Sparta Grange Hosts Mallons Will Be Feted
July 12 in Spartanburg features Miss Hazel Duffy of Pittsburgh hosting a birthday dinner for her mother Mrs V J Puller. Guests include Mr and Mrs V J Puller and daughter Miss Duffy, Mrs Mary Tillotson of Corry, Mrs Belle Puller of Cleveland, and others. A public shower for Prof and Mrs Carl Mallon is planned, with the Board of Education coordinating. Grange meetings and local social notes fill the town calendar.
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Spartansburg
Hazel Dutly
Pittsburgh
V. J. Puler
V. J. Puller
Miss Duffy
Mary Tillotson
Corry
Belle Puller
Cleveland
Ohio
Robshaw
Homer Snap
Pat’ Dooker
Pfister
Meir
Harry Platt
Water Street
Robert Searem
Fredonia
Reba Robinson
Board of Education
Clifford Morton
Jay Morton
New Castle
Gary Thacker
Alma Spencer
Erie
Florence Snapp
Sparky Grange
Lecliier
Grange
Ralph Webb
Greensboro
N. C
Glenn Steadman
B. B. Gilson
Jamestown
Charles Thompson
J. A. Johnston
Professor Baum Taken by Death Ends Oil City Service
Professor Roy B. Baum longtime superintendent of Oil City schools died at his Pleasantville home at 5 PM Wednesday after two years of illness. Born June 9 1873 in Marathon Wisconsin he studied at Cornell graduating 1895. He led Oil City schools for 11 years and served Jocal and nearby districts during a 38 year career resigning November 1 1937.
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OI Dry
Roy B. Baum
Oil City
Pleasantville
Baul
Jocal Schools
Oliver
Ella Terry Baunt
Marathon
WN. C
Cornell University
Olf
Wattsburg Fair Plans Outline 1940 Events
The notice outlines a multi day Wattsburg fair with live stock horses cattle sheep swine poultry and domestic arts exhibits plus school displays and stock judging. Daily schedule lists setup by 4 pm Tuesday evening events amateur contest Wednesday morning awards band concerts races free acts and fireworks with later entertainment and cavalcade.
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Agene
Erie County
Electrical Storm Knocks Out Kane Area Power Supply
A second heavy electrical storm hit Kane Pa July 12 striking a transformer at Penhvente sub station of West Penn Power causing a large power outage across Kane Mt Jewett Hazelhurst James City and nearby rural areas. Crews restored power by 2 04 p m after damage to a six by ten foot transformer. Temperature rose to 93 degrees as the outage began.
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Kane
Wower
Broman
Tolt
West Penn
13000 County Voters Lose Franchise Rights
In Erie region counties and cities, about 13000 voters are ineligible due to address changes or failure to vote in prior years. About 73000 Erie voters are eligible for the November election, while 5000 were purged for not voting in 1938-39 and an estimated 8000 changed addresses since Jan 1, 1940.
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Erie
Joseph
Williams
Erie City
Yegister
Test Action of Seneca Tribe
United States guardianship and Salamanca lease dispute reach federal courts. Judge Knight dismissed the jury after both sides sought a directed verdict and arguments set for Buffalo on August 5. The case centers on canceling leases held by Frank A. Furness and Jessie Furness for reservation property in Salamanca amid arrears.
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Asaueliten Oxe
Jamestown
United States
Salamanca
Augusta
the Allegany
John Knight
Sel
Buffalo
A. Furness
Jessie
Council of the Seneca Indian Nation
Bombs Denied Near Convention Hall During Nominating Meeting
Philadelphia officials dispute a New York police commissioner's claim that several bombs were found near Convention Hall during the Republican nominating meeting last month.
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Associated Pro
Philadelphia
Levils v. Valentin
New York
Convention Hall
P R R Veteran Is Honored In Erie
In Erie on July 12 C L Snyder a longtime Pennsylvania Railroad employee was praised at a testimonial dinner for fifty years of continuous service as chief clerk to Supt W D Supplee at the Renova division. General Supt F D Davis attended and presented a 50 year service button amid tributes from high P R R officials and friends.
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Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
C. L. (Gharile) Snyder
W. D. Supplee
Renova Division
Union Depot
Press Club
Charlie Snyder
Supt
F. D. Davis
Snyder
U S Bolsters Tank Troops
Washington reports a major 4.85 billion dollar preparedness program to build about 6 000 tanks, doubling the current 3 100 in service or on order. Officials say only Germany matched such potential striking power with their 0 ton tanks in Europe.
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Pssoeien Eres
Washington
Roosevelt
Dolier Marks
Germany
Europe
Cloth Shine Removal Tip From Old Garment Care
Instructions describe removing shine from worn trousers and skirts by dampening the shiny area with water and a touch of ammonia, then pressing. After drying, rough the surface with emery paper to restore texture.
Army mobilization talk bogs down city guardsmen
Local reports reference Pennsylvania guardsmen facing extended service amid national mobilization. An apparent plan outlines coast defense and anti aircraft roles with officers from Allentown, Lancaster, and Reading likely involved. Further details and official statements remain unclear as the headline era of emergency drafts continues.
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Allentown
Lancaster
Reading
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the Grange
Carl Mallon
Willkie
Carr and
Colorado Springs
Colo
Wendell L. Willkie
Ralph Carr
Colorado
Prof. Baum
Sup‘t
Oil City Schools
Cassa Fuller
Ella Sturdevant
Sharon
Raymond Fuller
David
Ralph Webb, Jr
Hiram Johnson
Chas
E. Thompson
N.C
Coleman Camp
PO Uemius TT Coy
North Center ST
Corry-Pa
Wattsburg
Electric Company
London
Stuart Kail
Stuart
New Pier Marine Room
Celoron Park
Mitchell Ayers
Mary Ann Mercer
Tommy Taylor
Sunnyfield
Jane Parker
McCandrew
Center St
Corry, Pa
Lax
Pierce
Picmic
Absorbine Jr
Pinkhams
Lyons Tooth
Vitalis
Woodbury
P.R.R
U.S
Conny Greyhound
Braley's
North Center
Aour
PRI
Philadel
Saba
Tlon
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