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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
8
Beaverdam area groups host fundraisers and sewing circle at Beaver Dam with plans for a penny supper and a dressmaking session. Obituaries note the death of Gerald Estes and Mrs. Fannie Holden, with funeral services and local relatives listed along with community events and hospital updates.
Sparta town reports a well attended Patrons Day and School Exhibit tied to the P T A meeting. Officers named include Dorothy Ingram president and Lola Thorogood presented reports and demonstrations by students highlighted by maps, songs, and scrapbooks.
Titusville April 19 Flames from a coal stove enveloped Mrs. M. V. Westfall 73 wife of D. Westfall in flames. She sustained first degree burns over much of her body and was listed in critical condition at City Hospital. Her husband said she was upstairs when the accident occurred and she ran from the living room. Burial plans are noted for Hill Cemetery with funeral arrangements pending.
Three Erie traffic officers received suspensions for department rule violations. John Saeger 10 days for leaving post early. James Yaple five days for missing coroner’s inquest. Julius Taffett ten days for leaving post during rush. Chief Christoph announced nationwide discipline may ease. Mayor Barber consults with traffic engineer Dwight McCracken. Barber hints at an accident investigation squad.
Bee shipments from Alabama markets will arrive late this year after unprecedented sub freezing weather caused thousands of bees to perish. The frost affected bee colonies impacting distribution and supply.
The article profiles Florence Allen born 1884 in Salt Lake City, tracing her path from concert pianist aspiration to a landmark legal career. It notes her election to Ohio Supreme Court, federal bench consideration, and her enduring trail as a pioneering woman in the judiciary.
The report outlines a Supreme Court justice appointment and mentions personal interests and routines. It lists Mrs Willis Weed and Miss Mary Fisher of Northy Center as present at an event in St Petersbing, Florida, noting a health delay.
Twenty two members attended the Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Corry. Mr Mindler played piano selections and the group discussed daylight saving and other club business during the evening program.
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