Former Corry Girl Writes of Flood Disaster
A Corry native recounts the Pittsburgh disaster, detailing outages, rising waters, and hospital conditions. The letter describes loss of electricity, water, heating, and communications, with patients and staff enduring by candlelight and improvised lighting. Sisters, nurses, and operators endure crowded conditions as stores flood and city services falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CORRY
Second Avenue
Minter Superior
Bell Telephon Company
Asey
Ufhe
Cours
Rosenbaunt
Jenkin
Sabie
Swat
Aura
SS Patrick’s
Bt. Andrews
Renovations and Names Tie Clinton County Towns to Industry
Renovo Pa near Renovo traces its name to railroad repair work that gave birth to the town with 1200 acres laid out in 1862 for new car shops by the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad. The name Renovo derives from the Latin renovare meaning to renew. The piece also notes Lock Haven’s founding by Jeresial Church and a legislative fight over creating Clinton County from parts of Lycoming and Centre counties, with the 1889 bill passing after years of opposition.
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Renovo
Clinton County
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Hias
Chapman Township
DeWitt Clinton
New York
New Yorker
Jerensial Church
Jerry Church
Lock Haven
Lycoming
Centre Counties
Centre
Chttvch
Mae Walle le
Hagie
Clinton
Major Melvin Leads Historical Commission Meeting
Major Urenk W. Melvin of Philadelphia was named elector chairman of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission at a reorganization meeting. Donald Carrew, state archaeologist, was retained as archaeological adviser for the commission. The text notes a meeting in Huevisburg on April date not clear.
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Habrisburg
Mair
Urenk W. Melvin
Philadelphia
Pennsyvani Historical Conmission
Donald Carrew
Afch Eeological
Huevisburg
Special Agricultural Class Arouses Interest
Spartansburg March 4 news item details a long snow delay for buses and a 44 student part time agricultural class led by Prof Jesse Whitney meeting weekly evenings. The class features shop work, gardening, and student projects in the local home econ rooms with refreshments and community notices.
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Reoumvil
Jesse Whitney
Wil
Whitney
Lem
Cme Hconomics
Arden K. Bennett
Z. Hanna
New Jersey
New York
Princeton
Marion Hanna
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Hmngene Hanena
Hanna
Rome
Ralph Blakeslee
Pittsburgh
Rexford
Lette Bryant
Ralph McAninch
Pittsborch
Pranit Platt
Sparta Grange
Home Economica Committee
Harry Wallace
Virginia Clark
Centreville
Floyd
Baptist Church Choir
D. V. Hutchison
Ladies, Aid Society
Bf. E
Isa Smith
Cervics
M. i Church
Jesse Blake
Wheat acreage and output rise despite farm reductions
Harrisburg reports American farmers harvested 45,493,200 bushels of wheat last year, with 800,418,955 bushels in 1929 and 615,856,704 acres last year. Six states reduced acreage by nine tenths of the prior difference while overall farm numbers increased, indicating varied wheat production across states and years.
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Harrisburg
Mar
Berkeley offers course on job hunting for engineers
Berkeley Cal opens a new course on job hunting for engineers amid high unemployment among graduates. The College of Engineering at the University of California aims to equip students with practical strategies for seeking positions in a tight job market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
Parsons
College of Engineering
University of California
Thompson Barosma Tablets Offer Kidney Cleansing
An old ad touts Thompson's Barosma Tablets for backache dizziness and fatigue claiming to cleanse the kidneys and improve elimination. Golden-Lax Tablets are recommended as a companion and prices are listed as 50 cents and 25 cents respectively.
Big Shakeup in Erie Fire Bureau Tonight
Erie plans a large reshuffle of its fire department Tuesday as city council acts with Safety Director Harry J. Klebes confirming changes, though withholding specifics. The moves affect battalion chiefs and include Captain George Weber of Engine Co. 4, slated for demotion to a Class A firefighter, reflecting a broader improvement push amid political controversy.
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John C. Duntton
Duntton
Kinbes
Bureau
George Weber
Engine Go. 4
Jine
Gophers Likely to Lose National Grid Title Next Season
Minneapolis dispatch reports University of Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman expressing concern that the Gophers will drop the national grid title next season. He notes current freshmen show potential but worry persists after close scrutiny of the squad. Bierman cites bi weekly drills and recent scrimmage results as indicators of a fragile outlook.
