Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files October 17 1925
John Fairclough of this city now operates in truck one between this city and Buffalo and faces a 716,000 damage suit filed by Pittsburgh parties after an August 26 auto crash. Corry health conditions show limited contagious disease with three cases under quarantine measles chicken pox and whooping cough. Henry Warner died at his North Center street home after a brief illness on his 29th birthday. Keystone Boosters plan a semi pro league meeting in Waren this evening. Charles Keating’s Ford coupe collided with a telephone pole on East Main street, badly damaging the front end as he moved off the road to avoid another vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fairclough
Buffalo
Counly
Pittsburgh
Corry
G. W. Dunkle
Charles Keating
East Main Street
Keating
Our Annual Bonfire And Retail Price Policy
The passage argues that retailers profit from high volumes and low prices, warning wage increases push prices up and harm distribution. It urges strong fire control, notes 10,000 annual deaths from fires, 400,000 home fires yearly, and a $44,225,000 yearly property loss, underscoring the need to conserve resources amid war and postwar demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anersen
Run Death at Erie Crossing In North Union Street
Edward Molen, 16, was struck by a hit and run motorist at the North Union street crossing of the Erie Railroad. He died from a fractured skull. A single headlight was broken. the car also hit Joseph Glermak’s parked auto in front of Chet's Tavern. The vehicle briefly stopped before fleeing as the boy waited across the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Molénie
North Union Street
Erie Railroad
Joseph Glermak
Chet
North Union
John Tordan
Allegany
Living War Memorials Move Ahead Nationwide
More than 2000 communities across the country join a campaign to build living memorials for World War II veterans. Projects include parks, pools, golf courses, theaters, and community centers, funded by local efforts and tribute ceremonies, with examples from Premont Texas to Camden New Jersey and Melrose Massachusetts.
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Columbus
George M. Trautman
Americas Commission For Living
Trahtman
Trautman
Premont
Ohio
Simming
Pvt
Rodger
Post
Young
New Georgia
St. Cloud
Minn
New Rochelle
State Ignores Snow Inquiry
Erie officials report no response from Secretary of Highways John Shroyer to a second letter demanding snow removal equipment for Erie County. Chairman Thomas Schaper recalls last winter’s crippling snows from December 11 onward and notes the highway department must be ready with adequate gear. He cites a year ago when the Army was needed to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
John Shroyer
Evie County
Thomas Schaper
Shroyer
Schaper
Erie County
Highway Department
Erie County Institution Fund Down to Fifty-Nine Thousand
The Erie County Institution District surplus cash will drop to 61,000 by year end, says executive secretary Barton Kauffman in a county report. He warns taxpayers face a tax rate boost to cover the deficit as the surplus is nearly exhausted, a situation he has warned about for three years. The report notes the fund’s head is about one third the length of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County Institution District
Barton Kauffman
Kaufman
Fred
Support for Bulwinkle Bill gains broad backing
Consistent, practical support for the Bulwinkle Bill grows in Congress to clarify railroad rate regulation and the ICC’s role. The bill is backed by shippers, chambers of commerce, agricultural groups, and state legislatures. Critics warn of OPA price controls and CPA cost absorption policies harming retailers, with wages rising and major industry costs under pressure. The nation seeks strong railroads with clear, defined regulation amid postwar adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taterstate Commerce Commission
Bes
ICC
New York Times
Publg Service Commissions
Chambers of Commerce
North Dakota Stockmen's Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texarkana
Texas
OPA
Hus
CPA
New York City
Elies
Washington
Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
More than half the hospital beds in the United States are for mental patients. One out of every 20 infants will spend part of life in a hospital for nervous and mental disease. Most doctor calls involve nervous disease. Mental health costs exceed 200 million dollars yearly. Early treatment for personality problems can prevent institutional care. Communities need robust mental hygiene services and funding to reduce demand on mental hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loysville
Trautman
Kerrville
Tex
iKerrville
Jackson
Hagerstown Memorial Forest
Department, of Forestry and Maintenance
Pottstown
Melrose
Mass
Camden
United States
How's Your . 9.? Wiese fui questions puzzle
Classified page offers answers to questions about wartime history and geography. Questions cover presidents, Allied powers, Belgrade location, Truman’s Chesapeake Bay weekend, time intervals, troop demobilization deadlines, missing word, General MacArthur’s age, Ankara capital, and differences between Army Separation Centers and Points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotsit
Trane
Belgrade
Truman
Chesapeake Bay
Europe
Gen. Bougins MacArthur
Num
Turkey
Maloney Rites Set After Corry Hospital Death
Mrs Mayme Maloney of 1 Maloney Spring Street died at Corry Hospital yesterday afternoon after a period of illness dating from October. She was the widow of John H Maloney, formerly of Meadville, and had lived in Corry since 1928. Surviving are five daughters, two sons, a brother, a brother-in-law, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mass at St Thomas Church Friday morning at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney Spring Street
Corry Hospital
John H. Malatey
Meadville
Corry
St.Thomas Church
Lo. A
Dwe
Joseph Riley
Denver
Colo
Raymond Dyckes
Don Maloney
John Maloney
North East
F. P. O'Neil
Masdville
William Maley
Cony
Plso
St. ‘Thomas’ Church
Bi Pelock
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Henry Warner
Henme
North Center Street
Warner
Keystone Boosters
Waren
Clean Boy
Snow
the Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
Legters Brothers Market
Clymer
N.Y
Mayme Maloney
Curtis Jewelry
Wilcox Grocery
Pillsbury Flour
Warren Co
Est
Dorothy Claire
Montgomer Ue
USO
National War Fund
Paul's Men's
BER Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
St, Marys
Pearce Pride
Pearce
Lanston
Center St
Amici
Gat ‘Ho
Mn Vis
Tyan
Ted
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