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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1937

Page

7

Franklin woman leaves to NSUTUILONS in her will

The last will of the late Mrs. Anna C. Leasgang probated in Venango County lists total bequests of 20400 to religious and charitable institutions. Amounts include 7000 to the Erie diocese bishop for St. Joseph's orphanage and priest education, 1000 to the Society for the Protection of Destitute Catholic Children, 1000 to Sacred Heart Mission House, and 6000 to St Patrick's Church for a new pipe organ. The Franklin Hospital receives 9000 to fund a private room for St Patrick's parishioners unable to pay. The remainder goes to relatives.

Erie St. Joseph's Society For the Protection of the Buffalo Sacred Heart Mission House Girard St. Patrick's, Catholic Church of Franklin Franklin Hospital St. Patrick's Catholic Church Leasgang

Hearing on Chain Store Tax Proposal in Senate Finance Panel

The Senate Finance Committee weighed the Patterson-Lanke chain store tax at a four hour hearing in Harrisburg. Opponents warned the levy would close stores and raise prices while supporters cited revenue for salaries and industry figures. Rep Patterson and Rep Stank defended the bill, noting similar taxes in other states and urging passage to fund education and local services.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg Senate Inance Committee Senate Chamber W. Patterson Atlerhuny John ®. Stank Northummerland Pennsylvania Senate Persus Finance George Rankin Jr Allegheny Hissurstag George H Tim Commant

Funeral of Mrs Geo Beam

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Beam were held at Brackett-Eadingly Chapel with Rev. Mulies presiding. Members of Corry City Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and various church women attended. burial followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Relatives from McKeesport Cleveland and Brie were among mourners.

Sarah Béum Corry Chapel Ray Geevy B. Mulies Utju Prat Ohumeh Witlel Temi Aulues C. A. Johnson

Former Corry Resident Frank McVaugh Dies in Jamestown

Word reached that Frank McVaugh, former Corry resident, died Monday evening in Jamestown New York. Surviving relatives will gather Thursday night at his daughter's home, Mrs Athogh Nolsom of Bree… Interment details and further obituary information not fully legible in the fragment.

Jamestown Frank McVaugh Panera Surviers Iony Athogh Nolsom Bree

Fine Program for Game Club Dinner Friday

The annual Corry Roll and Gun Club dinner is set for Grange Hall with an eight oclock start. The program includes outdoor life pictures on fishing and sailing, a Game Commission representative to speak on conservation, and remarks from Erie county sportsmen. Tickets show a large turnout with both men and women invited.

Grange Hall Clair Capelli Hfe Suite Game Commission Nigg Erie County

Death Claims Henry Johnson Resident of Spring Creek Township

Henry Johnson of Piccadilly Hill Spring Creek township died at his son Vern Johnson’s home in Corry about three months ago. He was born May 9 1868 in Kweden and lived in Spring Creek township for many years. Survived by son Vern and his married children Alfesson Tobneen and Mrs Lynn Lewis. a sister, Mex Hudson Phillips of Bust NX and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Davison Funeral Home Thirsty afternoon. burial in Pine Grove cemetery.

Henry Jonson Piccadilly Hill Spring Creek Township Vern Johnson Corry Poin Kweden Spring Cresk Whayn de Ured Theabhing Alfessan Orn Tobneen Anix Lynn J Lewis Bris Mex Huidn| Phillips X.Y Alying Davison Puneral Leme Byristh Pine Grove

Farm Price Index Rises in March Based on Reports

Farm product prices in Pennsylvania rose a point in March after a slight dip in February, according to Secretary of Agriculture J Hansell French citing Federal State Crop Reporting Service data. Cotton, wool, sheep, fruits, corn, sweet potatoes and poultry saw price increases, with factors including overall demand and market conditions driving the rise.

Hinsemecuscuyer J. Hansell French Agriculure

Bard Drafted for PUC by Sen Guffey

Harrisburg April 7. George Barle and five public utilities commission appointees were drafted for the post by U S Senator Joseph J Guffey. One appointee must resign from a state district and take the oath to assume the commission seat. The federal term is four years at 58000 annually. the state term is the same length with 10000 yearly.

Harrisburg Guy Ford Lancaster Far George Barle Public Utilities Commission U. S Joseph J. Guffey Ang ¢Loan

Private Industry Absorbs More Workers

The U.S. employment service reported 1,071 placements in private industry in March, the highest monthly total since the agency opened here. Supervisor Paul F. Murphy said the district shows improving labor conditions and growing knowledge of career avenues.

Aimeu Pittsburgh U.S Paul F. Murphy

Classified Ads Mix of Cars Goods and Public Proposals

A dense ads page lists a Chevrolet sport coupe with wire wheels and various items for sale incl. farm goods and livestock. It also notes moving, trucking, and storage services. Public bids are invited by Corry Pennsylvania city officials for oak and construction materials.

Bargain Corry Pennsylvania Unl & P. m

Civil service examinations across multiple states and posts

In a fragmented notice the United States civil service exam details appear with references to mechanical sections and several named locations. The document lists various cities and departments, including Washington and Minnesota, along with roles and posting notes.

United States Sada Arog Servi AIP Shatey Nscuel Horaden Lowen Keumeay Miinytant Minneaptis Wi Aisi Nehpasta Scully Levcou THER Civil Vie

Reformatory Blamed For SI Aver Release

A United Press dispatch reports a court or legal matter alleging the reformatory contributed to the release of SI Aver. The piece references Chester County sessions and mentions attorneys and officials, noting contested procedures and pending actions.

United Press Ali Vier Moyer Vseyour Oll Rans Miguel Lanury J. Mami We Batler Windle Ano Rivest Harvey Chester County Marler Jonunt Yorterilay ManHhoe Meys Eia Une Rolenredt Trim Huitinglin

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