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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
3
Erie mayor Charles R. Barber organized a citywide traffic control squad at the polis school graduation in City Hall annex. He urged beat officers and cruising car operators to actively address traffic problems, warning that the city’s traffic record must improve before 1941.
Abraham Lincoln Heckathorne aged 75 longtime city resident died yesterday after 1 PM He was born April 14 1865 in Cranberry Township Verango County and lived in Jamestown Corry and Oil City He leaves a wife two sons and nine grandchildren with services at Bracken Keating chapel Saturday at 2 PM and burial Pine Grove cemetery
This ad touts Ran-Cura Ointment for minor burns bruises and skin irritations and urges antiseptic use. It claims relief of pain and danger from infection and recommends Ran-Cura Soap for surrounding areas. It targets home use and quick remedies.
Relative of Waterford County Treasurer Rollo McCray dies at his Waterford residence after four weeks illness. Survived by two sisters Marion and Ida Patten and half-sister Mrs. Stella Taylor. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Rollo McCray home with Rev. E. Reed officiating.
Police arrested a man who absconded with 750 from Nick Hanna, treasurer of the Tionesta dam project, after a trip to Michigan where he bought a 1937 automobile. The car was seized, money only partially recovered, and the suspect jailed before transfer to Forest County authorities. The report also notes a separate court remark by Circuit Court Judge William A. Smith on juror conduct following a large verdict.
Erie taxpayers petitioned the U S Housing Authority to halt a proposed Erie project. The local housing group merely recorded receipts and will return petitions for filing. City officials have sought federal approval and a $900000 appropriation for the Erie project. private bonds may raise $100000 more, with no city cost.
Beaverdam notes extensive home repairs and paint jobs across local properties including the former Tube property and Herbert Maynard residence near the Methodist church. Rev Millyin and family begin repairs on their Findley Lake area home. A newborn son Donald Edward Tarbell joins Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Tarbell of Erie. Rexford Proctor transfers to Monroe for new electrical work with Gibbs and Hii. Numerous social visits and family gatherings recur through July and August with church and reunion events noted.
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