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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1940

Page

3

Defense setup to reopen shop classes locally

Early reopening of shop classes under national defense will mirror Hatch Vocational School programs. Superintendent Dewey told the Board that arrangements could allow actual shop practice with a local machinist aiding. Classes would run at night, with registration in a junior high room for defense college level courses, opening mid January if enough interest.

National Defense Ine Hatch Vocational Schoor Superintendent of Lewey Board of Education Ening Dewey Alo Pennsylvania State Allege

Morton Pledges Economy Efforts In School Board

President Morton pledges strict economy in all expenditures and outlines new standing committees for finance administration and instruction. Committees include Finance chaired by C. L. Henton, Administration chaired by Austin H. Johnson, and Property chaired by Edwin J. Lewis with G. E. Shoop and J. R. Dearing. A revised interview committee for teacher applicants will report to the board.

Winance L. Henton J. R. Dearing C. &. Shoop Austin H. Johnson Carl L. Henton B. G. Barnes Edwin J. Lewis G. E. Shoop Morton Barnes Rexsurer

Dismissal Sought in McCarty Prison Death Suits

FBI pec 10 County Solicitor Jacob Helt Money seeks dismissal of three damage suits filed by Mr and Mrs Walter McCarty of Harbors Creek over their son Harrold's death in the county prison. They seek 22500 alleging neglect for lack of medical care. Helt Money argues the complaints were not filed within six months of death as required by a 1937 statute. arguments on the motion will be held later.

FBI Pec Jacob Helt Walter McCarty Harbors Creek Harrold Hele

At Last Real Relief From Piles

A powerful two part remedy treats piles by cleansing bowel habits with Golden-Lax tablets and capsules and applying San-Cura Antiseptic Ointment to the affected area. The combination aims to stop pain quickly and promote natural healing. Gold en-Lax and San-Cura are advertised with prices.

Seven Safe Winter Driving Rules For Hazardous Roads

Harrisburg reports highway safety director T Elmer Transeau unveiled seven vital precautions from the National Safety Council to curb winter accidents. The rules stress braking grip, tire chains, functioning wipers and lights, reduced speeds on snow or ice, careful lane use, and extra caution in darkness. Heavy emphasis on leaving space, avoiding sudden stops, and avoiding skids as the main causes of winter crashes are noted with recent research from Lake Cadillac tests.

Harrisburg Mercury T. Elmer Transeau Highway Safety Transeau National Safety Council Cadillac Mich Pat O'Malley NBC Lancashire Charis Etery Alec ‘Templeton Teno

Two Children Die as Fireclaims Family Home

A farmhouse blaze killed two children and burned four others while rescue efforts failed to save the younger brother. Richard, 13, died at the scene, and the body of the younger sibling was found among the ruins. Donald, age 13, remained critically ill at Corry Hospital as parents Mrs Lindsay and Mr Lindsay survived heavy smoke exposure. Bodies were removed to Bracken Keating Funeral Home. Richard was a ninth grader at the Junior High.

Sineet 9 Ferprives Fiere Concord Township Lindsay Cam Joseph Euclid Street Lalo Journal Clabibaty Richard Donald Corry Hospital Lindsey Ukewo Uy Davison le Pemter Is Brother Tisfe Bracken-Keating

Second Fatal Fire In Vicinity In Week

A Concord township farm home burned early this morning killing two boys and injuring four other family members. Mrs. D C Tripp, 87, survived with barn and home destroyed while Ralph Miller and Thad Gates families faced loss nearby. Deputy Coroner Davison led the inquiry as the Lindsey home near Crossroad to Sparta road was razed and a workshop escaped the flames. The tragedy follows another fatal fire in the same area within a week.

Lindstés Fulla Concord Township D. C. Tripp Spring Creek Ralph Miller Lindsey Corry-Spartansburg Sparta Thad Gates Moffatt School Fournal Davison Deatis Tindsey Aero Supply East Main

Extend Call to Reserve Officers in 194? Expansion

War Department announced a massive expansion of the nation’s land forces, with about 20 000 reserve officers to be ordered to extended active duty before June 30 and up to 30 000 more to be hired for active duty by month’s end. Commanders are instructed to give as much advance notice as possible.

Washington War Department Army Mle Department

Three Die In Flames As Stove Explodes In Philadelphia

Philadelphia dispatch reports three young children died when an oil stove exploded in their home early today. Edward Cowan, 21, the father, said he was on a couch and couldn't reach the children before flames trapped them. Dolores Cowart, the mother, and twins Phillip and Fulton Cowan, a one-year-old, were among the victims with one other infant seriously injured.

Asrucusce Enim Philadelphia Dolores Cowarth Phillip Fulton Cowan Edward Cowan Ipenreture

Young Earle to join U S Navy fliers

George H. Earle the fourth son of the former governor will report to join the U S Navy air wing. He had sought to enlist with British forces while with his father in Sofia but returned home after his mother appealed to the state department.

Earle U.S. Navy Philadelphia George H. Earle D Ay U. S. Navy George E H. Earle Bulgaria Sofia State Department

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