Local News Snippet Reflects Turbulent Era Figures
Fragmentary OCR lists names including Clyde, Lawrence, Dor Brooks, Meredith, Dearing, Roberta Kkinhaupt, and Jack McCray among others tied to a civic meeting. Mentions United Davi, senator, youth workers, and directors, hinting at community tensions and local governance topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cewa
Clyde Ert
Chit
Lawrence Vin
Dor - Brooks
Aderstront
Lindbera
Meredith
Habis
Aker
Doty
Halos
Amaraag
Dearing
Halli
Aber
Maeamos Meu
Mvy
Peay 1
Eleanay Woelmare
Iker
Howaring
Roberta Kkinhaupt
Er Peake
Wallace
Mimenrten
Dulin
Jack
McCray
Rich
Swansor Il Aonday
United Davi
Dieoss
Dante Akmeeting
Neral Blessen
Edward
Auto collision at Riceville injures four people
Nevin Carman of Meadville faces charges after a Sunday wreck at Riceville Corners involving his auto and a Cray vehicle. Three others from Titusville were injured, including Edwin Dattesty with a broken shoulder. Carman told officers he did not see warning signs on the through highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin Carman
Meadville
Carry
State Motor Police
Riceville Corners
Edwin Dattesty
Titusville
Titusville City Hospital
Broken Shoulder
Revertly Cray
Cray
Air
Lat Terty
Union City
SEEK REASON FOR MURDER OF GIRL
NORRISTOWN Pa April 2 Revert Heineman 16 pleaded to have ambushed Edith Snyder a classmate in Abington High School authorities seek a motive Heineman told prison officials he was not in love claiming the case involved “muppy love” and offered no clear reason for the shooting A funeral was planned for Edith Snyder in nearby Abington after the methes arrest and interrogation details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westeocross
Norristown
Revert Heineman
Abington High School
Edith Snyder
Montgomery County
David ¥. Groshens
Robert
Murdes
Groshens
takes @ Teimple University
Edith
Mearyuile
Abington
Modern new truck for George Besson shocks town
A 10 ton Pruchall trailer with a Diamond D motor arrived for George Besson on Wes Washington Street. The red truck and its huge axle drew attention on North Center Street this morning. It will be used for long distance hauling jobs. Fireman killed Altoona tragedy reported with unclear details. Chas. Y Smithy, 43, a shop man and volunteer fireman, died after a trolley collision involving a fire incident.
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George Besson
Wes Washington Street
Blewan
North Genter Street
Altoona
Chas. Y Smitty
Olvania
Freman
Three Nazi Ships Sunk by Admiralty Denies German Claims
London reports that the Admiralty denies German claims of heavy damage to British ships in Scandinavia. It confirms three German supply ships sunk and notes the British trawlers Hammond and Larwood damaged but no casualties. The British tally asserts eight enemy transports sunk in the Norwegian campaign with limited success for the Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Areas
London
Admiralty
Scandinavia
Germi
Eneiy
Death claims Ernest J Morrow prominent city figure
Ernest J. Morrow died at 9 10 Sunday evening at his North Center street home after a long heart illness. Born September 18 1882 in Jarvis Ontario he moved to Corry as a young man and held leadership roles in J P Drought Hide and Fur Co and later headed the firm after Mr Drought's death. Active in Masonry Emmanuel Episcopal church and Rosary City he was survived by wife Lola Drought Morrow daughter Mrs Edward Gycle son L E Morrow two granddaughters two brothers and an uncle. The body rests at his North Center street home pending church services at Emmanuel and burial in Pine City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest J. Morrow
Is Tome
North Center Street
Mr. Morrow
Jarvis
Ont
Morrow
Y Corry
Barlow Hardware Company
Clarence Commandery
Knights Temple
Lodge of Perfection
Erie
Acacia CIA
Intromtorrew
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
United Committal
Rosary City
Corry Country
Hull Nomination Talk Sparks Democratic Speculation
United Press State Correspondent reports Secretary of State Cordell Hull, while denying candidacy, is deemed fully available for the Democratic presidential nomination by close friends. The piece notes Roosevelt’s likely input and cites possible contenders like Hull, Burton, Wheelan, Parley, and others, with Garner’s White House status and factional opposition among New Dealers and Farley allies.
