Corry to Resume Fight for Lower Gas Rates Before P.S.C.
Corry plans to resume his campaign for reduced natural gas rates ahead of a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission hearing Wednesday. Local coverage details city hearings, gate operations at Maple Avenue and safety measures following two fatalities at that crossing, with railroad officials agreeing to extend gate hours to improve protection.
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Corry
P.S.C
Maple’ Avenue
Jerre qid-Pennsylvania- Bairoas
Kincaid
Barber
Mie Rairoad
Maple Avenue
Qwettchman
Bop
Lie Tower
Ie Railroad
Coumell
Ube
Main Street
Pottsville Water Charges Spark City Hall Hearing
Mayor John Dengler told a House utility committee that the Pottsville Water Co sought to supply free water for fire hydrants but the Public Service Commission required charges. Engineer Norman Beier and ex-city official Thomas Shaner supported the claim that the utility was forced to bill for fire plug water. Attorney Bechtel and citizen group member Teasdale urged discount concerns, noting pre 1905 practice of free hydrant water ended with a $40 annual charge.
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United Press
Public Service Commission
Thomas B. Shaner
Fo Finanees
Beisel
O. H. Bechtel
Pottsville
Golicitor
George B. Teasdale
Bechtel
Potteville
Banquet for Employers Splendid Event at Hotel Cory
The Carry Business and Profession al Women's Club hosted a successful Employers banquet at Hotel Cory with about fifty members and guests. Dr Mildred Rogers delivered a fine address as Miss Marion Smith greeted attendees, and Councilman T England and Dr N Troy Gillette spoke on the club's progress and role in the community. Mrs Gurtha Carr was toastmistress, and musical numbers by Mrs Sheen, Elmer Christensen, and Norman York complemented the evening. Continued on Page Seven.
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Cory
Mildred Rogers
Stile
New Castle
Ollock
Wallace
Howard J. Sheen
J | Mh Sheen
Wbly Jed
Gurtha Carr
Marion Smith
Tnez Fite
T. England
N. Troy Gillette
Benal Wid International Service
D. A. Hillstrom
Carr
Corry
Mrs Sheen
Elmer Christensen
Mrs. Sheen
Norman York
Kin of Corry Woman Severely Burned in Ludlow Fire
Mrs. G. W. Dinkle of Park Truce was summoned to Ludlow today due to the critical condition of Dr. J. G. Stilley son in law who was badly burned there Wednesday while trying to extinguish a fire in his office. His burns are severe and his condition remains critical.
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Corry
G. W. Dinkle
Park Truce
Ludlow
J. G. Stilley
Students Tell Of Buying Gin Around School
United Press reports Monica Henderson a 13 year old South Side High student who said she and peers drank gin at flats around the school. She disappeared with her parents, police say. Gus Myers was arrested for selling liquor to minors and awaits trial. Police expect the Hendersons to return so Monica can testify.
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Ay United Press
Chicago
Monica Henderson
Monica
South Side
Gus Myers
Myers
Henderson
Montews
Fire damages Waynesburg High School storeroom
A fire at Waynesburg High School caused about 3000 in damage to a timber and supply storeroom. The blaze broke out last night and was brought under control without further incident.
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Waynesburg
Waynesbuto High School
Snowden Relapse Raises Doubt Over Chancellor’s Condition
London March 18 Chancellor Philp Snowden, who has been ill for days, endured a fourth bad night and his condition grew more serious today. He will undergo an operation on Monday if his condition permits, signaling a critical turn in his health.
Gas Rate Hearing Set For Erie March 18
The Public Service Commission will hear the Erie gas rate case on March 18 as municipalities of Corry Erie and Warren push for lower rates. A Harrisburg probe by House and Senate committees may delay the hearing. The gas company is expected to respond to about twenty five requests for information and present its case.
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House
Senate
Harrisburg
Gorry
Erie
Corry
Warren
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Pittsburgh
Next Went
Roosevelt Favored by Progressives in Party Talks
United Press report from Washington outlines a Progressive conference where Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York emerges as the closest figure to meet Progressive goals. Leaders suggest a Roosevelt nomination could unite Progressives against Hoover, though no commitment was made and Roosevelt declined attendance.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Mar
Hoover
Mai
Branklin D. Roosevelt
New York
White House
George W. Norris
United States
Roosevelt
Bouseater Norris
Theodore Roosevelt
N.Y
Hooger
Rousevelt
Meadville College Names Young President Tolley
Dr William Tolley of Madison New Jersey has been appointed president of Meadville College. At 30 he becomes one of the nation’s youngest college heads. Tolley currently serves as dean of Brothers College Madison and will begin duties in July at Mendytile, succeeding Dr James A Beebe who resigned last June due to ill health.
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Asurany
Wilkin P. Tolley
Madison
N. J
Meadville College
Polley
Brothers College
Mendytile
Tolley
James A. Beebe
Allegheny
County Unemployed Relief Drive Organized
Harvey Willis leads the county relief effort with Desmond and Whittlesey absent. A unity committee met at the courthouse to name chairmen for three key committees: Employment, Public Works, and Livelihood. Mayo Alexander to head the rent committee as the county organizes a countywide program to aid unemployed residents.
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Alesanaer
Conjynetjin
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Harvey Willis
Vhajrman
Desmon
Lid
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Lig City
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Hele
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Corry
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Florida
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Will Pends Charges Against Mayor Walker in NYC Row
New York on March 13 officials indicated definite charges of incompetency inefficiency and neglect of duties would be filed against Mayor James J Walker by the city affairs committee. Dr John Haynes Holmes leader said a case as strong as that against District Attorney Crain would be pursued with Governor Roosevelt not steering the issue.
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Thomas C. J. Crain
James J. Walker
City Affairs Committee
West Weel
John Haynes Holmes
Te Community Church
Holmes
Jmayor Hien
Crain
Roosevelt
Move to Block Suit Fails in Corry Post Case
Attorney Walter H. Scott for Lieut A W Thompson Fost told that Judge W H Hirt overruled the demurrer to the suit by the local VFW post to collect for services during the Davis-Brown primary campaign last Spring. The Corry veterans seek pay for bugle and drum corps work in 1980. A county court suit was filed months ago and the county committee sub sequently filed a demurrer, which was overruled, with a jury trial ordered.
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A. W. Thompson Fost
Veterans of Foreign Wars
W. H. Hirt
Post
Davis-Brown
Corry
Bugle
Drum Corps
Davis-Brown County Committee
Hirt
Uit
Corry Post
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed
WAEC CBS network airs Morton Downey at 7 p.m. NBC presents Major Bowes family at 7 p.m. WINEC 0 p.m. features Billie Jones and Ernie Hare. WAEG GBS Network runs Gypsy Trail at 10 p.m. WHAF NEC network offers Theatre of the Air at 10:30 p.m.
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CBS
Morton Downey
NBC
Major Bowes
WINEC
Billie Jones
Ernie Hare
WAEG
GBS
NEC
General of Dry Army Plans for Early Campaign
Thomas J Stokes Ashington reports General Woodcoth in charge of expanding enforcement for Prohibition. A test period begins July 1 with new agents, aiming to outpace bootleggers. Woodcoth notes past leaders and urges agents to submit plans to spread manpower and tighten control nationwide.
Missing Girl Case in Santa Monica Closed
A two day search for Mitt Allus, 23, reported daughter of a wealthy Washington DC family, ended today. She had sent messages to a friend claiming a need for funds, but the case concluded without further details.
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Cal
Mar Ji
Mitt Allus
Washington, D. C
Was
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