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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1939

Page

8

Parallel Sewer Cost Proposal Elevates Flood Relief Plan

City Engineer Nevin R. Dickson presents a study for a new parallel sewer on East Smith Street to alleviate flood conditions in Second Ward during heavy rain. Estimated total cost 731,221.71 with city materials and equipment around 35,000. Project details include 2,500 feet of 60 inch sewer from Hare Creek to near East Wayne, plus 800 feet of 64 inch and 800 feet of 48 inch mains, and 12 manholes with concrete pipe totals.

Parallel East Smith Street Nevin R. Dickson Second Ward Corncil Wright Street Hare Creek Dickson Pennsylvania Avenue Wayne Street Tabor

Hold Witnesses in Murder Case in Jamestown

Jamestown authorities hold Charles Todaro and Phillip Guinta as material witnesses after Peter Volpe is suspected in a fatal shooting at 105 Water Street. James Ferraro remains missing as police search extended across Pennsylvania towns, with 72 hours of investigation reported.

Jamestown Itis Clty Jlew Pennsylvania Peter Volpe Tower Sireen James Ferraro Water Street Charles Todaro Allen Strees Mayville

Old Coins Bring $50,005 At London Sale

A recent London sale drew strong interest as a batch of old coins sold for nearly 50 thousand five dollars. The auction highlighted valued numismatic pieces with bidders competing for rare coins and heritage items.

London

Fear Kane woman suffers possible fractured pelvis

Mrs Alma Alexander 72 of 229 Bayar Street suffered a possible fractured pelvis when the car she rode in swerved to avoid a collision on a roadway near Kane. The driver Mrs Charles Rauch swerved and the impact threw Mrs Alexander from the seat. She was reported in good condition at St Vincent's Hospital in Brie and Alya Alexander was uninjured.

Kane Alma Alexander Bayar Street Frvey St. Vincent's Hospital Brie Alexander Frank Sloan Charles Rauch Chestnut Street Auch Alya Alexander

Background of James Blow to 40 Hopes Look Back New York

Aug 15 national review lists governors as presidential prospects. Arthur H. James of Pennsylvania is not favored despite a background in law and judgeship. Look magazine notes his ties to Mellons Acnenbergs and Sun Oil money, praising governors as proving grounds for presidents while ranking James as a disappointment compared to leaders like Hoover Taft and Harrison.

New York Arthur H. James Pennsylvania Look National James Corporation Mellons Acnenbergs Sun Oil Fame 4Uilners Dulitis P. Hell Wisconsin United States Hoover Taft Harrison

Frie Boys Held for Looting Cottages Erie

Two fifteen year old Erie boys were picked up by State Motor Police Mary Stinnel after breaking into cottages in Kelso Park and stealing money, jewelry and other articles. Residents were asleep when the break in occurred. More arrests were expected today, according to Trooper Stinnet.

Erie Mary Stinnel Teck Kelso Park

Sunday School Picnic Delight At Clymer Hall

The Clymer Hall Sunday school held a picnic in James Beckerink’s woods. About ninety five members and guests attended a noon meal with many dishes. The day featured penny hunts, running races, peanut contests, doll and button sewing, cracker eating and marshmallow eating contests, a softball game, and a busy canteen run by the Victor Class.

Clymer Hall James Beckerink Harry Tenhaken James Bensink Snd James van Erden Penny Hunt Carolyn Weavers Merle Thompson Wubur van Erden Wilbur Lockenhouse Pdd Harold ‘Thompson Carolyn TeCulver Jean Duelnk Ellen ‘Thompson Kenneth Legters Emma Duevik Berdena Lockenhouse John ‘Tecomey Fisrison Bederink Lester Weavers Leon Cady Donald Cady Clifford Cady

Birthday Party Honors Uncle Bert Wiggers in Salem

In Salem Ohio a birthday party celebrated Bert Wiggers turning eighty two with a large gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Garret Wiggers Mr and Mrs Donald Wiggers Mr and Mrs Albert Wiggers and many relatives from Corry Columbus Erie and surrounding areas. A lovely lunch accompanied the event as congratulations were extended to the honoree.

Mi.atu Mes Sowarn Waggers Bert Wiggers Salem Ohio Garret Wiggers Donald Wiggers Albert Wiggers Raymond Wiggers Corry Herbert Trisket Ronald Columbus Hannah Wiggers William Hogenboom Norma Howard Tewinkle Judith Erie Wiggers

Town Caucus Preparations Move Toward September 19 Meeting

The town board convened Monday night with several officials present. Bills were paid and highway funds noted at 1,490.88. caucus arrangements set for September 19 primary day. Terms expiring this year include supervisor, town clerk, two justices, tax collector, highway superintendent, four constables, and school director.

Lhe Mreewaress Memiel Simon Ton Marion & Gallup Alvert Neckers Fred Lehrens Henry Rhebergen Clymer

School Picnic Attracts Many Former Teachers And Pupils

The annual reunion of former Clymer High School teachers and students was held at the Clymer Central School. A picnic dinner followed a business meeting led by president Mrs. Jennie Dainkot. Guests came from Ripley Jamestown Ashville Findley Lake Corry Watts Flats Houston North Hust Harbor Creek Mayville and Clymer.

