Reduction in Relief Rolls Continues Amid Decline in Aid
The weekly progress shows a net drop of 2,998 general assistance cases in the state, with totals sinking to 89,694 cases housing 168,378 people. Public aid counts include 103,000 old-age, 212,000 people in aid for dependent children, and 14,000 for blind pensions, while private employment reduces general assistance by 191 cases. Current job gains freed 1,317 cases, and 626 ended due to part-time losses.
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Fyumsslyanie
Department of Public Assistance
Reward Offered In Franklin Jewel Robbery
Attorney W. FP. Osmer offered a 300 reward for information leading to the capture of the burglar who robbed his Franklin home ten days ago, fleeing with 4000 in jewelry and silverware. Police, including state investigator John Mehallick, return from vacation to aid Franklin police. No arrests reported. A separate note describes washing a woolen flannel robe to preserve color with warm suds and careful drying.
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Franklin
W. FP. Osmer
South Park Street
Osmer
John Mehallick
State Motor Police
Franklin Police
T Police
Autumn foliage views open on new Pennsylvania roads
Harrisburg reports autumn color will draw many travelers to Pennsylvania as several new highways open this season. Routes 74 through Waggoner's Gap and 293 in Cumberland and Perry counties showcase mountain scenery while Route 392 between Cornwall and Ephrata gains improved alignment. Scranton to Carbondale, U S Route 6 Mansfield to Wellsboro, and Route 8 north of Butler offer additional scenic routes as leaves peak.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Highways
Het
Perry
Cumberland
Perry Counties
Doubling Gap
Lebanon
Lancaster
Cornwall
Ephrata
Scranton
Carbondale
Tioga County
Mansfield
Wellsboro
Butler
Two Young Men Held for Gasoline Thefts
Dunsire September 27 Two young men arrested after a spate of gasoline thefts from cars parked near industrial plants. Patrolmen Reynolds and Brooks took into custody John Bienko 26 of 326 Lordstrees and Edward Karalus 23 of 12 Gee lot strest. Charged with petit larceny for siphoning gasoline from vehicles near Es Kirk Radiator Company.
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Dunsire
Alfred Reynolds
John Brooks
John Bienko
Lordstrees
Edward Karalus
Geelot Strest
Eskirk Radiator Company
Conneaut Woman Dies of Wounds in Tragedy
Elizabeth Ring 59 of East Main Road East Conneaut died at Brown Memorial hospital from two 38 caliber bullet wounds suffered Friday evening. N Eddy 62 of Wright Avenue shot her then killed himself with two more shots, coroner Clyde Roller ruled death by murder and self-inflicted injury.
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Conneaut
Elizabeth Ring
East Main Road
East Conneaut
Brown Memorial Hospital
Herman N. Eddy
Wright Avenue
Clyde Roller
Ashtabula County
Eddy
Identify Body Of Clean Auto Accident In Olean
In Olean a motorist struck Sidney Powell as he lay in a city alley by the Windsor hotel. Powell died from injuries and was identified by his sister-in-law Helen Jowell of Linden New Jersey who claimed the body and took it home for Wednesday funeral services.
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Olean
Grand Jury May Favor Buying of Taylor Estate
Erie September grand jury report likely to urge the county purchase the G. B. Taylor property at 150 West 5th Street for future expansion. The panel, meeting with county commissioners present, previously discussed the estate west of the courthouse as a site for growth. The recommendation was made by Judge William E. Hirt during prior circuits, though action was not taken. The jury adjourned Saturday and planned to reconvene Monday to submit its findings.
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Erie
Grand Jury
G. B. Taylor
Fth
Taylor
Court House
William E. Hirt
Titusville Girl Hurt In Auto Accident In Road Turn
Miss Eva Dailey, 16, of South Franklin Avenue, Titusville, is in Titusville Hospital with serious head injuries after a vehicle rollover Saturday near Townville as youths in the car fled the scene. Dailey remained unconscious until late Sunday. others in the party escaped with lesser injuries.
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Titusville
Eva Dailey
South Prank
Lin Averme
Townville
Dailey
DuBois Murder Case Remains Unsolved
In Clearfield Pa on Sept 22 police mark one week since Charles Mc Granor of Jefferson county was found murdered in an abandoned Lindy township quarry. Clues have been examined and many questioned without progress. Police cannot locate the gunman or final location of the murder.
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Clearfield
Charles McGranor
Jefferson County
Lindy Township
McGrand
Man Charged With Setting Automobile Afire
William Niemeyer of Waterford pleaded guilty Saturday afternoon to arson in front of Justice of the Peace Walter Goodwin. He was held for the November grand jury after arrest by Private B. J. Hamaker and a local investigator for the Automobile Union.
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William Niemeyay
Waterford
Walter Goodwin
Wesleyville
Iarson
B. J. Hamaker
Uns
Niemeyer
Fire probe ties Niemeyer to car arson claim
During an investigation into a July 4 fire that destroyed Niemeyer's car, Hamaker stated Niemeyer confessed to wanting two to collect insurance. Goodwin ordered Niemeyer held without bail at Eris County Prison.
Police Raids Boom Gambling Houses in Erie
Police raided gambling houses and a so called bookie shop on the second floor of 719 State Street Saturday night. Frank Green faces operating a gambling house charges and 10 men were charged as visitors or associates. Bonds were set and fines imposed in police court as 32 arrests forfeited bonds or were fined. Total fines and bonds collected exceeded 575 dollars.
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Frank Green
Green
Jorens Kiliwenks
Joseph Lynch
Ted Huber
Jack Martin
Ralds
Joseph Kirszen
Joseph Kownacki
Wayne Street
Palace Street
Charles Brenzer
Parade Street
Philip Moseley
14Th Street
Holland Street
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