Fourth of July notes and local incidents in Corry
Local items report quiet Fourth observances with council meeting scheduled and plans for the day. Fire incidents involved a burning kettle. police forced a rear window to reach it. Traffic fatalities and injuries on Pennsylvania roads rise, while licenses for motorists were suspended for speed violations. James Decker reports a car collision in Erie. unseasonably cool weather and a possible light frost noted. School bids due next week. St. Edward’s religion school opens. Chautauqua week ahead with Paul Whiteman.
One Year To Go Presidential Possibilities No 11 Paul V McNutt
Bruce Catton reports on Paul V McNutt a strong Democratic contender with leadership skills and a governor’s record who faces obstacles including Roosevelt’s fate and Farley opposition. If Roosevelt steps aside McNutt could win with organized support and solid alliances. Also notes oyster flying tech from Brisbane to Singapore.
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Paul McNutt
Bruce Catton
Corry Evening Journal
Washington
Paul V
White House
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Farley
Tidiana
Parley
Mr. McNutt
Council Set for Third Reading on Euclid Street Sewer Plan
City Council to meet tonight for third and final reading approving construction of a sanitary sewer on Euclid Street south of Prospect Street. Agenda mostly routine with bills and reports. no major items anticipated.
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Euclid Street
Prospect Street
Memorial service for John Caldwell in Corry
Final rites for John Caldwell will be held Tuesday at 2 30 PM from his Wright street home in memory of the Corry resident who died Sunday morning at Canandaigua New York Veterans Hospital. Interment in Pine Grove cemetery. He served as a corporal in Company A 16th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish American war and belonged to Clyde D Wilcox Camp No 1 United Spanish War Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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John Caldwell
Corry
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Canandaigua
N.Y
Pine Grove
Caldwell
16Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Clyde D
Wilcox
United Spanish War Veterans
Land of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization
Mrs Swartz enters race for Erie register of wills
In Erie on July 3 Mrs Mabel Swartz widow of the late Benjamin Swike filed nominating papers for the Erie county register of wills. Carlton King of Corry and Mike Zillman of Erie filed for alderman candidates, with petitions also taken for another judge race. Authorities expect a large primary field with many filing through July 24 and county officials later confirming names.
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Mabel Swartz
Pine Jivenue
Benjamin Swike
Register of Wills
Erie County
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Swarts
Decacy
Carlton King
Corry
George H. Earle
H M
Mike) Zillman
Eust Avenue
City Streets
Judy
Tay Fifth Ward
Ferony
South Erie
Republican Club
Paul Lieder
5Th Street
Fourth Ward
Petitons
Wil Baru
Jude
Well Known Union City Man Stricken Dies After Illness
Private funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the late home in Union City for Ben J. Hess a well known Union City grocer and civic leader who died Friday after a heart ailment. Rev. Wilbur Hewt officiated with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Survived by his widow and sister Mrs Cord Jones of Gambreide Springs. He was active in Masonic bodies Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum.
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Union City
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Phat Pluses
Wilbur Hewt
Methodist Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Hess
Odd Fellows Lodge
Royal Arcanum
Cord Jones
Gambridee Springs
Mayfield reports first horse theft in a decade
A. O. James drove a horse and buggy into town to see a movie. After leaving the theater the pair had a horse stolen. The Blue Show featured Jesse James. Johnny Walker, 89, a Marshall Virginia polo player, remained critical after a fall in a match between the Farguler London club and the West Shore Rang in Harrisburg.
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Berm
Jesse James
Hart
POLO
Harrisburg
Johnny Walker
Marshall
Farguler-London
West Shore
Erie County CCC Enrollment Quota Set at 81
The Pennsylvania CCC enrollment program announces a July intake from July 3 to July 20 for 81 Erie County youths and 6098 statewide openings. Local Public Assistance offices handle applications and eligibility while Army officers carry out actual enrollment and muster out those previously enrolled. County quotas include Crawford 9, Mercer 18, Venango 30, Warren 30.
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Conservation Corps
Secretary of Public Assistance
Howard L. Russell
CCG
Robert Fechner
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Department of Public” Assistance
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Warren
Historical Warren Tour Sponsored by Society and University
A Warren historical tour, organized by the Western Pennsylvania Historical Society and the University of Pittsburgh summer school, will depart Pittsburgh on July 44 for a planned itinerary via Clearfield to DuBois and Kahe, with dinners and a luncheon, ending with a tribute at the Cornplanter Indian Reservation and a dinner in Warren.
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Warren
Western Pennsylvania Historical Society
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Glearfield
DuBois- Kahe
Be held on the evening of Saturday July 1st
The event will occur Saturday evening and the party will spend the night in Warren.
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Warren
Three Sisters Swept to Death by River Turbulence
West Newton Massachusetts reports three sisters drowned when they left a leaking handmade skiff on the Youghiogheny River and attempted to wade ashore. Victims were Anne 21 Elena, Louise, and Eleanor substantial, all listed as domestics. The incident follows a family routine near the river.
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West Newton
Bienore
Anne
Lowise Mirella
Anna
Louise
Eleanore
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