Corry Suffers Cold Easter With Frigid Weather
Corry endured the coldest Easter in years as temperatures fell near zero in the morning and only reached 22 by afternoon. Despite severe weather, Easter services proceeded across churches including United Brethren, Christian Alliance, Baptist, Nazarene, Emmanuel Episcopal, St Thomas Catholic, St Pauls and St Elizabeths with services, baptisms, confirmations, and special choirs.
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Cory
Egsters Ainery
Corry
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
The
Christian and
Nazarene
Emmanuel
St. Elizbeth’s
Agatet
Salvation Army
Methodist Inh
Waller
North Sea zone to sink two more Nazi ships
Allied forces push to choke German traffic in the North Sea trio of waters near Scandinavia. British submarines reportedly torpedoed two German merchant ships from Norway and Denmark, with one possibly sunk. Paris relays that Russia and neutrals are urged to curb German sea lanes as Allied signals show pressure on Germany and Finland amid tense Balkan maneuvering.
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North Sea Zone
Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Russia
Germany
North Sea
Scandinavian
Reich
Norway
Denmark
Edmund Hugo Stinnes IV
Copenhagen
Tie Af de
Britain
Europe
Jenst Tems
Ainmania
Lie Belligerent
Inondar
Paris
Frehdh
Finland
Fragmentary memo hints at names and a disciples group
The text appears to list individuals including Magda and John as part of a group led or styled as disciples. The exact context or event is unclear, with garbled phrasing and missing punctuation suggesting an OCR artifact from a religious or philosophical note. Further readable details are required to specify the event, place, or dates.
Tax on Parking Lot Receipts disputed by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
March 25 Philadelphia case briefs report the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in an opinion by justice Willem B. Linn, ruling on the validity of a city ordinance taxing gross receipts from parking lots. The court overturned a Superior Court decision that had affirmed a restraining order blocking the tax. The opinion addresses the legality and implications of the municipal levy.
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Pittsburgh
Tuskiee
Willem B. Linn
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Totay
Philadelphia
State Superior Court
Teal
Ant-Lynching Bill Returns to Senate Amid Controversy
A discussion on the ant lynching bill surfaces in the Senate. The Marchus-Ttha dietary committee reportedly approves a related report. Renate Mosler is noted in the context, with unclear dates and spelling due to OCR errors.
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Bill
Senate
Illige
Renate Mosler
Two Boys Injured in City Accidents Endanger Eye and Leg
Two youths sustained injuries in separate incidents near Erie. Warren Perkins, 13, had a steel chip lodge in his right eye while hammering a hatchet and was rushed to a specialist after initial care failed to remove the danger. Donal Jones, 9, of Pittsburgh, visiting Spartanburg relatives, fractured his left ankle in a fall from a barn swing. doctors reported the fracture reduced and the lad recovering well.
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Wile Way
Willet
Chard Perkins
Gleveland Perkins
Shea Street
Erie
Tim
Joh Hust
Banat Hoapital
Donal Jones
Ithiburgh
Ralauives
Fem
Spartanaburg
Ruin of Nations Hit by Pontiff
Vatican City dispatch reports Pope Pius XIII decried warfare and the weaponization of mankind's genius. He warned that inventive talent and progress are being diverted to war and armaments, undermining the prosperity and just order of nations.
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Pontiff
Petra Nace
Vatican City
Pius
Death of Mrs C S Bentley in Corry City
Mrs C S Bentley longtime Corry resident died at home 183 East South Street after several weeks illness. Born November 15 1878 in Union City she was a Union City High School graduate. Survived by husband, daughter and son in law, two sons, two sisters in law and four grandchildren. Funeral at Davison Funeral Home Tuesday 2 30 pm with services by Rev Boyd and Rev Noaesward burial Pine Grove cemetery.
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C. 5. Bentley
Snd
East South Street
Bentley
Bertin Louisa Davis
Union City
Union City High School
Sumner Bentley
Corry
Iwisband
H. G. Patterson
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles 5
Bentley, Jr
Philadelphia
Harriet Davis
Erie
Cyrus W. Loupe
Crafton
Robert
Mary Patterson
John
Gail Bentley
Davison Puneral
Gilbert L. Boyd
Presbyterian Church
Olmence B. Noaesward
Gemeron
W. Va
Gorry
Pine Grove
Danish steamer Bina Daniel towed into port in rough Atlantic voyage
Shipping dispatch notes the Danish steamer Bina Daniel, 1146 tons, encountered heavy weather in the Atlantic. The vessel was announced safe after a mid voyage incident, with port officials confirming arrival aboard a help from another Danish ship.
