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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1939

Page

3

Weather and events mix across busy week in Titusville

Weather outlook for north and middle Atlantic states. Holy Saturday and end of Lent. Baycat board meeting Monday. Meager details on car output and a hit and run incident. Studebaker March sales up 152 percent from 1998. 1800 jobs in week ending March 24 with 864,889 applications on file. Frank E. Gwynn to visit Titusville. Meadville College High School Guest Day May 6. iron ore shipments from Buffalo to Sparrows Point. Ford V-8 and Mercury sales rise. local merchants report strong spring shopping. new General Electric refrigerators showcased.

State Employment Service Labor and Industry Lewis G. Hines

Van Allsburg relief bill opposed by Kauffman hit by bill

Erie April 8 Barton Kouttman secretary of the vie County Institu Mona Board denounced the Van Allsburg relief measure as unworkable. He argued against scrapping the present merit system and warned it would toss about 17 000 workers into political limbo. He opposed residency and citizenship requirements and ridiculed monthly relief lists to county commissioners as impractical and burdensome.

Erie Barton Kouttman Vie County Kauffman

Unfavorable Report Sparks Defiant River Route Push

Franklin leader Joseph Ries tenman Jr of the Allegheny River Improvement Association denounces a U S engineers report on slack-watering the Allegheny and demands a thorough examination of the route. He cites 26 billion tons of natural resources north of Hast Brady and urges an exhaustive survey despite the preliminary findings. The group vows to pursue navigation goals and believes national gains justify the push for the Allegheny river French Creek corridor.

Mranklin Allegheny River Improvement Association United States Allegheny Joseph Riestenman, Jr Franklin Riesenman Allegheny River

Solons urged to block Route 20 closure uprising

State Representative John Van Allsburg and Representative Delbert Dalrymple were invited to address a mass meeting of Route 20 merchants and operators at 8 p m on Monday April 10 in the courthouse. They will be asked to keep Route 20 open to let highway traffic benefit local businesses. The highway is currently closed from Sie Road to Fairview affecting merchants along the stretch.

John van Allsburg Delbert Dalrymple Haveeen Harrisburg Sie Road Fairview

Political plum hints for McDonald and Williams in Erie

In Erie on April , two Republican appointments were reported but not verified. Roy McDonald, ex city controller and current secretary to Mayor Barber, is tipped as commandant of the Soldiers and Sailors Home. Joseph Williams, former Erie mayor, is favored for the Peninsula superintendency. Announcements are not expected until the legislature adjourns in May.

Erie Roy McDonald Charles J. Barber Soldiers’ and Sailors Joseph Williams Peninsula The Solerahime

Uniform Rates for Coal Trucks Sought by PUC

Harrisburg April 8 Coal truckers in western Pennsylvania are urged to attend a PUC hearing April 13 at 10 a m on the seventh floor City County Building Pittsburgh to propose rules regulations and minimum rates for coal transport in dump trucks between points in the state The commission plans a Harrisburg hearing April 19 to continue discussing minimum rules for trucking all commodities The hearings follow a March 15 request for more time and stem from a study by the Intrastate Motor Carrier Board of Rate Uniformity based on meetings across six regions and county gatherings

Harrisburg Public Utility Commission Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Thickers Commission Intrastate Motor Carrier Board

Warren Dems Plan Big Jefferson Day Dinner Rally

Warren Democrats push plans for a large Jefferson Day dinner in April at the Carver House. County chairman Clyde Eider presides at the W C A meeting, outlining preparations after November defeat. An outstanding national speaker was reportedly secured, with name to be announced.

Warren Democratic County Committee Clyde Eider Carver House Eller Democratic National Committee

County Assessor Forecasts Revision At Baie Meeting

Chief County Assessor John Pokorski outlined the laws governing property assessments in a Thursday afternoon session. He warned county assessors that county commissioners could alter assessments if they are not in line with the law and urged every licenser to personally review the 1949 triennial assessment program for a 100 percent basis.

