Fragmented 1930s local notices mix politics and crime
A garbled OCR page reports a mix of political filings and public notices. It mentions a Board of Education meeting, a Wayne township Democrats gathering, Amelia Earhart address at Chautauqua, and unfamiliar tax and registration notes. It also notes a farm robbery inquiry, road work plans, and relief program figures, with various local officials and departments cited.
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Corryites
Amelia Earhart
Chautauqua
Twenty Mile Speed Signs Planned for Corry Through Streets
Corry adopts a plan to erect ninety twenty mile per hour signs on through streets to curb driving speed. Mayor Glen Miller favors delays on strict enforcement while supporting traffic slowdowns and parking bans on West Pleasant to ease congestion.
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Corry
M. Leo Mulderick
Council Uy
C. A. Duke
Heath
Glen Miller
Mulderick
Miller
Cornell
Columbus Avenue
Hare Creek Bridge
Center
Center Street
Chestnut
West Smith Street
City Line
East Main Street
West Pleasant Street
Catholic Total Abstinence Union opens 64th national convention
United Press report from Altoona Pennsylvania dated August 6 describes the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America beginning its 64th annual convention at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The event runs two days with headquarters in the Penn Alto Hotel. The revival follows repeal and plans to expand activity.
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United Press
Altoona
Total Abstinence Union of America
Truck driver to face coroner in two cyclist deaths
Albert Vicinie of Millvale was held pending inquest after a truck accident that killed two youths, Charles H. Shock, 16, who died en route to a hospital, and John W. Farrari, 18, who died at Allegheny General Hospital hours after the crash. Both victims were from Millvale.
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Wy Unites Press
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Albert Vicinie
Millvale
Charles H. Shock
John W. Farrari
Allegheny General Hospital
Two Assistants Named for Erie County Assessors
County commissioners in Brin announce Theodore Wagner will aid Assessor Frank Wagner for 75 days at 18 dollars weekly. Margaret McCall, 225 French Street, also earns 18 dollars weekly for a 40 day term in the First Ward.
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Brin
Theodore Wagner
Frank Wagner
Margaret McCall
French Street
Clough seeks six foot sidewalk expansion at Main and Center
Pittsfield property owner J. H. Clough asked the city council to enlarge his block by six feet to the south, reducing the sidewalk to ten feet along the lower property line. Mayor Miller was tasked to investigate and report, with action dependent on county court permission to vacate street portions and ordinance amendments.
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McClinton
Union City
Council
Miller
Pleasant
Gerry
Clough
Main
Center Streets
Glen Miller
J. H. Clough
Pittsfield
Nower
East Main
Former Corry Man Heads New West Virginia Bureau
The West Virginia University board on July 29, 1935, created a bureau of guidance and placement under Dean of Men Harry E. Stone. He will emphasize educational, vocational and personal guidance while retaining housing, loans, and part time work supervision. Stone’s career spans Corry High School, Allegheny College, and graduate work at Michigan, Pittsburgh, and Columbia. He is active in national education groups and cited in Who's Who.
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Board of Governors of
West Virginia University
Bureau of
Harry E. Stone
Dean Stone
Erie
Stone
National Education Association
National Vocational Guidance Association
National Association of Deing of Men
Rotary International
Phi Gamma Delta
Pi Gamma Mu
Eaders
Witten
Corry High School
Allegheny Colege
University of Michigan
University of Pittsburgh
Columbia University
Nathaniel Stone
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Morry
Italy mobilizes 65 000 more troops for war in East Africa
Rome announces Mussolini has ordered mobilization of 65 000 additional troops for East Africa. The call includes two regular army divisions and mobilizes volunteers from abroad returning to Italy to serve in a war with Ethiopia.
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Rome
Tuemnier Bonito
Mussolini
East Africa
Ethiopia
Former Councilman Williams Seeks Return to City Hall
Ernest A. Williams, former Corry City Council member, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for a four year council term. He pledges to adhere to policies of former administrations under Alexander Starr and England, back Civil Service reform, and appoint officials in line with legal requirements. He stresses he is unaffiliated with any faction or clique and aims to serve Corry’s people to solve future council challenges.
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Ernest A. Williams
Askeu
Theity
Messrs. Alexander
Starr
England
Legal Civil Service Board
Corry
Smy
Conside
Ue Council
Three Held At Erie For Cashing Forged Orders
An Erie osteopath, a relief worker, and her daughter were held on 31,000 bond each after being arraigned before Alderman Paul Watson on charges of defrauding the state. Br. J. M. Paull, Mrs. Jessie West, and Miss Jane Westner were accused of cashing forged relief orders and splitting proceeds with a commissary worker. The probe followed complaints by needy residents who reportedly did not receive weekly orders. An investigation linked a Red and White Store tied to the scheme, and Paull admitted the charges after questioning.
