Wife of former Corry resident dies in Pittsburgh
Rebecca Jane Avchison Hecker, wife of Anthony Wayne Hecker and former Corry resident, died Tuesday at her home in Pittsburgh after a long illness. She taught school for years after graduating from Indians State Teachers College and the University of Chicago. Funeral services were held in Pittsburgh with private interment in West Middletown, Pa. Approximately 4400 people die annually in farm accidents.
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Pittsburgh
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Anthony Wayne Hecker
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Indians State Teachers’ College
University of Chicago
West Middletown
Turkey Prepares to Defend Dardanelles From Axis Threat
British intelligence experts in London speculated future Axis moves toward Egypt and Suez with a double threat. The Dardanelles defense was stressed as Turkey faces possible pursuit via Bulgaria and Greece from the German front and Graziani’s base in western Egypt driving at Suez. In Mercer, Ohio, Fred J. Berger faced a separate incident after his car overturned, a deer carcass found inside, and he was convicted of illegal transportation of a deer in closed season.
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Dardanelles
London
Sue Canal
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Bulgaria
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Suez
Rodolfo Graziani
Fred J. Berger
Parma
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Berger
Justice of the Peace
Thomas McClain, Jr
Local shopping deals and weathered notices across town
City and Vicinity column lists grocery specials from Wilcox Grocery including Pilsbury cake flour and Parkay oleo, plus meat and dairy promos. Also notes turkey and poultry orders for Thanksgiving, bear hunting reports in Elk County, and community briefs on bingo events, public welfare budget, road and rail changes, and local incidents including injuries and property notices.
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Pilsbury
Wilcox Grocery
Bik Timning Company
Earle Valley
Ridgeway
CG H Frederick
Emporium
Salewanes
Clearfield
Coudersport
Kenneth Haight
Elk County
Shields
Lansdon's
Evening radio schedule and 1920 earnings totals
The page lists a dense radio schedule with programs such as This Curious World and Bill Stern Sports and notes a 1920 total world output value of 13 185 195 dollars. Timings include 1 00 p m and 6 30 p m slots with Variety. The text reflects a historical broadcast lineup and a large production figure for the year.
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Mike
Frigg of
Bill Stern
Lebor
Americals
Forum
England
Bank Celebrating Tenth Anniversary at Citizens Bank
A 1940 report notes Citizens Bank has operated in its South Center and Main streets building since founding. The bank, offering a four percent savings return, reflects recent rate changes to Vs percent amid stricter regulations. Current officers include J J Desmond president and Glen W Donaldson vice president, with several directors listed.
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Citizens Bank
Gitiens Bank
Samme
South Center
Main Streets
Opellet
J J. Desmond
Glen W. Donaldson
WL W Parker
Margaret B. McCarthy
Aésistant Ceahler
Walter Sweeb
Vahlér
J. J. Dasindil
A. O. Sandburg
W. Parker l
Howard Loveland
Three Apply For Clemency On Parole And Pardon
Two Erie county inmates of Western penitentiary seek paroles while a third man completes his sentence and urges a full pardon. Leo Bilecki requests release with support from Judge Miles B. Kitts, claiming innocence due to false testimony. Pred Blosser and William Domino also seek parole or pardon, with Domino aiming for a guard position. hearings set for December 18.
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Western Penitentiary
Eric
Erie County
Burton R. Laub
Leo Bilecki
Erle
Thomas Zopkowski
East 15Th Street
Pred Blosser
William Domino
Shippensburg
Laub
Damino
Reopening Defense Training Classes Sought
Local officials aim to restart defense training amid prior district failure to arrange continuation with state support. Most participants now work locally, with about 195 students in evening shop training. Plans include expanding the program and resuming classes at a special meeting or the December 2 reorganizational session.
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Purdue Indiana Renew Intense Gridiron Rivalry In Lafayette
Purdue and Indiana meet in the 43rd renewal as both teams carry five losses from seven games this season. The clash in Lafayette on Sunday pits a long running rivalry against a difficult start to the campaign.
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Purdue
Indiana
Babson Urges Early and Heavy Holiday Advertising
Retailers face a crowded season as ad space should be expanded to showcase goods to shoppers. Wall Street may rise, but Main Street will run busier as restaurants, transit and stores anticipate peak holiday trade. Prices trend upward amid possible shortages from wartime priority, encouraging early procurement of furniture, appliances, and jewelry. The piece urges consideration for others and cites the spirit of giving during the holiday period.
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Wall Street
Main Street
Herry
America
Jean
Junior class play shines as one of the best
The junior class play is praised as one of the finest accomplishments in many years. Comedy carried the production and the girls school dormitory setting adds novelty while the town newspaper reports on a revealed gangster truth and the cast earns high marks.
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