Fire outbreak fears at local dryer foundry linked to spontaneous combustion
A fire broke out in a dryer at the Superior Cleaning Co foundry yesterday afternoon. An extinguisher tamed the fumes and the blaze was quickly put out. Operator Clare Capwell reported the blaze appeared caused by spontaneous combustion near the blower fan. Robert Hunt was slightly burned opening tumblers. Several laundry pieces were lost but insured. Nearby, Jamestown reported seven new scarlet fever cases with patients isolated. Corry has no cases yet. A West Pleasant Street car fire alarm at 8:90 noted but flames were contained. firefighters were not needed. Real estate transfers recorded in Erie County Court House included multiple transfers. Assistant District Attorney Sidney Hewes to receive higher salary next year. DA Lutyin O'Connor's salary remains $4,000. Meadville court granted a fatal divorce decree. Local residents filed complaints against a juvenile guiltoist driving at night with loud horn. Marie Thomas, 42, faced fraud charges for DPA money while employed. pleaded not guilty. Boy Scouts Troops 80 and 81 swam at Titusville for tests. bicycle theft reported on Snyder Circle. Pennsylvania state employees to observe Christmas holidays. health department notes mild epidemic levels of a disease. Jamestown railroad delay due to Christmas mail rush. depot broadcasts and holiday decor planned. Christmas shoppers show sales still high, though stores report slower growth than last year. Mrs. Willac Cox of Titusville undergoes left leg amputation. her husband previously managed the Murphy Co. store in Corry.
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Grace Giblin honored by Corry Red Cross chapter
Surveyors of the Corry Chapter American Red Cross mourn the death of Grace Giblin. A founder and longtime leader she served as organizer, chairman, secretary, and department head, aiding Red Cross fundraising and service for years. The chapter passes a resolution expressing gratitude for her faithful service.
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Corry Red Cross
Complete tabulation of November ballots in Tennessee
The article lists full vote totals for November elections. Truman 24 104,838. Dewey 21 900 500. Thurman 146 912. Henry Wallace 1 167 100. Norman Thomas Socialist 192 138. Claude A Watson Prohibition 103 343. Ward A Teichers Socialist Labor 27 991. Farrell Dobbs Socialist Workers 19 007. rest scattered. Truman wins by 2 135 335 but no candidate gains a majority.
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Spying Probe Inquiry Stirs Washington Jury Hearings
Officials questioned by a jury committee in Washington about alleged American spy activities. Pitman and Plyman are referenced as figures in the probe. Stripling, a chme investiga, appeared before the grand jury but declined comment. The inquiry focused on whether Pitman had been called and the broader spy case. No firm conclusions were drawn.
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