Corry Area Notes Include Elections and Local Events
Erie County notices cover casting lots for Erie city county and Corry offices ahead of Tuesday meetings. Kane Kiwanis hosts Dr. Morris Fishbein discussion on social order. Corry Day draws crowds to Geloron Park as hot weather pushes lake resorts.
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Imery
Erie City
Fwunty
Corry
Erie
Geloron Park
Chautsuque
Bradford
Kane Kiwaniins
Morris Fishbein
Mediasl Authority
Kane Hapublican
Woman Killed Near Sherman In Fatal Crash
An elderly Ripley woman died and six others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on the Weatfeld Shuringa road about a mile from Sherman. The victim was Miss Mary Marilett, 74, of Ripley. Injured were Mrs. Taura Clapp of Grinnell, Lora Allen of Ripley, Charles Clapp, Rob Lexi Clapp, Bryan Crocker of Sherman, John Kurtz of Sherman. All were treated at Jamestown General Hospital with varying injuries.
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Jamestown
Weatfeld-Shuringa
Shermin
Mary Marilett
Aked
West Minnx
Roblexi Clapp
Clapp
Byran Crocker
Sher- Iman
Jarmestown General Hospital
John Kurtz
Sherman
Jamestown General Hospital
Lad Knapp Fatally Hurt in Dunkirk Car Crash
In Fredonia the four year old Michael Knapp died from a fractured skull after a July Saturday collision. Louis St George, 24, of 74 Cleveland Avenue, said the boy rode into the road from between parked cars and was struck by his car. He was not held.
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Fredonia
Michael Knapp
Keith Knapp
Water Street
Books Memorial Hospital
Dunkirk
Louis St. George
Cleveland Avenue
Taxes Tripled for John Doe Under New Bill
A fragmented OCR segment outlines a fictive tax hike affecting John Doe with higher rates on beverages, jewelry, soft drinks, and household items. It cites increased costs for liquor, tubes, a refrigerator, phone bills, travel, and car use, plus a higher federal tax on a new car.
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Tee
Dee
State College Survey Shows Industry at All-Time High
Pennsylvania industries rose to a new June high per the Pennsylvania State College monthly business survey. Industrial activity climbed 47 points, 40 percent above 1940, with June index at 109.5. Coal, steel, carloadings, and building activity hit multi year or best June levels, while employment and newspaper ads also showed record June volumes.
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Whieh
Aooager
werView
Alecinilly
Burl
Snostal
Ubasley's
Rexall
State Orbe
Farm Bureau
Parm Bureau Mutual Insurance
Pire
Life, Auto
Suy W. Benin
S. Center St
Derry
Soare
Champlin’s
Directrom Salamanca
Lindsy's
Rexall Pharmacies
Tao
Bayless Paper Goes On Block At Austin July 31
Empporium July 28 The Bayless Paper Corporation mill in Coudersport under receivership seeks sealed bids for its assets. The 40 year old plant with 300 workers and $300000 payroll has been idle since September 1939. Judge Robert R Lewis ordered bids for the property as a whole or in parts, sparking local hope that a bidder able to operate the plant may win and save the town.
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Emporium
Nauion
Austie
Smborinmain
Coudersport
Bayless Fulp
Robert R. Lewis
Coudstyport
Man Fatally Injured in Erie Rooming-House Fight
Police report John Phillips, 62, died from head injuries after a rooming-house dispute in Erie. A man confessed to the assault after Phillips threatened him with a pulp wood pick. Charges pending questioning by District Attorney Burton B. Laub.
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Erie
Rib
Sily
Gorge J. Christoph
John Phillips
Old Christoph
Phillips
Judy Garland Weds Dave Rose in Las Vegas Nuptials
Judy Garland tied the knot with orchestra leader Dave Rose in Las Vegas Nevada as a late night ceremony officiated by Justice Mahlon Brown. Rose recently divorced Marthe Raye and the couple traveled from Hollywood with Garland’s mother and stepfather.
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mS8tureven
Areao
Las Vegas
Nev
Judy Garland
Dave Rose
Hollywood
Rosé
William Gilmore
Justice of
Mahlon Brown
Rose
Om Comedienhe
Marthe Raye
360 Divorces in Erie County During 1940
The Pennsylvania Department of Vital Statistics reports 360 divorces in Erie County in 1940, with Allegheny County at 2035 and Philadelphia at 1842 of the statewide total. The survey, first of its kind, notes 9,000 divorces and annulments statewide last year and highlights regional variations across counties.
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Erie County
Eng Ariocimie
Harrisburg
Alleghny
Philidelphia Counies
Fennaylynnia
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Agures Trom Ec
Tosi Twa
de Iret
Erte
Repeated Violations At Intersection Studied
In Dubois Pennsylvania traffic experts study a dangerous Buffalo Pittsburgh highway intersection after 22 accidents since opening under 11 months. A six hour count found 36 motorists ignored speed limits and stop slows at 85 mph. no crashes occurred despite heavy traffic.
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Dubois
Buffalo-Pittsburgh
Two Withdrawals Shake Erie Council Race
Erie political scene shifts as Jilly M W Howard Par fis and Theodore Schick pull out of the Republican council contest leaving Walter Batchelor and Anthony Auguatinm as nominees. Parsons withdrawal timed before the noon deadline while Schick filed late. both forfeited filing fees.
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Schink
Joseph C. Martin
Paul Watson
Sherman Hickey
Bradford soldier injured in Virginia maneuvers
Private Coban, formerly of Buffalo and a Bradford resident, was selected April 16 and now rests in Fort Myer Army Hospital Virginia after a serious accident during maneuvers. He suffered a fractured right thigh pelvis and a double fracture of the right arm below the elbow while trying to keep his horse from tipping over a table in woods. He is not expected to return to active duty until October.
