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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1939

Page

2

City liens filed to cover property taxes at $165000 value

City treasurer C Francis Hagerty announced that liens totaling $165000 were filed against several properties. The piece notes tax preparation steps to save fees and lists local accident victims and a New York surgeon death, naming George McGraw Titusville, Dr George Emerson Brewer, and George Popovich Meadville with brief injuries or fate.

Ania C. Francis Hagerty Rity Seit George McGraw Titusville Titusville Milly Hospital

Large holiday sales boost postal receipts and local news

Post office receipts rose by 1.28 dollars during the Christmas period versus last year, aided by parcel shipments from several industries. Meantime, Meadville and Warren area reports include a Broad mix of local incidents from auto crashes and arrests to fires, injuries, and community notices across towns like Albion, Jamestown, Renovo, and Falconer.

Wilcox Grocery Kane Robert EB. Holland Jeen Gertrude Sensabaugh Albion Meadville Spencer Hospital Route Borincoro Margaret Lucey Warren John Brown Toropedo Richard Byars Brown Lloydl Christy Washington Joseph Hasbrouck Concord Cary Hospital Lanston Cabr Asa Bamnes Ludlow Tom Slocum Nona

Opening of Franklin Fleet Bridge Draws Hundreds in Titusville

Several hundred people attended brief ceremonies marking the opening of the new Franklin fleet bridge in Titusville on Saturday afternoon. Fire damaged the Potswin creamery in Jamestown yesterday, threatening the adjacent dwelling near the plant, but men saved the structure with only partial loss.

Franklin Fleet Bridge Titusville Jamestown Potswin Hremen

Corry area hospital returns highlight local notices

Shirley Rose nine, daughter of Mrs Isabelle Rone of Spartanspurge RD 1, sent home Saturday from Corry hospital after a stay. Arthur Howles treated at Corry hospital and homebound in Clymer. Frank Gilas of Corry RD 1 hospitalized last week and home Sunday. Mrs Frank Smith and son of 291 East Gouth Street discharged Sunday. Local Salvation Army to collect counter boxes Thursday or Friday. Walter Parkhurst from Corry RD 3 sent home Sunday after ten days in hospital. Mrs Homer Loomis of Clymer discharged Monday after five days. Lily Amidon residing with daughter at 16 Lemon Street released Sunday. Mrs Clyde Bacens discharged Sunday from Corry hospital Bear Lake RD. M M dance corsages from Jewell's Flower Shop featured. Mrs P Nichols of William Street improving. Mrs Archie Hunt of East South Street improving after serious illness. Joneiter Parker of Olean fatally injured directing traffic with a Jan item near the city, crushed between a standing car and a truck driven by Donald Diflesky of Duke Center.

Shirley Rose Isabelle Rone Spartanspurge R. D. 1 Corry Hospital Arthur Howles Clymer Frank Gilas Corry R. D- 1 Frank Smith East Gouth Street Salvation Army Walter Parkhurst Corry Homer Loomis Lily Amidon Joseph Anderson Lemon Street Jewell Wmrs Nichols William Street Archie Hunt East South Street du Et Corry Hospital Joneiter Parker Olean Donald Diflesky Duke

Death claims aged resident in Carry area

Charles W. Munn, born October 7, 1858 in Smithfield Pa., died at his daughter Rosa Waterhouse's home on South Center Street Carry at 6 a.m. after a long illness. He lived in Carry years, worked as a carpenter, and was a Modern Woodmen of America charter member. Survived by daughter, son-in-law Carl Munn of Cole and nine grandchildren. Funeral set for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Gilnynauny Charles W. Munn Rosa Wateuh South Center Street Smithfield Munn Carry Sanpenter Wade Modern Woodmen of America Corry Camp No Mr. Munn iBarl Munn Cole Bracken-Hkeating Pine Grove Cemetery

Limestone Co Is Organized for Lime Production

On December 36 the Venango Coal and Limestone Company was organized to manufacture agricultural lime near Nickville under Frank Hewitt. Farmers favor cheaper fertilizer and local lime, with a 200 foot ledge of high grade stone and nearby coal seam noted as features for the proposed plant.

Venango Coal and Limestone Company Nickville Frank Hewitt Emienton Micve 0

Two Are Killed in Crawford County Christmas Accidents

Meadville December 26 In Crawford county two automobile crashes during the holiday weekend claimed the life of an Erie woman Martha Esterhamen 41 and seriously injured several others including a Meadville resident Sara T McClure 21. The Christmas Day accidents followed hazardous driving conditions described as the worst in years.

Meadville Christivan Crawford County Erie Mire Martha Esterhamen Tth Street Sara T. McClure Meadgillé

Four Hurt In Auto Crash Near Franklin

Four persons were seriously injured when a car driven by George Kilpure skidded on ice on the Hendersonville road and struck a tree Sunday afternoon. The injured include Roy Kilgore Sharon R D 3 with brain concussion and scalp injuries. Helen Kilgore 32 with facial fractures and lacerations. Grace Kilgore 3 with scalp wounds and probable brain concussion. and George Kilpure 43 driver with a fractured jaw and facial lacerations. All were taken from Sharon to Polk to visit relatives when the crash occurred en route.

Franklin Grace Kilgore Roy Kilgore Sharon George Kilpure R. D Gendersonville George Beligore Theear Polk Hendersonville

Christmas Services at French Creek Church

Christmas services at French Creek Church featured Deacon Casimir Tomiak and Rev. Walter L Tomiak. Tomiak’s mother sang carols and Adeste Fideles, with Miss Samilil as vocal soloist and Henry Tomak on organ. The church was decorated with evergreens and pomponnas.

St. Matthias Ri Gochurch French Creeks Casimir Tomiak Walter L. ‘Tomiak Niagara Unieersity Christ the King Seminary Olean N.Y Cellyword G. Tomlak Miss Samlil Henry Tomak

Big Bertha shells rake Finnish city in surprise raid

Christmas Eve action reports German forces crossing the front into French Saar sector near Spichern Heights. Adolf Hitler reportedly visits the Saar region marking a rare return to France for the Fuehrer. British Expeditionary Force troops endure a cold Christmas Day with meals ranging from plain fare to festive dinners near bases.

Nowman's Land Fuehrer Sol Adler Hitler Saar Spichern Heights Saarbruecken Zuehrer France Chrisiman

Local Patient From Clymer Transported After Incident

Arthur Khus of Clymer New York was a patient at Corry Hospital when an incident occurred and he was taken to a facility for treatment. Police and hospital staff reported the event and arranged for further care. No additional details or outcomes were released at this time.

Arthur Khus Clymer N.Y Corry

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