Arm of Justice Twenty Years Ago and Prohibition Debate
A fragmented local column blends reminiscence on past law enforcement with a discussion of federal prohibition policy. It notes May Wightman’s medical clearance for West Penn Hospital placement, a death in Corry, and mentions public figures Lindbergh and local social scenes. The piece critiques press scrutiny and urges privacy through a humorous, period voice.
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May Wightman
Corry High School
Hite
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Prank Weeks Injured in Bicycle Fall at Local Meet
Prank Weeks fell from a bicycle Friday afternoon and suffered two broken ribs and a dislocated finger. A Hogiembourg ble tourist car arrived from Dunk yesterday, bringing the Shelton prothens who competed in several events at the athletic meet.
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Hogiembourg
Shelton Prothens
Game of Correct English by W L Gordon
Puzzle style language questions test English usage and pronunciation. It asks what is wrong with phrases such as it is colder than you think and frequent as both verb and adjective, plus mispelled words and verbs with accent rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gordon
Prom what ja linen made
A list of yesterday’s quiz answers notes questions about linen origin, burial place of Shakespeare, signing date of the Declaration, Greek beauty goddess, and Georgia’s capital with terse responses and a separate answer section.
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Prom
Georgia
Beauty of Irish Place Names
A note on Irish place names with examples such as Carrickma cross Cloonaghmnre Lisnashurragh Corymeela Kilala Lidoonyarna Aueroom Coirinaestierry Clonn Kilts Drnishars Fsehange highlighting their distinct forms and sounds.
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Carrickmacross
Cloonaghmnre
Lisnashurragh
Corymeela
Kilala
Lidoonyarna
Aueroom
Hit and run victim dies in Ridgway tragedy
Ridgway, June 12 James English, 49, was struck by an unknown auto near We Fish Pond Park Sunday evening and died at 4 45 PM Monday at Bill County General Hospital. Funeral will be at Sheffield. Widow Annie Neha Neo of Wilcox and three sons survive. Door handle fragment lodged in victim’s brain aided police in the hit and run case. Coroner S Ly McCabe of Jolson to preside, six Ridgway residents named as jurors. Inquest set for later this week.
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Ridgway
James English
Magilshi
Wilcox
Milin
Dre S. Ly McCabe
Jolson Init
Hille County
Sisty
Benjamin Files Ltter
Dudlay Nagle
George Burhitns
Matiloe Cassiams
M.A. Madison
Hector McDonald
Wilcox Tollay Whee
Our Gang Comedy At Rex Theatre In Corry
The Tocel Our Gang comedy produced by Attle Peggy Eames will be shown at the Rex theatre tonight and tomorrow night. It was filmed on the Rex stage and city streets with a cast of children and is scheduled for exclusive showing in Corry.
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Tocel
Our Gang
Peggy Eames
la Corry
Rex Theatre
Corry
A Problem A Day Riddle and The Parallels
A garbled puzzle text presents a riddle about pure and alloy parts. It asks which part is pure versus alloy and includes arithmetic hints. The fragment mentions yesterday's answer, a squared radius, soils, and multiple arithmetic steps leading to a final square root and multiplication result.
Fairport Road Project to Proceed Despite Budget Shortfall
Erie county commissioners announced Fairport Road in North East township will be built this year using funds from an alternative source, likely gasoline tax revenue, after initial allocations fell from 9101,000 to 936,000. The plan avoids a year-long delay despite the reduced state aid.
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Erie
Joseph Rogan
Ail Moucoun
Fairport
Warlur
Wien
Cormissioners
Golden Links Class Election Nears New Officers Named
The final meeting of the Golden Links Class at Mecho district church was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Irving Young. Thirty-one members attended, electing Mrs. Earl Hasbrouck president for the coming year along with Mae Blair secretary C Johnson treasurer Rosene Dearing. A picnic plans were announced for Tuesday, May 25, at Mrs. Lesh Reed's home on West Smith Street, with a refreshment period and committee roles assigned. The class adjourned to meet in September.
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Hi Golden Links
Irving Young
Onde
Earl Hasbrouck
Elice
Yue
Mae Blair
C. Tohnson
Rosene Dearing
Woman dies after assault by Black man in Pittsburgh
Mrs. Mary Mulvihill, 75, died at South Side Hospital after an incident in the neighborhood. The Allegheny County coroner reports she was assaulted by a Black man. Wilbert Rose, 40, was held in jail on charges related to the case.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Mary MulVilhill
South Side
Alleghen C County
Wilbert Rose
WeKro
Mulvihillie
Mulvififil
All Star Ranger Girls Travel To Grove City For Game
The All Star Ranger Girls played here last night and left this morning for Grove City for a game this afternoon They will return tomorrow to face Bobby Burns at Warren on Thursday afternoon Local interest notes include James Brazzi entertaining at a joint dinner for service club members from Warren Jamestown Titusville Ridgway and Warren Rotarians The Presbyterian Young People will meet with Union City youths Friday evening A garage rear North Cent street was broken into tires and other items stolen No trucks were damaged and few clues were left A new cement sidewalk front of A M Lil shop noted Union City correspondent reported two Corry men arrested for reckless driving and ordered to pay 50 to borough treasurer
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All Star Ranger Girls
Grove City
Parte
Bobby Burns
Warren
Warren Times
Jamés Brazi
Jameston
Titusville
Ridgway
Latus
Rotarians and Sons
Service Club
Gerald Parsons
North Cent Street
Union City
Re ‘Times
Loval
Mrs Tunney Recovers From Illness in Berlin
Mrs James J Tunney has fully recovered from an illness. Surgeon Dr A W Meyer said she is well and sound after their second visit to Mrs Tunney on Brioni Island in the Adriatic. He expects further improvement in a few weeks.
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Tunney
Berlin
James J. Tunney
A. W. Meyer
Hier
He United Preas
Meyer
Brioni Island
Adriatic
Erie County farmers invited to visit Pennsylvania State College
Erie County farmers are invited to visit the Pennsylvania State College on Thursday evening and Friday for a mass meeting and tours of the farm aid experimental station grounds. About thirty boys from Erie County will participate in judging activities at the college, representing local vocational schools and youth groups. The 280 mile trip promises interesting scenery for attendees.
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Bue County
Pennsylvania State College
Riday
Erle County
Erie
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