Town notes mix into a busy Erie area update
A stream crossing made from two transplanted tanks serves a cattle passage near Hara Greet east of town, while Dart the city plans a 1409 dollar concrete stride pending council approval. Squirrels from an eastern Pennsylvania farm multiply in the park as locals report their wild kin in town. A Lafayette two door car is noted. Bullets into air, political bids, and local social snippets fill a lively page with names, places, and events from Erie region neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hara Greet
Dart
Wold
Pennsylvania
Woodlands
Lafayette
Ray
Charley Keating
Western Pennsylvania
Norbert Fitzgerald
Workmen’s Compensation Board
North Center Strees
Shoemaker’s
Ina
Will relieve sewer menace by widening Hare Creek channel
The city plans to widen and straighten Hare Creek at the main sewer outlet to improve rapid discharge during heavy rains. City Engineer N B Dickson says cost hinges on a bridge on private property and could be reduced to a negligible city outlay, with potential federal aid from the Public Works Administration. A full citywide sewer cleanup and a storm sewer, awaiting WPA approval, are seen as prerequisites to any disposal plant and future relief from sewer problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare Creek
N. B. Dickson
Public Works Administration
West Main Street
Corry School District Considers Equipment Funding for Athletics
The article argues that finance for football and basketball gear is essential and should come from the district. It criticizes constant fundraising as unfair to donors and students, noting that current equipment is subpar due to debt and limited revenue. A steady annual appropriation could eliminate donation drives and improve school teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Atlletic Association
Corry High School
Corry Wiet School
Syliith
Gloria Sidney Marries Wad Bennett Cerf in Cerf Residence
Gloria Sidney, film actress, wed Wad Bennett Cerf in Phoenix Arizona today. Justice Marvin T. Phelps officiated in a ceremony held at a Cerf residence hotel setting, attended by close acquaintances from New World publications and Meher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Sidney
Phoenix
Ariz
F Sidney
Wad Bennett Cerf
New World
Railroad plans new Pennsy passenger station in West End area
Twenty years ago reports from the Journal Fire s dated October 2 1915 note the Pennsylvania Railroad would proceed with constructing a new passenger station. The Hire Railron would lease space from Pennsy, with the depot s location described between the P and Wacks and the Buffalo division track east of the junction in the West End. The item also mentions theft at Corry Danger Sanitarium on East Main Street twenty three Plymouth Rock broilers stolen by two men seen nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railron
Pennsy
Pennay
Corry Danger Sanitorium
East Main Street
Paris styles three piece ensembles for fall and winter
In Paris this October three piece ensembles of skirt jacket and top coat dominate the season. Coats vary in length from finger tip to skirt length and are beltless and full with buck pleating or front back gathers. Designers Lucien Lelong and Henry Creed showcase beaver fur linings and warm velveteen blouses, while fashion tips highlight versatile top coats for sports wear and a fitted seven eighth coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Lelong
Henry Creed
Tugwell Plans Hollywood Film On Resettlement Aid
United Press report focuses on Rexford Tugwell undersecretary of agriculture and Resettlement Administration chief traveling to Hollywood to develop a dramatic short film. The project aims to depict drought devastation and RSA relief, with potential showings in theaters and in drought stricken areas to boost support and explain government measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Rexford G. Tugwell
Resettlement Administration
Moyie
Tugwell
Hollywood
Mexico City
Fraternal Congress Opens Amid WV Town Teaching Rule
Towns in West Virginia restrict teachers to a 60 percent work rule as the Fraternal Congress meets in Patmont. The convention, held October 2, focuses on education policy and board rules. Syracuse Mary Masco of Brownsville Pa is mentioned in connection with the election and convention activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrmont
W. Va
Syracuse
Hollywood Film Store Tales From a Prop Man’s Bar
Hollywood scene reports Pat Patterson of Warner Brothers, expert drink mixer, explains film beverages are fake. Real drinks replaced with water and Coca Cola extracts. actors, scenes show real-looking cocktails while the prop man notes wine is often grape juice. Tone and drinks vary with shot and taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Pat Patterson
Warner Brothers
Franchot Tone
Walter Walker
Pat
Tone
Betta Davis
Missing Erie Girls Recovered by Union City Relatives
Two ten year old Erie girls Marion Anselment and Evelyn Smith ran away from home at 215 Chestnut Street Monday morning. Fifteen hours later they were found Monday night at a relative's home in Union City. Their parents took them back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Schoo
Union City
Chestnut Street
Marion Anselment
Evelyn Smith
October 4 Star Signals Forecast for Birthdays
The horoscope notes favored births December 11 through 31 with strong daily tones morning good afternoon very good evening excellent. It advises makers merchants railroad workers to watch health February and July through October 1936, warns about interiors, and projects improved finances in December 1935. Writing and short trips seen as beneficial with danger flagged March 4 9 1936 and social favor February 29 March 3 1936.
W R C Meeting at Titusville Marks 50th Anniversary
Corry Woman's Relief Corps members Mrs Rosa M Westley and Mrs Mae Roof attended a district meeting at the C F hall in Titusville. About sixty members were present for the fiftieth anniversary of the Titusville corps with state leaders including Mrs Tana Bayney and Mrs Jeannette Wasser. Luncheon was provided by Lady Drake Rebekah Lodge. Officers for the year were elected with Mrs Jeannette Wasser named president. Next meeting slated for Albion, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Rosa M. Westley
Mae Roof
Corry Woman's Relief Corps
Lady Drake Rebekah Lodge
Joter
Jeannette Wasser
Albion
Lbion
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Olean
Chester Potocki
Jamestown
Concord Township
Raleigh Wagner
Film Transfer Service
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Pension Club
Northside
Wesleyville
Wilfred Nash
F. B. Nast
Buffalo Road
Pau Phelps
St Edwards School
Cubs
Vill Garry
Hallowe'en
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Aroeker
Max Valier
By RJ. Scott
Africa
Amy Lee
Journal Fires
Maccavhees
Mia. Nettie Young
Mary Graker
Carrie Palmer
Hannah Crapser
Mery Murray
Sabina Marks
Catherine Young
Rimily Berilner
Agnes Metz
Lilian Smith
Walter Shuss
Warren
New Warren
Sarah Stewart
Jenmin
James Nevils
Dunkirk
Paris
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Kansas
Texis
Hollywood Film Shopted
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