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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1946
Page
3
Incomplete OCR text mentions residents and night routines but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or events to form a coherent news item. Summary cannot deduce a definitive incident or outcome from the fragment provided.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Kennel Avteni and Lad Falmel with one year ward assignments, and Babeccia receiving work at a church. incomplete wording implies scheduling or ceremonial duties and reminders of tasks to be performed.
The Erie County Horticultural Association notes a good peach crop east of Erie and a partial crop in the western counties. Early varieties named include Golden Jubilee Rochester Vedette Hale Haven South Haven Early Elberta Hale and Elberta. Most peaches are tree ripe for flavor and quality. The year promises strong size and quality. Rita Downey, 13, daughter of George and Mrs Downey, was bitten by a dog owned by Harry Thayer. the dog is under vet care for ten days. Police also report fruit thefts from Ms. Gregory’s tree on Ridge Street. The fox terrier from the city pound was given to a new owner after many inquiries. Orchards and vineyards in Pennsylvania may yield over 160,000 tons more fruit than 1945 due to favorable July weather. Central Drug Stores has acquired Miller Cut-Rate stores in Warren and Tr?dani and Dimkirk, Pa. Gerry Foster, bitten by a police dog, remains under medical care. Mrs H. Geiger thanks friends for birthday gifts and cards received August 9.
The Associated Press reports an imminent automobile price increase of about 25 percent atop a 22 percent rise over four years as price control law prompts dealers to discuss the next hike with OPA officials. Public acceptance appears likely, per Lee Moran of the National Automobile Dealers Association, who says higher prices sustain fair profits for manufacturers and dealers. The article also notes Social Security Act expansions raise federal contributions to public help programs to about 560 million dollars annually, with Pennsylvania receiving over 27 million. Other items include a Polk inmate charged with molestations, a Corry man jailed for beating his mother, marriage license applications in Erie County, and Lt. Sarah E. Shaver honorably discharged.
Report from Cyprus describes Jews among refugees who landed on a dinghy schooner Yagur after arriving from southern France. British troops escorted them to the Empire Royal amid protests of fascist and Nazi cries. Barbed wire cages awaited on the Empire Royal for the voyage, while additional migrants from Henriet Szold were to board Empire Heywood for a Cyprus transfer and camps once used for German POWs.
Joseph Ott a 22 year old Fredonia resident died after his stock car overturned in a skid on a local speedway in Aug. 3. He suffered a crushed skull and died en route to Townsend Hospital in Gowanda. Deputies Schultz and Benson investigated the fatality. Dr. Bourne issued a certificate of accidental death.
Funeral services for Mrs Gust Dahl were held at 2 oclock from Davison Funeral Home with Rey P A Gal breath officiating. Bearers included Herbert Dahl William Dahl Frank Dahl and Elof Dahl. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery. Members of her Sunday school class and the W S C of the Methodist Church attended in a body. A large group of out of town relatives and friends came from Jamestown Sheffield Wales Minn Warren Union City Karns City Chicora Beaver and other nearby areas.
In Erie on August 13 the trial petition by Big Mia Bubna and Mille Thomas was postponed to 10 a.m. Friday. Defense attorney John Blackmore sought the delay for further argument preparation. District Attorney Dames McLaughlin said he would not contest the delay and would release Bubna and Mille’s new statement, which officials say adds no new evidence for the defense or the case.
The United States Employment Service announced unemployment compensation and servicemen's adjustment allowances for Corry GE workers in Erie who are unemployed due to vacation. Claims will be taken Sep 9 through Sep 13 staged by Social Security or service serial numbers. Local offices will issue earnings reports to be brought to sign for benefits. Union City and Corry offices offer evening reporting options.
The 29th District will hold a pre convention conference at LeBaron Post headquarters in Union City Sunday afternoon with 25 posts represented. Delegates from Elmer C. Carrier Post include Lloyd Stowe Victor Orn Richard Orn Justin Butters and Frank Gravino. Anna Anderson Post reps Jane Piccardi and Josephine Frisintl also attend. Aimed to decide district positions for the Philadelphia convention and which candidates to support. A Warren boy Tecife Dunn 13 remains hospitalized after a dare led to a fall from the Third Street Bridge into Conewango Creek. He suffered arm injuries cuts and possible serious trauma. The incident occurred Monday evening while playing on the bridge girders with friends. Also noted is a push for stricter visiting regulations at Brie County Prison following complaints from District Attorney Damian McLaughlin.
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