Corry Notes and Local Happenings Twenty Years Ago
Corry items recall plans by Pytilas Knights for a Grand Lodge event in Wile. Una Duffy, a prominent young woman, is found dead in her home with Mr and Mrs Bagley. Lamont Steen visits his elderly mother in Hurriaville. Harold Poll returns to work for C Northrop in the Traction office. Gora Young substitutes for Miss Moreland at Wee Starke office during vacation. Capt J D Bentley, Corry candidate for county commissioner, interviews voters in Waterford district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una Duffy
J. Bagley
J. D. Bentley
Corry
Waterforder
Merger of Galena Oil and Valvoline Co to be considered
Franklin Aug 14 Merger of Galena Oil Corporation with Valvoline Oil Co is about to occur A special meeting of Galena stockholders for voting on the plan is called for September The proposal includes selling Galena assets and liabilities to Valvoline in exchange for 8500 shares of Valvoline stock plus assumption of liabilities The sale requires at least 80 percent of Galena stock to approve before completion
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Franklin
Galena of Corporation
Valvoline of Co
Galena Ol Corporation
J-Frend. Miller
Galena Oil Corporatin
Wie Corporation
B. W. Edwards
Iuppens
Galea Ol Corporation
Valvoline
Valvolie Oil Co
Galena
Galena, Ol! Corporation
Sparta Man Builds Log Cabin Near Mill
Walters Pfeiffer works on a real log cabin near the Tauber Mill showing a blend of old style charm with modern comforts. The two story, insulated structure features sunlit windows, gas cement, electricity, running water, and a large outside fireplace. Visitors have toured the site as neighbors and relatives visit, with plans to host small house parties after completion. Regular church services are noted and local social news follows, including visits and a forthcoming wedding in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pfeiffer
Tauber Min
Sumner
Allie
Woot
Phere
Cain
Harold Wescott
Dorothy Tanker
Buffalo
N, Y
Beulah Schmelzer
Mra. Greene
Cleveland
Burt Fuller
Spartansburg
Adventrist Missionary Society
William Stith
Irene
Titusville
Mds
Wave Blakeslee
Jenny Blakeslee
Drought
Miss Morah
Laynard Hinwell
Farmer dies as home burns in Collestation blaze
Aug 14 Prim Greenfield township Frank Pi Tippkowski, 60, died from smoke and burns when a rear fire destroyed his home eight miles south of North East on Route 58. His wife and four sons escaped. The blaze began about 2 a m likely from a defective chimney or wiring. A daughter is not living at home. Grace and Charlotte Schadell of Erie were visiting Corry relatives.
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Prim
Greenfield Township
Frank Pi
Tiplowski
Fames
Collestation
Mie
Willipkowski
William
Steve
Joseph
Stanley
Faster and Better Trains
Railroads push to regain traffic by speeding up trains and improving comfort while critics say gains are slow and organization too rigid. Proposals include lighter construction and more flexible service to attract riders from autos and buses.
Neighbors All Emphasizes Civics Start At Home In Schools
The superintendent of instruction argues compulsory civics for high school seniors is effective only if home life reinforces citizenship. He says the pledge and republic mean little without neighbors and family cooperation, urging daily practice of neighborly duties to foster world peace.
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United States
Woild Fairs Oy
Washington
Ude Ress
Yesteryear
Nature
Lumber needed to cover exterior of barn with roof height
Problem asks surface area of a barn 140 ft by 40 ft with walls 20 ft high and roof ridge 10 ft above that. Compute wall area 2(140+40)×20 and roof area 140×40 plus two triangular gables. The solution details are garbled but imply totaling exterior surfaces.
Daily Lessons in English Impassive Word Note
A compact extract from Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon explains common word usage errors. It highlights misuse Wend mispronunciations misspellings and urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily noting Impassive as an example.
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W. L. Gordon
General George Henry Thomas and related trivia
Answers cover Civil War general George Henry Thomas. White clothing reflects heat rays, black absorbs them. A senator is described as a life torn. The city count is 437 and Rip Van Winkle is referenced.