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Bina Danien
Boinburgh
Ickes Urges Texans to Back Roosevelt in Third Term
Secretary of the Interior Harold J. Ickes heads to Texas to press support for a Roosevelt third term and oppose Vice President Garner. The trip follows moves in California and aims to influence Texas delegates at the May party convention while Ferguson and Moody challenge Garner’s leadership in the state.
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Texas
United Press
Washington
California
Garner
Roosevelt
James E. Ferguson
Dan Moody
James E
Continued Cold Sets A Record In Pittsburgh
Weather reports show Pittsburgh experiencing the coldest period in its history since 1871 with a deficiency of 17 degrees since January 1. Forecaster W S Brotaman notes persistent heavy winter conditions despite efforts to end the cold. Aluminum costs rise tied to mass production for airplanes, with Secretary of War commenting on progress.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
W. S. Brotaman
Ter
Firsh
Pittsburgh Feather Bureau
Brotaman
Washington
U.S
Fouly Jonmen
State Faces Loss of 94,000 WPA Jobs in 1940 41
Harrisburg dispatch notes anticipated federal works program trenchment would raise the state’s relief bill from 65 million to about 75.6 million for 1940 41. Pennsylvania could lose about 94 000 of its 165 000 WPA workers, with migration back to state relief costing 1.6 to 2.0 million monthly for over five months.
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Oss Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
Actiathy
Injuries Fatal to Aged Farmer Titus Dies at 85
Titus 85 of Amity Township died at Union City hospital after injuries from a fall at home last Wednesday. He had a fractured arm and shock, with funeral plans set at Crowe Funeral Home in Union City Tuesday at 2 PM, followed by burial in Waterford Cemetery. survived by daughter Mrs Winkle Smith and two grandsons Gordon and Kerry Smith.
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Vinta
Titus
Amity Township
Union City Hospital
Hugh Titus
Beaverdam
Arbuckle
Winkle Smith
O! Brie
Gordon
Kerry Smith
Crowe
Union City
Waterford
Children in Winter Parade at White House Gates
Washington March 3 Children dressed in heavy coats and parkas braved wintry conditions for the annual Christmas marathon on the Beard south lawn of the White House. About 100 children and their parents gathered as rounds began near the gates, temperatures in the single digits by most reports.
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Washington
Tedalus
Ledey
White House
Four CCC Workers Die in Auto Crash Near Sandusky
Four Clevelanders on Easter Sunday were killed when a siphonmobile slowed for a tire change and was struck from behind by a New York Central train car near Sandusky. Victims include Frank Olland 1 Dante May 18 Louis Mastro 17 and Cine Galloway 19. One injured Kenneth Mughir 22 listed in critical condition at Providence hospital.
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Uniind Presa Sandusky
Po Youn Ece
Vilink
Ayn Snp
Lebause
Ketts
New York
Wil Clevelanders
Petumnies
Frank Olland
Dante Mayunl
Louis Mstro
Cine
Extension of Trade Measure Urged in Senate Fight
March 25 Washington Chearman Pat Harrison of the State Finance Committee urged a three year extension of the reciprocal trade agreements program and "weapons right" to steer warring European nations toward peace and trade. Harrison called the governments the greatest influence on international trade and peace, opening the Senate debate.
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United Press
Washington
Chearman Pat Harrison
State Finance Committee
Senate
Rarrison
Thousands marooned as snow drifts close Laurentians
United Press report from Montreal says thousands of winter sports enthusiasts are stranded high in the Laurentian mountains and at mountain resorts as a heavy Easter weekend storm immobilizes roads and rail lines. Sixteen special trains are halted by 30 foot drifts, snowplows derail on CPR lines, and four CN trains wait for relief. Emergency rations and stretcher brigades aid stranded travelers while highways remain buried.
