Rex Theatre Opens With Debut of Famous Stars
The Rex Theatre opens with Alisida Vidor in Afraid to Love and Rudolph Valente in The Eagle as major attractions. Miss Vidor headlines a comedic pair with Clive Bruge and Jocelyn Lee, while The Eagle marks a bold shift for Valente with action and romance set in Russia. Brenon’s The Woman follows with Madge Bellamy in Kitty O’Brien, and The Blonde Saim stars Lewis Stone and Doris Kenyon at the Grand Theatre along with Sandy and Hoot Gibson in Hey Hey Cowboy.
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Dain
Alisid
Plorence Vitor
Rex Theatre
qinaVeil Nersell
Miss Vidor
Iteill
Toverangle
Miss Vidtoru
Clive Brugle
Jocelyn Lee
Rudolph Valenticin
Rex
Austin
Valentine
Ing
Lassack
Russia
Eagle
Hans Kruly
Paris
To Ree
Herbert
Brenon
Benny Geste
Paramount Productions
William C. DeMitte
Madge Bellamy
Kitty O'Brien
Kitty Tr
Matthew Sturdish
Holbrook Blinn
Warner Hinxter
May Allison
Lawrence Gray
Miss Bellamy
Tex Films
Grand Theatre
Sandy
Elenore Meerin
Chickie
Wils
Chick
Pitliiis
Hoot Gibson
Instruments Necessary for Mountain Height Estimation
The United States Geological Survey states that without instruments an experienced surveyor cannot accurately estimate a mountain’s height from its base. This cautions surveyors against relying on rough visual methods and underscores the need for precise instruments in elevation measurement.
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United States Geological Survey
Council to Consider Bond Issue Tonight
City Council convenes in the Municipal building for a regular session to review a bond issue funding North Center street resurfacing from tracks to Washington Street and Park Place to Columbus Avenue. Awaited is final council action as petitions and routine items are addressed.
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Ji Je
North Center Street
Washington Street
Park Places
Columbus Avenue
Solrow
Play Will Be Given Thursday at Columbus Church
A musical comedy Our Ministers Honeymoon will be presented Thursday evening at Columbus Community church by Warren youths. The Warren Times praises the show for humor and fine performances, noting Daisy Brown and Viola Linemark Mies Lindmayke as standouts. The cast includes ministers, bridesmaids, and local residents, with Derby gossip among sisters as extras. Also announced are county exams on May 7 at Dean school, eight and nine month term schools closing May 18 and June 1, plus graduation plans for a twelve member class highlighted by several local students and extended family visit by Mr Brown of Pittsburgh.
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Columbus
Columbus Community Church
Waren
Warren
the Baptist Church
Aga
P Sheridan Baker
Moyner
Alexander Brown
Daisy Brown
Viola Linemark
Mies Lindmayke
Mi Warren
Mita
Dean School
Gertrude Cordia
Mildred Schramiling
Alice Dodd
Anna Spoon
Irene Dunton
Arthur Page
Arnald Johnson
James Carrig
Adrian Jackman
Michael Yano
Antonio LaMucchio
Ralph Taylor Merritt Baker
Brown
Pittburgh
Margaret “Ricker
Ruth Ricker
New Arch Preserver Shoes Arrive in Corry City
The Newhorse Shoe Company introduces Arch Preserver shoes for women in Corry and vicinity linking with the men’s line. The concealed arch bridge supports the foot for comfort and smart style. Several pairs are shown in the Newhouse window with more to follow.
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Corry
Newhorse Shoe Company
Carrie
Newhouse
Brief History of Newgate Prison and Its Replacements
A short history notes Newgate as London’s famed, long serving jail near Holborn Viaduct. It traces its origin to 1218, mentions destruction in the great fire of 1068, later damage in the Gordon Riots of 1780, and final demolition in 1902 to make way for the Central Criminal Court.
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London
Newgate
Holborn Viaduct
Central Criminal Court
Forces Ready For Campaign On Rum Runners
Erie May 2 The greatest offensive movement by the federal government against Halon importation across Lake Erie from Canada was set in motion at sunrise. A force of 5,000 men equipped with autos and patrol boats forms the front along the lake in a bid to stamp out contraband smuggling. Undercover operatives on the Canadian side work with the lake patrol while hydroplanes are rumored. Prohibition men are armed with heavy arms including sawed off shotguns and machine guns.
