Edison’s Son May Succeed Moffett in Federal Role
Chariss Edison, son of the famous inventor, may succeed James Moffett as federal housing administrator. Moffett backs his present assistant Stewart McDowall. Edison is president of Thomas A Edison Industries and heads New Jersey emergency council amid Corry residents’ familiarity.
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Chariss Edison
James Moffett
Moffett
Stewart McDowall
Edison
Thomas A. Jidison Industries
New Jersey Emergency Council
Edisons
Corry
Chautauqua
City Council to Consider 10-Year Lighting Contract
Corry schools face final term preparations as 1,700 students and staff gear for closing activities. Superintendent Dewey's report, budget figures, and term openings are under review. Junior High exhibit and operetta May 28 and 24, with Alumni planning June 13 banquet and graduation exercises at St Eaward's and Concord area schools. Memorial Day and federal mall fraud trial notes also mentioned. Corry faces busy weeks ahead.
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Corry
St Eagard’s Institution
Ralph S. Dewey
Fizures
Ponting
Wright Stress School
Studen
Harold G. Wolfe
Lie Juniior High School
Concord
Washington
Fairview
Harding
Ide—City
St. Eaward's High
Legionnaires to Honor U S Commander in Erie
The American Legion post in Erie expects a large delegation to attend next Thursday’s 8 PM dinner rally at the Masonic Temple honoring national commander Frank J. Belgrand Jr and Pennsylvania department commander J. Ernest Isherwood. Local leaders and corry citizens to join. reservations handled by Arthur J. Schaub. banquet open to legion members, friends, and guests.
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Bimer
Carrier Post
American Legion
Rie
Frank J. Belgrand, Jr
J. Ernest Isherwood
Pennsylvania
Masonic Temple
Arthur J. Schaub
Lloyd Stowe
Corry
Erie County
Bills
Crawford County
Davis
Belgrano
Pacific
American ‘Legion
James ¥ Wet
Waynesburg
Stowe
Me Legion
Legion
Juliante
A. Alling Reeves
GL. Kimmel
A. W. Deininger
Raymond Rupp
L. Warthmis
Edward Dalton
A. Ginders
A. ©. Millis
W. A. Willins
and. Augustine
F. A. Fatheraiyes
Public Service Commission Cuts Utility Rates Across Sectors
Opune reports the Public Service Commission secured rate reductions totaling 4 1848 dollars from October to April 15. The plan involved uniform talks with utility company representatives to lower charges for the public. Small consumers benefited as lower rates took effect within weeks after conferences, spanning electric gas water and telephone services.
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Public Service Commission
Commission
Mines Sink Store in Frederick After Ground Caving In
Cold coal mines beneath a Frederick store operated by Joe Rimand have hollowed the ground causing the building to sink. Large windows cracked and doors sagged, making it impossible to close the entrances.
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Frederick
Joe Rimand
Banana Line Starts Operations in Houston
The S. A. Gerrard Company of Cincinnati has begun a banana shipping line in Houston. It marks the first Yegale fruit service to be instituted in the city, with distribution planned for the Houston trade area.
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Houston
Tex
S. A. Gerrard Company
Cincinnati, C
Houston Trade
Corry Liquor Store Receipts Show Gain
Figures from Corry on Main Street show April government revenue of $9 415.12, up from last year’s figure. Year to May 1 total sales reached $418 619, an excess of $17 828.07 over 2023. Daily April sales averaged $216.01, higher than April 2023’s $142.21. January through March sales totaled $40 54, $9 210.77 and $5 692 respectively.
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Feast Main Street
Corry Fire Dept Sees Minimal Losses Early This Year
Corry's fire department reports 28 alarms by May 1 with most calls for chimney and grass fires. No major blazes in four months, estimated total damage under 3000 dollars. Notable incidents include March 23 at Fox Farm and January 26 home fire on North Center Street. Water used on Miles residence fire and railroad yard fires on April 24. Fire officials warn of continued risk due to brush and grass growth.
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Corry
Columbus Avenue
Fox Farm
William Miles
North Center Street
Miles
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oater
Pennsylvania Chickens Lead State Farm Output in 2034
In 2034 Pennsylvania raised more than 21 million chickens on farms, valued at about 13.95 million dollars, ranking third among states. Iowa and Illinois led production. Farmers sold roughly 9.48 million dollars in chickens and consumed 6.24 million at home, with total cash income around 9.49 million.
