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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1942

Page

2

Improvements Nearing Finish In Erie Projects

Three major projects totaling 1 116 000 progress well. The expansion area at Poth Erle costs 702 000 and should finish by November 1 with about 10 WPA workers. East 12th street pavement from Hess to Franklin costs 224 000 and should be done before winter. Underpass from Buffalo road to 26th street faces steel delays. the divering is complete and shipment is awaited to finish the 150 000 underpass.

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Charles A Clark Claimed by Death at Spartansburg

Charles A Clark died this morning in Spartansburg R D after a yearlong illness. Born January 17 1910 in Fredonia New York he lived there until seven years ago. He worked as a chef at several inns including Greyhound Post House and Ritz Restaurant. Survived by his mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Gaptharp and son Charles W Clark of Spartansburg and a half brother Joseph Sukart of Erie. Funeral at Bracken Keating chapel Tuesday at 2 pm with interment in West Stir Creek cemetery.

Charles A Spartansburg R. D Fredonia Greyhownd Rowe & Up

Powell Motors Mailcanizing and Recapping

Items note a pending appeal for Clifford Sikes at Monroe County Penitentiary after a conviction for endangering lives of children. Police Justice William L. McDen sentenced Sikes. bond remains. Also recalls a sale at Paul’s cotton union suits and lists discharged hospital patients.

Powell Motors Clenti Clifford Sikes Renutier Monroe County Penitentiary William L. McDen Alberty Wnder Paul's Comny ‘Hospital Thurston Anderson Columbus James Sutton Spring Creek Mary Berry West Pleasant Street Walter Pailin Maple Avenue Ernest Johnson Corry F. D. Geall Humphrey Cory Raymond Picola Springebedt

Clear Woman Cleared as Another Fined for Violation

Aldermen cleared Mrs. May Ornam of a blackout violation after verifying lights in the Cascade street home were in a different apartment. Edward Meredith, sharing the dwelling, admitted a separate flame and an unknown dog hampered air raid wardens while a $10 assessment was arranged. Russian oil wells were first dug by hand and petroleum in weather bags was hoisted by rope and pulley at 1500 revolutions per minute.

May Orgnam Cascade Shest George H. Gordon Cascade Street Edward Meredith Id. S

Local Stores and Notices Highlight Meadeville Area

Local tidbits report business closures, personnel moves, and community notices across Meadville and nearby towns. Grange, Reich's, and European Hotel items surface alongside public safety updates, dining notes, and upcoming meetings affecting residents and shoppers.

Postwar East Coast regional development plan unveiled

National Resources Planning Board chairs a broad postwar program for the East Coast from New York to North Carolina. Proposals call for urban and rural development, water and erosion control, adequate recreation, transit expansions including ports and waterways. It highlights Reading and Pittsburgh regions as mature, warns Buffalo and Reading may face decline, and urges interstate water agreements and flood control on the Susquehanna and related basins.

Pera Washington Petitiayivanli National Resources Planning Board New York North Carolina Plannie Ofleg Reading iPr Metropolits Pennnsylvania Utes Pittsburgh New Jersey Philadelphia Baltimors Hampton Roads Buffalo Port Said DelaWare Susquehanna Delaware River Schuylleit Lehigh

Death Claims Mrs Jennie Perkins

Mrs Jennie Perkins dies at her Corry home after a long illness Born in Mansfield Ohio she was daughter of Lev ard and Fannie Silverthorn She lived in Brymeton Pennsylvania before moving to Corry where she resided 46 years A Methodist church member she is survived by her daughter in law Mrs Byle Perkins and Mrs Fannie Cogswell of Warren plus three brothers in Conneaut Renton and Gilroy Services are set for Monday at one o clock with calling hours Sunday

Seurme Versins West Congress Matlson Lev Ard Fannie Silver Thorn John N. Perkins Brymeton Perkins Corry Methodist Church Fannie Cogswell Warren Byle Perkins Conneaut Thomas Renton Wash Mark Silver‘thorn Gilroy Calif

Services for Elvine Petit Petitt Held at Bracken-Keating

Funeral services for Elvine Petit Petitt of Niobe were held at Bracken-Keating chapel with Rev. James Delman presiding. Relatives and friends from Buffalo Bradford Jamestown Wattsburg and others attended, burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. A separate note references a Rapid Tigers and Oxide Nitrolim line, which appears unrelated.

Elvine Niobe Bracken-Keating James Delman The Baptist Churchi Richard Nichols Robert Bates Harry Miles Chris Shagle Pine Grove Tentifns Lulu Petit Wiebe Glenn Petit Buffalo Clyde Petitt Bradford Walter Hanselman Westfield N. C Herman Bates Robert Bates Chris Shagis Jamestown Baikh Longstreet Wattsburg Nicb Wayne) Township

Three Days of Racing at Wattsburg Fair Opener

Wattsburg fair schedules three days of racing from September 1 to 3 with events including a 2:12 pace for $200, 2:24 pace for $255, 2:18 pace, 2:8 pace, and a half mile pony dash carrying $320 total. Feature acts include Jimmy Lynch's Death Defying Auto Drivers and an amateur contest directed by Dell Darling.

Wattsburg Wytti Renuke AnNe Phos Harold Mull Jimmy Lynch Erie County Dell Darling

Babson Explains Making of Will and Trusts

A newspaper piece outlines why making a will matters and how to appoint an executor and guardian. It stresses discussing plans with family, choosing a trusted lawyer, and writing clear instructions to control estate distribution and insurance trusts while avoiding unintended court intervention.

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Wording Tips for Wills and Estates From an Old Guide

A dated guide advises on debts and administration expenses, gifts to church or charity and family, and forming trusts to preserve property across generations. It suggests codicils for changes, cash to executors, and keeping the will in a bank with copies. notes on estate taxes and business continuation.

Fragmentary OCR Reads Reveal Names and Phrases

The readable fragments mention individuals and places but lack a coherent event. Names such as Woodrow and Jean appear amid disjointed phrases. No clear action, date, or organization is establishable from the text provided.

Complex US politics and economy echoed in transcribed remarks

Fragmentary notes discuss political and economic themes across the United States. References appear to Washington, international relations, payments and debts, and public sentiment. The text hints at shifts in credibility, civic life, and the role of observers, with varied mentions of locations and professions.

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