Reapportionment debate and local reaction in Crawford era
The Corry Evening Journal discusses the lack of a reapportionment change in Pennsylvania's congressional map and analyzes potential shifts in Erie, Mercer, Crawford, and Mercer counties. It notes possible candidate moves by Rose, Jarrett, Rodgers, Prantelin, and others, with implications for local representation, then contrasts this with debates over hunger in Europe and wartime measures to support the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Will Rose
Cambridge Springs
Union City
Erie County
Mercer
Crawford
Ben Jarrett
Rodgers
Erie
Owford
Prantelin Fosbach
Mercer Countian
Washington
Cory
Mercer County
Sharon
Pawel
Ate
Congress
Europe
Greece
Poland
II Czechoslovakis
France
Twenty Years Ago News Notes From Corry County Journal
Twenty years ago a Corry County Journal item reports a barn dance at the State Armory with couples in barnyard costumes and cornstalk decor. It notes the Old Police Concert at the High School auditorium, Frank Babbitt's Rotary Club pharmacy history talk, a real estate transfer of the Traction building to Frank W Parsons, and the sudden death of Al Wright at Donaldson Brothers store. It also mentions James Lewis with measles, and Charles Butters filling in for a route shift in the Second ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Count Hulzhis
Myliln Ivers
Police
Frank Babbitt
Rotary Club
al Wright
Donaldson Brothers
Spring Creek
James Lewis
Charles Butters
William
Firestone) Hines
Fourth Ward
Eneter
W.F. W
Jack Paulson
Corry Hospital
Scott
H.R. R.) Johnsons
Greston
Ohio
Chuck Lyman
John Planigan
Findisy Lake
The
Vatican
Rexas
Yenext
DAILY QUIZ How Many Can You Answer
A compact quiz item asks readers to turn to classified columns for answers. Questions cover topics from ships and history to letters and geography, asking about Churchill’s battleship, dairy income, Roman Catholic and Masonic affiliation, state nicknames, authors, letters, Chicago fire years, arson, World War I, musical compositions, and straits linking seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
United States
Aimeri
Green Mountain State
Chicago
Premature Babies Can Reach Normal Growth With Proper Care
The article notes some babies born under 5 pounds survive and grow to healthy size. It highlights that many famous people were premature and stresses the need for constant artificial heat, modern incubators, and comprehensive medical and nursing care. Feeding requires special attention and careful handling by caregivers.
Timber as Crop Grows Fast in War Economy
Factographs note timber growth at 11,300 million cubic feet annually, enough to build 2,605,000 new tomes each year. The piece urges total war production, linking military and industrial service and asking men to labor beyond peacetime norms to support the war effort.
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War era notes and local life from Corry column
A dense local chronicle lists wartime notices, community milestones, courtship and wedding chatter, military drafts and service entries, job changes at Curtiss Wright, Elks activities, and weather recalls. It mentions Kermit Mewes and family service filings, postal office shifts, Sproveri brothers entering Army camps, local club events, and upcoming theater screenings.
Sunday Closing Looms for Erie Gas Stations
Government orders push Erie area gas stations toward Sunday closures starting this week. Survey finds most dealers expect nationwide rules within a year, with several stations listing plans to shutter this Sunday in line with new petroleum industry trends. Specific closures noted at Hildebrand's Sassafras Windsor Toby Bent Library Service White Rock Co. Charles Tys ey.
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Erie
Peh
Karl W. van Tansel
Te White Hock Oil Company
Te White Hock Oil Company, Jre
Hhey
Hildebrand’s
Sassafras
Windsor
Peach
Thieves Pose As Air Wardens Warn Venango County Sheriff
Franklin Feb 24 Sheriff J Marshall warned of intruders posing as air wardens seeking entry to homes and buildings. He urged residents to verify credentials before allowing any inspection and noted authorized wardens will display identification and are often known in the neighborhoods they serve.
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Franklin
J. 3. Marshall
Air Air Wardest
Venengo County
Air Raj
Teieves
Venango County
Four Fined for Illegal Fishing in Ridgway Case
Four St Marys men Edward Fritz Charles Weichman Lawrence Nicklis and George Friedl were arrested by game protectors for Pennsylvania fish law violations. They were arraigned before Justice Paul Garner and each fined 850 for mega fishing and 325 for fishing without a license. Apprehended January 24 each man had five Hezal fish. Warrants served Thursday.
Army units relocate after maneuvers and evacuee housing survey
Air mail pickups increase as the 13th Infantry units move from Indiana Gap to new bases amid a year of drills across Virginia to Louisiana. Joseph J. Hart of Erie father of a football official who died last fall passes away. Ohio counties canvas homes for evacuees in civilian defense planning for potential wholesale evacuation from eastern cities. Snow reports show little accumulation south of Franklin.
