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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1933

Page

6

Spring Night at St Edward’s School and Local Reports

St Edward’s pupils enjoy ideal spring weather after recess while Corry Public School plans reopening on April 24. Olaf Wellejus returns with a forthcomingbakery announcement. A notable wreck gathers a crowd as crews clear debris. Conry Encampment I O C F holds a regular meeting. second degree to be conferred. Bernard Bennett to represent Corry High in Erie district music contest today. Bennett in flute division. Corry Public Library reports 19375 circulations in first quarter. Apt D A Hillstrom to attend Swedish Chamber meeting on Kungsholm voyage.

St. Edward's School Corry Public School Bernard Bennett Corry High Erie Academy High Schoo Bennett Corry Board of Invention

Chapman Urges Election of P S C Members

The board shifted policy on school insurance approving a single carrier contract with Central Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co. for all school properties, aiming to cut costs by about 30 percent. Coverage changes reduce total insured value and contents while consolidating handling under Hillburg and the mutual company.

Board of Education M. Hillburg Ental Manufacturers' Mutual Mmsurance Company Mutual Company J2ll Central Mutual Nixola Roberta Hayes Wast Pleasant Street G. F Bennett H. A. Curtis Joan EB. Loye Harding Concord Freakview Washington Livermore Hitch M. Hittburg R. A O. M. Hiro Central Manufacturers’ Mutual Romany MT Cess Brown Fhe McRe Asis Pacific Fire Tpiniranre Company Edward Allen Bennett Gantral Iutund Mressrs Love WBS

Local notices and events from Corry area headlines

Word from Franklin confirms Mrs. Lynch of Marion Street Corry has recovered enough to return home after injuries from an automobile accident. Erie County news covers a Sunday sports bill vote in Harrisburg, a Corry Rod and Gun Club fishing contest plans and entry details, and a call for property owners to clear gutters. Funeral of Wiles Nason noted. county warrants issued for taxes. stock trading slower in New York.

Franklin Lynch Marion Street Carry Tien

Postmaster at Knox Washington Named in Clarion County

Acting postmaster appointed late yesterday in Pennsylvania's Clarion County. John Le Glover is named to the Knox Washington post office, with the nomination coming from Penns yanias Kins for the clerical assignment and duties.

Knox Washington Inphadea Penns Yanias Kins Clarion County John le Glover

New Lady Slipper Found Near Portage Wisconsin

Botany study reports discovery of a new Isidyslipper type near Portage Wisconsin by Dh and PB Andrews. Researchers say the flower was previously unknown and not catalogued before this observation.

Portage Wis Here Dh & PB Andrews

Johnstown School Board Cuts Millage and Per Capita Tax

The Johnstown school board reduced the per capita tax to 2.40 dollars and cut the school tax millage from 16 to 13, the lowest in ten years. They also ordered a $20 cash payment to teachers against March salaries, money held in banks under conservators.

United Press Johnstown Bord

Missionary Society Meets Annual Mite Box Opening

Mrs vy attenuew, conference president of the Woman s Missionary Society of the M E Church, will address local Missionary Societies at their annual mite box opening meeting in the M E Church parlors Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Mrs Carl F Hart, national mite box secretary, was to speak but is absent due to illness. After the meeting a tureen supper will be served at 5 o clock. all church ladies are invited for meeting and dinner. Meat and potatoes will be furnished by a committee.

Vy. Attenuew Woman's Missionary Society M. E. Church Carl F. Hart New Castle

Erie Group at Meeting Here

The YPB met last evening at the Baptist Church parlors with thirty six members and friends. Richard Miller, president, led a program including group singing piano and violin solos readings and talks by Erie County YPB secretary Mrs. Medkley and deputation teams from Erie. A business session was followed by games and cocoa. Next meeting will be a tureen dinner with time and place to be announced.

YPB The Baptist Church Richard Miller N. Merkley Erie Auld Arthur Care Carl Carruet Ruth Moran Eleanor Meckley Medkley Erie County YP. B Nfs

Marriage Announcement of Deanld Bensin and Majors Heath

The wedding of Deanld Bensin and Majors Heath occurred in Westheld on February Bth Friday evening. In honor of the marriage, about sixty relatives and friends attended a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ramonds, where the couple received many gifts and refreshments were served after games and visiting.

Monical En Deanld Bensin Navid Benevils Eardg Majors Heath N. H. Heath Corry R. D Westheld Bensink William Ramonds

Old Time Pile Remedies Adverts

Pile remedy ad promotes several products including Golden-tas Tablets and San-Cura Ointment. Claims gentle thorough action to ease constipation and surface irritation while preventing stinging and itching with quick soothing effect. Appears in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.

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School tax settlement talks prompt bond and collection action

The Board of Education moved to notify the bonding company about delinquent taxes after failing to obtain a 1941 report from Tax Collector Westley. G. H. Gordon urged settlement on disputed 1932 taxes, while Westley’s inaccessibility delayed response. Delinquent 1932 and prior school taxes totaled $91,947.54, with 1931 tax unpaid at $18,554.90. The board advised Gordon to pursue collection and asked to stay hands off unless drastic steps become necessary.

