Corry area reports and public notices amid mixed winter events
A frigid morning at the high school on Erle Street marks a city scene with engine tests and a cold commute. Ray Palmer, formerly of Corry, found unconscious in his car near Peterson Farm, while unemployment fund receipts reach a new peak of 229 million and employer contributions add 6.5 million. A court notice lists 30 non-support cases for next session. a search by County Detective LeRoy Seach covers a reported ambulance call near West Pleasant Street. An occupational draft deferment discussion in Erie draws regional officials, while aliens face March Ash registration at the post office. Philadelphia radio audience shifts show impact on emergency lines as Miss Mary Anderson suffers a fall at Concord school. Veterans of Foreign Wars head Max Singer warns against politicized civilian defense groups. A Greenville telegraph delay yields a sudden death from heart attack at the Western Union in Greenville, and a Corry store prepares a farmer outreach event with meal offers and application details.
County Officials Tackle Budget Mapping in Erie
Erie February 24 County commissioners called a meeting of all elected officials and department heads at 2 30 p m Tuesday to review budget requisitions and cut nonessential items The aim is to avoid a tax hike by reassessing the tentative budget which shows a $156 balance but requires new funds for national defense and other items The commissioners seek full cooperation to compress the budget and finalize by the March deadline
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Erie
Wnt
Wevenants
Chaiman Thomaas W. Finney
Fistley
Federsl
Flatey
Marchard
Grocers Back Sugar Buyback Plan in Jamestown
Jamestown February 24 grocers and chain stores expressed strong support for a federal sugar buyback campaign. The plan allows housewives who hoarded sugar to sell it back at the price paid to stores, easing the burden of rationing stamps torn at registration. Some managers intended immediate acceptance while others prepared orders, aiming for operation within a few days.
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Jamestown
James‘wn
Spartanagers Close 1941 42 Season With Social Gatherings
Spartanburg notes report a birthday party for Phyllis Ingram with family guests and a February birthday spread. The Sparta basketball team clinches Crayford county tourney eligibility after a 10 game win streak, with final season games set at the new gym against Randolph’s team. Community notices cover church events, visits, travel news, and local illnesses.
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Spartanburg
Wirt Ingram
Aoniversary
Fin Iris Ot Ther
Phyllis Ingram
Phyllis
E. F. Ingram
Artur
Connie Snapp
Donald Gates
Keith Johnson
Corry
Will Johnson
Concord Corners
Mr. Johnson
Sparta
Allegheny College
Hush Fallowfield
Randolph
Helen Scarem
Gymnasiout
Philip Northrop
Sidney Winans
Wirt Tagram
Tagram
Gubbis
Glenn Steadman
Meadwillé
Vernon Township
J. Dooner
Santa Monica
Galif
Doohers
Pacific Coast
K. Arden Hendeth
H. D. Bennett
James
Westford
J. A. Wangamar
Buller
Edward Webber
Paul Dooher
Nick Kunick
Centerville
Trule Hamilton
B.C
Northland soldier escapes in auto crash near Brockport
Benjamin Roseto of Northland street, home on furlough from the U S Army, escaped serious injury when his car struck another and plowed off Route 219 two miles north of Brockport. He was following Andrew Astori, 23, of Brockport, who turned into his driveway. Roseto escaped with minor injuries as both cars sustained damage estimates of four hundred fifty and ten dollars respectively.
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Ridgway
Berjamin Roseta
Northland Street
U. S. Army
Brockport
Roseto
Andrew Astori
Astori
Rosto
Buffalo line of err derailment ties up Jamestown to Buffalo
Jamestown February 44 reports a derailment on the Erie line near Dayton injuring no one. The head engine partially tipped, a rear pusher collided with a caboose, derailing cars and disrupting traffic. The Jamestown Buffalo passenger train returned to Jamestown while officials investigate. Passengers were shuttled by bus to their destinations as service resumed later. The incident involved about 50 cars and the cause is not yet known pending investigation by railroad officials. Official word from Gowands noted the engine had just passed a switch when derailed.
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Jamestown
Erie
Trafic
Salamaries
Gowan
Pontine
Buffalo
Gowands
Rescue of Semi Invalid From Fire In Ridgway
Ridgway February 24 a semi invalid from Portland Mills narrowly escaped serious burns when a two story frame dwelling owned by DeVere Kellys son was destroyed by fire at ten in the morning. The blaze started from an overheated stove. Kelly left the building, returned for clothing, and was saved by high school boys. A Ridgway hose and ladder truck arrived but could not help.
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Kelly
Portland Mills
Framie
DeVere
Ridgway Fire Department
Card of Thanks and Local Classifieds Roundup
Card of Thanks to Dr Reumball and nurses at Aspinwall Hospital expresses gratitude with a July date for a dentist visit. Also includes local ads: fresh Guernsey cow for sale eight miles from Corry, N Y. Thompson's Poultry Farm horses and cattle listings. and a quiz answers snippet from the editorial page.
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J. M. Reumball
Aspinwall
Dr. Reumball
Corry
Thompson
Clymer
Coury
Ps. Thompson
N.Y
Roosevelt Warns of Toll From War Task
President Roosevelt outlined the Axis strength and the United Nations’ effort to isolate and conquer it. He cited growing American forces in the southwest Pacific theater and noted daily destruction of Japanese aircraft. The stock market rallied on hopeful war news before retreating.
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Pretsin
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New York Central Northern Pacific Paramount
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Penney We Radio
Secony UN
Standard OM Cine
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Ings Losses At West Florida Coast Strike
A damaged and fragmented report describes oil spill and naval activity near West Florida waters. It references torpedo events, rescuers, and several ships with casualties and ongoing arrivals. Official statements indicate continued search and safety measures as authorities respond to the incident.
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Fe Stibme
Attac
Sers
Houston
Torr
Con Gan Activiteen
Indi Ducing
Dart
Argentia
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