Drought and diversions show city notes and event items
A long list of small town notices includes The New Yorkers revue at the Rex Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, a regular City Council meeting Monday, a marriage license for Paul J. Crowell and Helen M. Pringle in Erie Bemus Point, weed concerns from a local property owner, a Fitzgerald Club outing near Wattsburg road, warloadings on railcars up to 62 759 for the week ending August 12, and various local civic and weather notes. The weather outlook predicts above normal temperatures with shower periods. Carole Lombard returns to Hollywood from Carson City after divorce from William Powell. State inspections show 72 percent of vehicles with defective safety equipment. 341 808 vehicles inspected since July 1. NRA blue eagle stores only can cash unemployment relief orders per Allegheny policy, with potential adoption by other counties. Corry considers a northside shift for a First Avenue garage. Altoona hosts the Elks convention. The revenue department is authorized to collect a four mill corporation loan tax on money in parks, and a tax interpretation on personal property for savings accounts is upheld. Reports of a settlement for a damage case among Second Ward women are unconfirmed. Late tomatoes look up after recent rains. canners may raise prices at local plants. Wrights Pitten Odd Fellows picnic draws crowds, with updates on a Cory field sports injury case and Elisabeth Jones of East Washington Street improving but still hospital-bound.
Erie Girl Dies Prompts Polio Vigil In City
Aug 19 Erie health officials tighten watch over a dozen girls linked to Ethel Christine Osterberg 15 who died of infantile paralysis after a brief illness. Dr James H Smith says epidemic risk here remains remote though some contacts may be treated if needed.
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Lake Front
James H. Smith
Smith
Miss Osterberg
Tme
Philadelphia Democrats push to oust party chief
Aug 19 Philadelphia independent leaders urge resignation of Democratic City Chairman John Q. O'Donnell after all but one primary candidate withdraw from support. The move signals a leadership shakeup within the party ahead of the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey United
Philadelphia
John Q Rwnnell
NRA codes protest chief named to bureau of exceptions
Milton H. Pettit, former Kenosha industrial executive, has been named chief of the bureau of exceptions by Gen. Hirs. Johnson, administrator of the National Recovery Act, as protests on provisions of the NRA Slanket codes proceed.
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NRA
Milton H. Pettit
Kenosha, Wis
Bureau of Exceptions
Gen
Hirs
Johnson
Mie National Recovery Act
Bakers Adopt 44 Hour Week Across Northwestern Pennsylvania
A large delegation of bakers met at the Reed House to learn the national and local code governing bakery operations. The 44 hour maximum for inside workers with a 40 cent minimum for mechanical workers was adopted locally, aligning with the national program to boost employment and wages. Over 75 bakers attended, with Nels Anderson leading the session and James B. Dwyer explaining the code after attending Chicago meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRI
Reed House
Northwestern Pennsylvania Bakers’ Association
Johmson
James B. Dwyer
Firch Baking
Pennsylvania
Nels Anderson
Warren
Dwyer
Vidtity
Chicago
Wm J. van Vleet
Walter H. Ellis
Mary P. Morton
Robert Long
G.F. Frana
Lillian Vanderhoof
T.L. Spiesman
Miles McCray
C. &. Thorson
100 Cases Prepared for Sept Court Term
Burton R. Laub, assistant district attorney, completes list of nearly 100 cases for the September term of criminal court in Corry. Seventy five cases are already indicted by the grand jury, with seven of those new. The murder case of James H. McClure, 28, Erie, charged with the death of Lewis Heiser, 22, Erie, will come before the September grand jury. The full list should be published within a week.
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Corry
Burton R. Laub
Onty
James Hi. McClure
Erie
Lewis Heiser
Country Club Bridge Tourney At Corry Club
Out of town guests attended the Corry Country Club bridge tourney hosted Friday evening by L. B. Roelofs. Six tables played with North South winners Mrs. J A Hughes and Mrs. Eleanor A Mead and East West winners Dr and Mrs Tsrael. Another event in two weeks will be held at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overture
Clark
Skinner
Israel
Warren
J. A Hughes
Jamestown
N. Y
Corry Country Club
L. B. Roelofs
J. A. Hughes
Eleanor A. Mead
Tsrael
Mercedes Damaged by Fire in Philadelphia Visitor’s Car
The Mercedes automobile owned by Donald Rouse of Philadelphia was damaged by fire about noon today. Rouse and his mother are visiting the home of his uncle Dr. A G Rees on East Main Street. The car was in the Rees yard when flames broke out, likely from a short circuit. Loss was later seen to be less than first feared.
