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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1950
Page
4
Insistent British unions press wage increases as higher living costs bite. Critics warn higher wages raise production costs and prices, risking export sales and widening the dollar gap after postwar pound devaluation. Debate rages over subsidies, food prices, and tax policy amid government fiscal tensions.
N Cohen & Sons start work on a gas station on North Center street land bought from John E Love. The Love office building will become a garage after remodeling. Wilbur Lathrop, 15, shows a 21 inch brown trout weighing three pounds 14 ounces. Elmer Westley, 29, badly hurt at Ajax Iron Works, remains gravely ill with possible internal injuries. Pennsylvania State College Engineering School of Extension holds another winter course dinner at Hotel Carry. Postmaster Bentley receives a congratulatory bouquet from Corry post office staff after reappointment. Fred Kinley of Waterloo, visiting Easter, joins relatives in the city.
Voice of the People thanks Dr Curtis and nurses for their care guiding baby Pauline Kay Webber toward a hopeful recovery. The family expresses deep happiness and gratitude, noting a second chance and the sister’s future homecoming as loved ones celebrate with joy.
A column of quiz questions tests readers memory with topics from immigration to world population. The Johnstown Pa strike vote shows employees rejecting a wage offer and planning a 5 am walkout by 300 Woolley operators drivers and staff.
The Lady Morton Rebecca Lodge will present an old time three act comedy Sister Susie Swings Tin on Monday evening April 24 at Sparta Grange Hall. Proceeds benefit Virginia Louise Webber daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Webber who suffers a serious heart ailment. Entertainment between acts follows.
Senior banquet set for Saturday evening at Twilight Inn with roast beef dinner. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hewitt and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hovis, and visitors from Massachusetts. Family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shoop.
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