First WPA Job to Begin Here on Friday
Corty announces the first Works Progress Administration project to repair fourteen city streets damaged by mid July cloudburst. Forty seven laborers and three foremen are assigned to the storm repair program with Marion street chosen for early work on a troublesome storm sewer. The effort should provide six weeks to two months of work, overseen by City Engineer N R Dickson and Street Commissioner Edward Harrington.
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Corty
Works Progress Administration
Marion
N. R. Dickson
Edward Harrington
Marriage Announced for Elizabeth Thomson and John Logan
Mrs Grace Thomson of Corry announces the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth Thomson to John A Logan, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Logan of Corry RD 6. The ceremony was Monday at 8 PM at the bride’s parents home officiated by Rev Wadsworth. The couple plans a Adirondack trip then home in Corry RD 6. Attendants included Jean Thomson and James Brown. Guests included Mr and Mrs A G Tunstall and son Gordon of Philadelphia.
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Grace Thomson
Corry
Rt. D
Heraughter
Elizabeth T. Thomson
John A. Logan
Bert Logan
R. D
Wadsworth
Jean
James Brown
Thomson
Hamet Hospital
Adirondack Mountains
Canada
A. G. ‘Tunstall and Son
Gordon
Philadelphia
Fifty More Men Start Work On Erie Project
Bru Sept 16 second cont ingent of Erie's unemploy has begun earning a living on a street improvement project. Clarence Pulling of the city engineer's office projected the plan which follows a Tuesday group of 100 men on a tree removal job. A third batch may start soon as work progresses.
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Erie
BRU
Army of
Clarence Pulling
Kitts Dominates Erie Campaign in Shifting Local Races
Observers credit Miles B. Kitts with strong campaigning and broad support as he leads Democratic judgeship hopes while Erie ballots reshape council and mayoral contests. County results show mixed outcomes, with several races unsettled amid party realignments and potential constitutional questions.
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Miles B. Kitts
Evie
Thomas Barber
Charles Barber
Wayne Township
Thomas
Kitts
Barber
County Dental Society Feted by Corry Members
Corry dentists hosted a gathering for Crawford County Dental Society members with golf and mushball at the Corry Country Club. Prizes were awarded for golf, mushball, and low puting. dinner followed at Hotel Corry with group singing. Next meeting planned for October in Erie.
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Corry
Brie
R. H. Anderson
North East
J. F O'Leary
Girard
R. C. McChesley
H. J. Barton
Erie
Hotel Corry
Emmett Bailey
Ou City
Beatrice Shaffer
R. B. Mosier
Bailey
W. F. Wade
Ford Hayes
Butler County Society
Hayes
Escaped Polk school youth admits thefts
Five burglaries and one entry were solved by City Police after Victor Wilsey an 18 year old escapee from Polk State School confessed to stealing merchandise and cash. Police found on him watches lighters pockets full of small items used in the thefts and confirmed items matched the reported losses.
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Oil City
Oval
Victor Wilsey
Clefield County
Polk State School
Wilsey
Poll
Presbyterian Women Enjoy Fine Meeting
The September meeting of the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church opened after vacation. W S Watgoner led singing, Mrs F E Crowell gave devotionals, and Mrs A O Sandburg spoke on The Missionary Task Today. Mrs Emma Dean presented Young People’s Work, and Mrs G L Boyd reported Meadville conference. Elizabeth and Jeannette Damon sang during social hour. hostesses were Mrs C B Bentley Mrs Edith Lewin and Mrs N R Dickson who served lunch.
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Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
George Watgoner
F. E. Crowell
A. O. Sandburg
Emma Dean
Meadville
G. L. Boyd
Missy Elizabeth
Jeannette Damon
Elizabeth Damon
C. 8. Bentley
Edith Lewin
N. R. Dickson
Fire Prevention Week Set for October 6 to 12
Harrisburg designates October 6 to 12 as Fire Prevention Week urging united support to cut unwarranted destruction of life and property. Officials note fire losses have declined but wasteful practices cause economic toll and advocate public attention to preventable conditions and active cooperation.
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Harrisburg
United
Gre
Pennsylvania
Aged Corry Resident Harriet Hopkins Chammerlain Dies
Word of the death comes for Mrs. Harriet Hopkins Cham merlain widow of Bratley Chamberlain formerly of Corry. She died at Warner Home for the Aged Jamestown N Y Sunday night at 10 15 p m aged 87. She is survived by niece Miss Mary Hopkins of New York City and great niece Mrs Clifford R Jourdet of Corry. Funeral services Friday at 1 00 p m at L M Partridge funeral home Jamestown with burial at Pins Grove cemetery Corry after Beay 4 the body will be transported to Corry.
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Harriet Hopkins Chammerlain
Bratley Chamberlain
Corry
Warner Home For the
Jamestown
N. Jas
Mary Hopkins
York City
Clifford R. Jourdet
L. M. Partridge
Pins Grove
Silver Tea at Keppel Home
The Liudies AW Society of St. Pau’a sponsors a silver tea at Mrs. Hes Keppel’s home on Keppel Street. Mrs. Jurt Lym and several committee members organize refreshments while Raymond J. Bure arranges the program with musical selections by Keppel Tiffany and other featured artists.
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T He Liudies AW Society of
St. Pau
Jaitheran Ehuveh
Cuurel Society
Chicken Supper at Wayne Valley
Community event notes a chicken supper hosted by Brethren Church in Wayne Valley, inviting residents to join for a midweek meal and fellowship. Proceeds aim to support local church programs.
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Wayne Valley Cae Brethen Way
Bidders Shun Hazardous Moscow Water Painting Job
Only one bid was received for painting a 60 foot seawall project. City officials faced delays as they consider the lone entry and review safety and scope for the hazardous task.
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Moscow
Iahu
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