Erie Philharmonie Conductor Metcalf Forces Resignation
May 29 Erie County reports reveal John Fr. Metcalf, founder and conductor, resigned from the Erie Philharmonie Orchestra after a vote rejecting his departure. He cited a lack of confidence from the board since 1930 and indicated his resignation would take effect at season’s end May 7.
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John FR. Metcalf
Erie Philharmonie Orchestra
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Metcalf
Sinc
One Erie Fishing Firm Ends 225 Day Strike
A fishing strike by Ashermen against the William Smiley Fish Company ended Tuesday afternoon in mediator Clifford J. Welshs office. The agreement, kept secret due to legal aspects in Smiley's purchase of the Fred Ralph Fish Co, will not affect the acquired firm and negotiations for a contract with that section will continue.
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William Smiley Fish Company
Clifford J. Welsh
Smiley
Ralph Fish Co
Fish Company
Quick Relief Returns as Borsoma Tablets Promote Kidney Health
Patent medicine pitch touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets to stimulate sluggish kidneys and cleanse blood of waste. Claims improved digestion and relief from back and leg distress. Also endorses Golden Lax Tablets for constipation and lists 60c price for Borsoma at drug stores.
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Veteran Priest Patrick Lynch Dies in Oil City
Patrick A. Lynch veteran priest of the Diocese of Erie and pastor of St. Joseph's Church Oil City died of a heart attack yesterday. He collapsed after luncheon and died at Oil City Hospital within 45 minutes. Lynch aged longtime Erie diocese clergyman native of Ireland. He was to be principal speaker at St. Joseph's High School graduation.
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Om City
Wey
Patrick A. Lynch
Diocese of
Erle
St. Joseph's Church
Oil City Hospital
Father Lynch
St. Joseph's High School
Ireland
Erie Diavese
April peacetime peak in Pennsylvania industry index
The April peacetime industrial index for Pennsylvania reached 179, up 12 percent from a year earlier, according to the Business Survey of Pennsylvania State College. For the first four months of the year the index rose 18 percent over the same period last year, with 1935–39 set as 100.
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Pennsylvania State College
Elks' Chorus Schedules Two Summer Concerts
Following a successful Mead Park Swimming Pool Fund concert, the Elks Male Chorus announced two more summer shows. On June 24 the group will perform for Union City at a Ladies Auxiliary benefit for Stem Memorial Hospital. Proceeds aid the hospital’s Women’s Auxiliary work. A second concert is set for August 28 in Fife for Elks state convention delegates.
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Stem Memorial Hospital
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Fife
Tax Bill Talks Aim To Narrow 20 Percent Bracket
Lawmakers push today to cut the 20 percent tax bracket from 1,400 to 302,400 to satisfy House members. Senate conferees see 16 percent bracket as bargaining material and may raise the 79,700 lower unit to gain July 1 effective date. If July 1 holds, taxpayers face reduced percent cuts in 1947 with only a 10 percent reduction this year for those in the 20 percent bracket.
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House
Senate
Group improves in rehearsals ahead of summer engagements
Since the last concert the group has held regular rehearsals and is reported improving with each practice. It is expected that several other engagements will be made for the summer months.
Corry Man Buys Spring Creek Mill to Form Waldron Feed Co
Paul Waldron, of Brook Street, has purchased the Tubbs Cash Mill at Spring Creek from Gordon and Virgil Tubbs. The mill will continue operating as before focusing on feed, perfumers, seeds and farm supplies under the new name Waldron Feed Co Erie. Contracts at three local plants grant wage increases of 12 to 15 cents per hour over two years, per Reuben Peters of the United Auto Workers CSO.
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Virgil Tubbs
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