Eocation Jn Apollist D. A. Hillstrom F. E. Westley Westley G. H. Gordon Gordon

Woman Fatally Hurt by Auto Near Thompson's Store

Chloe Clark of South Bradford died at Bradford Hospital at 11 40 after being struck by a car driven by L L Ackerlind of 34 Lorana Avenue. The accident occurred at 8 15 near Thompson's store as Mrs Clark crossed the highway after alighting from a bus. She suffered a compound fracture and shock and was unconscious when admitted.

Bradpard Chloe Clark Bradford L. L. Ackerlind Lorana Avenue Thompson's Bradford Hospital

Hundreds of children join Easter egg hunt in city

Kiwanis Club and M C A plan Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon in the city park. Weather discouraged last year, but organizers hope for better conditions. All children under 12 invited to join the hunt beginning at 2 o'clock, with committees meeting earlier to finalize plans.

Kiwanis Club M. Oo. A Sven Lo Aterace

Indiana Co village swept by flames destroys block

An entire block of Stafford, a village 14 miles northeast of Indiana, Pa, was destroyed by a fire that began in a residence and spread quickly before a strong wind. Firemen from Clymer saved the mail as the post office, four dwellings, and a store were damaged. Water was drawn from a nearby creek to fight the blaze.

United Po Indiana Stafford Here Clymer

Final Rites for G. R. Amy Held at Local Church

Funeral services for G R Amy were conducted by Rev George Os Morgan from the Christian and Missionary Alliance church at 2:30 PM after services at the home on Center Street. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were Melvin, Wayne, William, Charles, Merle, and Donald Amy. Out-of-town attendees included relatives from Meadville, Lakewood, Brown Hill, Townville, New Richmond, and Erie, among others.

George Os, Morgan Jae Keespolt Corry G. R. Amy Christian and Missionary Alliance Sith Center Street Mies Roy Mather Ellis Harvey Pine Grove Eel Melvin Amy Wayne Amy William Amy Charles Amy Merle Amy Donald Amy Maude ‘Alsdort Parichiil Curtis. Day J. L. Wykoff Meadville Clarence Hunt Guy Hunt Ohn May Lakewood Filed Lenox William Watson Brown Hill Alton Amy Frank Amy John Amy Guy Amy Townville Pas Leon Dean New Richmond A. A. Pisk Edward Smith Walter Dear Cox Union City George Amy City Thomas Lincolnville Floyd Amy J. E. Woodring Erie

Mongrel Granted Another Reprieve in Pittsburgh

In Allegheny County a dog known as Sandy the mongrel received another reprieve from four death sentences for biting a constable and two children. Judge Samuel H. Muirimer released Sechan Priday pending appeal after Samuel L. Reed sentenced the dog. Reed had ordered the dog killed but the case was revived when the dog remained alive. The judge was not expected to return to Allegheny until May 15.

United Press Pittsburgh Brankchain Sandy Allegheny Bounty Criminal Court Samuel H. Muirimer Secan Samuel L. Reed Cambria County Reed Sechan Priday

Commissioners named from seven districts plan for public service

Harrisburg April 11. A bill proposed by Senator Chapman Warren would establish seven districts for public service commissioners with one appointee from each district. Elections would be held in 1924 and terms range from six to ten years, with governor naming initial appointees and Senate power to remove by two-thirds vote after gubernatorial action.

United Press Harrisburg Public Service Chapman Warren Committee On Judiciary General Ps Ahany Pennsylvania Lackawanna Pike Susquéanna Wayne Wyoming Montana Columbia Sullivan Bradford Lycoming Tioga Clinton Potter Cameron McKean Hedford Fultons Huntingdon Perry Juniata Mittin Snyder Union Blair Center Clearfield D—Washington Greene Payette Westmoreland Bompset Cambria Indiana Armstraig Jefferson Beaver Butler Lawrence Clarion Mercer Venango Buc Forest Erie Crawford Allegheny Govenor Senate

Salvation Army Week of Prayer Observed in S A

The Salvation Army marks a world week of prayer for Home and Foreign Work with self denial, began yesterday and continues through the week. This evening H Manley will present pictures from the Holy Land as part of the service at 7:30, open to the public. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for neighbors, friends, flowers, and support following the death of G R Amy, with family members named.

Salvation Armies H. . Manley Holy Land G. R. Amy

Fragmentary OCR News Note Reflects Amid Reordered Text

A partial OCR read mentions Leslie Pitts and Malachi Tong with notes about a premier and issues in Washington. The fragment references Pennsylvania and a pad, with unclear context and several garbled terms. Further readable facts are insufficient for precise events or entities.

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Olaf Wellejus Conry C. F New York City Swedish Chamber of Commerce Kungsholm C.M. Hillburg Board Joseph RB. Ziesenhein Eris Enunty State Senate Corry Rod and Gun Club Varios Seses Cish Root's Sport West South Street Ernest A. Williams William H. Hay Babitt WWSW Hay Kaufman Wiles R. Nason Eyre Aler Erie Ectivity Mourn Durem New York Stock Exchange AG Mivny Phat Umber Biste Health Department Robert F. Brinren of Milk Control Oraers Diz M.E. Missionary Society Ruth Judd Winnie Ruth Judd Florence Ariz Arizona State Prison Napthalene Keister Mongrel Public Service Commission S.A William G. Amy Charles W. Amy J. 8, Woodring Cleveland Murphy’s Ane Ste E.E. Guignon Conn Brie Mt Colle Leslie PITTS Warnieme Malachi Pennsylus
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