Corry's Greatest Fourth of July Celebration
Corry celebrated a grand Fourth with a thousand strong crowd and a full program at City Park. The Boy Soul band and local leaders led speeches praising liberty and unity as residents toasted the nation and its wartime efforts while recalling history and envisioning a peaceful future.
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Horry
Humber
L.A. Hobeing
Coleman
Union City Fond
A. Sfartholme
Marold Clark
Youngeyville
Joe Davis
Corry Bourd
Commerce
Anen
Wallerwitter
Cty Park
Monworth
Tn MeTntyeo
Jon
Milton W
Shreve
Epowker
Alexander
Mhohit—Yoys
Amorina
Metntyri
Mesander
Corry
W Cone
Jaly Uri
Maginal
Scotland
Mary
Prince
Wil
St. Pyn'a
London
Philadelphia
Arlington
Garmany
Aldo
Pennsylvannia USA
Hargos
Abi
July Fourth shoot held by Corry gun club event
Yesterday's weather set a lively scene as the Corry Rod and Gun Club hosted a July Fourth shooting event with 25 shooters. Roy Melairoy won the Reamwart yin trophy with 119 of 45, while M. Ding posted 22 as the high score. the day featured Band and Boy Scout entertainment, a parade led by Lt. Clyde D. Wilcox, and a large community gathering culminating in a memorial for Mr Shields and his family.
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Nowwell
Anes
Tha Hartoy
Owens
Childs
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Mies Smith
Alverson
Augie
Roy Cady
Wimum
Huy Scouty
Colomin
Boone
Union City
Upplaune
Boy Scouts
Foxmid
Lit
Gol Clyde D
Wilcox Ant
Somes Richards
Melds
Wy G Moyer
Iine
Wagan
Camp Fire Girls
Pennsylvania Reserve Militia
Wyds
Marsh GA
Anautomobilis
Mollan Boolety
Board of Genomenon Band
Turnbuckle
Midiatyre
Youngaville
Gaeina Club
Blaine of Liberty
Vountrion
England
Range
Italy
Pease
Aynry
Kerry Kramo
Troy Gillatte
Sweet
R. Bilan
Sitney
Mable Sillith
Toma of Liberty
Ss Bowt de
Former Mayor Shields Dies After Ill Health
Former Mayor Shields died this morning at 6 80 at his home on Church Street after weeks of poor health. He served as mayor in 1837 and later held roles including City Comptroller, County Commissioner, and Ward Alderman. A long-time grocer and active in Catholic circles, his death ends a decades long public life.
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Pormer
Shields
Tantly
Out Church Street
Shialda
Shishi
Cornells
Shielda
Sorvinse
Wurth
Shledda
Ming
Real
Bhinlita
Finland to Fight the Allies Mobilized Finns with German troops
Finnish authorities prepare to declare power against the Allies as a mobilized Finn ery operates with about fifty thousand German troops. American guards protect large stores of military supplies in the Ruslan district, signaling a tense alignment ahead of combat actions.
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Finland
Pwr
Ruslan
Train Strikes Carrying Five at Jackson Crossing
A Pennsylvania passenger train Wiloh, leaving Corry at 2:90 pm, struck a wagon at Sampson crossing near Jackson. Agnes Post, three, Waterford, suffered a fractured skull, Fred Post, two, injured, hip possibly broken. Two other children escaped harm. Injured taken to St Vincent hospital in Corry. condition serious. Several Corry residents aboard assisted the injured.
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Pennsyvania
Wiloh
Corry
Sampson Crossing
Jackson
Agnes Post
Waterford
Fred Post
Olen
Vincent
Today's List of Casualties
War Department released a casualty list totaling twenty three named individuals in action died of wounds died of sickness dead in accident severely wounded. The document shows a mix of statuses with multiple names and distinct categories.
