Heat Drives Rail Traffic Surge and Gas Tax Warnings
Scorching July heat boosts railroad carloads to over 590000 for the week ending July 2, the strongest year to date. Public notices include Bell Telephone’s 19.9 mile aerial underground cable project and a $157110 cost. Revenue officials warn gas tax is due next Friday amid emergency relief collections topping 3.68 million for the biennium. An Erie County gardens tour, Epworth League Institute plans, and Corry volunteers join regional events as July activities begin.
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Public Utility Commission
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Bradford
Kane
McKean County Names New Relief Board Head
Lawrence W. Dana of Derrick City named executive director of the McKean County Board of Assistance, succeeding Frances Hetznecker who was dismissed for the good of the service. Dana, a Bradford area beer distributor, has a long political history including prior Republican registration and later defeats in county races. John J. Moore resigns as board chairman. Edward ONeill of Bradford elected to succeed him.
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Lawrence W. Dana
Derrick City
Frances Hetenecker
McKean County Board of Assistance
Dane
Bradford
John Polley
Helznecker
Board of Assistance
Melgean
John J. Moore
Edward O'Neill
U B Picnic Set for Saturday at Beaver Camp
The United Brethren in Christ church hosts an all day Saturday picnic at Beaver Camp Wattsburg with church transportation for all attendees meeting at 9 30 am. Busses trucks and cars will carry children parents and friends to the grounds. A sports program is organized by Richard Hurlbut and Robert Fleming with multiple committees.
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United Brethren In Christ Church
Beaver Camp
Wattsburgh
Richard Hurlbut
Robert Fleming
W. McClintock
Arthur Fitch
John Westley
B. Bush
Mia
Harley Marsh
Lyle M. Chase
Arthur D. Storer
John D. Westley
Columbus Community Church
Colum
Former Corry Man Emmett Burch Dies in Erie Home
Emmett Burch 79 a Brie resident and former Corry man died at his Brie home. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock BST at Brie. He is survived by a Corry sister Mrs George Thring and three children Mrs W J Davies Beulah Park Cleveland Mrs Kathryn Hunter and Ronald of Brie.
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Brie
Burch
Corry
George Thring
W. J. Davies
Beulah Park
Cleveland
Kathryn Hunter
Ronald
County Opens Campaign To Collect All Back Taxes
County officials launched a campaign to recover nearly $100,000 in occupational taxes. Local auditor James L. Meldon and Controller Harvey M. Willis advised that taxes are collectible with a coordinated effort. Commissioners plan to act within days and may seek a solicitor’s opinion on legal steps. If needed, they may entrust collections to constables and pursue delinquent cases.
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James L. Meldon
Harvey M. Willis
Willis
Ing
Babson Predicts June Turning Point For Business Recovery
Babson outlines turning-point indicators including rates on acceptances, bank deposits, steel activity, and cotton cloth sales to argue June marked a resurgence. He cites easing credit, large crops, FHA housing, and public works as factors fueling optimism for a strong rebound this Wall Street season.
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Washington
Missionary Paul D Ford to Speak at McCray Church
Rev Paul D Ford a noted gospel preacher and missionary to Jamaica will be the guest speaker at McCray Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday evening His background includes independent work in Jamaica and high praise from Young Daughters groups and religious bodies in the country Everyone is urged to attend to hear him address the congregation
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Haids
Juligion Hells
Unc
Siella
West Tridies
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Coun
Shim
Jellyfish Sting Fatality Reported in Darwin
A boy named Thomas Chandler aged around one year died in Darwin after a jellyfish sting. The article describes severe venom trails over the child’s body with a sting directly over the heart as he slept.
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Darwin
Australia
Thomas Chandler
Recession Turn Heralded as Business Improves Ahead
The report notes a turning recession trend with expectations of better business in the coming months, signaling cautious optimism for companies and markets.
Anniversary of Freehold Parish Celebration
The Confirmand reunion and seventieth anniversary of the Freehold Lutheran church will be held in Freehold, Pa. on Sunday July 1. Communion service at 10 am with Rev L B Jones of Butte Mont officiating. Anniversary program at 2 30 pm with Dr Fangen of Jamestown as speaker. Evening service at 7 30 pm led by Rev G Carton of Titusville. Public invited. Toledo library marks 100 years with rising interest in non fiction. 42.2 percent of last year withdrawals were non fiction.
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Freehold Lutheran Church
Freehold
Toledo
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