Pennsylvania Farm Column Reports Crops Up One Percent
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says feed grain production on farms this year rose one percent over 1940, though poor pasture forced use of winter grain for cattle. Hay supplies are six percent lower, with a 3.289 million ton total feed stock available next summer. Corn and silage prospects improved, corn crop at 54.643 million bushels, two percent above 1940. Poultry feed concerns loom if transport bottlenecks arise. Restrictions on fruit and vegetable shipments eased in areas with fewer beetles, though some rules remain until October 16. Onions and cabbage production figures are given for the state.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Northeastern Producers Council
B.J. Lawless
Department of Agricultsee
Wesleyville tax collector short in county funds
Erie October 5 George Heath Wesleyville tax collector and restaurant operator is short 8025.72 in county tax collections for 141. County commissioners ordered the county solicitor to file judgments against Heaths bondsmen. Officials said they expect repayment from four individuals who backed his personal bonds. They believe Heath mishandled funds for two to three years and used county money to cover borough and school district accounts.
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Erie
George Heath
Wesleyville
Court House
Jacob Held
Heath
Held
Decline of Rails Turnpikes and Ferries Over 1920–40 Period
A 20 year Public Utility Commission study shows motor vehicles and buses cutting rail and streetcar tariffs, with railroads dropping from 112 to near zero by 1940 and street railways from 128 to 0. Turnpikes fall from 41 to 1, while motor vehicle utilities surge from 2,696 tariffed firms in 1920 to 13,575 in 1940. Electric and gas companies also shrink through mergers. water and sewage utilities slowly grow. ferries and boats drop as highways and floods reshape transport networks.
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Aarouisburg
Det
Sialtics
Public Utility
Pennsylvania
Ehorl- Maul
Pulte Service Commission
Wilt Dhorn
Num
Ber
Pew
Arti Memers
Willy Group
Commission
Humber
Attorney Charles H. English Undergoes Operation in New York Hospital
Attorney Charles H. English a prominent local lawyer and former president of the Pennsylvania State Bar Association underwent an operation at a New York City hospital on Wednesday. His wife and son Attorney John English were at his side. He resides on South Shore drive and leads the firm of English Leemholts and Tayntor. He has been in New York for the past two weeks.
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Erie
Oct
Charles H. English
Pennsylvania State Bay Association
New ‘York City
John English
South Shore Drive
English, Leemhols, and Tayntor
New York
Convicts donate blood to Red Cross in Philadelphia
More than 1200 inmates at Eastern State Penitentiary joined Red Cross blood drives, with Dr. John McGraw noting a higher volunteer rate among prisoners than civilians. The donations support the Army and Navy blood bank and reflect a wartime spirit.
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Asuelied Trey
Philadelphia
Consots
Eastern State Penitentiary
Army
Navy
John McGraw
Red Cross
Nyprge Volnmaty
Looting in Ridgway: $500 Stolen from Bank Building Apartment
Loot valued at $500 was stolen from a Ridgway National Bank building apartment Tuesday afternoon. Police suspect the same thief who robbed two offices in the Masonic building Monday. Stolen items include diamond rings, silverware, and a lady's watch. Entry was gained by forcing a lock on a door. The crime is believed to have occurred between 1 and 2 p.m. Additional dollars were taken from Elk Tanning Company offices in the Masonic Building Monday. the thief also attempted to break into another office.
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Ridgway
Slater
Ridgway National Bank
Masonic
En- Vance
Forse
Tr Iy
Elk Tanning Company
Theft Report From Shawmut Bank Office Break In
A burglary occurred at the Shawmut Railroad Company office in a shared building. A thief rifled the desk of Pred Krug, treasurer, stealing a freshwater start item of value. The incident happened Monday afternoon when Krug briefly stepped away. A separate note mentions a theft at St Marys-7 Coke Nicaragua.
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St. Marys
Pred Krug
Hient
Shawmut Railroad Company
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Soioyox
Capehart
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New York Hospital
Coorry
Union Eiry
Paul's Men's
National Bank OF Corry
Seneral Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D.C
Choice Center
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Jona
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Java
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Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
Plede
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