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United Prém
Washington, D. C
War Department
Hospital Meetings and Board Notes State July Actions
The Ladies Auxiliary reported on the July meeting and welcomed new bedside tables donated or approved for use. Board discussions covered hospital repairs, including window awnings, and a porch party planned with Mrs Sydney Stewart as host. Staff travel and visits to Washington, D C and Norfolk were noted, along with a recent aviation commission for Earl Crippen and a local social visit to Centerville.
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Sydney Stewart
Hospital
Corry Honors Fourth of July Effort and Parade
The Journal expresses community appreciation for the Board of Commerce and the special committee who organized Corry's greatest Fourth of July celebration. It credits those who supported the Secrecy and parade events and acknowledges the efforts of all participants during wartime commemorations.
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Board of Commerce
Corry
Allies Hold Hamel Amidst Heavy German Assault
United Press reports Allied forces under Field Marshal Taig repulsed a German counterattack on Hamel. Australian troops, aided by French and American units, held the position while adjacent lines were reinforced. German attacks were broken up. Allied defense positions consolidated with Belgian and other units nearby.
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United Press
Hime
Taig
Tts
Huns
Te Wutlon
War Stamp Pledges Reach Notable Total in Corry
A weekly War Savings Stamp campaign report shows Corry pledges totaling 27 437.89, with city post offices and banks contributing toward a cumulative 94 209.67 in war stamps sold. The breakdown lists First Work 4471.05, Second ward 6707, Third ward 2 200, Fourth ward 47 16 00, indicating district gains and praise for local participation.
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Corry
Fial
Thie City
Une Post Cffles
Ibanks
Blin
Headquarters
Horn
Drownes Beline
Earer
Wein
Tas
Huns Weigh Proposals to Halt Air Raids
Amsterdam reports rumors that Germany may seek an armistice proposal to halt air bombardment of towns and cities not within German lines. Officials caution the talk is speculative as unsettled weather affects possible rallies and plans.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Tone
Kino
al- Hoa
Baseball Players Include Dallas Vexun July 6 Worker Order
A report notes baseball players in Dallas under a work or fight order issued today. Sam Lewis, a married man with one child, is mentioned in relation to employment status and class designation.
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Dallas
Fine Affair Nets $167 for Red Cross
A Wednesday evening lawn party at the Smith home drew a large crowd for a Red Cross fundraiser. Proceeds totaled 167 dollars with 54 dollars from selling cream bones. Entertainment featured the Hustlers and Corry vocalists, and decor included crepe paper and evergreen boughs.
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Jad Smith
Red Cross
Corry
Elvic
Ples
Wilson urges passage of government takeover bill
Washington July 3 President Wilson today urged in the Senate and House to pass the resolution taking over by the government all telephone telegraph radio and cable lines as an additional measure to prevent threats of a strike.
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Washington
Wilson“ Todiy
Readeru
Senate
House
Engineer Rescues Man On Tracks Near Jackson Station
A train stopped minutes from a man lying intoxicated on the track at Jackson station after a near miss. Passengers aided the rescue as authorities report the individual was dazed but unwounded. The incident occurred as the engine halted just yards away, preventing a severe injury.
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Taito
Jackson Station
Berlin papers report welcoming Allied peace offer
Berlin Vor Wart reports that German people may consider any allied peace proposal favorably if it promises peace and sustenance. The dispatch notes resistance to new war measures and highlights socialist leaders who refuse to salute the government while urging clarity on policy. The Hague conference is cited as influencing German public opinion.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Imain
Tatehstag
Cluilat
Chamier Dial
Dal Novkilme
Io Socialist
Ty Hague
Troistra
Scholdemann
Linvy
Teader
Language of Big Guns Declared at Educational Address
In a speech before the National Educational Association at the Syria Mosque Franklin Lane stated that Germans shall be served their language until they repent. He opposed national information borders and urged the right of all people to growth. Lito praised educators while noting day laborers often earn more than teachers in the nation’s schools.
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United Press
Palbureh
Syria
Interlante
Lito
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Norfolk
Marion Putty
Washington, D.C
Catholi University of America
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Centerville
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Anandra
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Rita Woodward
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Hamel
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