Drought, repairs, and plans color Corry news
Drought drags on ten weeks before the Fair, as a westbound freight train sparks a fire stopped before major damage. Cleve Morton plans a cash grocery in the old J C C F building, and John Patterson reports business booms after eastern trips. Downie Brothers circus passes through at night en route Warren Erie. A new walk goes in front of the Grant store. Harry B Smith, longtime Board of Education member, remains active. New shops emerge in the Masonic Temple and Greenfield Fruit Store space. Studebaker and Rockne sales rise, Holtman notes 2,800 unfilled orders. Hagenbeck-Wallace circus set for James town July 24. Kathleen Mulderick, 6, injured, dislocated shoulder after a fall on Marion Street. Velma Miller, 19, drow ns in the Allegheny river. funeral at Youngsville. McInnes Steel reports a busy period since reorganization. Ford Cleveland Exposition draws Ford dealers. Army band airs a Dayson Olmstead piece. Pacific Whaling exhibit comes July 21 and 25, with railcar display and nominal admission. Ed St Pierre touts roses at East Columbus station. Besse Geer seeks Corry hospital care after poison ta int. George Colvaugh sustains minor injuries in road job accident. left hand hurt.
Rain Needed To Save Berries And Farm Crops
Farmers across the district face a severe drought with no good rain since last Sunday. Hay is two to three weeks ahead, but oats and late potatoes suffer as heat and dryness reduce yields. Buckwheat and berry crops wilt, and fruit prospects look poor without timely showers.
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Jalone Gan
District Meeting At Club Home Here
Officers of the North western district Federated Clubs of Pennsylvania will hold a meeting at Corry Woman's Club house on Mott street Friday July 14 at 10 20 o clock followed by luncheon at the Blvk House at 12 o'clock All club members urged to attend Reservations with Mrs Wes ley H Howard
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Board of Northwestern District of Federated Clubs of Pennsylvania
Corry Woman's Club
Mott Street
Bkivk
Wesley ‘H. Howard
Masonic Leader Mason Sieger Dies After Auto Crash
Mason Sieger 59 division commander of the Knights Templar in the northwest sector died after a road accident on Mast Lake road Monday. He operated a jewelry store on the turnpike and was a past commander of Mt. Olivet commandery. Funeral services are Thursday at 2 pm with Erie Commandery in charge at the grave.
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Bile
Ben F. Sieger
Knights Templar
Mast Lake
Hamet
Sieger
Erie
Mt. Olivet
Warren, Meadville
Corry
Widoow
Erie Commandery
Clarence Commandery
Pittsburgh Wedding Of Dr Koenig And Miss Dennison
Dr Adolphus Koenig of this city wed Miss Sarah Graham Dennison daughter of Mrs Agnes Dennison of Pittsburgh at Fourth United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh on Saturday July 8 Rev Richard B Jobnad officiated. The bride wore white chiffon with a large straight brimmed hair braid nat and bouquet of garden flowers. attendant Miss Mary Tea wore pink mousseline de sole. Dr Alexander Colwell attended the groom and Miss Mary Hardy provided wedding music. A reception followed at the bride's mother’s home and the couple departed for a wedding trip then will reside at the Carlton V King home South Center Street. Numerous local friends attended the ceremony.
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Adolphus Koenig
Sarah Graham Dennison
Agnes Dennison
Pittsburgh
Fourth United Presbyterian Church
Richard B. Jobnad
Corry
Dennigan
University of Pittsburgh
Koenig
N. Troy Gillette
EB H Harman
City
W Wright Hilyard
New York City
Springfield reveals initialed black swimsuit trend
Miss Lucille Brunson debuts a new bathing suit featuring her friends' initials embroidered all over a black design in Springfield. The move marks a novel fashion statement aimed at group identity and personalized swimwear.
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Springfield
Lucille Brunson
Bridge Tournament at Corry Country Club Wednesday Evening
Corry Country Club hosts another bridge tournament Wednesday at 8 o clock. A large crowd is hoped for, with Mrs. Eleanor A. Mead assisting in arrangements.
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Corry Country Club
Eleanor A. Mead
Fire devastates Camden yard area destroying block
A major Camden blaze leveled a lumber yard two factories and 13 houses, causing over 250000 dollars in damage. Firemen William Hopkins and William Block were gravely hurt, Hopkins with a broken spine and Block with multiple fractures and internal injuries from a fall.
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United Press
Camden
N. J
Miller First To Announce For Mayor Of City
The first definite mayoral candidate is Glen Miller, a local contractor, with Mayor Frank T England expected to seek re election. Rumors swirl about a northside banker and a former mayor as possible contenders, with party decisions likely in a few days amid a vigorous fall election atmosphere. Councilmen Ernest Williams and M Leo Mulderick have announced re election bids, the only confirmed names in the council race for three vacancies.
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Frank T. England
Glen Miller
Northside
Ernest, A. Williams
M. Leo Mulderick
Ex-Steward Ends Life at Meadville
Meadville July 11 George Wishart 38 of Meadville driving to a refreshment stand fired three shots through a door then killed himself by a bullet to the head. One bullet passed through the door tipping a keg and another knocked a leg from a chair but caused no further damage. Officials could give no reason for the suicide Wishart formerly was a steward at a local clipper.
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Meadville
George Wishart
Wishart
Stewart
Ickes Warns Against Efforts to Influence Contracts
Secretary Ickes cautioned bidders for the 3.4 billion dollar public works program against paying contact men or alleged agents to sway award decisions. There would be no inside track to government contracts. In Fort Worth, beer label protests broke windows at the anti beer group’s headquarters as candidates for two school board seats remained notably absent.
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United Prep
Washington
Ickes
Fort Worth
Tex
Board Lacked Quorum To Meet Last Evening
The Board of Education postponed a decision on purchasing and installing an emergency lighting plant for the Junior High building due to lack of a quorum at last night’s meeting. President Harry B. Smith waited about an hour for a fourth member, then announced no meeting could be held. Only Dr H A Curtis and J B Patterson attended besides Smith. Dr C F Bennett joined later after the president left. The item will be moved to a special session in August or the next regular meeting. The district aims to have the auxiliary unit ready for the upcoming term to prevent outages in the auditorium or gymnasium.
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Board of Education
Harry B. Smith
H. A. Curtis
J. B. Patterson
C. F. Bennett
Smith
Bord
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Cleve Morton
Grand Union
North Center Street
Lids
J. D. Murray
Ohn
Patterson
Pennsylvania
John
First Ward
Downie Brothers Circus
Warren
W. 7. Grant Company
Greenfield Fruit
Masonic ‘Temple
Studebaker
Rockne
P. G. Hoffman
Studebaker Sales
Holtman
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Jamestown
Kathleen Mulderick
Marion Street
Youngsville
Velma Miller
Allegheny River
A. L. Sederburg
Claford Bloomgren
Youngeville
McInnes Steel Company
Ford
Cleveland
Ford Motor Company
United States Army Band
Dayson Olmstead
Remimber
Signal Corpa
Pacific Whaling Company
St Pierre
Columbus Avenue
Besse Geer
West Washington Street
Corry Hospital
George Colvaugh
Htuazel & Williamson
Corry-Sprine
Njurod
Arried
Montgomery
Ward & CO
General America
General
Van's” Automotive Service & Supply
West
South Street
Rudy Appel
MGR
Fensiv Elks
Hanmit
Young Retruite
Gautic
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