Pennsylvania PNG Guard expands as enlistments near goal
The Pennsylvania Na Beni Guard rose to about 14,000 with 2,000 civilian soldiers added since October. Col William Zierdt said 109 men passed tests last week as the force nears its quota, part of a 45,000 national drive ordered by the War Department. Indiantown Gap officers’ conference is planned for mid February.
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Girard Tannery workers reject AFL union vote
In Girard, Gunnison Tannery employees voted Tuesday to determine majority desire to join the American Federation of Labor. Ballots totaled 38 against, 3 alternative, ruling against unionization. Attorney Henry McDonald announced the result. The election was supervised by Dwight Blackmore, NLRB representative from Pittsburgh.
Beaverdam Beaverdam Clubs Host Socials and Birthdays
Local residents report a lively week with the 800 Club gathering at the Tarbells Proctorville home and a birthday dinner for Charles Tarbell’s tenth. Home Economics members studied suitable sayles and collars, with plans for a future meeting at Mrs Will Akam’s. Numerous visits and social calls fill the Beaverdam area amid mild church news and recovering travelers.
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California
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Shortage of Skilled Labor Hits Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania employment service with 425,500 registrants advertised for skilled workers in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Harrisburg and Scranton. It sought machinists tool makers glass drawers upholsterers draftsmen and foundry workers unemployed to report for immediate employment. A spokesman said Pennsylvania faces the greatest skilled labor shortage since World War I due to demand from the wart materials industries and the failure to train apprentices during the depression.
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Man Killed as Oil Tank Explodes in Kane County
Jan 25 Kane County. Joseph B. Grisen of Indian Creek died in an oil storage tank explosion at Penn Valley Oil Company near Eldred while thawing a line atop the tank with a gasoline torch. Coroner Thomas Clark investigates.
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Wellejus Held On Assault Battery Charges
Hans Wellejus was arrested last evening around 5 by Constable Frank Keefe on a warrant for assault and battery and another for non-support. Mrs Beatrice Wellejus swore to the complaints, and he is held at police headquarters awaiting a hearing before Alderman G H Gordon scheduled for this afternoon.
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G. H. Gordon
Plan to Modify Relief Ruling in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg officials announced that the State Board of Public Assistance adjusted its ruling on the waiting period for relief. County boards may grant relief during the three week wait when justified by circumstances, aiding unemployed workers with no resources, especially large families, who otherwise lack support before unemployment benefits begin. Public Assistance Secretary Howard J. Russell noted the change aims to ease hardship for those who have recently lost jobs and face the three week gap.
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