Corry Man Waterhouse Runs for County Treasurer Nomination
W. W. Waterhouse of Corry, a garage proprietor and longtime local figure, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county treasurer subject to the September primary. He has lived in Corry ten years, hails from LeBoeuf township, and earlier studied in Waterford Edinboro and Union City. Waterhouse previously worked as an insurance representative before building a Pontiac Buick agency here.
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W. W. Waterhouse
Corry Silvan
Erie
Mr. Waterhouse
Cory
LeBoeuf
Waterford
Edinboro
Union City
Corry
Waterhuse
Pontiac
Buick
Waterhouse
Chautauqua Opens 66th Season With Notable Speakers
Chautauqua starts its 66th annual season Sunday with Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana and Dr. George E. Vincent among speakers. The opening week features Bryan lectures, illustrated talks, and performances by local and regional groups including the Jamestown High School Band and Shrine Chanters.
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Chautauqua
West
Burton K. Wheeter
Montana
George E. Vincent
Chautauqua Institution
Dullet Bryan
Peder Theater
Marionthes
Buffalo
Chouasaqua
A Cappela Choir
Jamestown
Jamestown High School
Shrine Chanters
Buflalo
Jubilee Singers
Federal Theater
Tom's Cabin
Jas Fensbn
Tipeworks
Dekefront
Julien Bryan
Germany
Bryan
Tas
Burtoh EK. Wheeler
United Stite
Uday
Lalinn
Death claims John Caldwell Corry veteran dies at Canandaigua
John Caldwell, a Spanish American War veteran and long time Corry resident, died in the U S Veterans hospital at Canandaigua New York after a month there following several weeks at home on Wright Street. He had suffered a heart ailment and was survived by his wife and brother Dean of Canton Ohio. Funeral plans were incomplete.
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John Caldwell
Corry
U.S. Veteran's Hospital
Canadalgun
N. Y
Caldwell
Veteran's Hospital
Wright Street
Open Investigation Of Re Sale Of Power
Harrisburg July 1 The Public Utility Commission opened an investigation today into whether relief of electricity by a consumer is injuriously affecting others. The commission issued rules against electric companies to show why they may aid consumers from time to power to other consumers, excessing non-pranit cooperatives.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Publi Vrility Commission
Justilie
Ran Doy Sebates
Britain imposes peacetime conscription for 20 year olds
British authorities announce a peacetime compulsory service plan, enlisting about thirty four thousand 20 year olds born after World War I for initial duty. The program targets early volunteers and schedules a six month service period before broader mobilization.
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Unites Fees
London
Diddy
Great Britany
Mantha Wein
Corry Quiet Fourth Plans Cast Aside Celebrations
Corry will spend a quiet Fourth of July with no local celebrations as stricter fireworks bans take hold in Pennsylvania. Businesses will operate, but many residents will travel to nearby towns and resorts for planned events while lake area activities and show programs at Showlauna Lake draw visitors.
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Cory
Industr
Corry
Penheylvania
Keystone State
Citier Land
Brie
Showlauna Lake
Sundback, inventor of the slide fastener, retires
Gideon Sundback, inventor of the model si slide fastener and key designer of precision machinery, retires after 34 years with Talon and its predecessors Meadville Pa July 1 1939 Sundback will remain president of Lightning Fastener Co LA and serve as director of a British firm
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Anes Frese
Meadville
Gideon Sundback
Talon, Inc
Sundback
United States
Syreden
Lightning Fastener Co
Canada
PWA Sends Check of 6 Million for Highway
Harrisburg July 1 The two pike commission has received a 6 million dollar check from the Public Works Administration the first payment on a 26.1 million grant for reconstructing the 110 mile super highway linking Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Further payments will be made as work progresses. The commission arranged to finance the project with 35 million dollars in bonds secured by anticipated toll revenues sold to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the PWA grant.
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PWA
Uniter Press
Harrisburg
Twopike Commission
Public Works Administration
Pitts- Wyirats
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Roger Babson Warns Debt Collapse Mirrors 1929
Gloucester Mass July 1 In a critique Babson cites mass economists noting that debt is the root cause of low mood and that 1929’s peak personal bank loans brokers loans mortgages and other credits were at all time highs. The burden of private debt led to widespread liquidation and an eventual collapse.
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Gloucester
Mass
President's New Deal Drives Debt to Record Levels
A deciphered fragment notes rising debt under the New Deal era with mentions of government spending, large loan totals, and constraints on mortgage lending. It suggests a period of tightening credit and higher margins affecting homeowners and lenders amid economic policy.
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Jys
Abe
Sidue
Filibuster Hits Roosevelt Dollar Devaluation Bill
Washington July 1 a senate filibuster blocked Roosevelt dollar devaluation authority and the 2 billion stabilization fund as the house passed an arms embargo that could derail neutrality legislation. Administration hopes hinge on a senate vote Wednesday while Roosevelt weighs the setback at the White House.
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Roosevelt
House
Senate
White House
Capitol Air
Frank Murphy
State approves township road fund refunds in 1939 act
Auditor General Warren R. Roberts approves a total payment of 1554. S percent to second class townships under an act amending the Parman act of 1937. The state highways department will distribute funds directly from the motor license fund. Each township gains 36 per mile of road and must spend on roads and bridges. Brie county townships list payments from Amity to Waterford with various amounts.
