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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1940
Page
5
Police say 28 year old chef Joseph Sacramento admitted beating Patricia de Marte, 26, his common law wife, after she went out with other men. De Marte's body was found in their Chicago apartment where they lived.
Erie April 3 Noted by F H Baird NY Central system that from May 1 red cap service at Bre and other principal NYCentral stations will charge 10 cents per bay or parcel handled. Each item carried earns a half coupon attached to the patron and a final 10 cent payment collected after service is completed.
John Obusewsu, 83, was fatally struck at 12th and Wayne streets on April 11. driver 22, of 222% Buffalo Road, arrested Friday on involuntary manslaughter charges, bailed $1,000 for appearance before Alder man Lyle Orr at 4 p.m. Friday. case per Information signed by Acting Traffic Captain William McDonald. driver operated vehicle for Robeson Process Co.
A historic water drop kept for millions of years in quartz crystal is placed on exhibit at the American Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. The display highlights the mineral as a unique geological artifact and draws curious visitors to the science venue.
March report from Erie County Board of Assistance shows 13 492 persons on relief, including general assistance 3 024 cases covering 9 20 recipients, old age aid 2 005 cases 2 285 persons, aid to dependent children 593 cases 2 008 persons, and blind pensions 272 cases 272 persons. Total monthly grants reach 176 118.37. Compared with March 1999, general assistance cases fell from 3 790 to 3 024.
Mrs Emma Hosier aged 86 dies at home of daughter Mrs Georgia Dodge in Titusville after several months illness. Widow of Wallace B Hosier born in Louisville June 12 1858, she lived in Corry street home fifty years. Survived by two daughters six grandchildren seven great grandsons and several siblings. Funeral Wednesday at Bracken-Kenning chapel with interment Pine Grove cemetery.
Bradford Pennsylvania on April 29 observed daylight saving time for a five month period. Clocks moved ahead one hour at 2 am and most residents adjusted Saturday night. Bradford's work and play week will run on daylight time with widespread local interest in the change.
Kane April 21 The tax appeals board in Washington ruled Priday the Page Oil Co owner of the Bradford oil field in Pennsylvania was entitled to a deduction for accrued interest on notes for 1924, 1925, and 1936. The board also held the IRS erred in denying the company relief for dividends at year end 49, but did not compute remaining taxes.
Erie April 29. The WPA in Pennsylvania reports 306000 employed statewide with 14289 in the Northwest District area. Phil Matthews, WPA administrator, announced the state’s progress toward the quota, noting Franklin district as a high employment area. The report references past disagreements over quota attainment and mentions reduced rents due to vacant rooms.
In Meadville Crawford County the Democratic party division erupted as the biennial convention produced a county committee shakeup. John B. Sherrod, longtime county chairman allied with FR Brown’s Guffey faction, lost to Lyle Smatlenberger by 26 to 14. Sherrod’s supporters rallied in Springboro while Guffey backers pushed through write-in votes in their home town.
Two pedestrians died in separate incidents. Mrs. Elizabeth Sanders, 74, of Cranberry Parcel Erie, was struck by a motorcycle near Route 19 and 19 in Crawford. Joseph Barickeman, 68, of Vernon Township, died at Spencer Hospital hours after being hit near Rowe 19 intersection. Jake Gibbons again runs his Florida painting shop after buying it back. retirement ends soon.
Butte students received safety maps showing the safest routes from homes to schools. The program assigns each pupil an individual path and requires guardians to review the chi information for guidance.
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