Corry School Board names Wissinger Vocational Director
The Corry Public Schools board elected Harry L. Wissinger of Lewistown Pa to be director of vocational industrial education, succeeding Charles M. Hoffmaster who resigned. The vote was 6 to 1 amid debate over qualifications and federal Vocational Act requirements.
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Harry L. Wissinger
Lewistown
Wis
Corry Public Schools
Charles M. Holfmaster
Board of Education
Myr
Holfmaster
Notsheed
Boar
Corry
Norman J. Ad'neer
Eilinger
Dewey
Hoffmaster
Wissinger
Barnes Tine
Allegheny College
West Inghouse Electric Company
Munhall
Pittsburgh
Prisoner Held on Escape Conspiracy Charge in Franklin
Frank Procter a 26 year old was held on 10000 bail awaiting grand jury action or guilty plea to conspiracy to break prison and escape. Sheriff Bell testified Snyder head bandaged after he allegedly attacked during the jail escape plot with Ruddy Thomas and James Hardyman pleading not guilty and remanded to jail.
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Blane Franklin
Frank Procter
Snyder
I. O. Bell
Bell
Foster L. Dale
Ruddy Edward ‘Thomas
City
James Hardyman
Neshville
Enn
Snyde
Election Returns From Corry Area Election Night Plan
The January afternoon set plans to provide residents of Corry and nearby areas with rapid election returns and full coverage via United Press war wire. Polls in Corry close at 8 pm with results expected around 9 pm. The Journal offers phone and in person access to latest returns, inviting both parties to call for news.
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Corry
Courtne
United Preas
Journal
New York
Ohio
Michigan
King George to Visit United States in Spring
King George announced to parliament that he and the queen accepted President Roosevelt’s invitation to visit the United States during their Canadian tour next spring. It would be the first visit by a reigning British monarch to the United States and may include Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.
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George
United States
United Press
Exen
King George
Roosevelt
Houses of Lords
United States of America
Daily Mail
Missister
Neville Chamberlain
First Snowfall of Season at Mercury Bowl
November 1988 will be remembered for election day and the first real snow flurries. A 48 point drop in the mercury over 24 hours left the city with a high of 4 degrees and a low of 36. Rain early afternoon changed to snow, and a light coating began to blanket Corryllea as a mid November chill set in.
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Corryllea
Republicans Make Major Bid for Posts in Key Elections
New York voters head to polls with Republicans mounting a strong bid to gain control of state administration. Senate races see 31 Democrats to 3 Republicans. 82 gubernatorial contests include six Republican seats and 24 held by Democrats. Congressional elections across 47 states test reactions to the New Deal era and GOP aims ahead of 1910 presidential race.
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Senate
United Press
New York
M Progressive
Tribute for war dead marks 20th Armistice anniversary
Nationwide salute honors deceased service members on Friday at 11 00 as schools close early and public offices pause. Legion and Veterans groups host open house at Legion Home with fish fry bingo and games while a service at West Washington Street post commemorates those who died in service.
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Whiakles
Bella
Elmer C. Carrier
American Legion
W.fl W. Post Nome
West Washington Street
WE. Lethman
City Hospital Orders Sterilizers for Obstetrics Ward
A water sterilizer and an instrument sterilizer for Corry hospital's obstetrics ward were ordered. Mrs C M Howard and Miss Margaret Bower, superintendent, headed the Ladies Auxiliary committee which purchased the sterilizers. Donations are still being received as reported at yesterday's auxiliary meeting attended by eleven members.
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City Hospital
Corry Hospital
C. M. Howard
Mies Margaret Bower
West Columbus avenue to be black topped under city plan
City Council advanced preliminaries for West Columbus avenue surfacing from North Center street to the city line. Plans call for minor grade changes, raised approach grade near the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing, and straightening of sharp curves. Work is slated to start late this month if weather permits after third reading approval.
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West Columbus Avenue
North Center Street
City Line
State Highway Department
Spencer School House
Beaverdam
N. R. Dickson
Columbus Avenue
Cornell
Center Street
Whiteley Tve
Couneil
Red Cross Roll Call Opens Here for 11th Campaign
Local Red Cross chapter announces the 11th annual roll call beginning Friday November 1 and running through Thanksgiving November 24. Mrs H R Richlea returns as roll call chairman and ward committeemen prepare for an intensive house to house canvass in all wards with no plant drive. Residents are urged to renew memberships to avoid delays when solicitors call.