Clymer High School Clymer Central School Jennie Dambis Jennie Dainkot E. L. Simimons Jobin W. Rickers Eliza Abbott Ashville N.Y Mary Galip Findley Lake J. H. Russell Ripley Jamestown Ashyilly

Loggers’ Jargon Reflects Oregon Woods Trade Names

In Oregon woods loggers coin terms for their tools. The cross cut saw is the misery whine to two burl y men who rally to the big trees. They call a saw a briar or a Swede fid aie and the shavel a ulum gun or idiot stick or ukulele in their lingo.

Oregon Woods Oregon

New Technique Produces High Vacuum With No Moving Parts

A newly perfected method and equipment yield the highest vacuums with existing gauges. The machine operates without moving parts, using only electric wiring and glassware.

Benners Family Holds Enjoyable Reunion

The Genners family reunion occurred on Wednesday August 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Leigh Willink. A program included songs scripture readings and a business meeting. Ernest Dimneyold was elected president and Mrs Dunnewold vice president with Miss Ruth Person secretary and John Meerdink treasurer. Two births were reported and invites were extended for next year. Ice cream and cake closed the gathering.

Genners Leigh Willink Dimmer Jesus Walter Legters Albert Neckers Lucille Persons Arma Marie Ebroeme Ruth Persons Edris J Erma Baringer Reading Verna ‘Barringer Alvin Helen ‘Tenbuckle Gilbert Willink Garret Dunnewold Haze ‘Tenbuckle Ernest Dimneyold Dunnewold J Ruth. Person John Meerdink Ernest Dunnewold Lyear

Young Peoples Class Honors Clifford Cady

A community event at Sciata hosted by Mrs. Peter Schurman saw the Young People Bible Class of Clymer Hill church honorMtford Cady with games and a devotional, plus a business meeting. The group voted to buy draperies for the church basement. about forty guests attended and refreshments followed.

Peter Schurman Sciata Bible Glass Clymer Hill Mtford Cady James van Erden Lawrence Dunnewold Evitice Duevik Rex Maurie Tyson Helen van Eellen Edith Schruers Lucille Bensink

Daye Brought Printing to Cambridge and Colonial Firsts

Stephen Daye arrived in Massachusetts in 1638 under contract to Rev. Samuel Glover who brought a printing press but died on the voyage. Daye then set up the press in Cambridge and in 1839 issued The Preeman's Oath the first printed broadside in the colonies.

Stephen Daye Massachusetts Samuel Glover Daye Cambridge Preeman's

Washington's Teeth Claim About Mount Vernon Jaws

Isaac John Greenwood, son of John Greenwood, asserts a tale that George Washington’s tomb contained a set of false jaws with human teeth, made by his father from ivory or elephant tooth, using beeswax molds, in Mount Vernon. He claims the jaws were buried in Washington’s mouth inside the tomb.

Washington Isaac John Greenwood John Greenwood Mount Vernon George Washington

Flag Program At Grange Meet

The Clygus Grange held a regular Friday session with visiting guests from Busti, South Ripley, Westfield and Panama. The county flag was presented by the Busti lecturer to the Clymer lecturer amid ceremonies. The program included plays, songs, duets and a pantomime by Clymer members and a buffet lunch.

Clygus Grange Busti South Ripley Westfield Panama Hedd Busti Grange Clymer Grange Lecairer Clymer Grange Vivien Velma Carlton King Soto America Janette Gravink Jmeland Vivian King Carolyn King Bernice McCann Jas Gravink Albert Henrinke Home Sweet Home Watts Y Flats

Death of Mrs Todd Brown shocks community

Mrs. Todd Brown, 68, died after a prolonged illness. She was born in Clymer and lived in Brocton the past eleven years. Survived by husband Todd Brown, five children Lyman, Marian, Alice, May, and Anna, plus a brother Bert Almy. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm at the home with large attendance. Burial in Brocton.

Ne Newa Todd Brown Beame Brown Clymer Brocton Huband Childden Lyman Hawaii Marian Brow New York Alice Keit May Anna Bert Almy Jamestown

Church Services in the Breth on and area

Sunday school schedules and worship times for multiple churches including Waldo Congregational ABBE REFORMED and NORTH CLYMER with Rev. Perry Halnes and Rev. Joshua Hogenboom preaching. Prayer meetings listed, Young People meetings, campfire gathering planned, plus social notes on local residents and hospital visits.

M. i Ghurch Wilkie Feesskers Superiniascent Imortiinyg Perry Haines Waldo Congregational Church of Brethon Myelle Gallup North Clymer Perry Halnes, Jr Tval Aunsuerger Joshua Hogenboom Albert. Neckers Jamiey G Lyydler Kathryn Groters Gamblin Lender Marvin Schruers Young Ladies Mission Band Dave Wigners

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