City Councils to Meet and Local Events Noted
Regular City Council meeting slated for next Monday evening. Gold Rule Day sale announced at Corry stores for tomorrow. Week ending Feb 15 reports from Associated Gas & Electric System show net output up 94 percent from last year. Journal notes Lenten pastries from East Main street baker Oluf Wellejus. Official Spring opening set for March 21. Shadeland farms hosts 500 for agricultural extension program. Gulf Oil Corp of Pa declares 25 cent dividend payable April 1 to holders of record March 14. Corry and Meadville High meet in a switch game at Meadville. local match at Corry High School auditorium. On this date in 1802 Victor Hugo born. Les Miserables noted. Gasoline stocks down while other items rise per API report. Hoban pensioned at 62 with 41 years in public instruction. Matilda L. Foley listed on state payroll. Pennsylvania RR freight carloadings up 11.3 percent for week ending Feb 22. Weather and road conditions harsh for letter carriers. snow, slush, ice and rain. 10:43 p m broadcast from Station WLEL Erie on American Legion Auxiliary program. Erie county motor club warns of new inspection period starting Sunday. Registration day in Erie county boroughs and townships with 6 to 9 p m duty for voters to update party and address records.
Colegrove Wins Battle Against Average Bids in PA
Harrisburg February 26 state highways department dropped the average bid plan for gravel and stone in six northwestern counties after rejecting all bids and returning to separate contracts. Pioneer Materials Co of Kittanning had the lowest average bid though prices varied by size across 138 townships in Crawford Erie Forest Mercer Venango Warren. Secretary Arthur Colegrove called the bid method unacceptable and canceled the average bids.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Highways Department
Pioneer Materials Company
Kittanning
Department For Gravel and Stone
Crawford
Erie
Forest
Mercer
Venango
Warren
Pioneer Materials Co
Pioneer Company
Pioneer
Arthur Colegrove
Thieves Steal Five Ton Rock Crusher Near Hillsboro
Thieves removed a five ton rock crusher from a county road camp near Hillsboro Oregon over about three days. Witnesses believed the operation was conducted by a county crew.
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Hillsboro
Shift In Fire Alarm Stations Considered
Corry Hospital alarm boxes to be reorganized under City Council plan. The master box at Center and Smith will serve the hospital and replace box 23 as a street station, with box 38 becoming station 283. A junior high school box relocation and Congress Center street shift for several stations are proposed, with station 39 moving to Congress and Center streets. Public notice of possible West Wayne West Smith box addition could add one more box at the intersection.
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Corry Hospital
Ilarm
Smits
Center Streets
Center
Smith Streets
Congress and
Wright Street
Aub High School
Smith and
Gress
Andrew Paulson
Journal Today ii
O City Counnell
Seuoul
Nox 2
Éhlet
West Wayne
West Smith Streets
Fears Of Floods In Allegheny Valley Amid Thaw
Reports from Warren Franklin and city observers note fears of major floods due to snow and ice melt along the Allegheny River watershed. Temperatures rose to the 50s, ice packs remain thick, river levels inch upward with no rain in sight, and officials expect gradual further rise before stabilization. Public notices mention classified ads for used furniture.
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Warren
Franklin
Confirm Sale of Elk County City for 4500
Rid sway Feb 20 The sale of Durant City Elk County under the hammer was confirmed by Judge J. I. Baird at the courthouse. The purchaser is Paul G Sullivan of Pittsburgh who plans to place a glass plant in operation. The bid was 4500 plus the tax liens totaling 15500 and a mortgage of 180290 to a Kane syndicate. Durant City originated as James City in 1908 and later growth included a 1927 property sale by American Plate Glass Co Durant plans and earlier developments are noted.
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Ridsway
Strant City
Elk County
Wwe
Baird
Court House
Mari
Paul G. Sullivan
Wallingford Street
Pittsburgh
Sullivan
Durant City
Kane
Durantt City
James City
D. M. James
FB. James
James City Realty Co
American Plate Glass Co
Durant
Liz
Bells of Bruges Tower Ring Nightly Since 1200
Since 1200 the cayllion bells of Bruges in Belgium have rung vespers and melodies each evening drawing crowds of travelers into the street for the music.
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Bruges
Belgium
Corry Shares In Liquor Fees Refund Dispute
Corry will share in a liquor fees refund involving a disputed $2,500,000 and arrangements with state authorities. The case centers on allocations between liquor dealers and government units amid political tensions and possible claims.
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Corry
Mennsylvania
Il Avila
Torlay
Youth Shot by Police During Coal Theft Incident
Erie youth Evan Benes was shot in the leg during a struggle with Pennsylvania railroad police as he attempted to steal coal near the railroad engine house. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital. officers report the gun discharge was accidental and his condition is not serious.
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Deae
Evan Benes
Erie
Suesser
Line Pennsylvania Railroad
Woutt
Benes
Sulessor
St Vincent's Hospital
Attaches Fo
Buick Low-Priced Quality Redefines Car Value
There is no mystery or trick pricing. Buick previously faced quality concerns in affordable models. New figures reveal improved first class quality at a lower price, shifting ideas about automobile values and value perception in the market.
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Buick
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East Main Street
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Springoro
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American Petroleum Institute
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Brie
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WLEL
Lynn Menning
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American Legion Auxiliary
Erie County Motor Club
Highway Patrol and Safety
Erie County
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Bo'clocke
Venango County
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North Center Street
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Orie
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Elke
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Jegerson
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Brown Label
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Corry Motor Sales
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