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H. R. Richlea
Phate
Red Cross
Corry
Tater
Weather shifts across nation favoring Dewey in 1940 election
United Press reports voters in 47 states casting ballots as weather varied from region to region. In New York state Dewey led in a close contest against Lehman amid generally fair conditions, while Atlantic coast areas enjoyed balmy weather. Snow and rain hit the Rockies and Midwest as turnout surged in Ohio and Pennsylvania amid New Deal sentiment.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
New York
New York State
Thomas F. Dewey
Herbert H. Lehman
Roosevelt
New York City
Lehman
Dewey
Congress
Tne
Tayer
Simmer
Atlantic Seaboard
Rocky Mountain
Michigan
Frank Murphy
Pennsylvania
Georgeh. Harle
James JT. Davia
Joose
Ohio
Hulkley- Taft Aenatoria
Ross Downing
Philadelphia
Artin HL Dimes
Gmitk Pirist
Inthraeite
Selarak Cai
Giferd Minellot
Charles Alvin Kinia
Peliuiey
Sam Lioil
Gow
Thane Kennedy
John le Lewis Crmnitts
Todiae Triat Organisation
Lentenant
Athenated
Matsion
Damiiiry
U.S
Jones
Barle
Tata
Pratt
Mberg
Avery
Nedlitica
Pallx
P. i
Neerage Perumylvania
Walt
Renres
Girl, 14, to stand trial in father's death
Washington Pa November District Attorney James Bane announced Irene Ciniom a fourteen year old indicted for the slaying of her father would be brought to trial in juvenile court rather than criminal court.
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United Press
Washington, Pa
James
Bane
Irene Ciniom
Meadvill Fire Causes $20,000 Damage At Lumber Plant
A Meadville fire destroyed the Midway Lumber Company property with damage estimated at $20,000. Two buildings burned, one housing valuable machinery, as flames spread from the welding shop. manager L. B. narrowly escaped. Other structures were saved.
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Meadville
United Prem Meadville
Midway Lumber Company
L. 3
1964 Citywide half-day vote in Corry sets record
Corry voters flocked to polls in heavy turnout for the 1964 state and congressional election as rain and mild weather shifted, with precinct counts pushing toward the 2,000 mark. Democrats and Republicans mobilized machines, cars, and workers to maximize turnout despite weather, amid reports of broad participation across Corry and Pennsylvania.
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Corry
Democrata
Republicana
Lunar eclipse glimpses observed in late afternoon to seven twenty one
Periodic glimpses of the lunar eclipse were noted as the moon began to emerge after rising, with the event completing at 7 21. Observers at the scene recorded timings and described the eclipse from early evening observations along the eastern horizon. In Hollywood, Sally Rand was fined ten dollars for charges related to disturbance and privacy invasion.
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Corry
Rendi Mens
Sally
Hollywood
Sally Rand
Silver Jubilee of Parcel Post Celebrated Here
The Post Office Department marked November as the Silver Jubilee month for Parcel Post, launched January 1, 1919. In 25 years it ranks second in U S postal revenues and handles more pieces annually than many foreign nations, reflecting growing public demand. Founders foresaw universal low rates, with 1912 law enacting modern Parcel Post and later additions of Insured and other services. Continued on Page Wight.
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Post Office Department
Parcel Post
U. S
Parcel Post Raa
Ife
Neeview
Sommu
Wight
Dionnes to have tonsils removed tomorrow
In Callandra Ont Nov 8 the Dionne quintuplets will undergo tonsil and adenoid removal after guardian Dr Allan Rey Dafoe said persistent colds prompted the decision. They were moved to Dafoe's hospital for a staff of Toronto doctors and surgeons to conduct the operation with other specialists present.
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Unites Frese Callandia
Allan Rey Dafoe
Dafoe Murkery Hospital
Physiciana
Siuedon
Alek
Toronter
Allin “Brown
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Hoffmaster 15
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Venango
Mercury Bowl
Veterans Plan
Legion
TWP
Council
Upstate
John McLaughlin
Dionnes
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