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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1940

Page

2

Meadville Chamber selects John D Bainer as president

John D Bainer executive of Meadville Merchants National Bank and Trust Company was chosen Tuesday to serve as president of the Meadville Chamber of Commerce. The announcement underscores local leadership in business circles with Bainer succeeding prior chamber officials.

John D. Bainer Meadville Merchants' National Bank and ‘Trust Company Meadville Chamber of Commerce William ‘Miller Mary Miller Titus Wills Titusville Hospital Inet

Punxsutawney area prices and 1940 levy details

City and Vicinity items show groceries at Crisco 45¢, Rinso 18¢ per package, pork chops 14¢ per pound with Wilcox Grocery delivery. Borough council in Punxsutawney set 1940 levy and tax regulations matching 1989, with orderly payment terms and an ordinance description. Several local notices cover mine accident, school closure, air mail service lobbying, and municipal budget.

Wilcox Grocery Iilla

Local court cases and community notices from Jamestown area

A pair, Morris Ak en both of Mariford Ga entered not guilty pleas to first degree larceny charges after allegedly Rolling Kenneth Wiley a farmer from Watts Flats for 517 in Institute street. The Lowell funeral in Jamestown was held yesterday afternoon. A sum stolen from confiscated machines held by Mercer county authorities surfaced as sheriffs began destruction. Youth Republican clubs in Chautauqua County plan a Lincoln birthday rally at Hotel Jamestown Friday. Mrs Kenneth Gregory of West Church street returned home from Corry hospital Tuesday afternoon. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 with traveling apron theme. Mrs Adrian Jaggs and daughter returned home from Corry hospital yesterday. Amici Bible Class to meet at Robert and Davis home Friday evening. Mrs Howard Heckerink discharged from Cory hospital yesterday. First annual Crawford County Day with Penn State College specialists set for Wednesday February 14, notes Meadville Chamber of Commerce. W M A United Brethren to meet Thursday 1:40 at Mrs Henry Halfast home for Thank-Giving. bring offerings. Mrs Frank Goring released from Corry Hospital after care. Bradford council approved two way police short wave radio system with up to 500 dollars to aid purchase. pledges total around 2200 already.

Xiey Taknaton's Morris Aken Mariam Mariford Gonn First Deere Allen B. Birgar Jamestown Kenneth Wileys Watts Flats Institute Street Sherman J. Lowell Blood Chautauqua County Abraham Lincoln Kenneth Gregory West Church Stret Corry Hospital Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society J. E. Mount Claude Place Moe Carncilly Adrian Jaggs West Washington Street Amici Bible Class United Brethren In Christchurch Robert Davis West Wayne Street Howard Heckerink Clymer N. Y Cory Hospital Grawford County Daily Pennsylvania State College Meadville Chamber of Commerce G. O. Sprout The United Brethren Church Henry Halfast Bash Wayne Frank Goring Church Street Tak Bradford City Council City Hall Carnell Golons

Flood fears at Ok Ciy eased by falling river levels

Weather observers reported rising temperatures and steady rain melting ice and snow, reducing flood danger in Watloe towns. Parker river stage held at 985 feet by 3 p m, with a 20 foot flood stage and no imminent danger as ice jams released water into streams. Franklin river levels declined, and Big Rock bridge area showed water working through heavy ice as stage dropped from 8.36 to 5.18 feet by 5 pm.

Om Cray Mears Watloue Ab Parker Henry Turk U. S Weponters Aigik Turk West Monterey Parker Franklin A. M. Puller Hewy Big Rock

Funeral services for Mrs Powell Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Powell former Oi City resident will be conducted at Denver Thursday afternoon at 3 30. Mrs Powell was killed when her plane crashed near Hammond La Sunday night. She was the daughter of Henry McSweeney of Atlantic City a frequent visitor here and well known throughout this section.

Elizabeth Powell Oi City Denver Powell Hammond Henry McSweeney Atlantic City

Death claims Mrs. E. B. Frost in Union City home

Mrs. E. B. Frost, wife of a Corry resident, died early this morning at 4 Peny street Union City after a month of illness. She leaves four children and several grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 PM from the Torry funeral home in Spartensburg.

Corry E. B. Frost Peny Street Union City

Japan May Urge Americans to Leave Japan

The Denmark press responds to Berlin criticism of neutral reporting by urging governments to aid Pinus and increase volunteers to fight. The Red Army steps up pressure along the Mammerheim Line in Karelia, with mixed results near Lake Ladoga and in the Salla sector as Finns repel several Russian thrusts.

Jomtin Weg Berlin Shano Jing Whit Scandinagidynewaffabers Gateen Ments Dénmark Red Army Mammerheim Karelan Helsinki Lake Ladoga Salla North Central Maerkadjaervi Lake Marka Sal Is Gulf of Hothia

Erie County Reports Low General Fund Balance

Erie County's January 31 general fund balance stood at 13,625. The February report, prepared by County Controller Harvey Willis, notes receipts and a February payroll of 525.2408 and discusses temporary loan plans. The item also mentions club meetings and local notices, including the NOC club gathering and the Youth's Temperance Council event at the Y M C A recreation rooms.

Erie County Erie Harvey Willis Chessmount

Trucker Injured as Two 20 000 Dollar Truck Blaze Burns

A collision on Route 5 near West Springfield Pennsylvania involved a heavy tractor outfit and a Liberty Forwarding truck. Driver Roger Denman of Buffalo suffered a severe scalp laceration and was treated at Brown Memorial Hospital Conneaut Ohio. Donald Bartell of Chicago drove the opposing truck for Lee Brothers Trucking Company. Estimated losses exceed 20000 dollars.

West Springfield Dames Roger Denman Buffalo Brown Memorial Hospital I Conneaut Liberty Forwarding Gempany Donald Bartell Chicago Lee Brothers ‘Trucking Company

Mrs Sarah Middleton Dies in This City

Obituary notice states Mrs Sarah A Middleton of this city died today at the home of her grandchildren Mrs Floyd W Vanderschaas. The funeral and more complete obituary will be published in the Journal Thursday.

Sarah Middleton City Sarah A. Midaleton South Center Floyd. W. Vanderschaas Nortiy Clymer R. Dian Thora Oy

Fire saves Cambria jail and Ebensburg hall in $55,000 blaze

Ebensburg Pa Feb 7 United Press reports a major fire gutted the Rivoli theater interior and threatened Cambria county jail and Ebensburg fire hall. Fire departments from Ebensburg Johns town South Fork Conemaugh Nanty Glo and Cresson helped prevent wider damage to a large apartment building and surrounding structures. The blaze origin remains unknown but restrained before spreading to key local facilities.

Cambria County United Press Ebensburg Rivoli Hastie

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