Public budget retrenchment cuts fuel 1931 city actions
The report details municipal retrenchment through 1931 including bond deferrals, reductions in public works and education spending, and shifts of costs to the state. It notes a December tax collection shrinkage, a shift to cash basis accounting, and a 1 mill road levy discontinuation while outlining a 10-year plan for financing and emergency cuts to balance the deficit.
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Munici' Sevice
Charter
Aviation Com and Port Commission
Rise in 177 city rates and valuations in 1930 31
The average rate for 177 reporting cities rose 10 cents from 33.93 to 34.03 in 1930 and 1931. Righter notes the increase is moderating and hints at a possible maximum. An attempt to base rates on assessed valuation shows 24.86 in 1930 and 25.44 in 1931 per 1,000, with New York excluded. Valuation trends show 71 cities up 638 million and 65 cities down 1.166 billion, while 25 cities had no change.
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Righter
New York
Local notices and social notes from Easton area
Vine of social life fills this column with friendships and travel. Residents, visitors, and relatives are cited from Bangor to Allentown, Bethlehem, Newark, and Easton with life updates, birthdays, and church memory flowers.
Bath Observes Bi-Centennial of George Washington
The Bath bi centennial program featured Elizabeth Sencenbach’s piano solos Beethoven Pathetique and Liebestraum, a Hellertown male quartet, and readings about Washington. R N Taylor spoke on his life and character, with Invoca tion by Rev M A Filson. Arbor event to follow.
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Elizabeth Sencenbach
Liszt
Hellertown
R. N. Taylor
Paul Trumbower
Herbert Weisel
Asher Kichline
America
M. A. Filson
Lafayette College
Irvin Metz, Jr
Washington
Congress
Margaret Sangster
Wm. A. Helffrich
D. D
Valentine Social by Moravian Nazareth Junior C E Society
The Junior C E Society of the Moravian church Nazareth held a valentine social Friday afternoon under superintendent Mrs Paul Bath. Attendees enjoyed games and refreshments at tables decorated in valentine colors, with all attractions fitting the season and guests reporting an enjoyable time.
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C. E. Society
The
Moravian Church of Nazareth
Paul Bath
Operetta Hearts and Blossoms in Allentown Friday
The operetta Hearts and Blossoms will be presented Friday evening March 4 at 8 oclock in the Masonic Temple Linden and Fulton streets Allentown. It is under the auspices of Allentown Shrine No 27 of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. The public is invited and tickets may be bought at the door.
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Masonic Temple
Linden
Fulton Streets
Allentown
Allentown Shrine No
Order of the White Shrine of
Surprise Party Honors Mrs Ehrig By War Mothers Group
The local America War Mothers chapter hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs. John Ehrig at her South Main home. A gold purse was presented, and many members attended including Mrs. Katherine Braemer, Mrs. Matilda Burley, Mrs. Alice Wunderly, and others. Refreshments followed the gift and gathering.
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The
America War Mothers
John Ehrig
South Main Street
Mrs Raymond Michael Hosts Bridge Party On Main Street
Mrs Raymond Michael was hostess at two tables of bridge for friends at her Main Street home Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs George Leopold and Mrs William Williams. Guests included Mrs Wilbur Pike, Mrs Charles O Leary, Mrs Wilmer Heyer, Mrs Williams, Mrs 8 J Gregory, Mrs George Leopold, and Miss Claire Cole. Refreshments were served.
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Bank and
Liberty Streets
John Werner
Bangor
Werner
Herbert Snyder
Ray Keiper
New York City
John Ehrig
F. B. Hess
Albert Schlegel
Red Lion
Rough Riders of
Easton
Baltimore
Lula Schissler
Lizzie Butts
Ida Ruloff
Carrie Kolbe
Hazel Getz
Grace Pike
M. Hawk
Lucy Remaley
Alice Bilheimer
Ernest Schaffner
Virginia
Newark
N. J
Heath Professionals
Easton Triangles
Lassies
Easton Green Jackets
East End Dairy
Bethlehem
East End Dairy Maids
Charles Gogel
Gladys
James Gogel
Smoketown
Harvey Rohn
Passaic
Edgar Barrall
Oram Kreamer
Elmer Trine
J. Steward Eyer
Charles Dauxdater
Lehighton
Robert Young
East High Street
Harvey Steward
Russell
Vera Cruz
Lehigh County
George W. Roth
Ray Happel
Sherwood
Edwin Happel
Walter
Ralph
Lester
Edelman
Verna Hordendorf
Henry Hordendorf
Grace Beach
Philadelphia
William A. Frantz
Mae Gogel
Weaversville
Jane Repd
Thomas Keller
Eugene Stocker
Henry
Reading
Charles Stocker
Bushkill Valley
Clark Fogel
Howard
Chapman Borough
Earl Eckert
Hannah Daniel
Mable Daniel
Allentown
Harry Mooney
Thomas Hoffman
Ezra Frantz
Waymart
William Hontz
Harvey Moser
John Leh
Joan
Pittsburgh
Ellen Leh
West Centre Street
Stephen Smith
A.C. Smith
Valentine W. Eknecht
William Woodring
Lutheran Church
William Friebly
Friebly
Fred Greenwald
Lester J. Rohn
C. D. Newhard
Walter H. Diehl
Mahanoy City
Raymond Michael
Main Street
George Leopold
William Williams
Wilbur Pike
Charles O'Leary
Wilmer Heyer
J. Gregory
Claire Cole
487 Requisitions by Harrisburg State Department in 1931
Harrisburg's State Department issued 487 requisitions in 1931. Of these, 276 were directed to governors of other states, while the remainder were likely internal or addressed to state agencies, reflecting the period's administrative activity and intergovernmental communication.
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Harrisburg
State Department
Fugitives From Justice in Pennsylvania and 211 Issued on Requisites
A terse note states fugitives from justice in Pennsylvania and 211 cases were issued on requisites in other states. The fragment suggests cross state warrant or extradition actions under interterritorial procedures.
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Pennsylvania
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Detroit Bureau of Governmental Research
National Municipal Review
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Carrie Stoudt
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Donald Snyder
F. Border
Medelene
Long Island
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Hilda Roth
Hecktown
Glendora Stuber
Bath
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Tae Otner
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Bell Telephone
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Household Finance Corporation
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