Oddities and notices mix from Corry to Johnstown
A garbled recap from local notes mentions Waltrey of Corry now with Montgomery Ward in Canonsburg, a Freehold town meeting at a Loite church, and Tob. Owens of Sharan as speaker. Also reported are a 70 cent extra dividend by DuPont, a Corry divorce case for Roy Southworth and Nelle Southworth, a US crude oil daily average high, several fires with alarms, muskellike quarry near Chautauqua, and city repairs costs.
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Freehold
Oth
Tob. W. Owens
Sharan
Road improvements under WPA in Wayne town
The State Highway Department and the Works Progress Administration have authorized widening and graveling Route No 25098 from Five Corners to the Beaverdam Wuttaburg road. The project will straighten a dangerous S curve and is to begin soon though some preliminary work is already done. A parallel WPA project from Warners Corners to Miller farm to Beaver Sram-Kinney’s Corners is progressing after township supervisor disagreements on gravel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Town
Btute High Way Department
Wie
Works Progress Administration
St Ill
WPA
Wayne Lawn
Warner's Corners
Miller Farm
Beaversram-Kinney
Employment in Brief Shows Private Jobs Rising in 1836
A July report from William Z. Mramksin, supervisor of state and federal employment service, notes 10 782 people employed in private enterprises, up 125 from June, marking a postwar peak. Manufacturing firms hired 16 696, with 287 more than June, while related sectors added 1 262 in hepatimonatorus and 1 648 in other occupations. Contractors and department stores trimmed positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brie
Nils Ja
William Z. Mramksin
State
Federal
Blast Uth Street
Loisia
Mani Manufaturers
Orm
Hepatimonatorus
Tiatetanoly
Eemploy- Wis
Dolla
Manuufacturiiy
Jung
Remarkable Studebaker showing at Indianapolis race
W H Merrick, local Studebaker dealer on West South Street, notes Zeke Meyer drove a Studebaker President eight powered car to ninth place at Indianapolis. It averaged 101.831 mph over 300 miles, used 14.08 miles per gallon, and showed remarkable fuel efficiency while showing off a non racing engine in a field of 33 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mndianapolis
W. HL Merrick
Studebaker
West South Street
Mr. Merrick
Indianapolis
Zeke Meyer
Studebaker President
MTL
Merrick
Boyle Valve
Anayer
Meyer
Italy grants concession to US interests to build Naples refinery
Rome Aug 18 Italian government grants a major concession to American interests to expand crude imports from Gulf ports and fund a world class Naples refinery by 1987. About 8 million involved with half from Socony Vacuum Oil affiliates and remaining from banks and offshore affiliates. Sunflower field pulled for security in Weathfish Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Gulf
United Press
Naples
Mussolini
Socony Vacuum Oil Company
Oil Promoters in West Curbed by California Officials
California real estate officials launched a campaign against questionable oil and gas promotions. Citations to show cause were issued to halt more than 50 projects across California, New Mexico, and Texas to give investors a chance to recover money. J Mortimer Clark says orders require subdividers to prove adequate title and potential for commercial gas and oil, with fair pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
California
Are Divion of
New Mexico
Texas
J. Mortimer Clark
Brightman Family Reunion Held In Corry Pa At Home
The Brightman fifteenth annual reunion gathered forty members at 34 West Pleasant street Corry Pa with a picnic dinner and a brief business meeting naming officers for the coming year. Attendees included W B Stoddard and family C E Brightman and family Velma Stevenson Ora Allen and son Dannh Velma Post Blanchard Yoples Loig Nichols James Viaropulos and Brneat Bunting and families. Next year’s reunion will be hosted by C E Brightman of Kennedy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightman
Harry H. Silvis
West Pleasant Street
Corry
W. 3. Stoddard
C. E. Brightman
C. Silvis
W. B. Stoddard
Charles
Clymer
N.Y
Michael
Jack Hover
Youngstown
Kennedy
Velma Stevenson
Ora Allen
Dannh
Union City
Velma Post
Centerville
Blanchard Yoples
Wesleyville
Loig Nichols
Erie
James Viaropulos
Stoneham
Brneat
Bunting
Beverly and
Robert
Warren, Onin
C.E. Brightman
Kennedy, N
Hans Miller
A. L. Miller
R. D. J. Corry
Harald Miller
Belle Miller
Maude Follett
Warren
Efra
Jack Anderson
Special Premiums for Farm Products at Wattsburg Fair
Wattsburg announces prizes for farm product displays at the September fair. First prize is 771 to the winning display. Second, third, and fourth prizes are 10, 8, and 5 respectively. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor and properly labeled. Additional prizes include 60, 40, 30, 20, and 10 for other entries. The fair aims to be larger with livestock exhibits and a fireworks display on multiple nights.
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Wattsburg
Aug
Orehard
Wattsburg Fair
Hany M. Burrows
Lee
Burrows
Awari la
Leprosy Under Control in Canal Area
The Panama Canal Zone has been effectively cleaned up of leprosy following U S construction work on the canal and related areas. Dr H H Anderson of the University of California Medical School says a survey in Latin American colonies shows only three of 320 lepers at Palo Seca near Balboa came from Panama.