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Sy Lyne C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Cordell Hull
Hull
Roosevelt
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
New York
Roosvelt
Hull, Son
Burton & Wheelen
Mont
James A. Parley
John N. Garner
Farley
Paul V. McNutt
Robert H. Jackson
Education Day Set In Corry With Citizenship Day
Rotary club sponsors Education Day and Citizenship Day in Corry as part of Boys and Girls Week. The event opens tomorrow with activities by youths and managers from local industries to honor Commerce and Industry. Lester Lops chairs Citizenship Day activities on Wednesday, highlighting youth participation in public affairs.
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Corry
Rotary Club
Actus
Lester ‘Lops
Beautiful Spring Weather Enjoyed Across Community
Corry reports pleasant spring conditions with mild warmth and sunny skies. After a spell of mixed temperatures, a rise in temperature encouraged outdoor work and outdoor leisure. Forecasters expect light rain and continued heat to persist for the next day.
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Corry
Busy days on farms of vicinity as spring plowing opens
Weather turns to fire risk but farm work surges in Garry area. Augie camp closes after late run. plows and harrows go into action as land is tilled and harrowed for seeding. Farmers rush to plant oats and corn. lime and fertilizer sales are unusually heavy this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
Trilire
Corry
Marked Demand For Teams And Tractors In Spring Work
The week brings improved weather aiding plowing, seeding, and early potato planting. Farmers report strong demand for teams and tractors and difficulty securing extra help as spring field work rises.
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Help Reported
Searce
Rebate On City Taxes Extended To May First
Miss Irene Munem reports 1940 city tax collections rising as rebates of one percent on city assessments run through May 1. Delinquent properties will be sold. those who owe taxes should settle with Miss Mullen to avoid further inconvenience. State and county tax cards will be mailed next week from the Municipal Building.
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Irene Munem
Oxy
Treasury
Tus
Miss Mullen
Journal Today
James to Issue Formal Call for Special Legislature Session
Harrisburg April 20 Governor Arthur H. James announced he would issue a formal proclamation calling the legislature into a special session on May 19 to replenish relief funds and consider minor non-controversial matters. He expects a harmonious deliberation and said the session should not last longer than a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Arthur H. James
James
House
Senate
Blame Hit and Run Driver in Death
A jury in Dudley Pennsylvania found that a boy who died after a hit and run was killed by an unknown driver. The verdict stated the victim was struck and left under a cab until death, with details limited to the few known facts presented at the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaune
T ‘Ay & Coromes
Kennels Pot
Dudley
Unespraner
Saaturday
Fiterus
German air force paces assault on front lines expected soon
Stockholm April 28 The Aftonbladet quotes the Norwegian commander on the Sienjer front predicting a violent German attack against French Norwegian positions at any moment. He says large German aircraft are active over Steinser terrain while German air superiority remains.
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Stockholm
Sherman Man Shot in Suspected Robbery Near Home
Amatth Kurtz, 58, of Sherman on the Sherman North Clymer road, is in fair condition at Jamestown General Hospital with head injuries after being struck with a fence post during an apparent robbery attempt. Authorities say he was outside his barn when attacked, heard a suspect say to turn off the lights, and had money at home rather than on his person. Police continue to investigate and question witnesses once he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amatth Kurt
Sherman-North Clymer Road
Sherman
Jamestown
Roy Chadwick
Kurtz
Kurta
Kurla
Norwegian tanker Willy Inden catches fire in Charleston harbor
The Norwegian tanker Willy Inden carrying gasoline for the war zone caught fire in Charleston harbor. Captain Rageweld Parsjoe ordered the crew of 28 to abandon ship fearing an explosion. no injuries were reported.
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Way Save
Charleston
8. C
Willy
Charleston Harbor
Rageweld Parsjoe
Farsjoe
Nic
Woman Celebrates Her 103rd Birthday in Rorropolis
Dorothy Dinwrda marked her 103rd birthday in Rorropolis Pennsylvania as friends and relatives gathered to celebrate. The event highlighted her long life and endurance in the community amid a day of well wishers recounting memories and sharing cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorropolis
Dorothy Dinwrda
Wess
Pleads Guilty To Tipsy Driving In North East
Jay Speelberg of 21 West Main Street North East pleaded guilty to two counts of motor law violations after being arrested by a State motor patrol officer for drunken driving. He was held for court under $600 bond, fined $10 plus costs, and sentenced to five days in county jail in lieu of further punishment. He is to be taken to Erie for further proceedings.
