Erie Feb business gains lead state at 41 percent rise
Erie reported the largest state gain in February business with a 41 percent year over year increase. Bank debits totaled 41,507,000, a 35 percent rise. building operations fell seven percent from February 1941. Motor vehicle sales dropped eight percent, while retail trade remained strong except for wardmorine agents. The survey, by Pennsylvania State College, used bank debits payrolls and power sales to measure activity.
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Death Claims Ward Alexander in Erie Local Notice
Ward Alexander, longtime Erie resident and Bracken-Kesting associate, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after ten days of illness. He was about 70, born in Wayne township, survived by wife, daughter Mrs Berward Wilson of Lakewood N Y, son Robert, brother Harry of Corry, and several grandchildren. Services set for 2:30 PM Thursday at the family home 30 West Congress Street with Rev. Franes Graves officiating. interment in St. Thomas crypt follows.
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Ten youths enlist in Army at Erie
Ten youths enlisted Monday at the U S Army recruiting station in the federal building in Erie. Names listed include Howard Kenneth Faullmer 1140 West 29th Street Richard Eugene Ersley 001 West 1th Street George William Schraeck 2697 Chestnut Street Ralph Joseph Schreck R D 7 Mearville Henry Andrew Kemling R D 1 Cranesville Theodore Leo Schwab Mendville Lyle Raymond Allen Union City Joseph Frank Czysz 926 Pennsylvania Avenue Russell Emory Morgan 3817 Seneca Street Wesleyville Carl Frederick Braeger 3602 West Lake Road.
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Mendville
Lyle Raymond Allen
Union City
Council to Open Bids on $20,000 Bonds April 6
City Council will open bids on $20,000 equipment and funding bonds at the next regular meeting Monday April 6. The bonds dated May 1 1947 will retire at $3,000 annually starting May 1 1947 with final payment of $2,000 May 1 1950. Funds to cover street department needs and retired warrants will come from the issue. Bids also on salvage from the city dump.
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Parents Seek Dismissal of Senior High Teacher Titus
Parents accuse Miss Titus of harsh classroom atmosphere poor student relations and arbitrary grading. At a lengthy meeting they urge the school board to dismiss her and replace her, citing past promises unkept and insist on stricter supervision and possible reassignment.
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Sharon Plant Expansion Plans Boost Sharon Factory Output
Officials of the National Malleable and Steel Castings Company announced a 1.6 million expansion at the Sharon plant. About 70 000 square feet will be added and new gear will double output for anchor chains and tank wastings, creating roughly 800 new jobs.
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Radio Schedule Promises Variety Across Networks
Broadcast lineup lists Burns and Allen and Tallulah Bankhead drama, Bob Hope and Milton Berle appearances, Red Skelton, Duffy’s Tavern, and Navy Band segments. NBC CBS and Mutual air daytime and evening programs, including Bobby Burns, Arthur Godfrey, and Holy Week features.
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Poultry and Supplies at Montgomery Ward's Store
Seey Chicks from proven hatcheries True to name and breed from district's finest distributors, Montgomery Ward's Store 212.
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Butler Records Second Auto Fatality Of Year
Butler Pa March 31 Charles W Maxa a Pittsburgh waiter and car driver died an hour after a truck car collision on the Pittsburgh Butler highway near the river bridge. His companion Daniel William Breman of Pittsburgh was reported in full condition today.
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War Profits Chief Reports On Naval Contracts Salaries
House Naval Affairs committee hearings reveal a Toland survey of 45 naval contract firms showing 1941 compensation spikes from 22 to 1901 percent of base salaries. The Smith Bill aims to curb closed shop, cap profits at 6 percent, and suspend the 40 hour week. Treasury opposes the 6 percent cap and Roosevelt and Nelson oppose a wartime week suspension.
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Markets Stock Pittsburg Produce and Buffalo Livestock
Pittsburgh markets show slow demand for produce with varied prices on apples including Rome Beauties and York Imperials, potatoes, and Maine Chippe Was. Buffalo livestock reports hog sales slow, cattle firm, veal steady, and sheep near unchanged. notable prices for weights and cuts listed alongside older market references.
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