Democratic dinners and funds amid Jefferson Jackson Day notes
A faded corry newspaper fragment discusses Jefferson and Jackson Day events across the nation, the Democratic National Committee centenary in 1848, and past dinners. It notes historical figures such as Benamin P. Hallet and Franklin D Roosevelt, with remarks on dinner costs and political fundraising practices.
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Jefferson
Jackson
New Orleans
Democratic National Committee
Baltimore
Benamin P. Hallet
Boston
Polk
Washington
Wilson
Av” Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Theodore
Alton B. Parker
Died This Morning Clark M McCray Elgin Family
Clark M McCray of Elgin died this morning at Corry Hospital at 1:90. He was born in Concord township on July 2, 1892, married Gertrude Ladd on December 25, 1911, lived in Amy township, farmed, then moved to Wigin in 1925. He worked over 20 years for Pennsylvania Railroad as crossing watchman, and with his wife ran a grocery shop in Elgin. Surviving spouse, children, and relatives listed. Funeral details noted.
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Clark Mr. McCray
Corry Hospital
Concord Township
Corry
Gertrude Ladd Deember
Amy Township
Wigin
McCray
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union City
Elgin
Elgin Methodist Church
Brotherhood of Maintenance of [Way
Albert Clark
Francis
Marvin McCray
R. D
Lee McCray
Robert Gates
R.D
Warner McCray
R. Did
Digin Methodist Church
Jorstock
Enjoy Life Golden Lux and Gold Lax Tablets Ad
An advertisement promotes Golden Lux Tablets as nightly pills to improve appetite and morning comfort with no need to continually increase the dose. It also claims a gentle tonic laxative effect with Gold Lax Tablets priced 25c and 60c, available at all druggists.
Twenty Years Ago Taken From Journal Files
A 1928 Journal feature recalls J B Sears winning an Americk contest prize while Jack Lindsley won theatre tickets. Reports note chicken thieves stealing twenty chickens from A G Buller at the State Hatchery. Cory Bell School loses to Kane 26 22 in overtime on the hilltop court. Mrs Frank Keleher to entertain on Erie station February 9th. A blast on Hash Main and East South streets unnerves residents. Howard Ty Crandall aims for a minor league berth after regaining form and speed.
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J. B. Sears
the Journal
Jack Lindsley
First Ave
Cory Bie
Cagers
Kane
Netion
Hash Main
East South
King Street
Howard
Ty Crandall
How's Your I Q A Mock Test From The Classified Page
A reader quiz asks ten questions with answers hinted in the classifieds. Topics include author names, unions and statutes, a pro am golf prize, U S presidents widows, Argentina versus Brazil size, illicit initials, Civil War presidents, zodiac signs, the nickname Quaker City for a city, and hexagon sidedness.
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James
Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
AFL
Brazil
P.o.aups.cs
Southern Confederacy
U. S
Niglmam[st
Quaker City
Jamestown Pilot's License Suspended
Halbert Pex Blackman a 23 year old Jamestown resident escaped injury when his three place Club Cruiser toped over in deep snow during a training flight near Falconer Airport. He overshot the runway on landing, plane nosing over. only propeller and concealing were slightly damaged. The airplane belonged to Jamestown Aviation Company.
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Jamestown
Jamasthwn Aviation Company
Erie Bay Span Cost Reveals Million Dollar Plan
City plans a Erie Bay span costing five million with a projected 175 feet above water. City Planning Engineer Bossart and Mayor Hickey outlined the design, proposing toll funding to liquidate costs, while Hickey travels to Washington to meet Army engineers. A Washington decision could affect funding and authorization for the Jamestown Airport area. The report notes a pilot license suspension tied to the incident.
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Erie
Fen
P. ‘Bossart
Sherman Hickey
Sala
Washington
Army Engineers
Hickey
Planes Hangar Burn at Fairview Fire destroys seven planes
Erie reports a late Tuesday fire at Fairview Airport on Wes Ridge Road destroyed seven airplanes a hangar and hundreds of dollars in parts with damage over 49000. Volunteer crews from five departments battled the blaze for more than two hours, preventing spread to nearby hangars. Fire Chief James Perguson says the cause is undetermined though a central hangar explosion from a possible gasoline tank is suspected.
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Erie
Fairview
Wes Ridge Road
Volnteer
James Perguson
Gir Yard
North Girard
West Ridge
West Lake
Ferguson
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South Street
Cokerove aWoleigeaire
National Advertising
Bred Kimball, Inc
W.abb
New York
Michigan Square
Chicago
We & Bond
Detroit
Comn
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Associated Press
the Joes News
AP Bems
Hy Garter
Em Journal
Clark M. McCray
A. G. Buller
Frank Keleher
West Main Street
Bellmont
Keleher
Wil
Pon Cee
Petord
Barach's Home Furniture CO
South Center Street
I. Q
Frank’s
East Main Bt
Pizor Insurance Agency
E. Frederick A Corry
Erie Bay
Lcense
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Magnesia
Colgate
Wrisley
Botany
Lanolin
de LA
Courtley
Oss
Lanston
New Texas
California
Swift
Homburg
Tb Corton
Heiman Jewelers
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Mrs. Shall
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