New Officers Named by Elks at Convention
Corry sent a large delegation to the annual state convention of the Elks at Conneaut Lake. Howard R. Davis of Williamsport was named president, succeeding Clem Reichard. Louis N. Goldsmith and W. S. Gow were named vice president and secretary respectively, with Henry W. Gough and Harvey O. Ritter as treasurer and trustee. Murray Bulburt of New York City was elected grand exalted ruler. The convention will choose the 1920 host city, and the closing parade is set for Thursday.
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Corry
Conneaut Lake
Mark Fillo
J. F. Austin
Harry Padson
Frank Keele
Howard R. Davis
Williamsport
Benevolent and Protective Order of Bills of Pennsylvania
Clem Reichard
Wilkes-Barre
Louis
Elks
John K. Tener
Charleroi
Pennsylvania
Shacklett Taken in Aug Jail. Wenstrom Assault Case
Johns Wenstrom of this city reports being assaulted and menaced by two men, one identified as Kane. A woman intervened, scaring off the assailants. Laborer John Orr aided Wenstrom and was beaten. both Kane and Cournean are sought on related charges with bail set under $1000. Cournean is believed hiding nearby. The incident occurred in Smethport and warrants were issued for arrest.
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Kane
Raymona
John Wenstrom
Smethport
Michael Cournean, Jr
Cournean
Wenstrom
John Orr
Major Ronne Visits Oil City Airport Development
Major Ronne, rising with MM. Merrill, head of the custiss-flying service, toured the Old City airport on Saturday in August. He showed strong interest in Oil City and provided residents with valuable data on the airport's development.
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Major Ronne
MM. M. Merrill
Custiss-flying Service
New-York Shure
Guty
Maj. Ronne
Ol City
Seizure of Moonshine and Still Equipment at Local Farm
Warren August raid by Sheriff and deputy confiscated mash copper stills and moonshine from Harry Larshad near Enterprise. Arraigned before Justice Nelson, Larshad waived hearing. $1,000 bail set. Second raid in two weeks yielded large quantities of liquor and complete still outfits.
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Warren
Harry Jefferson
Ruehle
Harry Larshad
Enterprise
Justice of the Peace
Nelson
Lateshay
Sheriff's Department
Lawson Family Reunion Held At Corry Home Aug. 27 1938
The Lawson family held its third annual reunion on Monday August 27 1938 at the home of Mr and Mrs George Lawson Corry Pa R D 8 Forty five members attended and enjoyed a fine chicken dinner Afterward group pictures were taken and a short business meeting was held President Charles Law son presided with secretary Mrs Lillian Johnson taking roll Two marriages and two births were reported with no deaths For next year officers were retained and the date set for the last Monday in August Attendance included many Lawsons and spouses from Corry Elmira Buffalo McKeesport Pittsburgh Celoron Warren Warren Pa Conneaut Lake and other nearby places with greetings extended to prospective reunions at other homes.
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Lawson
George Lawson
Corry
R. D
Charles Lawson
Lillian Johnson
Merle Lawson
G. N
G. N. Lawson
Grant Lawson
Thad Lawson
George N. Lawson
Arthur Johnson
Watson Lawson
Frank Safford
Curry
Gladys Harmon
Charleston
W.a
J, H Price
Warren, C
Elmira
N. Y
Newton Lawson
Iola Lawson
Paul Costello
Buffalo
Warren Pa
Mila Lawson
Celoron
Lois Palmer
Wm. J. Dyckes
McKeesport
Claude Lawson
Conneaut Lake
Téa Lawson
Pittsburgh
George Burlingame
Spring Creek
Sun’s long life questioned by French astronomer
A French astronomer warns the sun may burn out far sooner than believed, suggesting a maximum of about ten million years. The claim challenges prior estimates of the sun’s 150 billion year energy supply and relies on new understandings of stellar structure and thermonuclear processes as revealed by recent research.
