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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1939
Page
3
A late night patrol at Kurtz Furniture Company notes only a car on the roof report with no person found. The board of education holds a regular meeting next Monday amid local civic notices and economic updates.
Martin Cassidy of West Pleasant Street resumed his bid for sidewalk improvements in the West End, urging the city to fix West Main and West Pleasant streets. He proposed gifting city-owned lots to buyers to spur walks, while A O Sandburg plans to meet Thursday with Cassidy and other buyers to discuss taking over lots and addressing the flooding issue. Cassidy warned he may involve the State Health Department over sewage health hazards if no action is taken.
Word comes of the death of G Yates Blair a former Corry resident who died in Gary Indiana on August 7 He moved from Corry to Bradford then Indiana He was the son of the late John Blair of Corry He is survived by his wife and daughter and two brothers Donald of Gary and John S Blair of El Paso Texas Funeral plans were not available.
In Corry the Labor Day holiday plan was abandoned after a late survey showed insufficient financial support and apathetic interest. Civic employees and local organizations discussed a large Old Home Week to be staged next summer if momentum builds in the coming weeks.
Audrey Thompson, a 15 year old farm girl from Ashland, Mississippi, is held for the shooting of her 55 year old great uncle, Boss Thompson, at a backwoods home near Hickory Flat. Her mother says the girl acted in defense during an argument sparked by the uncle's actions.
Robert H. Bacon aged 71 died at his home 150 Chestnut Street Westfield Monday August. He is survived by his wife Agnes. daughter Mrs. William Case of Kenmore. brother Alonzo Bacon of Plymouth Michigan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Carpenter funeral home Westfield with burial in the Chion cemetery Westfield.
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Philadelphia officials say the arsenic murder ring case now includes at least ten more suspects. Acting Captain James A. Kelly of the homicide squad announced the further arrests will follow upon completion of the extended inquiry.
The state Legion convention kicks off Thursday in Williamsport with a three day session. Vying for state commander are Guy Waviiimuer of New Castle and Edward Stiving of Van Gergrift. A Philadelphia delegation backs both candidates. The drum and bugle contest features Friday events and a 4 parade will close the gathering on Saturday. About 500 Boy Scouts assist with information duties for the expected 6,000 visitors and delegates.
Tones Williamson announces departure from Corry to join Hicks and Watering law firm in Pottsville. He began practice in Corry in 1997 and will relocate with his wife Mrs. Williamson to eastern Pennsylvania city, leaving many friends behind. Best wishes are extended as they plan to move in August.
Philip Dewey former Internal Affairs Secretary and former State Grange master from Watrous is in critical condition at Blossburg State Hospital after an appendicitis and peritonitis operation. He is 70 years old.
Parents are informed of the state law requiring smallpox vaccination for all children before school entry. About 100 students are expected to enroll in Corry Public Schools this fall. six-year-olds or those turning six before February 1 may be admitted. Certificates from quilters, hospitals, or churches are requested for entering students. The Corry Public Schools open on Wednesday, September 0th.
Pennsylvania railroad officials probe a 100 car freight wreck in the Panhandle division near Oakdale last night. Two empty cars buckled and up-ended causing the derailment. No injuries reported.
National guardsmen from Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia repelled an invader in the opening skirmish at Manassas Virginia a prelude to next week when two divisions totaling about 6000 men will defend Washington against a mechanized regular army assault led by a commander likened to Jackson.
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