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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1949
Page
3
A damaged OCR snippet mentions budget cuts affecting a project. It references numbers and a person or entity connected to the work, but lacks full names or precise details. The readable parts indicate financial tightening and planned reductions impacting timelines.
Six break-ins occurred in Titusville early Sunday, targeting five garages and Alderman N. Allen Love’s office. Loot was not secured. burglars damaged Jones Brothers Buick’s office and safe, and spent time in the parts room. Police noted broken windows, pried safes, and attempted drilling, with only partial cash drawer access.
Mayville August 1 a new trial in the suit of Floyd L. Cutting Stockton cattle dealer against Clare E. Schutt Sherman farmer has been set for the September term of County Court. Schutt sought reinstatement after losing a default judgment on 27 head of cattle and claims he did not understand summons. Authorities reported burglaries at several local garages but nothing appeared missing. The article also notes the 1862 origins of the women club movement in the United States with early clubs in New York and New England led by Julia Ward Howe.
Citizens fear rising county taxes as ward assessors may raise valuations toward 70 percent of 1941 sale prices amid high rents and damaged rental properties. Journal notes expected higher levies and a possible general tax receipt increase as assessment books near submission this week.
Weather report for July shows higher temperatures than prior years with multiple days reaching or exceeding 90 degrees. The record highs and lows are listed for each day, detailing a sweltering July month. Two drownings reported as a boat overturns on Milton Lake near Youngstown, Ohio. victims Eugene Procopia and Beverly Adler perished, while others escaped.
Treasury report shows net receipts 53,?972,830.7 expenditures 80,750,806.76 and cash balance 2872,088,907.98. Total debt 254,474,705,056.70.
In Clarksburg West Virginia an automobile blast killed four people and injured three others. The explosion damaged 15 homes and cut electric and telephone service to about 200 residences. Fire Chief J J Martin identified the dead as John Sexroits a miner. The victims included a wife and others who were treated or released. Police said the couple had been buying dynamite over the past month and the blast shook the downtown area.
Pittsburgh dating Aug 1 reports two fishermen died when their small boat capsized near Oakmont on the Allegheny River during weekend fishing. Victims were Prince P. Be Call, 41, and Stanley Filbert, 61, both of Pittsburgh. Survivor Albert Hammer, 46, said his companions panicked as he tried to rescue them, and drifted away after sinking despite wear of life preservers.
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