Banks report on loans made in this state 1940
The American Bankers Association survey shows Pennsylvania banks extended large lending in mid 1940. About 602 banks participated, reporting 1,491,183 loans totaling 1 774,899,469 dollars from July 1 to September 30 1940. Open lines of credit stood at 467,901,268 with 183 banks reporting use of 817,684,213. The average loan size was 1,704 dollars and mortgage loans averaged 3,762 dollars. The findings reflect substantial business activity across the state amid wartime concerns.
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Irvey
Pennsylvania
They Research Council
American Bankers Association
ABA
Averae
Erie to Dedicate 500-Unit Housing for Defense Workers
Erie housing authority announces July 4 dedication ceremonies for a 500 unit emergency housing project for national defense workers and their families. Melvin A. Zurn and John M. Carmody oversee events while the project progresses with 26 percent completion and 218 workers on site.
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Erie
Liberty Paris
Pranialin Buenui
Melvin A. Zurn
National Defense
Otter
John M. Carmody
Federal Works Agency
Washington
Carmody
Toca
Alona
Zurn
Weekend Visits and Family Notes Highlight Local Socials
Mrs. Grouse is Blanche Tripp’s daughter. Esther Brundage spent a weekend with her mother Caroline Brundage. Clayton Henry of Erie and Elwin Renton’s family visited W. P. Stekler and family. Kenneth Whaley of North West visited his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Whaley. Jermy Allen of Tidioure visits her brother Luis Allen. Melvyn Shreckers visited Brookville residents. George Koestner of Corry visited Henry farm. R. D. McKelvey and daughter Charlotte returned from Pittsburgh. Helium gas was first observed on the sun.
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George Brandage
Brooks Berks
Erie
Corry
Esther Brundage
Ene
Marian Donaldeck
Anne Skeltin
Wurrés
Rochester
N. Y
Strong Memorial Hospital
Stor
James H. Sickler
Omaha
New York City
WP. Sickler
Kelli Denns
Bradford
Publwc
Buffalo
Charlotte MuKelvey
Walter Sears
Columbus
Grouse
Blanche Tripp
The
Caroline Brundage
Clayton Henry
Elwin Renton
Fonsily
W. PB. Stekler
Feamily
Kenneth Whaley
Nort Wir- Wet
Ads
Charles Whaley
Jrmy Allen
Tidiouje
Vissing
Luis Allen
Melvyn Shreckers
Brookville
George Koestner
Henry Farm
R. D. McKelvey
Charlotte
Pittsburgh
Glen W. Doreldson
Frederick Stone
Union City
One Injured Seriously In P R R Wreck
Ridgway June 26 One man was injured and traffic on the Baf fle division of the Pennsylvania Railroad was disrupted into late Wednesday afternoon as a result of a collision of two freight trains at Cooks Run thirteen miles west of Renovo at 10 30 yesterday morning. Arthur Colter 59 of Cherry Tree conductor of the NYC suffered the jow s of his left arm also bruises about the body and face. His conditions fale according to reports from the Renovo hospital. Five freight cars were devalled and a railroad official field traffic was restored on four orelock in the afternoon. Three frelght cars were derailed in the yards of the Rideway Pennsylvania Railroad near the water tower Wednesday morning at 2 20 orelock. Traffic was tied with ten O clock while the cars were being replayed on the rails and the track repaired. Due to the derailment Train 581 the morning flyer due here at 5 17 a m was rerouted from Emporium to Warren and another train was held up at Johnsonburg for a short time.
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Ridgway
Pennsylvania Raiload
Cooks Run
Renovo
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Arthur Colter
Cherry Tree
NYC
Rideway Pennsylvania Railroad
Water Tower
Emporium
Warren
Johnsonburg
New Owners Ready to Reopen DuBois Brick Plant
Du Bois Pennsylvania June 26 The Falls Creek brick plant closed by Hydraulic Brick Company will reopen July 1 under local capital. Officials of the Du Bois Board of Trade announce full production and employment for ten workers.
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Dubois
Falls Creek Bick
Hydraulic Brick Company
du Bois Board of Trade
New York Milk Pool Seen At Record 13 Million Value
June deliveries across six states for metropolitan milk area expected to push the pool value to about 13.16 million dollars at the uniform price of 1.88 per hundredweight. Production reports indicate June may match May’s 700 million pounds, with May farm value at 12.81 million and extra premiums of 614 thousand.
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New York
N. J. Oladdeis
New York Cty
Cladakis
Pittsburgh Truck Strike Heads to Federal Board
A 26 day strike by 1700 Pittsburgh truck drivers halts freight between Pittsburgh and eastern industrial cities. Wage dispute stalls settlement as mediators and officials push for a resolution and the National Defense Mediation Board prepares next steps after AFL Teamsters reject a wage compromise.
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Wroguemton
Eress
Pittsburgh
National Defense Mediation Board
Cornelius Scully
Chamber of Commerce
AFL Teamsters’ Union
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