Two Corry Women Badly Hurt In Auto Collision
Mrs. Dorothy Houser and her daughter Louise, both of Corry, suffered severe head injuries in a two car crash four miles south of Slippery Rock. The Houser car burned after a collision with a Chicago pair, and all four occupants were taken to Butler Memorial Hospital.
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Fwo
Slippery Rock
Butler Hospital
Dorothy Houser
Corry
Louise
John Jurkus
John Zylius
Chicago
Houser Ray
Leo Higley
Gerry R
John Hardy
ZyHus
Butler- Slippery Rock Road
Higley
Hardy
Citizenship Day observance planned in Corry
Corry may sponsor a Citizenship Day observance with a meeting this evening in the Library basement. The program honors young people who have turned 21 and become citizens, and seeks community support to organize activities across local groups.
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Corry
Titusville Accident Fatal to Man
James Tate of Titusville Pa died in a hospital here yesterday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Tate was returning from his summer home in Titusville when a front tire blew out causing the car to crash.
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Fittsburgh
James Tate
Titusville
Tate
Arab rebels cut ransom to 1000 dollars
Arab rebels who kidnapped Gerould R. Goldner missionary from Akron have reduced the ransom from 9000 to 1000 dollars. An emissary negotiating with the kidnapers returned to Bethlehem reporting the reduction. Goldner sent a note to his father saying he is all right and hopes to hear from him.
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United Ies
Jerusalem
Gerould R. Goldner
Akron
Bethlehem
Goldiner
Goldner
Corry Women Honored by VFW Council
Corry women received major honors at the Northwestern Counties Council meeting in Bradford. Mrs Col in Boland was elected president, Mrs Merle Amy secretary, and Mrs Mary Jackson along with Mrs Paul Lines named color bearers. Other officers include Marie Belton, Kathryn Huntoon, Maze, Sullivan, Helen Rayback, Louise Thornton, Dorothy Hiliker, McCann, and Smith. A Gold Star banner was presented, and a memorial for Gold Star mothers and their sons announced.
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Colin Boland
Ladies ‘Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No
Northwestern Counties Council
Bradford
Gorry Andlinzy
Counties Council
Corry
Boland
Merle Amy
Mary Jackson
Paul Lines
Marie Belton
Warren
Kathryn Huntoon
Maze
Tionesta
Sullivan
El‘aired
Helen Rayback
Oil City
Louise ‘Thorntons
Erie
Dorothy Hiliker
Lincolnville
McCann
Franklin
Smith
Meadville
Bertha Lyons
Lat Warren
Tafayette
Corry Fare
Amy
Cory
A. W. Rauscher
Dorr Quinlisk
C. G. Reynolds
John Holand
Paull Lines
Yean Fields
Hazel Shills
Frank Schrader
Mary Johnson
Fred Taylor
Fire destroys houses in Wilkes-Barre blaze
A general alarm fire swept through a lumber yard in Wilkes-Barre today, razing two dwellings and threatening the southern section of the coal city. Damage was estimated at $200,000 by Fire Chief Ambrose Saricks as power lines ignited and halted Pennsylvania Railroad traffic nearby. The Robbins lumber yard sparked the blaze which then spread to adjacent homes, damaging a third house and leaving several others destroyed or endangered.
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Wilkes-Barre
Ambrose Saricks
Pennsylvania
Robbins
Wiber
Danzig Murder Closed as Peace Talks Rise
Reports from London Berlin indicate Danzig shooting declared closed. Nazi spokesmen reject warlike solution while Britain and Japan move toward a new peace plan and possible talks on China war dynamics.
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Joe Alex Marius
United Press
Eurpe
London
Berlin
Danzig
Germany
Free City
Polisi
Japan
Great Britain
Far East
United States
Washington
Britain
Tokyo
Judge Hughes Enters Race for Pa Supreme Court
Washington County jurist Judge Howard W. Hughes, who resigned as Dauphin County judge to focus on politics, announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He urged Republican voters to support him at the general election.
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Hughes
United Press
Washington, Pa
Howard W. Hughes
Washington County
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
James urges hull to rescue zinc industry in Pennsylvania
Governor Arthur H. James urged Secretary Cordell Hill to restore zinc tariffs to old levels to protect the industry in Pennsylvania and other states. He warned that removing mining and smelting could end zinc production and threaten U S supply in war scenarios.
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James
Hull
United Press
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Cordell Hill
Pennsylvania
United States
State Police Launch Speeding Crackdown Across Commonwealth
Corry substation officials under Corporal Carlson unveil a statewide traffic safety drive. The program targets habitual speeders and reckless drivers with strict enforcement of motor vehicle code amendments and an intensive safety education plan. The initiative claims hundreds fewer motor crash fatalities this year and strengthens penalties under the financial responsibility act to suspend licenses until required coverage is shown.
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Pennsylvania
Corry
Carlson
Commonwealth Roads
William J. Hamilton
Theodore B. ‘Tyansmay
Public Safety Direaion
Philadelphia
Stile Highway
Hamilton
Hamilton Welleves
Neutrality Delay Stalls Economic Boom in Hyde Park
President Roosevelt said the Senate’s refusal to act on neutrality measures will hurt business next January. He blamed the delay for crimping the current boom and warned the economy could suffer unless the Senate revives action. Roosevelt spoke at a press conference with business leaders noting the postponement may curb growth.
