Congress Debates Sweeping WPA Reform Bill
Washington June 15 The House opened debate on a 241 716 000 000 relief bill restructuring WPA with a three member administrative board a security wage 130 work hours monthly and rotation of workers. Provisions include removal after 18 months limited heavy construction and local sponsorship emphasis with prior claims on needs and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Humphre
Woodium
Virginia
House
PWA
Goa
WPA
Dr Copeland To Preach At Third United Presbyterian Tonight
Rev B Copeland D D pastor of First United Presbyterian Wheeling W Va will preach at 7 30 tonight in Third United Presbyterian New Castle a service preparing for communion Sunday He and the Queen Esther and 5 B Copeland Society members will attend in a body Another preparatory service will be led Friday night by Rev W E Minteer of Edwedod City as guest preacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Copeland
D.D
First United Presbyterian Church of
Wheeling
W. Va
Third United Presbyterian Church of
New Castle
W. E. Minteer
Edwedod’ City
Entertainment ends reunion of Consistory in steady attendance
The Scottish Rite reunion continues with a 1:30 symposium led by Ross D. Rosenberger. Governor Arthur H. James will speak, followed by a 6:30 dinner and an auditorium program with a stage show, motion pictures, dancing, and cards. Numerous attendees arrive from across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, including delegates from East Liverpool, Cleveland, Canton, Beaver Falls, and Slippery Rock.
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Ross D. Rosenberger
Arthur H. James
V. Dobson
William E. Elliott
Leon E.bailey
S. S. Elkovicz
Herbert M. Smith
Ralph &. Goff
H. M. Martin
George A. Bechtel
Youngstown
Edward G. Neudorfer
Masury
J. L. Stewart
Lowellville
James H. Maxwell
East Liverpool
David C. McParlin
Henry Schuster
Cleveland
C. V. Boone
Canton
Hawk
H. A. House
I. B. Forsberg
East Palestine
S. W. Townsend
Akron
B. Doron
Andrew J. John JSON
H.W. Schryver
John Hauck
Dr J. 4
Cald
John Baird
William Moir
Leechburg
Clarence D. Keenan
Pittsburgh
L. E. Hughes
Charley E. Black
Arthur G. DeWald
Clarence M. Stewart
Emlenton
Jaseph B. McLaughlin
John E. Bartels
Arthur
Bartels
Samuel T. Johnson
New Kensington
Carroll W. Uber
Elmer E. Shanur
Slippery Rock
W. Tarrs
Levi B. Taylor
Paul Trozel
W. A. Stewart
Roy F. Schatch
Charles E. Hamor
Greenvine
E. A. Sahtl
Howard E. Ewing
Clarence 2d. DeWalt
N. J. Holteman
Arthur ¥. Brittain
George E. Beitsch
Thomas B. Metheny
Beaver Falls
R. J. Foscer
Cheswick
Jack W. Turk
Rouseville
Luzerne County Roads Scrutiny During 1938 Inspection
Trial testimony recounts Luzerne county road conditions in September 1938 with about 40 percent of highways rated bad. Evidence shows $3,712,252 spent on Quietne county highway maintenance out of roughly $9 million state total last fiscal year. Prosecution accuses Brownaier of padding Luzerne payrolls to sway Democratic power. Fitzgerald declines to provide exact manpower figures.
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Luzerne County
Fitzgerald
Edward R. Dietrichkeit
Quietne
Brownaier
Democratic Party
Iast
Howard W. Hughes
Marriage License Applications for Several Couples
Marriage license applications listed include Carl Edward Mckenna and Pia Rarer Ellwood, Cis Luella Mae Jones of Mounted Route 7 Elwood, Gerald C Coulter, Grove City and Mary Helen Camptell of 14 South Otter Street Mercer. The notices indicate applicants and their addresses as part of local filings.
