Need For Women Workers Continues Steady Payroll Rise
Port Erie dispatch reports April employment figures from the United States Employment Service. Men in manufacturing fell from 1,014 in April to 7511 in March? (text unclear). women rose from 9,185 in March to 9,416 in April, with an overall net gain in employed persons. The data suggest more women and men are needed to sustain war production and address heavier work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerie
Howard A. Stow ‘T
United States Ployment Service
Stewart
Damage to Cherries Unclear From Rain Delays
May 21. Paul Crossman, farm agent, says full extent of cherry damage from continual rain won’t be known for at least three weeks, as fruit begins to show. Sour cherries bloom two weeks behind schedule and sunshine and harvest timing remain in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Crossman
Chesnut to discuss experience rating plan changes
Harris and Chesnut of Labor and Industry plan a meeting next week with Pennsylvania employers to discuss legislation for an annual experience rating schedule and quarterly reports. Chesnut said no definite conditions were reached at yesterday’s first meeting. The plan could shift payments from one to 2.7 percent and save employers about 62.6 million dollars annually while reducing 3.5 million employer reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonic
William
Chesnut
Pennsylysnia
Com Wation Fund
Legisla
Martin
San Cura Ointment Aids Piles Itch Relief
Announced remedy promotes anti septic San Cura Ointment to ease itching and stinging from piles and minor skin infections. Claims soothing action and infection prevention for cuts burns and bruises. Sold at druggists 35 cents and 60 cents. use with San Cura Soap before applying.
Engagement of Miss Doris Alloway to Harold Black
Society notes announce the engagement of Miss Doris Alloway, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. C. B. Alloway of San Antonio Texas, to Harold Black, son of Mrs. Bessie Mapes Black and the late R. H. Black of Erie. Both are connected to local families and Mr. Black works in the Wage Planning Department of the U S Navy in the Turben Division of General Electric.
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Anucweny
Auverest
Doris Alloway
C. B. Alloway
Exle
San Antonio
Tex
Harold Black
Bessie Mapes Black
R. H. Black
Erie
Black
Grace Livermore
Arthur Mapes
Alloway
Academy High School
Mr. Black
Strong Vincent High
U.S. Navy
Turben
General Kleetric Company
Retired Postal Worker Ray Wolford Honored at Dinner
Ray Wolford who served 37 years at Corry post office was feted by pitty employees and ex-employes at the Hotel Corey last evening. Postmaster James Sullivan hosted and spoke as several members paid remarks. Wolford received a rocker as a farewell gift from the group.
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Ray Wolford
Pitty
Corry
Corey
James Sullivan
Mr Wolford
Deputy Attacked While Serving Papers Sparks Warrants
Erie May 21 Deputy Sheriff Neil Y Robbins was attacked while serving papers on Pat Hoover at his father's home in Albion. Warrants issued for Pat Hoover and his father Roy Hoover. custody dispute involves 4-year-old Edna Alice Hoover. Judge Evans will rule later after testimony.
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Neil V. Robbins
Erie
Neil Y. Robbins
Union City
Pat
Howard W. Hoover
United States Army
Roy
Justice of the Peace
Mary ©. Hoover
East 26Th Street
Edna Alice
Evans
Joseph C. Barber
Mrs Edwin Cole Honored at Pinte and Blue Party
Mrs Boyd Capwen hosted a social evening to honor Mrs Edwin Cole. Guests included Mrs W H Cale, Mrs Fram Cole, Miss Erma Bennink, and others. Cards and visiting provided entertainment, with a shower for the guest of honor and gifts received. Refreshments were served after decor in pink and blue.
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Boyd Capwen
Cole
W. H. Cale
Fram Cole
Joi Ben. Hink
Erma Bennink
Harland Blanchard
Helen Gumbleton
Ira Wickwire
Marjorie Capwell
Clarice Capwell
Two New Members Added to Corps in Ceremony
Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock during the business session the Women's Relief Corps admitted two new members, Mrs. Eva Hill and Miss Blanche Beall. President Mrs. K D Brown was assisted by Mrs. Rosa Westley in the initiation. Afterwards, Mrs. Marvin Carlson and Mrs. A E Morrison served sandwiches and cake to sixteen attending members.
