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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1947
Page
3
Local report notes the death of a Watt Reno film figure amid unclear details. Authorities have not released complete identification or cause, and inquiries continue as neighbors recall the person’s public work and community ties.
Allegheny College will honor its first president Timothy Alden at Founders Day exercises in Meadville. The ceremonies recall Alden's 1815 arrival that led to the college's founding. About 200 Gideons from 50 communities in New York State will meet in Jamestown for a two day statewide stewardship session and banquet.
Jamestown Automatic Voting Machine Corporation may win a Detroit contract worth 2.5 to 3 million dollars after a plant visit by Detroit city clerk Thomas D. Leadbetter and election officials. He will recommend Detroit purchase Jamestown machines as the city plans to expand from 110 to about 200 tore machines this year and needs 3,000 to 3,500 machines at 1,000 to 1,400 dollars each for voting precincts now in Lat.
District families in Erie Titusville and Texas City awaited news on relatives after a deadly explosion and fire in Texas City. Mrs. O T Brown's niece Mrs June White, 22, was reported missing. Earl Wyatt and his wife and daughter escaped and were evacuated to Dickinson. Confirmation of other family members remained uncertain amid the disaster.
In Randolph on April 18 fire crews battled smoke from a hot water tank ignition that damaged Arthur Wilhelm's home. Neighbor Howard Brossman guided Wilhelm’s wife to safety as flames raged, with George Snyder assisting later. Salvaged items included dishes and furniture. Damage pegged near $10,000.
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