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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1937

Page

3

Various Local Business and Civic Updates

A cloudburst and a series of local notices fill this paragraph with reports on the Associated Gas and Electric Company profits, railway car totals, and Erie Catholic diocese chaplain appointment. It notes WPA project plans, a judgment on petition signers, a Hollywood intention to wed, voting rights in Wattsburg and Badin boroughs, a Mead ows purchase for a summer home, Salvation Army speak er Adjutant Van Tassel, GM earnings forecast, weather outlook, WPA employment rules, Moose convention in Erie, and Meadville loan growth plus a big Jubilee at Thomas Motor Company and a dip in local trade due to bad weather.

Baby delivered as mother dies in rush operation

A one minute emergency operation saved the life of Mary Boccansini's unborn daughter, three pounds ten ounces, after the Philadelphia mother died from tubercular meningitis. Doctors said the baby has a good chance to live. the husband consented after her death.

Mary Boccansini Philadelphia Dominic Boccawsini

Nazarene Tent Meetings Planned in Corry

The Nazarene church announces a series of tent meetings at the corner of Maple Avenue and East Washington Street from Monday, August Winn through August 29. Rev. R. J. Smelter will be the speaker, a Bible teacher highly recommended for this series. Batella Luck and HL. and Batella Luck evangelists will lead services and handle children's work in conjunction with the meetings. A public invitation is extended.

Use Nazarene Church Maple Avnene East Washington Street Winn R. J. Smelter Corry

Card of Thanks for Jae Mis and relatives

The family of the Jae Mis Anna B Staples express sincere thanks to relatives, neighbors and friends for kindness sympathy and flowers and to those who assisted during the bereavement. A London probate note mentions a hand squeeze as the signature of a will, attributed to Mrs Marina Stubbs who lived with her great nephew Joseph Pickerill.

Jae Mis Anna B. Staples London Marina Stubbs Joseph Pickerill

Crosby Enters Debate as Townsend Plan Splits Meadvill

Meadvill Aug 7 Townsend Plan leaders urge a public debate with Congressman Crosby who faces opposition from Robb and other supporters. Robb says Crosby and House allies desert the Townsend plan in favor of welfare measures introduced by Crosby’s backers, prompting talk of a big gathering in nearby Titusville.

Townsend Meadville Chay Crosby Sith Otter Joseph Ro Robb Penn Uri Urisby James Wilserr Jorle Waithi Robb Meadvilly Crushy Bie J. 1 Lexi Ditusville Cristy House of Representatives Chusby

Fall Injuries Fatal to Woman Misses Her Life

Funeral services for Mrs. Welinda Babcock 72 widow of Wesley Babcock of Union City will be held at Glenn Funeral Home Sunday at 2 PM. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Union City. She fractured a wall at her home January 4 and had been confined since. Survived by three stepchildren Bertha Mitchell John Babcock and Walter Bende. several nieces and nephews.

Welinda Babcock Wesley Babcok Wigin Spenter Mead Iy Glenn Union City Evergreen Babeouk Risin Siffere Childlin Bertha Mitchell John Babcork Corry Walter ‘Bende Bhgt Babcork Pasendary

Youth Killed by Lightning in Salamanca Storm

Mrs Howe of Great Valle reports her son Howe and two companions, William Brown and Joe Miller, were swimming in Willoughby Creek when a bolt struck as they sheltered beneath a large tree during a lightning storm near Willoughby Creek in Salamanca. Howe died instantly. Brown and Miller were not injured.

Salamanca Moon Howe Great Valle Willoughby Howe Ain William Brown Joe Miller Willoughby Creek Crest Valley Creek

Broker Sentenced to Five Years in Jail for Securities Misuse

An Allentown broker, Kamerer, given a five year term after pleading to three offenses tied to the misuse of sixty five thousand dollars. He waived rights at a state securities commission hearing and faces potential parole after entering the workhouse. He hopes for a bookkeeping position upon release and may never return to the investment field in Pennsylvania.

Prif Horatio Atgerdike Eureyond Bray del Daring Warhouse Pennsylvania Kamerer MABA Tilosa William J. Hunt Aumeres

Governor’s Sons Take to the Skies in Olympia News

In Olympia Washington Governor Clarence Martin’s two younger sons Clarence Jr and Frank 12 express an interest in flying as a hobby. Both hold private pilot licenses.

Olympia Wash Clarence Martin Soma Clarice, Jr Frank

Odd Fellows Picnic Set For Next Saturday

The Odd Fellows announce a large picnic to be held next Saturday at the community area. Details are limited in the notice, but locals are urged to attend for a day of fellowship and outdoor activities hosted by the fraternal lodge.

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