Concert Triumph by Corry Civic Orchestra Delights Audience
The Corry Civic Orchestra gave a successful first concert in the High School auditorium last evening. About 400 patrons attended, enjoying a well balanced program led by Lionel v. Thorogood with support from Mrs. Merrill Lille and Mrs. Austin Dempsey. Performances included two piano works, a vocal solo by Zella Carroll, and the orchestra's accompaniment on pieces like When Mother Nature Sings Her Lullaby and Out of the Dusk to You.
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Corry Civic Orchestra
High School
Lionel v. Thorogood
Merrill Lille
Austin Dempsey
Ineal
885 Verdict in Damage Suit After Crash
A New York state supreme court jury in Mayville returned a verdict of 8850 in favor of a minor and 80 in favor of the father in a negligence suit arising from an automobile collision near Westfield. The suit, brought by a Chautauqua County resident and guardian for Donald Thomas, 13, against Rev. J Edward Feeney, pastor of St. Thomas Church, claimed damages for injuries. Witnesses included Dr Van Laughlin and Lewis Thomas. attorneys were Gerald Gillis for plaintiffs and James A. Hughey for the defendant.
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Weathfield
New York
Mayville
Ratine
J. Edward Feeney
Thomas’ Churent
Pather Feeney
Dunicirie
St. Edward's High School
Lew’s ‘Thomas
Westfied
Sherman
Chautauqus County
Donald
van §. Laughlin
Lewis Thomas
Donald ‘Thomas
Alton Winslow
Hynest Valentine
Marion Valentine
Loyd Nundy
Gerald Gillis
Father Feeney
Arthur Pitts
Thomas Ressler
James P. Sullivan
Norman Warner
James A. Hughey
City to file liens for delinquent 1935 taxes in Erie
City Council directed the treasurer to certify unpaid 1935 property taxes and file liens with the prothonotary in Erie by December 31. Taxes have been due for three years and liens will attach to properties with delinquent assessments. Owners should settle before year’s end to avoid added costs.
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Erie
$1,000 Award Reinstated In Corry Insurance Case
Former Corry resident F C Leland won a reinstated award of about $1,000 from Wro men's Insurance Co. of Newark after a long chain of trials over a fire at 526 Washington Street Corry. The case, involving incendiary origin claims, narrowed to a jury verdict of $811 plus interest before reversal and reinstatement on appeal.
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F. C. Leland
Buffalo
Wromen's Insurance Co
Newark
State Superior Court
Leland
Corry
Washington Street
John
Elizabeth Saraceno
Judee Miles B. Kills
Interior Court
Tudor Henry ©. Niles
York County
Insurance Company
Niles
Erlero Nvt
Three Youths Held In Murder In Turtle Creek Store
Pittsburgh report says three youths confessed to a holdup at a Turtle Creek confectionery where no loot was taken. One suspect described the deadly shooting of Martin Fink, 44, who died after being shot twice as the assailants fled.
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Pittsburgh
Theresa Eee
Turtle Creek
Martin Fink
Howard E. Boyle
Rankin Iil
Richard Grotér
James Barnett
Pink
Boyle
Barrett
Fini
Bette Davis Says Husband to Get Divorce
Hollywood report that Bette Davis announced her husband Hanon O. Nelson, a musician and former bandleader, will obtain a divorce. The couple had been estranged for nearly a month as the social precedent in the movie colony is established by this move.
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Bette Davis
United Press
Hollywood
Hanon O. Nelson
Tender
Corry Plans 14.4 Percent City Tax Levy For Next Year
Corry officials expect a 14.4 percent mill rate for the 1939 city tax levy, unchanged from this year’s assessment. At a Monday council meeting the mayor and finance director urged keeping expenses within revenue, with department heads presenting preliminary budget figures and a special council session next Tuesday to review assess valuations and tighten spending.
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Corry
Frank E. Hepler
Puiminipal Altars
Weaver
Frank J. Heath
Cty
Council Wian
Councit
Corncll
McNutt Delays Quitting Post in Manila
Indiana friends report Paul V. McNutt will postpone his resignation as high commissioner of the Philippine Islands at least for a time. He may stay on indefinitely if political developments in Indiana and the nation worsen. McNutt, a former Indiana governor and 1940 Democratic presidential hopeful, planned to return to Washington in January.
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United Press
Washington
Indiana
McNutt
Thirty Sheffield Girls Injured as Bus Hits Deer
Thirty Sheffield girls en route to Kane shirt factory were injured when a bus struck a deer near Roystone and overturned into a shallow ditch. Ton Ware also injured. Most seriously hurt were Mrs Alyan William, 47, and Mary Getz, 19. All injured were from Sheffield. Continued on Page Three.
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United Press
Kane
Wrk
Leust
Sheffield
Han Struce
Roystone
Tijes
Here
Ton Ware
Princes Ulyam
Mary Getz
Alyan
Misa Getz
Commuunnity Hospital
Tinspititl
Kane Shirt
Man's Ankles Broken in Farm Accident
Louie Hollister of Berks Stockton farm east of the city suffered a heavy farm mishap this morning when a bull broke free from its pen and fell upon him, breaking bones in both ankles. He was taken to a local doctor’s office for examination and then removed to hospital for treatment.
