Corry area notes and local updates flash Friday events
Dr Harvey Olds of Pittsfield recovered a stolen medical cast returned to him. City lights shift to amber signal at Smith and Columbus as bulbs shrink. L de Rows moves his flower shop to United States Hotel building with other stores in nearby towns. Health reports show a dip in chickenpox cases and one new Hw disease. Pennsylvania education bill targets teaching in first class districts, pending senate action. Corry Jamestown Manufacturing stockholders meet February 18 with directors elected. Maple sugar sellers back in operation. Rex Theatre to host Cork Kinks Minstrel night next Monday. State treasury posts balance of 50.9 million with funds breakdown. Harrisburg roundtable previews of new education code. Stocks slide on dividend news. Kiwanis set to hear about Cary Hospital. Erie assessors get raises. Pennsylvania Railroad officials tour via Oil City stop.
Murder Case Nearing Solution In Rouseville
County Detective M. Beatty said evidence supports an arrest in the murder of Clarence Redl Cherry, stabbed in the Wilbur O. Prebles home near Toonerville. Seven suspects are in custody, with discrepant stories to be reconciled over the next 24 to 36 hours.
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Ren
Talen
M. Beatty
Clarence "Redl” Cherry
Rouseville
Cherry
Wilbur O. Prebles
Cherytree Township
Toonerville Station
Garrié George
Roy Alcorn
Byron Schultz
Oil City
Helen Kapinski
Wilbur
Peebles
Samuel G. Peebles
Bonnie McCammon
Jamlin
Beatty
Kapinski
W. C. Peebles
Williams Named to Secretary Post in Crosby Administration
Congressman elect Charley Crosby announced three patronage appointments in his Erie Crawford district including Joseph Williams former Erie mayor as his Washington secretary. The move surprised locals who expected Lawrence Nagle to take the office assistant role. Also rumored is Rev M T Stittler as district prohibition enforcement officer. Mrs Mary J Graves widow of the late Mary Graves died at her daughter’s home in Meadville. Graves born April 18 1846 in Vernon Center New York. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm from Marsh home with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
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Charley N. Crosby
Erie-Crawford
Joseph (. Williams
Erie
Washington, D. Nr
Crosby
Jesse ‘Tullante
U.S. Abigsney
Pennsylvania
Virginia Crosby
Meadvill
Berk
Williams
Apr Crosby
Lawrence Nagle
Treasuer
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M. Ty. StiTckler
Hydetown
M. F
Messville
Washington, D. C
Congress
Mary
Grives
W. Ed Marsh
East
Bond Street
Wells
Vernon Center
Oneida
N. Y
Peterboro
Garret Smith
Pittsfield
Corry
Christian Science Service
Marsh
Pine Grove Cemetery
Contractor Guilty Under Lien Law in Jamestown Case
Jamestown February 1 Charles W Mc Donnell was found guilty by a city court jury of violating the state lien law. The sub contractor hired Walter Rowan to drive a truck, collected city pay, and failed to pay Rowan. The verdict, in a trial deemed a test case, ended with a recommendation for leniency and sentence deferred.
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Jamestown
Charles W. Mc Donnell
Callin Avenue
Mc Donnell
North Main Street
Walter Rowan
West Third Strest
Rowan
Allen &. Bargar
Stanley ‘Turnquist
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Lloyd ©. Dabmen
McDonnell
Marked Decline in Drilling Operations
United Fr eeL CTY Pa February report notes a drop in January oil well activity in the Pennsylvania grade area. Wells completed 92 versus 104 in December, with daily production averaging 457 barrels, up from 332. Market slumps affected all fields, though rig counts rose by 20 at month end.
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Pennsylvania
German aviation pioneer Gustav Lilienthal dies
Gustav Lilienthal, a German aviation leader and pioneer credited with arched wing design, died of a heart attack while inspecting his airplane at Adlershot aerodrome. He and his brother Otto helped develop heavier-than-air flight. Otto died in 1896 after a glider accident near Rhinow.
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United Press
Berdin
Gustav Lilienthal
Otto
Adlershot
Walle Gustav
Rhinow
County leaders weigh extending relief commissary plan
Governor Pinchot endorses the state wide commissary system for relief, arguing it feeds 2,000,000 Pennsylvanians with current funds. Local officials favor retaining the existing relief setup over switching to a market plan, citing efficiency and distance from county seats.
Relief Sales Tax Forms Mailed in Harrisburg
Relief sales tax forms are being mailed to taxpayers as the Emergency Relief Sales Tax begins. by Feb 28 forms should reach taxpayers. those who do not receive one should contact the department in Harrisburg or any of seven district offices. Returns are due April 1 with payment. penalties may be assessed for late or incomplete filings with no appeal. Exemptions include farm sales of own products, sales to the US government, interstate commerce, and resale. A six month property record must be kept and maintained for two years after April 1.
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Pinchot
Commonwealth
United Press
Harrisburg
Fec
Leon D. Metzger
Metzger
Department of Revenue
Department of State
Philadelphia
Attoona
Pittsburgh
Meadville
Ridgway
Williamsport
Scranton
Meteger
United States
Freda Pehnn
Pennsylvania Power Company
Shenango Valley
Sharon Council
Sharon Tax Justice League
Tha
Femple
Public | Service Commission
Marion Conors
Salamanca
Iene
County plans shift as costs for aid rise nationwide
County officials warn food, clothing and heating programs run millions monthly with unemployment rising. Officials say extending current supplies is only option as costs could reach ten million dollars yearly. Details describe commissary plans, nurse and helper staff, and concerns over nutrition and charity burdens.
Reich Stores Appraised in Five Jamestown Area Stores
Federal court filed a full appraisal of H M Reich company merchandise and fixtures across five stores in Jamestown Bradford Erie Corry and Warren. Appraiser Arnold Reich valued Jamestown stock at 15088 4 with fixtures 4050 68 and total across all stores at 346191 79. No merchandise remained to be appraised for Brig Pa store swept by fire.
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Buffalo
H. M
Rieck
Jamestown
Federal District Court
Armold A. Reich
Eris Warren
Bradford
Corry
Melin A. Okedlin
Gatser Pifita
Brig. Pa
Stars
Free Examinations for All at County Clinics
Under the Ere County Health and Tuberculosis Association a series of clinics is underway. Examinations for men women and children will be provided at multiple locations including Pairview Mill Village Watertown Albion Unit City Wattsburg Girard and Corry with dates set through February 10. Dr Kamble Pritt of Philadelphia leads the program with past outreach benefiting over 500 industrial workers.
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Ere County Health and Tuberculosis Association
Tre County
Pairview
Cosby
Girard
Corry
Nestay
Felez
Pruttt
Brie
Tuberculdass Essociation
Regular Meeting of Historical Circle in Library Building
The Historical Circle held a yesterday afternoon session in the Library Building. Roll call prompted interest as members shared experiences. The program featured Careers Followed by Living Children of the Presidents and Our Falling Banks, with Mrs Kingald's paper drawing comments and questions. Members contributed to a general discussion on world conditions, ending an enjoyable afternoon.
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