Local notes on tax, stock, and police matters at Corry
The report covers a range of items including a dividend on Stanford Hose Company stock, a special meeting to admit new members, and plans to aid in emergencies. It notes several disturbances in a West Main Street area, a theft at Montgomery Ward for a 90 gauge gun, and ongoing medical updates on Mrs. Pavilion. Columbia Gas and Electric posts 1941 net income of 10.44 million with strong revenues, while the fire department and police investigate seized weapons and vandalism. Weather shifts to milder spells after a Saturday snowfall, with a cold snap forecast. Post officials report eight enemy aliens registered, seven Italians and one German, and tax work continues with deputy collectors assisting residents. Delegates from Corry council prepare for upcoming elections and denbification matters.
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Columbia Gas & Fleotric Corporation
Spa
Montgomery Ward
North Center Street
O'Lock
Democrats Await James Message on Capitol Reapportionment
In Harrisburg the 10th legislature opens as Governor James plans to address a wartime session to push a bill reducing the state's congressional districts from 34 to 33 based on the 1940 census. Republicans and Democrats agreed on methods. debate centers on parole law postponement and potential tax cuts.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Goveror
James
Vance
Willo
Samuel M. Rosenfeld
D-Philn
Muyornqp
Anc
Leo A. Achterman
Monroe
House
Achterman
Senate
Churchill Pleads for Empire Unity Amid Stormy Debate
The article shows Churchill urging continued empire unity as ministers face possible defeat in Parliament over naval setbacks including the escape of German battleships, with Traitor Cripps rallying opposition. The piece notes declining popularity in some regions and anticipates a general debate on the issues as the empire braces for hard political battles.
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Fhe
Churchill
House of Commons
Sir Traflor
Cripps
Moscow
Brest
Naai
Gneisenau
Scharmhorst
Prinz Eugen
Singepore
Navi
Twelve State Taxes Yield 96 Per Cent Of All Funds
Harrisburg report shows that 13 commonwealth taxes produced most funds in early 5.107 billion dollars with seven taxes including corporate net income and capital stock taxes driving gains. Corporate income tax topped $63 million, capital stock tax $430 million, inheritance $36.5 million. gross receipts tax and other levies followed, while no personal income or real estate tax is collected in the state.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Rex
Commonwealthy Uxey
Nin Alate
Hana
Gore Balms
Kaige Weinteal
Tix
Mcome
Capitl Wbuele
Toons
Frasselillas
Uxles
Mort Butt
Workhouse sentence sought for Erie defendants
Two condemned at last term of court and two guilty pleas led to sentences in Erie County Court. Tess Clare, 1401 Parade, steel colored, with a lengthy record, received one to two years in Allegheny County workhouse for attempting burglary. Peter Bacon, 748 East 2200 Street, convicted of assault and battery, was fined 100 dollars and costs. Thomas McKiernan and Edward Subida pleaded guilty to burglary at Gridley Junior High, with 6200 dollars taken from a locker. Mekchlerwar received an indefinite term in state industrial setting. Ibicki to 2 years in provision.
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Brie
Erie County Cours
Tess Clare
Steel Colored
Allegheny County
Clark
la Tae
J. Orin Waite
Peter Bacon
Anthony Suprynowics
East 18Th Street
Waite
Thomas McKiernan
Biven
Edward Subida
East 11H
Gridley Junior High School
Setiing
White Hill
Ibicki
Heavy War Service Registration Underway Across Nation
The article details the first WW2 draft registration day with President Roosevelt announcing nationwide plans. About 750000 men from all walks of life registered. a spring registration targets ages 19 to 68 for civilian protection and war production. Registrants answered personal questions and received cards. a national order number system will sequence callups. Brig. Gen. Myers Hershey noted classifications would take time. Also mentions the death of Mrs. Katherine Mariesaumann, Titusville, after a stroke prior to this report.
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United States
Roosevelt
America
Peage Hine
DOD
Washington
Preyid
St Willi
LyWis’ Mershey
Sinking German Submarine Tales From Navy Seaman
Pitusville resident Theodore J Haaser Jr recounts a wartime submarine encounter in the Atlantic. He says the crew contacted their warning, engaged a chase, dropped a depth charge, and observed a large air slick indicating a successful hit. He notes North England’s friendliness and difficulties with blackouts during the mission.
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Pitusville
Pheodore J Haaser, Jr
Teeland
Andrebinn
Tide Atlantic
Navy
Weltinglo
Uils City
Hanser
Eit Sens
Treland
Erie County Not Immune to Raids Warned by Official
Erie County official Liew Herman J Ronseh warned at a rally that Erie is not immune to enemy bombings. He cited the proximity of Cleveland and Berlin by air, and warned that damage to property or people could amount to sabotage. He also spoke on highway safety and the wartime threat.
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Liew
Herman J Ronseh
Pennsylvania Motor Potter
Durine
Schuttger Aros
Ately
Erié
Cleveland
Berlin
New York City
United Stites
Unite
Ellied
Heath 10 Fight Any Retrial in County Courts
ERI February 18. Attorney Petrillo says Heath can be tried elsewhere but cannot be tried in this county. He notes a possible venue change and says he will oppose retry in Erie County when the May term comes. District Attorney Lath says re scheduling may be required by law.