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Louie Hollister
Berk Stockton
Whey
Defer Action On West Columbus Avenue Ordinance
The council deferred final approval of a plan to widen and improve West Columbus Avenue in a street project. Releases from affected property owners are needed for changes in the right of way near Halri Street. City Solicitor Kincaid to review preliminaries. adoption depends on releases and final readings.
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Dinkeyon
Blaine Kincaid
Cognell
Halri Street
Timor High School Health Fund Benefit Report
A recent Timor High School event raised funds for eyeglasses for needy children. The Cory Council of Private Teacher Association approved a $100 allocation and a health board plus Red Cross membership. An incomplete cafeteria report noted no profit and student benefits.
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AC Sim
Srr
Recen
Radio Redan
Tralih
Timor
Cory
Council of Privat Teacher Associa
Neady
Red Cross
Cafeterya
Boy 11 shot to death by brother's shotgun blast
In Montgomery township eleven year old Eugene Gordon was accidentally shot and killed when his elder brother examined a shotgun. The incident occurred near Mercersburg on November 22. Authorities investigate the tragic mishap.
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Mercersburg
Eugene Gordon
Montgomery Township
Red Cross Campaign Here Well Advanced In 1938
The 1938 Red Cross drive proceeds with Mrs HR Bhaies as campaign chairman and Cory residents urged to boost canvassing. Merchants and residents are asked to support fund drives in business districts and homes while local chapters report progress and aim to surpass prior totals amid welfare efforts. A separate note mentions permission granted to cut a tree on 528 Congorit Street due to sewer damage, issued by City Council.
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Cory
Encoura
HR Bhaies
Chaiman
Alhough
Rhodes
Ursing
Thei Silbser
Panvassers
Pat Omy
Es Fernsi Telee Eigiies
Sipmarine
Chery
Willur Lathvop
Congorit Street
City Couro
Lathron
Colegrove Keeps Position By Four Votes In PA Senate
WASHINGTON November 22 The Democratic majority blocked through the nomination of Colegrove to the Public Utility Commission and related posts after a party-line roll call. Seven cabinet posts were confirmed to await the January 17 inauguration, including several from Philadelphia and Erie appointees.
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Ross Downing
United Press Star
Warrisburg
von Armation
Gay
Hy Karle
Areleet
Arthur A. Tames
Vanafcles
Jantil Mitten
Lee
Pennsylvania
Percy Woooly
Drexel Hill
Gay- Pysor Harle
von Armsvian
Bol
Geerge A. Ryan
Lehigh
Jand
Willow J. Rodwers
Allegheny
Ihaent
Leatiers Weldon
Jay Santos
Eos To Sunport
Lonrrmeren
Ore Democrat
Tommée Joowin
Monemy and
Peupnnes Parnat
P. UG
Simveme Cort
Mes
Colegrove
Paes Raven
Weaver Seeks Enforcement On Traffic Ordinances
City Council heard Finance Director Frei J. Weaver argue that passage of a 2 to 8 hour all day parking ban is pointless if existing traffic rules are not enforced. The bill, introduced by Streets Major Teeter and backed by Nichols, faces street department difficulties and was held for next meeting after mixed votes.
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Stanley HH Nichols
Cornnell
Messare
Cornell
Illinois Accused Putfinger On Ousted Head
James Shepley reports in Harrisburg that State Democratic Chairman David L. Lawrence testified before a house graft investigating committee that late Pittsburgh political boss John Verona shifted loyalty from Republicans to Democrats with attorney general Margiotti. Lawrence denied personal ties to Verona and prepared for cross examination by Republicans as the inquiry into the Erie travel scandal continues.
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James Shepley
United Press
Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
House
John Verona
Pittsburgh
Hill District
Charles J. Margiotti
Lawrence
David R. Perry
R Bink
Erie
Vevina
Probes Materials Company
Bie
Arthie Polegrove
Margiotti
Acvuservfte Etsle
Wetona
George H. Earle
Verona
Republichs
Howse Committee
Carl B. Shelley
Earle
George H.barle
Lave
Lawrences
Commonwealth
Davephin County
Cin B. Shelley
Deny Veterans Break Up Meet In Sharon Pa
November 22 report from Sharon Pennsylvania states American Legion Post No. 299 commander Jack Braymaker denies war veterans disrupted a Silver Shirts Legion meeting. Ray Zachary fled the hall as a crowd invaded the event while Braymaker asserts veterans attended only as observers. Also reported, Altoona PA man Tolit B. Harnden, 85, Civil War veteran, died following a stroke, the town’s last survivor from that conflict.
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United Press
Sharon
Jack Braymaker
American Legion
Ray Zachary
Lionel
Silver Shirts
Nin
Braymaker
Altoona
Tolit B. Harnden
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