Massive dam and reservoir plans near Cambridge Springs and French Creek
Vast flood control schemes near Cory, including a $3.8 million French Creek dam south west of Cambridge Springs, a large Allegheny basin project, and reservoirs on Tionesta Creek. Burgess Elmer Humes promotes the plan. Cambridge Springs officials react as details emerge. Authorities indicate the French Creek project will back up waters toward Judiah Head, flooding about 11 000 acres and impacting Bridge Springs jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory
Allepheny
Tionesta Creek
Allegheny
Big Bend
Cambridge Springs
Brokenstraw
Burgess Elmer Humes
Spa
Burgess Humes
Frenth Creek
Judiah “Head
Waterford
Rodgers
French Creek
School Board to Receive RWD Material Bids
Relief Works Division projects in Corry Schools District will be advanced at a special Board of Education meeting Thursday evening. Bids will be received for material for several building jobs and for a one and a half ton truck to aid material transport and odd jobs. Also proposed are bids for toilet fixtures for the Fairview building and other material needs for the Junior High project. The meeting will replace the usual monthly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Board of Fulication
Pry- Jott
Fairview
Board of Education
Cr Alors
Woman Dies In Fall At Son’s Home
Mrs. John Brillhart, 59, of 98 Pine Street, was killed instantly Sunday afternoon when she fell down a flight of stairs at her son Wilbert C. Brillhart’s home at 1040 Morris Street. She reportedly began descent before the accident, struck her head on the floor, and died of a broken neck before a physician arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Tech
John Brillhart
Pine Street
Wilbert C. Brillhart
Morris Street
Corry Scouts Observe 25th Anniversary
Boy Scouts of Corry join with fellow scouts nationwide to mark 25 years of scouting in America. Troop B3 held services at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. Macnamara, repeating the scout oath and duties. A postponed hike, an anniversary supper, and a Board of Review are noted, with progress on the Columbus camp site and new facilities under Scout Master Spice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Rev. Macnamara
Senil McElroy
Arior
Rotary Club Committee
Secon Chiss
Vamp &L Columbus
Spice
Shaoy
No Corry Cases For Grand Jury In February Term
News from the February term reports no Corry cases among the seventy plus expected to be presented. A true bill was returned in November against Mrs. Katherine Elczynski of East Main Street for alleged liquor law violations. Paul Bassam, a Black man, faces the grand jury on a charge of stabbing another Black man in a pre Christmas fight in Erie. Most other scheduled cases involve minor charges.
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Corry
Katherine Elchynski
East Main Street
First Ward
Paul Bassam
Grand Jury
Erie
Weather forecasting sparks military value in Civil War era
A Dallas federal meteorologist recounts how a Cincinnati observer led to Weather Bureau creation. President Lincoln valued forecasts for army use and the bureau shifted between army and agriculture over decades, with one odd request from an Eastern raincoat maker asking when to reemploy salesmen after a long drought.
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Dallas
Tex
Cincinnati
Chicago
J L. Cline
Linco
Chine
Army
Department of Agriculture
Dallas Weather Bureau
Cline Sail
Fed
Wanthor Bureau
Erie County Cuts Tax Rate to 8.0 Mills
On Saturday county commissioners fixed the 1035 tax rate at eight mills, one less than last year, despite protests. The move, meant to ease financial pressure amid unsettled state funding, may allow further reductions next year if state finances stabilize. anticipated revenue stands at about $972,000 with a projected year-end balance near $193,458. Local levies include a city cut from 28 to 11 mills, yielding a total three-mill reduction for taxpayers. The school board’s next action remains uncertain.
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Erie
Harrisburg
Joseph F. Rogan
Rollo McCray
Helen Schh
Treasury
Board of Commissioners
Ncerta
Buck resignation tied to hydrant episode denied by CWC
Scottdale Pa Feb 11 Citizens Water Company officials said Buck the superintendent resigned yesterday after a three month plan and that the move had nothing to do with the Everson borough fire hydrant episode from a few weeks before the resignation. Buck's departure was announced yesterday as part of a prearranged plan.