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Carl Edward Mckenna
Pia Rarer Ellwood
Luella Mae Jones
Mounted Route 7
Elwood ‘City
Gerald C, Coulter Pene Ee
Grove City
Mary Helen Camptell
South Otter St. Mercer
Obituaries Chronicle multiple local deaths dated June day
Death notices report Mrs. Mary Abigail Boyd passing at her daughter’s home after nine weeks of illness, with funeral planned near New Wilmington. Other notices include Mrs. Toekel’s death in Volant area, Mr. Dickson’s fatal heart attack, Eva Knight of York and Mrs. Anna Fee services, with details on locations, families, and churches involved.
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Mary Abigail Boyd
Mary Abigail Allen Boyd
James L. Cole
Sheridan Avenue
Volant
Alexander
Abigail Offaly Allen
Wilson M. Boyd
Volant Methodist Church
New Wilmington
Samuel and
Bly Boyd
W. J. Allen
Dickson
M. Dickson
North Walnut Street
Erie Avenue
P. & L. E. Railroad
Darrell Burke
Mra
Knight
Eva Reeder Knight
York
Palarmeériy
Offulet
McCormick
Calvary Presbyterian Church of
Oak Park Cemetery
Fee
Anna Fee
Wes
Washington Street
John E. Fee
William Pf, Galvin
St. Mary's Church
Leo S. Watterson
E.G. Galelagher
Struthers, O
Father Galvin
St. Mary's Cemetery
Pallbetters
Jon Welsh
Michael Pidick
Edward Welsh
Thomas Fee
Michael Donovan
Edward Naughton
Edward Fee
Edward Cannors
Local notices and visits feature community life in New Galilee
A string of short items covers health, travels, and visits. Quinsy confines NEW GALILEE A. E. Martsoll at home. Esther Herathaert of New Brighton spent Sunday in town. Several families, including Hawkins Dryden and Hixson, travel or host from Beaver Falls to Pittsburgh. Reunions, funerals, and bridal showers mark the weekend, with church groups hosting a shower for Lovella Hunt and others enjoying a pleasant evening.
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A. E
Martsoll
Esther Herathaert
New Brighton
Earl Anderson
Murraysville
Donald Tanner
Polamd
Samuel Duncan
Howard Marshall
College Hill
Beaver Falls
Elan McMillen
M. Dryden
Maynie Dryden
St. Petersburg
Fla
Archie Hixson
Marion Downard
Sonia
Vis Bessemer
Nile Deval
Gary
Ind
A. W. Turner
Ward Pace
Charles Eaches
Pittsburgh
William J. Pillow
Esey
Cincinnati
A. W. Tanner
Gerald
Flora, Burnside
Mahoningtown
Ness
Albert Welsh
Raymond Welsh
Kenneth Martsoll
James Green
Welsh
Liverpool
United Presbyterian Church
Edna
Ida
Lois Beatty
Lovella
Ming
REPORT STAMP SALES EXPAND TO COTTON GOODS
Officials say progress on the food stamp plan is very encouraging as Rochester grocers count over 1,850 merchants who handle relief trade and accept blue and orange stamps in lieu of cash. Prime Minister Chamberlain warns Japan’s Tientsin stance risks broader policy conflict with Britain. The British envoy in Tientsin files a strong protest over searches of British residents and ships, urging end to the practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Toda
Amoy Blockade Firmly Set by Japanese Navy
Britain's London office reports Japan will maintain the Amoy blockade on the Hai river until Britain revises its pro Chinese and anti Japanese policy. Any patched-up compromise is rejected, with a formal warning issued as provocations continue.
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Hai River
Britain
Diploma Day for Jameson Memorial Hospital Nurses
Nurses at Jameson Memorial Hospital receive diplomas from Fred L. Rentz amid a formal ceremony. Helen Boya Je an DeGarmo and others are named as graduates. A colorfully decorated platform, a reception at the Nurses Home, and a floral-draped social conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Fred L. Rentz
Helen Frances Boya
Haon Itor
Jean DeGarmo
Dewey Avenue
Card Of Thanks From JAS H Blaine Family
We express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy during our bereavement Also thankful for Nora tributes and contributions We the Blaine family acknowledge the support shown during our loss.
