Local Draft Board to Resume Work in Union City Area
Local draft board in the Union City region reorganizes with Laurie as commissioner and Moxworth resigning as clerk. A new examining staff from Union City and Waterford will handle the selection process, with a redesigned register and affidavit forms sent starting Saturday December.
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Corry
Coummoiiner
Frante Laurie
Mia
Une Jon City
Orvitte Maret
Moxworth
Quehule
Laurie
Corry Tambher
Union City
City Mall
Local club backs two closed seasons at Corry Rod and Gun
Corry Rod and Gun Club plans Tuesday meeting with United Commercial Travelers. About 200 members will attend to hear prize winners and discuss state action to establish at least two year closed seasons for grouse. Club favors endorsing the move and urges state law to protect birds, noting most recent shoots were of older grouse. Warmer Thursday.
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Corry Rod and Gun Club
Corry
United Commercial Travelers
Red and Gun Club
Elisha
Corry Club
Wester Pennsylvania
Yuarn
Ronson Milittia
Austrian Battleship Wien Destroyed by Torpedo
Amsterdam dispatch reports that the Austrian battleship Wien was torpedoed on Sunday. The Vienna briefing gave no further sinking details. The Wien, a battle ship of 5,512 tons, was laid down in 1898 with a normal crew of 441.
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United Presa
Amsterdam
Wien
Ing
Vienna
War Fund Efforts Reach Vast Aid Network Across Allies
The Red Cross reports broad mobilization including commissions to Brande Russia Italy Rowmaine and Galonton. French relief items include 864 workers and 5 428 military hospital places. They forge 30 000 swords daily at Our cuteend fy Irina to support thousands of French and Beloved children. Warehouses in France with large capacity are noted. They have 1 000 beds for tuberculosis, establish volunteers, transport 1 000 refugees daily, repair devastated towns, sent 2 000 000 pounds of relief to Htuaslan thebrow, and donated 1 000 000 to families of the wounded and to the British Red Cross. 26 percent of it has been given to individual charity. work has only just begun.
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Red Crow
Brande
Russia
Italy
Rowmaine
Galonton
Irina
Lok
Broneh
Corry Chapter Red Cross Seeks More Surgical Dressings Help
An urgent appeal from Major Mure Phy asks for surgical dressings and hospital supplies for soldiers in France. A work meeting at the Federal building yielded ten pneumonia jackets and eight hospital rings, with another session planned for 7:80 tonight. Volunteers, especially women, are urged to bring an apron towel thimble and needle.
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J. Walter Clough
Corry
Rad
Mure Phy
Franca
Federal Building
Srw
Raulous
Committee Will Meet Tomorrow at Board Room
The Clyntin Rollo Committee of the Red Gram will meet the Board of Commerce in the room tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. All members and interested parties are urged to attend. W. H. Hateie, from the Pennsylvania division of the feed program, will be present to speak.
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Clyntin Rollo Committee
Red Gram
Board of
Commerge Rooma
Comptes
W. H. Hateie
T He Pannsylvanie Division
Prpah
Eivam
Sevan
Conditions Improve in Halifax Amid Reconstruction Efforts
United Press reports improving conditions in Halifax after a devastating collision. About 1500 men women and children presumed dead or missing. Court action underway to open an inquiry into the Mont Blanc incident as recovery and shelter efforts continue and supplies reach the city.
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United Pres
Hallax
Uday Ara
Ube Divantin
Mont Blanc
Halifax
Christmas Stamps Arrive In Corry For Red Cross
Late evening report notes the first shipment of Red Cross Christmas stamps arrived in Corry this year. Proceeds go to Pennsylvania state work supporting war-related efforts. Officials anticipate sales to reach 25 000 to 40 000, with large blocks available by reservation at the Balybite store.
