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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1940

Page

3

Erie High Band to debut new uniforms at county festival

Carlton Chaffee rushes repairs for the Erie High band's first appearance in new uniforms at the Erie County Music Festival Friday. Eighteen members will travel to Wesleyville for a 2:15 p m performance while others compete later in the afternoon. A Rex theatre fundraiser Thursday at 9 p m features historical films Crime Doesn't Pay cartoons and shorts with a nonadmission public fee.

Carlton Chaffee Erry High Erie County Rex Theatre Ex Theatre Management Arform Fund Wesleyville Corry Allan Brooke Latbata Keppel Katherie Green Pennsylvania

Roosevelt Will Keep Out Of War, Senator Tells Rally

U S Senator Joseph Guffey, candidate for renomination, told textile workers at a Philadelphia rally that with Roosevelt as leader America has no need fear involvement in European war. He said he would never vote to send American boys overseas to fight in a foreign war.

Roosevelt Philadelphia America Cording U.S Joseph Guffey Guffey

Philadelphia Education Board halts war map purchases

Philadelphia's Board of Education, cautious over European realignments, will not buy any more maps through the end of the current war. Superintendent Alexander Stoddard ordered the freeze to conserve resources and avoid misdirection from future geographic shifts.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Board of Education Europe Alexander Stoddard

Rumors name Pratt Grose as Edinboro College successor

Erie April 10 Willis E. Pratt superintendent of Erie county Schools and C Herman Grose superintendent of Erie schools have been mentioned as possible successors to Dr Carman Ross as president of Edinboro State Teachers college. Grose has denied interest and Pratt says the news is new to him. Board plans May 10 meeting to review applicants and decide, subject to Governor James approval.

Erie Willis E. Pratt Erie County C. Herman Grose Carman Ross Edinboro State Teachers Pratt Ross Iit Arthur J. James

Scout Institute to Aid In Erie Regional Training

On April 13 deputy regional executive Barry G. Nagel will arrive in Erie to assist at the regional institute on cubbing and senior scouting led by five leaders for national headquarters. The event takes place at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie on Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 14. Nagel is noted as a bright young Joyous Reports of America executive. Hikes 3 000 miles to wed in Idaho. Sixteen year old Alice Frey of New York hiked 2 000 miles to marry Thomas King, also of New York, with her mother telegraphing consent.

Barry G. Nagel Erie Lawrence Hotél Mr. Nagel Joy Reouts of America Grangeville Ida Alice Frey New York Thomas King Miss Frey King

Death of Mrs John Klisart in Corry after illness

Mrs John Klisart aged 68 died early today at her daughter's home in Corry R D 5 following a long illness. Born in St Marys she had lived in Corry the past nine years. She is survived by her husband, daughter, a son Victor of Corry, seven sisters and three brothers. The body will be taken to the Corry home this afternoon. Services will be held Friday at 9 30 from St Thomas Church Rev Francis Graves P R will officiate. Interment in St Marys R C Cemetery.

Daniel Harrington Joan Klisant H. J. Gregory William Kugler Willam Fleming Leo Baner Willard Wolfe St. Marys F. A. Giles Hamden Con A. M. Peterson Wac- Yen Michael and Leo Mayer H. J. Mayer

Papers Not In Fear Of Inroads

Circulation increases of American newspapers over the last twenty years show no reason to fear from radio news magazines or newsreels. Prof. Franklin C. Banner, head of the journalism department at Pennsylvania State College, declared.

United Press State Couwgh Franklin C. Banner Department of Journalism Pennsylvania State College

High Water in Warren Again

Flooding in Warren from rain pushed the Allegheny River up about two feet and flooded cellars after a period of fluctuation. The river rose from a low near 95 feet to around 115 feet as of the morning report, with many previously pumped cellars filling again and rainfall measured at 0.84 inches.

Conewingo Harold Johnson

Mrs Virginia Hatch Carter Dies at 10:45 A.M.

Mrs Virginia Hatch Carter of Corry dies at 10:45 AM in her mother’s Traction Building apartment on North Center Street after an extended illness. Born November 19, 1905, she is survived by husband James Carter, daughter Dorothy June of Bear Lake, sister Mrs Ned Gale, two half-sisters Joan and Dorothy Schrader, and step grandmother Estella Turner. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM from the Bracken-Keatingy chapel.

Suis Vagine Halon Garner Penly Schrader Traction North Center Street Carter Corry James Carter Dorothy June Bear Lake Ned Gale Venango Joan L. Schrader Dorothy M. Schrader Estella Turner Bracken-Keatingy Chapel

Splane Widow Leaves Hospital in Disguise

Gene Harris, attorney for Mrs. Mannle E. Splane, testified that the wealthy widow dressed as a man and fled a San Barbara hospital surrounded by detectives. She is in a guardianship fight with her children, fearing discovery of her room and a break in.

Splane United Press Los Angeles Gene Harris Mannle E. Splane San Barbara Hhe Wecause Harris

Rural teachers seek same pay as city staff

Meadville Pa April 10 Rural Meal township school teachers appeal to the school district to align salaries and working conditions with Meadville teachers. A five point program headed by Arthur A Thenrett calls for a salary schedule with annual increments of 40 up to 125 dollars monthly, five days sick leave per year, five years experience and bereavement leave, substitutes available and the difference paid for up to 20 days absence.

Meadville West Meal Township Aly Ay Arethur A. Thenret

Fluorine Content Aims to Cut Tooth Decay

Pittsburgh April 10 A Mellon Institute report led by Dr Edward R Weldlein proposes reducing tooth decay by controlling fluoride levels in community water supplies. The year end study outlines methods and potential health gains from adjusting fluoride concentration.

United Press Pittsburgh Edward R. Weldlein Mellon Institute of Industrial Research

Sykesville Woman Dies at Age 107 in Pennsylvania

Sykesville Pa April 10 Mary Katherine Micko aged 107 died at her home after a long illness. Born in a Hungarian region long tied to changing borders she would have celebrated her 108th birthday next July. The death followed the decline of advanced years and she faced blindness and other frailties in her final weeks.

Sykesville Mary Katherine Micko Jefferson Clearfield Las

Community Building Plans Are Dropped in Evergreen

The American Legion has abandoned plans for a community building in Evergreen Paste after post officers led by Commander W. J. Thoms reviewed park restrictions and decided not to proceed with a $1,000 pledge.

Local meeting date set for Legon land matter

A community note outlines regular meeting timing and a place to store Legon rece cry, reflecting the Barnygh Solteltan opinion. J. Woods mentions no organization or person may have undue interest in any paper tied to land, nor who contributed toward the loan.

Solteltan J. Woods Ate Ptr

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