Direct relief caseload in Pa below 200000
United Press reports Harrisburg March 26 that Pennsylvania direct relief use dropped below 200000 during the second week of March for the first time since the state emergency relief board was established Relief cases totaled 197256 about 656216 persons on March 14 with 257458 direct relief cases closed through transfer to the Works Progress Administration Combined direct and relief figures show more than 450000 families receiving some form of unemployment relief in mid March Floods statewide delayed relief computations and the full effect of the flood and unemployment relief may not be known for several weeks
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Emergency Relief Board
Thecine Karl de Schwelnite
Works Progress Administration
Death of Mrs Lena Northrup in North Warren
Mrs Lena Northrup aged 77 died at her North Warren residence Wednesday morning after forty five years in the locality. She married Edmond J D Northry on May 30 1883. he died in 1935. Survived by sons Bruce Northrup of St Marys West Virginia Kenneth Northrup of Ohio City a daughter Mrs Oliverd Betts of Bell View Pennsylvania and two mothers E Thurston and Harry Thurston of Ohio City.
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Lena ‘Thurston
Mean Street
Lena Northrup
North Warren
Edmond JD. Northry
Miss Thurston
Bruce Northup
St. Marys
W Va
Kenneth Northrup
Oi Clty
Oliverd Betts
Bell View
E.thurston
Harry Thurston
Ol City
One Killed Three Hurt in Car Crash at Rail Crossing
Archie Everett 28, of Perry township, Clarion county, was killed when the car he rode in struck a railroad freight train at West Monterey crossing. His three companions Delmar Quinn, Charles Wain, and Elton Goodman, all of Perry township, escaped with injuries not serious. Everett’s skull fracture and instant death were reported. Quinn suffered possible wrist fracture with facial and arm lacerations, Wain facial bruises, Goodman minor bruises.
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Oil City
Mar
Archie Everett
Perry Township
Clarion County
West Monterey
Javerett
Delmar Quinn
Charles Wain
Puta
Eiton Goodman
Benefit Party for Red Cross Held by Catholic Daughters
Court Conception No 85 Catholic Daughters of America sponsored a benefit party last evening in the K of C hall for the local American Red Cross chapter. Twelve tables were set for cards. Awnils were awarded to Mrs Edward Kinley Mrs William Johnson Miss Nellie Hart and Mrs K Mewes. Committee led by Mrs Jo Mooney served sandwiches and coffee to many guests.
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Court Conception No 85
Catholic Daughters of America
Hall
American Reid Cross
Edward Kinley
William Johnson
Nellie Hart
K Mewes
Joh Mooney
Fish Dinner for Red Cross Charity by VFW Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars served over one hundred guests at a fine fish dinner at the VFW home on West Washington Street last evening. The event was a benefit for the local American Red Cross chapter to aid food sufferers. Mrs Mary Jackson chaired the kitchen and Mrs Florence Amy led the dining room.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
West Washington Street
American Red Grass
Mary Jackson
Florence Amy
Eastern Star Installation in Cory City Chapter
The Eastern Star installation ceremony was held at the Masonic Temple last evening. Mrs. Matilda Nast presided as installing officer and introduced officers including Worthy Patron Velma Moore and Associate Matron L. Gallagher. Visitors from Union City and Titusville attended, with Grand District Deputy Mrs. Mildred Hutchigon among them.
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Wigers of
Cory City
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic
Genevieve Houghtan
Gladys Stowe
Merman Reese Marshal
Elinor Griswell
Jennie Rickers
Adah
Doris Doolittle
Uth
Charlotta Wolfe
Mather
Josephine Sherman
Martha
Misa Arlene Hooger
Electra
Mis
Helen Johnson
Gertrude Bernstein
Sentinel
Anna Davith
Matilda Nast
Ruth Stary
Sally Howard
Elinor Griswold
Katherine Abbey
Ruth Starr
Union City
Titusville
Mildrad Hutchigon
Titugville
PRR Loss in Flood Totals $9,000,000
Philadelphia report cites Pennsylvania Railroad flood damage of about 9 million dollars. President Martin W. Clement cites losses to cars tracks and equipment with payroll costs. Carloads fell to 66,019 for the week ending March 21, lowest since late 1904, amid freight activity drop.
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Philaidiouphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Martin W. Clement
Pennsylvanian Lines
Legionnaires Attend Titusville Meeting
Troyd Stowe Victor F Orn wriaur J Schau and Harry Spicer of Bi met C Carrier Post No 265 American Legion attended a Crawford County special committee meeting in Titusville. Posts across the county were represented and the discussion focused on Americanism and safety programs. The essay contest by the Americanization department was reviewed and District Commander Stowe praised the response to flood sufferers and spoke on membership and emergency unit campaigns.
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Troyd Stowe
Victor F. Orn
Wriaur J. Schau
Harry Spicer
Bimet C
Changes in Erie Fire Bureau Stir Labor Protest
Erie officials face a shakeup as three fire captains are demoted, including Dan Amirays of Engine Up No 8 to pipeman, prompting Central Labor Union protests at city hall. The scene follows a council meeting and signals potential further charges or changes in the department. Additional local notices list carpentry tools for sale and farm labor ads.
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Labor Union
Arie
Sirw
Swfety
Andrews Wieen
Lie Department
Gor
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Karl de Schweinitz
WPA
Benefit Party For Red Cross
VF. W. Auxiliary Fish Dinner Fine Success
Dairies
Model Dairy CO
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Corry, Penna
Eastern Star
Eastern Star Hall
Grant
Izes
Rayon Taffeta
W. T. Grant Co
Center
Erie Fire Bureau
West Plesaant Street
George B McIntyre
Corry
Dangher
Root
F.M. Duke General Masonry
Wright Street
J. A. Lanston
W. Hubert
A. G. Fehlman
General Contracting
Duke FM
Duke All-Way
Wea
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