Reduction in age to 65 brings increase in transfers
In early 1940 the Corry office reports 43 residents aged 65 69 moved from general to old age assistance. January through March totals show Erie County and Corry district transfers reaching 343 with 33 cases still pending. Overall two months into 1940 total transfers reach 14 400 persons and save about 883 000 monthly, approaching 1 000 000 yearly, due to state funding shifts and old age assistance coverage.
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Department of Poole
Erie County
Cory
Somme
Boiler Blast Kills Six in Guthery Apartment Fire
A Charlotte blaze caused by a basement boiler explosion swept the Guthery three story building killing six and injuring dozens. Firemen rescued many occupants as winds fanned the flames in the brick structure. damage exceeds 100000 with several residents critically hurt.
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Sede Ond
Use Ould
Fremen
Gharlope
Orick
Toronto
Ont
Ware
Avonmore
Hitt Dewald
William Gifford
Press Agent Emanuel Eisenberg Dies In New York Plane Crash
Emanuel Eisenberg a leading New York press agent was found on a New Jersey shore after a Piper Cub crash off the Statue of Liberty. Police believe a mid air struggle with the pilot over control led to the disaster during a sight seeing flight from Floyd Bennett Field. A name tag and other clues aided identification as investigators piece together the frenzied sequence above lower Manhattan.
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United Press
NEW York
Emanuel Eisenberg
New York Bay
Eisenberg
New Jersey
Tigi
Floyd Bennett Field
Contol
Joseph Rosemarin
Coee
Lsenberg
Bayonne
N. J
Lessto
Hestoarin
Lower Manhattan
Financial District
Liquor Control Building Nears Completion in Harrisburg
United Press reports in Harrisburg that a new million dollar Liquor Control Building will be officially completed next week. The licensing division’s equipment and files will move to the new structure beginning March 21 and be ready for business March 25.
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Bard Buildine
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Fies
World
German steamer La Coruna scuttled after interception
The German steamer La Coruna of 7414 tons was scuttled by its crew after being intercepted by a British warship. The crew was rescued, and the vessel set afire. this marks the 38th German ship scuttled since the war began.
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United Press
London
Admiralty
la Coruna
la Goruna
Six Youths Injured in Irvine Wreck After Boxing Trip
Six youths from a Ridgway camp were injured when their auto skidded on Route 6 near Irvine while returning from Erie boxing tournament. Three were sent to Warren General Hospital with burns and lacerations and possible shoulder fracture, others treated for minor injuries. Driver Tommy Gratton and two Braddock companions also sustained injuries and were discharged after treatment.
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William Seidles
Braddock
Witton Irvine
Tommy Gratton
Fortield
Kmee
James Coleman
Carol Boster
$2500 Verdict in Suit Against Corry Autoist
George W. Barber of Union City won a $2500 damages verdict against William J. Van Vleet of Corry and Erie Motors Inc. in Erie County civil court. Barber, injured November 5, 1937 in Wattsburg, became lame and lost sight in his right eye. He sought $16,000, claiming crosswalk collision while Van Vleet allegedly drove at 60 mph. Judge E L Evans presided. the verdict was one of the term's largest.
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Union City
William van Vleet
Erie Motors, Inc
George W. Barber
William J. Vato Vleet
Corry
Erie
Erle
Barber
Thomas W. Barber
van Vleet
Wattsburg
Eber L. Evans
Vani Vieers Car
Ele Motors, Inc
Vary Vleet l
GOP Campaign Formally Launched After Caucus Meet
Republican legislative campaign opened with a House meeting led by Speaker Turner and party leaders. Turner addressed the caucus on the 1933 record and outlined plans for the next session and the 1940 campaign. Hugh D Morty died after a year of failing health at his Erie residence.
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Wilwood J. ‘Turener
Turner
Ak Vet
Erie
Hugh D. Morty
Hagestreet
Nisidence
Golden Rule Club honors Corry High team with dinner
Golden Rule Club of the 19th Ward hosts a dinner to honor Corry High School 1939 40 basketball champions at the Presbyterian church April 1. Executive committee invites varsity and reserve players coaches and managers for the event and a speaker is planned.
