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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1942

Page

2

Verdict clears defendants in Ridgway gas case

A jury verdict directed in Elk county court absolved Fredolin and Silvia Bireich of liability in a Ridgway Natural Gas Company case over furnace removal from the Stretch home. The decision, by Hon Henry Hipple, awarded Mrs and Mrs Sivewh $217 plus interest from November 24, 1936.

Reich's Ridgway Fredolin Silvia Bireich Great Road Hon Henry Hipple Elk County Ridgway Natural Gas Company Sivewh

Ridgway retirements and local notices plus police report

Grace Sutton, supervisor of music and penmanship in Ridgway borough schools, will retire after 39 years. She joined in 1903 and will move to Toledo after term end. Also reported: Kane area charges pending in a hit and run on Route 6. Miss Helen Boiney cited the incident. war hospital notes and local society notices.

Ater Sutton Toledo St.Bdward’s Hall Soldiers and Sailors St —Chautauqua Laure Ray St. Elmo

Three Arrested After Liquor Raid In City

Three individuals were arrested after a liquor raid prompted by numerous complaints at the Amoroso palace. Patrolmen Cullen and Drake aided state enforcement in the raid, with all suspects arraigned before Alderman G H Gordon on $1,000 bond. The case targets repeated minors’ purchases and ongoing disturbances linked to the establishment.

Amoroso Croyel Cullen Drake G. H. Gordon Ralph Chirluzlo Amoroso. Palace Astutements

Farm Calendar: Ventilation and Care for Poultry and Garden Tasks

Poultry specialists at Penn State urge properly ventilated brooder houses with adjustable vents, noting changes may be needed up to five times daily. Vegetable experts advise seed depth for peas at 1.5 to 2 inches to prevent drying and germination issues. Local guidance covers lighting safety during blackouts with lanterns and flashlights, and recommends keeping spare bulbs. Entomologists emphasize spading sod land to control soil insects. Animal husbandry experts recommend each horse have its own collar and hitch. Moriculturists advise cool storage for erem bulbs like narcissus and other saved bulbs to extend life.

Pennsylvania State College Ag Heallusal

Ousted teacher urges students to end strike

Pittsburgh April 18. Responding to an appeal by their ousted supervising principal Brentwood school students voted last night for a temporary halt in their strike protest against his dismissal. Principal Orlando H. English recovering from an appendectomy appealed through High School Principal McDonald to return to class and for parents to settle the problem with the board.

Aspera Jess Pittsburgh Brent~wood School Orlando H. English McDonald

Two Arrested After Disorder at Graves Barber Shop

Harry Reeves of West Main Street and Merle Simmons north of the city were arrested after a disturbance at Graves barber shop. Simmons, intoxicated, fell through and broke a window. Graves attempted interference. Graves fined 25 dollars. Simmons 19 dollars and costs. Both faced drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges.

Harry Reeves West Main Sireet Merle Simmons Simmons Graves John Cullen Simons GH. Gordon Wes

Governor Signs Defense Funds Bill in Pa

Harrisburg reports Gov James signed a defense funds bill on the first anniversary of Pennsylvania preparedness. The measure allows local governments to appropriate money for civilian defense and validates rapid expenditures for those purposes. The bill was among four signed by the governor yesterday after a special legislature session.

Harrisburg James Pennsylvania

Former Corry Resident Dies in Massachusetts

Julia Place widow of Marvin Place died at her daughter Thane Cottrell’s home in Want Harwick Massachusetts. She is survived by sister Addie Berry of Oxyty. The body will be brought to Coty for funeral service at the Brookem-Kealine Chapel Tuesday at 3:00 PM. Friends may visit the chapel any time after funeral. Interment with the family inurnment at Benverdian crej ntary.

Corry Massachusetts Julia Place Marvin Place Ab Ile Thane Cottrell Harwick Miter Addie Berry Oxyty Coty Tunntal Sweylay Brwokem-Kealine Chanel Manu Toon Bil Ab Benverdian

Advance Gifts to Army Drive Advances Goal

The advance gifts committee chaired by R. Lawrence Davison reported progress on the maintenance fund drive for 1842. Subscriptions include P. Whitlesey, R. G. Bates, Clyde Cook, Albert D. Pay, Mable Jones, Guy E. Abbey, Citizens National Bank, Lindsey's Pharmacy, W E B Phillips, and others. Efforts aim to reach the $3,809 goal quickly.