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Uni
Eva Hill
Blanche Beall
K. D. Brown
Rosa Westley
Marvin Carlson
A. E. Morrison
Birthday Party For David Whitehead At East South Street
David Whitehead Jr. celebrated his first birthday yesterday afternoon at home on East South Street hosted by his mother Mrs Wilbur Whitehead. Many young guests attended including Janet Jackson Linda McMahon Michael Picciolo Jr Jack Brigham Billy Brigham Bobby Walsh Freddie Brockman Jimmie Paul John Seamans Marcell a Seamans Larry Lowe and Loren Hasbrouck plus their mothers. Guests brought gifts and a birthday lunch was served.
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David Whitehead
Wilbur Whitehead
East South Street
David
Janet Jackson
Linda McMahon
Michael Picelrillo, Jr
Jack
Billy Brigham
Bobby Walsh
Freddie Brockman
Chippy Eid
Jimmie Paulson
John
Jan Seamans
Marcella
Larry Lowe
Shirley
Loren Hasbrouck
Washington School Fair Plans Remain On Schedule
Washington school PTA plans for the annual fair were discussed by the PTA Study Circle hosted by Ms. Charles Rich on West Wayne Street. Wartime restrictions will be observed while concessions and amusements are arranged for the May 8 event on the school grounds. Visitors sewed and enjoyed refreshments hosted by Mrs. Robert Proctor.
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Washington
Washington School
PTA
Pt.a
Charles Rich
West Wayne Street
Robert Proctor
Gasoline Shortage Cripples Farms and Bomb School
Corry officers report gasoline shortages crippling farms as fuel rations and black market concerns escalate in the East. A two day bomb protection training session at Gridley Junior High, led by Lt. Col. Ross Coff, ends with diplomas and protective gear for 100 attendees from industry, utilities, police, and schools amid broader wartime fuel curbs.
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Ghlet
John D. Flanigan
William Swan
Aero Supply Police
Exle
H. M. Ross Coff
Third Service Command
Baltimore
Fle
Gridley Junior High School
WEA
Virginia
New England
Ickes
Midwest
Seaboard
OPA
Kiwanis club opposes Bradford curfew plan
Bradford Pa May 21 Kiwanis members voted against endorsing a curfew law. They argued juvenile delinquency could be solved by expanding recreational facilities for local children after Rabbi Herbert Hendel of Temple Beth Zion spoke on the issue. He urged thoughtful action rather than rushing new laws.
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Bradford
Kiwanis Club
Herbert, Hendel
Temple Beth Zion
Luge
Labor Board certifies ILWU as bargaining agent at Ludlow Leather
Philadelphia May 2 The National Labor Relations Board announced it has certified the International Fur and Leather Workers Union as the collective bargaining agent for production and maintenance employees of J Curtis Leather Company Ludlow Pa.
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Ludlow
Philadelphia
The
National Labor Relations Board
Toray
International Fur and Leather Workers Union
GIG
J. Gurtis Leather Company
Erie Soldier Wounded in Africa Report
A Erie soldier, Reynolds Jr., 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Reynolds of 4704 Washington Avenue, is wounded in action in northern Africa. War Department notes delayed details. American Red Cross to report no change in his condition within 15 days. Reynolds was inducted September 1841 and formerly worked for Tale Companies, a Stromz Vincent High School graduate. Registration reminder urges youths to register with local draft boards by their 18th birthday, with exceptions for Sundays or holidays.
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Suenera O Reynolds, Jr
Richard J. Reynolds
Washington Avenue
Agries
War Department
Reynolds
Aruy
Tale Compans
Stromz Vincent High
Harrisburg
Gare F. Mufer
State Selective Service
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Cally
Port
Harry Black
Colebrook
Robert Coleman
Pennsylvania
Welter Breyster
CFA
Automotive Supply Division
Ration Board
Calif
Cherry Valley Butter
Bordens Cream Cheese
Libby
Lamb
Edwin Cole
Associaven Ryess
Dole
Han
Toa
the Nast CO
Vcraamer Furrier — 11 West 8Th Air
Penna
Africa
Bernstein Bros
North Center ST
Corry, PA
Bayons
Wards Brown
Shzes
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