St Pauls Society Guests Mrs Merker at Picnic
St Pauls Lutheran Missionary Society held its annual picnic at Mrs A A Merker s cottage in Brokenstraw Park Colmins yesterday afternoon. A good turnout from the city attended. Mrs R B Burr president led a brief business meeting in which Mrs A A Williams spoke on the Erie Conference executive board meeting at Luther Memorial church and plans for the fall conference in Franklin November 1st. At 430 p m a hearty tureen dinner followed. Mrs Merker was aided by her mother Mrs John Schaub in hosting. Mrs William Hall and Mrs Donat Ault will host in September.
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A. A. Lerker
Se . Paul’s Lutheran Missionary —Sociely
Brokenstraw Park
Colmins
R. 8. Burr
A. A. Williams
Erie Conference
Pittsburgh Synod
Luther Memorial Church
Epi
Franklin
Merker
Jonn Schaub
William Hall
Donat Ault
State's New Sales Tax Takes Effect Today
The one percent general sales tax goes into effect in Pennsylvania to fund employment relief and other programs. Merchants will collect tax on tangible goods. exemptions and consumer-price display rules stir debate as businesses worry about passing costs.
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Joseph S. Wasney
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Fon Laon Jl
State Revere Department
Corry Kiwanis District Meet Draws Members
Corry Kiwanis members gathered for the Northwestern District meeting at the Oakland Hotel Oakland Beach. Judge William M. Parker of Oil City spoke on government waste and tax relief while 125 members from Oil City Franklin Meadville Erie Greenville Timaville and Corry attended. The 6:30 p.m. dinner was led by R W Shepard of Erie with swimming and a golf tournament earlier in the day. Orson First of Erie won the blind bogie event and Gyrus Lund of Erie took the low medal award.
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Conneaut Lake
Wm. M. Parker
R. W. Shepard
Erie
Kiwanis Internationale
Franklin
Meadville
Eris
Greenville
Timaville
Corry
Orson First
Gyrus Lund
Eclipse Mystery Fascinates New England Observers
A total solar eclipse drew five million viewers in New England despite clouded skies. Wesleyan University and Swarthmore College expeditions reported mixed results on photographic plates while observers praised the breathtaking corona and Baily’s Beads appearing as a pearl necklace around the sun.
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Sorry Evening Journal
Corry
Fhursday
Werther
Wesleyan University
Conway
N. H
Frederick Slocum
Slocum
Swarthmore College
John A. Mier
Hoover
Derby
New England
Baily
Comptroller of the Currency submits resignation to Hoover
Washington dispatch reports Comptroller of the Currency Pole plans to present his resignation to President Hoover saying he has been living with guilt for eight months. The notice notes a levied tax and fines for sales tax violations, plus penalties and possible imprisonment.
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Wince Risa Washington
Pole
Hoover
Redding
New Wonderful Face Powder Promises Smooth Long Wear
Advertising copy touts MelloGlo face powder for reducing large pores and smoothing tiny lines. Claims French process allows smooth spread and long wear, avoiding shiny noses. Sold at Keister's Drug Store with notes on color and complexion suitability.
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Keister
Sinre
Aavild
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Corry Kiwanis
Ward
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Montgomery Ward & CO
North Center St
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Federal Reserve System
Ocean of Foods
Comets
Uneeda Baker's Grahams
Goz
Lux
Choe
Wilson
Penn-Rad
Coray
Tidioute
Warren
Actnionists
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Thdi
Tims
Eddy
Lesigns
Manlay
Large
Hvans
Charles
Mureap
Vania
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