Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files December 22 1916
A 1916 Corry power outage left the city without current or lighting when the Erie transmission failed. The event prompted a meeting of the Board of Commerce committees and local manufacturers to address electric power and lighting issues. Also noted are obituaries, regional visits, and school alumni preparing for a December 26 holiday baronets event.
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City
Erie
Corry Elevirle Light Company
Planta
Jolly
Menm
Crown
Board of Commerce
Corry Blettrie Company
Hollywood film shop talk on actors past to present image
Hollywood star Warner Baxter argues that an actor is defined by current success rather than past jobs. He cites June Lang Janet Gaynor Clark Gable and Wilfred Lawson as examples of actors whose beginnings differ from their present status. Lawson notes his shift to character parts and aging on screen with an 85 year old actual age.
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Hollywood
Calif
Warner Baxter
Baxter
Wilfred Lawson
Lawson
England
Langetor
Christmas Exercises Set For Tonight At M E Church
The Methodist Episcopal church will host Christmas exercises this evening at 7 30. The public is invited to attend the program featuring songs a pantomime and group performances by children and department members. Notable selections include O Bethlehem A Welcome Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Christmastime at the Stable alongside student acts and turns by Dirk Hoffmaster Jimmie Kelly and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirst Methodist Episcopal Church
Bethehem
Blanche Durham
Janice Durham
Sants Claus
Norman
Ruth Lillie
David Klinger
Marie Field
Barbara Patterson
Carol Briggs
Marjorie Inwin
Charlotte Cole
Santa
Naomi Roveland
Rhoda i Anderson
Petie McIntyre
Mildred Chase
Jean Nichols
Lori
Robert Mil
Six Inch Stone Approved For Open Ditch Of Sewer
City Council revived plans for six inch stone in the storm sewer open ditch after contractor George Thomas proposed quarry access south of the city. Mayor Glen Miller supported six inch stone as sufficient, saving cost with only one width needed. Council approved the six inch stone and a $100 three month loan to finance quarrying work.
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N. R. Dicktson
George Thomas
Thomas
Glen Miler
Cheaper Building and The Prescience Of Predictions
The article quotes a building materials firm president predicting cheaper costs through standardization of prefabricated units while homes remain individual. He warns against seasonal building and argues for well built moderately priced homes amid a housing revival. It also mentions private forecasts on global intrigues and a 4.88 billion US farm income projection this year tied to agents heading to the countryside.
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Erry
John Barry
Cleveland
Florence Barry
The
Bible Ca
Paris styles reveal Eastern influence in winter collection
Alix introduces a Paris season featuring Oriental inspired silhouettes and draped coats. Yards of fabric shape dresses with tight folds flaring to full skirts, hats echo Lerban and Wirban fashions, and coats use heavy draping with black Persian lamb details. Evening gowns show silk jersey and white voile, while dramatic hems form Turkish pantaloons style draping.
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Paris
Alix
Pdr
Calore
One Minute Test Answers and EtiquetteHints
A compact clipping presents a One Minute Test with trivia on a prominent US female governor Mrs J E Ferguson of Texas. It notes grapefruits grow in clusters, mentions no national divorce laws, and lists etiquette on cutting at dances. It ends with Emerson quote and a brief horoscope tying today’s birthday to sympathy and understanding.
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Gover
United States
Mra J E. Ms" Ferguson
Texas
Bist
Glen Onoko Falls a Historic Spot of Interest
Pennsylvania scenic Commission notes Glen Onoko Falls west of Mauch Chunk visible from Route 209 in leafless forest season. Accessible via a five mile northern road from Mauch Chunk. The historic tale recalls Onoko a maiden who leapt to her death from the falls after losing her suitor and facing family prohibitions.
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Mauch Chunk
Nesquehoning
Glen Onoko
Onoko
Yule Turkey Scramble From Sunnyside Church
Wast-Lucky residents may enjoy a Christmas dinner as Sunnyside Commercial Club plans a free scramble. Fifty turkeys chickens and ducks will be tossed from rooftops for residents to claim in the event titled a Christmas dinner giveaway in Sunnyside.
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Sunnyside
Christmas Pageant Casts and Songs Listed
A fragment lists items from a Christmas program including Secrets by Leonard Hixson and A Candy Store by Donald Chase. It names selections by Janet Stowe Wilma Lyman Donna Bertram Gertrude Johnson and a junior department pageant with It Came Upon the Midnight Clear sung by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard "Hixson
Donald Chase
Janet Stowe
Wilma
Lyman
Janet Foster
Donna Bertram
Gertrude Johnson
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Sis Dempsey
Jamestown Hospital
Wert Lyons
Aneta
North Dakota
Columbus
Charies Meyers
East Wayne Street
da Alumini
Corryth School
Hollywood Film Shop
Soerespond
M. E
N. R. Dickson
Mas
Chris
Franz
Elwin Alverson
Manley Parker
Edward Windsor
Genevieve Zaepitel
Edward
Duke of Windsor
Wold
Spain
Belgium
Italy
Russia
France
Borpe Ryigland
Wworld
Henry Fourth
Jack Falstaff
J. Filgar Hoover
Gaman
Chiang Kai Shek
Amy
Mary Knight
United Press
Emerson
Pennsylvania
Scenic and Historic
Commission
Mation Bao Corr
Federal Deposit
the. Corp
Washington, D
Loblaw’s van Center
Turkeys
Humming Bird
America
Chapin's
Athead
I Si
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Worth Center Street
Corry
First Avenue
D'Orsay
Oxford
Si Aporeevic
Mel
North Center Street
Endicott Johnson
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