Friday the 13th myths noted in Corry Journal item
The Corry Evening Journal cites Friday the 13th superstition with August 13 and 13th fall analysis. It recounts Friday’s unlucky aura from crucifixion lore and hangings, and notes historical occurrences without predicting personal risk. It also mentions St Lawrence Seaway talks with Canada set for Ottawa on August 12 and outlines the project’s financing and governance.
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ST. Lawrence Seaway
Canada
Ottawa
Congress
New York State
Man Drowns In Shallow Spring Fount
George F. Cochran, about 70, drowned yesterday in a three by three foot spring near Marienville Forest County. Coroner Rhodes ruled accidental drowning after investigation with state police. He disappeared after going to clean the spring around noon and was found by a grandson when his hat and shovel were located by the spring.
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Rome
Matt
George F. Cochran
Detks
Marienville
Forest County
Rhodes
Steve Banks
Tionesta State
Cochran
Charles
Touhy released after decades in prison break case
The Chicago man Touhy walks free after a lengthy court ruling voids his 109 year sentence tied to a prison break. He plans to move to California to start a fishing tackle business and has filed nine patents. His wife described him as nervous at news of release while reporters questioned the Factor family about the case.
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Page One
Touhy
Chicago
Beverly Hills
Calif
California
Grame Uney
Twenty Years Ago Items From Journal Piles
A roundup of 1934 items notes Fire Chief Andrew Paulson likely to be elected president of the Northern Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association at the upcoming meeting in Conneaut Lake. Corry sends delegates to Titusville’s Oil Jubilee with Miss Marie Banks as queen and Miss Rosemary Auer as princess. Low bids for street and road improvements near Corry are led by George Mellert-Weldner Co., totaling 110675 dollars. A nighttime attempt to force entry on Sam Baumaarten tire shop is reported, with a broken key found. City Park’s litter problem draws protests from nearby homeowners. Mrs. James Alesla posts 10000-dollar bond as government appeal looms, while Attorney General Latham Cistle orders an immediate appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Touhy cites seeing his wife and two sons but won’t disclose their location.
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Andrew Paulson
Northern Pennsylvania Firemen's Association
Conneaut Lake
Corry
Titusville
Marie Banks
Bruce Banks
East South Street
Rosemary Auer
G. L. Auer
East Congress Street
Golden Rule Club
Sam Baumaarten
East Main Street
James Alesla
Latham Cistle
United States Court of Appeals
Touhy
Eaker
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Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Corry, Pa
Henry A. Satterwhite
George R. Sample
Vance Allen Telegraph Sports
Harriett E. Colegrove
National Advertising
Bottinelli-Kimball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan Square
Chicago Mortgage & Bond
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Cory, Ps
U. S
Labrador
Quebec
Joint Chiefs of Staff
National Security Council
Great Lakes
Atlanttic
Government
Treasury
Hudldine
Keerahwi
Ali Moss
Maryland
House
Minesuty
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
American Federation of Labor
Federal Trade Commission
China
Fara
Greenland
Texas
Fouhy
Corry- Spartansburg
Erie County
Spartansburg
Crawford County
Harrisburg
George 5. Mellert
Farm Bureau
E. Crosby Bush
E. Main St
Chevrolet
Thomas Motors OF Corry, Inc
Clinton St
Firestone
Blackwall
Regeler Etredein
Tad
Barney’s Firestone Store
South Center Street
Sheraton
Honduras
Duncan Phyfe
Meerdink’s
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