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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1940

Page

2

Digest of Local Notices and Sick Widows

Mrs Dora Williams of East Frederick street returns to work after a week of illness. Presbyterian Ladies Society meeting set for Friday afternoon. State employment service reports 2071 jobs found in week ending Jan 26, with 7499 new applications and 435,903 on file. Kane businessman Mr Hadfield in critical condition after heat attack. Final reduction sale on snow suits at W T Grant Co. Esther Swanson discharged from Corry Hospital. St Barbary Group 2510 to meet Sunday at 2 pm at Mrs J Royek’s home to discuss Red Cross work. Popcorn ad for Power’s yellow South American brand. Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion to meet tomorrow at 8. Worth Center street home.

Dora Williams East Frederick Street Presbyterian Ladies and Society Lewis G. Hines State Employment Service Hadfield Kane Jefferson Harbor New Thompson Hotel W. T. Grant Esther ‘Swanson Rtm Corry J. Royek Polat Power Nelock Worth Center Street Revenue Department Fred Reynickis Lowville Corry Hospital Leonard Button Union Olive Pation Cary Hospital S. Corry Baking Company Phil Zalméck Paul Sheldon W.C. Whiteman Erie Red Raymond Nevitt Center Street Ais Cecil Messinger Columbus Comny Hospital Clarence Henry Kelley Carrié Taylor Spartansburg Townville

Local notices mix with crime and sales in Erie area

City and Vicinity lists Pure cane sugar 10 tb s 46c milk 4 cans 25c Conewango flour 69c sk oleo 2 tbs 21c concessions and deliveries by Wilcox Grocery. Michael F Angerer 34 former Erie police officer dies of heart attack after attempting to move his car from snow. Other items include store ads, traffic incidents, and local civic news across Warren, Titusville, Meadville, Corry, and Grove City with hospital updates and public notices.

Wilcox Grocery Hee Michael F. Angerer Erie Police Department Erie Hasbrouck Grocery Concord Street Stc. Ltd Lansfois Jewell Kenneth Cartwright Krayel Community Hospital al Cartright Pennsvania Avenue Warren Flanigan Jobickens Pennsylvania Electric Company Niy

Earle Welcomes New Diplomatic Office

Former Governor George H. Earle, named by President Roosevelt as minister to Bulgaria, predicted the posting would be a grand adventure. He described Bulgaria as strategic, likened Bulgarians to the Finns for bravery, and praised the democratic king and queen who even enjoys driving a railroad train and getting hands dirty at work.

Earle United Press Philadelphia George H. Earle Roosevelt Bulgaria Ibea

Germany Loses 42 Merchant Ships in War Losses

Berlin official news agency bulletin reports Germany sunk or seized 42 merchant ships totaling 238,957 tons since the start of the war through January. Losses break down into 3,186 tons confiscated in enemy harbors, 2,236 tons captured by the enemy, and 141,525 tons scuttled to prevent seizure.

Germany United Press Berlin Amd

Bullitt to Reach Nation Tomorrow

Lisbon February 6 Willam C Bullitt United States ambassador to France left today for the United States aboard a Pan American Airways Clipper with a secretary. He will arrive at Baltimore air base tomorrow noon weather permitting Only one lost London February 1 Seventy six crew members of the torpedoed Canadian freighter Beavers burn were landed near coast Burt today from a British tanker only the vessel s chief cook was lost survivors said

Lisbon Willam C. Bul- Wik United States France Bullitt Will Balti More Air Base London

Last Civil War veteran Silas Plummen dies at 92

Jgenstown Pa Feb 5 Silas D Plummen Cambria County s oldest Civil War veteran is dead at 92 years old His long life ends a chapter in local history while the community mourns the passing of a veteran who witnessed the nation s transformation over decades and held a place in local lore.

Jgenstown Silas D. Plunmén Cambria County

Extension of Trade Act Passed by House Ways and Means

Washington Feb 6 The House Ways and Means committee approved a three year extension of the reciprocal trade act on a 14 to 10 party line vote. Fourteen Democrats supported extending the trade agreements program which would have expired in June. Ten Republicans opposed it with Rep Wesley Disney voting present in a contested add on proposal to bar future excise tax reductions.

WOME Eee Washington Houe Ways and Means Wesley Disney Olea Disney

Atlas Pewter to Build Munitions Plant for Allies

Wilmington report states Atlas Pewter Company will construct an explosives plant for the Allies with support from the British government. President Leland Lyon confirms approval and says construction will start immediately and production should begin within six months.

Wilmington Del Atlas Pewter Company Leland Lyon Internal Revenue Bureau

Barmaid 38 Seen Serving Beer at Burgestown Tavern

A 15yearold girl was seen serving beer at the tavern on Jacob Road and Main Street in Burgentown Pennsylvania. Testimony was given today at an 8 State Liquor Control Board hearing held here.

Pittsburgh, Tech Jacob Road Main Street Burgenstort Liquor Control Board

Mass held for merchant Edward St Pierre at St Elizabeths

A memorial service was held at St Elizabeths Church at 9 am for Edward St Pierre of East Columbus Avenue who died after several weeks illness. Rev Carl Heldt officiated. Temporary burial followed in Pine Grove mausoleum. Survivors include Henry St Pierre Mrs Carl Sunder Jay Crawford Owen J Pastors and others from Erie Warren and Jewettte. He was born in 1870 and longtime Corry resident and noted businessman.

St. Elizabeth's Church Edward St. Pierre East Columbus Avenue Carl Heldit Pine Grove Cemetery Ueavers Paul Weber Herbert Cantoll Charles Cronin Stanley Kasper Henry St. Piarre Carl Sunder Jewnnette Jay Crawford Warren, Ohi Owen J. Pastors Erie St. Pierre Corry

Plan Meeting In Columbus Township At Perry Lines Home

A Columbus township meeting is planned Friday evening at Perry Lines home to discuss the proposed project. Residents and all interested persons are urged to attend to talk over plans and possible purchase of a hoe.

Titusville Charles Muir Paul Goodwin Bridgeport Clarence Henry Moore Pittsburgh Sharon Schoor Board University of Pittsburgh Walt Intest Columbus Township Perry Lines Columus Hoe

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