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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1938

Page

3

Snow flurries and colder with busy civic notices

The page notes scattered local items: an upcoming marriage license filing by Carl J. Rullom and Adris M. Darrow, and by Wilam B. Murray and Helen M. Trujetsch. A Catholic pledge against immoral entertainment is renewed. Police search for a stolen 1938 Dodge sedan is reported alongside a dog hit by a car. School athletic funds authorize adding two baskets for practice at the Junior High gym. A Trust Ward residence threats case is described as amicably settled. Secretary Hull to speak from Lima, Peru at 6:45 pm. Oil production, Chevrolet November sales, and unemployment compensation disbursements are summarized. The ice rink project awaits NVA support. a Corry hospital patient improves after a Sunday fall. Upcoming county dental society meeting and a railroad full crew law case are noted.

Kane bartender pleads to felonious assault in officer shooting

Dee Cappello, 44, Kane Haute bartender, pleaded to felonious assault tied to a November 14 shooting of Patrolman Neal Fulmer in Kane County. Judge Hibbard sentenced him to not less than 3 years 5 months and up to 7 years in the western penitentiary with hard labor and solitary confinement. Fulmer remained in serious condition as hospital reports noted complications from a 12 gauge shotgun blast delivered at close range during a disturbance at the Kane House.

Smethport Justice of the Peace R. C. Gleason P. E. Nelson Smeth Port Cappello Hubbard Fulmer Kane Cappelle

Schools Await Check on Vocational Aid in Corry District

Austin Tl. Johnson of the Board of Education voiced concern over state vocational aid funds for Corry School District at a board meeting. Superintendent Dewey explained delays and confirmed the allotment would match press figures, with fifty percent for regular classes and one hundred percent for evening adult classes.

Austin Tl. Johnson Board of Education Corry Supt Dewey

Final Rites for James Gibbens

Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at the late Corry home for James A. Gibbens who died Friday after an extended illness. Rev. J. A. Higtey and Rev. George Fierce officiated. Interment followed in Wattsburg cemetery with bearers Leonore Hayes Gary Preble Walter Park Aurat Maria Breed John Dennis and P. L. Alverson. Relatives from North East Union City Carry Elgin Bea verdam Wattsburg attended.

Corry R. D James A. Gibbens J. A. Higtey Wayne Valley United Brethren Christchurch George Fierce Wattsburg Leonore Hayes Gary Preble Walter Park Aurat Maria Breed John Dennis P. L. Alverson Aretenance North East Union City Carry Elgin Beaverdam Wond William Rees

Stroble Torun for Register of Wills

A confusing note describes Dr Strable seeking the Republican nomination for register of wills in Irfe county after serving as coroner. It notes party shifts, previous wins under the Republican banner, and a crowded race with many candidates expected on both tickets in the upcoming primary.

Register of Wills Lin. Streblly Reublican Democratic Party Office of Register of Wills

Senior High School Remodeling Problems Discussed

Weontnnen, Mage, and the building committee review the need for desks and equipment, extend library service, and lengthen superintendent reporting to the board to clarify current issues. President Dearing urges expanded adult education, junior high bleacher inspections, and amortization studies while touching on budget timing and debt management.

Weontnnen Trem Mage Dearing Lay Areps Property Committee Nee Nf Ronune Senio Honda Uneir SYM J. R. Dearing Mesary Johnson, Henton Morton Civic Employees’ Association Worr Luse Hilghach Feaizure

Hope to Defer WPA Cuts in Erie District

Erie district seeks to delay WPA cutbacks amid a planned 5 percent drop from December to February and a further 5 percent later. Officials say no program dismissals are needed as layoffs occur naturally and workers may shift to private industry or old age pensions. open meetings on budget plan urged to improve taxpayer access and oversight.

Erie ERIP Pp Ta

Keeper of the Clock at the Senior High School

Richard Merker, a local electrician, was hired by the Board of Education last night to perform oiling and general maintenance work at the town's Senior High School site. He will be paid a modest rate per minute for his service.

Richard Merker Board of Education

Unclear text from a historic Wilmington item

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Swedish flag event or item linked to Wilmington with mentions of Gavmie Co and McMullen, Mrs Anne Maou of Stackeholm, and a park location. Specific actions, dates, or outcomes are not readable.

Wilmington Dei Gavmie McMullen Ameria Christing Park Swen Anne Maou Stackeholm

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