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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1938

Page

3

Anniversary of George Washington Birth Observed with Special Hours

Local notice outlines tomorrow events including post office hours, a Corry benefit concert, and a corporate merger update. National Supply Company reports 1987 net income of 7.857 million with Delaware and Spang merger noted. Pennsylvania rail and road incidents, stockholder meeting in Broad Street Station, and local accidents also summarized with multiple named figures and places.

George Washington Ipantha, Pte National Supply Company National Supply Company of Delaware Spang, Chalfant and Company, Incorporatedj E National Supply Company Ofennsylvania Today of National Supply Company Delaware and Spang, Chalfant É ,, Inc

Three Small Fires In City Over Week End

Three small fires occupied the attention of the fire and police departments over the week end. Damage was small. At the Ernest Dimick home on Lemon street a fire in the bathroom spread to the wall but was checked before gaining headway. Smoke filled the home of Mr and Mrs C F Paulson at Spring and Pleasant when a chimney clogged and a brick loosened. no fire was needed and damage was smoke confined. Patrolman Ross Meads was called to the Lyle Thomas home on Grand Street for a chimney fire. inspection found no danger and no department call was required.

Cali’ste Ernest Dimick Lemon Street C. F. Paulson Spring Pleasant Streets Ross Meads Lyle Thomas Grand Street

Death claims Thos McVelia long time Pittsburgh mail carrier

Word arrived of the death of Thomas McVelia a World War veteran and longtime Pittsburgh mail carrier who served in the Spanish American War and World War I. He was born in Corry and survived by his wife Florence Williams McVelia three sisters two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in Pittsburgh from the family home 1817 Tonopah avenue Beechview Island of Trinidad note also a geological aside about Trinidad's prehistoric tie to South America.

Thos. McVelia

Council to Review Traffic Law Revision Tonight

City Council meets in the Municipal building to consider changes to the tram and parking ordinances. Safety Director Richard Rosbacher backs a shift to parallel parking on Center Street and a 12 hour parking limit, while opposition may block the plan. Also on the agenda is a discussion of a $12,000 storm sewer bond issue and related ordinances.

Richard Rossbacher Corncil Ross Becher Center Street

Warren County Jail Overcrowded State Prison Plans

Sheriff J P Berdiner reported Warren County cannot hold state prisoners currently. The welfare department seeks to transfer 176 inmates as capacity at Western and Roskien prisons is strained. Within 30 days some inmates may be housed locally, with ten counties already unable to accept more due to crowding. One cell block holds condemned slayers John Polens and Joe Senaskas, adding to the congestion.

Warren County Warrisn J. P. Berdéner Department of Welfare Western Roskyién Gheriff Berdine Secretary of Welfare Charles I. Engard Eagard John Polens Joe Senauskas

Wife Safety on Handling Hot Dishes and Utensils

A guidance note advises using a dry cloth to handle hot cooking utensils and dishes. A damp cloth can transfer heat and cause burns or crack dishes, so dry cloths are recommended for safe handling.

Sleet Causes Outage on Chautauqua Lake Loop

Jamestown, Feb 21 The sleet storm disrupted Niagara Hudson Co. Chautauqua lake loop power yesterday and last night as a transformer at Falconer substation failed around 2 PM. The outage cut two of three phases, leaving dim lights in Bemus Point Mayville Sherman Clymer Findley Lake and other loop towns.

Jamestown Chautauqua County Weel-end Niagarnd Hudson Company Chautauqua Lake Loop Ruge Falconer Bemus Point Mayville Sherman Clymer Findley Lake Bust Frewnburg

Sleet Storm Wreaks Havoc in Erie Area

A severe sleet storm hit Erie and nearby areas on Saturday turning rain to ice and bringing down power lines and damaged poles. Lawrences Park residents faced over two hours of outages as repair crews worked through the night. Traffic was disrupted by icy streets and several accidents were reported. Official damage estimates were not available by 12:30 a.m. as restoration continued.

Erie Lawrence Park Brie

Settlement Made After Dog Kills Sheep

Kenneth Ney in charge of enforcement investigated the killing of a sheep owned by Frank Mac Warren of the Second Ward. The inquiry disclosed the dog owner and arrangements were made for a statement of the sons. The sheep was attacked and killed last Friday.

Kenneth Ney Our Cny Frank Mac Warren

Death of Mrs Etta McCray in Spar tansburg at 61

Mrs Bitsmetrey pawea away at Corry hospital Saturday evening aged 61 widow of Aston McCray a Spar tansburg resident for life Survived by two daughters Mrs et Serveeetere and Mrs tenia Wirizht of Spartanburg and Mrs Tva Richards of Warren four grandchildren funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at Tarry Funeral home Spartansburg Rev W A Garnett Spring Creek officiating Interment Britton Cemetery Miss Agnes Cameron retired home yesterday from Philadelphia visit

K. J. Ayers Spring Creek Corry Hospital Bitsmetrey Pawea Aston McCray Spartansburg Et Serveeetere Tenia Wirizht Spartancomg IR Tva Richards Warren Tarrey Funeral Home Spartansbuire W. A. Garnett Britton Fun Cemetery Agnes Cameron Philadelphia

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