Local notes mix culture and concerns in Corry area
In Corry a town column reports mixed topics from a Cheyenne Chief's visit and Indian storytelling to highway planning, court actions over a West Washington street fire, and a canceled state armory auto show. WPA data talks, transient trouble, and local sport ties surface amid civic chatter and upcoming events.
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Chie
Leland
West
Washington Street
John Saraseno
State Armory
Public Works Administration
Washington
Fourth Ward
Rus’ Byler
Corry High Grid
Sedric McCaul
Bill Myers Yeeman
Corry
WPA Agsigtaite
Hata
Kiwaniy Club
Curley Williams
John B. Patterson
Mpu 2
Observations and Reflections on Tax Reform and Local Leadership
A column argues for revamping the school tax duplicate to remove dead or moved taxpayers and reduce relief burdens. It notes upcoming bids for a new vocational school on Friday November 29 and the election of new directors three days later. A Corry native, Abe Cumbinsky, returns briefly before winter moves to Florida, while Harold F. Howard advances to manager at Baltimore Chevrolet Plant, bringing pride to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tard
Harold F. Howard
Wesley H. Howard
North Center Street
Baltimore
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
Stratosphere Revelations and Far Future Travel
A fragment from a historic paper contemplates stratosphere travel by American explorers from the Black Hills reaching 14 miles up, describing an aluminum globe ascent and the sun’s warmth beyond clouds. It voicefully muses on heaven, space, and unknowns while touching local weather, lake levels, holiday savings, and a fifty year anniversary of the Stanford Hose Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Elijah
Tiis
Heaven
Columbus
Columbus Lake
Jupe Finying
All Cars Are Bargains In 1985 vs 1925 Analysis
The Automobile Manufacturers Association compares 1925 and 1985 car prices and specs. It notes average price per horsepower, price per pound, and wheelbase length have shifted, with 1985 buyers paying less per unit than in 1925. Modern cars are described as more efficient, longer lasting, and easier to operate, supporting rising sales during economic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brner
Associa Sion
Public service volunteers honored for risking lives and aiding community
The piece salutes real public spirited volunteers who routinely risk life and limb, giving time and energy to protect lives and property, support community welfare, and respond generously to the yearly appeal.
Authentic detail demanded by So Red the Rose film
Hollywood film shop details the research to recreate the Old South for So Red the Rose. Gladys Percey locates Shadows of the Teche near New Orleans and a Louisiana kitchen, with William Beymer advising on period accuracy. The project also wrestles with colonial furniture, French-influenced costumes, state flags, and a Confederate recruiting poster.
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Hollywood
Paramount
Stark Young
Gladys Percey
New Orleans
Weeks Hall
Sterk Young
Louisiana
William Beymer
King Vidor
Laurence Stallings
Maxwell Anderson
Edwin Justus Mayer
Reich
Margaret Sullavan
South
Paris Styles Paris Winter Sports and Evening Wear
Paris today offers Amy Blatt's mid season collection showcasing adaptable outfits from sports costumes to town wear. Navy sweaters with white sleeves, water resistant red jackets, rich knits, astrakhan fabric, tweeds and Scotch plaid suits appear with varied trims. Evening gowns feature turquoise silk knits, elbow sleeves and a scarfed V neck. skirts flare softly.
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Paris
Amy Blatt
Astrakthan
Star Signals Horoscope Brief for November 19
General today favors those born August 23 to September 23 with good morning and excellent afternoon. Emphasizes practical work toward ideals and strong individuality. Warns to temper ambition as the remainder of the month favors self-advancement. Special favorable periods noted are December 25 to January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pap Mae
Street lights cooperation delayed by council meeting
A Commerce and Industry committee urged council to back cooperation for street light installation, attended by J. J. Desmond G. H. Barlow C. H. Bagley F. A. Weeks F. J. Whittlesey B. E. Waltz and James P. Drown. Arrests sought for cottage burglaries at Findley Lake resorts. A Christian Science lecture at WW Library Theatre drew a large crowd. A Winger and Wilkes grocers horse ran away downtown, causing excitement but no major damage. Mr and Mrs Rathburn and family of Pittsburgh arrive to buy land and settle locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commerce and Industry
J. J. Desmond
G. H. Barlow
C.H. Bagley
F. A. Weeks
F. J. Whittlesey
B. E. Waltz
James P. Drown
Funeral Services for Martin Zickendrath
A large gathering of relatives and friends attended funeral services for Martin Zickendrath of 565 East Main Street. Rev. William Hall officiated at Davison Funeral Home, with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. Assistants included Gary Lodge of Biks members and locals from nearby areas.
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Martin Zickendrath
East Main Street
Momory
Davison Funeral Home
William Hall
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Pine Grove Cemetery
Gary Lodge of
Biks
T. F. Cibin
A. M. City
H. B
Robbery at Falls Creek Mansion Worth $1000 Looted
Nov 16 report states the abandoned Falls Creek mansion near DuBois, once built by G A Cotelli, has been looted of silverware valued at about $1000. The large stone house, occupied by widow Mrs Bridget Cocella and her family until about three years ago, has been vacant for years. Police and state investigators filed information with the Clearfield county authorities on the incident.
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George Orcutt
Akron
Firestone
Big Rubber Company
Frank Kuss
Ho-To-Pi
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Townsend Chile
TEU. S
George N. Wooris
Nebraska
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Norris
Gerry
Cory Wide
Congress
Corry Automobile Dealers
Tne
Ellis Bengon
P. R. Lineman
Erie
Renovo
Kane Gector
Vanderbilt
N.C
Vanderbilt Avenue
New York City
Alexandria Wasilewska
Broad Way
George White
New York Mirror
Christian and Missionary
B.D
Bridget Cocella
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Hollywood Film Shop
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Findley Lake
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Society of Corry
Winger & Wilkes
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