Design and history of the American flag on Flag Day
The article traces flag design evolution from 1777 and 1815 acts to add stars for new states, noting Hawaii and Alaska potential changes. It covers Arizona’s 1912 addition, Taft’s 1912 proportions, and the myth of Betsy Ross while detailing the flag’s origins, symbolism, and the impracticality of expanding stars as states grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hawaii
Alaska
Arizona
Taft
St. George
St. Andrew
Washington
Exindson
de- Weis
Francis Hopkinson
New Det
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files June 1929
Stockholders of Corry Hospital Association re elected the existing board for the ensuing year. Andrew Paulson named president of the Erie County Volunteer Firemen and Stan ford Hose Company listed among attendees. A small fire at Carry Motor Sales caused minor damage. Harry Ingram suffered facial burns at Standard Automatic Products. A garage break in on North Center Street saw tires and goods stolen. Historical note outlines evolution of U S flag design from 15 stripes and 15 stars to 13 stripes with a star per state after 1818.
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Fhe Corry Hospital Association
Gonvering
O. W. Bracken
F. Brown
Alston
Ralph E. Larson
J. J
Marlones
J. & Mount
L. W. Olds
A. Shea
V. Stewart
S. G. Sweet
M O, Waller
Andrew Paulson
Gary
Erie County
Volun*teer Firemen’s Association
Waterford
Stanford Hose Company
O. F. Price
Roy, Rickerson
C. A. Pain
Mr. Paulson
Fie
Carry Motor Sales Company
Clinton Street
Harry Ingram
Concord Street
Standard Automatic Products Company
Ingram
Vermont
Kentucky
Congress
Gen- Brees
Compensation Awards Top List in City Hall Hearings
In a Buffalo compensation court session at City Hall, 61 cases were settled. Awards included Albert Black $2500 for left hand injury, Eugene Anderson $350 for finger injuries, Herbert Smith $600 for facial disfigurement, Ward Schmitt $900 for facial disfigurement, Louis Gagliano $300 for facial disfigurement, Lydia Guiffreda $40, and smaller weekly sums from $16.66 to $28 to claimants nearing return to work. Referee Bart Oddo oversaw the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamumsuni
Albert Black
Bart Odio
Buffalo
Eugene Anderson
Niagara Blower Company
Herbert Smith
Io Ward Schmitt
City Light Department
Louis Gagliano
Lydia Guiffrida
Oddo
Beaver Meadows Faces Water Crisis After Reservoir Drying
Beaver Meadows a 3800 resident town in eastern Pennsylvania loses water from its Citizen Water Company reservoir for six hours after a dry spell. Hazleton Water Co demands 5000 for services and threatens to cut supply if not paid. Health Officer cites mine cave-ins changing rock strata as a possible cause.
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Balelun
Fay
Beaver Meadows
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Hazleton
Citizens Company
Thomas Williams
Corryite quiz memory test prompts readers for answers
A fragmented classroom style page asks Corryites to rate memory and complete questions on history geography and language. It lists names and places such as Gerhard Bister a fugitive Communist a Polish ship and mentions Capt John Alcock and Lt Arthur Whitson Brown. It also references Canasta can late 19th to 20th century civic leaders and college commencement memoirs including Emerson College in Boston and Kent State University.
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Gerhard Bister
U. S
Mohammed
John Alcock
Arthur Whit
son-Brown
Senate
Hickenlooper
Corryite
Columbus
Kent State University
Allegheny College
Meadville
Richard Ossbacher, Jr
Richard Rosbacher
West Church Street
Phi Beta Kappa
Barbara Jane Brown
H. J. Brown
North Center Street
Emerson College
Boston
William J. Scott
William G. Scot
East Wayne
M Bach-T
Judge Extends Frierace Track Suit Indefinitely
Judge Burton R. Laub orders indefinite continuation of equity suit by 39 West 26th Street and Pittsburgh Avenue residents against AL Sonnell and Carl Mayr claiming a West 28th Street midget auto racing track is a nuisance. The $125,000 track, built last summer, was set to open Tuesday.
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ERIM
Burton R. Laub
West 26Th Street
Pittsburgh Avenue
AL Sonnell
Carl Mayr
West 28Th Street
Erie car collision suit seeks $10000 damages
Edward Heyer Jr of North Girard sues Kathryn E Meming as administratrix of Launcélot Meming estate alleging permanent back injuries from a May 14 1948 rear end collision on Route 20 east of Girard. Plaintiff claims Heyer was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by John DeHoog when Meming’s car struck the rear of the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Heyer, Jr
North Girard
Kathryn E. Meming
Launcélot
Michael Meming
Girard
Young “Heyer
Coltiston
Heyer
John DeHoog
Fleming
Changes in Pennsylvania Railroad Schedules at Corry
Three PRR passenger trains through Corry will be moved up one hour, with the Corry-Or City train also shifting. Effective June 26, Eastbound No. 970 departs 6:25 a.m., No. 580 at 8:32 a.m., Westbound No. 58 at 8:17 a.m. The Ol City line train leaves at 6:25 a.m. and the evening arrival from Ol City is 7:02 p.m. All times reflect daylight saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
Corry-Or City
Ol City
Elyen
Three Graduates in Si Edward's Ceremony
Mary Sullivan received a special achievement award at the Si Edward's graduation ceremony. Prizes for top religion marks went to Mary Kathleen Koestner John Pitzgerald Joyce Nichols Rita Downey Adeline Ross John and James Burkherl Laurel McGraw Marlene Moll Anthony Amorasso Patrick McGraw Kenneth Williams Dorothy Sarnicki. Charles Cominessy won the parish contest for the Bishop Gannon altar day. Chester Hyots placed third in a state science contest. Miss Sullivan's essay Why Democracy Works placed third in the state. The hymn Prayer Perfect preceded benediction, Alma Mater, and recessional. Alumni reception followed with punch sandwiches relished and cake. The Bay Spring Pour performed and dancing ended the affair.
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Ceetuearing
PAE Uab
Mary Sullivan
Miss Foley
Mary Kathleen Koestner
John Pitzgerald
Joyce Nichols
Rita Downey
Adeline Ross
John
Chester Hyots
Bay
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Gorry Evening Journal
Hie
Bnt
Hiok
F. L. Weeks
Gerald Parsons
North Cerner Street
Turner
Quality Men’‘s Store
Olympic
Gaberdines of
Claudius
Britain
Aplar Newell
Corryites
Auer Agency
General Insurance
J. Paul Pizor
N. Center St
Dial
the National Bank OF Corry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Kramer’s
MR. Kronenfeld
Kramer
Masts Store
Erie
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Marlin Mack
Dorothy Miller
J. H. Miller
Nancy Hammond
W. W. Hammond
West Frederick Street
Kent
Tire Sale
CLM Tvs A Cae
Soma
Alto
Jjetine
W. W. Waterhouse
W. South St
Corry, Pa
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