Corry Area Briefs and regional notes from June storm and events
A severe electrical storm near Corry caused minor service interruption impacting local customers briefly. A Dorset farmer, Frank Stamey, was killed by lightning near his barn. Retailers report a busy start to June with strong demand for warm weather apparel and sports gear. Ward’s reports auto output this week at 95 560 vehicles, up from last year. Dunkirk begins new electric rates saving residents about 8100 and businesses 1425. Corry mayor invites residents to Fourth of July events with a children’s athletic program, parade, water show and fireworks. Rex Theatre prizes unclaimed, $100 and $60 to be awarded next week.
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Dye
Corry
Conneaut
Ohio
Frank Stamey
Dorset
John G. Payne
the Journal
Ol City
Return to Bear Lake Homes to Spend Summer
Bear Lake residents plan summer visits and family gatherings with relatives in Rochester Indiana and Edinboro while local residents attend funerals, church events, and Memorial Day observances. The report notes multiple travelers, visitors, and a revival end at Niobe, plus community plans and local turnover.
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Bear Lake
Bear Hare
Leon Oalite
Rochester
Brocton
van &. Hawkins
Trace Price
Jamestown
Rose Evans
Ethna Crowe
Mary Bamny
Corry
Theodore Glatz
Leda Cooper
Mary Pullom
Clifford Pullom
Centerville
Charles Gardner
Lebanon
Ed Carr
R. Carr
Ge Tailers
Edgar Wilson
Cleo. Carr
Youngsville
Ivan E. Hawkins
Jol Miller
J. P Peterson
J. C. Man
J. E. Hawkins
Dwe, Leach
Arthur Lita
Rueslph Carlson
Gamestown
Board of Trustees
Virgil G. Custis
A. W. Perkins
Mayville
Little Doris
Ring
Waylaird
N. Y
Mrsing
Harold Bensink
Clymer
Leland Gardner
Utica
Fishermen report strong Hollow Lake catch after Canada voyage
Sherman party returning Sunday night from a Canadian trip reports excellent fishing at Hollow Lake. They describe the best fishing in 15 years and favorable weather contrasting with last week’s wet, cold conditions.
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Shérman
Canada
Hollow Lake
Sherman News
WPA Personnel Slashed At Erie Soldiers Home Project
Erie June headline reports Guy C Cleaver supervisor of the Erie WA district announced from his office that the entire morning shift of the WPA sewing project at Soldiers and Sailors Home will be dropped from the payroll effective Saturday. Cleaver says 65 employees including supervisors checkers and timekeepers will be dropped to meet the quota for the area. He adds that about 15 more will be dropped from the WEA construction rolls by June 19 to meet this period quota, though the quota may rise in a few months depending on Washington funds.
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Erie
Guy C. Cleaver
Erie WA
WPA
Cleaver
WEA
Washington
Camp Unallyi Opens July 7 For Six Weeks
The Erle Y M C A camp for boys named Unallyi will open July 7 and run six weeks. It marks the 29th year of operation with plans for 120 boys. Max Darone, boys work secretary, will direct, with Dr Norman Laffer as associate director. Northwestern Pennsylvania Hi Y clubs hold their training at Unallyi from June 23 to 29, directed by Elmer Wiseman district secretary.
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Max Darone
Erle Y. IM. C. A
Norman ©. Laffer
Northwestern Pennsylvania
Elmer Wiseman
Pin Ball Measure Approved in Erie City Council
Erie approves a new pin ball licensing ordinance sponsored by Mayor Charles R. Barker. Effective July 1, operators pay $15 per machine for the rest of the year and $25 annually thereafter. Unlicensed operation draws a $50 fine or 30 days in jail per violation.
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Erie Erie
Erie
Charles R. Barker
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Scene
Miss Lulu Hinckley of Panama spent the weekend at her home calling on friends. Miss Geraldine Cornish, a State College student, returned by plane to spend summer vacation with her parents. Lewellyn Evans of Buffalo recently vacationed with his parents.
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Lulu Hinckley
Panama
Geraldine Cornish
State College
E. B. Cornish
Lewellyn Evans
Buffalo
Harry Evans
Keeps Good Old Corry Journal on Shelf
Philadelphia June 8 regular reading of newspapers was urged by Dr William Lyon Phelps at Jefferson Medical College commencement. The emeritus English professor called a 3 cent newspaper one of the greatest aids to vitality and said interest beyond self helps combat despondency and extends life.
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Philadelphia
William Lyon Phelps
Yaie
Jefferson Medical College
Lincoln era substitute in Union Army found at Stoudsburg grave
Civil War records confirm a Pennsylvania boy named Private J. Summerfield Staples served as Abraham Lincoln's substitute in the Union Army. The stone marks Staples' grave in a cemetery at Stoudsburg, Pennsylvania.
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Abraham Lincoln
Pennsylvania
J. Summerfield Staples
Staples
Stoudsburg
Arrival of Livestock at Cornish Farm Iowa
Enoch Cornish Jr. owner reports 38 horses cattle and vehicles just arrived from Houghton farms in Iowa. The load trades for all kinds of livestock at Lotisville Road Will. CORNISH farm.
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Iowa
Lotisville Road
Will
Enoch
Cornish, Jr
Markets Stock EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOCK report
Market report covers cattle and hog prices with weights and terms, noting slow dealer trade but steady demand for good and choice cattle and about steady prices for vegetables and fruits. Commodities and stock listings from New York show irregular trading and firm bonds amid war uncertainty.
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East Buffalo
Euler
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
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Corry Building and Loan Association
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Guy M. Fish
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Boston Grille
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Park Steel
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