Anniversary Battle of Cha teni Thierry noted in brief
In a compact digest, events include the anniversary of the Battle of Cha teni Thierry with American forces in World War I. Local business notes mention Pennsylvanias Railroad earning 50 cents a share in five months ending May 1, 1934, while first five months show 65 cents a share. Community items cover theater praise for Jane Withers in Ginger at Rex, a $100 prize, cemetery director meeting, and education board session.
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Cha~teni-Thierry
Pennsylvanis Railroad
Cinema Towers
Rex Theatre
Jane Withers
Shirley Temple
Erie Man Struck and Killed by Central Train
Hugh Shields, 48, formerly a grocer, was killed instantly when struck by New York Central passenger train No. 40 near Chestnut Street Crossing in Erie. The coroner called it death by own action as he reportedly walked along the tracks. Engineers and investigators described the mangling scene. Shields had left home aiming to collect funds and had limited vision.
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Hugn ‘Shields
New York Central
Prib
Hugh G. Shields
Chestnut At
Chestnut Street
Shields
W. G. Strobie
Shield
Urlok
John Shields
Peter Denicely
West Ath Street
Hllen Shields
GOP fail to agree on court candidate in Pennsylvania
A Harrisburg conference of Pennsylvania Republicans failed to decide on a Supreme Court candidate to back. Judge Michael A. Musmanno, backed by both parties in some primaries, faced opposition from the group considering backing four other hopefuls including Horace Stern and Marion D. Patterson. Recorded attendees included David Reed and James Coyne, indicating divisions within the party.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Reublican
Michael
A. Musmanno
Pittsburgh
M. Harvey
Taylor
Mars Call
Sspiranta
High Court
Horace Stern
Philadlphia
Marion D. Patterson
Blair County
Wider W.marshall
Alegheny
Swoyn
Wayne County
U. S
David
Reed
John M. Flynn
Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association
James J. Coyne
Paul W. Houck
Schuy Jill County Republicenn
Musminno
Jora
Plan Big Program Of Forest Improvement
Harrisburg July 18 Dr James F Bogardus deputy Secretary of Forests and Waters says Washington will approve 100 projects for Pennsylvania forest and water area improvements under the Works Progress Administration The plan would employ about 1600 to 1500 workers for six months with federal wages and state materials funding These projects cover state parks public camp grounds shelter facilities roads trails parking dams reservoirs maps surveys fire lanes power lines fire towers telephone lines and tree plantings across state forests
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Harrisburg
James F. Bogardus
Washington
Pennsylvania
Works Progress Administration
District immigration official transferred to Cleveland office
Inspector Stuart Allen, tied to the federal office, moves from the local district due to inspector shortages in Cleveland. He has long investigated immigration cases and is praised by A L Barkman as a capable leader. The move follows the transfer of Naturalization Agent Fox to Erie from Cleveland.
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Stuart Allen
Focal Federal Office
Cleveland Immigration Office
Allan
Cleveland
Fox
Erie
Maed
A. L. Barkman
Mile Immigration Office
Rotary Club Outing at Rafter Cottage
Rotary Club members and families enjoyed an afternoon and evening at Mr and Mrs C Rafter home on Pindley Lake New York. Outdoor games included quoits swimming and bridge with a bountiful picnic supper at 530 PM. Guests included S D Wilcox and Mr and Mrs W A Redmond.
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Rotary Club
C. Rafter
Pindley Lake
N.Y
S. D. Wilcox
W. A Redmond
Changes Seen in Court House Shifts and Relocation
In Erue on July 18 officials discussed moving the county tax collector to lower floors to free space for the Mothers Relief and Old Age Pension bureau. The old age pension office, now on the third floor, sees seniors climbing stairs daily. The plan hinges on space once occupied by the sheriff’s office, initially intended for a county tax building.
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Court House
Mothers’ Relief and
Sheriff's Office
Tac
Aged Woman Falls From Cherry Tree, Fractures Hip
Mire Wilcar, 77, widow, suffered a fractured hip after falling ten feet from a cherry tree in her backyard at 1258 B 320 Street. She was reported in fair condition at St. Vincent's Hospital after neighbors assisted and she was taken there.
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Tuy AK
Mire
Matue Wilc Cher
Cherrie
St. Vincent's Hospital
Wilcar Hail
Amusement Tax Debuts In State On Monday
The Department of Revenue announced a five percent emergency amusement tax takes effect Monday for all venues charging admission. Operators must obtain permits costing one dollar. The levy applies to each 5 cent admission and tax reports are due by the 20th of the month after collection for permanent venues, with itinerant operators filing after each show. A two percent commission is offered for prompt payment.
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Department of Revenue
Revenue Department
Potatoes Long Friended In Pennsylvania History
Harrisburg July 18 The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture notes potatoes have probably been grown longer in Pennsylvania than in most states except Virginia. The 1685 account by William Penn mentions Irish potatoes as a crop that thrives in his colony.
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Harrisburg
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Patent medicine prices listed for common tonics and remedies
A vintage price list shows various patent medicines and household remedies with current prices. Items include Pinkham’s Compound, Tanlac, Petrolagar, Agarol, Absorbine Jr, Syrup Pepsin, Peruna, Adlerika, Miles Nervine, Wampoles, Citro Carbonate, Sal Hepatica, Listerine, Kruschen Salts, San Cura Ointment, Castoria and more with prices ranging from around 24 cents to $1.50.
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Pine Grove Cemetery Association
Brutken-Keating Company
Board ‘of Education
At & O'Clock
Gy5
Milon L. Brow
Townsend Club
F. E. Townsend
Townsend
Onerstood
Corry
Waldameer Park
George H. Barle
Harvey Willis
Inan Erie
Conneaut Lake Park
Pennsylvania Federation Post Office Clerks
Pennsylvania Federation Rural-Lethter Carriers
Women's Auxiliary of Pennsylvania Federation, Post Office Clerks and
Western Pennsylvania Postmasters' Association
Reading
Gov. Earle
Port of
Erle
Uogs
Justices of the Peace
Warle
Hays
Upo
Philadelphia
Govdr
Lagn Ey Satterlee
North Center Street
Ajex Company
Coray Hospital
Boise
Tdaho
GOP
Penn’a
Rafter Cottage
Old Age Pension Bureau
Wrightsville
Wood Hicks
Sim Youn
Semyon
Lucky Striko Dae Te
Keister’s
Hazel
Magnesia
West Tooth
West T
Zip Shay
Williams Shay. Cr
Keister
Griffins
Au Pelators
Prume
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