Peninsula Drive Closed All Winter In Erie
Erie officials announced Peninsula Drive from Water Works reservation to Peninsula Park will close to motor traffic for the winter due to storm damage. A gravel fill will allow limited access only for emergencies. pedestrians may pass beyond the police barracks. A bridge plan was abandoned as the naval traffic could not be safely accommodated. The November storm, with winds up to 45 mph, damaged the road and breakwater, uprooting trees and pounding the area.
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Peninsula Drive
Erie
Water Works Reservation
Peninsula Park
Roxdway
Peninsula
Local Society Notes Mention Moves and Birthdays
Mrs. Jewell Flominan and family plan to move to Allentown, Pa after Christmas as Abi Jewell begins work as a county sericultural agent. Many neighbors, relatives and local workers are cited with visits, birthdays, and upcoming bazaars, plus Rotary Club talk on Corry history and upcoming events.
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Jewell Flomiman
Kenneth
Marfeng
East Trinity Street
Allentown
Abi
Hoffmans Heve
Lawrence ‘Wade
P. W. Woolworth Co
Wiciham's
Betsy Ross
Nurses Alumni To Plan Christmas Party
The Corry Nurses Alumni Association met at Mrs. Richard Merker’s home with eight members present. Mrs. Ruswell M. Sheriilan was elected head of the committee for the Christmas party to be held at the Hotel Garty on Wednesday December 18. Marg Sherman named publicity and entertainment coordinators, and reporting committee members were announced. The hostess provided refreshments including pumpkin pie and whipped cream coffee.
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R. L. Jewell
Ordnance Depot Co
Guam
Corry
W. Reade Langhurst
Gary
Larry
Concord Street
Maple Avenue
Ethel Caldwell
Richard Rossbacher
Jean Dearing
J. Rutchie Schultz
Allegheny College
Corry Nurses’ Alumnie Association
Richard Merker
East Pleasanl Street
Ruswell M. Sheri ‘Mlan
Garty
Sherman
Mercer
Carrie Williams
Mirs. Petan Hansen
Mildred Young
Delightful Birthday Party Honors Sister-In-Law at Home
U19 MLW West Washington Street hosted twenty seven guests on Tuesday evening. Mrs Philip Zalznetk honored sister in law with cards and bingo prizes. Awards given to Mrs D Allen May, Mrs Leta Cohen, Mrs Carl Peterson, Mrs Nathan Eich 500, Mrs Blwgod Bacous, Miss Kibbye Cohen, and others. Mary Debby and Mrs R W McElroy won door prize a glass dish. Hostess served birthday cake and festive refreshments. Mrs Zaly neck assisted by Mrs Mabel McLean. Shirley Goodman of Brit Wasah out Wyn attended.
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U19
Washington Street
Philip’ Zalznetk
D. Allen May
Leta Cohen
Carl Peterson
Nathan Eich 500
Blwgod Bacous
Kibbye Cohen
Bingo
Mims
Mary. Debby
R. W. McElroy
George Statiford
Zalyneck
Mabel i McLean
Shirley Goodman
Wyn
Introducing a son in Corry area announces birth
A new baby boy named Thomas Mighiel was born to Mr and Mrs Joséuh Letcavage of Coudersport on November 22. The parents, previously from Avon Brice Boils to Rey, are joined by relatives including Mrs James Betulah and Mrs Belmarc. The Belmarcs previously lived in the town when Rew Eelam served as pastor at the local Baptist Church.
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Herbert Dathl
Columbus
Roland Dennis
Leone White
West
Columbus Avenue
Shaver
North Center Street
Harry Coe
Gossom
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Jack Roberts
Mary
Harry Roberts
Findley Lake
G. N. Roberts
Second Avenue
University of Chicago
New York State
Joe
Thomas Mighiel
Joséuh Letcavage
Mer Corry
Af Coudersport
Sybil Oblinuks
Avon
Brice
Rey
James
Betulah
Tues
Belmarcs
Rew Eelam
Baptist Church
Hare
Circle No 1 of WSCS Elects New Officers
Circle No 1 of the WSCS at the Methodist Church met at Mrs. W B Stowe's home with twenty eight members and guests. Miss Pevene Decker led a devotional on The Christmas Message followed by Christmas carols. Mrs C E Wenzien presided as officers were chosen: Mrs Stowe president, Tevin Young vice president, Zuclla McElroy secretary, William Marsh treasurer. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served.
