Weathered notes from Corry area on wartime alerts and local events
Wartime chatter from Corry region notes alarm drills, air raid plans, and reliance on factory whistles. Reports of a damaged cement bridge northwest of Findley Lake, a frozen morning making streets slick, and local civic groups purchasing government bonds. Also mentions oil price adjustments and a factory conversion in Sunbury to produce government communications components.
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Wounell
Cletring
Bradford Privices
Edsward Edmunds
Muktean County
Corry
Fiinley Lake
May Primaries Show Light Erie Voter Turnout
In May, Erie city voters indicate a light turnout with only about 24 percent participating. Ralph C. Benedict notes county commissioners face limited nominations and few contests as May primary results loom.
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Bay
Erie City
Ralph C. Benedict
Amit Money
Oplite
Jamestown plant to expand with 38000 extra floor space
Merlin Rosswell plant, led by Mr Davis, announces a large addition to the existing facility in Jamestown. The project totals 38000 square feet of new floor area and requires about 600 more workers. Architects Beele and Thikham, design a single story brick extension to nearly double the plant capacity by July or August.
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Jamessowey
Lindr
Merlin
Rockwell
Davs
Davis
Beele
Muelin-Rockwell
Petween
Fate of Americans in Manila Unknown
A dispatch reports the fate of American relatives in Manila as news remains uncertain. Dr Claude A Buss and his wife Mrs Evelyn Buss and their daughters Evelyn and Baxbarn await word from the Philippines where Buss headed American interests in Manila. Francis B Sayre, high commissioner to the Philippines, left word that the 15 man staff in Manila was reported as fair. The front paragraph also notes a separate Erie courtroom matter on an insurance verdict against an insurer after a collision involving a fire truck.
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Associated Press
Evelyn
Baxbarn
Dr. Buss
W. Glande Buss
Sunbury
Francis B. Sayre
Philippines
Washinglon
Sayre
Maribn
Puptsburgh
Mareh
State Supreme Court
Robert Staten
Erie
Billy Tillotson
Mik
Apehlelsiuree
Glan Stendenaie
Townville
BE. D. Lawle
Mafi Amniversarey
Mknner Kak
Wir Paget
Sintday
Amd
W. Fy
Wendel Henn
Togram
Aviiue
Hérmalt Bloomfield
Milton Bloomfield
Hermat
William Huprisots
Wits
Platts Mi
Fort Bragg
N. C
Milton Blunt
Army
Fork Bowe
Texas
Pod
Roy Euan Ji
Molly
Linesville
K. B. Moorb
Bash Hickot
Ear] Boughton
Euan An Gaugiten
Boughtons
Frank Pollack
Waterford
Perry Cox
Wattsburg
Wilard Tillotson
Janey Mir
Paul Smith
Union City
Dese Whitney
Victor Sayre
Hele
Mariser
Per Sayre
Tabernacle News
Russell Kaustman
Taternace
Tadies
Brie Gospel Tabernacle
Rureany
Tureen Ginney
Mies Aj Ider
Central China
Methodist
Dunior League
Evenin
Ina Smith
Genneth McDonnell
Sparta Rural Roads Drifted. Homes Bought in Town Move
SPARTANSMIRG March 23. A severe storm from Saturday through Sunday and into Monday caused widespread damage. Roads drifted and bus routes disrupted. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Toerill, bought the West Main Street home from Arthur Roxpp. Leo Ross bought the Olm Butts house on Jefferson Street. Several families plan moves as spring approaches. Community organizations hold meetings at Sparta Hotel, with Legion post activities and Ladies Auxiliary events announced.
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Spartansmirg
Spertanabure
Ginther Heavy
Auvifals
Mixchtown
Ofhole
Sparlunabierg
Pointsport
Sparin
Tt Gems Quile Meccasary
Kenneth ‘Toerill
Guy Mills
Will Webb
West Main Street
Mors Arthur Roxpp
Corry
Terris
Ap Ist
Terrill
Morgar
Leo Ross
Centreville
Olm Butts Howe
Jefferson Street
Balls
Spartansburg
J Charles Rogers
Facinity
Richards
Hatchtown
Adelia Rogers
Ernest Shaffer
Faully
Falloh
Brooks House
Hult Post
American Legion
A. W. Loret
Sparta
Eoud
Amenan Lexia
Olstock
Mik. Porn Sayre
A Winans
Sidney Winans
George Thorbey
Wirt Ingram
Ulos
Helen Youta
Jack Clark
George Toohey
Well
Slvanahan
Parent-Teighers’ Association
Lucy Morris
Flarenes Snapp
Phillip Northrop
J. A. Johnston
Buffalo
Silver Creek
Soa Johmnny Johnston
Erie
North East End
Mises Mary
Sophia
Dorothy Riley
Eric
Eip Varents
Vincent Riley
Answers to Dawly Quiz From Editorial Page 1
Answers printed on editorial page 1 include items such as Sip Stafford Cripps and the Union of South Africa. The list contains errors and garbled items, with partial responses like Gone With the Wind and references to architectural degrees, locations such as Wyoming, and a line about golden apples.
