Just A Nod and Week in Review
International Nickel Company and subsidiaries report 1936 earnings per share and year comparisons. Public notices reference tax adjustments, Erie County payments, and employee wage data. Police investigate art theft, automotive plate changes, and a missing girl case. Railroad wrecks near Slivers Creek prompt injuries, plant production talks at Raymond Manufacturing, and local club meetings. A student half day follows Corry High’s Friday victory and community events.
Erie Casket workers vote for union representation
In Erie on March 14 about fifty percent plus one of 78 Erie Casket Company employees voted to join the Casket Company Local Union for collective bargaining. The vote, supervised by Dwight A. Blackmore of the NLRB, approved representation by the union over 28 exclusive bargaining rights with 18 voting no and four not casting ballots. The move follows a year of labor tensions that included police tear gas at the plant to stop a strike.
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Erie
Erie Casket Company
West 0Th Street
Casket Company
A. P.of L
W. Pitts Gilford
Gilford
Dwight A. Blackmore
Pittsburgh
National Relations
Erie Cashel Company
NLRB
Thesday
Moutl
Elle Casket ‘Company
District reports 568266 balance for Erie County district
Erie County Institutional District announced a February balance of 686266.75 to county commissioners. Over the first two months of 1940 the district spent 956951.51 of a 299640.28 budget with major costs at the Erie county home and care for children. Sixty-eight nine persons from Erie were in Warren State Hospital in January and February with several other facilities hosting residents. Nursing rates set at 1.00 for the first hour and 0.75 thereafter. registered nurses may be called through the Corry Nurses Alumnae Association.
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Erie
Mar
Erie County
Barton Kantian
Warren State Hospital
Fair Wew
Selinscrive
Wernersville
Diemons
Polis
Tome
The Story of Democracy by Hendrik Willem van Loon
Analysis of democracy’s development shows why modern democracies arise only in prosperous states and how early free communities failed under competing pressures. The passage discusses medieval roots, the rise of monarchy, lethargy, and the constant tension between democracy and the easier but perilous power of strong rulers. Copyright 1940 for Corry Evening Journal by NEA Service, Inc.
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Hendrik Willem van Loon
Iceland
Tee
Europe
Onal
Mand
Mohba
Republi
Corry
NEA Service, Inc
$1000 Verdict in Damage Case
In Erie on March 14 Judge Elmer L Evans ordered the city to pay Dora M Kalvelage 2909 Sassafras St $1000 for injuries from a February 1 1939 incident at 3rd and Sassafras. Kalvelage injured near where Evelyn Bates fell. Represented by Bernard T Foley she suffered a fractured hip and was treated five months at St Vincent's hospital. Plaintiff claimed sidewalk at 23rd and Sassafras unsafe.
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Erin
Mar
Elmer L. Evans
Erie
Dora M. Kiulveluge
Sassafras Street
3Rd
Sassafras Streets
Kalvelage
Evelyn Bates
Bernard T. Foley
St. .Vincent's Hospital
23Rd
Unclear OCR Quiz Answers Listed by The Hammer and Sietefe
Fragmented text shows quiz answers from a 4 page by The Hammer and Sietefe. Items include wind instrument Frankie George Washington Princeton and Dallas related references. Likely a reader quiz page with answers scattered across lines.
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Topay
Frankie
George Washington
Princeton
Cleveland Democraty
Texas
United States Housing Authority
Market Signals amid Mixed Stocks in Early New York Session
United Press report from New York on March 14 notes irregular stock movement in dull trading during the first hours, with noon close averages showing mixed performance. Key names cited include American Can, Anaconda, Bethlehem, Boeing, Chrysler, General Electric, General Motors, International Paper, Montgomery Ward, and Standard Oil, among others, reflecting varied activity across industries. Pittsburgh produce markets also show steady wholesale pricing on apples, grapes, and cabbage, with notes on specific varieties and crates in demand.
