Fort Le Boeuf model contest open to boys
Attention boys of Corry. Enter the Fort LeBoeuf stall contest assisted by the American Legion and local societies. Build rough log fort models from matches, wood scraps, and twigs. The contest runs July 1 to August 14 with emphasis on historical fort design and frontier stories.
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American Legion
Corry
Waterford
The
Historical Society
Corry Evening Journal
Erie Times
Erie County
Washington
Port LeBouef
la Merier
Presque Isle
Erie
Machault
Franklin
Duquesne
Pittsburgh
Remeber
Journal
Relief Applications Show Weekly Dip Amid Job Losses
The week ending July saw a drop in direct relief applications, with 13,686 filed, 1,382 fewer than the prior week. Net relief cases rose by 4,047 as openings reached 10,428 (27,857 people) and closures 9,381 (85,403 people). Total direct relief expenditures were $1,434,187. Most openings cited loss of private employment or wages. closings split between new jobs, transfers to the Federal Works Program, and unemployment compensation.
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WPA
Federal Works Program
Bernstein Bros Plan Modern Storefront in City
Bernstein Brothers announce a major storefront modernization at their North Center Street shop. M. B. Shambaugh is general contractor with A. H. Harmon assisting. Construction began today and will proceed rapidly to create a vitrosite front, modern architecture, and expanded space for several departments. It aims to position the store as one of the finest men’s clothing shops in northwestern Pennsylvania.
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Bernstein Brothers
Men’s Clothiers
North Center Street
M. B. Shambaugh
A. H. Harmon
Shambaugh
Journal
Bernstein Bros
Pennsylvania
Davis to Speak at Young Republicans Conference
U S Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania will be principal speaker at a gathering of about 2000 Young Republicans from 30 western counties at Connau de Lake. Other speakers include Samuel S. Lewis, William S. Livengood, and James Torrance with Alton Heatache as conference vice chair.
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Connuaur Lake
U. S
James J. Davis
R. Pa
Pennsylvania
George J. Barco
Meadville
Samuel 8. Lewis
G. 0
Alton Heatache
Sharon
Young Dems to Hold Picnic and Support Cronin
The Erie County Young Democrats plan a July basket picnic sponsored by the group and county club officials. John Massello heads the arrangements, with Hazel Griffis Andrey Knepp Jr Violet McDonald among members. The group aims to back the September 7 biennial convention and pledge allegiance to Michael J. Cronin as Erie County Democratic chairman. Cronin has opened temporary headquarters in the Commerce building with Leo Burkell as acting secretary.
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Rie
Young Democrats
Erie
Erie County
Helt
Commerce Building
John Massello
Hazel Griffis
Springfield Township
Andrey Knepp, Jr
North East
GG. Stout
Violet McDonald
Leo Burkell
Democratic Party
Openin
Classified ads pay one cent a word a day
Advertisers are reminded that classified notices in the Journal cost one cent per word per day. The notice encourages buying selling renting or trading and invites readers to place ad copy for quick exposure.
Union City Girl to Be Married on Tuesday
Union City Miss Meredith Ruh Kunkel will wed James C. Eimer at 4 p.m. in the Kunkel home Union City officials say. Rev W J Hewitt of the Methodist church will perform the ceremony with Autumn Lyons Barbara Michel Robert Michel Jr. and David Young as bridal party.
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Meredythe Ruh Kunkel
Autumn Lyons
Honan
John W. Gales
Barbara Michel
Robert Michel, Jr
David Young
Two Blizzard Carriers Hurt In City Runaway Crash
Two Blizzard bicycle carriers on a single bike were struck by a Ford coupe in front of WPD at 11:15 AM. Quay H. Meariel and William Bowie sustained injuries to back, legs, nose, and hands. eye witnesses say the car stopped briefly then sped off on West Fourth Street.
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W PD
al J
West Fourth Street
West Pourthy Street
New Ball Park Site Is Doomed
County Commissioner Helen Schluratt announced she would not back Jefferson school as a ball park site if costs exceed 4900 to match Allele Field. Her stance reflects county treasury strain and Jefferson residents opposition. She indicated willingness to attend conferences with school officials and city leaders on ball park plans.
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Ball Park
Jefferson School
Helen M. Schluratt
Allele Field
Board of Commissioners
Jefferson Section
Roadrunner Beats Horse in Swift Ground Run
The American roadrunner, a bird about the size of a magpie, is the fastest runner among birds. It can outrun a horse or dog for hundreds of yards and pursues swift land speed in its southwest habitat.
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