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Nora
Jas. H. Blaine
Pamily
Cameron reunion and residents visit in Grant City
The Cameron reunion occurred at Harold Cameron’s home on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Werner and son Bud of Pittsburgh visited their father here on Sunday. Dick Walker returned home near Meadville on Thursday after a few days with friends. Kennie Dean came home after a few days with cousin Eugene Lelse of Portersville who has been bed fast but is improving.
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Cameron
Harold Cameron
Werner
Bud
Pittsburch
Dick Walker
Meadville
Gale Dean
Norman
Bernice
Charlie Dean
Paul Iift
Near Butter
Kennie Dean
Eugene Lelse
Portersville
Life terms for two slayers in hold-up killing
International News Service reports in Lisbon that John Lester Welch and Joseph Howell were convicted of first degree murder in a trolley car hold-up and were sentenced to life with a recommendation for mercy. George Culp was also mentioned in the case.
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T International News Serview
Lisbon
John Lester Welch
Wellsville
Joseph Howell
East Liverpool
Mer We
George Culp
Weilly
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America
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5. B. Copeland
Howard O. Erwin
Russell C Melvin
John B. Waddington
Richard B. Rentz
Joseph E Willims
Alfred J. Rob DS
George B. Beltsch
Ernest G. Meitt
Marvin B. Miller
Lawrencss
Kennedy
Walter B. Wilson
Archie M. Stivanson
Horvace H. Wilkins
Clinton A. Olmstead
Ol City
Howard A. Gland
J. Guy McCutcheon
Franklin
G. Holland
Edward J. Harn
West Bridgewater
Stoney Riddie
Harlingen
Texas
Charles A Platt
Otis L. Gilmore
Charles A. Filer
A. D. Slater
Carl C. Kennedy
Essington B. Huey
Cyril F. Workman
Jesse E. Billings
Ralph J. Weaver
A. A. Stevenson
William T. Bestty
George F. Butler
Elmer E. Belger
Levi S. Hoon
F. Carl Anderson
Frank D.L. Balsley
Craig Dickson
James G. Mechling
Clarence B. McMillan
Willam G. Douthett, Jr
Theodore CH
Keck
Butler
J. E. Culleton
Baden
Charles _F. Royal
Ambridge
P. D. MeaAllister
Edgeworth
Willam J. Fowler
Aliquippa
John Black, Jr
John He Eliott
Greensburg
John Hubier
P. Hass
Fredonia
J. D. Lynch
Evans City
Milo D. Shaw
Apollo
David J. Harris
Johnstown
Frank SH. Shuman
C. B. Philips
James A. Pitzer
A. W. Thompson
John H. Ammon
Clyde G. Lamb
Willard J. Hunter
John L. Smith
West Middlesex
John H. Filling
P. G. Simonton
R. E. Raub
Edenburg
George W. Shaffer
Mercer
Slovakia
Wotja Benes
Eduard Benes
Bohemia
Poland
Handeria
Talisman
Cowith
Rogers & Son
East Washington St
John Tockelt
Regina Tockell
McCleary Avenue
Joni Weber
Euclid Avenue
Toekelkins
Transy
Yarun
Andrew and
Elizabeth Hann Burtalander
United States
Coree
John Weber
Peter Tiseher
Carl
Max
Grafton
St. Pauul's Lutheran Church
Weber
Ease Hudd Avenue
New Galilee
Smith S
Penerz
Amoy
Japan
London
Great Britain
Lawrence & Miercaur Conntias
B. Jafferron
Nefoen Guardian Financial Corp
Cal
Constar
ISALY
East
Washington St
Page Oval
J. B. Nielsen Jeweler
Oplometrist
Grant City
NOBIL
Huaraches A
Kant Washington St
Weingartner
City Hall
Boomer
Huston Howe
Daa
East Long Ave
Studebaker
Marquis Hinish Grant
Sampson
Nina
New Castle Tire CO
Produce Street
D. G. Ramsey x Sons
Funeral Home
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