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Chicamut
Washington
George Henry Thomas
Rin van Winkle
Sparta Merchants Schedule Two Weekend Games
Sparta Merchants have two games over the weekend. On Saturday they travel to Garland and on Sunday the Garland team visits Sparta. Chates and Lindsey will pitch for the Merchants. The Sparta boys look to recover from their hard missing first salter Stroupe.
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Spartansburg
Sparta
Garland
Chates
Lindsey
Saulter Stroupe
Congress Honors Fallen Members Amid Service Reflections
A fragmented notice notes congressional funeral rites and expenses for members of Congress. It references test and fringe loans and the duty to honor service in a public ceremony.
Produce Market News from Pittsburgh Aug 1 and 14
United Press reports on Pittsburgh produce prices with butter and eggs quotes and fresh receipts. Later notes slow demand, steady apples, firm onions, slightly stronger potatoes, and cabbage unavailable with various regional price ranges for apples, onions, and potatoes.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Newby
Springer
Fresti
Pittsburgh Produce Exchange
Williams
Duchess
Mayville Jail Condemned by State Correction Panel
The women's and civil prisoners' sections of the Chautauqua County jail at Mayville are condemned as the worst hazard in the state. The State Commission of Correction approved the report by Inspector James M. L. Shillinglaw, noting the jail facilities pose extreme danger.
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Albany
Chautauqua County
Smd
State Commission of Correction
Madeshy
James Mlc
Shillinglaw
Fort Le Boeuf Chapter Picnic Hosts Daughters of the American Colonists
The Wort Lesouer chapter hosts a Daughters of the American Colonists picnic at Mrs. Rollo McCray’s Waterford home on Saturday afternoon. Members from Waterford North West Corty and Corry chapters are expected to attend. Corry attendees include Mrs. B. F. Starr, Mrs. F.O. Howard, Miss A. Terrell, Mrs. C. F Cronin, Mrs. J. B. Patterson, Mrs. Giblin and Mrs. Wave Perlins.
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Rollo McCray
Waterford
Iie
North West
Corty
Corry
B. PF. Starr
Howard
Mise A
Terrell
C. F Croni
J. 1B
Patterson
Giblin
Wave Perlins
Corn Borer Survey Under Way in Pennsylvania Counties
A state survey reports European corn borers are more numerous this year in northern Pennsylvania. A schedule lists county by county inspection dates from August to September across several townships to assess infestation intensity. The effort involves county agents and farmers in forecasting control measures.
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Miniongly
Pennsylvania
Uty Unie
Commonwealth
Hile
Anguat Sisly
Crawford County
Scorty
Enroll Early at Warren Pa Business College
Readiness for Sept 1 enrollment urged by Moff Schott Business College Warren Pennsylvania offers practical training with high returns. Catalogue and enrollment blanks available on request for local students.
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Schott
Hoft Business College
Warren
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Flies
Corry Knights of Pytilas
Grand Lodge
Lamont Steen
Hurriaville
Muller
Harold Poll
Theway
C. 7 Northrop
Traction Office
Galena Corporation
Fivadna Walker
Meadville
Nena August
James Platt
Balth Winans
Leah Winans Bime
Tregular
AL Baptist Church
J. P. Kelly
Duck Daugherty
Oil City
A.W. Jude
I Pr
J. H. Banghart
Shippensville
Della Kinney
Frank Gage
G. R. Baskin
Chirch
Rose Hill Cemetery
Gige
Cutting
Great Lakes
Milwaukee
Ida Blakeslee Gage
I. D. Obert
Charles Obert
Ralph. Carttight
Robert
Smith
Lavery Smith
Spring Creek
Harold Patchen
Katherine
R. H. Patchen
Erie
Gussie Fuller
Tilly Dale
Raymond Puller
Helen Logan
Sharon
Lowise Baldwin
Doris Potter
Guy TD
Potter
Theodore G. Moody
Brie
Ripley
Apa Just
Brie Business College
S. V
Farmer
Wattsburg
North East
Grace
Charlotte Schadell
Mussolini
Unions
Mass
Virginia
Maryland
New Jersey
Mayville
Jersey
Carry, Pa
Fort LE Boeuf
Rena
Millenna
TEL
Corry, Penna
Condra
Wlbw
OK City
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
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