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Erie
Lake Erie
Canada
Toledo
A. P. Fenton
Cleveland
Prohibition
Glass Tariff Increase Urged by Reed Before Coolidge
United Press dispatch reports Senator Reed of Pennsylvania urging higher tariff rates on plate and window glass in a brief appeal to President Coolidge. Reed says cheap imports hurt American industry and Coolidge considered extending the matter.
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Coolidge
Sen. Reet
Republican
Reed
Glee Club and Orchestra Join In Offering
One of the Dig features in the local observance of Music Week was the concert by the Senior High School Glee Club and Junior Senior Orchestra in the High School auditorium on Wesley evening. Tickets from club members or at the door. The program includes orchestral and choral selections with works by Waldteufel, Bizet, Engel and others, concluding with the Glee Club March Starry Emblem.
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Senior High Glee Club
Junior Senior Orchestra
Clee
Weasley
Matra Orelwstra
Wilson
West Girls Chorus
Simapleins Orchestra
Spress Miss DeLury
Ward Orchestra
Vieesgeetercey
Molloy Glee Club
Engel Orchestra
Drivers Fail Examinations and Stolen Cars Recovered in Harrisburg
May 2 1974 report from Harrisburg notes one in six applicants failed the Pennsylvania drivers license exam. The State Highway Department announced 3668 of 1974 applicants did not pass. The highway patrol recovered ninety stolen cars during the month.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Highway Department
Highway Patrol
May Term of Court Opens at Erie Today
Erie residents hear the May term of court opened with county court officials submitting quarterly reports at 10 oclock. The grand jury begins hearings with Tony Rivella among the first to face potential indictments for alleged statutory violations. Defendants including James Cocorat George Chifties and George Steplon are slated to appear on Wednesday for forgery and related charges. Two murder cases are listed, involving Karl M Bechtel, a Buffalo salesman, and Jesse Gilmore, a Black man, as upcoming grand jury matters.
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Erie
Tony Rivella
Corrs
Rigelle
James Cocorat Feorge
Gonot
Karl M. Bechtel
Buffalo
Jesse Gilmore
Forty Hours Devotions At St Thomas Church
Forty Hours devotions open at St Thomas church with special services aligned to the 10:80 amass. Rev Father L A McBride of Erie, noted preacher, spoke Sunday on the divinity of penance and offered practical guidance. The program continues through Tuesday with 7:80 evening services and visiting priests aiding Rev Father McLaughlin.
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L. A. McBride
Erie
St Thomas
Suniay
Father LA. Mcbride
Suniday
McBride
Father McBride
Father McLaughlin
Bright Youth Simul Hoy in Willard Readies Question
A brief Outlook feature notes a Willard North Carolina youth program answer to when to learn good habits. The reply given is “When we are young and when the minister calls.” The piece reflects a moralizing tone typical of period publications.
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Willard, N. C
Cured of Eczema Ad Advocate Praises San Cura Ointment
Mrs. Sara R. Byerly of Greensburg Pennsylvania says she was bedridden with eczema for four years before using San Cura Ointment and Soap. She reports rapid relief and complete cure, praising the products for skin ailments including burns and itching.
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Sara R. Byerly
Greensburg
Mail shipment of guns banned in new federal act
Erie mayor reports an average of one shipment daily into the postal system. Postmaster Joseph Mantasni notes the act banning unmailable firearms becomes effective May 10. He says shipments are marked as 0. Dy and easily identified, with gun volumes exceeding population needs.
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Erie
Joseph Mantasni
Congress
Washington
Money Quick Loan Service advertises small loans
Money Quick Loan Service offers loans from 25 to 300 dollars secured by furniture pianos and diamonds. They promise to advance funds to pay off debts with a single monthly payment. Rates are shown per amount and include proportions for overages. They are bonded by the state and licensed by the banking department license No 81 Petroleum Phone 916.
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Money Quick Loan
Union Loan Co Address Listing at Benoca Street
The notice lists Union Loan Co Inc located on the second floor of the C C F building at 222 Benoca St with a contact reference to 611 Glty Po.
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Union Loan Co., Inc
Benoca St
Glty
Untitled fragment on local unit and city event
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a local unit and city event with unclear details. No concrete names, dates, or places are readable to identify the subject or outcome.
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Rudolph Valentino
Bill
the Blonde Saint
GRAND
Community Church
Columbus High
United Press
Glee Club
Orchestra
E. E. Guignon
ST. Thomas
C. C. F. Bldg
Citizens National Bank
Ford
Chevrolet
Corry Auto Supply
East Main St
Horn
Wil Redor
Vlas
Roo
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