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Ws.cs
W. B. Stowe
East South Street
Tweny
Pevene Decker
C. E. Wenzien
Stowe
Tevin Young
Zuclla McElroy
Willam Marsh
Amici Sewing Circle Plans Holiday Party
Amici Sewing Circle of Eyacelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs Charles Patterson’s East Irving Street home with fifteen members. Esther Pound read scripture, prayer, and business was led by Mrs Glenn Humes. They set December 17 at Mrs Jesse Whitney’s Elstreet for the Christmas party with gift exchange. Fancy work and visiting followed, with hosts Mrs Gerald Bagley and Mrs Robert Shannon serving cookies tea and coffee.
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Aimice
Eyacelical United Brethren Church
Charles Patterson
East Irving Street
Esther Pound
Glenn Humes
Jesse Whitney
Elstreet
Gerald Bagley
Robert Shannon
Miss Velma West Hosts Birthday Party For Friends
Miss Velma West entertained ten of her girl friends at her East Wayne street home for a birthday dinner party. A dessert course featured birthday cake and ice cream. She received several beautiful gifts and after social time the party attended a midnight theater show.
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Velma West
East Wayne Street
Miss West
Christmas Party Planned by Episcopal Church Group
The Lilo Gulla of the Ems Wanvel Episcopal Church met Tuas May evening for a sandwich party at Mrs. John Rogers home. Eighteen attended. acting president Mrs. Don Willame presided. Plans were made for a Christmas party on December 1 at the Parish Hall with gifts. Mrs. Joseph R. Glal e was named general chairman. The evening ended with sandwiches and coffee.
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Ems Wanvel Episcopal Church
Tuas
John Rogers
Don Willame
Joseph R. Glale
Rebekah Lodge Met Tuesday Evening At Hall
The Rebekah Lodge met at North Center Hall with vice grand Mrs Mabel Beall in charge while noble grand Mrs Florence Swallsom was away. They planned a December 17 Christmas party for members and husbands with dinner and entertainment. Members visited and were served cookies crackers tea and coffee by Mrs Beall.
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Rebekah Lodge
Ned
Anna Anderson Post Plans Banquet Dinner at Hotel Corry
Members of American Legion Post No 926 met at the Dayton Home on North Center Street with Miss Jane Ficcardi presiding. Routine business was transacted and plans were made for the next meeting a dinner party at the Hotel Corry on December 17.
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Anny Auicler
American Legion
North Center Street
Deyton
Jane Ficcardi
Hotel Corry
Testimony of Parent of Victim Aids Mizak in Trial
Sheriat Linder described the investigation after the shooting and the gun’s discovery days later. Defense attorney Perrillo opened the case and called three Blue Eye area residents as character witnesses. Walter Peake of Aniselty is expected to testify for Mizak this afternoon, though the scope of his evidence remains unclear.
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Sheriat Linder
Perrillo
Blue Eye
Columbus Township
Walter Peake
Aniselty
Mizale
Freight Embargo Threatens National Economy
General Motors warns operation halts without shipment of materials and finished goods, affecting 200,000 workers. Commerce Secretary predicts railroad embargo will paralyze New York industries. Chicago Association foresees over 10,000 factories closing in the Midwest as embargo impacts supply chains.
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Continueh Savas Cane
General Motors
Speakins Chuttly
Secretary of Commerce and Industry Association
New York City
New York
Midwest
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chiorgo
Lake Ferry Report Shows Big Profit From County Run
Mayville Chaulsumua county's $85 000 ferry system at Bemus Point shows a net profit of 6072 30 over four years of county ownership. Gross revenues reached 39 617 51 with costs 33 549 21. The 1946 period saw over 60 000 vehicles carried and profits over 28 000, domestic travel rising in 1945 and 1946.
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Mayville
Chaulsumua
Bemus Point
Board of Supervisors
W. Bruce Chilson
Mic
Haat Gross
Ity
Hunter Wounded In Accidental Shooting At Coudersport
Laval Smith of Ellwood City received a fighting chance for recovery at Coudersport Hospital after a stray gun blast from a hunting partner's firearm wounded him in the back near Coudersport Pennsylvania. The incident occurred as Ralph Boots attempted to load a shotgun when it discharged prematurely.
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Hunter
Coudersfort
Laval Smith
Ellwood City
Heres
Daunter
Coudersport Hospital
Ralph Boots
Elwood
Gily
Garmidee
Gil. Smith
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Northwestern Pennsylvania Optometric Association
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Richard Hultberg
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Cold Rotary Club
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