Wartime notices and local military updates in Corry paper
Local items report Colonel Hichinxt Mellon announced veterans committee actions. Widespread war news include air corps enlistments in the county, good conduct awards for Pfc Clinton Brooks, and hospitalization mail for wounded soldiers. OPA announces new gasoline coupons, police report vandalism, and a polio related postponement of a potato growers event.
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Hichinxt
Mellon
AAP
England
PLC
Clinton HH. Brooks
Stephen B. Brooks
East South Street
Covey
Army
Pfc
Brooks
Aero Supply
Af Coiry
Corry Senior High School
Court Orders Fumigation Amid Bedbug Dispute
Erie judge Elmer L. Evans heard a petition seeking a court order for fumigation of an adjoining apartment to exterminate bedbugs blamed for health issues in a five year old. Plaintiffs Mr and Mrs Bowwright accuse neighbors Mr and Mrs Frew of refusing to vacate during treatment ordered by a physician and city health official.
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Erie
Erie County
Elmer L. Evans
Morelia Ain Erle
John Botweright
Wesh
4Th Street
Howard B. Frew
18Th Street
Bolwright
Citien
J. O. Hertalér
Hurison
Harold Sample Dies at Corry Hospital
Harold Sample a lifelong Corry resident died at Corry Hospital shortly before noon after a period of ill health. Born February 10 1901 he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He leaves a brother Dester Sample with the California state police a sister Mrs Glen Spencer and other relatives. The body is at Bracken Kennig Funeral Home with arrangements pending and to be announced in Wednesday's Journal.
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Harold Sample
Corry Hospital
Mr. Sample
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dester Sample
California State Police
Nut
Glen Spencer
Corry
Lyn Unieles
Gy Simmons
Harry Simmons
South Pacific chief dies at Valley Forge
Brig. Gen. J. F. C. Hyde aged 50, commanding general in the New Hebrides, died at Valley Forge Hospital while visiting his son, Capt. James C. Hyde, who was wounded by a grenade on the Anafo beachhead. Hyde arrived with his wife three days earlier and fell ill shortly after dinner Sunday.
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Phoenixville
Aug
J. F. C. Hyde
New Hebrides Islands
South Pacific
Valley Forge Hospital
James C. Hyde
Anafo
Hyde
County Tuberculosis Hospital reports July patient and expense figures
Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital treated 68 patients in July at a total cost of $6,980.77. Of this, $4,405.00 funded salaries and $2, etc. General operations formed the remainder according to a monthly financial report to the county commissioners by Dr. R. S. Anderson.
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Erie County Tuberculosis Hospite
R. S Anderson
State Moves Against Judge Kitts Amid Legal Battle
The state and Attorney General James Duff move to strip Judge Miles B. Kitts of judicial powers with an appeal to the Supreme Court set for September. Chief Justice Kephart, who aided Kitts in June, died, while Kitts remains at the bench with a summer home duty.
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State Supreme Court
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William
Rutter
Kitts
Ruter
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Rossiter
Gilson
Kitbe
Fonner Supreme Courd
John Kephart
Bemus Point to Get New Bus Service
Bemus Point votes to grant Jamestown Motor Bus Transportation Company a four daily round trip franchise after petitions by 82 residents. Board reversal from July 22 cites public support with one dissenting vote and sets Thursday as potential start date if terms are accepted. J. G. Campbell and H. Waterman of the bus line to attend.
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Jamestown Motor Bus Transportation Company
Bemus
J. G. Campbell
H. Waterman
Boar
T Hat
Prison Release Granted for Gordon Wilson in Harrisburg
Jay Gordon Wilson of North East received parole from Western Penitentiary announced Monday in Harrisburg. He had been serving a 16 year term for armed robbery and will be released on Thursday August 10 despite objections from District Attorney Burton R. Laub.
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BRI
Paecsne Board
Jay Gordon Wilson
North East
Western Penitentiary
Harrisbore
Wilson
Burton R. Laub
Harrisburg
Thompson's Bars Tables Stimulate Kidney Action
Fragmentary OCR text discusses kidney health and a product named Thompson's Bars Tables claimed to aid kidney action and relieve backache. It mentions constipation and general health effects with uncertain claims and odd wording. The readable items are brand name and dubious health benefit assertions without verifiable details.
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Thompson
Hetter
Tate Thompson
Eller Hense
Woman Starts Fire In Titusville Jal
A Titusville woman started a fire on Mont Franklin Street near Avd late evening. Police found the woman and Wyatt involved. firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and the pair were taken into custody.
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Jal
Aug
Brady
Conmanion
Mont
Franklin Steder
Avdarly
Wyatt
Thorn
Peat Price Hikes Hit Ireland During Shortage
Amid coal shortages in Ireland the price of peat rises sharply. The public reports 4 shillings for a pie of peat while high costs strain households and vendors.
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Eire
Basis For Peace Conference At Georgetown Estate
Fragmented report describes a proposed World War peace conference at Dumbarton Oaks Georgetown near Rock Creek Park. It mentions key figures from Allied and Soviet circles, anticipated open and closed sessions, and a hoped for early 1900s timeframe, with diplomats and officials including Cordell Hull and Molotov linked to the talks.
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Conference On Georgetown Estate
Jack Farannes
Washington
Dabstimie Dumbarton
Georgetowns
Rock Creek Park
Wilson
Lik
John C. Calhoun
South Caroline
the Oaks
Robert Woods Bliss
Wm Unswucor
ABC
Dumbarton Oaks
Harvard University
Peters
Cor Geseniel
State Department
Harvard
Union City Girl Enlists in U S Coast Guard SPARS
Nicq Beth Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wright, has joined the U S Coast Guard SPARS. A Union City High School graduate, she will train at Palm Beach Florida after maritime dispatch from Cleveland to join other SPARS. Her family and friends extend best wishes.
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Union City
Beth Wright
Arthur Wright
U. Coast Guard
Union Cty Filet
Jamestown
N.Y
Tor
The WAC Spirit and Pride in Service
The speaker extols women in the WAC for their gallant spirit and satisfaction in serving during critical times. She emphasizes the willingness to sacrifice personal comforts and the joy of being useful in the Army of the United States.
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Army of the
U. S
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