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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1939

Page

8

Crazy driver and companions jailed in Rocky Grove case

Seas Dbo a 22 year old from Rocky Grove and two youths plus a former resident faced charges in Venango County Jail after pleas of guilty. The group allegedly drove through Sugarcreek Township, damaging property and harassing families. They were charged with larceny for stealing 40 quarts of milk from Rocky Grove homes months earlier. Martin received 70 days, Brawley and Krepp 50 days each. Martin was also charged with reckless driving and malicious mischief.

Seas ‘Dbo Rocky Ny Ess Rocky Grove Venango County Thomas Shulfstall Thurlo Harry Pultz Charles Good Sugarcreek Township Gal Mastin Milton Brawley Burl Krepp G. E. Werling Sue Orne Foekdy Grove Justice of the Peace Shiff Stall Martin Brawley Krepp Marin

Award Prizes Tonight in WW Journal Contest

Winners to be announced tonight with top prize choices of a Chevrolet sedan Plymouth two door or Ford set, cash options up to 500. Second prize offers 350 value or 200 cash, third prize 4 GE refrigerator or 129 cash. Fourth to sixth prize pick gas range 75 or 90 or 26, plus 10 percent commission for other contestants. Public welcome to watch as votes are tallied. Also notices warning careless hunters in Halifax and Pasadena Chamber offers 50 prize for city improv ideas.

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Sparta Schools and Clubs Enjoy Christmas Programs

SPARTANSBURG Dec 21 The Parent Teachers Association held its first meeting at the high school with 45 registered. Committees organized for activities, readings and Christmas carols led the program, followed by a social hour and prizes to Mrs Harold Wallace and Harry Pitt. A lunch was served. The Women's Club meets Tuesday at 2:30 with Mrs George H Davis hosting. program includes roll call Christmas memories carols and a gift exchange. Grange will delay its meeting to Dec 30. The post office will close 8 am on Christmas holiday. rural carriers off and heavy mail on Wednesday with over 1000 letters and greetings sent. Memorial for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Rigby, Rome Township resident, age 84, with services at Palrview A B church and Red Oak cemetery. Numerous local residents noted for travels and visits during the holidays. The Christmas program at the Baptist church is scheduled for Sunday at 8 pm. The Dec 19 Baptist fellowship meeting included many area churches in Spartansburg.

Spartansburg Parent-Teachers' ‘Association Harold Wallace Harry Pitt Spartansburg Consolidated Sso Grange Hall Sparta Grange Grange Helen Pollack Helen Mary Elizabeth Rigby Rome Township Red Oak Cemetery Rigby Naomi Bimber Edna Rhodes Pittsburgh Margaret ‘Presse Katherine Healy North Girard Perry McCully Alice McCully R. J. McDonnell Evie Joseph King Cassi Fuller Meadville Lyric Murdock Win Woab Corry Arthur Knapp Web Fred Lines Kenneth Lines Baby Mary Holford Fred Allen North East Walker House Jefferson Erie Baptist Church Fellowship of Independent Baptist Churches Bethel Baptist Evle Edinboro Wiebe Baptist Wiebe Mayvile Baptist Mayville Forestville Baptist Forestville Sinclair Baptist Sinclair~ville Panama

Death of Boy Knecht Sought $10 331 in Damages

Erie news reports Otto and Catherine Knecht of Harbor Creek filed a trespass action against William R. Cass seeking 10331 for their 14 year old son George Knecht killed May 12 1930 when struck by an automobile allegedly driven by Cass The claim states Knecht and companions walked along the highway near Harborcreek Home for Boys when the crash occurred Cass is charged with negligence reckless driving and exceeding the 50 mile per hour limit The case was filed Thursday at the courthouse by the firm Marsh Spalder Baur Marsh Young Knecht

Knecht Court House Marsh- Spalder Baur - Marsh Young F Knech William Anthony Plorence Dryer Gass Harborcreek

Brown Urges Small Industries Start In Pennsylvania

Harrisburg says small neighborhood industries can form in Pennsylvania at favorable times. Richard P. Brown notes, Every major industry began with a small start. He cites Ford and other examples and argues Pennsylvania's resources and labor aid in creating peace-time employment. He envisions workshops in backyards or garages, aided by evolving opportunities from global events and the shift of European production to war goods. He warns of substitute supplies and notes coal, minerals, and farming can yield new products, with many ventures starting as neighborhood enterprises. He stresses industrial research and the need to develop industries within the state, calling Pennsylvania rich with "acres of diamonds" ready to be mined locally.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Sturetory of Commerce Richard P. Brown Brown Honry Ford America Nort South America Department of Commerce

Erie County Bar Plans Receptions for Judges

The Erie County Bar Association will host its annual reception for Erie County judges at the University Club starting noon on New Year’s Day. Judge Miles B. Kitts, Judge Elmer Evans, and Judge J. Oain Waite will be honored, with committee chair Florian G. Miller and members Gwen Burns and Jeffrey Sobel organizing. The event follows courthouse ceremonies where new county officials are sworn in.

Min Leu Ere Gomer Bar Association Erie County William ©. Hirl University Club Robert J. Firman Florian G. Miller Gwen Burns Jeffrey Sobel Miles B. Kitts Elmer Evans J. Oain. Waite

WPA Toy Distribution Brings Christmas Cheer Across Pa

In Pennsylvania the Works Progress Administration and local agencies distribute over 100000 toys to needy children on Christmas Eve. The effort, aided by WP A projects, repairs, and donations from stores and agencies, aims to bring joy to families unable to provide gifts. At Alliance Church Rev Gordon B Adams will present A illustrated sermon The Name of Jesus to supplement the holiday program.

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Christmas and Yuletide in America and Canada 1989

Fragmented text references Christmas and Yuletide in America and Canada, mentioning investors and events in 1989. It hints at economic mood and holiday gestures, but details are unclear. The article appears to sketch comparisons of prosperity between nations during the season.

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