General demand for slash in school taxes survey shows cuts expected
A local survey reveals taxpayers expect a fair reduction in school tax assessment this year. Residents cite long-standing high taxes and a better district condition, while board members face finance committee input and a Friday meeting to discuss possible levy cuts.
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Board of Education
John B. Papterson
Vatterean
Deen
Cory
Shichy
Peidivs
Urvey
Burglars Active in Erie Target School and Shoe Store
Erie police report a fresh burglary wave on Monday night with Garfield school broken into and ransacked, its office searched for valuables. A shoe store on Tid B and German streets was looted, about 50 dollars in footwear and hosiery stolen, while a small amount of change was taken from the principal's office at Miss Anna Mav Kear.
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Erie
Garfield School
Ier
German
Sickelane
Anna Mav Kear
Dutelins
C. H. Brundage
Tid B
Msp
Convention of County Sabbath School Association
The Evie County Sabbath School Assn will hold its annual convention at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Twe, on June 31 and 10. John Alvin Grin of Pittsburgh will preach the convention sermon, Rev. Rasmussen of Harrisburg will give the opening address, with speakers E. Bonsall and W. Myer from the state. Music will be in charge of A. Aluekmore.
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Evie County
Stuad
Bociasiej
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Twe
John Alvin Grr
Pittsburgh
Vr Rasmussen
Harrisburg
Bonsall
Myer
Aluekmore
Cyclone damages Wellman Road area school roof
May 25 report from Ashville describes a cyclone that struck around 1 40 pm damaging properties along Wellman Road. Sightseers watched as dark clouds swept from the west and the storm lifted the roof of the Wellania road district school, carrying it into a nearby lot on the Stutzenburg farm.
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Ashville
Wellman Road
Stutzenburg
Wellania Road
Dividend Increased by United Press New York
General Ble sre Company boosted its quarterly and annual dividends. A base quarterly common dividend rises to 15 cents, with a $1.00 per share annual common dividend and a $1.00 cash extra dividend replacing a prior special preferred stock distribution. Both common dividends payable July 28 to holders of record June 7, while the special preferred stock receives its 15 cent quarterly dividend payable July 28 to holders of record June 17.
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United Press New York
General Blesre Company
Lindbergh Field Name Backed by Philadelphia Mayor
Lindbergh Field in Philadelphia may be named after Charles A Lindbergh if Mayor Kendrick’s recommendation is adopted. The plan suggests a grand naming, reflecting the aviator’s anticipated return to the United States and a possible visit to the city.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Municipal Flying Feld
Kendrick
Alreay
United States
Columbus Grange Plans Memorial Service and School Commencement
Columbus news notes a Columbus Grange regular session on May 28 with a memorial service program including a song, roll call, and discussion on farm machinery purchases. Also announced are Columbus High School Class Night on June 9, commencement on June 9, and Alumni Banquet on June 10. Community work at the church yard Thursday and an aid meeting on June 2 chaired by Mrs. W. Fargo are listed, with local residents Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Shannon noted as visitors.
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Columbus
Columbuos Grange
Colmbus High School
Jdnet
F.C. Shannon
Oli City
Shannon
Rena Mc Cray
Community Aid
Thursdass
WW. R. Fargo
Srolssq
Newsprint for Four Years Survey Details
A survey notes that over four years there is enough newsprint to create a voyage as wide as a daily paper from earth to the sky, highlighting ample resources for student projects and broader literacy.
Narrow escape at Erie crossing amid freight danger
Mrs Elsa Nichols narrowly escaped a fatal crossing collision when her Studebaker rocker drove through a lowered safety gate as a westbound freight bore down on Center street crossing. Witnesses say the incident occurred after an eastbound train cleared the crossing and gates were partly lowered, with only minor damage to the gate and shock to the two women.
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Center Street
Erie Railroad
Elsa Nichols
Studebaker Er
Ed. Hewitt
Ms. Nichols
East Main Street
Nichols
Hewitt
Conviction in Actor's Murder Sealed at Trial
Five women and two men were found guilty of manslaughter in the death of actor Tom Kerrick. The case stemmed from an allegedly drunken orgy preceding Kerrick's shooting in his home. Sentencing by Judge Hardy was scheduled for May 27.
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United Preas
Joe Hunt
Failty
Jorge Hardy
Hay Kerrick
Vintit MW Howes
Scholarship Fund Awarded To Miss Mary Brockman
Miss Mary Brockman of Surry High School, now at Allegheny College, is named beneficiary of the H. Bayley Scholarship Fund for the coming year. The award, previously given to a pupil of the Senior High School, was funded by the 2500 dollars from the Bayley endowment. The committee overseeing selection includes the principal, secretary, and senior high school staff.
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Mary Brockman
Gradiula Oy
Surry High School
Alegheny College
H. Bayley
Brockman
Sailey
Undia
Mysterious Pair Joins Local Land Deal Amid Turmoil
Unclear OCR text hints at a local land matter involving Mr and Mrs Chutes Landen and others. The fragment mentions Mire CW Jones and Ma Javort with a reference to a committee and a multi day event. Details are unreadable.
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CW Jones
Ma Javort
Chutes Landen
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