Legion Post Opens Drive for Members
Elmer Carrier Post No. 385 American Legion launches a drive for new members this week and asks space for an outline of 1980 objectives. Key points include adjusted service certificates, veterans preference, elimination of endorsement requirements, education and safety, rehabilitation benefits, universal service, national defense, immigration limits, and child welfare programs.
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Elmer
Carrier Post
American Legion
America
Congress
United State
Soviet Russia
Hole in Tube Likely Cause of Apartment Explosion
Franklin December 2 Fire Chief Reid reports investigation into the Thanksgiving Day blast that killed George E B McFate 62 and John Kimball 22 at a Thirteenth Street apartment. A hot plate connected to a rubber hose may have allowed gas to escape as the valve remained on.
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Franklin
George Eb, McFate
John Kimball
Thirteenth Street
Clyde Reid
Reid
Painful Persistent Pile relief with San-Cura Ointment
A Detroit reader reports San-Cura Ointment cured piles and ulcers after failed treatments. The ad touts relief of itching stinging and throbbing and offers a money back guarantee with a large jar option. Also promotes San-Cura Soap for skin irritations and minor injuries.
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T. Willamal
Detroit
Burial Held For Leo Morton Victim Of Gun Mishap
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Bracken-Resting Funeral chapel for Leo Morton of Corry born in 3 who died in a gun accident Thursday. Rev B R Lewis officiated and the body was sent to Rootville Pa for burial there. Bearers included Ralph Bailey Clain Fenno Carl Nels ex and Gerald Miller. Out-of-town attendees included Mr and Mrs Geer and family of Rootville Pa.
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Leo Morton
Corry
B.D
Thubeday
B. R. Lewis
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Rootville
Ralph Bailey
Clain Fenno
Carl Nel
Gerald Miller
Mrs. Geer
Rootville, Pa
Death claims Harry Hoster in Corry pa
Corry resident Harry Hoster 49 died in Warren Pennsylvania Saturday evening after weeks of illness. He is survived by his mother Emma Foster two sisters Mrs George Dodge Titusville and Mrs Alice Bowman Corry plus several nieces and nephews. The body is at Bracken Keating Funeral chapel with services Tuesday at 2 30 pm and burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
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Corry
Harry Hoster
Concord Street
Warren
Llness
Emma Foster
George Dodge
Titusville
Alice Bowman
Bracken-Keating
Pine Grove Cemetery
Corset Proves Poor Bank For Davenport Robbery
Mrs. Mary Hall reports a theft while she slept. A robber took $100 hidden in her corset, illustrating the dangers of hiding money on the person.
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Bank
Davenport
Mary Hall
Heavy demand for Farm Show exhibit space in Pennsylvania
Exhibitors rush to secure space for Pennsylvania’s 20th State Farm Show with $37 000 in prizes. Officials report 75 percent of space at the State Farm Show building is already reserved, as interest surges from county and regional fairs. A WPA auditorium proposal awaits word from Washington while livestock space remains tight due to construction timelines.
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United Pres
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Farm Provincts
Farm Show Commission
Com
Mission Heads
Howard G. Bisdman
Paderal
Commission
State Farm Show Building
Washington
Meadville Hunter Fatally Shot In Hunting Accident
In December near Frenchtown Sam M McQuiston 40 and Robert Watkins 23 set out with William Williams local insurance agent and another companion on a hunting trip. Watkins discharged a 12 gauge pump gun wounding McQuiston in the temple. he died at Marrielle city Hospital that night.
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Meadviles
Sam M Mo
Quiston
Clinton Court
Breachtown
Mearielle City Hospital
McQuiston
Robert Watkins
Derry
Watkins
William A
Burned Barn Fire In Clarion County Narrows Escape
R B Keck of Clarion narrowly escaped death in a barn fire at Shannondale Clarion county last week. Keck fell unconscious after being burned head and neck while a carpenter tried to back a car into the burning structure. Hay grain and farm implements were destroyed. loss estimated at about 2500 dollars.
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Otl City
Der
R. Beck
Clarion
Shannondale
Clarion County
Keck
Hec
Legion Officer Victor Orn Named for 20th District
Victor J. Orn an active Elmer Carlepont American Legion member in northwestern Pennsylvania is named the 20th district American Legion adjutant. Commander Lloyd Stowe announced Orn will issue district bulletins and oversee a district program to be published soon with Erie and Warren county committees in charge.
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Victor J. Orn
Elmer
Carlepont American Legion
Pennsylvania
American Legion
Lioyd Stowe
Orn
Erie
Warren County
Young Corry Couple Found At Franklin
Anxiety over the disappearance of Archie Wills and Nora Costello was dispelled when the Corry youths were found in Franklin visiting relatives. Police had been alerted Friday morning but both returned to Corry late Saturday.
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Archie Wills
Nora Costello
Corry
Franklin
Eas
Oldlock Satins
Cara Weieen
Dare
Floyd Tobe Iie
Caudle Bowery
Peilganta Eacupel Husky
Reprod ! Agency
Wrame Burkaudt
Ghayton Hwisnser
Alby
Mich
National ‘Bank
North Center
S Day Season for Black Bear Kill Dec 5-7
Pennsylvanias bear season runs three days December 5 to 7 to reduce bruin numbers. State Game Commission estimates exceed 1 000 bears. about 200 bears expected to be killed during the 1985 season.
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Black Bear Kill
United
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Black Best
Ufs
Bruin
State Game Commission
Harry van Cleve
Commonwealth
Game Commission
van Cleve
Mr. Brain
Bertles
Buick
Slippery Highways Spark Multiple Crashes and Snow
Slippery highways caused several accidents as a six inch snowstorm hit the region. Cars skidded near North Center and Proctor Hill with minor injuries reported. Crews worked to clear intersections and plows operated to keep main roads open amid freezing temperatures.
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Proctor Hill
Corry
Edward Hayngton
State ‘Ghway Department
Highway Department
Operaton
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