WPA talks seek to fix rough edges of relief work
Harrisburg reports a coalition of 12 unemployed groups led by the Pennsylvania Security League will meet with state WPA chief Howard N. Jones to push for wage parity with Cambria County and improved working conditions. About 1500 Somerset county WPA workers seek pay on a par with neighboring counties while SERB debates relief policy.
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Harrisburg
Works Progress Administration
Pennsylvania Security League
Howard N. Jones
WPA
League
Jones
Somerset County
WEA
Cambria County
Somerset Hot Carriers’ Union
Beng
State Emergency Relief Board
SERS
Hospital construction snag risks PWA approval timing
Erie County faces delays as county officials seek to name the architect for a tuberculosis hospital funded by PWA grants. Officials warn of possible disputes with PWA over the signing architect and the project deadline of December 15. The case follows emerging details from county leaders including Commissioner Joseph F. Koran and Controller Harvey M. Willis. A separate report notes Pusateri, 30, charged with slaying a young girl, with a coroner's inquest citing his signed confession.
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PWA
Joseph F. Koran
Harvey M. Willis
Pittsburgh
Wet
Pusateri
Belle Farrell Crislip
Penna Farm Income Shows Big Increase in 1930s
The Agriculture Department estimates Pennsylvanian farm incomes rose sharply this year, reaching about 23.6 million dollars. Despite a 41 percent income gain, farmers’ purchases only rose 17 percent. Lane County leads state output with several counties following in order.
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PENNA
Renne Aylvatia Papmers
Department of Agriculture
Sconomie
Iorg
Secretary of Agricuture
J. ‘Hansell Frehch
Aid Sought for Corry Boy Attending College
Principal Roward J Sheen seeks a 150 loan to support a Corry youth whose college term may end due to lack of funds. The student is making good in school and deserves help. Corry residents who can assist are urged to contact Principal Sheen at 7.
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Dublin
Pennsylvania
Roward J. Sheen
Corfy
Sheen
Governor Endorses Anthracite Week in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg date Oct 9 Governor Marle lends his support to Anthracite Week urging unity to revive the hard coal region in Pennsylvania. He says the observance carries a strong message to the people and aligns with restoration efforts.
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Ey Wien
Harrisburg
Marle
Pennsylvania
Thia
River Changes Course In China Alters Millions
Transcriptioned notice reports a river’s shift near the Piverhue area in China, affecting nearly five miles of waterway. The change is said to occur multiple times since 1837, influencing local populations and transport pathways.
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China
Presbyterians Face Split as Covenant Union Emerges
In Philadelphia on October 8 the new Presbyterian Constitutional Covenant Union warns of a split within the church over modernism. Dr. J Grasham Machen leads orthodox protesters urging swift reform to avoid a separate real Presbyterian church from the modernist center.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Constitutional Covenant Union
J. Grasham Machen
U. S.A
Covenant Union
Driver Charged in Fatal Erie Car Crash
Erie October 9 George J winter 88 of 880 Cascade street was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a September 24 crash near Sixth and Poplar streets. Edward L Schultz and his wife Olive were struck as they crossed Gridley park. Schultz died, Olive listed in serious condition. District Attorney Mortimer Graham ordered the charge after coroner hearing and police input. Hearing date to be set later.
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Erie
George J. Winter
Cascade Street
Gehled
Edward L. Schultz
West Firth Street
Olive
Mortimer
Graham
William Tig
Commonwealth
Winter
Gridley’ Park
Curtine
Schultz
Ald
Elde
Hamet
Four Communist Delegates Refuse Toast at Trades Congress
Four communist delegates at the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada refused to toast King George VI during the Halifax convention. The incident passed unofficially and without formal notice.
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King
Halifax
Warren School District Gets Grant
At the October meeting the Warren board accepted a federal grant of 996000 for their building program and approved selling bonds totaling 129000 as the local share. Sixty bonds of 1000 each will mature in 16 years at 4 percent, with bids opened November 4 and subject to PWA approval.
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PWA
New Castle Girl Killed After Truck Crash
Eileen Elizabeth Waldorf, 15, of Milton Street New Castle, died in a hospital after a crash while returning from Johnstown. She was aboard a truck that struck a tree in Prospect. One companion, Bert Baker, 13, survived with severe injuries including a fractured skull and multiple broken bones.
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New Castle
Eileen Elizabeth Waldorf
Fred Walert
Milton Street
Jutter
Johnstown
Prospect
Bert Baker
Beach laments slow Alaska progress on long return
Rex Beach, noted novelist, after visiting Alaska for the first time in 25 years, complains the territory shows little progress since the gold rush era. He reports a smaller population as he leaves Juneau after the trip.
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Beach
Juneau
Rex Beach
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