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San Francisco
United States
Panama Canal Zone
H. H. Anderson
University of Calgornia Medical School
Anderson
Palo Seca
Balboa
Panama
Thousands Attend Big Democratic Rally Saturday
Thousands from western Pennsylvania are expected to gather at Glenwood Park Saturday for a Democratic rally featuring Samuel Rayburn and Senator Joseph Guffey. National and local figures including Charles Margio and Charlie Coosby will speak. a carnival atmosphere with children's attractions and an orchestra is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wammoth Roosevelt
Glenwood Park
Rayburn
Nie Gry
Pennsylvania
Glenwolle Parle
Samuel Rayburn
Temas
Resi Anil Eeenacior
Wheeler Rayburn
United
Joseph Guffey
Ayn
AMM Mewsville
Trees Aid In Drought Control Says Secretary
In Humpuness Aug 1, Deputy Secretary W. J. Winless reports that forests rich in leaf mold show higher water holding capacity during droughts. State foresters’ weekly results reveal a stark contrast between heavily wooded areas and those with lighter forest cover, similar to observations about if burned lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Winless
Department of Forests and Gralers
Winlora
Kali Ube
Avena Will
American Family Seen Changing for a Better
Aug 18 The Simily shifts from dominating triad to an individualistic group says Marold D Meyer regional coordinator for the Community Organization for Leisure of the Works Progress Administration. He notes mismodern civilization prompts each member to take responsibility while children answer to both parents and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marold D.meyer
Works Progress Administration
Dr. Meyer
Soap Box Derby Champion Earns 42000 College Scholarship
Herbert Eric Muench Jr., 14, son of Dr. Herbert W. Muench of St. Louis, won the International Soap Box Derby at Akron before 45100 spectators. The Castle Heights Military Academy pupil claimed a diamond set medal and a 42000 college scholarship in a field of 110 entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Herbert Eric Muench, Jr
Herbert W. Muench
St. Louis
Graham Me
Namee
Muench
Castle Heights Military Academy
Lebanon
Council seeks refund share of gas tax from county
Borough officials push for a portion of the gas tax refund, aiming to secure state allocations and avoid county routing. Walter Ne Holieved says the municipality recently gained a concession and plans to involve the League of Third Class Cities for legislative aid. County leaders weigh the request as early talks with residents decide the path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Cornwall
Streetey
Walter Verore CouNel
Counvil
Muller
League of
Oelining Hhe
Young Woman Dies Suddenly at Social Near Mark's Chapel
Mrs Edna Deniik Naper 25 collapsed and died in front of about 25 attendees at a Christian Endeavor social at Mark's Chapel between French Creek and Clymer. A heart attack is listed as the cause. She is survived by her husband, mother, two sisters and two brothers. funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mij Rlenay
Edna Deniik Naper
Mark's Chapel
French Creek
Clymer
Naper
Christian Endeavor
Ukrainian folk art exhibit draws visitors in Moscow
In ten days about 20000 persons visited the Ukrainian folk art exhibition in Moscow. The visitors’ book is filled with enthusiastic remarks on the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Slot Machine King Held for Grand Jury
Aug 18 Pleading guilty to possessing and distributing gambling devices, Morday morning Warner, also known as Phil Lapaglia, was bound over to the September term of court in Wesleyville after a raid on the ware room at 1704 French Street. State police seized gambling apparatus valued at $2000. three alleged employees were released for lack of jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brie
Justice of Peace HL Lesh
Wesleyville
Warner
Phil Lapaglia
Obituary Notice For William Booley Of Buffalo North Carolina
William Booley, 30, of Buffalo North Carolina, was found dead in a restaurant reading a newspaper and drinking beer when he reportedly read his death notice. An investigation found the death to be a case of mistaken identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sueveland
William —Iooley
Buffalo
N. C
Panems
Deaty
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Tesa
Fidger Waltrey
Canorn
Montgomery Ward & Gov
duPont Ie
Jimirs & Co
Brio Couunty
Roy &Uthworth
D. Southworth
Clarence Ayoe
Tie Southworths
Ember
Oil City
Te Olson
Laberty Street
Hisening
Whiteley
Moungstown
Ohio
Corf
Chautsuiqua Lake
A. Zalzneck and Sons
Hammont
Tance
Warl
Tye
Scott Way
Earle
Mille Control Board
Senate
Harle
Saratoga Springs
Kane
N’e. Teading
Spring Water Company
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Tobn Mlapigan
Charles H. Pry Construction Company of
Greene Township
Erie County
Plittsburgh Aatley
American Legion
Johnstown
Wayne Two
Weothfish
Mont
Hunt
Neightors
London
J. A. Smith
Ottaway Part
Westfield
Kenneth Plefer
Raymond Barnes
Euward Walker
Thomas Messenger
Emory Messenger
Viletta Perry
Ivan Smith
Betty Stewart
Upstais
Spring St
BIG Dem
Graham McNamee
Herbert Erle Muench
Cian
Albhouieh Sharon
Saint Otter
Chiew
Nelefiy
Edna Naper
Clymer District
Brielle
Stanley
Frank C.chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Corry, Penn
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