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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1934

Page

7

Lightning strike hits Blue Eye home in Aug storm

An August 17 report notes a lightning strike during a storm damaged a Blue Eye home but the fire was extinguished. The item lists numerous local residents visiting, telephoning, or calling at nearby homes and mentions a death notice for Jonas Sandburg of Ortonville Minnesota, aged 69, with survivors including siblings in Carry Titusville Jamestown and the local area. The piece includes arrivals from Corry Youngsville Jamestown and Warren and references to a Plymouth car and several social visits.

Minnesota Warren Kingsley Youngsville Joe Muleke Corry Maud Griswold Mike Bacsa Day Gletten Riply Martha Griswold MM. Anderson Evelyn B. Warren Walter Crosby Helet Mita Josephine Cosby Jamestovta Sandburg Arthur Baccus New Plymouth Andl Mys George Kuxmas Carter Hill Petey Stastle Monessen Tue Willpowtea Roy DeJeans Floyd Griswold Mary Mead Columns Crarg Capwell Corey P. D. Harvick Charles Margaret Sandburg Wrightsville Union Hayles Grove Mike Bacha Mary Blathe Fuze bin Lukachko Erie Charles Sandiirg Warren Graham of Mike Bucha Wilma Bingley Bil. Jaquith Yates Eric

San Cura Ointment Promises Quick Burn Pain Relief

San Cura Ointment is advertised as a top first aid for burns cuts and bruises claiming rapid relief and healing. The ad notes guarantees refunds if not satisfied after a 60 cent jar and promotes use for fissures boils pimples and other skin ailments with emphasis on antiseptic action.

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Beaverdam Stretch Projects Seek Federal Approval

Erie County officials expect quick federal approval for a $263000 1934 road program. Three projects include 2.5 miles west from W Lake Road, 3.75 miles Wattsburg to Beaverdam, and paving Wy 127th Street from Liberty to Weackler. Concrete for first two, asphalt for last. County to receive $253000 of regional allotment.

Erie County Helen M. Schilratt Samuel S. Lewis Harrisburg W. Lake Road Wattsburg Beaverdam

Farmer must map land use for next decade study

East Lansing Aug 10 United Press reports Dr George Wehrwein of Wisconsin argues farmers must classify every acre by use. Only half the land is needed for food, the rest should be forested recreation or wildlife. Wisconsin counties already begin zoning and classify lands for agriculture ferry or recreation with federal aims to curb land booms and improve agriculture.

United Press East Lansing Mich Aml George Wehrwein Agtiouituya! Weanomiss University of Wisconsin Webinwein United States Wis

Second death by own action within 48 hours in Ellwood City

In Ellwood City Clarence E. Magee, 41, committed suicide by shooting himself after an estrangement with his wife. He had worked at Shelby tube plant, slept late, and was found dead by his housekeeper after a shot was heard. Also, John Reese, 99, remained unconscious after a highway crash on Sutton street when a car driven by Thomas Gricks collided with Andrew Salesiy’s vehicle. Salesiy admitted drinking.

New Castle Ellwood City Clarence E. Magee Shelby Magee John Reese Sutton Street Thomas Gricks Reese Andrew Salesiy Allwood City Salesile Potive

Fire at Oil City Causes Major Damage to Building

Spectators thronged nearby streets as three Oil City fire companies battled a stubborn blaze in the old First building at Hast Second and Church Streets for two hours Saturday night. Damage is estimated over 10000, insurance likely to cover most, rebuilding anticipated.

Oil City

Plan District Office at Kane to Be Relief HQ

Kane Aug 18 plans set Kane as the relief headquarters for Area Nine under the State Emergency Relief Board start Sept 15. If suitable quarters and rental can be found, Works Division offices now in Bradford will move to Kane and all federal aid projects in Warren McKean and Cameron counties will be coordinated there.

Kane Vnminaeed Warren Works Division Bradford

M L M Sorority Initiation Plans Revealed

The M M sorority begins initiation of the new generation with a meeting at Miss Dorothy Morrow's home tonight at eight. Members should attend today and the week includes a second meeting at Miss Amelia Christensen’s on E Man Street Wednesday evening. Formal initiations are planned at Miss Jane Raymond’s Friday. A dance party occurred at the Cou sith on Saturday evening. Tickets are available from Miss Belly Walcox.