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Alig. Fi
Erie
Paul Watson
We Commons
Br. J. M. Paull
Atroel
Jessie West
Parade Street
Rube] Commissary
Jane Westner
Pennty
Gratin
Barton Kauffman
Leroy Search
Graham
23Rd
Parade Streets
Paull
Satchlay
Court House
215 Attend Reunion of 313th Battalion
Survivors of the 81st Machine Gun battalion and their wives and friends attended the 17th annual reunion Sunday at Putalossor Lake. A program ran all day with early dinner and dancing. Attendees came from Virginia Ohio New York and other eastern states. The officers were re-elected led by Juin Brel president and A J Marty vice president Arthur Young secretary Leroy Welk treasurer. The 1935 reunion is set for August 1 at the same venue.
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Brie
Ange
A. J. Marty
Vics
Arthur Young
svere+ lary
Leroy Welk
Replacement at county board sparks urgent relief funding talks
In Barton Kaun’s move to replace DRL, Adri Collins chairman of the State Emergency Relief board announces a potential mute directive within days. The File area lists Rilo and Cranetort counties with L. White as the appointing official. Street names Mth and Feeney referenced as sites of action.
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Barton Kaunswag
Thy Buy
Bowigeney Bell
Car price discrepancy sparks council debate over insurance readings
At last night’s meeting council noted a $460 bill for the car, with $50 allowed for the old patrol, keeping within a $500 limit. The insurance policy listed $605 price and $600 coverage, prompting Mayor Miller to call possible error in policy prep.
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Wwe
Tle
Council Te Nichols
Miller
City Council discusses recording Scott opinion on minutes
At Monday night’s meeting Councilman Shnley Nichols urged recording City Selector Walter H Scott’s sweeping opinion that the Mayas ran the police and that the council should control municipal affairs. No formal action was taken and the minutes were adopted as read.
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Walter H. Scott
Lananil
Wev
Shnley Nichols
Hold Driver While Two Remain Serious
WAIN August 6. Mr and Mrs Ralph Humphrey Titus of Mort Ville are in serious condition after a near-fatal accident at Girard Institute Fair day. Vincent's hospital reports no immediate danger but notes both conditions improving. Mrs Titus has a broken neck and facial injuries. her husband may have a skull fracture. A Cleveland Heights man, Frank Zeberko alias Walter Jackson, is held in repaty prison for the incident.
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Wain
Ralph Humphrey Titus
Mort
Two Democrats Lead In Contested State Supreme Court Race
In Harrisburg on August 1, seven Republicans and five Democrats remained in the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court race after withdrawals. John He McCann Ebensburg and George H. McWherter Derry exited, leaving H Edgar Barnes backed by the Democratic party and Mes Mutter? Manne as a key union candidate. The field narrows to a September primary but no judge will be elected in November. voters may cast a ballot for only one candidate, shaping a potential Republican and Democrat seating.
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United Press
Harrisbutes
Ayam
Rey
Iless
Musmésno
Tan
Supreme Courl
Balol
Eranojor Pally Ligkel
Priuar
Municipal Treasury Balance Reported At 158 Dollars
A partial July 31 treasury report shows the City Treasury in Westley with operating balance around 14,703.25 dollars after receipts totaling 37,897.25. Unremuneraries list 11,544.99 and 198.80 in treasury at month start.
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City Treasures
Westley
Lewis
Butler Legionnaires Stage Drum Contest Fort Worth
Butler county hosts a regional drum contest with teams from Butler and surrounding towns. West Penn Corps led by George Beighley will face Ohio entrants in a competitive evening under the Butler county auspices.
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Butler Legionnaires
Wey
Butler
Cireansbiyg
Parenti
Thibols
Otter
Wealern
Tentgylvania
Aummuyd
Dean Ane Bugis
Byluye
Vew Athliblie
Tonornye
Wight
Fred C. Blunle
Buller
George Beighley
West Penn Corps
Ohio
Butler County Regionnaires
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Caicus
Spencer School
State Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
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Elton Simmons
Doud Hill
Uuiity Party
United States
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Erie County
Mercer Soldiers Orphinschool
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Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
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M. M
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Catholic
Abstinence Union IN Convention
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Bureau of Guidance and Placement
Italy
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313Th Battalion
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Daniel Ahern
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