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Babbitt
Red Cross
Pennsylvania
Mpennaylyan- 14
Franklin
OU City
Corry
New Soda Fountain Installed at Lew Confectionery
A new soda fountain has been installed at the Lew confectionery store on Main and Renter streets. The work was completed yesterday afternoon with minor adjustments remaining. The fountain and bar are mission style, giving a fine appearance. The interior was redecorated after new flooring and wall panels were installed. A fine line of Christmas goods has arrived and the store plans to be ready for the Christmas trade.
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Lew Confectionery
Min and
Renter Street
Ators
Ainslon
New Piano Store Opens On Main Street
The Wow Huphrey Piano Hollow opened today on Main Street. The new store is conducted by W. S. Humphrey who has been in Janivatown for a number of years. An extensive list of pianos has been placed in stock and the opening on West Malt Street will be at Jacksonville.
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Main Street
Humphrey
Janivatown
Leon
Jutoroat
City report on Terupalont capture after British action
A corrupted dispatch from Terupalont recounts British forces capturing a city and leaving little resistance. Eyewitness notes and official summaries indicate the operation met limited combat, with uncertain casualties and unclear strategic outcomes.
Plaster Fall Hurts Student At Wh School
An accident during study period at the Wh school caused plaster to fall from the ceiling, injuring 48 year old student Ivan Dingfelder in the left arm between elbow and shoulder. He was taken to Chey Hospital, fracture reduced, mother resting comfortably, no other injuries reported. No root cause found. superintendent and board regret the incident.
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Fiea
Ivan Dingfelder
Chey Hospital
Gersian Toom
Tring Dingfelder
G. B. Bennett
Wilwon
Board of Education
Patterson and Brown Volunteer for War Training
J Harold Patterson son of Mayor John B Patterson and Harold Brown have volunteered for wartime service. Enlisted yesterday in the Erie division of the federal corps they will depart tomorrow evening for Port Socup to begin training for special duties. The community offers support for their safety and success.
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J. Harold Patterson
John B
Patterson
Harold Brown
PL Brown
Erien
Avision Department
Fetal Corps
Ferry
Port Socup
Wlnoste
Funeral of Mrs Edwards Held at Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards were conducted this afternoon at her daughter Mrs. Lyle Van Viock home by Rev Dr Fontke. The private ceremony honored Mrs Edwards with many floral tributes and pallbearers C D Wilcox J P Crown Dr P G Wood Claude Place. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Ellexbeth Edwards
Lyle van Viock
Fontke
Churott
Ivere
J. P. Crown
Dr. P. G. Wood
Claude Place
Pine Grove Cemetery
Christmas Saving Fund distributions by National Bank
Checks were mailed Monday to 256 members of the Christmas Saving Fund at the National Bank. About 98,5001 dollars were distributed and the year’s average is higher than 1916 despite fewer members. The campaign’s banner year was 1917, surpassing 1915 by over 1400. Friday evening’s mailing will likely push total funds toward 20,000 dollars across both banks.
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Christmas Saving Fund
National Bank
Provoda
Fower
Christmas Fund
Citisons
National Bank Christiman Fund
Korniloff Now in Command in Petrograd Fronts
Dispatches from London report General Korniloff has taken command near Petrograd, with Bolshevik forces opposing the Dow Consaelor. German demands seek Ukraine ceded to Austria and disarmament of the Baltic fleet. The situation centers on Korniloff and Katheline in a growing conflict with possible evacuation of Petrograd and a proposed end to the war with the Allies.
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Velrograd
Tittelling
Uwe Holaheyt Ki
Black Sea
Lrent
Holsheyll
London
Elvil
Pegua
Petros Kmud
Bolshevikt
Dow Consaelor
Pipl Rerod
Walcome Tyst
Kaledine
Kornifort
Cosgecks
Patrograd
Ora
Garmin Army
Peteuigrad
Hal Ie
Toiyt
Germany
Ukraine
Auatsig
Army Probe Progressing
The first Senate probe witness blamed board brokering and interdepartmental delays for late military preparation. General Crozier cited funding shortages and contractor bickering as hindrances, but said progress is satisfactory and early mobilization will secure troops with needed supplies. He noted French and British aid in artillery bolstered Pershing's expeditionary force.