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13Th Infantry
Indiantown Gap
Virginia
Carolina
Louissiana
Joseph J. Hart
Erie
Hig
Joe Hart
Mayville
Ohiutaughin County
Salésmien
Clty
Arrest North Clymer Youth in Motor Vehicle Case
An 18 year old North Clymer youth JAMEESWN Peth was arraigned on two counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He waived preliminary examination and was ordered held for Grand Jury. Bail set at 1,000, charged with taking a vehicle from a parking area during a past time frame near the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Clymer
Jameeswn
Peth
Charles P. Heokeys
Wigiir
Elynmen
Arrest of Tob. Bair man on serious charge
Police report a 38 year old man, Tob. Bair, was arrested Friday on a serious charge after a youth alleged solicitation and assault. Constable William Barroy made the arrest following the incident near North East. Shaw had prior sentences and parole status tied to a 1940 term.
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Bair
Fred C. Shaw
William Barroy
Thomas McCarty
Shaw
North East
Buffalo
North Baet
Apartments and Flats For Rent Unfurnished and Suites
For rent listings advertise unfurnished apartments and two furnished suites. Contact numbers 35 072 or AT 512. Additional inquiries for a rooming suite at 111 East Main Street or 404 North Center Street.
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East Main Street
North Genter Street
Tay
Pittsburgh Produce and Buffalo Livestock Market Update
Pittsburgh reports mixed produce trading with apples and potatoes showing slow movement and various russet and chippewa varieties quoted. Buffalo Livestock notes hogs, cattle, and sheep markets steady to higher on select weights and grades, with feeders and bulls advancing and calves scarce.
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Pittsburgh
Pensylymnia Roftie Beauties
Bellcione L
New York Baldwins
McIntosh
Virgin Red de Jieions
West Vitumia
Maine
Buffalo
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Corry
Colegrove
Willem P. Bombard
National Advertising
Fred Kimball, Inc
44Th St
New York
Michigan Square
Mortgage & Bond
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Weightman
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Mie
Currier
Memphis
Prank W. Parsons
Traction
Mr. Parsons
Cluf Wellefus
C. P. Northrop
Daily Dozen
Medical
State of
Pennsylvania
Om. Wall Wits
Carrie
Kermit (Luok) Mewes
Sam
Edward Beckers
Westchurch Street
Melind
Wothél
Walter H. Scott
Bob Williams
Abe Baumgarten
Sam Baumgirten
East Mainstreet
Curtiss: Wright Aeroplane Corporation
Bryant & Straiton Business College
Andy Peterson
Elks’ Steward
Columbus
James Hand
Mike Sproveri
Tony Sprover
New Hampshire
John
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Second Ward
Herors
Sprovert
Alpha Delta Sorority
Edinboro State Teachers College
Donnia Bertram
Vika Linae Mullas
Champlin Salve Ca
Salamanca
Yin
Hus Kreay Salamanca
Lindslow's
Rexall Dewe
Red Hartris
Tannery Hose
B. Mall Street
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A. J. Atkens
First Avenue
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Clymer
Lena Cohen
Greyhound Post House
Perse
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Lefth
Arey Pridings
Bighsmiths
Loom Covey
Fouthry and
Montgomery | Ward
Pak and Pie Mis Gabler
Lucinida
Clirion County Coal
Art J. Messenger
Dial
NEW Bethlehem Coal
Powell's
Wrile AB
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DUNDS
Spencer's Cash Mills
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Doane's
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Sab Peat
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Lawes
Porver
Wright Sud
Irvine Alreticy Ale Tien Atapin
Waal
N. Denier
Aida
James Leslie
Watts
Maren Irl
Haylie
B. Chaffee
Arthur Stouten
Spartans Furs Wuctlonere
State Defenge Council
Ike
Star
Soummiereial Lumier Company
Warteri
Shorh
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Lakeview
Beerene
LUX
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Deneiers Wals le Aish
Shade
Ghana
Mricey
America
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American Smelters
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T&t
Anaconda
Atlantic Rallye
Bethlehem Steel Bendhe Aviatioc
C&o
Chrysler
Columbia Gas
National Biseit
JAM National
Billiy
Montel Northern Pocific Paramount
Penna Rrpenney
Radio Sescersenssyser Socony Vacuum
Suandard
Tisses Studebaker
Texas
US Steel
Westinghouse Electric Woolworth
Nat Gas
Lion Service
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Emery
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