Twenty Years Ago In Journal Pilea June 11 1926
Twenty years ago highlights include Corry’s entry in the Western Pennsylvania Woman's Golf Association semi finals at Cambridge Springs with Mrs. Roy Larson facing Mrs. B H King. Police advance street safety measures in the business district and a $12,000 Community Chest budget is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Gasler celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary at 123 East Frederick Street after moving from Columbus eight years ago. Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge members travel to Lottsville to confer degrees on eight candidates. The Rinky Dinks win their second straight game, 20 to 6 over Shields' All Stars, aiming to extend their dominance against Spartansburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Pilverside
Cambridge Springs
C. Roy
Larson
B. H. King
Oliver Gasler
East Frederick Street
Columbus
Shields’ All Stars
Spartansburg
Rinkies
The
Stars
Automobiles reshape the physician’s round trips
In a 1908 era debate, doctors argued over cars versus horses for field work. Some insisted the horse and buggy remained practical until machinists could assist. others claimed the auto vastly improved speed and accessibility. By then many physicians already used cars, and the trend showed doctors making about 947 trips yearly, with totals varying by practice location.
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F. A. Sweey
Wakonda
South Dakota
Journal of the
American Medical Association
W. ©.Clarke
Cairo
Ilinois
Joseph B. Esrle
Greenville
S. C
Harry
Answers to a Vintage Quiz From Classifieds Page
This item presents a set of trivia questions from a newspaper’s classified page. Questions cover coal strike rates, eel biology, geological periods, women in the U S military, Spermbaja, global opposite regions, the Scopes trial location, Henry Horatio Stimson’s cabinet role, quinine source tree bark, and the meaning of the word Rex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
U. S
Cael
United States
Henry K. Stimeon
Herbert Hoover
Rex
Congregation Honors Rev H Harris for Doctorate
The United Brethren in Christ congregation in Chittols honored Rev H Ray Harris on Sunday after he earned a Doctor of Divinity from Lebanon Valley College. Carl Benton and Guy Bennink led a tribute with a Bulova wristwatch gift valued at 150 dollars and inscriptions of appreciation. Mrs Harris and daughter Helen Rae received red rose garlands as he thanked the church for fourteen years of pastoral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Harris
Congrégation of the United Brethren In Christ Chittols
H. Ray Hatrig
Lebanon Valley Colege
Carl Benton
Guy Bennink
Rey. Harris
Harris
Chimney Collapse Shuts Washington Junior High School
In Jamestown on November 11 a 40 foot chimney at Washington Junior High School was struck by a bolt and damaged by rain. The school closed as Olson Construction workers began tearing down the stack which could not be toppled due to its weight and position.
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Jamestown
Gue
Washington
Juniat
Olson, Construction Company
Building Chimney Demolition Undergoes Brick by Brick Removal
The center of the building is unused as scaffolding covers three sides and bricks are lowered through a chute. A wooden platform shields the roof while tarpaulins cover holes from bricks falling into upper rooms and hallways.
Bradford Air Line Opens New York Flight Route
Water flowed into a section where repainting had begun as covers were not yet in place. Bradford’s new airfield at Mt Altory hosted the first Bradford to New York flight by the Airab Company of New York, marking the opening of service. the new airfield awaits full operation.
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Bradford
New York
Air «Ab Company of
Airield
Mt. Altory
Veto decision looms as Trump faces June 13 deadline
The article notes President Trump may veto or approve the Case permanent strike control bill by Wednesday June 13. Advisers split on the move with some urging a veto to regain labor support and others urging approval to avoid losing non-labor backing. It traces veto history from Andrew Jackson to Roosevelt and Cleveland, explaining how later presidents faced broader government involvement and private pension bill vetoes.
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Truman
House
Senate
White House
Andrew Jackson
Helms
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Crash Starts Blaze at Gasoline Station Mayville
June 11 a car driven by Richard C Slater traveling south on West Lake road left the road and knocked over a gas pump at a Mayville service station owned by L Gorman opposite Chau tauqua Institution main gate. The crash damaged the car, shattered windows, and caused lines to fatten. Passenger Bernard Skulski suffered shock and injuries. both men and the station owner helped Chautauqua volunteer fire department quell the blaze.
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Mayville
Richard C. Slater
West Lake
L. Gorman
Chautauqua Institution
Bernard Skulske
Skalski
Chautauqua Volunteer Fire Department
Cellophane Pioneer in U.S. Candy Packaging
The candy industry led in cellophane use from an overwrap on candy boxes to broader applications and eventually wrapping individual hard candies, marking a pioneering shift in packaging materials and methods.
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United States
Divorce Granted for Judge Kitts Wife in Erie
A Erie paper records that June 11 a decree granted to Mary Jane Hits on grounds of desertion by Judge Miles B. Kitts. The 23 year marriage ended after repeated threats to leave. The decree filed April 6, 1944, notes desertion on March 21, 1984, by the judge who did not return. Mrs Kitts said he contributed no support since separation. Attorneys Sthroeck and Dunn represented parties. Kitts, former Erie mayor, served 10 years on the Erie county bench and later became a justice of the peace for Fairview township, Ayronia.
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Erie
Miles B. Kitts
Mary Jane Hits
Nidge Ele? B. Evans
Pitts
Ubed
Witte
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Journal Pilea
Elty Inet
Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge
Lottsville
Lottsville Lodge
Dozer
Medical Society of Tha State of Pennsylvants
U.S. Army
U. S. Army
Corry, Pal
Heiman Jewelers
Kitts
Esata
Mae Miracle Pant
G. C. Murphy CO
the National Bank OF Corry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Peem
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Progress
DEN
Insylvania
Somone
Esenot
Ten
Peaunnus
Corr
Commonwealth OF
Suoen Cuaurar
Commence
Blue Boy
Empire State Peas
van Camps Pork & Bea
Empire State
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