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Corry Adopts City Commission Government in 1914
Corry adopted a commission form of government in December 1914 under a new Third Class City law. John B. Patterson became mayor with four commissioners heading departments. notable appointees included L. Alexander as Commissioner of Accounts and Finance and C. F. Brown as Street and Public Improvements chief. The reform centralized legislative power and aimed for efficient city management amid extensive public works and financial oversight.
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Corry
Concord Street
Center Street
Franklin
Benator Clark
Cor FY
John B. Patterson
Patterson
L. Alexander
C.F. Brown
Mr. Brown
Frank ©. Howard
Gerry T. Kineald
Kineald
William H. Postlethwait
Postlethwait
Nevin R. Dickson
First Avenue
Malin
Neer Uicison
G. M. Ream
Ream
Blaine Kincaid
W. ©. Powell
A. L. Wales
Corny
Commission
Ferdinand Stevens
Stevens
Andrew Paulson, Jr
Stanford Hose Company
B. B. Vogut