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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal lists mailing rates and ad deadlines and includes a trivia quiz with ten questions covering topics from Ak Sar Ben Coliseum to Operation Crossroads. The page presents advertising rate notes and public notices typical of a 1940s local newspaper.
Government agencies launch a campaign to promote American tourism to Europe to help Marshall Plan economies. The effort targets maximizing tourist dollars during the program, with the European Travel Commission coordinating. Officials cite potential $25 billion in 1938 to 1951 revenue and $500 million from other nations, aiming to cover a sizable share of Europe’s trade deficit.
Falconer resident Edward Winiecki, 95, was found badly injured with a fractured skull and five scalp wounds near South Work Street after a possible attack. He was taken to Jamestown General Hospital in critical condition. police continue inquiries into the assault, noting he had earlier been involved in a fight on Tiffany Avenue.
Calob Jewell of Essex street a Pennsylvania Railroad car repairman suffered a serious injury after he fell on a heavy hammer near the West Wayne street shanty. He sustained a multiple fracture of the left tibia above the knee. William Farnum visited Corry en route from New York to Cleveland and stopped at the Miks Club. Electrical storms disrupted Corry’s electric service for over three hours due to transmission-line breaks east and west of town. Walter Kittleberger left for Conneaut Lake for three days to attend the Veterans Division reunion. Carmen Hill earned his tenth win of the season at Pittsburgh by defeating the St Louis Cardinals 5 to 4. An auto crash occurred at Franklin and Mott when a Studebaker driven by John Rickerson collided with a West Ridge bus. no injuries reported, vehicle damage substantial.
Jamestown reports a burglar entered the Earl Sheldon residence in Frewsburg and stole forty dollars from a pocketbook left on a table after the Sheldons retired. The thief opened a billfold, used matches to navigate, leaving burned marks on the rug and doors found open in the morning. Deputy Sheriff Arthur Payne investigated.
Erie police report two youths charged in connection with two burglaries. James Maranche, 20, and Merle Peelman, 23, both of Erie, were held. Maranche was arrested near 19th and French streets by detectives Hotlo, Scully and Reagan. Six radios and a toolkit worth 139.30 were seized from him.
Jamestown report states Monty Johnson of North Clymer suffered a right femur fracture when a hay bale fell after a hay rope broke. He is hospitalized at Jamestown General Hospital with injuries from the accident.
Len Chapman entertained guests including Mrs. R. H. Williams of Detroit and Miss Roberta Wykom. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gilson visited North East hosts, with Miss Wykom returning home with them. A fall injury befell Carl Ogosby at Thompson Maple Products, and Evangeli cal United Brethren Church of Belle Valley hosted a pageant. Mrs. Mabel Sill screened missionary films from Puerto Rico, and Mrs. Lloyd Price returned from Jamestown General Hospital after an auto accident.
Mrs. Mary Barry hosted a Sunday dinner for her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Alec Perkins and others. Mr and Mrs Archie Wooden called on Mrs Emma Gates on Saturday. Mrs 8 E Neall spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ray Neall of Youngsville. Savall is here doing some decorating and papering for families. Alec Perkins was a weekend visitor with his family. Rey and Mrs A L Ping attended the Pang reunion at Warren on Saturday.
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