Boy Scout Troop Growth Planned in City District
The Southeastern district council reports progress with the Boy Scout organization expanding to four troops within a few years. A new U B troop committee led by E V McClintock prepares for a formal charter with the United Church for a fourth troop. Floyd Dougherty will be scoutmaster, Robert Fleming as assistant. An overnight camp and district rally are planned, with the summer meetings to pause until late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Bcouk
United
Ongst Ehureh
Smvial
U. B. Hate
E. V. McClintock
Rev. H.R. Harris
Gerald Agley
Barton Smith
J. Bet Johnsin
Charles Hughes
G. T. Jergman
John Currier
Stanley ‘anTassel
Crosby Bush
Floyd Dougherty
Robert Fleming
Pittefield
Brouhers
Boy Scout
U. B
Union City
Ave
Red Cross War Relief Drive Nears One-Quarter Goal
Corry Red Cross continues war relief efforts though Chapter reorganization slows progress. About one quarter of the 1200 dollar quota has been subscribed and churches are urged to take a special offering on the upcoming Sunday June 30. Local officials name WW Hovehiton and Orry M Hillburg in roles as drive leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Red Cross
Hovehiton
Cor
Cory Chajiter
Orry M. Hillburg
Ted
WW Trinpler
Bulgaria seeks return of Dobrudja to Bulgaria
Bullets report Bulgaria formally asked Romania to return the former province of Dobrudja. French cruisers reached Jebane port in Syria. The British admiralty announced the submarine Tettarch torpedoed a German transport of about 8000 tons off southern Norway. Bombay port in India remained closed to shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
la Tribuna
Sofia
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Iis
Dobrudjn
London
Admiralty
Norway
Simla
India
Bombay
Nine Prizes Awarded At End Of City Bike Parade
Nine prizes were awarded for the most elaborately decorated bicycles as the annual bicyste parade concluded through the downtown business district with thirty five entries. Prizes went to Norma Jean May, Paul Quinlisk, and Robert Warton for first to third. Additional prizes honored other decorators and the oldest bicycle, with Rex Theater tickets given to all remaining competitors. The event was sponsored by Montgomery Ward and several hardware and service stores, judged by Mayor Hop er, Orrin Hillbure and Lawrence Davison, and inspected by Police Chief Flanigan at City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean May
Concord Street
Paul Quinlisk
Washington Street
Robert Warton
North Center Street
Maxine Montgomery
East South Street
Donald Cox
Park Street
Norman’ Street
Don Dickenson
West Wayne Street
Roland Proctor
Sex
Fred Long
Katheryn
Spartansburg
Rex Theater
Montgomery Ward
Guignon's Hardware
Deane's Hardware
Western Auto Associate
Ace Auto Store
Nazis reach Bayonne on Spanish coast line
June 28 report from a German military communique says German motorized troops reached Bayonne and the Spanish frontier in accordance with the Franco German armistice. The statement claims the entire Channel coast and Atlantic coast of France are now in German possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
Te Ae
Sealin
Aigha
Spanish
Channel
Const
Arantie
France
Soviet move into Romania after ultimatum acceptance
Soviet air and motorized units advanced into Bessarabia and Bukovina after King Carol II agreed to cede two Romanian territories. Planes landed at Kishinev Cernovite and Cetatea Alba while motorized units reached all three cities. A war council was formed as speculation swirled about possible Hungarian and Bulgarian territorial claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. &. Stevens
Bress Stall
Bucharest
Rumania
Red Army
Bessarabia
Bukoviny
Carol II
Kish- Iney
Cernowite
Cetatea-Alba
Russia
Carol
Four Bank Robbers Sought After Reigelsville Heist
An intensive manhunt spread across eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey for four bandits who robbed the Reigelsville Wations Bank, escaping with 10 000 to 15 000 dollars. Police pursued leads from bank officials and customers, noting a getaway car with New Jersey plates. Authorities had warned of a planned holdup tied to a payroll delivery at the Relgel Paper Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reigelsville
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Reigelsville Wations Bank
Relgel Paper Company
Aged Man Dies Fall At Spartansburg
Washington June A President Roosevelt said he would be glad to discuss foreign affairs with Wendell Willkie if the Republican nominee participates in a conference. Complications from a fractured hip dogged S. B. Snapp aged 93 of the Spartansburg area, who fell at his daughter’s home on June 4 and died at Corry hospital after being moved there. He was born in March 1847 and lived in Spartansburg most of his life, later residing with his daughter Mrs Ray Ehghart. He leaves a son FW Snapp of Olean and two other daughters Mrs Myron Hayes of North East and Mrs B L Hott Puller of Spartansburg. Funeral services will be held in Spartansburg at 2 p.m. DST Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Wendell Ur
Willkie
Republian
Willie
Commonwealth & Southern
S. B. Snapp
Spartansburg
Corry
F. D. Wetherbee
Britton Run
Corry Hospital
Iltte Hope
BL Hott Puller
City Bans Fireworks After Detonations Last Night
Fireworks are banned here after scattered detonations were reported. Chief John D. Flanigan announced the prohibition on possession sale and use with fines for violations. Since the ban the city has seen few incidents and the measure has general approval. Residents are urged to observe the ban. A statewide ban exists and New York will adopt a similar law this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
John D. Flanigan
New York State
Willkie Rose to Political : Only 6 Weeks of Active Willkie Rose to Political
