Reapportionment debate and fair rent plans noted in Erie County
Long Erie County focused column discusses Congressional reapportionment rumors, possible district shifts, and the impact on local representation. It weighs Mercer and Venango changes, potential gains for Erie, and cautions against partisan “gang-ups.” Also covers wartime profiteering fears and the role of fair rent committees in preventing price gouging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Erie County
Congress
Mercer County
Crawford
Erie
Mercer
Venango County
McKean
Tioga
Ter
Back Woods
Kane
Bradford
Venango Valley
Luss
Alance
Washington Way
Verlungo
Commonwealth
Jess
Christmas notices and local events from Union City
Twenty years ago notes report a fire from an oil lamp destroying two frame buildings at Union City. Mrs Wallace Cogawell hosted the Dink Clubs for a Christmas party. Mrs Art Jaquing, mother of Mrs Lloyd Hurlburt, died in Clymer. A baby girl awaiting adoption is sought in Corry. Blanche Turner and Jane Rae Ney wed, planning to live on East Smith Street. The Journal notes disarmament essays by Donald Ewing and Lois Mecky and Citizens Nations Bank vault work nearing completion in a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gh. Smith
B. OC. Ghapiy
Union City
Pasaper
Art Jaquing
Lloyd Hurlburt
Clymer
Tony Maes
Blanche Turner
Jane Rae Ney
Rue Veda
Rev. Smith
East Smith Street
Daily Quiz Questions Include Clues and Errors
A scrambled quiz item lists ten to twelve trivia prompts about poetry names instruments and geography with many garbled phrases. It mentions The Hay Wain, Hiawatha bride, a glass for beet op ale, Ismilier song I Dream of Jennia With the Light Brown Hair, Tacitus, wind resistant tall buildings, steam temperature, Cape Aun, Navy cruisers naming, and a low spot on a measurement.
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Hiawatha
Longfellow
Jennia
Caius Carnelius Tacitus
Cape Aun
Clitis
Daily Dozen Warns War On Rats In U S Farms
From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania advice warns of enemies within and without, urging rat proof buildings, traps, poisons, fumigation, and trained dogs to combat bubonic plague and other diseases. Officials emphasize public participation to destroy rats near homes and food sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Medical Society of the Btate of Pennsylvania
America
Tobacco plank voyage and Yarborough odds in brief
The record notes that the tobacco plank was carried to Europe in 1558 by Francisco Fernández de España’s envoy to study Mexico, with Jest Wicot sending seeds to the queen. It cites bridge odds of 1848 to 1 against a Yarborough hand and reports China’s cotton imports at 19 000 bales versus 278 000 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Prancisco Fernandea
Philip III of Spain
Mexico
Jest Wicot
Portugal
China
Roaming Around the Town Reflects Wartime Era News
Edward Kinley a dr. of East South street awaiting orders for recall served on the Arizona Oklahoma and West Virginia ships victims of the Pearl Harbor attack. Construction delays at Dr G B Bennetts new office opposite Hotel Cory hindered by material shortages. Patrols planned at Raymond plant entrances to deter sabotage after war declaration. Christmas window decorations praised at Junior and Senior High schools. Jehovah Witness inquiry noted amid antiwar stance. Fourth ward burglary suspects and stolen items investigated. Gasoline distributor outlets likely undergo management change. Fundraising for a war memorial shell in City Park discussed. Santa Claws visits noted with mishap from excited children. Harry Roberts now in Jamestown. Hatch Vocational School repurposed a truck for Railway Express. Jimmy Soggs of North Center Street linked to Marine training station. Staley H L Nichols proposes shift from streets to finance in municipal administration.
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Edward Kinley
East South Street
Uncle Sam
Arizona
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Pearl Harbor
Hiwaii
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Bulding
G. B. Bennett
Cory
Raymond
Une Agro
Sutye High
Miss Bennett
Jehovah Witnesses
Movement
Art Cochran
Northside
Harry Roberts
Jamestown
Eixpress
Hatch Vocational School
Jimmy | Soggs
Jimmy | Soggs, Grandeon of Mrs. “Bertha | ‘Sages of North Center Street
Parris Island
Mtarmen
Corry News Briefs Highlight Local People and War Era Notes
Local items recount community life with mentions of office changes, school finances, and civic figures. Notes cover marriage, gas strike anniversaries, business ties, and wartime mentions, including local editors and residents’ roles. Subitems reference postal and school posts, and local industry updates amid wartime concerns.
