East Columbus bridge contract awarded for Hare Creek project
The city awarded the contract for the East Columbus Avenue improvement to William D. Heffernan of Dunkirk after a four bid process. Work begins the week of June 2 with local labor aims and about sixty days of construction for 3200 feet of street and a concrete bridge over Hare Creek.
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East Columbus Ave
William D. Heffernan
Dunkirk
East Columbus Avenue
City Counc
Heffernan
L. V. Metz Construction Company
Erie
D. C. Minter
New Wilmington
Pennsylvania Electric Company
C. L. Alexander
IM. Howard
Whs
Shur-Line Fire Protection Company
Paulson
Council
Supt
Safety Starr
Wright and
Mast Washington Street
Brest Willams
Strats
Kentucky
Woman's Club Banquet Set For Tuesday Evening
Corry Woman's Club plans its annual banquet at the club home on Mott Street Tuesday at 6 30 pm. Mrs Thomas Downey chairs arrangements with a program led by Mrs W H Howard. Performances include vocal solos piano solos duets and talks by club members and guests.
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Corry
Storms threaten youthpress as floods loom after heavy rain
United Press reports two days of severe rain raise flood risk for youth facilities in Kansas City while other regions report political shifts, export controls, escapes, stock movements, and a fire scare. In Ohio a man escapes in a cabin plane, while Ripon volunteers battle a fire sparked by a runaway horse igniting a pipeline oil leak.
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United Press
Kansas City
Youthpress
Ripon
Wis
Recount Drive Questions Luzerne Vote Gap in Pinchot Race
In Philadelphia on May 24 supporters of Francis Shunk Brown claim a true Luzerne county tally would show Pinchot ahead by only 10 000 votes versus 27 000 and plan a recount of every ballot box. A bond of 60 000 will back the effort as Brown’s forces stress possible Governor nomination swing. Also, Rotary Club officials announce Boys Week offices including mayor and police chief, with active duties limited to Citizenship Day, and pastors urge boys to attend special church services.
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Philadelphia
Luzerne County
Gifford Pinechot
Francis Shunk Brown
Wilkes Barre
John Hibbard
Brown
Pinchot
Rotary Club
Hoys
Lot
Fred Ewing
Milon Williams
Robert Wilcox
Neil Thorpe
Arland Briggs
Chester Potacki
Charles Burkhardt
John W. Maloney
John McLaughlin
New Disorder Imminent In India Revolt
Bombay observers report a partial strike as national congress volunteers plan further demonstrations against British actions sending troops to Dharasana. Salt works raid negotiations loom with potential force, while leaders face prison for prior Dharasana involvement amid rising tensions and Gandhi’s nonviolence teachings tested.
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Bombay
Dharasana
National Congress
Dhurasans
Warlaia
Congress
Bali
Mahatma Gandhi
Gt Ditiion
Karojini Naidu
Americans Win in a French Net Play
United Press reports in Autruil France that Helen Wills Moody and Wilza Beth Ryan won the French women's doubles hard courts championship, defeating Mme Mathieu and Mile Barbier 6 8 6 1. The Americans wore sweaters, and Moody stood out with her play while both teams showed uneven effort.
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United Pres Autruil
France
Helen Wills Moody
Wilzabeth Ryan
California
Mme. Mathieu
Mile. Barbier
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
Radio programming listings for 1980 include 5:30 p.m. sports, 7:30 p.m. Del Monte program, and 5:00 p.m. General Electric hour across networks NBC CBS and NEC. Ted Husing and Cub reporter provide commentary in the schedule.
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United Press
WABC
CBS
Ted
Husing
WABG
WBAF
NEC
del Monte
WEAF
General Electric
WIZ
NBC
Jury verdict in murder trial at Erie Brig
A jury at Erie Brig acquits, convicts, or convicts in five hours. Mrs. Hina Mumbulo charged with second degree murder in the burning death of her 11 year old stepdaughter Hilda. The jury deliberated five and a half hours and sentencing is deferred for a new trial. The state accuses her of pouring gasoline and ignition. The defense claims accidental fire caused by a dress cleaning mishap. Mrs. Mumbulo remained impassive as verdict read. Her husband Ralph Mumbwe faces charges related to insurance scheme and will be tried in September.
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Hina Mumbulo
Hilda
Hold up attempt suspected on road near Clymer
Two Corry men returning from Chautauqua Lake report a suspected holdup near North Clymer to Clymer last night. Darwin drove past two stalled cars while others approached, and a second attempt to stop them failed as Darwin forced through. No further trace of the suspects or other stopped vehicles could be confirmed.
