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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1940

Page

8

Old age rolls absorb 329 relief cases in Erie County

About 319 people aged hi 19 were shifted from Central Assistance to old age in Erie County effective January 1 under state provisions. Transfers this month include 22 more aged 85 69 who previously did not receive relief. Savings from moving to old age arise from a 50 50 state and federal funding split, with annual totals around 24 336 dollars and monthly savings of about 2 028 dollars.

Erie County C. L. White Erie County Board of Asistance Jamey and Beomary Whity Ahave White

Raid on Philly Communist Center Attracts Investigations

Philadelphia April 3 two residents were ordered to appear before a congressional committee on American activities after police raided a Communist center and the office of the International Workers’ Worker. Carl Reeve, a Communist education director and Senate candidate, and Frank Hell, a district official, were summoned to testify before the committee in Washington.

Lanceres Philadelphia Umder Pena Divs Congressional Committee American Activities Communist Pry International Workers Carl Reeve Communist Party Senate Hell Washington

Simple Home Remedy Claims Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief

An advertisement promotes a cheap home remedy using Bu-Ex or Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemons to quickly ease rheumatic or neuritis pain. It promises relief within hours or overnight and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement. The ad cites McCandrey Drug Company and road drug stores as distributors.

McCandrey Ady

Purse Snatcher At Erie Obtains 59 Dollars

Erie on April 1 a woman identified as Ward alighted near State and Ab 1Bth streets with a bank book and a purse containing 59.48 dollars. She entered the Security Peoples Trust branch to make a deposit but left in haste noticing no suspect or face near the street. Ward resides at 248 Shon street.

Erie Elevan County Recorder's of Wie Security-Peoples' Trust Mig ‘Ward

Budget Review Seeks Cuts to Lower School Levy

The Pennsylvania Economy League reports preliminary survey of the county school budget showing a deficit of about 56,000 and urges cuts to spare a tax increase from half to a full mill. Executive secretary Rid Williams says the board must answer how much can be spent and adjust appropriations to fit the funds.

Pennnsylvania Leagan LeRid Williams William Williams Willian

Ladies Mission Society Meets at Mrs Kouman Home

The Ladies Mission Society met at the home of Mrs Seoneth Kouman on a Thursday evening. Mrs Chriy Christenson presided with Nex Rilant Byhelman in charge of refreshments. A review of the foreign missionary paper and a talk by Mia Ralph Findley highlighted the session. The group plans a lantern slides event at New Providence, inviting all, with an offering to support missions.

Seoneth Kouman Chriy Christenson Uievitionals Nex Rilant Kewyna Bahamas Clymer Methodist Rey Por

Regular Meeting of the 20th Century Club

The Two Heth Century Club met at Mrs Helen Duelné Mes home with Garver Ruslink delivering the opening remarks. Grace Spitzer wrote a gardening paper read by Mrs Winifred Christenson due to sickness. Bernice McCann and Gertrude Gravink sang two duets. Bertha Wassink read a fitting poem. Members resigned to roll up My Favorite Flower as the host served a luncheon with assistance from Gevalidine Goring. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Parl Brooks of Orchard Park NY and Mrs Brooks, a former music teacher. Mr and Mrs Neil Bradbury and daughters Joy and Martyn of Williamsville, NY visited. Ellen Gaftisch returned to Fredonia Normal after vacation with her parents.

Two Heth Century Club Helen Duelné Mes Garver Ruslink Grace Spitzer Winifred Christenson Bernice McCann Gertrude Gravink Bertha Wassink Gevalidine Goring Parl Brooks Orchard Pack Brooks Neil Bradbury Joy and Martyn Williamseb Mer Mn. Albert Keattis Mu Henry Neckers

Albert Neckers Honored on Store Anniversary

Albert Neckers was feted on the store’s 15th anniversary as the Clyne Department Store reopened after remodeling. Friends and family gathered for a five course lunch. poems were read in tribute and remarks were shared by local business figures and former employees. The event highlighted Neckers long service and the store’s place in western New York retail.

Alpert. Neckers Gelatritty Clyne Albert Nenigers Vic Frank P. Neckers Joli

Young Mission Band Meeting Confirms Easter Plans

The Young Mission Band met at Mrs Howard Gorik's home Tuesday evening with Devotions led by Mrs Buddy Gonk. A Bible quiz was conducted, a vocal duet by Ar Fone Dunnewold and Mr. Frederick Vander Schaal performed, and roll call welcomed an Easter devotion. Business topics included fundraising ideas, notably “galloping teas” in April with a 10 cent tea, hosted by Lucy Wiggers, Mrs Cornelius Wiggers assisting, and a welcome Juneli dessert.