R. G. Bates Clyde Cook Albert D. Pay Mable Jones Guy E. Abbey BE. J. Lewis Coxry Water Supply Company Citizens Natonal Bank Lindsey's Pharmacy

Faces Hit and Run Charge After Crash

Police identified the driver as Litz after a hit and run crash that wrecked a Magee car and sent it east on Concord street. The city auto was found in his garage, and he was jailed overnight. He faced county court action after a hearing, with $600 bail and a drunkenness fine plus costs.

Gordon Litz Magee Concord Street Liz G. H. Gordoreion

New Ken-Tone Paint Lets Wallpaper Stay In Place

Corry Center Sales introduces Ken-Tone a water thinned interior finish developed by The Sherwin-Williams Co. that covers most surfaces in one coat with no odor and dries in under an hour. It can be applied directly over wallpaper without stripping and offers washable, durable color choices, per dealer Mr Gay Stearns.

Corry Corry Center Sales Go Sherwin-Williams Company iGay Stearns Caid Genter Sales Co

Old Home To Be Used As Wartime Hospital Unit

County officials authorize use of the old Home on Ridge Road as an emergency wartime hospital. Dr G A Bayly requested the conversion. the facility will be cleaned and equipped with about 50 cots for patient care. No firm offers to purchase yet, but officers hope to repurpose the building for the war effort.

Ridge Road Erie Pittsburgh Avenue Fidge Road Medical Defense Council Bell Darling County Institutionsal District G. A. Bayly Messioal Wmuncil Davis Ped Dusling

Court hearing on transportation sharing case in Pittsburgh

April 18 judge William H. Keller commented on the appeal of W. G. Shaut Bus Co. that the case reflects government views on employee carpooling. The Public Utility Commission allowed noncommercial rides to accept contributions from fellow workers, with the judge noting a belief that workers must help one another when funds are scarce.

Wey Assursancy Fres Pittsburgh Willam H. Keller W. G. Shaut Bus Company Bis Gud Gq Public Utility Commission Keller

Banana Leaves Betray British Defenders

A damaged wartime excerpt describes enemy use of banana leaves by Malayans and Thais to mislead British positions. Leaves laid as pointers marked gun emplacements and troop pins, turning open spaces bright yellow and visible from air. Japanese bombers and fighters exploited the misleading signals, destroying positions with artillery and air attacks.

Calcutta India

Funeral Services For Mrs De Haven Held Friday

Funeral services for Mrs Zeala DeHaven were held Friday afternoon with a prayer service at the residence at 2 PM and church services at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock Rev Jamies Tolman officiated assisted by Rev George Byrnes of Harkeyville Pa an old friend of the family and the minister who officiated at their marriage Bearers were C S Monroe Bruce Thomas Glenn Gaufheau Robert Proctor Lyle Bemis and Merle Evaris Mrs Lioye Thomas played the organ Burial will be made today at the West Nevin Pa cemetery Those from out of town included Mr and Mrs Allen Finley and daughter Mekkees Rocks Pa Mr and Mrs Sam Dunnewold Merle Evans Mrs Evans Sr and Lyle Bemis of Cutting N Y Others were from Jamestown and Erie and a large number of friends and neighbors Secretary of War Stimgon was Governor General of the Philippines in 1927 29.

Zeala DeHaven Baptist Church Jamies Tolman George Byrnes Harkeyville C. 5. Monroe Bruce Thomas Glenn Gaufheau Robert Proctor Lyle Bemis Merle Evaris Lioye Thomas West Nevin Allen Finley Mekkees Rocks Sam Dunnewold Merle Evans Evans Cutting N.Y Jamestown Erie

Fragmented OCR yields scattered names and events

Readable fragments mention a Tuesday event and several individuals such as Betty, Mary Lau, Miss B, Jon Panghart, Joan, Dore, and others. References to plans, stamps, dresses, and supply issues hint at a school or community program with diverse attendees but lack coherent narrative or dates.

Will Betty Mar Crew Ber Phy Gray Mary Tage Dore Raight M Mary Lau Miss B Ceys Jon Ng Jon Panghart Crowell Rossbache Joan

Perey Tai and Done Contint nu peeune tre DB's

Unable to extract a coherent news item from the provided text fragment. The readable content is too fragmentary to identify people, places, events, or dates for a factual card.

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