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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1940

Page

8

Senior High News Highlights From Corry High School

Readable fragments show progress on spring senior events including Baccalaureate and Commencement plans led by Rev Gordon Abrams and Mr Anderson. Students hear Miss Margaret Bower on nursing and Dr O'Hare on medical history while operetta tickets go on sale for The Virginian Romance. Beaver Club notes award letters and penny dances amid student profiles and glee club plans. Also see tuberculosis pictures at junior high, Safe-Driving club budget issues, and a 70 mile a day journey by first grader Herbert Godfrey.

Haré Everal Organizations Ministerial Association Gordon Abrams Christian Missionary Alliance Church Anderson Myers Margaret Bower Corry Hospital Miss Bowers Sivan O'Hare Library Club Corry Hish Renoass Nothiz Rocen Martha Elston Bob Bowles Pine Pony Pictures Astha

Band Members Appear in New Uniforms

The band wore new uniforms and made several public appearances after a favorable showing at the Junior High Parent-Teacher Association meeting. An upcoming Wednesday event on April 24, weather permitting, will feature a performance to advertise the Gle Claas operetta, Virginian Romance.

Thompson's Borsoma Tablets Promoted as Kidney Support

An old advertisement touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets as a remedy to stimulate sluggish kidneys, purify the blood, and reduce waste buildup. It claims relief from leg and back pains and urges purchase for 50 cents at drug stores, with Golden Tax Tablets suggested for constipation.

Macing Charges Drive Erie Republicans in Primary

Erie April 22 Republican leaders push jobholders to back Way for state senator amid renewed macing accusations against David L. Lawrence and others. State payroll workers told support for Way is expected and their families urged to participate as efforts to defeat former Senator Joseph Zelsenheim intensify.

Erie Repubicans Wnen David L. Lawrence Lawrence “Monong Tral Harrisburg Erie Republicans Seon Bway Way Mullard Davis Pen

Verna Endorses Adlerika For Clear Skin And Bowel Help

Verna testifies that Adlerika clears pimples and blemishes, leaving skin smooth and glowing. She adds the product helps wash both bowels and relieves temporary constipation that worsens a bad complexion, marketed through local drug stores.

Verna Adlerika

Gas Price War Drags On At CorrY Distributors

Gasoline prices fell from 18 to 14 cents in early March with further cuts to 12 cents by mid month, sparked by a price war among Maree distributors. Dealers say profits vanish and fear layoffs if the battle lasts, while neighboring Franklin Oil City and Oil City report similar savings for motorists.

Curry Maree Journal Unser Corryy Erle Oit City Franklin Oil City

Funeral services for MrsWalker

Prayer services were held Sunday at 10 from Davison funeral home for Mrs W C Walker of North Center street who died Thursday Rev Gordon Abrams officiated. Committal at Forest Lawn cemetery Buffalo at 2 with Rev M Fisher officiating. Final burial in family plot. Bearers were Charles Olds George Beecher Harry Spicer and F T Place. Attending from Cory and away were W O Walker Messrs Olds Beecher Spicer and Curtys Mr and Mrs F T Place Erie and Mr and Mrs Frank Walker and Willard Walker Chicago.

Davison Funeral W.C. Walker North Center Street Gordon Abrams Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Forest Lawn Cemetery Buffalo N. Y M. Fisher Church of the Messiah of What Place Binal Charles Olds George Beecher Harry Spicer F. T. Place Erie Cory W 0. Walker Olds Beecher and Spicer Curtys Frank Walker Willard Walker Chicago

Hops for Hops Frog Race With Beer Prizes in Sydney

In Sydney Australia a novel contest called Hops stakes for hops stages a frog hopping competition with bottles of beer as prizes. Entry is open to eligible frogs including members of the navy and air force.

Sydney Australia Darwin Northern Territory Sry Navy Air Forte

Mother dies in Portage rescue attempt

In Portage Pennsylvania on April 22 a mother Elizabeth Spade 37 lost her life trying to rescue her son believed trapped in a burning home. After aiding 15 year old Thomas she returned to search for a second son 10. Harvey Brown 29 and the two youths escaped through a window leaping 15 feet to the ground.

Portage Thomas Elizabeth Spade Toomer Harvey Brown

Percy J Clark Named Cashier at Union City Bank

Percy J Clark of Union City was appointed Cashier of the National Bank of Union City succeeding J B Grieves who resigned to become vice president. Clark, 30, a Union City high school graduate, began as a bank messenger in 1922 and is known locally for his stage appearances.

Clyde Dingtelder Percy Clark Union City Bank Friends Union City Percy J. Clark The National Bank of J. B. Grieves Beceme Butler Danity Clark Uy City High School

Total Neb HH Capital Improvements Totals

Totals for capital improvement projects in Nebraska housing and construction show iterative updates. The record lists aggregate figures across inventories, repairs, and new work, reflecting program progress and funding allocations.

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