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United Press
New York
Sesson
Melon Tower
Fim
American Gan
American Smalers
Anaconda Ae BR Atlantic Refining
Auburn Auto
Bethleher Lied
Bendix Aviation
Boeing
Cris
Chrysler
Columbia Gas
Consolidated Oil
Continental Gan
Generil
General Matera International Wickel
Kennewott
Montgomery Ward
National Bison
National Dairy New Fork
Eucifie
Paramaunt Penna
Stendard
Gail
Studebiker
Pittsburgh
Demann
Rome
Jan Virginia
West Virginia
Penna
Texas
Don
Toho Rucsep
Crates Florida Bhs
Aweet Pelutces Scoadys NM
Ie M
It Jersey
Ype
Hampers
N.C. Puerta Ricans
Del
Carlet
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International Nickel Company and Subsidiaries
Heh, Pratt
Penhylvania
James
Harrisburg
Goveman
Art Wuomobile
James Nevils
Bas Chueh Street
William Swan
National Forge and Ordnance Company
Tavine
Warren
Ofinanae
Pennsylvania
Betty Dunbar
East South Street
Fetter
Plarns
Concord Butting
Slivers Creek
J. Coe
John R Friend
Bfg
Edward W. Feldt
Inquisitors Club
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Mr. Feldt
Corry High School
Afernoon
Millcreek
Hiltire
Corry Boy
Frederik
Genter Atrects
Wilor
Tve Tenderleat Tea Company
Company
Burpee
Smiths Garden
Florida
West Palm Beach
Fla
Atlantic Refining Company
Todlsy
The
Citizens National Bank of Corry
Jersey
Cresmilne
Elmview Jersey Parm
AKAM
Center St. C.C
Gizzin
Chas. Myers - Lyle E
Wilcox
Dorry
Dial
Starr
Wiggers Sane
Insurance and Surety Oills
Call Ae Shin Miromobile ieaUrte
Auer Agency
Rachael L. Clough
Fgh Ave
Union City
Journal Box
Mal
Marine
Finance CO
Marine Bank
Bae Grie
DODGE
C. Christensen Motors
Plymouth
Eee
Tony Jackson
Stella Shoppe
W. Main Si
Necttical
Davis Radio Lab
Murphy's I
Brockman
Western Auto Associate
Berroudy
Alvin G Seonink
Clymer
Mosher’s Musical Shop
Blakeslee Brothers
Rowe 4
Spar
Janeburg
Soul Farm
South Erie Slaughter House
Glenwood Park
Thompson's
Colry
Payne Sales Stables
Greenville
Payne
KASCO
Apex Fedd & Seed Store
Guernsey
Howard Crosby
Columbus
B.C
Xoon
James Nelson
Calumpus Fivenue
Litz
Ward's
Nealy New Gi
Sr Lee
Johm Sawchum
R. D
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Spencer's Cash Mills
Cal
C. Christensen
Ford
John Deere
Guy M. Fish
Spartansburg
Cale Dresser
South Center St. Allar
Doane's
Lanston's
Phoenix
Corry Dinor
South Center St
Washington
Good America
OWL
West Main St
Phoenix Grill
East Main Street
M. Cohen
Adleiness
J. Hy
Shernom
Suuntly
West Pleasant
Sevancroom
Center Street
South Center
Connell
Cemy
Tollawat
Sina
Carry
County of Erie
State of
Main Sue
Hollie Land Company
Ainin Street
Rigtat
Mullen
Alice Ethel Petersom
Mortgane
Recorder of Deeds of
Brie
County
West Siaith
York Steels
Wad
Erle County
West Smith Schooi
Colne Pegerves
Sandburg
Cony
Eririte
Peiladelpeta
Aghy
University of Pennsylvania Christian Axtoc TyLion
Will Core
Housemeber
Snarwin Milleree
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Snatiishoul
Ibn
William
Aly
Guthrie
Nilliereekes
Cole
Spa
Jed Tuer
Anarming
Savini
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