M. M Dorothy Morrow Amelia Christensen E. Man Street Jane Raymond Cou Sith Mss Belly Walcox

Meaning of Simon Pure phrase origins

The phrase Simon Pure means genuine and traces to Susanna Centlivre's 1715 play A Bold Stroke for a Wife. In the drama a character impersonates a Quaker preacher named Simon Pure to gain a guardian's consent to woo a rich heiress, then the real Simon Pure reveals himself.

Simon Pure Susanna Centlivre Qeaker Simon Pore Pathlinder Magazine

Miners Move Headquarters to Washington

The United Mine Workers of America have moved their national offices to Washington, establishing an entire floor of a modern office building for the national officers and staff. President John L. Lewis maintains a private office as the union shifts toward greater influence in national labor policy. The move follows NRA-driven importance of federal labor legislation, with the union asserting cost savings on travel and hotel expenses and expanding nationwide organization to about 400,000 members.

Washington United Mine Workers of America John L. Lewis United Mine ‘Workers West Virginia United Mine Workers Indianapolis NRA Lewis Lmne

350 Civil Court Case List For Fall Trials

RIB Aug 16 article states 350 wares have been placed on the annual Fall trial list announced by Prothonotary James N. Wilson. Every civil case will be tried. first trials begin Oct 8 during a two week session. Remaining cases to be continued in December January March and April civil court sessions. Listing of all cases on a single trial list was ordered by Judges A P Rossiter and William B Hirt earlier this summer.

James N. Wilson A. P. Rossiter William B. Hirt

Paulson Named Head Northern Pa Firemen

Andrew Paulson was named chief of the Corry Fire Department and will serve as president of the Northern Pennsylvania Wiremen Association for the coming year at the fourth annual convention in Conneaut Park. More than 600 members attended the banquet at the Hotel Conneaut. The event featured water battles on the lakefront, a team contest won by Meadville and Saegertown, and a girls’ water battle with Saegertown defeating Meadville. Charles Joyce of Sharpsville was elected fresh view president. Fred Casman of Meadville was named second vice president. G. L. Leberman of Meadville secretary. C. W. Gackentach of Greenville treasurer. The next convention is set for August 14 1935 at a location chosen in December.

Moadviser Pennsylvania Conmensu Late Park Andrew Paulson Corry Tire Department Franke K. Robinson New Castle Hotel Conneaut Notel Willian Mererbacher Davis Hose Company No. 4 Meadville Saegertown Straus Lake Front Saegerstown Daughters of Meadell Frank L. Robinson New ‘Castle Association J. H. Joyce Sharpsville Fresh View Fred Casman Vicw G. L. Leberman C. W. Gackentach Greenvills Coilhclinian Snoon Fred Smith Branklin Ben Hartland New Gesthe

Vaudeville at Rex Theatre Aimed at Stage Night

Vaudeville act with twenty performers including songs, dance, comedy and novelties comes to Rex Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday August 14 and 15. Features Ray Santley’s St Moritz Band Caprin Sisters Bohani Dawn Svhovle Twins and more with stunts by College and Virginia personality girls. Also the stage feature 1H' B, Warner in Sorrell and Son a dramatic tale of a father deserted.

Othe Pymenes Rex Theatre ARIS Ray Santley St. Moritz Caprin Sisters Boh Ani Dawn Svhovle Twins Virginia Sten Stree Entertainment Runsray Warner Sorrell and Son

Crushed Under Car in Clintonville Auto Crash

Two teens, Woodrow Riddle 17 and Paul Wekin 16, suffered minor injuries while a third, 13 year old Ol CPPY, died four minutes after a collision on the Clintonville highway last night. The victims’ classmates Geraldine Neilumitk and others were not seriously hurt. A separate bulletin reports Clarence Harpus 31 killed by lightning while digging a grave in Seymour.

Ol Cppy Woodrow Riddle Veur Clintonville Rovalas Corners Paul Wekin Clintonyilie Byrd Gertrude Neilumitk North Washington Mise Neitudalele Tecov Eaken Seymour Clarence Harpus Mim

Classified ads of all kinds seek local buyers and help

A fragment from a newspaper classified section lists categories from Personal and Lost to Help Wanted and Business Opportunities. It mentions ads for automotive services, building trades, and professional services. A stray entry notes a lost heifer and a note about a carpenter in Corry, Pennsylvania, with contact hints.

la Boat Souree Journal Mit U—Business Service Servion Wemate Mals and Wemale St—Solicitors Canvassere Genta Investmenta Storks Bonde Loa Mortgagas

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