Anniversary of Thomas A Edison Death Obscures Local Notices
A jumble of notices from Erie County recounts the 1931 anniversary of Thomas A Edison’s death and list various local items: marriage-license filings in Corry and Dunkirk, a baptismal note, a drive curb permit at 102 Mast South Street, and a leadership class announced by the Erie County Parent Teachers Council. Also included are garden displays by D C Paschke, a meeting of Otterbein Brotherhood, gutter work approvals, oil and gas production figures, the Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation loan for Johnstown plant upgrade, Route 8 bridge work bid, a new Warren highway garage, a Philadelphia nurses convention opening, a 56th wedding anniversary in West Wayne Street, North Western Rural Electric Project progress, and a Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines inquiry.
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Erie County Council of Parents and Teachers
Alfred McLallen
Erie County
Parent Education
Newell Edson
Social Hygiene
Seventh Street
PLAN TECHNICAL SCHOOLS IN 15 CITIES OF STATE
Harrisburg Oct 18 A plan for advanced technical training for Pennsylvania youths is being prepared for the January legislative session. Public Instruction Superintendent Lester K Ade says the proposal would fund a technical institute in each of 15 populous districts with federal and state support, plus regional tech schools for specialized industries. Institutes would serve post high school youths up to age 22 to prepare for supervisory roles, aligning with a 1929 compulsory education amendment extending ages to 18. Night classes for adults would accompany the facilities in cities including Philadelphia Pittsburgh McKeesport Wilkes Barre Scranton Erie Reading Altoona Allentown Bethlehem Harrisburg Johnstown Lancaster Chester and York.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lester K. Ade
Commonwealth
Ade
Institutea
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
McKeesport
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton
Erie
Reading
Altoona
Allentown-Bethlehem
Hartisburg
Johnstown
Lancaster
Chester
York
Farmhand loses arm in Harper field shotgun blast
Norma Burkholder, 56, a Harper field farmhand, is in serious condition at Community Hospital Geneva after a 10 gauge shotgun exploded at a Harpersfield farmhouse. Sheriff Benson holds two locals, ages 56 and 82, while investigation continues. Burkholder's right arm was severely injured and amputated in an attempt to save her life.
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Conneaut
Norma Burkholder
Harperfield
Geneva
Harpersfield
Shérif Jerry Benson
Burkholder
City council wrestles with leaf disposal and burn rules
Director of Streets Stanley H Nichols urged residents to dampen leaves for disposal in backyards to avoid clogging sewers yet warned against fires on tar filled streets. Council members debated whether to burn on hillside streets while enforcing the ordinance or dropping it. The curbside question remains unsettled as officials weigh streets, parks, and the city’s burn ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley H
Nichols
Muunicipal
Stanley H. Nichols
Cornell
Fred J. Weaver
All District High Band to Play at Erie
The All-Northwestern High Band from Erie Crayford Warren Venango and Forest counties will perform at the 19th annual Northwestern Convention District meeting of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. The concert is set for 1:00 p.m. Friday October 21 in Strong Vincent auditorium, conducted by Arthur L Williams of Oberlin.
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Erin
Erie
Crayford
Warren
Venango
Forest
Mth
Northwestern
Pennsylvania State, Education Association
Strong Vincent
Arthur L. Williams
Conservatory of Music
Oheis In College
Oberlin
Ohio
Buck Run Down by Dogs and Shot Near Dunkirk
Oct 18. A three point buck chased by dogs to Lake Erie near Harrysbourg Beach was caught by Deputy Waldorf in a rowboat and brought to shore. The buck, with a broken hind leg, was shot as it began to return to the lake. The carcass was given to St. Mary's Orphanage.
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Dunkirk
Lake Erie
Harrysbourg Beach
A. ©. Waldorf
Tho -An- Lima
Waldorf
St. Mary's
Seven political parties on November ballot in Erie
Erie October 18 Ralph C Benedict county clerk announced seven political parties will appear on voting machines for the November election. The list includes Democrats Republicans Royal Oak Socialist Prohibition Communist and Path Finder. Fenell Wilson and Lee Smith are named under the Royal Oak banner in respective east and west assembly districts.
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Erie
Ralph C. Benedict
Royal UK Socialist
Prohibition
Pathfinder
Fenell Wilson
East Side
Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets Urgent Kidney Notice
An old advertisement warns that stopping distress of getting up at night is essential and claims Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets protect kidneys and strengthen the bladder. It touts a tonic effect on stomach liver and bowels and advertises a 50 cent price at local stores.
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Thompson
Jones Says Earle Kept Promises as Governor
Hominues from rage vies ger cent retailevy was a sample of the kind of taxation that may be expected in the state if the Republican party returns to power. The sales tax here was imposed by the Republican city council at the invitation of Republican City Chairman Jay Cooke allied with Joseph N Pew in the State. Tones told the Philadelphia meeting Pew led the party in its unsuccessful fight to impose state taxes in 1935 and 1936. On both occasions Governor Earle fought and defeated them on that issue. I propose to gain on that battle where he leaves off.
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Rage Vies
Republican City Council
Pew
Republican Party
Earle
Cain
Grant Demanded Daily Reports From His Army
General Ulysses S. Grant required daily reports from officers across his forces. The reports detailed illness, ailments, equipment condition, clothing, needs, food supplies, and ammunition per man, with Grant reviewing the compiled data each night.
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Grant
U.S. Grant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas A. Edison
Erle
Leroy H Cobb
Corry
Mary A. Mamott
John Randall Dunn
Tunlot High School
William Dyckes
Grave Street
Mast South Street
D. C. Paschke
Worth East
Journal Today
Corryites
Otterbein Brotherhood
U.B
Frank
Hepler
MacDonald Farm
South Center Street
State Department of Highways
United States
Oil City
Bureau of Mines
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
General ‘Telephone Corporation
New York
Bell ‘Telephone Company
Central Ofice
Route 8
Union
W. W. & R. Wost Company
Jersey Shore
Davis Wilson
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
Susan Kingsbury
Bryn Mawr College
H. R.bidwell
West Wayne Street
Wlectge Cooperative Association
Brive Hecker
Public Utility Commission
Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines, Inc
Pennsyvania Railroad
Belbey 1
Plan Technical Schools
Penn
Johanna Hofmann
Dresden
Buck
Jones
Jay Cooke
Model Dairy Co
Dial
Sara Bithie
Cepanies
Fas
Sale
Pinnacle Prints
Pas Iea
Wen Eld Mae
North Center ST
Chapin
Frank C.chapin & Sons
George H
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