Wendell Willkie began taking six weeks off from his New York business to campaign for president. In 42 days he toured, spoke, and drew attention as a serious potential candidate. He shunned routine duties and pursued an increasing public profile as a critic of the New Deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Ronald G. van Tine
United Press
Philadelphia
Napoleon
Wendell
Lewis Willkie
New York
Nominnatios
United
Indiana
Shers
Crash Victims Remain In Serious Condition
Former Corry resident Hugh Damon 44, of Cutting, remains in St Vincent's Hospital Erie in serious condition after an automobile crash near North East Tuesday. Companion Carl Kipblack, B, Wattaburg, unconscious and in critical condition at Haniel Hospital, was involved when the car left Station Beat curve one mile south of North East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Erie Hospital
North East
Carry
Erie
Hugh Damon
Cutting
St. Vincent's Hosepital
Carl Kipblack
Wattaburg
Haniel Hospital
Fils Conditien
Sonth
Inquest Open On Deaths Of Two Erie Men
Dr Charles R Leone deputy coroner continued investigation into deaths of William Casler 71 and Ralph Black 28 both killed when roofing scaffolding collapsed at Fred Cali s Erie home. Casler died instantly his neck broken and Black died in Hamet hospital. Casler funeral planned for Saturday 11 am Davison funeral home burial Pine Grove cemetery Black memorial at Nelson funeral home Eric Saturday 2 40 pm interment in Laurel Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Leone
William I Casler
Ti Garry
Ralph E
Corry
Éurover
Gems
Black, & Nephew
Caster
Anporsry
Eric In
Hamet Hospital
Casler
Davison Funeral Home
Piny Grove
Black
Nelaon Fuineral
Eric Satwus
O'Clonte
Taurel Hut
Cam
Willkie Gains Slip Through Late Delegation Split
Pennsylvania delegates sway Willkie on a technicality during the Republican convention as Taft supporters press for votes. The room is barred to reporters while leaders argue over support and a drawn out split emerges amid party maneuvering. Gas rates rise as court allows a temporary increase set to take effect July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Gates
Peoples, Natural Gas Co
Pennsylvsaia Superior Court
Willkie Nomination Surges on Sixth Ballot at Philadelphia
Republican convention in Philadelphia backs Wendell Willkie after six ballots. Dewey and other top rivals withdraw or shift support as Pennsylvanians caucus, with Willkie set to accept later. Martin as chair, Willkie plans a modest address at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Wille
United States
Philadelphia
McNary Favored as Vice President for Willkie Nominee
Philadelphia June 28 Senate Republican Leader Charles I. McNary of Oregon was named by GOP leaders as a preferred vice presidential running mate for Wendell Willkie of New York. Willkie sought a western, prominent Republican to balance the ticket though he did not insist on McNary. Other potential candidates included Gov. John W. Bricker, Gov. Ralph H. Garr, Hanford MacNider, Sen. Robert A. Taft, and Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg, who indicated disinterest or potential runs. Murphy announced his candidacy for vice president, touted as best vote-getter for the convention, while Thomas E. Dewey was out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Precy
Philadelphia
Pennivania
Wendell
Willie
Willitie
Pennsylvania
Fort
Arthur Hoames
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Wille
James
George Wharton Pepper
National
Marion Margery Beranton
Allegheny County
William Lawrence
United Press
Wendell L. Willkie
The
Post
H. Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Francis P. Murphy
Rep
Dewey Short
Missouri
Chase. McNary
Oregon
Lyle C. Whlhon
Republican Party
Wendell L Willkie
Indiana
New York
United States
Thomas E Dewey
New You
Robert A
Oia
Hammon
Foxes
Pennsylvaiia
Willlie Gai
Willy
Willkie
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Roosevelt
Delogwies
Wilbee
Willie Onte
McNary
Senate
Charles I. McNary
Repubican
Wendell J. Willkie
Ingisna
John W. Bricker
Oho
Obe
Vie
Ohet
Ohio
Ralph H. Garr
Colorado
Jers
Hanford MacNier
Iowa
American Legion
Tuk
Robert A. Tall
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Murphy
William J. Britton
Republican State Committee
Dnile
General shortage of skilled labor in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg July 2 Labor Secretary Lewis Ge Hines said that while shortages affect certain trades, the general shortage of skilled workers in Pennsylvania will grow. An analyst's review of state employment service rolls shows skilled laborers crucial to industry and national defense, with about 4 000 machinists and related workers needed as industrial output rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wma
Harrisburg
Thdilsky
Lewis Ge. Hines
Pennsylvania
Fhd Steel
Otter
Tn Ab
Nnational
Britain will not seek peace says Chamberlain in war cabinet
London June 28 Neville Chamberlain in the five man war cabinet said Britain is just beginning the struggle and will not seek peace. He asserted the country holds the cards in hand and that peace negotiations would be a grave misstep. He warned disunity would not be tolerated as Germany presses its war effort. Meanwhile Indiana governor John S. Hume died Tuesday as Arthur H. Jumer arrived from Philadelphia to serve in a ceremonial role alongside political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warry Flory
United Press
United Froxs
London
Neville Chamberlain
War Cabinet
Britain
James Ait Jutes
Indiana
Arthur H. Jumer
Philadelphia
Sh Bia
John
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ath Boy Scout
BOY Scout Organization
U. B. Church
Tol District Council
Pittsfield
RED Cross Fund
War Relief Fund
Bulletins
Beirut
Syria
Jebaness
G. O.P
Sparta
G80. P
Wall Street
New York Sonsklared
C .Willide
Commonwealth
Souther
Winlkle
Campalgr
Platforma
New Deal
W. H. Casler
Ralph E, Black
Dewey
Chamberlain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!