John Pokorski Pokorski

Erie Man Named to Highway Dept Post

Erie April Leonard J Cur zen of Liberty Street Erie formerly with Charles H Fry Construction Co has been appointed assistant engineer of the State highway department Serarton district at an annual salary of 8600 according to word received Friday from Harrisburg

Erie Leonard J. Curzen Liberty’ Street Charles H. Fry Construction Co Ehe State Highway Department Serarton Hursrhiburg

May 6 Guest Day at Allegheny College

Allegheny College in Meadville will hold its annual High School Guest Day on Saturday May 6. Dr Clarence F Ross registrar said 20 scholarship prizes total up to 800 to 200 dollars will be awarded based on competitive tests and class standings. The afternoon program includes a concert by the Allegheny Singers and a 50 voice A Capella choir.

Allegheny College Meadville College Tri-State Sorry High School Meadville Clarence F Ross Questa Ross Allegheny Singers

Pennsylvan ia Aims To Draw Fair Traffic Share

United Press reports the Pennsylvania Publicity Commission leads an intensive ad campaign to lure World’s Fair visitors along 42,000 miles of improved roads. The push includes newspaper and magazine ads, hotel literature, club outreach, and a hospitality program inviting travelers to spend time in the state.

United Press Harrisburg Lund New York World State Publicity Commission We State Commission Orson Ritzman Fider Aitzman Pennsylvania

Allegheny Competes With Kenyon In Track Meet Rally

Allegheny College faces Kenyon College of Ohio in a track and field meet as Inter collegiate events unfold. Allegheny will also host varsity netters from Allegheny and the University of Pittsburgh for an attraction with strong competitive aims.

Allegheny Kenyon College of Onin University of Pittsburgh

Bank Statement for Citizens National Bank of Corry 1938

The report of condition for Citizens National Bank of Corry Pennsylvania as of March 24 1938 shows total assets of 2 077 774 84 with liabilities and capital accounts totaling the same. Major items include deposits 2 931 511 ... and capital accounts totalling 253 071 36 while notes and other liabilities are minimal or none.

Reserve District Citizens National Bank of Corry Pennsylvania Comptroller of the Currency Total Depositien United States Asaeta

New Pear Variety Developed at State College

April 8 at Pennsylvania State College researchers announced a new pear variety named Roohuxd Pobopa praised for hardiness and fireblight resistance. Developed by Dr R L Nixon, plant pathology professor, the pear mix is noted as suitable for several states and foreign ports, with comparisons to Bartlett as a benchmark.

Pennsyvania Academy of Science Pennsylvania State College Siverdl Richard Peters Pepoybed Patbert Messry Horseulltine University of Mienur, Vt Bartlett

Forest Guide Award Given to 2 640 Boy Scouts

The Pennsylvania Department of Trite and Waters announced the Forest Guide award to 2 640 Boy Scouts and Scout Masters for pledging to protect and conserve forests birds and harmless animals across the state. The program honors about 100 000 Boy Scouts and Scout Masters who embody conservation ideals.

Forest Guide Harrisburg Pennsylvania Department of Trite and Waters CIA Slathe. Tate

SEE AMERICAS TO BE SLOGAN FOR 21 NATIONS

The article outlines plans for an Amerrican unity slogan to be used across 21 nations during an upcoming event in April. It lists participating regions and organizations, including United States officials and travel authorities, and notes officials like Neldon A. Loomiss and J. L. Bossemeyer overseeing coordination in San Francisco.

Americas Ban Francisco Goth IMG Naito Stytoy Stytee Anil Hionuniew Republic Wavy Cuawmam Mth The MeXica Niewenein Thvasny Peru Mruytinyam Veneta Cannes Uruk Conrail Tailors Tank Servite Neldon A. Loomiss Washnet National Travel Pyret i J. L. Bossemeyer Superviavs San Francisco

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