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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1942
Page
8
Four eviction writs were filed against Elle families Wednesday and Thursday with time granted by Sheriff Bamberton to find new homes. Many tenants struggled to secure housing as courts weighed enforcement while landlords pressed for removal.
Four youths are held on an open charge after being found with a reportedly stolen 1941 Plymouth sedan bearing New York plates. Police recovered cigarettes, candy bars, Mash lights and other items likely stolen from filling stations across central and western New York. State police were notified and are investigating as the youths named themselves John Adams of Adams Massachusetts George Smythe of Royal Oak Michigan Thomas Skelly of Brooklyn and Jatin Wester.
A meeting of the fourth supervisory district of Chautauqua County at Sherman Central School elected Ruth B. Winch of Sherman Westfield Road as district superintendent of schools, succeeding James G. Pratt who will retire August 1 after 26 years. Also elected were Calhoun chair, Kidder recording secretary, Baer and Newhouse as election inspectors. other directors Frei Miller and Bera Weise.
Sparta April 2 reports show the Women’s Club meeting with new members Mrs. Guy Rowley and Mrs. W. C. Brice. Various clubs including the 500 Club Ivy Embroidery and Bridge Club held meetings with prizes, gifts, and refreshments. The PTA plans a Sample Fair in the new gym on April 19 with Bloomfield PTA presenting a play and student numbers. A Norfolk-style accident and local social updates are noted.
April 3 Conneaut Maurice D. Adams head of Junior High declines the Conneaut High school principalship due to dissension. Superintendent Koontz had named Adams to succeed W. Bi. Henry, who was demoted to teacher. About 400 of 436 high school students stay out as schools close for spring break and a school board meeting is planned to decide on Henry’s retention. Community members attend a funeral in Corry and local church notices follow including Methodist and Baptist services and Easter programs.
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