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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1941

Page

8

Bemus Point Man to Inherit 1.75 Million From Aunt

Aug 25 Bemus Point reports Probate Court figures show a will leaving about 95 percent of the estate to Ivor Schulz Pardee, a nephew adopted by the late aunt, widow of a Dow Chemical founder. The estate totals 2.068 million with taxes taking $832,431. The court notes the nephew was born Tyler Schulz but adopted Pardee’s last name.

Jocaman Weresthle Clevelaw William A. Pardee Ivor Schulz Pardee Bernard Biueham Tyer Schulz Pardee Dow Chemical Company Jane Johnston Charlotte Johnston Lenhardt Lake Front Chautauqua Pardees Lakefront

Republicans Hold Big Edge in Grove City

Grove City dominates Mercer county primary registration with Republicans at 78 percent of voters while the county overall shows 64 percent GOP. The article notes Grove City and Sandy Take as sole Republican boroughs after the first New Deal victory, and locally Republicans outvote Democrats about four to one.

Grove City Mercer County GOP Sandy Take Diemoersis

Funeral Services for Milo S Adams in Sciota Street

Milo S Adams of Sciota street died after a two week illness. Funeral held Saturday at 3 PM from Davison funeral home, Rev H Ray Harrisons officiated. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery with 25 bearers. Out of town relatives included Mrs Charles Caswell Bradford Mr and Mrs G A Smith Youngsville Mr and Mrs Ralph Adams and Mr and Mrs Myron Jones Franklin Mrs Mary Adams Detroit Michigan. There was abundant attendance of mourners.

Milo S. Adams Sciota Street Davison H. Ray Harrisons Pine Grove Cemetery Willard Jones Archie Patton Charles Anderson Robert Davis E. V. McClintock McClintock Charles. Caswell Bradford G. & Smith Youngsville Ralph Adams Myron Jnnes Franklin Mary Adams Detroit Mich Abindavice Towers

Cog Railway Powers Pike's Peak Ascent With Diesel Locomotive

A diesel electric locomotive now powers the cog railway that climbs Pike's Peak, replacing the former steam engine. The change modernizes operation on the scenic ascent, with ongoing service for visitors and the historic route's continued prominence.

Cog Pike's Peak Envnes Webeast

Relief Load Drops Below 200000 In Pennsylvania

The second week in August saw Pennsylvania’s general assistance rolls fall below 200,000 for the first time in the year. Net expenditures for grants dropped to a weekly low of 496,043 dollars. Total statewide general assistance cases reached 96,199, with about 48,000 employable. Public assistance totals include 109,400 old age cases, 62,000 dependent children recipients, and 13,700 blind pensions. The weekly decline of 2,576 cases came from 558 removals and 2,080 additions. Employment gains and losses created a net shift of 1, -1? and 1? bases.

Pennsylvania

Aged Bradford Man Injured In Two Car Collision

Bradford August 25 John W. Vantine 4 director of Bradford school system seriously injured in Bradford Hospital after a two car collision near Rixford. Lee L. Lawry 58 of Derdel City suffered minor injuries and lacerations. Vantine known as Grand Old Man of the Oil Industry was bruised and faces possible internal injuries. Collision occurred when Leroy Lovell 24 of Olean swerved into the Vantine car, also hitting a third car.

John W. Vantine Bradford Rixford Lee L. Lawry der del City Vantine Tulsa Okla Amachine Leroy Lovell Olean Ayaid

Rodgers Opposed to St Lawrence Seaway Project

Congressman R J Rodgers a Rivers and Harbors Committee member told the Erie Real Estate Board luncheon the St Lawrence Seaway project would cause more damage than good. He warned manipulated moves may question its constitutionality and threaten defeat.

Rodgers ST. Lawrence Seaway Hls Hood R. J. Rodgers Erie Boston Rivers and Harbors

Clerk Seeks to Oust Husband of Replaced Clerk

Jamestown reports that Za-Vonn Forrest Miller husband of Ellen Yates Miller the first woman county clerk in New York is charged with incompetence and removal as Motor Vehicle Bureau clerk is sought by his wife’s successor Mildred B Kling in ongoing legal action begun today. The move follows a Board of Supervisors order directing Kling to retain counsel to act against Miller.

Jamestown Aug Za—Vonn Forrest Miller Ellen Yates Miller New York State Motor Mildred B. Kling Board of Supervisors Miss Kling Miller

Hint Sabotage Stolen Tools At Berry Tool and Machine

Lieut. Herman J. Roush said saboteurs may have staged a robbery at Berry Tool and Machine Corp. over the weekend. Precision tools valued as high as 5000 dollars were taken, with production expected to reach 80 percent by Monday or Tuesday. Some work continued Saturday after the discovery, and several employees’ homes were listed as affected.

BRIE Herman J. Roush State Motor Police Berry Tool and Machine Corp Roush Ees

Oil producers protest Henderson crude price ceiling in Bradford

Bradford Pennsylvania August protest voices strong opposition to Washington price administrator Leon Henderson’s order setting a 276 per barrel ceiling on Bradford crude and wiping out the August 14 25 cent increase. Local buyers prepare stance. legality of the cut questioned as producers claim lack of legal status.

Bradford Leon Henderson Washington Henderson Orea Feta Pennsylvania

Phillips reports new Heathville gas well at 700000 cu ft daily

On August 25 Phillips Company completed a Heathville area gas well yielding 700000 cubic feet per day. The strike occurred at roughly 10 000 to 11 000 feet depth, near a second large flowing well brought in last week by Loop Gas Company within about 1000 feet.

Brockway Phillips Company Heathville Loop Gas Company

Four Vacancies in Kane Schools Reported

Kane Public schools faced four teaching vacancies after a teachers committee meeting. The directors room of Kane High School hosted the session, where the committee announced the positions were tentatively filled pending releases from other posts and the situation in the district remained under control.

Ane Aue Zy Kane Board of Education Kene Teh School

Terrific blast as tank lets go in Erie homeyard

A 500-gallon outdoor water tank exploded at Percy H. Mead’s home on West Like Road at 9 p.m. Friday. The blast hurled the tank through the brick garage, damaged a family car, and drew West Take Hose Co. firefighters. Cause unclear but firemen suspect a failed automatic shutoff in the pump. the tank was old and failed under pressure. Government representatives from Britain number about 6,000,000 in various posts, from governors and judges to clerks and porters in India.

Erie Percy HL. Mead Ute Mead Proverty Piremen

Somersault Saves Boxer In Firmer On Deer Street

A boxer credited with saving Joseph Patti of Deer Street when Patti toppled from a height at the Brocton Preserving Company plant. The fall ended with a somersault that left Patti landing on his feet but injuring his left ankle and likely fracturing the heel. Doctor Putth attended the injured man.

Dunkirk Urether

Amityville Parking Meters Generate Weekly Revenue

Amstusville reports its parking meters average about 207 dollars per week with a low of 199.4 in the first week and a high of 216.48 in the second. Violations will be handled by Clerk George W Becker outside the meter zone. Emergency tank ships delivered about 1,250,000 barrels daily to eastern seaboard points.

Becker

Mec dock Gi on 48 percent ownership dispute

A fragmented note outlines a dispute over a Mec dock Gi project with 48 percent ownership and fre wh ment as contributors. The readable text hints at a management or ownership split requiring clarification from involved parties and possible negotiations.

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