Corry News Briefs on Local Incidents and Events
Overcast cool day as Regie meets Guy Counc tonight at estage Doors benefit for the Cous ry High Athletic Association in the Senior High auditorium. Mary G shows a 3 percent decline from last year while retail gains lead the week across the nation. Mother's Day timing contrasts with 1988. Albert Stufflebeam reports a dog bite on West Washington Street. a one inch leg gash noted. Corry stores see brisk Mother’s Day shopping the heaviest in years. A Fourth Ward boy, eleven, paroled after thefts. neighbors fear escalation without intervention. A Ford missing from Kendall Star area appears moved as a prank, not larceny. Junie Peterson, 4, fractures leg. discharged from Corry hospital. Maritime Day urged for May 22 honoring merchant mariners and Savannah voyage of 1819. Driver privileges for 288 operators suspended or revoked in week ending May 8. drunken driving prominent. A Meadville Legionnaires visit for State Commander Gwynn speaks. Unemployment checks total $1,405,081 for week ending May 3. Mrs. Bess Caflisch injured by bicycle near Jewell shop. driver unhurt. Senators and officials tour to Tioga and return via Corry. Odd Fellows participate in Northwest district spring meeting. 100+ lodges represented.
FSA reports large gains in farm loan program progress
The Farm Security Administration reports that 232,947 typical southern families in its loan program increased net worth by 61.8 million dollars since loan origination, rising from 165.24 million to 227 million by January 1. Regional breakdown shows southern farmers up 66.8 percent, Western farmers up 18 percent, and Northern Eastern farmers up 29 percent, as debt adjustments helped 100,309 families reduce obligations by 84.9 million dollars. Back taxes totaling 44.78 million dollars have been paid to local governments.
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Washington
Farm Security
New Deal
FSA
Ioans
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Karas
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Clarene Madison
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Bracken Keating chapel for Mrs Josephine Madison wife of Clarence Madison of 954 East South street who died Friday morning at Corry hospital after a lengthy illness since the birth of a son May 6 Rev Edward L Wagner of St Pauls Lutheran church officiated Interment was in Fine Grove cemetery bearers were Howard Pier Alfred Hanson Lawrence Hanson and Boyd J Auer Relatives and friends from out of town attended including Mr and Mrs Lobenzo Graham Sr Lorenzo Graham Misses Mabel Opal Ruby and Bernice Graham Lloyd Graham Mr and Mrs Glen McCarney Mr and Mrs John Harlan Mr and Mrs Howard Graham Lyman Graham Lawrence Graham Mrs Plessie Small of Franklin Mrs Martin Madison of Meadville Mr and Mrs Bert Stockton Mrs Bertha Stockton Boward Stockton Mr and Mrs Winter Meyers and son David and Mr and Mrs Paul Ramsgate and family of Evie Mr and Mrs Donald Small of Ashtabula Ohio Eskimo Cookery Eskimos generally cook meal by broiling it.
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Bracken-Keating
Josephine Madison
Clarence Madison
East South Street
Corry
Herlties
Edward L. Wagner
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fine Grove Cemetery
Howard Pier
Alfred Hanson
Lawrence Hanson
Boyd J. Auer
City
Lobenzo Graham
Lorenzo Graham
Mabel
Opal
Ruby
Bernice Graham
Lloyd Graham
Glen McCarney
John Harlan
Howard Graham
Lyman Graham
Lawrence Graham
Plessie Small
Small Fire Threatens Marty's Restaurant in Cameron Block
A fire early Sunday near Marty’s Restaurant on South Center Street caused small damage. Fire started from a hut of glyssa and spread briefly before being controlled by the department from box 12. Timely discovery limited loss and insurance is expected to cover damages.
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Marty
Cameron Block
South Center Street
Services Draw Large Throng at Spring Creek Church
An audience filled Spring Creek church for the closing service of a three week campaign led by Rev. Guy W. Jones, his Silenced orchestra, and Rev. E A Hook who preached Be Ye Reconciled to God. Mrs C Damon of Spring Creek sang a commemoration solo for Mathers Day as nine public confessions and many testified blessings. Rev Enes announced aThursday meeting to celebrate new converts with all interested urged to attend. Hook to preach Tuesday in Jaguin New York and Wednesday will oversee West Spring Creek prayer services at the Deming nore.