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Jay Speelberg
North East
Hare Creek
Presiling
West Main Street
C B. Porter
Speelberg
State Motor Patrol
le Hare Grek
Coats
Erie
Wheay
Gas Explosion Levels Home in Sewickley Pa
A gas leak caused a blast in a spacious Sewickley residence, tearing a corner from a three story building and shattering a skylight. Damages were estimated at 10,000 dollars. The force of the explosion knocked out windows and woke residents in the exclusive district. Gibbs was thrown up to 100 feet. The Wright family, Pittburgh bond salesman H Pearce Wright, planned to move in soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Wanessech
Bank official launches drive to collect 80 million dollars
Harrisburg April 99 Banking Secretary John Bell opened an intensive drive to collect about 80,000,000 dollars from 4,500 large closed tank and building and loan associations. Many have restated payment to depositors and shareholders, with a plan to liquidate assets at a peak value of 420,000,000 dollars to cover debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Pniourier
Harrisburg
John ©. Bell
Sprommiiy Ou
Ible
Jin Dire
Bell
Arrest of Two Youths Solves Inn Hold-Up Case
Two Meadville youths, Saegertows and Chester Sayni, 10, are held for a grand jury after solving the holdup at the A'Low Grill run by Mr. and Mrs. Frei Reynolds. The teens allegedly fled with $41 from the east wing area near Cleveland and West Ridge Road. Police say the suspects were arrested Saturday night and are in custody, awaiting the grand jury.
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Saegertows
Chester Sayni
Meadville
Frei Reynolds
Ab Lowille
West Ridge Road
An- Neher
Cleveland
FBI
Grand
Dubree
Walter Goiwin
Wesbergste
Tot Shoved With Kerosene Dies Of Burns In Union City
Coroner Artie Crown reports two year old Attle Paul Trayer died from severe burns after a kerosene and gasoline mixture exploded while he played near a bonfire two miles west of Union City. He was rushed to Union City hospital where he died early Saturday. Survived by parents and eight siblings, funeral held at Mennonite church in Britton Run and buried Evergreen cemetery in Union City.
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Depuy
Artie Crown
Union City
Weciddenital
Sodial
Attle Paul Trayer
Mes
Union City Hospital
Ehyitet Ie
Siste
Mennonite Church
Britton Run
Buelit
Evergreen Cemetery
Extend Call to Rev John Waite for Joint Columbus Spring Creek Churches
Congregations of the Columbus and Spring Creek churches vote to extend a call to Rev. John Waite of Berkey Ohio to become pastor of the two towns. If he accepts, he will reside at Spring Creek and lead Sunday morning and evening services while arrangements are finalized. The new pastor is expected to begin duties within the coming weeks.
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Te Columbus
Spring Creek
Dehm Waite
Berkey
Ohto
Wivian P. Minton
Milroy Pe
Shuntert
Pennsylvania
Waite
Columbus
Wii
Noted Speed Racer Campbell Divorced
United Press reports in London on April 29 that Sir Malcolm Campbell sought a divorce from Lady Campbell on grounds of adultery. The couple accused each other in counter-suits and hearings as part of the proceedings.
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Speed Racer
Campbell
United Press London
Malcolm Campbell
Lady Campbell
Marco
Carmpbell
Scandinavian Battle Fronts Scattered Across Norway
Allied forces press to push back German grip on central Norway as fronts remain scattered across the country. British and Norwegian troops strike at key points while German offensives and convoy raids test Allied supply lines and rail access amid heavy fighting.
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AL HX Monte
Nina Bidlibor
Norway
Fyengl
Toverl
Tiemui
Ellie Seat Jones
Betrishy
Hs Kubodaey
Siu Jahar
Trond
Norwegia
Germany
Wosway
Otterkinen
Doiinas-Stoeren
Onshine
Abauh
Gerrar Nnil
Lcoop
Tagerike
Ola
Gory
Agila
Jasnk Font
Dester
Wein
Utsbern
Ulsberg
Roeron
Gester
Roerns
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