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Warren R. Roberts
Commonwealth
Purman
State Department of Highways
Brie County
Amity
Concord
Conneartt
HLK Greek
Fairview
Pranilin
Girard
Gréer
Washington
Waterford
Danner Leads Erie County Volunteer Firemen Association
Fire Chief M. E. Danner of Union City presided at the Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association meeting with about 100 delegates from 1300 volunteers. Helle Valley’s fire department was accepted as a member. delegates were urged to attend the Northwest District and State conventions in Mendon and Erie in late summer and fall.
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Chie
M. E. Danner
Tie! City
Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Stanford Hosa
L. Z. Card
North East
William Wmideleton
West
Lake
Elmer Gilbertson
Corry
Irvin Spray
North Ash
Albion
Tche
Theounin
Helle Valley
Fire Department
Une
Fred Gatmen
Mendylletn
Erie
Gorty Company
Westfield Man Killed in Crossing Crash
A Westfield resident on Clinton Street was killed when a light truck collided with a fast freight train eastbound on the New York Central at Gale Street crossing. Coroner William B Crandall ruled the death accidental. Weather outlook calls for a fall night and Sunday with a mostly cloudy Monday and possible showers.
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Westfield
Yunam Vonnsom
Clinton Street
New York Central Railroad
Gale Street
Apo. Johnson
Tral
Willam B. Crandall
Suspect Arrested in Erie HoldUp Case
Erie Pa July report: bandits robed the Sanitary Dairy secretary Arkon Watkins then fled toward New York. The suspect was arrested, name withheld, expected release. Police state ongoing investigation with official sources tutte.
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Erie
Annea Ress
Arkon Watkins
Sanitary Dairy Go
Labil
New York
Youth Given 10 Days In Jail In Bear Lake Theft Case
Jerome McFarland, 17, charged with petty larceny in connection with a baby buggy theft from a Bear Lake home, was arraigned and sentenced to ten days in county jail in default of fine and costs. Co-defendant Robert Stufflebeam, 14, held for juvenile court action. Bek Sisley and Jerome McFarland, both from Corry, were arrested for about $100 worth of household furnishings stolen from the same home. McFarland pleaded guilty and faces court, Sisley awaiting hearing.
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Jerome. McFarland
Bear Lake
Jeroi— McParlant
Justine mi the Peau
Richard Evans
Warren
West Beay Lake
Robert Stufflebeam
McParland
Bek Sisley
Jerome McParland
Corry
McFarland
Sisley
England France to Stand Pat on Poland Crisis
Britain and France warned Germany they will uphold obligations to Poland and not accept a concession that endangers Poland. Reports say Warsaw may not object if Hitler visits Danzig next month and delivers a speech, signaling a restrained but firm stance amid Baltic tensions.
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Uuney Tiger
Britain
France
Germany
Poland
Dang
Tyree
Baltic
Adolf Hitler
Danzig
Supplee Named Superintendent of Renove Division
Supplee is appointed superintendent of the Renove division at the Beane ylvania Railroad, effective today, with offices in Erie. He succeeds B Joins who has held the post for many years, bringing continuity to the line and guiding operations in the division.
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Willhim
Iiphere
Fim Beer
Renove
Beane Ylvania Rautrond
Tho Smiva
Supplee Tri Bien
Udlchapolis Ciusten
Fils
Renove Diviston
Erie
B Joins
Johnson Bee
James Jameses Scored for Civil Service Aid Bill
The public affairs committee of the Federation of Social Agencies adopted resolutions praising Gov Arthun’ Ho James for civil service actions. One resolution opposed his veto of the Tallman bill. another condemned his signing of the Von Allsoure bill reorganizing the administration.
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Pee
Pittsburgh
Arthun’ Ho James
Federation of Social Agencies
James
Notiow Wiubin Fe
Compensation Board Oath for Workers Comp Law in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports the 1936 workers compensation law effective today with the compensation board sworn in by Commonwealth Secretary 5M. R. O'Hara. Members Daniel G. Murphy of Philadelphia chairs the board, with Wilmer M. Jacoby, former Pittsburgh Telegraph publisher, and Leo G. Knoll of Dickson City serving as members and former district attorney.
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United Press Harrisburg
Ligislature
Commonwealth
Window smashed by Rock Thrower Near East Main
Allegedly resentful Janes McEvoy hurled a rock toward Rosy’s Place on East Main Street and smashed the Wilco Paper and Paint Store window. Patrolman Burlingame detained him after calling for help. McEvoy pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and was held for the next term of county court under $500 bond. damage estimated at $154.
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Wren Permen
Rosy
East Main Strelt
Janes McEvoy
Joeall
Regent
Wilco Paper and Paint
McEyay
Burlingame
McEvoy
Hiewis
Wilcox Witveiaw Sit
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Lyle
Wilson
Walled Press Star
Erie County
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Merijiana Motijiski
Danner
Erie County Firemen's Association
England
Supplee
Rengvg DIV
E. B. Johns
United Brece
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Oil Cay
Billie
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