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United Press
Montreal
Laurentian
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Rail Way
Emer
Strevel
Laurentian Highway
Two Franklin Men Injured in Auto Collision
Pittsburgh dispatch reports three cars collided early Sunday injuring four men from Franklin and Conemaugh. Named injured include Charles Petuska 2, Ferey Cassidy 43, Albert Massar 31, George Petuska 20, all of Cohemnurgh, Pa, and Ernest Juber, MAL Thames Markovicny 2, of Prunklin.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Conemaugh
Franklin
Charles Petuska
Ferey Cassidy
Albert Massar
George Petuska
Cohemnurgh
Ernest Juber
Mal Thames Markovicny
Prunklin
British trawler sunk by mine. all crew saved
London report says the trawler Conk Agsaler struck a mine and sank after a brief fight with a line trawler Strathiummel. Twelve crew were rescued and sent to hospitals aboard six vessels within hours.
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United Pres
London
Jody
Gangster Abe Reyes names killers. reigns of fear grow
A Brooklyn mob case unfolds as Abe Reyes testifies about murder rings. He identifies Dutch Schultz and others, linking 80 killings to the gang and prompting three men, Max Gollob, Albert Tannenbaum, and Charles Workman, to be arraigned on murder charges with $25,000 bail each. Sullivan County, a longtime gang site, figures in the investigations, and Tannenbaum faces follow up questioning about the Ashkenas murder.
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United Pres
New York
Abe Reyes
Tie
House Cross
Athur
Dutch Schull
Siegenheimer
Tae
Brooklyn
Kings County
Willem D Dwyer
Reles
Max
Maxie the Je) Gollob
Albert,Tannenbaum
Charles Workman
Sullivant County
Sullivan County
Tannenbaum
Thing Ashkenas
Bullivany County
Exams for 1940 census posts begin today
Several from Corry left this morning to take examinations for census enumerator posts. Local applicants include GN Roberts, Chales Crown, Charles Pan, Mrs Florence Deinisey, Mrs Helen Rhynard, and Miss Celina O'Brien. Appointments to be announced later this week as work starts next week.
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Corry
Ene
Cetsin
GN. Roberts
Chales Crown
Charles Pan
Florence Deinisey
Helen Rhynard
Celina O'Brien
Eight Party Leaders Enter Innocent Pleas in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on March 25, Democratic leaders including State Chairman David L. Lawrence pleaded innocent to charges from a bribery and corruption probe linked to the Barle administration. A jury was formed as 18 deputies served as court officers. The case stems from the 1988 gubernatorial primary probe, with multiple defendants facing allegations of kickbacks and influence peddling across state government.
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Harrisburg
Right Democratic Organization
Eaders
Barle Administration
Salayiey
Politieul
Thinsweak
David L. Lawrence
Carl B. Shelley
George H. Earle
U.S
Bulgaria
Cartneh
Lawrence
Dauphin County
Gayl B. Shelley
Ralph Af. Basher
Labored Industry
Carl EK. Been
Democrate
Hal Cmnmittes
Robert M Fakin
Wendell B.D. Morwentintor
Jude H. Smith
William B. Freeland
Pratik R. Hean
Dauphiy
Lily
40 WPA program gains city conference with WPA officials
The city plans a conference with WPA officials Wednesday to discuss 1940 WPA work. Hare Creek widening and straightening, a key prelude to sewage disposal plans, is expected to feature in the agenda. Euclid Street sewer work may begin soon after weather permits, with WPA approval already in place.
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Hare Creek
Atteuin
Unis
Euclid Street
Jobe
Works Progress Administration
Sun Bombardment Disrupts Global Communications
A solar bombardment disrupted Wilephone telegraph service shortwave radio and other communications worldwide over the weekend. The sun’s energetic blasts disrupted links across continents causing slow news flow and delayed messages. Officials urged calm as systems gradually returned to normal later today.
Sweden Refuses Swedish Aid in Russo-Pin War Context
March reports show Sweden’s Premier Per Albin Hansson revealing on October 18 1941 that Finland urged immediate Swedish troops to the Aland Islands and Gulf of Bothnia but Sweden refused six weeks before the Russo-Pin war escalation due to fear of involvement. The exchange cites a prior request dated October 19 and a formal refusal noted in Hansson remarks.
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Stousholm
Pinand
Swoden
Per Albin Hansson
Inetaulio
Hajityon
Muland
Sweden
Aland
Tia
Country Roads Opened to Traffic Yesterday
Highway department reports completing work to re open secondary and main roads after a storm. Crews finished clearing debris and restoring access by noon today. Authorities caution drivers to use caution and expect residual hazards as repairs continue. Road openings include central routes and main highways now passable for general traffic.
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Roush
Ickes
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William Titus
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Tough Guy
Schultz
WPA
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