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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
3
The readable portion shows a fragmentary line about an event on the 18th, with unclear names and details. Limited legible items suggest a local notice or brief notice, but essential entities and actions cannot be resolved from the fragment.
Franks Wallace a former vaudeville performer sues Timony and Elmany in Los Angeles claiming Mae West is his wife and that Timony is more than a business associate, alleging obstruction of access. Midler, a Polk Aces member, faces court for high score and competes in Asbury Park tourney.
Fragment from a 18th century epitaph notes Bene Prenklin the printer and mentions his work on a book. It discusses gilding lettering and a new edition revised by the author to set the text right. The passage reflects doubts about whether the earlier print will endure.
A long list of relatives and friends gathered for the Spring Creek reunion and weekend visits. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Junin Prtler, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Donaldson, Mrs. Bessie Johnson, Miss Marian Donaldson, Attorney General Robert Jackson and daughter Mary, and many others from Corry, Warren, Buffalo, Youngstown, and nearby towns. The event featured multiple family visits, weeklong stays, and return trips to Rochester and Punxsutawney.
Warren man dies when a 13 shot firearm discharges while a boat sits near the Allegheny river above the lade ride. The victim, 14 years old, was reportedly rowing alone and hunting, with the gun misfiring as witnesses called for help. Coroner Rd C. Lowrey investigated the scene and pronounced death at once.
The Fortee district sworn in Bay Scouts as policemen to enforce the bicycle act. Officers will check lights and licenses to regulate cycles in the city. About 300 bicycles are registered with license fees set at 25 cents, valid through 1940 and beyond.
A disputed Dasist settlement in northeastern Arizona is tied to the oldest continually inhabited community in the region. Researchers deduce an 1270 date from a study of instrumental tree growth rings in the Willis area, suggesting early habitation despite limited surviving records.
The note mentions Javerne Desean and Teoma yisié visiting Willoughby Ohio with Lyne and hosts Mr and Mrs Cley Dynagdson. Details are fragmentary and nonstandard spellings. The text lacks clear dates, organizations, or outcomes.
The funeral for William S. Morrell of West Pleasant Street, long city resident, occurred Sunday morning after a three day illness. Rev Dean presided as the Thomas choir provided music. Burial was in St Thomas cemetery with a large gathering of relatives and friends from Buffalo, Stamford, Cleveland, and nearby towns.
Aug 18 Lloyd A ed 27 of Burislowl drowned while swimming in Millarville area. Two men, Allen and Rinmart, attempted rescue after hearing pleas for help. The lake was dragged as responders searched the scene for the body.
Union City Aug 14 BP Muburtion representing Nepale master general and the department at Washington will keynote the dedicatory address for the new Union City post building. Local officials promise a large turnout with speakers including S A Bodkih of Pittsburgh and James D Brukerap union candidates. The event plans a 345 pm assembly with music by Galonans band and a memorial tribute to fallen heroes.
Reports describe a colossal statue themed on Caesar, rebuilt and enlarged to 312 feet in height, 1875 feet long, and 635 feet wide. The original held 150,000 spectators, with capacity later increased to 5,000 in the early period.
Four individuals escape harm as a guard and bystanders intervene at a rural area. Emergency crews respond to the scene after a disturbance near Waterford, with two injured but stable victims reported. Authorities investigate the incident and identify possible suspects.
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