WPA Slackers Face Sentence in Erie Court
A federal jury acquitted DuBois men John J. Boyle and William Haley who were charged with diverting WPA material and labor while foremen on Clearfield county projects. The trial marked the western Pennsylvania district court’s first WPA case. prosecutors said workers were paid for non work and private road work occurred at Uncle Sam’s expense.
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Brig
DuBois
WPA
Clearfield County
John J. Boyle
William Haley
Works Progress Administration
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
U. S
George Mashank
WIPA
R. M. Gibson
William Helley
Western Pennsylvania District Court
James W. McCallion
DuBlois
Doyle
Mack Schaney
Salbula
McCallium
Anes Dixon
1934 County Tax Records Destroyed By Fire
Delinquent county tax records for 1934, needed for an audit, are believed destroyed by fire. Ralph C. Benedict says he will inform county commissioners after an investigation. An audit of 1934 records likely impossible. Schmelzer recalled burning or disposal discussions with Parker.
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Rie
Ralph C. Benedict
Benedict
Quitten
Edward Schmelzer
Hmmet Parker
Schmelzer
Schmmelzer
Parker
Eline Schmelzer
State lumber industry abandoned in Pennsylvania tragedy
Sheffield March 24. A damaged report notes Pennsylvania’s lumber industry collapse as Williamsport, once the world’s lumber capital, loses status and a fatal crash near Muncy underscores the decline. It recalls Williamsport’s 1838 sawmill origins and the vast boom era. Local farmer Abe Metz weighs in on the shrinking timber region.
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Sheffield
Pennsylvania
Williaunsport
Pennsylvania P
Muncy
Wiliamsport
Williamsport
Spring Hill
Abe Metz
Montgom
Cameron
Potter
Mekean
Painter Samuel Longwill Dies From Scaffold Injury
Sharon Pennsylvania reports painter Samuel Longwill aged 47 died at Buh hospital after being injured a week ago when a scaffold fell at a work site. The incident occurred in Sharon and authorities say he sustained fatal injuries.
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Sharon
Samuel Longwill
Sharon Painter
Buh Hospital
Evangelist Plans Youth Rally at Alliance Church
Plans for a United Young People's Rally at Alliance Church Washington and Maple Friday at 7 40 pm. led by Rey r Hy Ritebie with strong youth focus. A large musical program directed by Mrs Ritchie enhances the event. Delegations from local churches will attend as the two week campaign nears its close on Sunday March 2001 with morning and evening services.
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Alliance Church
Washington
Maple Avenue
Rey R. Hy Ritebie
Ritebe
Aple
Ritchie
Scarlet fever dangers emphasized by Dr Keeney
Harrisburg reports Dr Paul A Keeney of the Pennsylvania Department of Health warns scarlet fever remains highly dangerous. He urges prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent heart and kidney complications, noting the disease is identical to scarlatina and not milder today. Pilgrims once traveled to Mecca and Medina on foot.
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Harrisburg
Mar
Paul A. Keeney
Pennsylvania
Ye Heart
Keeney
Medina
Mecca
Classified Rate and Policy Notes From The Journal
The Journal adopts a cash basis for credit in delinquent accounts and requires cash with all inserts. Classified ads cost one cent per word per day and must fit their proper class and journal style. The publishers may edit or reject ads, and errors must be reported immediately. Ads run three or six times but charged only for the number of appearances if stopped early. Also advertised are pep tonics and used auto parts from Thomas Motor Company.
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Cuestiva Saverite Ing
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Amney
Roley Vane Arbo
Erie
DuBois Wpa
T. H. Ritchie
Sandswigh
N. H
Charles Fallows
United States
Ya, Bie
Clinton
Center
Sullivan Counties
Chirpal
Pillsbury's
Slaindora
Conewango
Boy—Owen
MI Boy Peanutbutter
Dar
Glendora Tender Swift
Glendora
Fairmont
Bath
Edgemont
Ina
Japan
Rome
Haddock
A. H. Homer Will J. Wilcox
G. W. Knowlton
Donaldson Bros
Spring Creek
Lindsley’s Pharmacy
Thomas Motor Company
Lawrence Clark
Pleasant Street
G. Bonewell
2 McElroy
Nukona Company
North Center
WOMIN
Merchandise Mart
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Corry
Poultry and Supplies
Crawford Mi Wools Co
Patterson
Washington Treet
Central
York Real Estate
Gould Street
Third Ward
Black Top Food
Journal
East
Congress Street
Roosevelt
Saile
Walter H. Beott
Columbus
Route
Sharp
Crosby
John Hasmond
Harold Polewid B. Payne
Crawford Wools Co
Neckers Company
Clymer, N
Thurstf
Nattie Bivans
Natice
Nettie Favans
Erie County
Tsa
Mary Fricke
Crrry
James
Williamson
He Roine
Senate
Congress
General Assembly
Tek Lilplyel
Fird Mustyieh
State Committee
Primar
Coty
Atembara
Line County
Elton H. Buair
Helen M. Schlurart
Thomas W. Flatley Gonuiy Bose
Bie
Ralph
Bink -Chilet
National Used Car Exchange Week
National
FORD
Powell Motor Co
Union City
Borry
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