Depositors of Closed Bradford Bank Begin Payoffs
Oct 23 Bradford payoffs up to 5000 began Monday at 9 am from the new FDIC station under the Fedral Deposit Insurance. A long line of depositors formed, then entered orderly to collect drafts drawn on the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia after account checks showed amounts due.
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Bradford
Commercial Bank of
Deposit Insurance National Bank
F.D.T
Pine Street
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Mrs Skinner death believed a self inflicted act
Warren report cites a cable from Mrs Skinner's friend in Cork Ireland stating death is believed due to a self administered narcotic. Coroners inquest adjourned to the following day. The inquiry follows last week's mystery death of Katherine Skinner, a Warren resident.
Speed Up WPA Program by Freeing Work Funds
Erie officials report state WPA administrators now have free rein over WPA funds to speed employment from relief rolls. Early earmarks target Erie area projects already approved in Washington and Harrisburg, including a street railway removal that could employ 875 workers for about a year. Federal leaders expect 90 percent of relief-roll workers on jobs by mid November.
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Pennsylvania
Bernard Cochran
Erie
Washington
Harrisburg
Comptroller's Office
Fundy
WPA
Republicans Dinner Meeting in Erie Monday
The Republican County Committee and the Erie Council of Republican Women sponsor a dinner at the Church of the Covenant, Erie, on Monday evening, October 28 at 6 30. Speakers include Horace Stern for the Supreme Court and Jesse B Cunningham for Superior Court. Corry Republicans urged to attend with reservations by Friday.
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Republican County Committee
Erie Council of Republican Women
Church of ‘the Covenant
Erie
Horace Stern
Justice of the Supreme Court
Jesse ©. B. Cunningham
Judge 2 Superior Court
Corry
12Th
French Streets
J. A. Cassidy
Fire Costs City After Quincy Truck Fire
A Quincy street repair truck on Squantum Causeway near Quincy Bay caught fire, costing the city $50 to fight. Six apparatus responded and only $10 damage was reported to the truck.
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Quincy
Mass
Squantum Causeway
Quincy Bay
Nurses Seek Civil Service for State Health Jobs
The State Nurses Association urged replacing the present appointment system with civil service for state health department employees. A protest against requiring relief clients to qualify for WPA positions was prepared and will be sent to Harrisburg. Balloting for officers continued, with Miss Netta Ford and Miss Frances L. Gooden re-elected. Also noted: a Miami initiative installing nets to provide free fish to the unemployed, yielding 2000 pounds daily.
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State Health Service
Erie
State Nurses Association
State Health Department
Civil Service
House of Delegates
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Harrisburg
David
Primce
League of Women Voters
Swarthmore
Netta Ford
York
Frances L. Gooden
West Chester
Controversy Over Warren County Personal Tax Contracts
Two months after county officials hired outside attorneys to collect unpaid personal taxes on a percentage, critics including Warren Stone and special counsel Blackman challenge the deal. The case ties Warren and Venango counties to Philadelphia and Clarion lawyers Schofield and Wilson, with Margiotti tied to a defamation suit over the tax contracts. Upcoming hearings in Brookville are expected to reveal more details on county commissioners' contracts and alleged improprieties.
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D. Blackmnan
Altoxtey
Charles J. Margiotti
Philadelphia
Warren
Clarion
Venano
WPA Workers Union Effort Aimed In Area Meeting
A first meeting to organize WPA workers into established district union units will be held tonight at the Central Labor Union hall. The event is under the auspices of the International Had Carries Building and Common Laborers Union Local No 603, according to WPA headquarters.
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Ehle Wpa
Central Labor Union Hall
International Had Carries’ Building and Common Laborers’ Union
Wpas
Health Week: Cancer Causes and Prevention Emphasized
The Hrle County Medical Society marks the fourth annual Health Day in Pennsylvania with radio broadcasts and doctors' addresses. Citizens will hear advice on cancer causes prevention and cure, stressing removing irritation and inflammation and any abnormal tissue.
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Hrle County Medical Society
Pennsylvania
Medical Society
Burns Campaign Grows Momentum in County Wide Outreach
Owen McIntosh Burns, Democratic nominee for district attorney, drives toward election with near completion of volunteer staff and a countywide schedule of voter contact. Ex service men praise his overseas record as a captain with the 86th Division and his veterans’ advocacy, while independents back his legal ability and opposition to the courthouse ring. They argue eight years in the prosecutor’s office is enough and support Burns as highly qualified to succeed the incumbent.
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Owen McIntosh Burns
Volunteex
Stu
Burns
86Th Divison
Veterans’ Affairs
Gwen Burns
Big rally invites voters to hear Democratic candidates
Voters in Corry and vicinity are urged to attend a grand rally at the Grand theatre this evening. Democratic candidates for city and county offices will be presented, with Jess Juliante as chief speaker outlining major campaign issues. Miles C. Kitts Owen M. Burns Katherine Kalvelage and others will also speak. James P. Sullivan will preside. Erie leaders including Dave Sterling and Mayor James Rosailler are expected to attend. The event is billed as one of the largest pre election rallies in Corry.
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Jess Jiuliante
Grand Theatre
Jess Juliante
Ator
Prie
Miles C. Kitts
James P. Ros Ailer
Corry
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