Early Corry History From 1860s Directory Notes
The journal revisits Corry’s early days via an 1869-70 business directory loaned by M. R. Sears. It highlights construction in the 1860s including residences, post office expansion, the Downer Oil Works, Boston Hotel, and the Atlantic and Great Western Railway's arrival with initial officials such as Joseph Hill and C. W. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
M. R. Sears
Alerfnyy Gass
Corry National Bank
Jamies McFarlane
C. S. Harris
Falla Ukte
Frenchman's
Downer Oil Works
Washington and
Center Streets
Paris
Gorry
Western Railway
Philadelphia and
Eto
Titusville
Atlantic
Great Western Railway
Joseph Hill
CW. Miller
AW Lesslie
Messrs
Controversy Over Erie Court House Wing Plan
Judge Henry A. Clark of the orphan's court opposes adding a wing to the Erie County Court House. He prefers a completely new building with multiple courtrooms a library and adequate judges' chambers, to resolve congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Court House
Brie
Mer
Court House
Henry A. Clark
Orphans’ Court
Ommissio
Diigo Clarke
Severy Court Room
Jneges
Congress Debates Bills and Probes Past Scandals
Senate delegates continue debate on the Norbeck Migratory Bird Bill and Public Lands panel restarts the Teapot Dome inquiry. Interstate Commerce pursues coal investigations and flood control measures while Agriculture weighs cotton probe. House moves to empower federal personnel via a new bill and tackles a radio bill conference. Foreign Affairs hearings on Burton resolution proceed. Local historical notes chronicle early city growth and cemetery development in the 1860s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senat
Norbeck
Public Lands Committee
Teapot Dome
Interstate Commerce Committee
Commerce
Agriculture
House
Federal Power Commission
Agriculture Committee
McNary-Haugen
Burton
Interstate Commerce
San Francisco Bay Bridge
Tunney to Speak to Pottstown Students May 17
Gene Tunney accepted an invitation to address Pottstown school children on May 17. A local boxing enthusiast has purchased and erected the ring Tunney won from Jack Dempsey in the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunney
Pottstown
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Chrysler models win wide attention with lower prices
Chrysler reports strong public interest and higher showroom attendance after price cuts on the 52 and 62 series. Factory lists show body styles priced from 670 to 8495, with 40 body types available. Terome Pier attended funeral services for his mother, Mrs. C. Haupin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pune
John Wiggers
J. W. Brezer
Chrysler
Manfige
Frazer
National Automobile Chamber of Comerce
Motor Carr
Terome
C. Haupin
Wrightsville Juniors Host to Senior Class
Wrightsville notes show the Junior High welcomed the Senior class with a reception in Boardman’s hall, a success in tone. Local items report Mrs H A Cole’s funeral held at home then in Clymer New York, with neighbors offering sympathy to husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Mir
Robbins
J. Hallgren
HA. Cole
Clymer
N.Y
Beavers
Frank Stowell
Elmer Spencer
Maré Boardman
Barry Cole Leslie Allen
EU Boardman
A. Cole
John Thompson
Zoe Hawkins
Ed Scandreth
Quannabush
Lottsville
Church Ald
Esther Clark
Elliott Danielson
H. S
Boardman’s Hall
Earl Whitley
Clayton Baccus
Howard Cole
Hiis
H. A. Cole
Minnie Wright
Morton
U. S. Jewell
Spencer
Congressmen Shreve Ride With Lindy Over Washington
Twenty members of Congress joined aviation pioneer Charles A. Lindbergh on a sightseeing flight over Washington. Congressman Rogers of Massachusetts and Langley of Kentucky were among the four men in the passenger list. the event preceded a congressional aviation honor ceremony planned for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murton
Erie-Cryford
Ict
Congress
Washington
Charles A. Lindergh
Bolling Field
House
Rogers
Massachusetts
Langley
Itucky
Cool Ings
Anniversary Observed by Rebekahs in Hall
The Rebekah degree anniversary celebration was held by the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge in the LO 0F hall with many members present. Officers elected: Noble Grand Gladys Smith View Grand Ruth Falling Trusty Helen Miller delegate to Scranton Assembly June 5 Miss Gertrude Munger. A fine program featured violin by Nell Raeke with Gertrude Munger and quartet numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Schuyler Colfax
Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Gladys Smith
Ruth Falling
Helen Miller
Scranton
Dune Sth
Gertrude Munger
Sowing Circle Play Delights Audiences in Fairground Program
An informal report describes the production The Sowing Circle by sine Mies featuring Coe Dearing Rolland Stowe Willie Dever and WB Siti. The enjoyable program included a salad course and low meat cand cucumber, with attendees signing in at the entry and a lively turnout by community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Dearing
Rolland Stowe
Willie Dever
Siti
Sine Mies
Connitles
Columbus Church Dinner Draws Big Local Attendance
A Columbus church hosts a chicken dinner Friday evening attracting a large turnout from the community. An accusation or incident involving a local person remains under investigation as attendees enjoy a mid term meal and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Shack
Missionary Convention Opens At Local Church
Annual Missionary Convention at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church features speakers from Africa. Miss Hazel Shimp from Trans-Jordan and Roy Gooderham among presenters. Evening services nightly through week with afternoon sessions on some days. Public invited to all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Africa
Christian and Missionary Allinne
Powell
Brench West Afrioa
Hazel Shimp
Trans-Joraurn
Roy
Guy Goodernam
Tran Beyond
Pend
Wanday
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Old Postoffice
Phelps
Coney
Downer
Langdon
Li L Spencer
J. A. McKennie
S.A. Hill
Gilson
Chase
Dr. Wight
Winchester
E. E. Guignon
Wghester
Wrightsville School
Congressman Shreve
Lindy
Rebekars
Lady Franklin Lodge
Hudson & Essex Garage
Franklin Street
Corry, Pa
J. S. Rogers
East Main Street
Corry, Penn
Hupmobile
Peek Service Garage
Wm. J. van. Viert Prop
Publi Wrens
Arthur
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Itor
Longby
Wnite
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