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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
3
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Readable fragments from an OCR page describe a local tech listing and names. The item mentions Iains Exypl and Sabry Cee Net with unclear context and no clear action or outcome.
In Mexico City a Brooklyn woman, Guy o sylvia Agelof, detained for questioning in the Leon Trotsky assassination. Frank Jackson helps Ageloff’s friend Miss Ageloff and her brother Monte. A hunger strike victim is pictured in an Incapital bed as authorities link James J. Horan to a New York mail train holdup. Frank Walker, ex-head of the National Emergency Council, is slated to succeed James A. Parley as postmaster general. Walker is 54 and a New York corporation attorney.
In a county court session on Monday four men pleaded guilty to various offenses. Jude Miles B. Kitts of Woodland, Pa. received a maximum five year term for morals offense involving an attempted attack on an Erie girl. George Anderson of 225 West 17th Street was sentenced to four months in the Allegheny County Workhouse for larceny of tools and a radio from residents. Larry Spailer pleaded guilty to stealing $60 from George L. Straub and was sentenced to three months in county jail. Walter Tuskowski of 255 East 19th Street admitted stealing an automobile owned by Ronald Webtekin and received two months in county prison.
Weather near Waterford Sunday reached freezing levels with reports from Ivan Hughes, a Pollock's Bridge service station operator. He found ice cover on his car top after overnight, used the ice as evidence for his claim, and showed it to friends to substantiate his observations.
Willis Pratt, superintendent, announced Erie County schools expect about 12000 students this year. He said 3700 will enter high schools and 520 teachers will be on duty across 200 schools, 75 more than last year. classes resume Tuesday, September Ard.
Purchase of a modern 13,000 fio engine for Canadohta Lake borough and residents announced today. The new fire fighting unit marks a rare addition after many years as tests yesterday showed its efficiency driving a powerful water stream reaching the Weathervane at the Baptist church.
Pittsburgh based vendor estimates that if all hot dogs he sold over his years were laid end to end they would stretch 1590 miles. The figure highlights the scale of his sales and devotion to the street stand business.
Merchants of Corry plan a three day sale September 26 28 under the guidance of Lee Kollen Rule Club with WHL handling arrangements. Nast Company head Mervyn Nast leads preparations, advertising and event planning. The sale includes a prize auto drawn at Sky Park requiring the winner to claim on site. The venture aims to start a series of merchandising efforts by local merchants over upcoming months.
Bradford August reports show Braly ford wells, about eight percent of Pennsylvania production, maintaining a steady tempo with daily field output fluctuating around 28 barrels. For the week ended August 4 the Bradford field averaged 37 810 barrels of high grade oil, down 24 from the prior week, with other weeks showing averages near 37 820 and 47 810 barrels respectively.
A coroner inquiry and funeral services will be held for victims of a fatal Erie area auto crash. Louis Corvina of 1511 Chestnut Street Erie and his wife are named in notices. both will have services at St Pauls church with burial in Calvary cemetery. Survivors include Mrs Corvina, reported in serious condition, and passengers Daniel Sveda and Miss Dorothy Craker who recovered enough to go home after hospital treatment. Police report two cars collided on the highway near Erie while occupants were neighbors living a block apart.
Sermon subjects for revival meetings at the large tent on Spring and West South streets by evangelist Michael J. Anzalone include The Man Up a Tree The Man Who Lost His Religion and Went to Heaven The Man Who Went Away Rejoicing The Man Who Won Away Sorrowing Who Is Paying the Way for the Anti Christ The Ant Christ Himself Who Is He Can We Now The Second Coming of Christ and Hunting and Wishing Services are held nightly at 7:45 and at 3 o'clock on Sundays with public invitation to attend.
In Salem Oregon on campaign day crowds exceeded fifty thousand as Senator Charles L. McNuty accepted the vice presidential nomination. Visitors arrived by train and car, streets were decorated, hotels reached capacity, and local business reported a busy twofold surge in activity beyond normal.
An estimate sets the White House grounds at 15 700 000 and the building at 2 400 000. The figures reflect a historic appraisal of the federal property and its top asset valuation.
An inquest reveals Erieite held responsible for a hospital death at Warren State Hospital. Dan Harper testified as a witness while Plevetti's commitment to the hospital is discussed. The jury found the death resulted from a traumatic hemorrhage after a melee and the coroner orders related action by authorities. The inquest noted transfers and patient admittance details.
Rose Demores at the Carnegie Library’s Pennsylvania room notes rising inquiries about the local representative. She attributes interest to the conscription bill and a British policy shift since 1775, reflecting contemporary public curiosity about government figures.
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Spoon were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from the Beackert Seonbinny Church with Rev Hately officiating. Interment followed at David Curtis cemetery. Relatives and friends attended including Miss Arlene Robbins and family of Meadville and Mr and Mrs Funk Spoon and family of Portland.
A Philadelphia jurist Judge Thewlo Rees of the Common Pleas dies after extraordinary service in World War I. He served with valor across the war, sustaining multiple bullet wounds and aiding in the escape of two officers, while others perished. He leaves behind a record of dedication and sacrifice.
Fragmented OCR report notes Queen Withelming succeeded her father as ruler of Thu Nether lands with a reference to Amsterdam and dated September 6, 1908. The readable parts mix names and places, indicating a historic succession event with Germanic language remnants.
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