Special meeting and varied local notices in brief
The local paper reports a special meeting of the Hoard of Hiluvation Monday evening. Liquor Control Board sales total $1,202,899 for the week ending May 1, with prior week at $1,800,788. Arrests for drunkenness and fines. police warn of counterfeit $10 bills in roadhouses near Buffalo. postmaster appointment recommended for Oil City. Chickenpox cases rise in city. Knights of Columbus delegates to Williams Park meeting. Ward's Reports notes automotive production decline. Weather outlook May 25–30 for Great Lakes region. rail pickup and delivery suspended on Eastern Lines. Police urge parental cooperation to curb street play by children. Grape growers report frost damage expectations. local highway bids set for June 1 opening.
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State Aid Hopes Dwindle as Legislature Delays Relief
North East Assemblyman Van Allsburg says there is little chance of a $25,000,000 distribution for the Ziesenheim Act this session. He warns school districts to budget cautiously and borrow if needed to cover deficits. He notes two income tax proposals loom, but no immediate relief expected.
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John
Var Allsburg
North Baat
van Allsburg
Ziesenheim
Earle
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Assemblyman
van Alisburg
Townsend Club Forecasts Recovery With Monthly Annuity Plan
W J Donaldson of Erie spoke at the Grand Theatre meeting stressing recovery via a circulating annuity. He urged $200 monthly to achieve full recovery and $100 for partial gains, arguing faster dollar velocity boosts purchasing power. Corry and Columbus groups plan to organize a Townsend Club next Monday evening.
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Erie
Corry Club
Townsend Clu
Grand Theatre
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Corry
Columbus
Jurges Lost For Rest Of Season With Arm Injury
Chicago May 23 A bone specialist said Cubs shortstop Bill Jurges will be out for the season after injuring his throwing arm in a slide on April 30 The news dampens Chicago’s chances of defending the National League title and forces the team to adjust infield plans for the remainder of the year.
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Chicago Cubs
Birwin E. Ryerson
Bill Jurges
County Probes Irregularities at Primaries
Ori May 21 County Commissioners ordered a sweep to probe irregularities at the last primary election. B F Swartz Republican state committeeman says police should patrol districts, particularly Third ward, to prevent future irregularities. Ralph Benedict disclosed a main served illegally as voting machine inspector in Sixth District Third Ward. Louis Massello named in the incident. commissioners contest the judge’s authority in appointing electing inspectors.
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Willy
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Swarts
Ralph C. Benedict
Main
Louis Massello
Alth
Benefet
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Ferde Grofe Orchestra in Ford V-8 Rhythm Revue
Forde Grofe and his orchestra with Marguerite Howard and The Buccaneers will launch a Ford dealers presented weekly series on WTAM Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 30 p m The program features Grofes Covered Wagon the first movement of Wheels a symphonic suite depicting America's development through transportation including Pony Express Tron Horse Gay Nineties Automobile and Air plane Also a Top Hat medley and a Grofe arrangement of Theres Something About a Soldier sung by Marguerite Koward.
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Eastern Star members visit Youngsville chapter
Mrs. Velma Moore worthy matron and officers of Gorry City Chapter Order of Eastern Star, with Helen Johnson Jennie Rick ers Mae Carmcke Gertrude Bernstein Charlotte Wolfe Arlene Hoover Doris Doolittle Ricka Sandburg Josephine Sherman Genévieve Houghton Eleanor Griswold Anna Davitt Helen Rees Gladys Stowe Nina Parkhurst and Mr and Mrs C L Gallagher attended the Youngsville initiation demonstration last evening. A buffet luncheon followed with dessert in order colors and tasteful decorations. Grand district deputy Mildred Hutchison Titusville was an honored guest along with visitors from Titusville Warren Hydetown and Corry.
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Gorry City
Order of Eastern Star
Helen Johnson
Jennie Rickers
Mae Carmcke
Gertrude Bernstein
Charlotte Wolfe
Arlene Hoover
Doris Doolittle
Ricka Sandburg
Josephine Sherman
Genévieve Houghton
Eleanor Griswold
Anna Davitt
Helen Rees
Gladys Stowe
Nina Parkhurst
C. L. Gallagher
Youngsville
Hower
Mildred Hutchison
Titusville
Warren
Hydetown
Corry
Liquor Declared Public Enemy No 1 by Local Pastor
Rev. M. W. Cantrodale of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church told a Sunday Schools rally that liquor in its many forms is Public Enemy No. 1, surpassing gangsters, urging the church and Sunday School to educate youth with the Bible and address the issue in Venango County.
