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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

3

Sparta Woman's Club Hosts a Christmas Program

WURG Dec 29 report on the Sparta Woman's Club Christmas afternoon event at Mrs. Davis home. Members attended a carol program titled The Yuletide Season, with readings on Christmas customs from Germany Scandinavia and America. Retiring president Mrs. Bett accepted with thanks, and Mrs. Louise John led singing. Several holiday guests and local residents shared in the social gathering and gift exchange.

Wurg Davis Mn Ation Pauline Avery J . J. T. Selbert Erle Ferme Sayre Bett Grayce Germany Addie Hyde Scandinavia Trene Kitsler Erica Amerm Lowke Johnson Sur Nett Ray Hanes Ben George Mt. Carmel Phreate Frank Jones. Richards Elmina N.Y Dicky. Sand James Phelps Fredonia N. Y Margaret Hut K. W. Halfast Phil Gilbert Irene J.B. Graham Estown Ohio Emily Coulter Jeet Pilsurgh Rnier Gladys Nichols Vincent Rasmusid Dughter Sherry

Large Barn Near Centerville Is Razed by Flames

A barn on the William Greer farm in Athens township near Centerville was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin around 10 yesterday morning. Loss estimates ranged from 3000 to 5000 dollars, partially insured. Twenty head of cattle and other livestock were saved. neighbors and Titusville firemen aided, preventing spread to the nearby Greer home despite wind and snow.

Titusville William Greer Athens Township Centerville Ricente Greer

Father and two children hurt in Titusville car crash

Pred Burt of Titusville and his children Wayne 10 and Patty 4 were injured in a late afternoon collision on the Titusville Pleasantville road near the Tidewater station. They were taken to City Hospital and treated by physicians. officials expect they may be released home today.

Titusville Pred Burt Wayne Patty Pleasantville Tidewater Station City Hospital Staess

Highland Park residents return from holidays

At noon a bountiful dinner was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cornelius and son Junior of Highland Park New Jersey returned home Tuesday after spending their holiday vacation with their parents Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Reick and family. Sparta Grange will meet Saturday December 30. Their annual Christmas exchange will be held on this date. Dinner will be served at noon.

Frank Pirth Frank, Jr Monnday Harry Firth David Lithgow Robert Atkinson Manteo N.C Lithgow Walter Pfeifer Lloyd Crosby New Kensington J. @. Crosby Emory Reese John Culp Clyde Johnson Ripley N.Y J. A. Jobson Carrie Taylor Ethel H. Kelly Esbon Rawley Nellie Hanson Mary Sophia Dorothy Eva Riley Erie Vincent Riley Glenn Steadman Wells Burlingame Guy M. Fish Charles Scarem Wirthingram Lawrence Snapp Corry Mason Lodge Ry, Shreve Clayton Patchen Ann Shreve Harborcreel Katherine Bennett Charles Victoria Stacey A.B. Haenel Pred Bewhler Elna Gerainne Rose M Shreve Titusville Jack Clark Buffalo Hess Clark Harry Stranahan Leora Charles Thompson Nancy A. Malley Granylle Bailey John ‘Parrington Frank Puller D. D. Stranahan Doris D. W. Howell W. H. Cornelius and Son Highland Park D. A. Reick Sparta Grange

Arrest Two Youths For Stripping Autos In Pennsylvania

Meadvill e December 29. Crawford County Detective J F Winkle announced the arrest of two youths in a car stripping ring operating across northwestern Pennsylvania. Tracy Culver 20 and James Bras 18 of East Fallowfield Township Crawford County admitted stripping at least nine automobiles for tires and wheels including one at Tionesta and several other thefts.

Meauville Uraciura County J. F_ Wgs Winkle Pennsylvania Tracy Culver James Bras East Fallowfield Township Crawford County Tionesta

Corry Resident Kin Dies in Cleveland

Word reached John Dugan of East Pleasant Street that his brother in law Harry Campbell of Cleveland Ohio died suddenly Wednesday evening from a heart attack at age 62. John Walter and Dennis Dugan will travel to Cleveland tonight for funeral services tomorrow morning. Leprosy outbreak estimates place 3,000,000 people worldwide affected.

