Pennsylvania farm tenancy program expands county reach
The Federal farm tenancy program will extend to eight more Pennsylvania counties during the 1941-42 loan year, bringing total participation to 40. The plan offers loans for land, buildings, equipment, or seed to prospective farmers, with average farm purchases around 5000 to 6000 dollars and 20-year repayment terms.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Joan Busit
Pennsylvania
Carson P. Mertz
Farm Security Administration
Huntingdon
Lawrence
Indiana
Northampton
Lebanon
Venango
Bucks
Adams
Mercer
Milffin
Montgomery
Montour
Northumberland
Pery
Potter
Snyder
Somerset
Sucquehanna
Piogu
Washington
Wayne
Westmoreland
York
Bedford
Berks
Bradfor
Butler
Cambria
Centre
Chester
Columbia
Crawford
Cumberland
Erle
Fayette
Franklin
Greene
Lancaster
Lehigh
Lycoming
Merta
Mertz
Ue Farmey
Secretary of Agriculture
State Department of Aqviculture
Bureau of of Animal Industry
Cameron
Clarion
Elk
Forest
Jefferson
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Wyoming
Clinton
Armstrong
Clearfield
Juniata
Bureau of Animal Industry
House
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Buveau
Bureau
Usder
Order Changes at Erie County Detention Home
Erie County officials announced changes at the Erie Detention Home on West 1th Street. Neglected children will not be housed with youths suspected of criminal offenses. instead they will be placed at St. Joseph's Home for Children until foster homes are found. Commissioners and the Chief Probation Officer will meet with Catholic Charities leaders to arrange temporary placement and discuss improving the detention home, including adding a bathroom and other repairs.
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Harold P. Dundon
James Powers
Erie Catholic Dioese
Ruth Barnett
Mastitis Control Advice For Herds
The bulletin notes faulty care of cows udders and diseased udders in herds as a major cause of mastitis. It cites narrow stalls, poor floors, insufficient bedding, irregular milking, and teat injuries. It advises immediate removal of affected cows, sanitizing bedding, and improving stalls with better ventilation and line sand plaster as a disinfectant.
Guffey and Lawrence urge harmony in New Harmony plea
In Harrisburg on May 29, David L. Lawrence and Senator James F. Chiffey joined in urging Democratic party harmony ahead of the governor race. They spoke at Rep Leo Achterman’s testimonial in Hershey, stressing unity over personal factionalism and warning against anyone who would stab allies in the back. Achterman’s future, including possible Superior Court bids, remained uncertain.
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Aswuted
Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
U.S
Josep F. Chiffey
Lawrence
Guffey
Leo A. Achterman
House
Hershey
Pennsylvania
Jang Anoth¢R
Tney
Gulley
Achterman
Democratic Party
House of Harrisburg
Superior Court
Brockway Clay Plant Strikes Over New Scale
At Brockway Clay Manufacturing Company 250 workers walked out over a wage scale dispute. Production halted with 90 percent of operations devoted to national defense or orders. Dr. H E Kulgus reported no picketing and a quiet plant as UCA&BU members negotiate a new scale in Canton.
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Brockway
Brockway Clay Manufacturing Company
H. E. Kulgus
United Clay A Brick Union
Canton
Timely discovery stops blaze at Erie plant
A late west wall fire at Griffin Manufacturing Company in Erie was halted by timely detection. Chief Michael Leonard said the blaze risk was contained with an estimated cost of about $100. He linked the incidents to a surge in fermentation work across local plants handling deferment orders.
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Timely Discovery
Erie
Griffin Manufacturing Company
Michael Leonard
Leonard
Five Forgery Charges Filed Against Bradford Water Worker
Bradford Pa May 29 Five forgery counts will be filed against Wayne W Lerch former Bradford water department employee at a preliminary hearing before Alderman Carroll Clayton He is jailed on 16000 bail awaiting June criminal court term County Detective Merle Dickenson said up to 246 forgery counts could apply totaling 13886 25 but only five will be charged at this hearing The forged checks bore signatures of J Houghton T Wiglotti J Heller Thomas and Houben with amounts 44 4675 41 46 75 and 44 respectively
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Bradford
Wayne W. Lerch
City of Bradford Water Department
Carroll Clayton
McKean
Lereh
Merle Dickinson
Dickinson
J. Houghton
T. Wiglotti
Crete Vital Gain for Axis Powers
Axis gains in Crete boost German military position as heavy losses among elite units reduce threats in the Mediterranean and complicate invasion plans for Britain. High casualties may slow Nazi efforts to mount a full invasion of England, despite ongoing reconnaissance and strategic moves.
Aged Corry Resident John Boland Sr Dies After Amputation
John Boland Sr a 78 year old Corry resident died at Corry hospital after leg amputation to treat a chronic infection. He had served as night watchman at Aero Supply for more than two decades and was an honorary member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by four daughters and three sons. Funeral services are planned from his daughter’s home and St Thomas church with burial in St Thomas cemetery.
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Wiel
John Boland
Corry Hospital
Boland
Francis
Youngsville
Cory Hospital
Archie W Thompson
Ray Potwin
Jamestown
Roy Blynt
Corry
Agnes Burkett
City
Abe Boland
John £. Boland
Thomas
Bracken-Keating
Blynt
East Congress Street
Selock
St. Thomas’ Church
St Thomas Cemetery
Thompson’s Borsoma Tablets for kidney relief ad
Danger signals from kidney failure causing backache and pains are claimed to be cured by Thompson’s Horsoma Tablets. The ad promises quick relief by stimulating kidney action and increased urinary secretions. It also recommends Golden Lax Tablets for constipation at 25 cents.
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Thompson
County Seeks Gas Tax Funds From Harrisburg
Erie county officials await confirmation from Harrisburg on the $180,000 gasoline tax due from last year with another $100,000 for the first six months of this year. Controller Harvey M. Willis says payment is expected in June, while the county withholds state bill payments to meet current obligations. Missing funds could strain budgets and payrolls if not received.
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Erie
Harrisburg
Erie County
Harvey M. Willis
Mune
Hulding
Warren State Hospital
Willis
Funeral Rites for Mrs Clifford Bloss Held at Willsburg
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock from the late home in Willsburg R D 2 for Mrs Clifford Bloss who died Sunday at Corry Hospital. Rev William H Garnett officiated. Music and prayers accompanied the service. Interment followed in Beaverdam cemetery. Local and out of town relatives attended, including Mr and Mrs Pit and others from Corry Erie Warren and Garland.
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Willsburg R. D
Clifford Bloss
Corry Hospital
William H. Garnett
Rilveville
Plujaner
Kennethy Pitt
Robert PI
Lawrence Wichals
Walter Bloss
Beaverdam Cemetery
Mingi Bole Pit
O. Nichola Map
Pred Barnes
Rayemond Barnes
Shambaugh
Claude Place
Robert Proctor
Corry
Earl Weinheimer
Erie
Mola Caro Pitt
Los Angeles
Walter Blosy
North Hasty
Melvie Hunt
Eee
Albion
Ralph
Donald Pitt
Clymer, N
Keeneth “Pitt
Spring Creek
Raymond Thpp
Garland
Gertrude Morris
Warren
Wayse Towneship
Beaverdam
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