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Ihe Ytym
Beaverdam Area News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Mrs McAlester line gone is a dele Bali. Mr and Mrs Hb Whitney and daughter Thi visit son John Whitney and family in Albion then to Jumastows and other places. Otto Crosby and daughter Bunah and Mr Mursiy of Bear Lake with John and Mrs Carbaugh and daughters of Union City guests of Nis and Mimi b on Chines Sunday. Many local residents visit, hostesses and callers listed. Sunday School events at Glenwood Park for the T H Sunday School with attendees from this vicinity. U B Ladies Aid met at United Brethren church parlors with about sixty members and dinner receipts near nine dollars. Several locals travel to Corry and Warren for visits and events. Clarence Fox and John Carbugh visited with Eben Chaffee. Buffalo, NY bound relatives return home. Rev F D Smock and Mrs Rolla McAdlester to attend United Brethren Conference at Bradford this week.
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Beaverdam
Glenwood Park
Hiié
Tt. H
Inia Whitney
Leon Proctor
Homer Smock
Lucy Tanner
Lawrence ‘Tanner
U. B. Ladies Aid Sacisty
United Brethren Church
Elver
Minnie McAllister
Fred Sturgis
Bart
Warren
Amos Tanner
Will Tanner
Opal Sturgis
Anna McDonal
State Hospital
Paul Smith
H.D. Whitney
Robert Mulgin
Fred Alverson
Corry
F. D. Smock
Deckard
Clarence Fox
John Curbiugh
Eben
Union City
Eben Chaffee
Morris Breed
James Crowell
Charles Pierce
Morgan
Nellie McClelland
Peterson and Sons
Sarmieandy Award
Edinboro
Malcham Deeter
National Bloodie
William Fullom
Cranesville
Tor Fullon
Louise Fields
California
Jay Smith
Riceville
Ted Hanbey
Teddy, Jr
Martha
Myrtle
William Lingenfelter
Jamestown
Earl
Financial notes on U S tobacco and oil outputs
United States cigarette output in July reached 9.72 billion units, with cigar production at 586 million. Total manufactured tobacco volumes and Atlantic Coast Line operating income are reported for July, alongside American Petroleum Institute oil production estimates for the week ended August 5, noting a week over week rise.
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United’ States
Atlantic Coast Line
American Petroleum Institute
Est- Mintés Dude
French flier fails in endurance attempt at Le Bourget
Maurier, a French aviator, failed today to break the world endurance and distance records at Le Bourget. Flying a 70 pound, 40 horsepower light aircraft, he was forced down after 17 hours 45 minutes aloft, having covered 1798 kilometers.
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LE Bourget
Revorda
Food Crisis Hits Haiti Island After Devastating Hurricane
Emergency reports indicate about 100000 people facing starvation in Haiti after crops were destroyed and farms flooded. Government and aid agencies rush to provide food, water, shelter, and medical aid as the disaster leaves thousands homeless and causes widespread damage across multiple parishes.
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Port Ale Pringe
Haiti
Louis
Borna
Haiti ii
Lurgie
tyterTot
Subway Wreck Probe Reopens as Witnesses Testify
New York August 2. Investigation into last Friday's subway wreck resumes with District Attorney Horton overseeing. Bunton has received transit commission reports claiming no evidence of intentional sabotage and suggesting possible system manipulation during the underground train's passage.
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United Press
New York
Subi Way
Horton
Bunton
Transit Vom
Mare
Veterans of Foreign Wars meet in Indianapolis
The Veterans of Foreign Wars convened in Indianapolis with military and national officers including Gov. Ed Jackson reviewing proceedings. West delegates reportedly support Eugene Carver of Bos in the bid to succeed Meant T. Stray as commander of the U.S. Veterans Bureau. An estimated 15,000 veterans planned a parade as the session continued, with guests Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cornelius and Mr. and Mrs. George Bete noted among attendees.
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Mre
Lee Cornelius
Slippery Rock
George Bete
Rail South Street
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Federal Reserve System
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Av United Prose
Castle
Hole Boys' Club
W.F.W
Indianapolis
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Chrysler
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Rowsditer
Ston
Kissy
Rowlsler
Detroit
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First Avenue
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