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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
6
A paragraph notes Lawrence Anderson, chair of Wine of SB Elzsbeth's Lawn Pests, said tonight's event may move indoors if rain continues though the party will proceed. Various local items follow, including marriage license applications, weather updates, plant closures, and a Sept 1 veterans leave pay notice amid Erie area activities.
A contract between the CIO Textile Workers Union and American Viscose Corp raises hourly pay by 16 cents, with a 17 cent jump for key jobs, affecting 18000 employees at seven plants in Marcus Hook, Lewistown, Meadville, Parkersburg, Nitro, Front Royal and Roanoke. The package, totaling over 5.5 million annually, expires November 20, 1949 with openers in June. previous contract expired August 3.
The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled its 1948 to 1949 season after failing to reach wage agreement with unions representing its workers. Officials cited union demands for higher pay as the reason, shocking fans and artists worldwide.
The daughter of Sherman spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Sweet. Funeral services were held Tuesday for James Allen Aikens 12 son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Aikens with Rev Knayo officiating and bearers noted. Burial followed at Holland Cemetery in Clymer. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Leon Newhouse and daughters of Yoistown. Continuous social notes show locals visiting Mr and Mrs Chris Gravint and others sharing Sunday evenings.
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