Corry City items note crimes, fires and ration changes
The Corry commentary covers a late night car collision in front of Tollan American, theft of a bicycle in search around Rex theater, a fire at Barnes and Carrig shoes, and police hunting two drunks. It notes sugar ration certificates, stamp No 4 timing, and a priests retreat schedule from June 15 to 18 and June 22 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August DeMauris
West Wash
Irgton Street
Biltday
Bilis
Poller
Bit Te
Columbus High Commencement Program June 4 1929
Franklin B. Hosbach of Erie will deliver the commencement address as Columbus High holds its annual exercises at the Community Church. The program lists processional Our Director orchestral, an invocation by Rev. Waite, selections by the Harborcreek Marimba Players, addresses, diplomas, and a recessional by the High School Cadets, with music throughout by the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin B. Hosbach
Erie
Columbus High School
Churen
Columbus High
John Waite
Harborcress
Bigelow
Jal Waite
Deloise
Helene Kud- Hi
Mary Molnar
Marjorie Caster
America
David Custis Port
Suppe
Owchastra
Virginia
Jones
Jackson Barnes
Sopsa
Erle
Bouney
Helene Kudlick
High Schoul
Souza
Two Rescued As Boat Capsizes In Presque Isle Bay
Erie June 1 a sailboat capsized in Presque Isle Bay as the city sweltered at 69 degrees. John Grygo 40 at Erie Works General Electric was rescued after a fall and taken to Hamot hospital in good condition. Two others were saved from drowning after being thrown into the bay. A motorboat operator aided the rescues and shore recovery. About 15,000 people visited the peninsula and 3,800 cars were counted by 8 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Lodge
State Peninsula Park
Yacht Club
Saburnay
Millard Davis
Persingida
Peninswa
Erie
Davis
Salvation Army eyes Kinzu Camp takeover plan
WARREN June 1 By visit last week Salvation Army western Pennsylvania division officials led by Brigadier Willand G. Harris and Major Charles McNally inspected Kinzu Camp near Kinza to assess possible operation including cabins, pool, dining facilities, infirmary and camp areas with U S Forest Service guidance.
Inury factor in death of longtime Kane resident
Winfeld Clair Spence, 63, a well known Kane resident for four decades, died at home on Dawson Street after years of ill health. A carpenter by trade, he suffered a severe factory roof injury thirteen years earlier, leaving him partially incapacitated. Born October 11, 1879 in Scotch Plain, Pa, he had worked in local glass factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Winfeld
Clair Spence
Dawson Street
Mr. Spence Wis
Scotch Fi, Pa
Memorial Day Parade Observed Amid War Time Resolve in Corry
The Corry Memorial Day parade and park exercises honored fallen soldiers amid World War II urgency. The large procession featured the Riding Club with 32 mounted members, schools, youth groups, and multiple bands. Mayor Frank Hepler welcomed attendees as Rev. H. Ray Harris led prayers and James P. Rossiter delivered a keynote urging unity, sacrifice, and continued resolve to defend liberty while maintaining equality before the law. The ceremony closed with a wreath, benediction, and taps as buglers sounded across the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coiry
Riding Club
Oly
V. FW
VF. W
First Avenue
Scutty O Center
Center
Smith
Merle Amy
Purlough
Women's
Woman's Relief Corps
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Sea Scouts
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Vie.w
Corry
Bend Corry
Concord
Washington School
Edward's High School
Fairview
Clifford Maurles
W. F. W. Post
Robert Brown
thelion—Assembly
H. Ray Harris
United Brethren the Christ Church
Frank Hepler
James P. Rossiter
Exle
Mr. Rossiter
Republic
Pacific
Rossiter
Tase
Hollon'y
Petiton
Uving
Corry Veterans Memorial Committee
Cleveland Brown
P. A. Galbreath
Methodist Church
V. F. W. Firing Squad
Clifford Maurice
Michael Frontera
Wendell Gage
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Paagnaf
Frederick Whittiker
Union City
Gtter Price
Evie
Barnes & Carrig
Drie Diorcese
John M. Gannon
Carl L. Heidt
St. Elizabeth's Church
Pran—dis J. Graves
Anthony Robiczewski
St. Thomas
Rugar
Donald Knapp
R. D
Rex Theater
Post Office Department
McInnes Steel Company
Ernest. Shaffer
Ernest
Shaffer
Spartansburg
Corry Hospital
Golden Rule Club
Ritz
Bieh
William Baker
Park Place
Procter
Franklin B
Hosbach
Peninsula
Salvation Army
Kinzua Camp
James Rossiter
Nas
Mber
Erie County
The
Erie Brewing Company
Erie Beer Company
Presque Isle Beverage Company
Otto Suleski
George Godding
West Springfield
George Harris
Clark and Averill
Wayne Brewing Company
Caryl Beer Dist. Co
Mannino Bros
Keystone Beverage Company
Victor Beer Dist. Company
Sam Deogaard
Frederick Stone
M. B. Weinheimer
North East
A. R. Salehli
Sec'y
George Schaaf
Sec’y
Ass'n
Evie County Federation of Fraternal and Social Organizations
Jos
Anthony Hammer
Heiman's
Srice
Ensemble For Men
Baylord
N. Center
Tomé
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