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Spring Creek
Guy W. Jones
E. A. Hook
Ine Spring Creek
Hook
Jaguin
N. Y
West Spring Creek
Deming Nore
Two Convicted In Erie Court
Prei G. Shay of 1157 E. 25th Street and Gerald Spangenburg of 1210 W. 20th Street were found guilty by an Erie County jury in a sealed verdict presented to Judge J. Ovin Walte. Shay faces up to 10 years in prison and a $1,010 fine. Spangenburg is recommended for probation. Defense counsel petitioned for a new trial immediately after the verdict.
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Wrie
Prei G. Shay
E. 25Th Street
Bayfront Business Mat
Gerald Spangenburg
W. 20Th Street
Etie County
Ovin Walte
Shaw
Spangenburg
Kalevala Widely Regarded Finnish Epic of 12800 Verses
The Kalevala is described as a major artificial epic of modern poetry associated with Finland. It centers on Kaleva and the hero Piolend, includes 12800 verses first compiled in 1835 and revised in 1849 by Elias Lönnrot, and is noted for its treasure of Finnish songs lore and tales.
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Kalevala
Piolend
Kaleva
Elias Lommrat
Tivontalls
Corry High Band Members Return From All State Festival
Corry High School musicians Curtiay AL Vee and Lou Sprover returned from Lancaster PA where they played with the All State High School Band. The festival featured 246 players and concerts were held Friday and Saturday with thousands in attendance and one number broadcast on radio. Dr Brank Siswons led the All State band festival at the Lancaster High School venue.
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Curtiay AL Vee
Bcewtre
Corry High
Sifvel
Lou Sprover
Slave
Lancaster
Finilsy
Saturnoy
Corry High Glirnetist
Aiade
All- Ste
Edeeneem
Chaffee
Veramil
Lancaster-York-Reading
Brank ‘Siswons
Armen
Gueat
Heartiflow Miion Dollar High
Services for W. J. Edwards Held at Carry Home
Final rites were held Saturday afternoon for Wilson J. Edwards a prominent Carry resident who died suddenly from a heart attack Wednesday. Rev. William J. Kuhn officiated at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Interment was at Pine Grove cemetery with bearers and Masonic officials in attendance.
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Male Avenue
Wilson J. Edwards
Carry
William J. Kuhn
Emmanuel Episcopal Pharch
Pine Grove
Adlerika claims to relieve stomach gas pressure on heart
An advertisement for Adlerika asserts one dose relieves gas pressing on the heart and cleanses both upper and lower bowels, promoted by Keister's Cut Rate.
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Adlerika
Keister
Council to Advance Columbus Ave Paving Plan
Local officials outline steps to lay asphalt on Columbus Avenue with phased work. Street improvements aim to boost transit and safety, beginning soon with first segment followed by subsequent sections under municipal authority.
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Columbus Ave
Cowell
Culimibls
Sparoyul
Amwallhunio
Grudeyei Sau
Partineit
Work on Kane Streets Progress Report Update
Kane Streets project moves forward with 8000 feet of paving planned. May 7 update notes purchase by the town, schedule for material delivery, and upcoming completion near Creeves Street east end between Clay and Lincoln.
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KANT
Fausts
Hawley Sreer
Creeves Street
Clay
Lincoln
Two Kane Men Held for Passing Bogus Coins
Alfred Snoopy, 44, and Howard King, 42, Kane men, arrested by Secret Service agents on counterfeiting charges. They were arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Elizabeth Ora in Erie and held to the federal grand jury with bail set at 500 dollars. Both pleaded guilty to posting counterfeit nickels and pennies.
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Kane
Alfred ‘Snoopy
Howard King
Kare
Secret Service
Pol Oh
Erie Jy
U. S
Elizabel Ora
Beachure
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Hazel Peterson
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East Sath Street
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Euclid Street
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Genter Street
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Titusville
Corry Lodge of Odd Fellows
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