No land leases at Pymatuning Lake this year
Harrisburg March 16. The State Water and Power Resources Board said no camp or recreational sites will be leased at Pymatuning Reservoir in Crawford County for at least four years. Flooding began January 23 and public access remains restricted as a detailed recreation plan is prepared. The reservoir spans 16 miles, with a migratory bird refuge area set aside. A massive project began in 1931 and the lake will be the state's largest artificial reservoir when completed.
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Starrisburg
Commonwealth
Pyrmituning
Crawford County
Harrisburg
Lewis BH. Staley
Department of Forest and Waters
Staley Suil
Charles B. Ryder
Pennsylvania
Uni
Wittle Sanctuary
Pymatuning
Pinchot
Dome
Lake Wallenpaupack
Pise
Monroe
State realizes on heirless estates amid escheat surge
United Press reports from Harrisburg on March 16 that Pennsylvania's escheatment program shows rising funds as unclaimed bank deposits and heirless estates total 118 622 by February 26. Richly detailed cases include Pittsburgh recluses and a Wilkes-Barre woman's will dispute, with Strack noting higher collections than any period since 1922 though assets are often under value.
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Arthur F. Grant
United Press
Harrisburg
State Revenue Department
State Treasury
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Lizeme
Wilkes-Barre
Strack
Relief Board Appointments Move Through Harrisburg
United Press reports in Harrisburg dated March 16 that the state emergency relief board allocated a total of 131000 in extra funds. An emergency meeting approved appointments including Ridgways B. K. Keenen as executive director for Cameron Elk McKean and Warren counties at 2400 annually and several members of the Cameron Warren relief card along with Dr. Paul H. Wilson of Lawrence county.
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United Press
Harrisburg
State Emergency Relief Board
B. K. Keenen
Ridgwy
Camberon
Elk
McKean
Warren
Wadlingham
Bradford
Francis Z. Milligan
Emporim
John H. Cartwright
Ridgway
E. ¢. Bordwell
Cameron-Warren Counties
Paul H. Wilson
Lawrence County Relief Board
Detroit auto worker slain in early union violence
A Detroit auto worker, believed to be John J. Bielak, was killed near Monroe, Michigan, in what authorities call the first open clash linked to automotive unrest and the workers' union labor wars. Sheriff reports two cars approached, headlights off, near a farm driveway.
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United Press
Toledo
Detroit Auto
Monroe
Mich
John J. Bielak
N Fo
Thomas Corcoran
Corcoran
Joseph Bainley
Erie Dancer Dies From Crash Injuries
A Jamestown auto crash killed Erie dancer Marid Arthur Kershaw, age unknown, after a Sunday return from a roadhouse engagement. Maurice Castle, Erie dancing instructor, drives the car. Kershaw suffered a fractured skull and lay in a coma before death. Last rites set for Monday at St. Paul’s Cathedral, burial in Brie Cemetery. inquest to be held soon by Deputy Coroner David Lincoln.
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Arthur Kershaw
Castle
Bond
Kershaw
Erie
St. Paul's Cathedral
Brie
Thomas Kershaw
Thom
George
Niwin
Gertrude
James
Dolores
Sue Strahar
Cascade Street
Beve r Mahoning dispute discussed by General Markham
United Press reports General Markham chief of army engineers spoke in Pittsburgh addressing railroad rate rises on short hauls from Colgw nid Pa to Struthers O influencing Beaver Mahoning area needs. He said railroads seek to retain business and questioned rail rate hikes on raw materials noting no undue tonnage loss expected if canal constructed. Also includes classified ad lines about small house rent and furnished rooms.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Beaver-Mahoning
M. Markhand
Army Engineers
Gen. Markham
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Durant City
Kane American Plate Glass Co
HJ. G- Strack
Revenue Department
Relief Board
Jens
J. Harwood
Van’s Auto Service
West South Street
Corry, Pa
Detroit
Adilvess
Third Avenue
Emocott
N. Center
Corry
Aew Corry
Goodyear
Children’s
Oxfords & Pumps
Booys
Endicott - Johnson
N. Center St
Ary Chan St
Tin
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