City hall map outlines Park Place paving project
Twenty years ago a City Commission meeting approved groundwork for paving Park Place street west of Center. The same issue noted a new city assessment not exceeding 2 400 000 dollars. Other items include the sudden death of William Clark of Concord township from a heart attack while working on his farm, and a minor automobile mishap involving Charles Keating near Waterford. Municipal travel included Mrs John Drought and family to Cleveland for several days, Col J B Brown and wife visiting Atlantic City.
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Park Place Street
Center
William Clark
Concord Township
Clark
Brown
hypnotism on film set captivates Hollywood crowd
Hollywood Oct 19 Motion picture star Joel McCrea demonstrates hypnosis learned from Dr Geoffrey Grace at Sam Goldwyn studio to cast members of the Splendor. Winnie Krause sleeps after a sheep count and McCrea explains his technique while others like Edmund Goulding and Norman Taurog discuss the hobby.
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Hollywood
Alesp
Joel McCrea
Geoffrey Grace
Sam Goldwyn
McCrrea
Winnie Krause
Miriam Hopkins
Standin
MacCrea
Sterren
Winnie
McCrea
Edmund Goulding
David Niven
Edgar Allan Woolf
Norman Taurog
Police Net Tightens on Erie Attack duo
In Erie on October 19 police pressed the manhunt for two attackers accused of kidnapping and assaulting women. A second suspect, freed by Chief George Chistopix after interrogation, matched victim descriptions and officers warned the pair could strike again within 48 hours while vigilantes sought them on Upper State Street.
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AIE
Wright Trail
Erie
George Chistopix
Prs
C ‘Ody
Ath
Alvin Wright
Polles
Upper State Street
Employment improving through eastern Penn area
Erie October report shows rising employment in many state sectors. A.G. Mercer of the WPA in Pennsylvania said eastern districts near mining areas struggle to fill positions while overall state activity gains. He noted three calls were needed to hire 120 workers for a project and expects to place 10,000 men in the district by November 1.
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Erie
A. G. Mercer
WEA
Pennsylvania
Priday
Bernard Cochran
Exley
Mercer
Cochran
Philadelphia woman arrives after cousin’s death visit
Miss Pauline Bishop of Philadelphia arrived this morning after the death of her cousin Thomas Taylor at 440 South Center Street. Mr and Mrs A R Morgan of North East and their daughter Mrs C W Bracken and family were visitors today while traveling to Daytona Florida for the winter.
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Pauline Bishop
Philadelphia
Thomas Taylor
South Center Street
Corry Hospital
A. R. Morgan
North East
C. W. Bracken
Daytona, Fla
Tax Tactics and Public Taxes in Times of Stress
A discussion debates whether taxpayers are overburdened noting Americans pay less tax overall than foreigners. It highlights burdens on real estate and sales taxes, explains taxes fund relief and essential services, and asks if politicians enjoy imposing taxes, concluding they unlikely do.
Football Subsidies and College Athlete Jobs Debate
Ohio governor sparks backlash by suggesting football players are on the state payroll. The piece argues subsidies exist but notes many players earn legitimate wages through college jobs, with some criticism of athletic scholarships and evolving standards at colleges.
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Ohio
Sate
Highway Department
Stabilization and Recovery say Ayres on the economy
Leonard P. Ayres notes the last year as one of the most stabilized periods in history despite government policy shifts and wartime conditions. General business volume remains steady with fewer labor disputes and moderate price changes, while business sentiment and confidence improve beyond prior periods.
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Leonard P. Ayres
Col
Ayres
Paris Styles Paris, Oct 19, in Schiaparelli Fashions
Paris notes reveal the American and French colonies in Paris in Schiaparelli outfits. Mrs Cole Porter wears a black wool jumper dress with a round neck yoke paired with a black blouse and silver fox gloves. Countess de Chambrun sports a beige faced redingote like coat with padlock buttons and a velvet toque. The Lavalyal-de-Chambrun wedding featured a simple ivory satin gown and a short Schiaparelli tulle veil.
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Pairis
Paris
Schiaparelli
Cole Porter
Countess de Chambrun
Josee Laval
Quote on economic recovery and unemployment concern
A speaker warns that while spending and travel rise and unemployment seems stabilized, true recovery hinges on absorbing about 10 million people into normal private-sector jobs. Until those figures are reabsorbed, apparent gains mask ongoing distress and threaten the capitalist system.
Star Signals October 21 Birthdates and cautions
The column notes those born July 21 through August 22 are favored today and gives hourly forecasts with morning good afternoon fair evening good. It warns of a world launch, urges care in business through August 1936, and suggests handling finances in October and November 1935. It mentions possible new love interests from March 18 to 17 and a cautious period from March 28 to April 1, 1986.
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Qsynay
Ace Dent
Beaver Dam Near Sherman Attracts Much Attention
Sherman October 1 Beavers dam near Sherman draws notable local interest as the largest in the district. Residents fear large crowds may disturb the colony and prompt relocation. Meanwhile in West Hartford blind 20 year old Reece Harcourt rollerskates using wooden wheel plates and a hearing aid to stay safe.
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Sherman
Sheeran Weaver Dam
West Hartford
Colin
Reece Harcourt
Teal
PENN A POSTMASTERS WILL MEET NEXT WEEK
Postmaster Harry Auer of this city plans to attend the annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of Postmasters in Harrisburg next week. Postmaster General James A. Farley is listed as chief speaker among many. Sessions run Tuesday and Wednesday with other speakers including U S Senator Joseph F Guffey Governor George H Earle and W W Howes. The new Millersburg post office will be dedicated during the convention.
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Harry Auer
Pennsylvania State Association of Postmasters
Harrisbing
James A. Fasley
Lsted
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
George H. Earle
W. W. Howes
Millersburg
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Eastern
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WPA
Aids Cochrane
Scott
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Faien
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Wilt
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Penn
Farley
Harrisburg
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