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Gophers
Minneapolis
Mar
Bernie Bierman
University of Minnesota
Bierman
Biermani
Bierman Hlan
Hajven
Business at a Glance 1935 profits and stock data summary
United Press compiles 1935 net profits for American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp and subsidiaries at 2,488,860 dollars, 24 cents per share. Associated Dry Goods Corp. and subsidiaries 1,347,? dollars profit with 0.93 per share. General Asphalt Co. 153,435 profit. losses 296,588 in 1934. New York Chicago & St. Louis Railroad work year end March 23 carloadings 13,509. Reading Co. operating income 2,234,112 for period to June 29. International Printing Ink Corp declares quarterly 46 cents on common, record April 12, May 1 payment. prior quarters 35 and 25 cents.
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United Press
Corporation News
American Radiator & Standard Banitary Corp
Associated Dry Goode Corp
General Asphalt Co
New York, Chituga
International Printing Ink Corp
Auarterly
Average insurance settlements rise despite fewer claims
Harrisburg reports that in late 1989 the number of claims against insurers settled by the state insurance department fell sharply. Yet the average settlement rose from about 25 to 67.90 dollars as improved complaint handling reduced cases while increasing payouts. Commissioner Owen B. Hunt cites reorganized divisions and better methods as factors.
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Harrisburg
State Instance Department
Owen B. Hunt
Surance
Hani
Journal
Wrobler
Classified Advertising For Anyting In Furniture Patting
Classified items show various ads. refrigeration training offers, used piano and baby carriage for sale, radio repairs, apartment rentals, public sale at Alfonso Allen farm with livestock and tools, and a thank you note for support after a bereavement, reflecting a mid-century rural commerce and notices page.
Emissary Warns France Over Germany Crisis In 1930s Trade Fear
Unconfirmed reports claim Emil Georg von Stauss of Deutsche Bank acted as a confidential envoy of Dr. Hjalmar Schacht to Paris to deter French sanctions. He warned the French commerce minister that vast French capital in Germany could vanish if Germany faced a financial collapse, as demand for mohair and related textile fibers rose in the United States.
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Hjalmar Schacht
Mhirlster
Reichsbank
Emil Georje von Stauss
Deutsche Bank
Third View
Reichstag
Pare
Germany
Prench
Reich
Expression of thanks for sympathy after bereavement
The family expresses gratitude for flowers gifts and sympathy after Floyd Joseph's death. Special thanks to W. P. A. workers and all who assisted the family, including Mrs. Cora Joseph and children and Mr. Frank Joseph and family.
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UboRo
Shirley Anne
Bir
Myvi
Roan W. Mcklroy
Thanes
Floyd Joseph
Cora Joseph
Prank Joseph Anit
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Sheila
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Veil Wi Wikevesting
Jetter
Mary Berchmann
Mercy Hospital
Major Melvin
Spartansburg — School
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Rose Hill
Burrows
Emily Plot
Charles Warham
Joe D. Riedell
Daiters
Pally
Betty
Endeavor
Raymond — Brown
Cony
Georgia Brown
Titusville
Maude Whitman
Hatchtown
Ernest Brown
Marjorie
Charles Tolley Wid Son
Verdin
Lincolnville
Ema
New Richmond
Administer
Rey
Garnett
Spritte Creek
Herbert Garnett
Sanday
Howard ‘Boyt Ani
Beatrice Esther
Ralph ‘Boyd
Beatrice
Will Smith
James Burrows
Poultry Journal Lands PA
Erie
Erie Fire Department
Corry Country Club
William Swan, JR
Keister
Drag Store
Harley Davison Police
Kenneth Sheely
Irving Street
Frank Grice
Help
Crosby
Columbus
Radio Repairs
F. Brockman
North Center Street
Mast Street
Lemon Street
West Church Street
Smith Fara
Shady Avenue
H. B. Smits
Cetephone
Black Top Road
Casey's
Darrow’s Corners
Anysshire Hall
Himrod
Cael
Pearl B. Arnold
Why Corty
Attim Scoulen
Loomis
Grand Valley
War Ton County
Fordson Tractor
G. W. Zingeh
Arthur Seonten
Spartansburg
Gresham Titusville
Meadville Road
Bert Mars
Arthur Scouten
Auietionen
Alfonso Allen
Bear Lake
Clymer
Uno Fondral
Bear la
Emil Georg von Strauss
Etta Kett
By Paul Robinson
Hall
Feo Scoot
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