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Sraleune
Quhan
Buffalo
Oor
Ann
Ft. Mydrs
Coban
Third Cavalry
Pt. Myers
Cohan
Waynesburg Weather Wager Sparks Annual Rain Guess
Waynesburg attorney John Daily, noted as the town's weather predictor, has had his annual rain wager accepted for three years by sports figures including Al Abrams Sam Taub and Chet Smith. The sequence ties to Waynesburg's weather tradition and local betting.
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Waynesburg
John Daily
al Abrams
Pittsburgh
Lash
Sam Taub
Chet Smith
Pittsburg Sports
Former Corrvite Ian Grexson Dies in Michigan
Ian Grexson, eldest son of Ms. drsule Glynson of Henlsom Michigan and formerly of Corry, died Monday after an operation. He was a frequent visitor to Corry with his aunt Mrs Mae Ganirike of West Smith Street.
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Ward
Ian Grexson
Drsule Glyn
Henlsom
Corry
Glenson
Mae Ganirike
West Smith Street
Answers to Daily Quiz Printed On Page Four
Answers list the 12 questions with supplied solutions. contains inconsistent spellings and errors such as 0est questions, Tyo billion, New Mexico, St. Petersburg, Petrograd F. Sheteusus, Chinese boats, Society for reqursvention of Gruelty, Anlisiils, Russit, Paul Bloek, Zordustrians.
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New Mexico
St. Petasburg and
Petrograd
F. Sheteusus
Society For
Anlisiils
Russit
Paul Bloek
Zordustrians
Markets Report From Buffalo and Pittsburgh Stocks and Livestock
Buffalo livestock prices rise 10 to 35 cents with heavy cattle and veal steady to 25 cents higher. Steers and yearlings meet steady demand. cows weak to 25 cents lower. calves and heifers show mixed declines. select buyers and 180 to 250 pound stock average 12.50 to 12.75. Pittsburgh produce market notes moderate demand for apples and potatoes with No 1 baskets steady to higher. broad market coverage of commodities and several listed firms in New York trading activity.
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Buffalo Livestock
Buffalo
Ani
Flainer
Cindy
Wey
Pittsburgh
Virginia Darhess
Maryland Dupheam
Pennsylvania Chayensles
Virginia
Maryland
Bliss
Fragmented sports snippet with unclear names and teams
Readable parts mention Clark and Christ ie, Che Charl among sixteenth century themed terms. Unclear entities and no clear event, score, or date.
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Ants
Clark
Christie
Che
Charl
Unknown 1920s baseball notes pass through City papers
Fragmented OCR style recap mentions players like Feller and team references such as Reds and Indians. It hints at game actions, appearances, and crowd reactions, with scattered place names and dates. The text preserves a presential, era tone without clear event details.
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Parachar
Ted
Hobart Eo
Clarendon
Ball of
Gesersi Motors Corporation
Goren
Mel
Warren
Niobe
Hefault
Locs
Eajoy
Charles Olds
West
Congress Street
Iehop Winther
Olds
General Motors
Chevrolet
Bory
Wlantsein
Tuifuln
Airplane Motors
Warty
Tod
Wien
Pennsylvania
Florin
Tancaster
Paul K Witsley
Mary
Francis Edward
Tom Elaine
Lancaster
St. Thomas' Church
Christopher
Muyewrs
Raymond Chicos
Ripley
Lad
John Doe
Bayless
Austin
Nevada
Susnete
Adjarend
Pittsburgh Polic
Associated Press
Birghir
Anothter
Warsons
Schick
Virgina
Blackstone
Amarisals Otdaer
Bigcin
Otona
Aluimea
Abe
Yrimger
Root
Medion
Sthak
Jokst
Tha Sante
Plone Erie
Coplexator Srystel Tow & Goal Co. PLC
Ate
Wiggers Auto Body Hospital
Sala
Weill
J. Aikens Motor Sales
Fist Avenue
Rossbacher Agency
Alter
Aundi
U. S
Center Street
Squire
Lenlon Sh
Alyin G
Bennink
Clymer
Glenn Hejler
Sberry St
Sym and
Ite
Europeam
West Pleasant Streeky
Adc
White Plains
Care Journal
Lemon Street
Thompson's
N.Y
Chas
W. Parkhurst
West Smith St
E L
Spaon
Bear Lake
R. D
V. Merrit
Northwest St
Ind
McCormick-Deering
Prank Dodd
Columbus
Spring St
Stora
Brigham Hardware Co
Dial
Doane's Howe
Sfunder's Cash Mills
Brule Antiques
Center St
Washington
Citizens National Bark
Beauliinl
J. FH. Crowd
Harrison Newton Slye
Myry
WN. Slye
N. Slye
Eve County
Notiows
Peraby Ilven
Slye
Keith Hoy
Auinist
Walter 1
Puake
Alfaruiey Tyr Petiilonen Tyraatas
Corrvite
Michigan
Theo
Wilians Insurance ‘Burkier
Wahyl
Witter frvAles
Premium
Smporiey
Meorby
Qwarke Spottaly
Iiss
Fiebyler Meniums
Axsociated Press
New York
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Shee! Bemilly Aviation Boel
Curtiss-Wright
General Wreekle
General Motors Treenasional Nickol Nontgomury Ware Kenneanth
Natignal Bisculico
Natonal Dairy
Central /Nanhert
Pennn RR
Panney
Radigese
Edeony Vacuum
Robert Mmos
Cleveland
Thadd
Vinning
Tost
Christian
Brien
Pas
Detroit
Evenlife
Dalmmer
Prar
Crawford
Meintay
Bob Feller
Reds
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