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United Press
Hyde Fare
N.Y
Roosevelt
Senate
Gain
Afi
Burns Enters Judgefisht Race in Wide Democratic Field
Gwen M Burns, a prominent Erie County Democrat, visited Corry to confirm her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for judge of the court of common pleas. She campaigns across the county and garners strong support as a leading Erie attorney. The contest is expected to be bitter with several aspirants, including Samuel L. GIlson, James F. Rossiter, Francis Nagorski, and possibly William Gathey. Republicans also field candidates, with J Hertzler among leading contenders. Filing petitions closes Monday July 23.
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Gwen M. Burns
Exle
Corry
Court of Cummon Pleas
Burns
Erie
J. ©. Hertzler
Evangelistic Service by Rev Williams at U B Church
The Rev O E Williams evangelistic party, known for large campaigns, will conduct a one night service Sunday evening at 7:45 at the Jorn United reheat in Christchurch. Mrs Angie Williams directs the music with Prof Roy MacMurray handling piano and instruments. an unusual city visit, all are invited.
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U. B
O. E. Williams
Voughoulie
United States
Uly
Jorn United
Christchurch
William’. B.D
Angie Williams
D. Roy MacMurray
Warn All Delinquent Employes To Pay Taxes Harrisburg
July 21 tax delinquent state employes were warned to pay arrears or face dismissal. Welfare Secretary E Arthur Sweeny addressed 30 superintendents and wardens in charge of 6400 penal and correctional institution staff, urging prompt payment to avoid expediency. Mrs Perry T Hoveye and her daughter Helen left for a two week visit to Angola N Y with the former's mother-in-law Mrs Hovey and at DUOKirk N Y with her sister Mrs Joby Bropiy.
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United Press Harrisburg
Penal and Correctional Institution
E Arthur Sweeny
Perry T Hoveye
Helen
Angola
Hovey
Duokirk, N
Joby Bropiy
Layoffs to cripple WPA throughout U S
Washington July 21 The Works Progress Administration said today strikes against abolishing prevailing wages for skilled WPA workers were virtually at an end. WPA Commissioner Harrington warned that millions on relief may strain operations as he projected 650000 workers on relief 18 months or longer would seriously impact WPA operations before September 1.
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Washington
Works Projects Administration
WPA
F. C. Harrington
WEA
State Senator Dando Pays $2,500 Fine in Philadelphia
State Senator Joseph F Dando of Sebuyhell County Democrat paid a $2,500 fine after his conviction on misusing WPA labor and materials. The payment was deposited with the court clerk by his counsel, Thomas S Been, who declined to press the appeal. Been said Dando maintains his innocence and will seek a 45 day extension to file the bill of exceptions.
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Philadelphia
Joseph F Dando
Sebuyhell County
Danda
Llewellyn
Nice
Thoras S. Been
Dando
Been
Public Service
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Bean
William Hackpatrick
Pittsburgh Daily reports death of infant from injuries
Pittsburgh officials confirm the death of a child aged months after an injury sustained earlier this week. The coroner's office notes the incident as the cause of death with details limited in the report.
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Pittshurgh
Alice Jean McAtew
Gangster Shot on South Philadelphia Street
July 21 in Philadelphia a 40 year old gangster Prank Piccolo, recently freed after eight years for murder, was slain by a shotgun blast on a South Philadelphia street in the area known as the Gangsters' Graveyard. He had been trying to go straight and was taking a driving lesson to become a truck driver when killed.
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Philadelphia
Piccolo
Wilian
Willie Lanzetti
Motori Als
M Erine
Push Columbus Ave Work Aids From WPA In Sewer Ditch
A Journal reporter notes rapid progress on Columbus Avenue road improvements under State Highway Department supervision with WPA support. Extensive fill near Center Street to fix a dip, plus grading toward the township line, promises a durable black top surface for heavy traffic. Ditch work along East Wayne Street and sewer upgrades aim to alleviate high water. completion of a small sewer from East Wayne to the flats is part of the plan.
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Trose Ae Btortessin
UN Lee yyeDu
Columbus Avenue
Center Street
State Highway Department
George Stowe
Rouse and Manwarren
East Wayne Street
WPA
East Wayne
Congress
West Main Strort Io
Navy Official Killed in Auto Crash Near Philadelphia
United Press report from Philadelphia states Lieutenant Commander Henry Alexander Stuart, 73, Navy retiree, died in a collision between his car and a truck. A 19-year-old girl, Dorothy Shelly, died as well, while her mother Mrs. Mabel Sheily and companion Margaret Mitchell, 18, were injured. The accident occurred after a social occasion at a nearby residence.
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Philadelphia
Henry Alexander ‘Stuart
Uh S Navy
Dorothy Shelly
Siawether
Mabel Sheily
Margaret Mitchell
Stuart
Uniontown Waitress Aims At 250000 Estate
In Uniontown July 21 a waitress Alverda Gilmore alleges she is the illegitimate daughter of reclusive millionaire Fred L Shearer of Masontown seeking control of a 250000 estate, challenging Harriet Gans of Philadelphia who holds the will in probate. A second item notes Judith Willock of Pittsburgh pursuing the Miss America title and a trip to Atlantic City.
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Uniontown
Fred L Shroyery
Masontown
Shroyer
Alverda Gilmore
Shearer
Pas
Harriet Gans
Philadelphaa
Pittsburgh
Tuith Willock
Atlantic City
América
Miss Amirlen
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