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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1940

Page

7

Fragmentary Estate Notice Involving Lillie and Dorny

Partial OCR reveals a probate style notice mentioning Lillie deceased and Dorny as executor. It references a Master’s hearing date in February, appointment of a representative, and instruction to interested parties. The readable fragments point to real estate or bond details and formal notice requirements in an Erle county Pennsylvanian context.

Terhrad Tstearene Willerty Sela Iniles -Parta Road Mary Cain Common Penna Gamba Street Lillie Erle Dorny Linifted

Corry High Beavers Host Girard Yellow Jackets Tonight

Corry High School Beavers seek to extend their five game winning streak as they face Girard's Yellow Jackets on the Junior High floor in Erie County League action. Duel features Beavers defense against Girard’s fast offense with coach Russ Byler unsure of starting forwards Don Lundy or Pat Greene.

Corry High School Beavers Girard Yellow Jackets Bylermen Corry Russ Byler Don Lundy Pat Greene Greene Millcreek Lawrence Park Greer Corry Pos Girard Williams Shollenberger Bundy Ynhas Button

Meadville High grid schedule and fishing policy concerns

Local notes cover Meadville High's fall grid schedule with teams at home and away, plus a critique of Lake Erie conservation from Seth Gordon warning of declining fish stocks. Other items report Kane protests over a Johnsonburg game, a basketball tournament plan in Brookville, and casino bowling records amid Erie sports figures.

Meadville Meadville High Edinboro Eric ‘Tech Erie ‘Fast Franklin Grove City OU City Ames Eric Vincent Gonineaut Warren Seth Gordon Pennsylvania Game Commission Lake Erie Gordon East

Gus Suhr Not Signed In Kath Pray

In Kath Pray Gerald Nugent of the Phillies today announced that veteran first baseman Gus Suhr was not signed to a 1940 contract. The announcement confirms Suhr remained unsigned while negotiations and team plans continue.

Gus Suhr Philue Philagelpula Gerald Nugent Phillies Bijouncka

Nelson Among Meet Favorites At Western Open

Nelson of Reading Pennsylvania and Leland Gibson of Kansas City Missouri were listed as betting favorites as professional golfers began the $5000 Western Open Championship at River Oaks Country Club in Houston. Nelson defending his title teamed with Joe Russell to win the proamateur best-ball event with 63 while Gibson carded 34 32 to miss the course record by one stroke amid high winds and damp cold conditions.

Aay Aavecu Houston Tex Byron Nelson Reading Nat Donal River Oaks Country Club

Work Bee At New Club House Call For Volunteers

Corry Rod and Gun Club officers issued a call for volunteers to help clean the former Oregon Indian Medicine Company factory on East Washington street tomorrow. Heat light and water will be available at the new club house for an all day cleanup session ahead of the club’s big fish fry on March 6.

New Club House Corry Rod and Gun Club Oregon Indian Medicine Company Washington Street

Woof Woof Upsets at Hialeah in Flamingo Stakes Day

Woof Woof, a $30.70 longer shot, won the seven furlong Flagler Purse and helped cap a day of surprises at Hialeah. Johnny Whitney rode the black and white silks winner as the New York entrant watched from the stands. The scene featured exhibition mood and noted the centenary candidates for the $20,000 added Flamingo Stakes upcoming Pebrusky 24.

Astespees Centenary Johnny Whitney New York Fin Miami Brown Bull Dog Irving Andaraonie

Special Meeting Announced for City Basketball Representatives

A special meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 1:20 in the VME A rooms. All teams are invited to attend and each represents a city basket committee member.

Dia Speokil Dtse City Basket Bal Aeagtie Peloek T. A Ifak Res

Kaspers Keep Four-Game Edge In City Bowling League

Kaspers maintained a four game lead in the City Bowling League after winning two from the Senators while Citizens Bankers fell three to the Phoenix Grill. Acro No 1 beat Waterhouse, Loblaws defeated Steel Age, Acro No 2 took two from Corry Jamestown, and Pauls Men's Wear won two from Cohen Coals. Joe Shoemaker posted the high average for the evening at 198.

Kaspers Superiors Cit!zens Banle Phoenix Grill Acro’ No Waterhouse Loblaws Steel Age Acro No. 2 Corry Jamestown Paul's Cohen Coals Joe Shoemaker Pet. Kaspers Citizens Bank Waterhouse Bat Cohen Coals Aero No Bieelage Ann Corry-Jamestown Paul's Men's Wear Dae Phoenix Group Kron Iit Td Shoemaker Baresei Citizens Bank Chase Greene Scott Sears Ima Aero Ae al ‘al Paulson Kolstee Vanick Maloney Rorf Igi Igb Waterhouse Anderson Ing Koestner Steel Age Fagerstrom Dahl al Devo Sperry Carlson Owens

Conn Prepares for Title Bout

In Miami on February 28 light heavyweight contender Billy Conn trains hard for his title defense against Gus Lesnevich of New Jersey. Conn plans daily sparring and four miles of road work to sharpen speed and accuracy after a sluggish sparring session with Mickey McAvoy. Lesnevich opened with rounds against three partners focusing on timing and a jolting right hand.

Miami Pla Billy Cont Gus Lesnevich New Jersey Pittsburgh Mickey ‘McAvoy Tesnevich

Epsom Derby May Be Run As Usual At Newbury

The Jockey Club announced the Epsom Derby and Oaks principal stakes may be run at Newbury on June 12 and 1%, with nominations for the three year old specials due February 27. The stakes, dating back to 180 and 1779, were held at New Market 1915 to 1918 and would be renewed if Newbury is unavailable.

London Newbury Jockey Club New Market

Phalanx Takes Lead in Corry Cage League

Phalanx moves to lead in Corry Cage League as Blymer’s life team defeats Corry Tamestown in a late game. Clymer Rifle Team triumphs with B. Wallace scoring 247.

Phalanx Corry Clymer Blymer Corry-Tamestown LdGs Dlay B. Wallace

Victory Dinner Held by Penn State Alumni

United Press report from Pittsburgh notes a victory dinner honoring Penn State's 1930 athletic season. About 19 300 alumni from Allegheny County attended as 1930 football wins over Pitt and Army were showcased with film reels and remarks by Bob Higgins.

United Press Pittsburgh Pen State Birb

Pirates Catching Staff Complete for 1940 Season

Pittsburgh Feb 1 All members of the Pirate catching staff are under contract for the 1940 season. Ray Berres was signed at headquarters yesterday and late in the afternoon Hay Mueller paid a surprise visit to the Bucco offices in Oakland.

Pirates Pittsburgh Pirate Ray Berres Royal Baseball Hay Mueller Bucco Oakland

AthLetics Begin California Spring Training Camp

Philadelphia February report states the Athletics will start spring training in Anaheim, California. Manager Mack signing a catcher and pitcher, trimming Holdouts, adding Morris Hancken from Seattle, Elon Hogsett from Kansas, Ed Heuser from Memphis, and Pat Mactoughlin from Toledo. Benny McCoy and others remain unsigned as talks continue. Training begins as April 15 return approaches.

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