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Corry
Chautauqua Lake
Clymer
Browne Camp
Darwin
Efain Darwin
Weather Outlook for Washington Next Week
May 24 weather outlook for May 26 to 31 north and middle Atlantic states. Generally fair early week followed by showers Thursday or Friday. Below normal temperatures Monday. temperatures rise above normal by Wednesday or Thursday then turn cooler toward week end.
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Washington
North Aid
Middle Atlantic
Haig
Two Auto Accidents Near City Yesterday
Two automobile crashes occurred near the city yesterday evening. Mrs Konsplanti Puchly of Wayne township suffered bruises but no serious injuries when her car was struck on the Union City road near the city. She was treated by Dr J W Irwin. Later, about 7 pm on the Corry Columbus road, Howard Campbell of Edmore attempted to pass Don Stewart of the city and struck Stewart’s Buick, with Roy Cady in the car. Both drivers and Cady escaped with minor injuries. Campbell’s car was badly damaged and Stewart’s slightly damaged.
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Rviay
Konsplanti Puchly
Wayne Township
Gerald Miller
Franklin Street
Union City
J. W. Irwin
Corry-Columbus
Howard Campbell
Edpore
Don Stewart
Roy Cady
Campbell
Aye
Stewart
Carty
Graf Zeppelin Heads Toward Rio De Janeiro
May 24 Rio de Janeiro reports Graf Zeppelin passed Barra do Rio de Contas less than 100 miles from the coast on a 60 hour round trip en route to Lakehurst. Refueled and provisioned, the airship continues south from Pernambuco after a 30 hour stop and may land briefly in Rio before proceeding to Sao Paulo and Santos.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Barra Do Rio de Contas
Baka
Lakehurst
N. J
Friedrichshafen
Dirigible
Pernambuco
Seville
Spain
Maragogy
Alagoas
Hugo Eckener
Graf
Sao Paulo
Sentos
Sealed verdict in counterfeit money case in Union City
A sealed verdict returned by a jury in Pittsburgh yesterday concerns three men Paul De Maio of Buffalo Luz Su Iemmo and Frank Tallarydo of Kane Pa accused of attempting to pass counterfeit money in Union City Pas The verdict will not be opened until Monday as Federal Court is not in session today The men were said to have had 190 dollars in counterfeit bills in their possession when arrested by state authorities
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Union City
Pas
Paul de Maio
Buffalo
Luz Su Iemmo
Prank Tallarydo
Kane, Pas
Ph Froimen
Parachute Save: Air Mail Pilot Survives Crash
Cleveland May 24 Pilot Samuel Samson flying the Cleveland New York night air mail leaped with a parachute after the engine failed in heavy rain at 8000 feet. The crippled plane crashed and burned but 545 pounds of air mail were saved and sent to New York. Samson turned the plane upside down to drop mail bags before leaping, narrowly missing a high tension wire. This marked his second parachute save and his Caterpillar Club membership.
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Cleveland
Samuel Samson
New York
Here
Samson
Caterpillar Club
Night Mail
30th Wedding Anniversary To Be Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Sam Paulson longtime Gerry residents celebrate their golden wedding on Sunday May 25 with a family dinner at the Paulson home. They arrived from Buffalo after wintering there and have lived in the city for decades after emigrating from Denmark where they were married. Nine children thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild are listed among their survivors with service by sons J S Paulson Andrew Paulson P Paul Son Clyde Paulson and Harry Paulson.
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Sam Paulson
Gerry
J.S. Paulson
North Center Street
J. S. Paulson
Andrew Paulson
P. Paul
Harry Paulson
Clyde Paulson
H. J. Smith
Buffalo
Glenn Paulson
Camp Hancock
112Th Infantry
Special session eyed to ratify London naval treaty
LYLE C. WILSON reports that observers expect ratification of the London naval treaty before Congress adjourns. President Hoover indicated he would call a special session if the regular session cannot complete action. Senate leaders, including Majority Leader Watson, expect ratification this session, while some Republicans voiced dissatisfaction with the president’s stance.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Congréss
Hoover
Senate
Watson
Robinson
Johnson
Cal
Alumni Reunion Program Announced for Corry High School
Invitations issued for the fifty sixth annual Corry High School Alumni Association reunion and banquet to be held at the Junior High School on Friday evening June 6. Officers Harold Shannon president and others lead an executive committee including Lucile Murray and Helen Johnson to finalize plans for the gathering with remarks, welcome address, reminiscences, and community singing.
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Corry
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Hazlett & Co
State Hospital
Youngstown
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YORK
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Robert Sears
St. Edward's
Thomas Smith
Ray Beagle
India
Francis Low
City
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Victor B. Wooing
Hisircuit Court of Appetita
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