Twenty Years Ago From Journal Pilea April 5 1926
A fragment from the Corry School District saga notes the board may or may not complete a purchase contract for the Fair Grounds. Easter weather brings warmth after a cold, windy spell. Arkansas reports a pitcher’s strong early innings against the Pirates. A young man loses a finger at the Auer tannery. Hazel Jackman wed Daniel Bennett Easter night at the Columbus parsonage. Editorial opinions urge self-reliance and market forces to curb inflation as World War II memories loom.
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He Corry
Fair Grounds
Daily Dozen from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Alcoholism is described as a symptom of mental and emotional disorder affecting broad countywide concerns. Estimates suggest 600000 alcoholics and 2 million heavy drinkers in the US, with 40000000 drinkers overall only 5 to 6 percent intemperate. Treatment involves medical, psychological, educational, and social efforts to address the root and social factors.
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the Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
United States
Mieczko Trial Set for April 29 in Jamestown
Jamestown April 5. Leo Joseph Mieczko 28 of Dunkirk appeared before Justice Lee L. Ottaway in Mayville Supreme Court for arraignment on a first degree murder charge in the March 1 death of Mrs Lydia Warner. He was ordered held for trial April 29 after re entering a not guilty plea. Sheriff Clarence D. Bell and Under Sheriff Richard Moynihen brought him to court as Judge Anthony Johnson of Dunkirk and attorney Ganner questioned the defendant. Ottaway designated Johnson and Robert Sullivan of Dunkirk as counsel.
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Jamestown
Stolid
Leudolph Mieczko
Dunkirk
Lee L. Ottaway
Supreme ‘Court
Mayville
Lydia Warner
Misenka
Clarence D. Bell
Richard
Moynihen
Anthony Johnson
Durirk
Leo Joseph Miconko
Detrick
Eqwin G.ganner
Milecake
Ottaway
Johnson
Robert Sullivan
Dimkirk
Cave encounter ends with giant rattlesnake kill
April 6 at Hill Cave near Warren two local boys Harold Murthy and Arthur McChesney explored the cave and killed a large yellow rattlesnake after striking at it. The now dead reptile measured with about ten rattles and a button, a rare find tied to a legend of a robber band.
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Cole Hill
Warren
Willis Wantsworth
Cole RI
sFeal Élem
Harold Murthy
Arthur McChesney
Cole BU
Funeral Services for Ray W. Rourke
National Commander John Stelle of the American Legion began a Pennsylvania tour with a memorial service for Ray W. Rourke held at 2:50 PM yesterday at the Davin Funeral Home, officiated by Rev G Ly Boyd. Pallbearers were Richard Dempsey, Raymond Spiesman, Al Duke, and Francis Duke. burial followed at Pure Grove. Attendees included Mrs Mae Bernard, Mr and Mrs Ralph McKay, Miss Mary Fitzpatrick, and several area residents from Shisote and Wayne townships.
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John Stelle
The
American Legion
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Legion
Ray W. Rourke
Davin Vunstal
G. Ly Boyd
Richard Dempsey
Raymond Spiesman
al Duke
Francis Duke
Pure Grove Dome
Out of Lows
Mae Bernard
Piustuny
Ralph McKay
Mary Fitzpatrick
Dotn Fite
Patrick
Niagorg Palle
Nellie Herroit
Eric
Katherine Pain
Union City
Shisote
Wayne Towashi
Compulsionsnt the Way to Universal Medical Care
A New York state commission, after fifteen months of study, rejected compulsory health insurance as too costly and bureaucratic and feared it could degrade medical service. It argued a public plan would burden taxpayers and create inefficiency, preserving a move toward a nationwide voluntary health system.
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New York State
New York
Promoters Call for End to Government Overreach
A Kansan group argues against perpetual debt and government meddling in business. They urge reduced regulation, greater statesmanship, and criticise politicians seeking self-promotion as the nation’s leadership. The message frames regimentation as harmful and calls for freer governance.
Quiz on Army Day and Historical Facts
The fragment lists questions about Army Day dates, Lafayette's voyage to America, parcel post classification, Sweden's historical ties, ROTC meaning, a phrase showy line with a name, a correction of a typo about a patrol order, the headquarters city of the National Geographic Society, and the nature of the original composition of The Beautiful Blue Dame.
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Lafayette
America
Finland
Sweden
Lily Langbry
Dorsey
Hit and T
Ngional Geographic Society
Woman leaps to death from bridge over Wissahickon Creek
Philadelphia reports a 31 year old Norristown resident Margeret S Groff of 1234 Oakwood Street identified as the jumper who plunged from a bridge into the Wissahickon Creek on April 5.
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Philadelphia
Wisschicken Creek
Margeret S. Groff
Oakwood Street
Norristown
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C. J. Auer
Auer
Werth
Hazel Jackman
G. M. Jackman
Daniel Bennett
Parsonage of
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Bernstein Bros
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