Corry News Briefs Span Concerts Elections and Licenses
Skies clear after a dense fog as the Corry High band performs in City Park Saturday evening. A merger filing sees Pennsylvania Electric and Penn Central Light & Power moving toward a single Associated Gas & Electric System unit. Sales rose 14 percent in May per Edward A Woods Co. total sales topped $8 million. NYA camp plans near Warren will house 250 girls starting June 15, replacing the Uniontown camp which closes June 11. State Secretary J Hansell French lists state fairs from late August to October. Blur Moon editor Sheldon Tyler to broadcast poems from Bess Heath Olmstead on W2SZ. Anglers licenses demand delays shipments. up to 27,000 licenses expected by June 1. Rex Theatre weekly prize rises to $50. Steel ingots production dips due to plant strikes, with 77 12 percent capacity use. The Corrian annual, edited by Richard Lyons, is released for Corry Senior High students. Highway Secretary Warren Van Dyke opens 73 bids for 12 projects. Gov Earle signs laws codifying wild game and stations. Welse-Longibli bill codifies eleven laws. Jury selection for Thomas Smith trial proceeds in Buffalo amid juror’s mother’s death. Democrat Women’s Council spring card party set for June 15 at the Masonic Grill in Erle.
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Thomas Smith
Mary Ellen Babcock
Buffalo
George Fouguet
Jo¢zy
Pougoet
Democrat‘c Women's Council of
Erle
Masonic Grill
Aan P, Ma
June Blossoms In Penns Forests Highlight Rhododendron Bloom
Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania state forest lands will bloom with wildflowers this week as Secretary James F Begarldus urges weekend travelers and nature lovers to enjoy the rhododendron or giant laurel. The plant, taller than the state flower mountain laurel, features colors from white to deep rose, with white swamp azaleas and purple azaleas also in bloom in June and May. The rhododendron genus includes over 400 species globally, with 26 in North America, plus many hybrids from cultivation and recent introductions from Asia.
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Harrisburg
Feauty of
Pennsylvania
James F. Begarldus
Department of Forests and Waters
North America
China
Asia
Scenic Commission Gets New Name in Harrisburg
On June 4 the Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission was renamed the Pennsylvania State Publicity Commission by the Legislature. It will operate as a departmental administrative commission in the Department of Highways with expanded powers to plan and conduct broad advertising programs for industrial educational and agricultural interests.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Pennsylvania State Publicity Commission
Department of Highways
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Large crowd expected at Corry nurses dance party
The Corry Nurses Association's fundraising dance at the Corry Country Club on Saturday evening June 5 features Freddie Elmers' nine piece orchestra. Tickets cost $1.00 with beer and light refreshments. dancing runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The advance sale promises a large attendance for the benefit event.
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Corry Nurses Aulmanae Association
Corry Country Club
Freddie Elmers
Oslock ‘Tieketa
Lie Pilblie
Legion Parade Invites Merchants to Enter Floats
Timer C. Carrier Post No 395 American Legion invites local stores clubs societies and individuals to enter floats for the seventh annual Legionnaires rally parade set for Saturday evening June 12 in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The event plans a large procession with multiple corps bands and plenty of music and drive for merchant floats and decorated cars to join the festivities.
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Timer C. Carrier Post
American Legion
Legionnaires of Northwetern Pennsyvania
Cay
Recital delight at Prof Henry C Wilsons home audience cheers
An 82 year old Prof Henry C Wilson performed a refined piano recital at his Corry home before a large gathering of friends and former pupils. Keppel Tiffany and Mrs Blanche Keleher joined in a two piano selection. Harriet Cathers, eight, contributed in a piano group. The program featured works by Tchaikovsky Bach Chopin and Mendelssohn among others, highlighting Wilsons technique and interpretive depth. Mrs Keleher praised as artist and teacher while Tiffany and Keleher delivered polished performances.
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Henry C. Wilson
Corry
Wilsons
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Keleher
Chopin
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Oberon
Vavette Lehhach
Wilson Mr
Youth Is Drowned in Creek near Erie
Frederick Wolf aged 17 drowned in Gon neat Creek fifteen miles west of Erie after diving from a bridge with his 11 year old brother Russell and two companions. Firemen recovered the body. Officials believe cramps or wind-driven impact contributed to the drowning. The youth had just graduated from Union High School at Girarview. another drowning tragedy had occurred in the Erie district that week.
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United Press
Erie
Frederick Wolf
Gonneat Creek
Union High School
Girar
Russell
Wolf
Mola Death Deals Blow to Spanish Rebels
United Press reports that General Francisco Francoist forces suffered a major setback as General Mola was killed in action. Basque militants hailed the loss of a man they viewed as the strongest nationalist leader, while loyalist commanders named Jose firing Davila to oversee Basque and nationalist operations. News reached Bilbao as rebel counterattacks were planned in response to the upheaval. Business visitors Olin W. Bracken and Lynford Chase were noted in Burtato.
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Myoneh
Etrem Byatt Mola
Romibblic
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Franvigin Evence
al Matist
Jose Filel Davila
Mola
Bathaa
Bilbao
Aguirre
Biscay
Corry Opens New Auto Supply Store On Main Center
Corry greets a new auto supply store at the corner of Main and Center streets. Lester A. Lopus oversees the Western Auto Supply Company venture with claims of same price points and big buying power. Official opening day is Saturday with specials and promotions for the local community.
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Center Streets
L. A. Lopus
Corry
Storm
Lester A. Lopus
Min Hn Center
GC Kanon Ely
Jpnik
United States
Fopha
Iain An
Wish Lin Syell
Fries
Wonayit Vinaln Stoves
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