Weather and local notices from Corry region
Showers and temperature shifts forecast with wind damage minor in Corry. Prank arrest at West Pleasant and Gate. Blaze at a chimney put out with no damage. Oil market influenced by refinery sales. Pittsburgh show ends after nine days of record attendance. Wards reports profit, Red Cross drive urged by Gov Warle. Regional events include Snake and Wig Club theatre show and Red Cross calls for support. Weather outlook through week hints fair skies with rain or snow flurries northern New York to Maine, colder start week, warmer midweek.
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Mia
West Pleasant
Gate Arrests
North
Middle Atlantic States
New York
Maine
Collier
Legionnaires Active in 29th District Report
A comprehensive report on American Legion activities in Crawford and surrounding counties highlights strong 29th district participation led by Henry D. Brown of Meadville. The annual district conference at Cambridge Springs will outline next year’s program with Western Vice Commander Guy J. Wardinger among attendees.
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American Legion
Crawford
Henry D. Brown
Meadville
Vie
Cambridge Springs
Hrie
Brown
Legion
Guy J. Wadringer
New Castle
Legion Auxilaries
Evie
Craws
Big Decline in Auto Licenses
United Press reports a sharp drop in 1939 automobile license plate applications, 55 percent below last year on the same day. Revenue Secretary J Griffith Boardman says 75,000 tag sets issued this year versus 198,000 previously, with 2,250,000 forms mailed. He urges drivers who have not received forms or changed addresses to notify the bureau immediately to avoid missing plates as old ones expire December 31.
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United Press
Revenué Department
Revenue
J. Griffith
Man
Boardman
Bureau
Milk cooperatives oppose reciprocal trade pact in dairy fight
The Interstate Milk Producers' Cooperative, with 8,500 members across five states, denounces the Canadian American trade agreement as unfair to dairymen. The group adopted a resolution at its third annual conference in Philadelphia. A separate note from Amherst reports a traffic signal trend aimed at reducing phantom demands by enabling stop and go signaling.
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Peeksct
Philadelphia
Tnterstate Milk Producers’ Cooperative
SUN Amherst
Movie creates new problem in Boys Town
The film Boys Town produced by MGM proved a financial flop for Father Flanagan as home donations dropped after its release. He notes people assume the orphanage is wealthy and can fund its $1.5 million building program, yet the studio owes no money and donations failed to meet expectations.
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Neb
Nav
M-G-M
Father FJ
Flanagan
Boys Town
Father Plana
Father Plana. bin
Father Flanagan
Education Extended to Neglected Youth
Education law broadens access for youths in Pennsylvania to complete twelve grades in a public secondary system. The measure raises the age and allows study through seventeen, with transportation for students living far from centers, and preserves the right to remain in school when not employed. It aims to prevent idle years and secure future citizenship.
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Pratawaer Sreng
Ehna Tabor
Bronte
Lester K Ade
Pennsylvania
Kehpol
Sivisen
Fas Iis
Rem
Lementsyy
Fe- Benning
Nupiie i
Four Arrested in Pittsburgh Election Fraud Case
United Press reports four suspects were taken into custody in Pittsburgh as District Attorney Audrew T. Parke leads a probe into alleged efforts to intimidate voters in the Hontesusadl elections. Names and details appear garbled but indicate charges tied to a $60,000 scheme and official subpoenas.
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PGH
United Press
Pittsevngh
Audrew T. Parke
Ion
Thediadol
Ultarney
Thangel
Young man found guilty of second degree manslaughter
Mayville report states Patrick Martini, 23, Jamestown, convicted by county court jury of second degree manslaughter with a recommendation for leniency. Sentencing set for Monday at 11 a.m. by Judge Lee L. Ottaway. If the defendant’s first felony, max penalty for second degree manslaughter is 15 years. likely 7.5 to 15 years.
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Mayvilme
Ratrick Martini
Jamestown
Lee L. Ottaway
Martini
Maximin
Farmers to Play Hockey in Amherst league
Amherst Nova Scotia unveils the Maritime Provinces first farmers league. Eight teams based on local farms have entered, showcasing rural talent in organized amateur hockey.
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Amherst
N. S—A
Farmers” Hockey League
Fiere
Witch
Feague
Maritime Provinces
Shoes Shine Boy Linked To DA Aides in Gang
A juvenile known as Tex, described as a friend to many in his building, headed a shoe shine gang under the eye of attorneys. He was captured and sentenced to 21 months at Huntington Reformatory after being named by authorities. Anthony Glownbella and brothers Frank and Russell Cloobelio connected to the gang received paroles.
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Tex
pWoeetars
Tule
Sundsay
Adhine Bay
Huntingdon Reformatory
Ville
Ville Hin Tormmay
Pal
Rani Me Iy
Anthony Glownbella
Serilencal
Tomato Canning Peak Reached in State
Harrisburg reports 100 million pounds of Pennsylvania plowman tomatoes inspected for canning. Officials say the 1938 pack shows a 100 percent gain over 1924 and 45 percent above last year with Superior quality across the state. A complete review of the 1938 cannery season is planned.
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Harrisburg
Vestate de Paimone
Agrinullage
Brenelt
Haiti
Fru
Bureau of Markets
Mawar
Elo
Janus L
Theurcau
Neburea
Crawford Man Killed In Fall
Meadville report states Luther King county coroner ruled a fall from scaffolding caused the death of 74 year old farmer Gedigot Shatter of Summit Township. He was found Friday afternoon after a fatal accident at his barn. The verdict cited accidental death with no signs of foul play. His wife and family were notified as authorities prepared the customary procedures.
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Meadville
Gedigot Shatter
Summit Township
Luther
King
Sit
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Corry
Norman Bennink
Clymer
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Erie Hamot Hospital
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Ft. Raward's School
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Ariz
Jerry Hays
Ruetey Canyon
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Jock Saul
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District Attorney's Office
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Mass
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