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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
6
Local transfers include Forest L elster to Aaron H. Obermant and multiple Corry property changes. Aviation industry expansion cited, United Aircraft plans to employ about 4,400 more, with a new $10,000,000 factory addition due by January. Also reported are industry forecasts, rail traffic notes, and local honors and civic updates.
On December 14 Erie officials debated raising the mill tax to 12 mills to balance the 1940 budget. Expenditures were 1 927 128 with receipts 1 789 440 and an overbalance of 137 688 at current 12 mill rate. A half mill increase and bonds were considered to close the gap but decision postponed.
William J. Platigan is among heirs named in the probate record for the estate of decedent who died December 5th. The total value is estimated at 58 600 with three brothers and three sisters to share equally. Other heirs include Mrs. Gutherine Wan and Melvin Massu. The estate of a Summit Township resident who died February 6 is valued at 2 200 with equal distribution among listed heirs. The record notes works by Riker Soutien.
A vintage Buckley's Canadian Mixture cough medicine advertisement promotes fast relief for coughs colds and bronchial irritation. It claims quick action on bronchial tubes throat and phlegm with potent formula, sugar free for diabetics, produced in America and sold widely with over ten million bottles previously.
Pennsylvania State College poultry specialists emphasize a complete balanced ration and skilled management for satisfactory egg production. They note oats in hen pens reduce picking. Penn State forestry and greenhouse tomato guidance plus woodlot expansion timing and fuel value of various woods are discussed for farmers and growers.
Family notes heartfelt thanks to relatives and neighbors for sympathy after the death of Miry Eslen Caulfield. Special mention to Mrs. Vivian Caulfield for support.
An old advertisement promotes San Cure Soap and Sun Cure products for foot relief and itching. It claims soaking and washing with the soap relieves aching feet, with Sun Cure antiseptic for minor sores burns and rectal irritation. Prices listed are 35 and 60 cents at druggists.
Demani fair on Pittsburgh wholesale produce with apples wheat lettuce and onions steady to higher. Live stock and hogs gained while New York stocks fell after midday profits. notable price ranges listed for red russets potatoes and other farm goods across Pennsylvania Maine Idaho and California markets.
Two Parkas standout as top players with Leemarts of New Washington and Chicago leading tackles and offensive gains. Osmanes and Fleahe feature in rookie and mainstay roles as defenses clash, with high tempo play and persistent rushing driving the game.
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