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Harrisburg
Pennnsylvania
Fettival State Crow Reporting Service
Pennsylvania
Iowa Andllinois
Penssylvecia
Crop outlook for 35 favorable in Harrisburg report
Harrisburg May 1 A mild winter and good March weather yield a favorable outlook for the coming season per the Federal-state Crop Reporting Service. Winter grains are in excellent condition with minor damage to peaches. Pennsylvania farms show more cows milked, higher milk production, and farm income easing but cash income from major farm products higher than in 1934.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
City Lights Plant Fight Seeks Halt on Building Work
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company sues Mayor Pfeifle and four city officials to stop further construction of a municipal lighting plant and to block acceptance of federal funds. Judge Stewart had issued a restraining order last year. the case cites contempt charges and seeks denial of the grant.
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Avitn City Conneterm
Adieliforest 18
Bethlehem
TWA
Pennsylvania Poweroand Light Company
Robert Preifie
Light and Power Compa
Pfeiflé
Covast
HorEon
Stewart
Final Action Deferred on City Street Lighting Contract
The council postpones final action until May 20 on a ten year contract with Pennsylvania Electric for street lighting. An ordinance to authorize the mayor to sign the deal will be introduced next meeting, with tentative adoption on first reading. Pending state legislation may affect municipal lighting powers, with a decision hoped for by next month. The contract expected to yield about 114 dollars monthly, subject to later reductions if federal rules change.
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Connell
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Corry
Ywitich Tl
Senate
Counvil
Huthorie le
Clty
Willey
Milk board members reappointment seeks Senate approval
The Pennsylvania milk board undergoes reappointment votes as two incumbents Paul Sunday and A C Marburger await Senate confirmation under a new law extending the board’s life by two years. The third member Charles T Carpenter has left the board. Governor George H. Eyrte backed two candidates and the Senate was expected to weigh approvals next week.
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Hakusbune
May
State Senate
Paul
Carlisle
A.C Marburger
Evans City
Chares T. Carpenter
Glenmoors
George H. Eyrte
Goventywarle
Marurger
Sunlay
Senate
Bpvern
Beaverdam Wattsburg road gets 1.77 mile rough grading
Construction advances on the Beaverdam to Wattsburg link as 1.77 miles begin rough grading. Gaaries H Fry Construction Company leads the project started in late 1934 with about twenty five workers. Concrete paving planned, weather permitting, in a bid to ease traffic between Corry and Erie and relieve Union City Waterford congestion.
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Wattsburg
Beaverdam
Gaaries
H. Fry Construction Company
Jorie
Unite! Brethren Church
Wiath
Hope Ty
Bry Construction Company
Highway Department
Lattle Informaring
Erie
Stout
Aute
Beaverdam Road
Wattamburg
Corry
Evie
Union City
Waterford
Jend & Wand
Wayne Township
Hairpin at 22 Years Old in Coleoka Tenn Case
In Coleoka Tennessee Mrs. Lewis Seyunt R F D No 3 has worn the same hairpin daily since early 1908. In Steubenville Ohio a fight over a woman’s photo caused a fatal stabbing of Lee Brown 32 from Youngstown Ohio in this city.
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Colleoka
Tenn
Lewis Seyunt
R. F.D
Steubenville
Lee Brown
Youngstown
Legion Plans Big Rally Here June 8
Invitations are being prepared by Elmer C. Cartier Post 885 American Legion for a large rally in this city on Saturday June 8. The Americas Legion will assist, with many bugle and drum corps expected to join, aided by the Golden Rule Club. A business group committee will seek financial support and expand activities, aiming for a larger program than past rallies. Hundreds of Legionnaires and their wives are anticipated to attend.
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Elmer C. Cartier
American Legion
Pennsylvania
New York
Americas Legion
Golden Rule Club
Business Men's
RULE EXPLAINS METHOD TO CUT SCHOOL TAXES IN HARRISBURG
Harrisburg May 3 Roglie Hons outlines a plan to reduce school taxes by as much as twelve mills while equalizing State aid distribution. The proposal would fund a five mill cap and boost State aid to districts, with specific unit costs for elementary and high school teaching units and safeguards to keep schools open.
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Harrisgurg
Roglie
Choi
DS Tames N
Sivauan
Callapae Iy
Beyarts Gutors Gok
Rispore
Tix
Rindony
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Corry Evening Journal
City Council
Frank P. Parish
Chicago
Elsie Walker
Mo- Kun
Henry L. Doherty
Parish
Wailer Lentin Fivil
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U.S
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Corry Liquor Store
Oklahoma
McAlester
Okla
Asignert
Joby
Eany Bat
PWA
Milk Board
Charles H. Fry
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Oregon
Oregon City
Oré
Edenton
Henry Mouse
John L. Sullivan Iurtig
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