Former Corry Boy Tells of Mexico Trip
Roger J. Bracken of Greenfield Massachusetts son of Mrs Mary Bracken a former Corry boy recently completed a three months business trip to Mexico and the West Indies. He toured major commercial centers by ship plane car and train reporting a calm experience despite revolutions and strikes. He noted Mexico’s beauty and need for stability and described religious and railway conditions and a rainstorm that damaged a church after his departure. He also met Amelia Earhart at the Mexico City Ritz hotel.
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Roger Bracken
Greenfield
Mass
Mary Bracken
First Avenue
Corry
Mexico
West Indies
Daily Record Gazet
Roger J. Bracken
Millers Falls Company
South Africa
Ant
New York
Puerto Rico
Has Vana
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
United States
Sugar Milla
Ralgion
Ritz Hotel
Bracken
Amelia Harhart
San Francisco
Miss Harbart
San Luis Potost
Tampico
Hila
Trai
Woot
Vera Cruzcolantic
Pedro
Am Automobile Association warns on liquor laws amid driving risk
Washington July 6 The American Automobile Association tours motorists to acquaint them with liquor regulations as states face penalties for carrying liquor while driving. The piece outlines dry and wet states, penalties, and the confusion caused by varying laws, noting licenses and state stores in 89 states and seven states with prohibitions. It mentions Alaska District of Columbia Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with license sales, while Panama Zone bans manufacturing and sales though possession may be legal.
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Washington
America Aiomobile Association
Ane
Thay
Gata
Motoriaia
Asaoe Citi
Tia
Alabama
Georgia
Kansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Texas
Florida
North Carolina
Alaska
District of Columba
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Panama
School Board to Study New Economies in Operations
The Milan Board of Education will review possible economies in district operations at Monday night’s regular meeting. Facing a loan of 16506 for the past year, the district seeks relief with state officials and a special finance committee will examine receipts and expenditures. A conference with the State Department of Public Instruction is planned, and consideration of Works Relief participation may follow.
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Board
State Department
Wayn
Board of Education
State Department of Public
Ade
Milan L. Brown
Reunion of Ross Family Holds Tenth Annual Gathering
The tenth annual Ross family reunion was hosted by George Ross at West Spring Creek on July 4th. Forty two attendees enjoyed a dinner in the picnic grove after a morning threat of rain cleared. Minutes were read, officers re-elected, and eight guests attended. The next reunion is set for July 4th, 1938 in Kane, Pennsylvania.
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W. We Ross
George Ross
West Spring Creek
Siny
Zames
Umbrella Stops Bandits in Brian Conn Scene
Joseph Grucklewing was walking home when two highwaymen attacked him. He opened his umbrella to shield himself and forced the pair to flee, using the umbrella as protection against the assailants and the threat of rain.
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New Brian
Joseph Grucklewing
Pie shop suit awards five hundred twenty five dollars
Superior Judge Chester A. Batchelor ruled in favor of Frederico Verro in a suit against a restaurant and a bakery over a pie. The decision awards $525 in damages for a pie dispute and related claims.
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Chester A. Batchelor
Frederico Verro
Restaaurant
Breeding grounds ideal at Des Mounds say officials
The state game and fish commission reports breeding conditions along Des Mounds Town-Duck areas are in excellent shape. Heavy gains have supplied water to many new feeding grounds for North American birds, promising a strong season.
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Des Mounds
Town
Sid Fish Commission
Beaverdam Highway to Open July 10
Beaverdam Highway near Beaverdam and Wattsboro is expected to open next Wednesday after final inspections. State highway officials will test every 500 feet. completion would shorten the Beaverdam Wattsboro Erie route and reduce traffic on other roads. Local merchants and Golden Rule club members push for finishing gaps, including Spring Creek to Garland, to boost traffic and regional commerce.
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Beaverdam
Watisburg
State Department of Highway
Beaverdar
Wattsboro
Harrisburg
Corry
Erie
Wattsburg
Golden Rule Club
Union City
Waterford
Hirle
Corry Merchants’ Club
Spring Creek
Garland Gap
Garland
Five former stage stars join MGM film The Murder Few
Hollywood notes that five veteran performers Robert Warwic's Frank Mayer Robert Frazier William Collier Sr and Lionel Atwill appear in a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture called The Murder Few Their long Broadway careers and silent film fame mark a trend toward casting renowned names for depth while newer actors ride current success The veterans bring experience from Weber and Fields Anna Q Nilsen Theda Bara and others to Hollywood today
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Woley Wood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Hollywood
Robert Warwic
Frank Mayer
Robert Frazier
Willam Collier, Sr
Lionel Atwill
Holywood
Jsg
Warwick
Mayo
England
Amerlea
Onty
Robert Wrazier
Antonio Moreno
Anna Q. Nilesén
Helene Chadwick
Theda Bura
Barbara LaMarr
Milton ‘Gills
William Collier, Sr
Lars
Weber and Mields
J1lian Russell
Davide Warfield
Sam Bernard
Mary Irwin
Eddie Foy
Beetles Likely To Arrive Soon At Farms Says Station
United Press reports the U S beetle station notes beetles are late this year with four scouts at the Frankford arsenal not yet seeing insects. A warm spell is expected to bring devast ating numbers. Eggs will be laid after July 1. C H Hadley of the U S Research Laboratory Moorestown N J advises spreading arsenate of lead in powder or solution to soak into the ground. About ten pounds per 1000 square feet is the suggested proportion.
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United Press
Philadelphia
U. S
Frankford Arsenal
C. H. Hadley
U.S
Moorestown
N. J
Hadley
New FHA Mortgage Insurance Rules Take Effect
Acting Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDowall announces revisions to the National Housing Act mortgage insurance program. Key changes set a 5 percent annual maximum interest rate, cut insurance premiums to 0.5 percent, allow half percent service charges for collection costs, lower capital requirements for mortgagees to 100000, and permit endowment funds to be approved as mortgagees. The updates aim to simplify procedures for homeowners and lenders and spur mortgage insurance activity. Mr and Mrs Malone of trait, Mich, are visiting.
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Stewart McDowall
Gous
J.cony
McDonald
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Trip
Mick
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Beaverdam Highway
Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture
Pean Staal
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Lefield
Hollywood Alm Shop
Mr. Malone
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