Community meeting tours Civil Works Administration plans
About seventy five citizens met Mayor Frank T. Magland to discuss CW A projects. Concerns over Center street widening and remonstrances were raised as council weighs which relief projects to pursue under the federal program, with proposals for sewers and street paving receiving focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Civil Works Administration
al Ie
Wyatt
Frank T. Magland
England Thorofishly
Avt- Ainette Pinay
Arthur
Vicary
C.B. Brown
North
Center Street
Franklin
Prederick Street
Fing]aid
Robert Ott
Taxpayers’ Union
Narest
City Court
Ott
Bay Pond Avenue
Jim Lrrieh
Spring Street
Pleasant Streets
Glen Millet
Lyons
Wal Gontihied
Om Faye Seveny
Corry and Columbus Residents Meet Over Dam Project
Corry and Columbus residents will convene this evening at 8 oclock in the Municipal building to discuss a proposed new dam at Columbus. Promoters seek to include the project in the Civil Works Administration program for Warren County and related improvement matters will be reviewed. A good turnout from both towns is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Columbus
Qelock
Civil Works Administration
Warren County
Court blocks collection of distillery tax injunction granted
Pennsylvania seeks to tax distillery floor tax on liquor prior to repeal of Prohibition. Finch and Company, Sherley, Pa., win temporary injunction blocking $6 million value and $220000 bond, with further action pending December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Joseph S. Finch and Company
Sheriley
Federal District Court
A. Leo Weil
Finch Fistillery
Preparations for Flooding City Pond for Skating Rink
Howard U Sheen says preparations are under way to flood the city pond on West Columbus Avenue to create a skating rink. Arrangements with Mark J Whiteley involve removing fence posts and cutting brush while existing boards and construction materials are prepared. The project aims to advance quickly and have the site ready for the anticipated cold spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Columbus Avenue
Ciimé
Howard U. Sheen
Mark J. Whiteley
Ite
Uppde Ag
Sheen Asmurad
Senate to Act on Contract Bill This Afternoon
Harrisburg Pa Nov 28 The Senate prepares to vote on the contract board bill amid a busy session. The House approved several measures including a highway funding bill and a $50 million veterans’ claim payout. Action on the Motive bill was delayed as copies were not printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Tle
House
Atel
Sttts Highway Department
NRA
Sun
Preerick Tele Ger
Susquehanna
Myers
Halt Strike Threatens Stockyards Scuffles Chicago
Police riot squads moved to the Chicago stockyards as livestock handlers threatened disruption in a labor dispute. An armistice held until 5 a.m. with reinforcements needed as strikers gathered near stock pens. About 3,000 hogs entered the market, 16,000 hogs sold to buyers, and only limited cattle and sheep made it to market amid mediation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
S A.m
Parmiers
Public Works Grants Approved Across Pennsylvania
A state advisory board authorized additional public works grants and loans totaling more than 42.5 million dollars to fund infrastructure and school projects. Notable allocations include Midway in Washington County, Lawrence and Bentleyville areas, and various county bridges and municipal buildings.
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Theu Fess
Harrisburg
Public
Miderton Boro
Agtoatroug
Schoolas
Bentleyville Toro
Washington County
San Jose Quiet After Two Hangings
A mob lynched two men identified as Thomas Thurmond and John Holmes in San Jose after the murder of Brooke Hart. Governor Rolph condemned the actions but did not intervene. officials feared further violence and none of the leaders were identified.
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San Josh
Cal
Brooke Art
Miet Ife Mint
Yours Hart
Thomas’ Thurmond
John Holmes
Hat
Alex J. Hart
San Jose
San Tranvisco Bay
Ciu
James Rolph
Brook
Soun
Rolph
Boise
Tasha
Ablion
Awalk
William Emig
Emig
Thiemond
Holmes
Tab
Desire ‘Y Houst
June Mert
Maurice Holmes
Hig Con
Iso m
Mey
Senate approves milk control bill in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on November 28 the Senate passed a third reading of Sen. Clarence Buckman’s milk control bill and sent it to the House for concurrence. The plan creates a state Milk Control Board to regulate sale distribution and handling with a three member panel including the health and agriculture secretaries and a governor appointee, at a $7500 salary. The measure aims to end unhealthy unfair and economic trade practices by licensing all producers dealers and retailers and requiring bond posting.