Young Mission Regulas Sabéling Moward Gorik Bwddy Gonk Aly Ie Gell Timmer Pred Wardes Cornelius Wiggers Nuit Mins Lucy Wiggers

Neightborhood Club Hosts and Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs William Graymi hosted the Neizbiurhostely at their home Friday evening with bingo Chinese checkers and rock. Guests included J K Whip PO Clyde Couteisht and families various local members attended gatherings and visits across week.

William Donald and Clance, Jr James Gradink Frederick Vander Schaaf Bide Earl Beck- Brink Roger

Church Services Met Adel Chienn

Sunday worship and mid-week services led by Rev. Ralph Findley on various topics including If Prohibition Was a Puture To Repeal a Success and What Is Meant By the Catholic Church. Choir parlor dinners, Sunday school, and missionary and prayer meetings noted along with local social visits and census duties.

Ralph Findley Chiweh North Clymer Siday Choo Younty Pessie Reformed Church Ger Timmer Durtier GB Velma Te Winkle Serman Mission and Aid Scurery

Mercy Slayer Silent at Trial in Mercy Killing Case

In Allentown a defense attorney indicated that nurse Burel La Cowan may be allowed to testify in the murder trial over the mercy killing of her sister at Allentown Shave Hospital last August. The defendant, Mus Lowella Saeser, 87, of Spinnerstown, reportedly faced the charge of ending her sister’s misery at the hospital.

United Press

Railroad Employees Exempt From Wage Law Provisions

Railroad workers and exempt railroad employees are not covered by the Wage and Hour Law. The provision excludes certain classifications under railroad labor regulations, limiting coverage of wage standards and related protections for those workers.

McCormick Deering Plows Offer Rugged Spring Tillage

When spring arrives, plowing becomes the top field task and McCormick Deering Plows are promoted as ruggedly built and thorough. The line includes disc and walking models that pulverize soil, cutting tillage time and easing seedbed preparation for efficient farming.

McCor—maich-Deering al Groves McCormick McCormick - Deering

Valedictorian and senior honors at Clymer High School

Principal A M Alay announces valedictorian Harry Wisusz and salutatorian Howles with averages 92.82 and 88.65 respectively. Senior list include Harry Jacobs Doris Howles Melvin Resnik Alvin Willin Dale Spenos Maynard Wallace and others. Chorus and festival participation noted with names such as Maurilyn Gabriel Alvin Willink and Gordon Newhouse. Braid of upcoming events lists chorus pieces and April competitions. Volleyball and 4-H notes cover seniors’ activities, county tournament plans, and players like Harold TenHuisen Dale Spencer and Thornt Newhouse.

SenTor Alfminl A.M. Alay Harry Wiisuas Mir Incl Mies Lee Duccos Barry Jaewes Sand and Aphiene Howles Harry Jaosus Doris Howles Melvin Resnik Alvin Willin Dale Spenos Maynard Wallace Layon Fardink Donald Sauver Herold ‘Ten- Holsen Evelyn Beth Rhobergen Luanle Howles Glenn Neekers Pauline Beskerink Laviitine Holhouse Bart Awards Latetile Dewine Arlene Reckérink Robust Lyon Clymer Centrac Broyses Helmes Humpersink Perl Lord Wandr Duane Martin Johnson Sphuat Mn Clymer Schel Jamestown Gaisch Dunkirk Harold TenHuisen Dale Spencer Thomton Newhouse Gordon New

Regular meeting of Fidelis class forms quilting circle

The Fidelis class held a regular meeting Monday evening with Mrs. Corpation Wiggers presiding and reading scripture. A three month look-out group was appointed, including Arlene Dunnewold as chair, Beenie Tewinile, and Geneva Wieeers. They voted to divide scrap books between Corry Hospital and Gerry Children's Home, then spent the rest quilting a quilt for Miss Ansent Dunnewold. Hostess Merle Tewile provided refreshments for twelve members.

Fidelis Pidelis ADE Reformed Cpural Eid Inetr Gene Tinney Pressen Corpatiun Wiggers Somaultwas Followi Ky Clas Setwean Wie Corry Hospital Gerry Children's Home Ansent Dunnewold Merle TeWile

Senior Christian Endeavor Meeting at the Church

A Thursday evening Senior Christian Endeavor gathering drew about twenty parishioners. Milks Emo Were Groters, chair of the Ko clad committee, led a hymn sing and brief prayer after a social hour with games and a fruit salad and rolls snack.

Dav Gall

Local Youth Baseball Teams Take Shape For Season

Gabriel house Jr leads a list of players including Morris Leg ters Maynard Wallace Melvin Reslinks Harry Jacobs Bill Carlisch Tyan Legters and Robert Lyons as the season opens. Cad Colburn notes many boys entering baseball with several vacancies from last year’s graduation. The league pairs Clymers with Pan ama Shémin and Ripley for the first game against Ripley.

Cad Colburn Ile Aled Ines Clymers Panama Shémin Ripley Aril

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