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Corry High
Golden Rule Club
Corry
Witch Haz. Just
The
Presbyterian Church
Harold Shannon Named Assistant Postmaster
Harold Shannon, long time employee of the post office, is appointed assistant postmaster, effective the first of the coming month. He has served as money order clerk and acting assistant postmaster since the death of Eneat W. Schuyler and is praised for over twenty years of faithful service.
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Eneat
W. Schuyler
James P. Sullleryash
Shannon
Duyler
Aasistent
Bastiforce
Drop Charges In Shooting Of Girl In Pa
Ey Vaso Hee Mauch Chunk March 15 Charges of involuntary manslaughter against Camp Benjamin Franklin of the Pennsylvania motor police in connection with the shooting of a 14 year old girl were nolle pressed today. The action followed Franklin’s removal from duty earlier after the January incident.
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Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania Motir Police
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Fianklin
Clubs to host County Commissioners meeting
Kiwanis Club invites Rotary Club and Hospital Board to a joint get acquainted dinner at the Hotel Corry on Thursday evening April 4. County Commissioners Helett Sehiuruft Thomas Fintley N Dell Darling will attend with Barton Kauffman and Richard Roedweher presiding. A large crowd of Corry citizens is expected to attend.
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Board of County Commissioners
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Erle Gowity Tallational
Helett M. Sehiuruft
Thomas W. Fintley
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Corry
Walter L. Peake
Te County
Fair Warmer Weekend Forecast For The Area
The forecast predicts a warm weekend following a cold snap and blizzard like conditions. Temperatures are expected to rise with clear aisles and mild weekend conditions despite earlier storms. Also mentions march 4 updates from Harrisburg and future merchant marine officer training.
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PennwWanla
Philadelphia
Omaha
New Scout Unit to be Installed Here March 31
Corry announces the installation of a new Boy Scout unit on March 31 with Troop 61 led by Charles H. Coulee and W. A. Redmond chairing the committee. New scouts include Richard Alfred Robert G. Smith John A. Smith Albert J. Wo Be tard Alfred J. Flecardl and others. Troop 25 of Erle will conduct the service at the Presbyterian church. The Corry District Council meets tonight to discuss expansion of Scout activities and a weather school project.
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Seaut
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Tin Cony
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W. A. Redmond
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Robert G. Smith
John A. Smith
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Robert &. Woolworth
Lawrence ¥. Eckman
Richard B Waymner
Charley P Steinfirth
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Heavy list of appeals heard in Harrisburg court
The Pennsylvania State Superior Court handled a heavy docket of graft appeals tied to the Dauphin County grand jury probe of Gov. George H. Earle's administration. Judge William H. Kollarwold warned the session could run into Tuesday or Wednesday as long arguments continued.
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Agen
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High Waya
Roy B. Brownmilller
Plimburgh
Kirk
Workers compensation benefits fall under 1939 Pennsylvania act
Official records show benefits to dependents of industrial accident victims in Pennsylvania declined by about 1000 per case after the 1939 revision. Total claims paid, fatal and nonfatal, fell nearly 500 000 in the first six months ending January 1 and an estimated 260 000 workers were not covered by the new act due to employers opting for common law settlements.
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Pennsylvania
Natate
Conmon Law
New Ruling Cuts Party Funds by Thousands
United Frese reports a new ruling aimed at limiting political contributions to five thousand dollars per campaign. The Senate bill would impose a five thousand dollar maximum and jail terms for violations, affecting both major parties’ fundraising in the lead up to federal elections. The Senate committee notes that restricting donations could reduce revenue for Republican and Democratic committees while leaving large sums for campaign spending.
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Lo OO & Malemilionaire
Benate Yeaterday
Senate
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Republican National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Woman killed by freight tram identified by locket
In Washington Pennsylvania a woman killed by a freight tram in the yards was identified as Mrs. Virginia Lobomo, 59, through a locket she wore. Her body was found by a drifting engine crew but not identified until her son Albert Loborso reported her missing.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia Lobomo
Albert Loborso
Nots Mather
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