Railroad seeks flashing lights at West Washington Street crossing
Petition from the Pennsylvania Railroad requests installing electric flashing lights at the West Washington Street crossing of the Buffalo division. The move aims to extend safety measures citywide and replace watchmen from 6 am to 10 pm, with pension and employment shifts noted. City officials weigh advisability and child-pedestrian safety concerns.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
City Oamel
West Washington Street
Buffalo
Watchamen
Marksmen Prove Ability at San Jose College
Two San Jose State College students in the scientific police course demonstrated marksmanship by quickly handling pistols during an afternoon drill and stopping a simulated 50 target event with accuracy.
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San Jose
Cal
San Jose State College
38 Sidewalk Program Here Now Assured
City Council Monday evening ordered City Engineer N J Dixon to prepare estimates for submission to the Works Progress Administration for approval. The WPA program has proven popular as property owners avail themselves of new or relaid sidewalks at nominal cost. Estimated total for the 1938 program lists labor at 13142 50 and materials at 3756 50, while city expense remains negligible.
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N. J. Dickson
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Council
NEW ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF TO BE NAMED
Acting on a resolution of Director for Safety Richard Rossbacher City Council last night declared the office of assistant chief of the Corry Fire Department vacant and asked the Stanford Hose Company to submit another nomination for the posi tion The post has been held by C A Craker but his present work with the General State Authority requires that he be out of town practically the entire time making it advisable to name a successor to the office department position The latest Kentucky cemetery in Pennsylvania grow in a grove in Forbes State Forests district south of Connellsville.
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East Main Street
Pennsylvania
Renova
Hepler
Rossbacher
Richard Rossbacher
Corry
Stanford Hose Company
C. A. Craker
General State Authority
City Council OKs Street Painting for Parking Plan
The City Council instructed the safety department to proceed with painting streets for parking, preliminary to enforcing the municipal measure. Work is to begin as soon as paint is available and weather permits outdoor labor.
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Safety Department
Sudden Weather Change Aggravates Condition
The United Press reports findings from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School noting that sudden weather shifts in spring and autumn heighten risks for those with high blood pressure or arterial hardening. Summer blood volume rises by nearly three quarts, then autumn constricts vessels, risking rupture in weaker arteries. Salt discovery in Indiana County in 1812 spurred an important industry.
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United Press Philadelphia
University of ‘Pennsylvania Medical School
Music teacher Henry Wilson leaves Corry after 54 years
Prof Henry C G Wilson, longtime piano instructor in Corry, says in a letter to the Journal that he has taught about 1,200 pupils over 54 years and plans to move to Meadville with remaining coaching work possible. He reflects on memories, grateful for the support of friends and pupils.
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Henry Wilson
Uowy
Meadville
Ietter
Wilson
Corry
Carry
Henry CG. Wilson
Franklin Man Found Battered In Alley Near Otter Street
Harry Giebner of Stonebar was found battered and cut in an alley near Otter street Saturday night and taken to Franklin hospital. Police seek information to determine how he was injured. He claims being struck by a car, but is unable to be questioned. Doctors fear a fractured skull and multiple facial injuries. An X ray was to determine the full extent of injuries.
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Dawilin
Otter Street
Harry Giebner
Franklin Hospital
Giebner
Zenzth
Protection urged at Union Street curve safety measure
City officials call for stronger warnings at the Union Street and West Church Street curve after a year of accidents. They discuss adding signs and possibly a guard rail while noting state help is uncertain. Traffic-slowing measures are preferred over barricades. The issue is referred to the Director of Safety for further study.
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Union
W. Church Streets
Med Weaver
Rossbacher
State Department of Highways
West Church Street
Director of Safety
Falls on sliver injures boy near Bull Hill road
Eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Aleck Salat suffered a abdominal wound when a splinter pierced his lower abdomen after tripping and falling near the Joney bank of the Bull Hill road. He reached home unaided before being taken to War ven General hospital for surgery.
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Shevriman
Svpr
Aleck Salat
Warven General Hospital
Gyllere
Joney
Bull Hill
Z. V. Railroad
Florence Hill Rudd
Florence
Gum Heist at Local Candy Shop Prompts Gum-Shoe Inquiry
Detectives investigate a candy shop burglary in which a counter vending machine was opened and several gum packages were stolen. Police cordon off the shop as they question witnesses and review footage for leads.
Joint plan eyed for oiling city dirt streets
City council discussed a joint plan with property owners to oil dirt streets to cut maintenance costs. J B Johnson appealed for action on West Wayne street amid Spring grading and wash from the center of roads. Streets Director Nichols noted graveling is unlikely due to funds, and estimates will be sought to price a program.
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Wold Shire
Fred J. Weaver
J. B. Johnson
Wayne Street
Mr. Johnson
Corneil
Frederick
Stanley Nichols
Nichols
Legion to Sponsor Map Directory Here
Stephen Hooks of the Wherc Carrier Post V2 365 American Legion announced the Post engaged Harold Kane of Jamestown to publish a map directory of the city. Mr Kane is now in the work and will call on local business in the next days.
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Stephen Hooks
American Legion
Post
Harold Kane
Jamestown
Kane
Indict Breene for Auto Death in Franklin County
Franklin Pa grand jury last night indicted Breene for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Cassi J Hart 60 of Rocky Grove. Breene is a brother of Venango County district attorney Maure P Bugene. Special prosecutor A R Osmer was named to handle the case.
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API Qy
Mamind & Greene
Cassi J. Hart
Rocky Grove
Becaus
Breene Tx
Venangyeounty
Maure P. Bugene
Attomsy
A. R. Osmer
Enantiena
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