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United Fress
Icy highways keep traffic to a minimum
Week end reports show no accidents in the area as icy roads and a light snow cover create dangerous conditions. Cars slid into ditches but without damage to vehicles or occupants. City streets remain cindered at intersections and on curves while gravel roads near the city are largely impassable. Sidewalks caused several falls with few injuries. Conrad Berg, a pretzel magnate and Columbiana County commissioner, has sold his pretzel factory to Jevota Lime.
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Cty
Leetonia O
Conrad Berg
Ohio
Columbiana County
Jevota Fil
Democrats to Stage March 16 Dinner in Erie
Democratic workers and leaders in Corry join Erie County Democrats for a March 16 Jackson Day dinner in Erie. Gov George Bare and Lt Gov Thomas Kennedy are expected guests. Mayor Rossiter plans a special table for Republicans. Attendance hoped from Washington and local Democrats alike as plans are finalized.
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Corry
Erie
City Hall
Rossiter
Erie County
Bare
Kennedy
Washington, D. C
Accident Case May Be Settled Out of Court
Logay may sue A C Reed of Clarion for damages from an auto crash last Sunday morning. Clifton Watrous filed suit for damages. Reed posted 60 bond for appearance next Wednesday. Information says settlement without legal action is likely. Reed faced traffic law charges.
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Logay May
A. C. Reed
Clarion
Inis Tity
Clifton Watrous
Sciata Road
Reed
Concord Wayne Delegates Headed to Harrisburg Convention
Concord and Wayne townships send delegates to Harrisburg for the 14th annual Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors meeting. Topics include tax relief amendments to the ship code township consolidation and home rule issues along with state motor funds. Officers and speakers from state highways and urban associations are listed, with emphasis on the township legislative program and Parkinson act amendments.
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Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors
Harrisburg
C.R. Wade
Harry Burrows
J. W. Turner
Concord
Wayne
Warren van Dyke
Frederick ‘T. Gelder
Senate Committee On Highways
Roy Furman
House Committee On Highways
Thos. C. Christwaite
State Association of Boroughs
Edward W. Carter
Istructor
University of Pennsylvania
Grant H. Seidel
Mans Rem
J. ©. Bagshaw
Hollidaysburg
F. Bracken
Paoli
J. F. Lawson
Rew
R. A. Stoughton
Boswell
H. A.thomson
Drexel Hill
I. F. Bogzer
Dauphin
PICTURES TO GAIN FREEDOM FOR JAILED MICHAEL GUILLARD
Michael Guillard 87 agreed to pose for newsreel pictures and tell his story in exchange for $14.94 to gain his liberty. He is a father of eight and had been jailed over 7.14 in taxes. Prosecutors had charged costs of 7.80 to him.
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Williamsrun
Ren
Guillard Michael
Michael
End of School Day Receipts Scene Report
Fragmentary OCR reveals mixed phrases about a school district, receipts, and a person named Rachel Mother Ing. The garbled text references plans or notices connected to a school day end and private to something. Details are unclear due to unreadable sections.
Arlene Carries Duty in Quiet Presiding Role
Fragmentary OCR hints at a person named Arlene in a formal or ceremonial presiding capacity. The wording suggests a duty or duty-bound action, but the fragment lacks clear context, date, place, or organization to specify the exact event or role.
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Earle Mayli
Niagara Falls
Emmanuel Church
Bear Lake
Quee
Deny Hydrant
Grayson
RED Cross
Ate
John Barton Payne
Gary T. Grayson
Ational
American Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson
Lane Cedar Chest
Root's Furniture Store
Earle
Erie County Committee
Concord-Wayne
Balbriggan
Stenneit’s Specialty Shop
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Rachel
Hein
Romy
Bn Bertran Treast
Miss T Foliews
Ruth
J ‘Directiol
Tie Youn Borg
T Fang
Arlene
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