John Dugan East Pleasant Street Harry Campbell Cleveland Ohio Campbell Walter Dugan Dennis Dugan

Warren Man Burns At Gas Station Fire

A 22 year old Warren man, residing at 103 Falconer Street, suffered burns to his right leg when gasoline fumes ignited while station workers thawed the pump at the 4 G service station on Pennsylvania Avenue West. He was hospitalized at Warren General with burns reported noon yesterday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. total damage estimated at $60. An errant spark allegedly caused the ignition as a steam hose nearby sprayed fumes.

Warren Wee Falconer Street Warren General Hospital Pennsylvania Avenue West Fie Aid Krops Gaibone

Erie Faces 350000 Loan to Meet City Expenses

Erie eyes a 1940 budget with a tax rate that requires about 350000 in short term funds to cover early year operations. Officials anticipate tax appeals or bank borrowing as the city aims to maintain salaries and publish health bulletins while awaiting year end balance changes. Treasurer Hagerty expects full collection of needed funds through the formal budget adoption. The city considers using unexpended funds to cover a potential drill ground purchase for the national guard.

Eri Han Suoy Ibegin Pinance Hector Paul Watson Chi C. Francis Hagerty Aix Health Department National Guard Watsor

Weed Growth Proof of the Tremendous Strength of EMAWINE Weeds

On examination a timber sample from Manitoba showed remarkable resilience with grain and fiber evidence suggesting extraordinary strength. The report notes a pine timber inch thick contained robust growth features and mineralized reacts indicating strong weed-like properties.

Win Rineg Manitoba

Two Way Radio System For Erie Police Cars

Erie plans a two way radio system for police cruisers to be operational by February 1. A permit for installation has been received from the Federal Communications Bureau. Louis Row, the city's technician, will complete the setup, making Erie among the few cities of its size with the system.

Erie Federal Communication Bureau Louis Row Mdi Brie

Erie Autoist Is Exonerated In Fatal Intersection Crash

Anton Kapjer malt, 45, was absolved of blame in the death of Anthony Murosky, 6, after a December crash at the Lush and Wallace intersection. The jury found Murosky at fault, with Kapjer's attorney arguing the victim moved into the path of the fan owned by Kaplezak. Police reports and witnesses had disputed the defense claim of a clear pavement.

Erie Dey Normer's Jwey Anton Kapjer Perry Street Anthony A. Murosky Pine Avenue Murosky Kapiezak Lush Wallace Streets St. Vincent's Kaplewsk Thomas Doyle Vary Earhwest

Newly Elected County Officers to Be Inducted

Newly elected Brie county officials will be inducted into office at a program starting Monday at 11590 4 in Januaey. The ceremony will involve Judi Fil and Wiyo Will taking oaths. Judges ilu Walte and Miles B. Kitts will administer, with Elmer L. Byars and others present. Officials to be installed include Mrs Helen M Seulurair Thomas Plakey De Darling county commissioners Rollo McOrsy Lawrence Taylor Ralph McCaont Gewus Wilson Murray Miller Burton Lavi Mishel attorney and Walker GL Shoble coroner. The public is invited to attend.

Brie Judas William Ilu Walte Miles B. Kit Lawrence Taylor Ralph McCaont Gewus Wilson Murry Miller Burton Lavi Ag Mishel Atvormey Walker GL Shoble

Erie boy injured in coast ing accident

A Erie boy, William Harlan Williams, 14, of 2412 Chevy Street, was injured in a sled riding accident near his home on Cherry Street Hill near the 26th Street intersection. He was attended at St Vincent's hospital for a possible fracture to his right hip after his sled struck a pole on Wednesday afternoon.

ERTE Waira Willam Harlan Williams Chevy Street S. Vincent’s Hospital Cherry Street 26Th Street Segraph Pole

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