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United Press
Harrisburg
House
Scoul
Pitt
Scott
Control Board
Senate
Clarence
Buckman
Sostict
Mille Control Board
Boan
Commodity prices boosted by gold program measures
United Press reports Washington aims to steady markets by boosting gold pricing after a lapse week. The plan seeks to halt dollar depreciation in foreign exchange and stabilize government bonds, with gold prices rising to support the regime’s financial goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Anne Foe
Jury Deadlocked in Haman Kidnapping Case
ST PAUL Nov 28 The jury in the William Haman kidnapping case is deadlocked after more than 150 hours of deliberation. Four Chicago gangsters, two women and two men face possible life imprisonment under the Lindbergh anti kidnapping law if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.T. Paul
William Haman
Mem
Duyee
Reception for new pastor at St Paul’s Church
A large crowd gathered at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to honor Rev. Hadgarl L. Wagner and his wife after his November 18 start. The church council hosted a program with welcome remarks, musical solos, a reading, and tributes, followed by a church supper organized by the Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Widhtnritum
Hadgarl L. Wagner
Corry
Aliquippa
Wagner
Church Council
D A. Hillstrom
D. A. Hillstrom
E. G. Hawkins
John Freno
Hawkins
Mr. Hillstrom
Signa Andersyng Reading
E. A. Bodin
Fey
Perry Hairies
G. L. Bova
West
Neil Hod
Omvirch
Delicious Nine
Undies Aid
Society of the Church
Bort
D. A. Hillstram
B. Haciing
Chicken Thieves Reported Busy In Local Area
Reports indicate a cluster of chicken thefts near the west side of the city. The chief of police notes multiple coop break-ins but no arrests have been made and no injuries reported.
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Wilingmit Couny
Athetanm
Ralph Honti
Tha Weserdam
Pan Chickenn
Hele Appreheny Jalan
Wiggin Denies Fox Testimony On Hoover Message Claim
Albert F. Wiggin deposed bank head testifies to Senate stock market panel that he did not send a 1929 message to President Hoover about Fox Films. Wiggin calls Fox's sworn allegation "wholly and absolutely false" and says he never discussed the administration's view with Claudius Huston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle G. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Albert F. Wiggin
Chase National Bank
Senate Stock Market Committee
William Fox
Hoover
Wiggin
Ferdinand Pecora
Fox
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Huston
University Club
Senator Couzens
Mich
Secretary of Commerce
Lamont
Sen
Watson
Couzens
Fox Films
Box
Rev Wagner speaker at Rotary luncheon in Corry
Rev Howard K. Wagner pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Hotel Corry today on up homesgiving end Its Meaning and the true spirit of paying its annual observance. Members and guests attended including J A Hilleton Rev Gilbert L Boyd Corp James Vaughn of the state highway patrol and Principal Harold Wells who joined the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard K. Wagner
St. Paul's Gutheran Church
Rotary Club
Troops Move Against Lynching Suspects in Maryland District
State militiamen sweep Princess Anne and Salisbury, Md., arresting four alleged ringleaders in the mob killing of a Black man. Troopers raid homes, search nine suspects, and guard others as Governor Ritchie orders crackdown to avert further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Ritchie
Jack Cavanaugh
United Press
Salisbury
Baltimore
Nob
Negra St
Princess Anne
Albert
Albert C. Ritchie
George Armwood
James Rolphy Jr
California
San Jose
Adkins
William Hearn
William A. McCroy
Pocomoke City
William Thompson
Shames
Tarisi
John B- Robin
Hume Tay
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Cw.a. Movement
Civil Works Administration Program
Schenley Distillers
Joe Rink
Three Man Liquor Control Board
Ralph Condones
Promiises
Hammn
ST. Paul's Church
Edward L. Wagner
Wiggins
REV
Negromob
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