Commission Aims to Wipe Infantile Paralysis From Earth
New York. The Birthday Ball Commission for Infantile Paralysis Research will operate year round to fund and guide research aimed at eradicating the disease. Chairman Col. Henry L. Doherty led the unveiling, noting President Roosevelt’s role and broad philanthropic backing. The 11-member group includes Jeremiah Milbank Edsel B. Ford Lessing Rosenwald Felix M. Warburg and Raymond B. Fosdick among others. Proceeds from birthday parties will fund nationwide research and victim rehabilitation efforts.
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New York
Birthday Ball Commission
Roosevelt
Col
Henry L. Doherty
Jeremiah Milbank
Paul de Kruif
Ed Edward
Commission
Col. Doherty
Women's Crusade For
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Felix M. Warburg
Federation For the Support
Jewish Philanthropic Society of New York
James Couzens
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
John S. Burke
Airmin Foundation
Edsel B. Ford
Ford Charities
Lessing Rosenwald
Julius
Taxpayers Forum proposes county welfare units in Pa
The Taxpayers Forum of Pennsylvania pushes a plan to unify county welfare services into seven member boards per county or multi county districts. The measure would consolidate six types of aid into county boards, with executive secretaries and staff, under State Welfare rules, funded by county, state, and federal sources.
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Taxpayers’ Forum of
Pennsylvania
Charles P. Davis
Francis H. Bohlen
Gerald F. Flood
Public Charities Association of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Taxpayers’ Forum
The
Public Charities Association
Mothers' Assistance Fund
Old Age Assistance Fund
Pension Fund
State Department of Welfare
Public Welfare Board
Mothers’ Assistance
Pension Fund For the
Northumberland County
Beaver
Chester
Northumberland
Blair County
Blair
Chester County
Davis
Forty Winks Fatal Driver Rest in Pennsylvania and Missouri
Motorists who dozed off caused nine teen fatalities in Pennsylvania and Missouri. The Division of Safety reports eleven months and 1365 mishaps. 208 incidents produced non fatal injuries, indicating widespread sleep related driving dangers.
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Pennsylvania
Missour
State Retirement Fund Certifies Members and Withdrawals
On December 1 the State Retirement Fund certifies members including 203 labeled as Mat number. In November seven members withdrew from the fund and seven were retired.
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Ialy
State Retirement Fund
Banking Evolution by R A Hecht
The text traces banking from private business to a semi public profession. It argues gradual evolutionary changes in laws, stresses voluntary reform over drastic regulation, and calls for better training to raise bankers to a constructive societal leadership role.
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Hecht
American Bankers
National Savings Mark Increases National Savings Mark Increases
The American Bankers Association reports total savings deposited in banks as of June 30 rose 3.5 percent from a year earlier, with deposits at $21.87 billion. Depositors increased to 39.56 million accounts, reflecting stronger savings activity despite prior declines since 1930.
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Amerean
Ameritas
Espey Albis
Depuy Miniager of
Teisgeehition
Savines
Uncle Elmer Warns Settlement Better Than Lawsuit
Uncle Elmer quotes his lawyer that a poor settlement is better than a long lawsuit. He notes two sides to every case and mocks repeal supporters who promised immediate prosperity as having vanished.
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Elmer
Rose Inn and Store Tale of Moravian Trade and Landmarks
The Rose Inn in Nazareth housed traders from Albany to Owego, with Culver and Edmonds guiding a thriving store that served Indians on credit. The narrative traces ownership, transfers of the Rose tract, and the move of the associated store to Nazareth, ending with the Rose site’s replacement by the Nazareth Inn in 1771 and ongoing public use.
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Miller
Francis
George Clevel
Clewell
Verdriess
Rosina
Ephraim Culver
Lebanon
Connecticut
Smithsville
Stroudsburg
Culver
Rose
Crown
Bethlehe
Colver
Kornmann
Skinner
Bethlehem
Edmond
Owego
Chemung
Wyalusing
Chenango
Moravian Historical Society
Whitefield House
Nazareth
David Zeisberger
Edmonds
Buss
John Youngberg
Northampton
John Lischer
Mary
Dorst Alleman
Alleman
Culvers
Mattes Alleman
Christian Benedict Benade
Money Alleman
John A. Edmonds
Wm. Edmonds
George Gold
Bushkill Township
Northampton County
Tiis
David Gold
Gideon Haupt
Martha Reinheimer
John Rein
New Nazareth
Edwards Company extends bus line to new towns and links
Edwards Motor Transit and Lakes-to-Sea Stages expand service to Bradford Kane Johnsonburg Ridgway Brockway and St Marys with routes to New York Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Two round trips daily connect at DuBois making 897 total miles. Also notes a birthday party for La Rue Arndt with attendees and luncheon.
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Edwards Motor Transit Company
Bradford
Kane
Johnsonburg
Ridgway
Brockway
St. Marys
New York
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
J. W. Edwards
Edwards Line
DuBois
Public Instruction Leads Fire Fighting Volunteer Training Plan
The Department of Public Instruction, with the State Association committee and federal and college partners, coordinates leader training for volunteer fire company members. Dr. James N. Rule notes the initiative offers strong service potential locally. Three leadership conferences are under way to establish classes. more centers will follow as facilities permit.
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Department of Public Instruction
State Association
United States Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania State College
James N. Rule
Public Instruction
State collects stock fees totals for past month
The State gathered 5796 in capital stock fees in the past month with 3881 paid on original issues and 1915 from increases in capital stock.
The New Ford V-8 for 1935 Elevates Ride and Handling
Ford introduces the 1935 V-8 described as the biggest and roomiest yet with front seat comfort for back-seat riders. Key features include weight distribution shifting the engine and body, forward rear seating, longer flexible springs for Center-Poise, plus improved brakes clutch and steering. The roadmap promises smoother, safer driving with easier handling.
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Roosevelt Commission For
Taxpayers Forum of
Uist
Phe
Lerge Umber
Res Wests
Chisses
Philadelphia
Montgomer
Delaware
Lehigh
Bucks
Don Shin
Thaddeus Rich
Pemple University School of Music
Philadelphia Orchester
Rich
State Emergency
H. L. Roth
Howard E. Weisley
Easton
Walter Young
R. F
T. M. Bittenbender
H. O. Simons & Son Contractors and Huildera
Penna
Vicks Vaporub
VICKS
Uncle Elmer
Edwards Company
Dewey Arndt
la Rue
Betty Walters
Doris Weis
Dotty Heckman
Betty Fehr
Dorothy Danforth
Charmaine Meyer
Elaine Meyers
Elaine Woodring
Mary Reph
McCay
Good Housekeeping Institute
Ford Dealers
FORD
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