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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary listing notes a store in Brigham with food items and dining services. Mentions desserts, dinner orders, lunch options, a center location, and a telephone contact. Details are incomplete and names are unclear.
The ae County admits claims to the estate of Bh Lebters and directs all claimants to present them to the Executrix avilie Pa by a stated deadline. The notice formalizes the administration and outlines the process for asserting any rights to the decedent’s estate.
A concise market note reports subdued trading activity amid private transactions and limited public details. Officials note low volatility and no major disclosures affecting prices. Investors await broader cues as sessions proceed with muted volume.
A vivid collage shows Pittsburgh teams evolving with Pitt Duquesne and Carnegie Tech in transition. Bowser at Pitt faces a tough schedule and losses while Duquesne aims high with 18 returning lettermen. Baker at Tech must rebuild after heavy defections as last season’s freshmen form the backbone. The piece notes coaching changes, player outflows, and a revived woodchuck hunting debate in Pennsylvania.
heavyweight champion Bing Conn resumed workouts in Miami Florida on February 19 ahead of his February 28 defend against Gus Temervin. Conn, still training daily, sparred three rounds with Eddie Pieyue and two rounds with other partners as he sharpens for the eight round semi final bout on the Paterline card.
Corry's Beavers take on two top opponents this week in non league play, visiting Titusville tomorrow and Westfield on Thursday. They have lost only three of twenty this season to Westfield Titusville and Lawrence Park, and seek revenge against the Parkers as part of a tight district race.
Corry ping pong players defeated Bradford at First Avenue rooms Saturday afternoon by a wide score. T Crowe beat J Rich 21-17, H Kamby defeated J Dawkins 21-12 and 21-?. R Rombaugh beat D Harris 21-17 and 30-28. R Wolfe beat A Welmacre 22-20 and 16-21. A Rouile beat By Hond 21-1 and 13. Exhibitions by Itowe, Pierce, Dawkins, Ward. Basketball scores listed as Francis 41 Vincent 94.
Local Journal Glasaited Ada Ava yun helps sellers reach readers in Corry and nearby areas. Readers scan the want ads for items and services, increasing buyer contact. Readers can follow low-cost options to post and promote their sales effectively.
Two new world marks were set at the indoor meet as Eastern stars push toward the NAAC and AAU titles. Allan Tolmich of Detroit clocked 0:07.2 in the 80 yard hurdles, while Al Bleds of Georgetown hurled the 54 feet 8 inches. New meet records emerged in the 1000 yard handicap, Baxter Mile, and relays won by Wisconsin, Boston AA, and NYU, with Seton Hill hosting the Seton Hall Games context tonight in Newark and Madison Square Garden looming for Saturday.
Top seeded Dan Budge and Vincent Richards, former amateur stars, open their matches in the Southeastern professional tennis tourney in Miami Beach. Earlier results saw Fred Petty defeat Leonard Griffiths 6-1 6-3 and Bill Tilden knock out Merv Stump 6-1 6-0.
Erie Academy Lions secured their second straight city scholastic basketball crown by overpowering Tech 38 10 at Public Auditorium to clinch a playoff spot in the District 10 PT A.A. games. Strong Vincent tied Tech for second with a 31 27 first half win as Tech suffered a seventh straight loss and standings tightened.
A Pennsylvania State College skier with two years’ experience finished six miles in 53.035 minutes to win the event in State College. Max Peters edged Paul Massey of Pittsburgh of the Interstate Ski Club as Massey clocked 58.677 minutes. Thure Pearson of Jamestown Ski Club also placed.
Bobby Riggs the national tennis champion from Chicago won the South Atlantic singles title yesterday in Daytona Beach. He defeated Fal Surface of Kansas City in a five set match 0-8 5-7 0-3 6-3 6-2 to claim the fifth consecutive winter swing championship.
Washington's birthday weekend card features a $50,000 Santa Anita Derby with about 198 three year olds aiming for the mile and an eighth race. Entries include Milky Way Farm trio, Mrs Ethel V Mars pair, Ausuayy and several Valdina line horses. The field is described as deep but not clearly favored, with jockeys and trainers awaiting the starter's bell.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will depart for spring training Saturday with President William B. Benswanger and 13 officials planning a Pennsylvania Railroad trip to St. San Bernardino. Manager Frankie Frisch expects the first wave of players to reach California as training starts next week.
Chinese military sources indicate aid funds will supply 3,000 warm garments to frontline troops scattered from the South China Sea to the Gobi Desert. The move aims to bolster cold weather resilience amid ongoing operations.
Wes Ferrall of Brooklyn Dodgers defeats Jack Russell of Chico 2 and 1 in the finals of the fifth annual baseball golf tournament at Tampa. Ferrall, defending champion, surged from behind to clinch the title and gain permanent possession of the Powell Crosley trophy, marking his third win in the event.
A special meeting of the Corry Rod and Gun Club is scheduled for 7:20 PM at the Bust rooms on Washington Street. All members are urged to attend to discuss alterations to the club rooms and related plans.
Two keg teams compete in the Antler League meet at Park Wayne with early March dates. The major team features Bill Dunlap Bill Dyckes Chris Ecter Dick Sitch George Root and Larry Baler. A booster division team includes Arthur Scheppner Harold Powell Richard Pauson Andrew Paulson Frank VanTasse and Bill Spieaman. Bull Fighting At The Front In Paris soldiers on the Alstee Front stage bull fights during lulls with fights often becoming savage amid shifting lines.
Houston February 19 Four professional golf stars tied with amateur Harry Todd of Dallas for the lead in the Western Open at River Oaks. Weather and rains slowed the 72 hole event, with Todd and Longo tied at 72 after 72 holes as leaders.
Los Angeles reports that the 10 round middleweight title bout between Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles and Ceferino Garcia was postponed to March 1 due to a cape burn on Garcia. The fight had been set for Thursday. Also noted the Red Wings defeated the Rangers 2-0 in a National League game as Boston rested.
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