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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
6
Local items report a Corry High School band concert at 8. An Erie county relief payment total near 185 dollars is noted. Union City and Way sections list registrants and a search for a missing Royal Air Force member is described. Other notes include highway official elections and a false alarm call to box 43.
Chester area leaders oppose bills forcing municipal authorities to undergo Public Utility Commission review before operating. They argue this would curtail municipal rights and urge extension of existing exemptions for authorities created by municipalities. A note requests an early official opinion on whether to oppose placing municipal authorities under PUC supervision. A new plastic bodied automobile weighs about 800 pounds less than steel.
A vintage ad touts Buckleys Cana Dios Mixture as a proven Canadian cough remedy for colds bronchitis and irritated throats. It urges readers to buy at Lindstey's Pharmacy or any drug store, claiming quick relief and easier breathing.
Harrisburg report says a two month extension averts planned WPA sewing project shutdowns. Governor James and the WPA agreed to fund 16 cents per woman per day toward costs, with state cost sharing and a demand for legislative inquiry into WPA handling.
Floyd Van Scoy Fay Burrough of Stockon Ernest Van Scoy of Connellsville and Belmont Van Scoy of Olean nephews of the late Alton Smith contest his 1940 will in Mayville Supreme Court before Justice Frank A James alleging incompetency and undue influence. The 15000 estate goes to Joseph and Virginia Yochum and Harry Young attorney for the contestants contends testator knew beneficiaries briefly and died at 79 after burns from an automobile accident. Mrs Harley N Crosby of Falconer wife of the presiding justice of the Appellate Division Fourth Department serves in the case.
Funeral services for Frank Sadowski aged 59 of Columbus R. D. will be held Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at St Elizabeths church. He died yesterday at Al Corry hospital after a four day illness. Burial in St Elizabeths cemetery. Survived by wife Josephine three daughters Mary Anna Margaret all at home three sons John Joseph Frank Jr and two nephews Alexaader Sadowski Pine Valley and Marion Sadowsk New York City. Body to be taken to Bracken Keating funeral car Jers home today for calling.
Erie and Erie County Young Democrats sponsor a social at Kaltenbach's Hall 28th and Peach streets Saturday evening February 24 to celebrate Washington's birthday. Attorney Emmett Wilson, president, announced the event will begin about 8:30 p.m. and include cards, refreshments, and entertainment.
An old ad claims Shinpie external massage with coffee offers quick relief for neuralgia and rheumatism. It promotes soothing, cooling relief and money back satisfaction guarantees, available at McCancrey Drug Store.
City utilities yielded a net return of 144329 after accounting for wear and tear 254797 taxes 11900 and other expenditures. Public Utilities Board Chairman Alteed Davis reported the board showed a 62.7 percent net return on the plant with 0 dividend to consumers and 177956 to the city from street lighting and related municipal uses.
Ambiguous text suggests May could secure a coaching position at Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Mentions Bill Bawnlay and Edwards related to Reserve and a Sun Bowl victory this year, implying notable coaching success.
Buffalo market reports hogs steady to higher with 8.50 to 8.60 for good and choice. cattle steady with steer and heifer values 9.50 to 10.25. sheep and lambs show price ranges with lambs strong. Pittsburgh notes slow demand for produce with apples and potatoes near steady. New York equities make cautious gains amid mixed industrials. traders watch standard and steel issues as activity lags.
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