Local notes mix sports, travel, and holiday wishes
A jumble of tiny items reports Warren Red Jackets earnings, Dr. Williams moving to Camp Blanding after Port Niagara training, hunting plans before a seasonal closing, midnight mass bans in Boston Catholic churches, Al Davis band for an Acacia party, Maui student Kenneth Watanabe visiting Corry with Keith Henton, and a local verse writer GC BL Porter sending Christmas greetings.
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Wien
Warren
Red Jackets
Loveland Field
R. X. Williams
Clymer
Camp Blanding
Florida
Port Niagara
Nimrods
New York State
Boston
al Davis
Kenneth Watanabe
Otterbein
Corry
Keith Henton
Carl L. Henton
North Center
Maui
Wake
Guam
Philippines
BL Porter
Erie Seaman Nabbed for Praising Hitler
Erie officers arrested a seaman on an open charge after he made derogatory statements about the United States and openly praised Hitler. FBI agents planned further review of his activities as police held him pending a full report.
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Erie
New
Sy Reet Bureau
Ited States
Hiller
United States
George Ghristoph
FBI
Two Divorce Suits Filed at Erie Friday
In Erie County court two divorce suits were filed Friday. William W Allen, Cory, sues Esta Allen of Chicago for desertion. they wed November 21, 1995 and separated August 1937. Bryan Joslin Bryan case for the husband. Paul M Shreve sues Beulah Shreve of Union City for desertion. married July 8, 1983. attorney Francis McClintork represents the husband. Alaska note appears as a misprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erel
Erie County
William W. Allen
Cory
Esta Allen
Chicago
Bryan, Joslin and Bryan
Paul M. Shrave
Union Township
Beulah Shreve
Union City
Francis McClintork
Speak Up For Democracy Speak Up For Democracy
A fragmentary historic voice proclaims American identity and resilience, praising youth, frontier spirit, industry, invention, and diverse origins. It highlights a people united by resolve, capable of self-reliance and innovation, with reference to key pioneers and the national character.
City Hikes Water Dept Budget Amid Recreation Plans
ERSE Dec 20 The city council budget committee approved an appropriation exceeding three quarters of a million dollars for the water works department in 1942, about $128,000 above the 1941 allocation. Possible swimming at the peninsula water works area depends on the early 1942 recreational season and international conditions. The council noted the current 175 acres of water reserves are being managed to lower costs and maintain affordable prices as machinery eases the strain on labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERSE
City Council
Water Works Department
Peninsula
Works Department Property Rules on Peninsular Access
The Peninsula work site is heavily guarded and entry is forbidden. Access is restricted to approved personnel only. water works equipment and facilities remain off limits to avoid disruption.
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Colegrove
Lamibard
Fred Kimball
New York
Michigan Square
Chicago & Bond
Detroit
Com
Pittsburgh
Feightman
Philadelphia
Eer Porter
Associated Press
Republica
Fox
All News
Citi Gus
Wallace Cogawell
Tere
Con
Terence
Donald Ewing
Lois Mecky
Citizens Nations
Bani
Fab, Tal
Delane
Lindsley's Pharmacy
Paul's Men's Wear
Staley HL Nichols
Meg Munnicipal
Nally
Survite Tor
Osuurie
Titusville Herld
Charlea Sessle
Graves
West Main Street
East Main Street
J. Don Watson
Guna Zone
Panama Way
Wil Rose
Cambridge Springs
Franklin B. Hosbach
Clifford W. Pangborn
Corry Jamestown
Reymond Manufacturing — Company
Board of Education
Agnes Lynch
Corry-Jamestown
ingul-Vent
Rolland Stowe
Shafe
Stanley VanTassel
Leon VanTassel
U. & Army
Tempa
Sunshine State
Hy" Vaple
Brie Tines
Dr. Whittlesey
Church of the Covenant
F. E. Whittlesey
Bracken Boys
Penn
Aero Supply Local
Erie Seaman
Hitler
Alaska
Roratore All
Blackstone
Maytag
Ap Aard
Root’s Furniture Store
Speak
Bronidin
Fulton, Bell
Holison
Wright Brothers
Jane Parker
Angel Food Cakes
Marvel Bread
Ape, Hae
Sav Oan
Savsox
Erse Water Dept
Belter Wepes
Millie
Joe
Guignon's
PE Ei Ee
Works Department
Tie Peninula
Troffie
Fae Peninsula
Gigi
Lucien Lelong
Lucena Lelong
Lucien Lelong Gologne
Will Mule Hee
Ascon
Phillips Jewelry
Center al
Toni
Sunda
Seria
Hare
P. Smith
Kiddi
Swift
Boneles
Chuck
Diamon
Stokely Apple
Morrel
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