and Law Support Court
Kensal-Green
London
Thackeray
Leigh “Hunt
Sidney Smith
Kemble
Sir Charles Wacthile
Calipornia house draws Julie into Cartright visit
Julie Allerdyce and Rita Cartright drive to the Cartright estate amid heat and tension over schedules. Julie admires the California style home, its light, space, and maid service, while Rita outlines plans to swim and discuss Waddell’s projects. Julie prepares for a day that promises social intrigue and a new setting.
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Julie
Rita
Playland Park
Coney Leland
the Feld
Rits
Julié
Waddell
Tule
Tommy
Jon
Cartright
Rite
Tulle
Clonesville
Farm income to stay near stable in first half of 1937
United Press reports Department of Agriculture economists expect Chelj farm income in early 1937 to be little changed through June. Cash income likely to be somewhat lower than 1936 with wheat tobacco and major crops driving the rise in 1936. Peak profits seen in 1929 era, but price declines and livestock shifts influence current cash farm income.
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Fred Bailey
United Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Agriciture Hema
Wallage
Humers
Tanmers
Iunier
Western
Perizes
Corry Woman to Share in State Checks for 32 Years Service
Mrs Mary T Nitaky of State College retired after over 32 years as secretary to four presidents of Pennsylvania State College. She served a long career in the administration and will share in state checks as part of retirement.
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Penn State
United Press State College
Mary T. Nitaky
Pennymvania State College
Pennsylvania Unemployment Figures Reach Close to Three Million
Secretary of Labor and Industry Bashore announced that about 3,897,223 Pennsylvania workers are protected by unemployment compensation. Approximately 147,100 employers contribute to the trust fund to aid unemployed workers, with around 287,000 first week and near 0,000 second week claimants. Farm income trends from 191 to 1932 show declines then steady gains through 1937, notable cash values and bushel figures across crops in various years.
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Pennsylvania
Secretary of Labor and Indust
Ralph M. Bashove
Bashore
Wales
First unemployment checks to be mailed this week
Unemployed workers in Erie County and across the state will begin receiving unemployment compensation checks next Saturday January 29. The fund, built from payroll taxes, totals an estimated 1 to 8 million dollars weekly with about 360 000 claimants in the Diéneuls 403 offices. Checks will range from 7 60 to 10 a week for 18 weeks, with average grants around 9 to 12 dollars weekly.
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Unc Woien
Diéneuls
State Employment Service
Nian Mofit
Ralph M. Banhore
They Ani Industry
Hog Walk in Samares and Bog Walk Jamaica Echoes of Spanish Names
Fragmentary notes describe Hog Walk and Bog Walk in Jamaica near Spanish Town. The text traces how British rule preserved some Spanish place names while others morphed into English forms such as Sy Buea de Agta and Bos Walk.
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Samares
Jamaica
Rio Cubre
Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets Ad
An old advertisement promoting Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets as kidney tonics and blood purifiers. It claims the product stimulates kidneys to purify blood and warns to insist on genuine tablets. Adds Golden Lax Tablets as a constipation remedy with price.
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Thombson
Thompson
Green to keep hands off fight for governor
Fragmented text discusses Republican guber political scene with Pinchot as leading candidate and potential Democratic contenders. Mentions Temple University and University of Pennsylvania Law School figures, party leaders, and a May primary timeline. Unclear details due to OCR errors but centers on intra party contest and nomination prospects.
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Green
United Press
DELLE
Jan
cStae
Pooalnean
G. Buwarey Gries
Athair Tsekey
Lekava Patel
Iwerd Fries
Arthur H. Daenes
Pinchot Fine
Amd
John Telly Pune
Sis
Democratic Party
Dean Herbene I Goodriely
University of Pennsylvania Law Shoo
Charles Beary
Temple University, Common Pleas
Jurges Curtis Bok
James Gay Guyton, Jr
Graver C. Laiinen
Snl
Robert Wile
Hustlin
The
Republica Narwnat
Jene He Q
Luniechi P. S. Staliecker
Pischot
Spain and France Nobility Tangle Over Succession
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a historical dispute involving Spain Louis XV, France, and Lovis in Chartes with Cousin relations. Mentions Napoleon and a disrupted book, but details remain unclear and largely unreadable.
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Spain
Louis XV
France
Sid Napoleon
Cnhs
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