Retired Pennsylvanian Conductor After 44 Years of Service
William Armstrong, longtime Oil City conductor with the Pennsylvania Railroad, retires after 44 years of continuous service. Enlivened by 1886 start in Corry yard, he rose to freight conductor, later served as watchman, toolroom attendant, and mail carrier. He regained sight at retirement on April 1 after eye surgery in March.
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William Armstrong
Pennsylvania
Oil City
Corry
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Armstrong
Shep
Armstrong
Philadelphia
Big Orchestra to Help At Offering in Brookville
The D. M. I. orchestra led by President Lynn B. Dana will perform in Brookville on Friday and Saturday as part of a two week spring tour. The group, formed in 1869, includes 34 college-aged musicians under Dana and his son Lynn D. Dana, Jr. The ensemble travels by three vehicles and is highly sought after, often turning down dates.
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Brookville
Lynn B. Dana
William H. Dana
Hic
Lynn D. Dana, Jr
Institute
Dana
Chautaliqua
Papa Dana
D. M. I. Orchestra
College Sgé
Thayer
North Clymer
George ‘van der Schaaf
Edna Brown
Leeds
Mogland
Sarah Jackaman
L. W. Lammers
Milton Sharpe
Richard
Jamestown
W- B. Jackman
Niagara Falls
John Hegstedt
Beechwood
Joh Pitt
Corry
James Brown
Hermey Bennink
Pauline
W. H. Gates
Cherry Creek
Clymer Fire Company
Clyde Beeman
Clymer Center
Edward Ton
Mount Marion
Myrtle Mount
New York City
S. C. Ton
Hart
Little Valley
Charles
LaVon Johnson
Ralph Meracle
Elings Springs
Myrtle Croscutt
Abbe Reformed church noted for beauty and memory
May Day features at the Abbe Reformed church with a large array of floral pieces in memory of loved ones. A varied program opened with a hymn and prayers, followed by child performances and solos. Community news covers deaths, relocations, home repairs, and social events in Clymer and vicinity.
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Clymer
Frederick Rhebergen
Avalon
Kniphuisen
Lilan Russint
Bessie van Erden
Dael
Howard
Ervin Legters
Methodist’ Church
Driss
Clymer Grange
Ross Grange
Falconer
Chris Christensen
Aito
Emblem Oil Co
Milton Knapp
Zera
Mary Knapp
Aurora
Leslie
Mr. Hoffman
Holland
Mich
Sedress
Abbe Reformed Church
L. L. Legters
Leonard Legters
Deland
Fla
Bishopville
S.C
Rev. Legters
Charles
Irving
Clifford Legters
Sarah Habinkana
Manly
Henry Gravink Hve
North Center Street
Perry Lines
H. F. Young
Freeman Street
Taylor
Lines
J. K. Whippo
J. D.galup
William Gravinic
James Gravink
Otis Fardink
Urge firmer attitude to quell Gandhi coup
The Bombay branch of the European Association urged a firmer British response to Gandhi followers in India. A committee asked Sir Frederick Sykes to arrest all who incite natives against the government, criticizing current policy as weakness and laws as being contended.
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Unite Press
Bombay
India
Mahatma Gandhi
European Association
Froderick Sykes
Plan Special Lecture For Men And Youths
revival at united Brethren church continues through weekend Evangelist E J Dunlap to speak to men and boys over 14 at 2 30 pm with Power for a Clean Life as the topic and Pictures Around Calvary for the evening session Sunday night other local notices include visits, guests, and illnesses among residents in Warren, Corry, Fredonia and surrounding areas.
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United Brethren Church
E. J. Dunlap
Ofelock
Calvary
Widow Sues Over Husband’s Death In Auto Crash
Minnie M. Hecker of Erie files a $15,620 damage suit in Erie County Court after her husband Conrad A. Becker died from injuries when an auto driven by L. Merle McGovern struck him at 24th and State streets on November 6. The complaint cites negligent operation and seeks $620 for medical expenses and $15,000 for loss of support, society, and comfort. The defendants are L Merle McGovern and Herlert Rommerdale.
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Erie
Erin
Minnie M. Hecker
East 23Rd Street
Erie County
Lourt
L. Merle McGovern
A6th
Sadiafras
Herlert Rommerdale
West Sith St
Conrad A. Becker
Conrad
McGovern
Rommerdate
St. Vincent's Hospital
Thoughts Shape Your Tomorrow, James Allen Quotation
A compact reflection on how today’s thoughts determine tomorrow according to James Allen, urging awareness of mindset and its decisive impact on future outcomes. The note presents a philosophical adage rather than a news item.
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James Allen
I High Graduate Wins Honors at State College
Dorotha Viletta Williams of Corry and peers from Crawford and surrounding counties earned honors at Pennsylvania State College on Scholarship Day a ceremony led by Dr Ralph D Hetzel. 251 students received awards including Phi Kappa Phi Phi Sigma Tau Sigma Eta Sigma and Sigma Pi honors for various disciplines.
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I High
State College
Dorotha Williams
Dorotha’ Viletta
Tom Williams
East Frederick Street
Northwestern Pennaylvania
Pennsylvania State College
William H. Crawford
Allegheny College
Schwab Auihorium
Ralph D. Hetzel
Crawford
Jeannette Mary Burns
Waterford
Phi Kappa Phi
Dorothy Viletta Williams
Corry
Phi Sigma Tote
Romance Langage
William H. Peters
Girard
Sigma Teu
Milton ©. Holmberg
Titusville
Sigma Pamim
Psilon
George W. Fowler
Phi Eta Sigma
Footwalk Across Ol Creek Bridge Authorized in 1865
May 8 residents recall long debated footwalk over Ol Creek bridge near the city. The walk, Civil War era topic, gained wider attention up to Harrisburg and was approved by the State General Assembly and Governor Geary on April 4 1865. Freight agent W W Turner found a copy of the act in an Erie Railroad file while researching an agreement.
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City
Harrisburg
State House of ‘Representatives
State Senate
John W. Geary
W.W. Turner
Ly Bre
Erie Railroad
San Cura Ointment and Soap Ad Promises Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts San Cura Ointment and Soap to treat pimples rash and the pimply skin. It advises washing affected parts nightly for five nights and applying ointment, with a money back guarantee and consumer prices listed for soap and ointment.
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