Corry Evening Journal History and Banking Trends Analysis
The excerpt analyzes U S banking trends, noting the 1940 landscape with about 10,100 state banks and 5,050 national banks plus 1,000 trust companies. It discusses bank failures, consolidation, and a shift toward larger, stronger institutions amid wartime economics, with regional implications from the west to New York and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banke ii
Cleveland
Thirly
Federal Reserve System
New York
Twenty Years Ago Football And Weather In Local Summary
Twenty years ago readers recall a Warren Saturday night game in the GA conference with Tidic ute making a standout play. The score was 10 to 15, weather in the 20s chilled the evening as churches observed Easter Sunday and locals prepared for holidays. Bert Sooty and Lindsley planned a college vacation visit from Allegheny, while Will Messenger moves into the Messenger house on West Wayne Street. The Brisk K.R. line sent Charles Perking and Arthur Rounds toward distant towns for new work as residents prepared for spring and travel.
Girl Fatally Burned After House Fire Accident
Franklin reports a three year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Culbertson of 00 Halviny Street, suffered severe burns while playing in the living room. Her dress caught fire from a stove, and neighbors aided before she was taken by ambulance to Oil City Hospital where she fell into a peaceful sleep. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon.
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Franklin
Russell Culbertson
Halviny Street
Oil City
Osenider
H Jones
Los
Man Dives Into River to Rescue Drowning Boy
Jamestown scene on the Chadtakain River reports Thomas Cos vines, 10 year old son of Mr Frank G. Cintaniga, pulled from the water after plunging in to save the boy. Mix Carlson, foreman at Anchor plant, dived in, rescued the unconscious child, and the boy was revived before police arrived. The incident occurred near Institute Street and Victoria Avenues.
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Jamestown
Sori
Thomas Cosvines
Anit
Frank G. Cintaniga
Allen Street
Tom
Yusterday
Mornine Ay Alicu
Carl
May
Chadtakain
Medr
Instituty Street
Victoria Evenus
Puriiuve
Mix Carlson
Institute Reet
Thomas
WCA. Hospital
Frome
Wester Haye
Community Church to Hold Sunday Services and Meetings
Columbus March 31 services at Community Church Sunday April 3 at 1 am with Rev L J Eighmey. Sunday School at noon. Movie shown from Thanes book with Alice Terry and Rudolph Valentito. Board of trustees meets April 7. Library books to be returned and stored. Wilmot Bates recovering after tonsil removal. Carrier ill with pneumonia. Howard Benson and wife to depart April 2 after winter in California. Brnco club to meet Lloyd Reeves April 5.
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Columbus
Mar
L. J. Eighmey
McSinday
Morseman
Thanes
Alice Terry
Ruedolph Valentitzo
Wilmot Bates
Corry Munday
Howard Benson
California
Brnco Club
Lloyd
Reeves
Believefire Burns Barber Shop and Store in Early Morning Blaze
A fire at the corner of Eagle and Main streets damaged a frame building housing Joseph Bondi’s barber shop and residence and the Flickinger Store run by Amos Hull. Firefighters found smoke and flames. interiors and barber equipment were ruined. Damages near $2,000. The blaze appeared confined to the upstairs apartments and caused spillover to the Flickinger store. Investigators will determine cause and origin.
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Freeontia
Eagle and
Main Streets
Joseph Bondi
Flickinger
Amos Hull
Honol
Waller
Ulickinger
$10,000 in Gems For Three Masked Bandits
Three masked bandits forced jewelry salesman Louie Goldstein to open a safe at his home in Pittsburgh. Diamonds and jewelry valued around 10,000 were taken while Goldstein and his wife slept. Police suspect the robbers were familiar with Goldstein’s home and work.
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United
Pittsburgh
Louie Goldstein
Ler
Goldstein
Dome
Red Pepper Rub Claims Fast Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers as providing instant heat and quick relief for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache and sore muscles. It promises blood circulation boost and lasting warmth with a genuine Rowles packaging claim.
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Rowles Jon Cath
Rural districts to gain from new electric rate orders
United Press reports that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has ordered new rural electric rates. Officials said many utilities filed schedules showing charges for the extension of service. About 42 percent of electric concerns in the state have filed tariff schedules, with smaller companies still adjusting to rate changes.
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United Press
Harrishurg
Pabfii Seasioe
Wlestye
Willie Sidde
Br Dirmers
Ipeikaens
First Congressional Pairing In United States History
The fragment notes an 1840 instance when John Quincy Adams prepared a resolution asserting constitutional authority, describing it as an early expression of pairing in Congress and outlining duties of both parties. It states the resolution was not voted on and that pairing practice became common afterward.
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Congress of the
United States
John Quincy Adinis
Retire 104 PRR Workers Placed on Honor Roll
Philadelphia April report notes 104 Pennsylvania Railroad employees retired under the company pension plan and placed on the rot of honor. Eastern region payrolls include 20. western 16. Altoona 4. general offices 3. two for the Longsstand Railroad.
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United Press Philadelphia
Lundred
Pennsylvania Railroad
Centrale 16
Western
Altoona
Gus de Dixon
Treight
Marrisburg
Child Fatally Injured by Car in Salamanca
William Lay vert Light, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Tred Light of West Salamanca, died in the city hospital at 11:30 Thursday morning after being struck by a car. Walter Bowen of Willey Coline is named in the report and the accident is under investigation.
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Salamanca
William Layvert Light
Tred Light
West Salamanta
Au Witomobil Univon
Walter IE Bowen
Jitter
Koker
Orinty
Rheumatism relief claims from plant extract
A vintage advertisement touts a vegetable tonic claimed to relieve rheumatism by using extracts from medicinal plants. It cites long usage, patient letters, and a Johnson City Tennessee address, urging readers to try the product as a natural aid for joint and muscle pains.
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Corry Evening Journal
Excepe
South Street
Corry
A.D. Golegro
Arthur Colegrave
Sivsisiver Publier
Colegrave Tee
Nail
Currier
Waithesteaniu Tailrandt Company
Wire Avenue
Walt Tonighe
Order of
Worshiy Ag
Bert Sooty
Eon Lindsley
Allegheny College
Will Messenger
Mrs. Mowenger
W. Wayne Street
Hiankeing
Chatada
Gleveland Plain
Norrow
India
Paris
Alemite Service
Justfine Motor Oils
Main
Seiberling
Nealth
Carl ¢. Camphel
West Main Street
Johnson City
Tenn
Federal Reserve
National Bank of Corry Resources
Golden Rule Sale
Chapin’s
Gordon
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
N. Center
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