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Castrodale
Erie Girl Testifies in Alfred Smith Jr Case
Erie girl testifies before a New York jury via stenographer at the Victoria hotel in New York City. Mrs Flynn, living with her parents at 1486 East Luke Road, arrived by plane with Detective A. We Harvin to bolster the state's extortion case against Alfred B. Smyth Jr. Testimony described a prior relationship with him and referenced a prominent family.
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Arie
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Bele
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New York Yuan
Newring
Alfred B. Smyth, Jr
New York
Meh. Jamon
Luke Rand
A. We Harvin
Polite Department
Wna
Board to Consider Budget Monday Night
The Board of Education plans a special Monday evening session to discuss the proposed tax levy and budget for the coming year. President Mrs. I. E. Barnes, who is expected to attend, will share her stance on the tax increase at that time, with final action deferred to Thursday.
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E. Barnes
Complete Link in District Road Opens Between Oil City and Tionesta
Oil City May 23 The completion of the first long stretch of pavement between Oil City and Tionesta completes the Allegheny Highway aside from minor guard rail work. The recent section extends about half a mile from the concrete paving at the tax office, built by Fry Construction Company of Erie. Some grading remains, and a WPA employment plan is being prepared for future work. Final top surface for the road between President and the Hunter bridge is expected to start soon.
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Tionesta
Forest County
Fry Construction Company
Erie
Franklin
WPA
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Hunter
Vandals damage Oil City field house and grounds
Oil City May 23. Vandalism found at the Ramaze-Hasin field house disrupting the near complete swimming pool project halted by funds. Windows smashed, doors broken, and the tennis court fence damaged. workers reported the fence largely wrecked despite Thursday repairs.
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Oil City
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Corry Rod and Gun Club to Build Two Skeet Ranges
Members met at the club rooms to decide on constructing two skeet ranges now while using insurance funds from the former club fire to clear indebtedness. A building fund is set for a new hall and special events are planned to boost the fund. A small bore rifle and skeet shoot will be held on Decoration Day morning.
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Postmasters to Be Schooled in Bonus Payment
A training session for northwestern Pennsylvania postmasters on distributing soldiers bonus payments will be held in Erie. About 75 postmasters, led by Postmaster James P. Sullivan, will learn procedures from Eugene Gallagher, a postal inspector. Erie city and rural routes will handle bonus bonds for Corry area veterans.
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Eugene Gallagher
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Forest Fire Burns Seventy Five Acres in County
RIDGWAY May 28 Fire wardens reported a Thursday blaze at Bogey Run near Brockport burned about 75 acres of second growth timber. Firefighters from Brockport led by Warden Swartwood contained the fire after several hours. Dry woodland in higher regions remains a concern despite spring rains. Wardens urge caution in the woods.
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Bogey Run
Brockport
O. C
Croyland
Swartwood
Essay Winners Named From Local High Schools
Miss Margueritt Zarbo of St Edward's and Miss Macie Johnson of Senior High won the American Legion essay contest awards. The program honors will be presented by Rimer C. Carrier Post 865 with gold medals next Friday during Memorial Day observances at the schools.
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Brie
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Lin
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Joseph Zarbo
Corry
Clymer
St. Ruward's
Reputar
Rev. Francis Jr. Graves
M. Wheabeth
Macie Johnson
J. 8. Johnson
West Wayne Street
Miss Johnson
Franklin Girl Delivers Poppy to President
May 23 report from Eaton Rapids Michigan describes a six year old, Irig Arlene Aide brand, from the National Home presenting a Buddy Poppy to the President of the United States. She is the daughter of the late Albert A Hildebrandt, formerly with Jesse Ch Greer post Franklin, who died in 1932. Florence W Hildebrandt, his widow, now resides in Franklin.
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Albert A. Hildebrandt
Jesse Ch Greer Post
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