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Donald Rouse
Philadelphia
A. G. Rees
East Main Street
Rees
Six Killed in Truck Hit Run Driver Identified
Six people died when a truck carrying sleepers was struck by a hit and run driver on a highway. Survivors described being awakened by a crash as the vehicle tore apart, with rescuers and farmers rushing to aid. Wayne Messmore, a rear passenger, survived unscathed on the left side. Police hunted the fleeing driver, alerting cities from South Bend to Chicago.
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Page One
Wayne Messmore
South Bend
Here
Chicago
fragmentary church schedule at 8A First Bap street
A damaged notice outlines a church event at 9:45 A M and multiple sermons through the day with scattered phrases about prayers, opportunity and pastor, at Corry Main Street and related persons.
Unclear OCR snippet from South St. Urs field notes
Fragmentary text from a historic newspaper page presents unreadable names and phrases. The readable portion lacks coherent facts, dates, or events to summarize into a full item.
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Rex Theatre
City Comneil
Paul J. Crowell
Helen M. Pringle
Bemus Point
Fitzgerald Club
tie-Wattsburg
American Railway Association
Paul Weaver
United Brethren
Christchurch
U. S. Weather Bureau
Carole Lombard
Alvorcees Today
Hollywood
Carson City
New
William Powell
Revenue Department
Harrisburg
Allegheny County Relief Board
Federal Relief Administration
George F. Mills
Allegheny County
Allegheny
First Avenue
Elks’ Convention
Altoona
Corry Lodge
Philips Moyer
The
Moyer
Seb Jin
North East Sun
Odd Fellows Picnsc
Wrights Pitte
St. Vincent's Nospi
Cory Faeldarts
Elisabeth Jones
East Washington Sirest
O‘donnell
National Recovery Administration
Samuel Scott
W. H. Merrick
Condra Pharmacy
W. Stennett and Son
W. E. Phillips
Spencer's
Raeke
Citizen's National Bank
Ajax Iron Works
Delo's Cash
Fred Healy
John Jordan
A. Zaleneck
L. Heath
Lovell
Lamona
Tony Jackson
Bracken Bros
DeJean & Cochran
Brigham Hardware Co
Crawford M. Woods Co
Tourdet & Son
Quality Cash
City Market
Corry Chair Co
B. B. Mattress Co
All-Way Electric Co
Kinney
Spressian & Waller
A. & P. Tea Co
Melvin J. Parkhurst
Walter L. Peale
E. Doane
Root's Furniture
Red & White Grocery
Harriette Beauty Shoppe
Handwoven Fibre Furniture, Inc
Beckwith Auto Service
Kurtz, Gane Goods Co
Wing-Wills Star
Korn Smax
Powell Motor Go
City Garage
Thomas Downey
Frank Say
Baumgartner Auto Supply
G.D. Lunch
Aero Supply
Mfg. Corp
Harry Auer
the Fair
Keister
W. Troy Gillette
M. D
Russell C. Ream
Washington Market
Barton & Smith
Hammond Hlevaton Co
L. J. Kelly
Montgomery Ward & Co
Carry Case, Goods Co
Will
Wilcox
Frank A. Wilcox
L. D. West
Merritt Appliance
Herbert M. Carroll
Gollier
Cohen & Sons
Williams & Hilburg
Groceteria
Central Garage
Hubertz Heating & Rooting
J. L. Newhouse Co
William R. Rhodes
Guy H. Rogers
Leroy C. Dickingon
Walter H. Scott
James Purpura
Foster EB. Davis & Son
Arcade
Triumph
the Atlantic Refining Co
P. C. Miller
A. Ausnehmer
BE. Guighon
Grand Union Co
European Hotel & Restaurant
Corry Barbers
Association
W. H. Blair
Sinley ,Tire & Rubber Co
G. Thomas Construction Co
F. C. McCloskey
A. H. Homer & Co
Sandburg
Bakers
Northwestern
Penn
AIDAY
SUNDA
Country Club
Mercedes
Hunt
Passaic Herald News
Equitable Life Insurance
Theo P. Williams
Barlow
Corry Main Street
David Lin Glas
Ons
Aip
Methodis
Worner
Gent
Perry 245
Ralph S
Fi Iowa Rey
Shur
Cass the Cyning
Pente
Rel
Ays
Sushake
Lur
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