Old age insurance payments rise in Pennsylvania in 1940
Figures show 29 818 Pennsylvanians received monthly old age and survivors benefits as of December 31 1940 totaling 470 992700 per month with 5 750 000 yearly in payments. The regional director William L Dill cites widows dependent children and parents benefiting and notes rising numbers as more workers retire or die.
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Philadelphia
Peiersi Old-Age and Survivors
Pennsylvania
William L. Dill
Sorial Security Board
Werthei
Dill
Roosevelt Highway Guides Tourists Across the Nation
The Roosevelt Highway runs coast to coast with the U.S. 8 designation, offering historic views and avoiding city congestion. Officials note rising domestic travel and urge free key folders and map folders from the Highway Association, with Western HQ in Des Moines Town and Eastern HQ in Scranton, Pa.
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United States
Association
Des
Moines
Coliseum
Des Maies
Town
Chamber’ of ‘Commerce
Scranton
Funeral services for H. J. Phillips held Saturday
Funeral services for H. J. Phillips, long time physician, were conducted Saturday afternoon at his Bear Lake home. Rev Beightol of Niobe officiated with Rev. W. Barret of Bear Lake assisting. Bearers included Hernan Hawking Rasmus Thompson Vernon Thompson Lyle Thompson Ronald Hoardman and Arthur Boardman. Burial followed in Bear Lake cemetery with friends from Jamestown Lakewood Panama Corry and nearby areas in attendance.
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H. J. Phillips
Bear Lake
Mb. Beightol
Niobe
W. Barret
Hernan Hawking
Rasmus Thompson
Vernon Thompson
Lyle Thompson
Ronald Hoardman
Arthur Boardman
Bear Lake Cemetery
Jamestown
Lakewood
Panama
Corry
Vicinity
Summer Beach Courses on Presque Isle Highlighted
Dr Warren R Witz assistant professor of biology will lead University of Pittsburgh Presque Isle Lake Laboratory all summer offering field botany advanced biology projects and thesis research credits. The Lake Laboratory founded 1926 hosts alternating summer lectures by zoology and botany specialists.
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Warren R. Witz
University of Pittsburgh Presque Isle Lake Laboratory
Witz
Lake Laboratory
Eve Pitt
Strike at Brooks plant as 110 welders walk out
About 110 welders at the Brooks plant of the American Locomotive Company staged an independent walkout under two weeks after a 155 mm gun carriage project began, pressuring for an 11 percent raise and a union shop. Plant officials said operations were not halted but may slow due to welders’ absence as negotiator Joseph P. Molany advises on next steps.
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Durack
Ender
Brooks
Ametieny Locomotive Company Tody
Joseph P. Molany
Tool Manufacturer Elmer Rainey Dies at Titusville
Elmer Rainey, a renowned tool maker, dies at age 98 at home after a long illness. He arrived in Titusville in 1929 and founded the Rainey-Petter Manufacturing Company, guiding local industry for decades.
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Titusville
Yyusville
Elmer Rainey
Titusvills
Rainey- Petter Manufacturing Company
President of Dunkirk Bank Dies Tuesday
Huward Madigan, longtime banker and former president of the Lake Shore National Bank, died Tuesday morning at 525 Swan Street. Born November 5, 1861 in Dunkirk, he rose from a clerical office to bank presidency and chaired its board of directors until his death.
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Dunkirk
Huward Madigan
Lake Shore ‘National Bank
Swan Street
Lake Shore National Bank
Inventor Calva Solves Sheep Wool Kink Issue
Minneapolis inventor J B Calva has developed a chemical solution to remove kinks from sheep wool. Treated pelts and sheepskin fibers show improved texture and consistency.
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Minneapolis
J. B. Calva
Famous American Women Biographical Dictionary Edited by American Publications
The volume American Women is a standard biographical dictionary featuring biographical sketches of notable U.S. women. Edited by American Publications, Inc. of Los Angeles California, the work contains biographical entries and profiles.
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American Publications, Inc
Los Angeles
Calif
Westfield Man Killed En Route to Job by Train
Lee Franklin age 50 of 39 Pranklin Street Westfield was killed Tuesday after being struck by a Nickel Plate train while walking toward a farm on Portage Street. Witnesses say he raised his arms to shield his face as the train approached and could not escape.
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Westfield
Lee Franklin
Pranklin Street
Westield
ASC
Uid Iar
X Farm
Jol Cammren
William Crandell
Weetfield Coy Ger
Franklin
Portage Street
Brankting
Crandall
Branktin
Cost Of Winter Highway Care In Harris County
Officials report the winter highway program cost about 4.563 million dollars, with prior year spending around 4.2 million. The study covers 24.5 million miles of service and notes limits on removing work in cities while detailing related funds for borough and rural road maintenance.
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Harrishorg
Peprevivanta
Surviey
Judge Kitts Set to Return to Court Next Week
Judge Miles B. Kitts, hospitalized after fractures, will return to court next week at West Third Street. He will summon attorneys to present arguments on the pending case, resuming official duties after a period of medical leave.
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Judge Kitts
Erla
St. Vincent's
Miles B. Kitts
Holt
Iearnea
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
A home remedy advertises Ru-Ex Compound as a two week supply mixed with water and lemon juice to ease rheumatic arthritis or neuritis. It promises relief within 48 hours and urges readers to buy from druggists and local stores.
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McCandrew
Rexaill
Ady
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Roosevelt Highway
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NAVY
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