Despondent Jamestown widow dies after taking poison
Coroner Samuel J. Bowers reports Viola Bennett Johnson aged 69 committed suicide at her Jamestown home by poison amid health woes. The obituary notes she was well known in Russell and vicinity and mentions local incidents including arrests of youths for auto theft attempts and a fatal collision involving Foster Hawkins and Claude Meade. A Midwest Haulers truck overturned near Irvine. The Dahlstrom plant strike nears end as CTO members plan to resume work. Mary Hoyt of Au Sable Forks begins duties as YWCA general secretary.
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Samuel J. Bowers
Jamestown
Viola Bennett, Johnson
Archie A. Johnson
Russell
Franklin Boys
Oil City
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company
CTO
Karte
Mary Hoyt
Au Sable Forks
Willkie Visit Prompts Local Preparations in Elwood
Thelma Sanford, wife of a Pennsylvania Toll Company foreman, cooks Willkie visit meals in Elwood Indiana. Jefferson County education and recreation division gains WPA oversight, possibly establishing a Ridgway gub office for 18 instructors across McKean Elk and Jefferson counties. A county road crewman suffers burns from hot oil while working near Hartfield. Local notices announce baseball games, dances, and public events including an airshow and coroners’ deputies sworn in.
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Armour
Campbell
Wilcox Grocery
Sheffield
Thelma Sanford
Lee Sanford
Pennsylvania Hottle Company
Wendell Willkie
Elwood
Ridgway
McKean
Elk
Jefferson
Baseball Sun
Jamestown
Hope
Corry
Ernest Fosberg
County Highway Department
Hartfield
Spartansburg
Bisbee Orchestra
Oil City
Reno
Keystone Public Service Company
Keystone
Allegherty River
Death claims Robert McCray after years of illness
Robert McCray, aged 67, died shortly before 5 am at his home following a long illness. He suffered a crippling accident in 1919 while working as a teamster on the Pennsylvania railroad project between Corry and Jamestown. Survived by three daughters, two sons, and three grandchildren. Body to the late home for calling. Prayer services Tuesday at 2 pm, funeral at McCray church at 2 pm, burial in McCray cemetery.
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McCray
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
Spaytimsburg
Concord Township
Lfe
Elgin
Conicord
Oscar W. Olsen
Warren Ross, Jr
Jamestown
N. Y
Kathleen McCray
Gerald McCray
Geysey
Mont
Robert McCray, Jr
Baltimore
Effie McCray
Robert Gates
Corry, R. D
Warner McCray
Corry R. D
Clark McCray
McCray Church
McCray Cemetery
Industrial outlook improves in state reports
Harrisburg cited a bureau of state records showing a clear improvement in the industrial outlook as activity rose abruptly. The department noted June 1940 lagged behind June 1939, signaling a rebound in business activity despite earlier delays.
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Harrisburg
Department of State
George McKee Injured in Sherman Crash Dies
George McKee of Lakewood dies following a Sherman crash that also injured Miss Miller and Ruth Rich. The accident remains under investigation by Chautauqua county authorities to determine fault and possible charges. McKee, born in Cherry Hill, Pa, had worked with the Pennsylvania and New York State highway departments and served in WPA projects. He is survived by his wife, a sister, and several cousins. funeral plans are pending.
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Page One
Lakewood
Ruth Rich
Brooklyn
Miller
Gray
Chautauqua County
McKee
Ashville
Cherry Hill
Corry
Pennsylvania Highway Department
United States
West
New York State Highway Department
WPA
Euclid Street
Mary Agnes McKee
Erle
Christian Science Church
Albion Man Expected to Survive Wounds
Erin Aug t Harry Xarring ton 74 of West State street Albion attempted death by own action after beating his wife Rose 53 with a stove poker. He is under police guard at St Vincent's Hospital where he and his wife both recover from injuries. The incident followed a quarrel in their home sparked by a dog accusations.
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Erin
Harry Xarrington
West State Street
Yarrington
Man Is Freed in Daughter's Death
In Philadelphia a coroner's inquest cleared Patrick J. Cleary, 64, of responsibility for his daughter Catherine Cleary's death on August 3 after his other daughter Anna Lynch testified she found her sister bruised and suspected abuse. The article notes Portugal's long history as a republic since 1911.
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Assummeru
Philadelphia
Y Jity
Patrick J. Cleary
Catherine
Cleary
Anna M. Lynch
Richard Cyphert Locked Up For Disorderly Conduct In Clarion
Richard Cyphert a 40 year old resident of Clarion was jailed Thursday night after causing a disturbance while visiting a friend. He was charged with disorderly conduct and after placement in a cell allegedly damaged the plumbing and flooring.
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Richard Cyphert
Clarion
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Powell Motor Co
Ford
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Lady Esther
Ron Neyemoutr
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Franklin
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Kings
Warren General Hospital
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Kent
Meadville
Ira Lou Spring Post
American Legion
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Arthur Davis
Cleveland
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Allegheny River
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Maurice B Breene
Brookville Hospital
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John Vincent Miller
Akron
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Chautauqua
N.Y
Lewis Miller
Lanston's
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Bernstein
Unionalls
Golden Rule Club
Bernstein Bros
North Center St
Corry, Pa
Robert McCray
Berlin
Isle of Man
DNB
Archie
Nasts Ladies Shop
George McKee
Sherman
Albion
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Portugal
King of the
Sax Charlie Barnet
Harriet Clark
Larry Taylor
New Pier
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Srortac
Noenr
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Erie
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