West Washington pavement work wins contract in Meadville
Twenty years ago the Keystohie Construction Cos PANY of Meadville earned the contract for extensive paving on West Washington. Planned are vitrified brick pavements for small streets and concrete surfacing on broad streets, with no large extension planned for testing. Also noted, Pine Grove Cemetery Association stockholders re-elected the old board of directors. Corry plans to enter the Indianapolis sweepstakes on May 20 with the motor speedway class competing in a 600 mile race raising expectations of local entrants to watch Phil Logan vs Danny Frush in a featherweight bout.
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Washington
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Fragmented wartime notes from Corry era newspaper.
A sprawling, fragmentary column lists local figures and events including military assignments, civic notices, community milestones, and personal movements. It references Army transport shifts, police figures, veterans, naval cadets, transfers, fundraising, and social tidbits across Corry and nearby areas with names like Dick Shoop, H. Lynn Rice, Tom McCoy, and Willlun Mecaus, among others. The text weaves through wartime life, personal notices, and local industry updates with numerous ambiguous fragments.
Lieutenant Clare Brown Dies in Plane Crash near Lin Platd
Second Lieutenant Clare W. Brown 20, Jamestown born Lakewood, died in a United States Army Air Forces airplane accident near Lin Platd in the Trani area during wartime. He was a Lakewood High School graduate, photographer, and former Jamestown Calera Club member, survived by his parents and a sister.
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Corry paper quotes war work and local sentiment
A Corry newspaper piece discusses war effort during World War II, featuring reader letters about army eligibility and morale. It reflects civilian duty, war bonds, and the tension between drafted and non drafted locals. The piece includes editorials on patriotism and community support for armed services.
OPA Abolishes Squeeze On Meat Packing Prices
Philadelphia May 15 The Office of Price Administration ends its squeeze on meat packing firms led by George A. Casey president of John D. Palin Co Philadelphia. The action affects about 200000 pounds ofpital workly and aims to align prices with the March 1942 level amid concerns over retail price stability.
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School Field Day Exhibition Planned at East Washington Grounds
Despite weather concerns, about a thousand pupils from local schools will stage a field day exhibition on East Washington Street grounds this afternoon. The event, a review of the year’s physical culture work, is directed by Sol Well, head of physical education.
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Hay fever types and seasonal pollen origins
The article lists three hay fever varieties in Pennsylvania: spring from March through May caused by pollen, summer from June to mid July from grasses plantain and sorrel, and fall from August to first frost from ragweed. Symptoms include runny nose watery eyes itching and sneezing with relief only where pollen is absent.
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Jane
Training for Peace Amid War Talk in Novi Africa
A reflective wartime column argues for postwar peace training to shape German behavior after defeat. It notes historic German militarism, the Hessian legacy, and the challenge of transforming a warlike ruling caste toward peaceful, civilized membership in a global order.
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Novi Africa
Pay-Go Taxation Proposal Repeats Its Comeback
The piece argues for a Pay-Go tax system where taxes are paid quarterly from current earnings rather than outstanding debts. It contends the reform would improve fiscal discipline, create a sense of being financially up to date, and align personal finances with immediate income. The rhetoric emphasizes moral and fiscal benefits to both individuals and government.
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el- Ways
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How's Your I Q A Contested Quiz From Page Six
A reader quiz presents ten questions about nature, presidents, literature, botany, geography, and history. Items ask about natural products from Breall trees, a president nicknamed Rough and Ready, the author of The House of the Seven Gables, chrysanthemum life cycle, Thessaly location, U S continental area change since 1880, racial teeth comparison, Welsh name meaning Hewellyn, and the Allen Real Estate Act adoption date.
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United States
Alford's Market in Ridgway Closes After Five Years
Ridgway a May 15 Alford's Market on North Broad Street suspends business tonight proprietor Ray Alford announced Most equipment sold He plans to enter the U.S. armed forces and hopes to resume after the war The closing follows the world conflict and reflects a challenging local economy with patrons expressing support and best wishes for a future reopening.
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County Scout Leaders at National Meeting Erie
Erie county Boy Scouts president W Piry Oliford and Rev Walter Conway will represent Erie at the 33rd national council meeting of the Boy Scouts of America at the Biltmore hotel in New York. Scout Commissioner Dr J L Parsbus and Max Brimmel are among others expected to attend with others invited and local reservations arranged.
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Union City Man Leaves Estate of Over $20 000
Union City man ereth who died April 10 left an estate valued at 20 000 in personal property and 75 in real estate Ralph B McCord register of wills said Friday Mary Fp Hit tek wife was granted letters to administration Florence B MacDougall who died May 7 left estate valued at 4 000 in real estate James J Mac Dougall husband was named administrator
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Union City
Jett
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Western Street
Soldier's log from the sky views bomb bays and Aero Supply bolts
Private Michael J. Lita sends a chamber note describing a routing flight from Nobbs NW M. He views bomb bays through a radio room door and mentions bolts bearing Aero Supply marks, offering a glimpse of wartime logistics from the heavens.
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New Trial Requested in McAusland Murder Case at Erie
A motion for a new trial was filed for William McAusland who was convicted of first degree murder with the death penalty. Judge Waite granted a rule to show cause, with arguments to be heard late May, and a new trial date to be set. McAusland remains in custody at Rockview penitentiary awaiting appeal steps.
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Brie County
Former Erie Democratic Leader Dies in Hat Springs
Urie My 1 vavian Storie of 221 Bust Al street, engineer for the New York Central Railroad, died in Hat Springs, Arkansas, after years of health issues. He had been longtime manager of the 1995 Democratic campaign in Erie and Crawford counties and chaired the county Democratic committee. The report notes a distant reference to Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.
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New York Sentral Railroad
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Cleveland
Ohio
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Crawford Counties
Fragmented Historical Snippets From Distant Records
A garbled mix of historical notes mentions Charles Goddyear and early rubber processing in 1836, plus scattered references to places like Hull, Me, and a Buffalo herd stoppage near Crawetl Texas. It touches on Indian names, a “Devily Tower Nation” in a windy location, and a 10 year-old Texas game designation for buffalo.
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