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Sip Stafford Cripps
Union of South Africa
Corry City to Sell Bonds in Sealed Bid Sale
The City of Corry announces a sealed bid sale for bonds dated May 1 1944 with multiple maturities through 1950. Bids due April 3 1931 at 8:00 PM Western time, must include a 5 percent bid security, and are opened publicly by the Director of Accounts and Finance. Purchaser may be relieved if federal tax changes affect interest. sale subject to department approval.
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Commonwealth of Penneyliiknla
Anni
Stanley H. Nichols
Cory, Pa
Antaball
E. W.T
Wheinfen
Accamis
City of Corry
City of
Corry
Messis
Townsend, Elliott & Munson
Philadelphia
Department of Internal Affelts
Commonwealth of Penn ‘Sylvania
Porter
Frank
Heplor
Mines Bureau Initiative at Franklin Seeks Oil Production Increase
The United States Bureau of Mines plans a new experimental station in Franklin within the Galena building to boost Pennsylvania grade crude oil output. Wilhelm of Baunesville, Oklo, will lead the station, arriving about May 1 with a staff of about a dozen. Local oil producers and the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association pushed for the project, aiming for immediate production gains. Also, Miss Teresa J. Maplin, Franklin schoolteacher for over three decades, died Monday after a nine month illness.
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Washington Dispatches
New York
Northerm
Pennsylvania
Office of Price Administration
Qattaraugus
Allegany
Kane
OPA
Franadun
Venango County
Galena
Teresa J. Maplin
Franklin
Markets Stock Pittsburgh Produce and Buffalo Livestock
Pittsburgh markets report March 24 notes slow demand for produce with varied apple, potato, and russet prices across regions including Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, and Idaho. Buffalo livestock prices ease 10 to 15 cents. calves, sheep, and hogs show mixed steadiness amid thin demand and overall softer tone.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Pennerlvanita Russet Rurals
Idaho Russet Burbanks
15Th
Maine Schippewas and
Katehdins
Penna
Russet Rurals
Bliss
Buffalo
N.Y. Mat
Monlay
Soviet and German Fronts Feature heavy War Actions
Fragmented wartime dispatches describe Soviet and German forces engaging along multiple fronts including Leningrad and Kalinin regions. Reports reference armored units, tank losses, and advancing fronts with official statements from military bureaus.
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Highway Department
Righwiys
Whiett
Guzduy
Elhkven
All Rats Wardens Oper
Enuyy
Bevaur
Washington
Corry Brebel No
Catholic Benevolent Association
Supreme Trustees
New York City
Chalitaugust County
Tirmers
Stedman
Findley Lake
Lower Lake Road
Sheridan
Smythitie
John L Bilus
Olga M Dudies
Naniley
Texile
Westinghouse Electric and Manuinci—ing Company
Dairymien's League
Presbyterian Church
Curry and Wieinity Iit
Sttead
Walter J. Krece
Kréss
Ofte Corry-James
Manufacturing Corporation
Nina
Hove
Jean
Fefenre Manuiis
F Hillatrom
B. Eeppel
David Ber
Jobe
Benedict
Ald
Jamestown
Manila
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Wias
North
Yes
Genter St
Florida
Salerno Soda Crackers
Morrell
Tb 37
Mary E. Schuk
Palsjoven
Bart Tewinkle
Ateas
Sele
Washington Street
Thompson
A. Lewellyn
Freud Street
Emis
Inveart of
Jewell Tea Company
Loblaw's
Alvin G. Bennink
Clymer
Oraver Foy
Second— Earth
Sintiie
Ory
Arhinage
Hubbard
Ohio
Meadville
Indilire McCullough Trafisfor Co
Youngstown
Poland
Eam
Roan Weldings
Chuniss
Thompson's Poultry Param
N.Y
Alexander Dalegilewild
R. D. J. Gerry
Prom U. 5
Montgomery ‘Ward
PGR
Liberty St
Btaa
South Center Street
Chestnunt
Earl J. Messenger
Columbus
Dial
Powell
W. Bond St
Sade
Remington
Pleasant Street
Doane's Hardware
W. Main St
GALE
Congress Street
Leman
Spring St
Cony
Hulis
Brown
Silver Springs
Rodd Bidar
Jourpsl
Cory
Care Journal
Hox
Care of Journal
Sela
Reagan
French Creek
Chaillauqui
Pauline
J. Benga
Clyne
Russell
Tno Deere
Spuytme
Hugh Hamonds
St. Gui
Atin
Gia
Toom
Smith Street
Weller H, Scott
Cameron ‘Balding
L. N
Stockton
E. Main Street
K. Leonard Fav
Imi
Titusville
Spring Creek
Sparfinshore
East Branch
Doager
Teris
Karl Leonard
R. D
Arthur Svonten
Are Honest
Hiie County
Samum
Mines Bureau For
Nealthy
Motors
American Eaa
Alletics
America P&t
Anaconda
Atlantic
Refinihny
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Boeing Airplane
Chrysler
Columbia Gas
Curtiss-Wright
General Electric
General Motors
Kennecott
Montauuiery Ward Invasionsl Bist Nitional Dairy
York Central Northar Pacific
BU House
Pwralworttt Co.cc
Fomtustown
Bed
Avio
Joti
Youu
Russia
Csa At
Frorko
Tadd
Img
Germa
Griz
David L
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