Continuance of Same County Tax Expected
Erie county can get through the year without borrowing and there will be no millage increase in 1940 County Controller Harvey M Willis said after reviewing finances The one half mill reduction last February and strict economy are keeping expenses in check He noted current funds may cover payrolls through February and that 1940 budgets will be prepared after December 1 with department heads urged to economize to avoid a higher tax levy
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Erie
Harvey M. Willis
Orulay
Willis
Pri
Jon
Recheck Machines In Close Erie Contest
In Erie on November 21 Ridge J. Orin approved rechecking six gathering machines in the Sixth Ward to determine final results of a tight race between Thomas Fishtman and Al Neubesk. Neubesk leads by three votes but recount sought due to closeness. Machines open Friday morning with Ralph C. Benedet and Grover Wiegel supervising. all candidates must be notified.
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Erie
Ridge J. Orin Alternday
Thomas Fishtman i
al Neubesk
Neuibesk
Aecount
Whiman
Ralph C. Benedet
Commissionfs
Grover Wiegel
Ube
Southern Lighthouse Singers to Perform in City Revival
The Southern Lighthouse Singers a well known Mississippi gospel quartet will visit the Christian and Missionary Alliance church at East Washington street and Maple avenue for revival meetings from November 21 through December 3. Services start at 7 30 each evening with sacred music programs featuring gospel hymns and spirituals. Rev Gordon E Abrams pastor evangelist will lead and preac h each night. Public invitation extended to attend.
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Southern Lighthouse Singers
Mississippi
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
East Washington Street
Maple Avenue
HB. Morton
Mississippi State College
Gordon E. Abrams
NYA Plans State Meets With Employers
State Administrator Walter Cowing of the National Youth Administration announced statewide conferences with local leaders to spur private industry youth employment. The events will be held in centers across the state and gather employers labor officials educators clergy and relief workers to discuss job opportunities training and better facilities for youth.
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Harrisburg
Walter 8. Cowing
National Youth Administration
Incal County
NYA
Ety
Cowing
Spaniel Learns to Count in Chatham Ontario
Boao the cock er spaniel trained by Tra L Brisco can add subtract multiply and count to ten. The owner says the dog now recognizes numbers and performs basic arithmetic tasks.
Council votes parking meter installation plan
City officials move to install parking meters to manage congestion on multiple streets. The council contemplates extending hour restrictions and notes drafts may borrow a meter ordinance from another municipality to shape a local measure.
Man Seriously Hurt In Crash Near Clarendon
Warren, Nov. 2 One man severely injured when a car struck a stalled vehicle on U S Route 6 east of Clarendon. John King, about 60s, suffered a multiple fracture of the right leg, facial lacerations and shocks. he was taken to Grove City hospital after initial treatment. The crash occurred as a car driven by EM Bengtson of Clarendon rear ended a machine owned by Lawrence Barhite of Quaker Road, which had halted partly off the road during a gasoline transfer. Barhite avoided being struck.
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Robert FE. Paysons
Pennsylvania Motor Police
EM. Bengtson
Clarendon
Lawrence Barhite
Quaker Road
King
Barhite
Two Children Wounded In Accidental Rifle Incident
Warren reports two youngsters from the Gornplanter Indian Reservation near Corydon were hospitalized with gunshot wounds from a 22 caliber rifle handled by an older brother. Marshal Jacobs, two, has a wrist wound. Davies, aged five, a knee wound. Both children remain in serious condition. bullet lodged in the brother’s knee after the weapon discharged accidentally.
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Warren
Gornplanter
Corydon
Warren General Hospital
Marshal Jacobs
Croiser
Davies
Aed & Dus
Gara Jacobs
Erie Church Robbed Again at St John’s Paranormal
Robbers struck St John’s Church at 7218 Peach Street Erie Sunday night. A heavy hammer broke a rear window and unlocked a side entrance. About $30 in silver offerings were taken and money counted later. No suspects identified.
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Ellin. Py
St. John's Futhera
Ebro
Peach Street
Ormck Wen
Meiud
Beng
Gin Aewess
State officials move to end Philly strike
State officials today pressed efforts to settle the five day old transportation strike causing heatless Philadelphia. Police reported violence had died down though one car was set on fire yesterday near a delivery trunk with some damage.
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Anies Mntadelphia
Wei Anikine
Franklin and Marshall contestants in air training race starts
Report from Lancaster notes Franklin and Marshall College initiating air training under Civil Aeronautics Authority supervision. About 300 students sign a petition to President Schuefter, aiming to train in ground and air courses as part of a drives to support the program. The announcement outlines costs and enrollment details, plus campaign logistics for participants and supporters.
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Franklin and Marshall
Journal Drive
Mt Deagg
Aitte
Lancaster
Franklin and Marshall College
Chil
Aeronautics Authority
Jol A. Schuefter
Aero Cluty
Frederick 5. Kein
Aline
Ara aMst
Wenden
Prisoners Take Wagon In Mysterious City Event
Unclear OCR text suggests prisoners seized a wagon during an event in the city. Mentions groups or bands and authorities, with scattered names and numbers. Details are fragmented, but indicate a disruption or escape scenario involving the wagon and prisoners.
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