France centralizes defenses under wartime measure
General Maurice Gamelin is named tentative chief of national defense, bringing army navy and air services under a single command. The move, framed as wartime centralization, signals a shift in Franco defense structure. Also mentions Sonja Henie, the Norwegian skating champion, with a photo taken in New York amid a period of selling out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Gamelin
National Defense
Tatest
Hollywood
Sonja Henle
Emi Slatt
Sonja Ammding
New York
Martin seeks broad Erie recreation program
Safety Director Joseph C. Martin attacked alleged political maneuvering by the city council majority over Erie’s proposed city sponsored recreation program. He urged politics be set aside and emphasized the need for a well run program, noting city liability opinions should not block progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enns
Joseph C. Martin
Maursiay
Martin
Erie
Mes
Howard At.murphy
Soaking Dried Fruits For Better Blend
Home cooks advise soaking raisins dates and currants in boiling water to improve texture and blend. Use two tablespoons water per half cup of fruit to achieve the right proportion for even hydration before mixing with other ingredients.
Clearing House For Employer Worker Employment Office
The State Employment Service at 1981-2 North Center Street offers a central clearing house to match employers with workers. Employers of all sizes are urged to use the service to fill jobs, while job seekers including housewives are invited to register for work. The goal is a comprehensive roster of those seeking employment to serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Employment Service Office
North Center Street
State
Childre
Obituary for Ambrose Wright Alcorn in Corry
Funeral services for Ambrose Wright Alcorn were held Saturday with Rev. Jay Baker Rev. HA Hoolk and Rev. Walter Caster officiating. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery followed a service at First Baptist Church of Corry. Survived by seven grandchildren and two sisters, Alcorn was born near Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1867 and lived on farms near Corry before his death after heart attacks in December and January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Wright Alcorn
Jay, Baker
HA. Hoolk
Walter Caster
First Baptist Church
Mr. Alcorn
Jhesn
Spenter Community Church
Alcor
Titusville
Robert Hatton Alcorn
Minnie Mitchell
Ast
Branch
Glen Hecker
Inboro
Charles ‘Warner
Waterford
Alcorn
Corry
Wayne Township
Moon
Toss
Margaret
Beverly
Ann Warner
Martin
Barnard
Irvin
Allens
Milicent Hocker
Willis Alcorn
Be ‘Lander
Dale Alcorn
Myrtle Gleason
Jamestown
Iva Clark
Pakersfield
Calif
Irvin Alcorn
Gov Earles plea for WPA spending to revive economy
Gov George H Earl urges revival of federal pump priming through WPA PWA and CCC to create purchasing power for the masses. He cites slum clearance housing projects and compares today to 1929, saying national debt can rise without harming credit as recovery depends on customers. He contrasts England France debt with U S assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
PWA
CCC
United Press Harrisburg
George H. Earle
W.P.A
BWA
COX
A. S
Barley
England
France
Rev Max Harvey to Close Series at First Baptist
Rev Max Harvey will preach the closing sermon of the present series at First Baptist Church this evening. The meeting has unusually strong attendance and many Corry friends commend his musical programs and preaching as seasoned and evangelical. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Harvey
First Baptist
Harvey Lave
Corry
Sewing Contest at Friendship Club Meet Delights Members
John Bourneen hosted the Friendship Club on Liberty Street yesterday afternoon where a sewing contest was held. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hila Blakesles and Mrs. Elton Simmons. A salad lunch followed at 4 o’clock, prepared with help from the hostess and her daughter Anna. The next club meeting is set for February 10 at Mrs. G. H. Dahl’s home on East Main Street. Sign language testimony in Fort Worth, Texas, featured four witnesses in a negligent collision case, with a conviction and $25 time assessed to the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atv
John Bourneen
Friendship Club
Liberty Street
Hila Blakesles
Elton Simmons
Anna
Chib
G. H. Dahl
Main Street
Tex
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London
Irish Free State
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Berkley
Cal
Kylbright
Craw Place
University of California
Mrs. Harvey
Baptist Church
Tsfaction
Loblaw’s
Rinso
Castle Haven
Magic Cup
Anderson's
Shankless
Ide
Rexall
Miller’s Pharmacy
REX Ale
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Yroiet
Corvaiont
Eeomoe Foye
Nate Veen
Kelos Corp
Fisher
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Elka
Clinfper Strack
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