City Council Meets Wednesday Despite Holiday
Patina Fale an is Warmer BeHSor belis ring again Lomds City Council will meet Wednesday evening, the regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening being postponed due to the holiday. Fire department warns motorists to stop tailgating when answering alarms, as late Sunday near Spring Creek. Police probe malicious mischief at G C Murphy Co store on North Center street where awning was slashed Sunday night. Minor collision on South street and First avenue at 1 a.m. Sunday involving Martin Wise and John Kurewich. damage minor, occupants fine. Exe County Democratic Committee to meet at courthouse Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, presided by Joseph Wagner. Sinclair gas station under construction at East Frederick and North Center streets. State motor police caution drivers to signal lane changes and stops. several accidents near Tate cited. Haircut price increase to fifty cents Sept 1 at Corry barber shops. Chautauqua County Fair opens in Dunkirk Monday, runs through Saturday. attracts many from Corry and northwest Pennsylvania. Theft reported at Lee Second Hand Store on West Main Street. coat with valuable papers stolen two weeks ago. Child health clinic at Municipal building Thursday 10 to 11 a.m., with Mrs Ora Harper and local doctors. William Bettis of 530 Hast Smith St. catches 44-pound bass at Ashville Bay on Chautauqua Lake. Corry Public Library to reopen Thursday with 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. hours. closed all day Wednesday. Mrs Louis Dorrins of Erie improving after injuries from Spessial Columbus crash. son in law injured. Guy Basking of Shady Ave denies Polish club money theft claims. police investigation ongoing.
Congressmen Split Over Draft Measure In Capitol Vote Split
An informal poll of Pennsylvania and national lawmakers shows a near tie on the selective service bill. Six Democrats favor passage, six Republicans oppose, with six undecideds and several probable votes still in question.
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Funeral of Mrs. E Farrington at United Brethren Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Edgar Farrington were held at the United Brethren church with Rev. H. Ray Harris officiating. Kathryn Van Tassel played music. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery. A long list of relatives from nearby towns attended the service and burial.
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Edgar Farrington
Carl Henton
North Center Street
United Brethren Church
H. Ray Harris
Kathryn Van‘Tassel
Pine Grove
Leon VanTassel
Walter Keppel
George Akam
Charles Keppel
Harley Marsh
Bush
Elmer VanTassel
Mas
Virgil VanTessel
Leo “Ast
Archie VanTassel
Riveville
Mary Rust
Mildred Bryant
George Dean
Grand Valley
Leon Tennilson
Norma Dean
Clymer
N. Y
Robin Loveland
Ellsworth Hawley
Cassius VanTassel
Erie
Milan Williams
Washington, D. C
Thompson's Barsoma Tablets Promised to Purify Blood
An advertisement touts Thompson's Barsoma Tablets as stimulating kidneys to purify the blood and remove toxins. It claims relief from leg and back pains and mentions Golda Lace Taklete as an associated product. The text reads like a patent medicine pitch with dubious claims.
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Golda Lace
Corryites Are Selected for Civil Jury Service
Civil jury pool drawn for Erie county October term by Jury Commissioners Katherine Leary and Harry Wagner includes many Corry residents. About one hundred jurors are listed for presentation at the October term opening Monday October 14. Listed jurors include Ean Crowell J V Crowell Mrs Garah A Desmonit Mr Mine N Goodwill Mrs Magmaines William Layls Perry My Michols Corry Mrs Margares Ryan Linn Shreve Anilin City. Blair Bathe and David Hart were drawn, Mr Barnes now lives in the west while Mr Hart recently deceased.
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Erie
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Harry Wagner
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Crowell
J. V. Crowell
Garah A
Desmonit
Mine N. Goodwill
Magmaines
William Layls
Perry My Michols
Corry
Margares Ryan
Linn Shreve
Anilin City
Blair Bathe
David Hart
Dryym
Barnes
Hart
HOLC Map Sales Drive Promotes House Buying Plan
Newspaper ads promote the HOLC budget plan with 41 percent interest on properties. Over 100000 U S families have used it this year, applying rent toward monthly payments after a 10 percent down payment. Harry W Hagmann, contract management broker, will visit the Corry Hotel on Thursday September 8 from 10 to 4 to answer inquiries and explain the HOLC financing plan.
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Harry W. Hagmann
Corry Properties
Corry Hotel
Mint Oils Surge From Indiana's Northern Fields
Two thirds of the nation's peppermint and spearmint oil come from northern Indiana, reflecting the state's dominant role in domestic production and its impact on the essential oils market.
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Straw Fire Threat Ends in Barn Save
Straw ignited by heat near a barn on the D. G. Curtis farm at Eldred Hill northeast of Spring Creek aroused fear of spontaneous combustion. The First Ward pumper responded, lines were laid, and the straw was removed before the blaze could spread, averting a loss of several thousand dollars.
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Eldred Hill
Spring Creek
Kenneth Pitt
Erie Academy Lions vs Warren High 24 to 0 victory
Erie Academy Lions defeated Warren High 24 to 0 at Russell Field Warren. Captain Bil Cramer scored three touchdowns in the third quarter and Bete Ki-Vonak connected with Schwindt for another in the fourth. Officials included Bill Myers and Bob Williams. The report notes Jamaica as a British possession.
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Academy Lions
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Russell Field
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Lions
Bete Ki- Vonak
Schwindt
Bill, Myers
Bob Williams
Milk boosts farm income in June and July 1940
New York reports Milk Industry Foundation data show June milk income rising by 24 million dollars and July by 19 million, with seven months totaling 805 million, up from 721 million a year earlier. Milk remains the dominant farm cash income source as production, cows, and pastures improve. Berkeley, California, is named after Bishop George Berkeley.
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Whittier Triumphs Over Anderson in Cup Play
Robert Whittier beat Stanley Anderson 4 up with 3 holes to go to reach the President's Cup semifinal on Sunday afternoon. He then faced Charles Beating in a semifinal round with the final to match him against Howard Sheen.
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Stanley Anderson
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Charles
Howard ‘Sheen
Buffalo Livestock Market Report Sept 3
Hogs 3200 traded with weights over 10 lbs mostly 10 to 25 cents higher versus Friday, light days uneven. Cattle and calves: higher and steady, good steers and heifers 10.85 11.85, cows and bulls varying. calves 13 and up, sheep 2100 with prices steady to weak for spring lambs. Pittsburgh produce notes mild market turn with general stock quotes noon.
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Osttle
Haldovera
Fragmentary OCR Notice in Local Paper
Readable bits show a brief item about a log and a road or tally. The fragmentary text mentions a plate and a name Rag, with unclear surrounding context and dates.
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials. The legibility is poor with several garbled names and illegible terms, but it hints at a public sale event and associated authorities.
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