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ERI
Sonnel K Pveang
Annie
George Heath
Westeywille
Erle
Hetrillo
Heath
fMo
Commonwealth
Petrillo
Draw Corrites for March Jury Draw Corrites for March Jury
Several residents of Gowry and insanity presided among those drawn for service as the March term of civil court, which will open at Belcom Monday, March 14. The drawing was conducted by Jury Commissioners Harry Wagner and Mrs. Scasherme Leary, under Sheriff Fred Lamberton. Names include Kenneth Allen Wattsboro, Avchie Daxling Corry, Glyde Drake FR Union City, Maude Polleh Corry, Madge Burris Union City, Charles Kinley Corry, Everett Leark Corry, Hoss J McGullonen Wattsboro.
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Severnl
Gowry
Insanity
Civil Court
Belc
Shawing
Harry Wagner
Scasherme T Leary
Sherif Fred Lamberton
Kenneth Allen
Wattsboro
Avchie B. Daxling
Corry
Glyde Drake
Woman's Death Recalls Early Clarion History
Ophelia Medley, longtime resident at 120 Cowell Avenue, dies aged 78. Born in 1846 in Girton County, she joined the local Methodist church 62 years ago and helped found Holly Chaplyn Order. Her family recalls a frontier journey from Pennsylvania to Tennessee and back, ending with settlement on the Southside. Funeral Monday at 4 p.m.
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Otl City
Ophelia Medley
Herann
Ie- Alyy
Cowell Avenue
McAlvyy
Lidayitls
Girton County
Louisville
Tashville
Pennsylvania
Proposal to provide pensions condemned in Erie meeting
In Erie a proposal to provide pensions for congressmen was condemned as preposterous with Speaker Ro TL Rodgers noting it betrayed real estate interests. The crowd heard that retirement pensions should apply to civil service employees, not legislators, and the proposal was deemed out of line with registry rules and long debated.
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Erie
Polio Campaign Leader Girard Tops County Drive
In Erie county the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis report shows Girard leading the polio drive. Campaign chairman Ford Dell announced a total of 274.65 dollars raised, marking a strong finish to the county effort.
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Girard
Erie
Reb
Girard Jesu
Lainc
Glya
National Foundation
ANC
Ford Dell, Caimpaign
Nard
Markets Buffalo Divestock and Pittsburgh Produce Report
Market and livestock listings show Buffalo divis stock with bids from 160 to 320 lbs, cattle sales around 800 head with steers and yearlings steady, cows and bulls moderate, sheep 1900 head with good to fair demand. Pittsburgh produces report notes fruit and potato prices steady to firm, with apples and baking varieties and russet store potatoes listed. New York stock market opened softer but rallied to modest gains.
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Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Rome
New
Yorke Baldwins
McIntosh
W. Ve. Delicious
Steymans
Olio
Penna
Russet Rurals
Idaho
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Tormey
Burnss-Weight Corporation
Miter
Wis
Stanford ‘Hose Company
G. E. Bennett
Jack Pavilion
Palso
Corry Hospital
Saturday Evening
C. W. Fortune
Fortune
Foundation
Arthur Fosburgh
North Second Avenue
Fosburgh
Union City
E. C. Remeau
M.C.A
Hawaii
James P. Sullivan
al Gueky
In- Wernet
Aalsting
Cohuls
DEMS
The
White House
Au Sow
Bucher
Guinevere
Ah Texas
Tray
Lerpl
Huta Ann Page
Cuesylvania
Katherine Mariesaumann
Titusville
U. S
North Ireland
Erie County
WM. J. Franklin
Public Accountant
Aikens Motor Sales
South First Avenue
Ophelia McAlevy
Floneer
Oil City
Pinkham
Vicks Vyaporub
Vicks
John
Ubi
Piem
Sterling
Eric Pu
Guerns
Champlin
Sandmancl
Lindsley
Revill
A. J. Allens Mator Sales
Pirsh Avenue
Alvin G. Bennink
Clymer
GRD
Loblaw Grovetevins, Inc
Amiies
Perry
Ps. Thompson
Fontry Patni
Chyyer
AHO
U, & Ape
Gerald Parsons
Center
Odin
Fousenold
Dourndl Box AB
Syavoraton
Tuft
Domn Volk
R. D
Sade
Clyde W
Austin
Snyder Circle
Fairhaven
Clarion County
Earl J. Messenger
Columbus
Dial
Geo
Capella
Tigin
Welle
Gerald A. Fallen
Spencer's
Pont and Terpedline
Doana's Hardware
Muli St
M. J, Wallace
Asbury
Bangs
J A.D. Clemmons
R.D. 3
Columbus Village
Zaleneck and Son
Ly D. Whiteley
Warren County War Board
New York
American
Atlantic
Texas
Westinghouse
Woolworth
Youngstown & & T
Sero
Arkansat Naf Gas A
C Ities Service
South Penn Oil
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