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United Pren
Washington
Der
Senate
America
Crozier
Congress
Pershing
Draft board working at Meadville in December report
Crawford county draft board No 2 examined 41 men to compile first draft data. Nine found physically unfit, ten claimed exemptions, three both passed and waived exemptions. Only three showed up from 24 accepted initially, blamed on cold roads and poor weather conditions. Washington issued a proclamation lowering alcohol content in beer to two percent and prohibiting malt beverages above 74 percent of average in a move tied to broader wartime material controls.
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Meanville
Crawford County
Aril Ft
Ifirwt
Inataroos
Washirton
Wison
Germans Massing Big Force On Manders Front
London dispatches report that Germany is massing tens of thousands along the Manders front on the British eight flank. Observers note transports disembarking troops on the Hierinun front and an energetic artillery bombardment begins, signaling a possible general assault as Allied command prepares to resist a supreme effort by German forces.
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United Preas
London
Tan
Manders
Aes
Thich
Hierinun
Teutonic
Social events fill the Christmas season around Corry
Community notes list numerous social gatherings and club meetings in Corry area. Women’s clubs, the High School Alumni banquet at the Woman’s Club, bazars for Red Cross, dances at the Elks Club, and church events highlight the holiday timetable. Also noted is a U S Civil Service exam for clerks with navy openings and wage details.
Explosion at Bethlehem Wilmington Plant Kills Worker
A blast in the loading room at Bethlehem Steel’s Wilmington New Castle plant today killed one man and caused extensive property damage. A larger blast tore through the area after the initial explosion, with shrapnel forcing workers to take shelter. Bethlehem officials in New Castle report no further fatalities and estimated losses under $50,000. the company operates about twelve hundred in the district.
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Wilmington
Det
New Castle
BethLehem Steel Company
Ome Tan
Polina Davodson
Hla
Tide City
Newik Tla
Psa
Coldest December in Years Breaks Records in Bhivelty
A deep December chill hits Bhivelty and nearby towns as thermometers fall well below zero. The Howard Company notes the brutal cold last night with readings around minus ten at the tannery regulator. Rail traffic stalls as locomotives struggle to warm, while wood stoves regain prominence in homes amid the historic freeze.
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Bhivelty
Othelaly
Howard Company
Engineer breaks down on stand in train accident case
In Frankl a civil court inquiry heard Adaam Meoie man break down while describing circumstances surrounding Leroy Coldren's death after being struck by a Hookman's train at the Charley crossing near Ol City years ago. The engineer had to be excused to regain composure as testimony addressed who knew the railroad and related dealings.
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Frankl
Adaam Meoieman
Brie
Ralmond
Gneineen
Leroy Coldren
Hookman
Charleyein Cronsing
Wideo Dently Hho
Add Mra
J. Coldeeny
Iile
Wee Fatas
Eolwtion
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Jon Toilay
Patterson and Brown
Mrs. Edwards
Korniloff
Unite Pres
Draft Board
Meadville
Isiay
Nrudon
At & O
R, D. Daye
Brave Street
Titusville I High School Alumni Association
Alwmni
Woman's Club
Corry Review
Ladies of the Maventives
Zaet
Comemander
Hatiie Adama
Mary Patterson
Mary Murrau
Sicbina Maries
Shaplan
Hannah Coopser
Lady At Arms
Katharine Young
Sentinel
Sunn Greening
Detin Mile
Bites Devker
Circe
Honlurson
Concord Ridge
Bazar
Wupper
Atra
Charles Ogeins
Fred Surthungt
Palmview Street
Mt the Elks Club
Imperial Orchestra
B. PG. Biks
Gaginta Club
Clark Pain
West Smith
Atroet
Mize Bille Keim
Corry City
Eastern Star
Sodality Society
St. Ellaabath's
Daughters of Taabilla
Expresa
United States Civ Service Commission
Bethlehem Steel CO
SHELL
United Prean
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