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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1947

Page

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Fragments From Probate Notice In Ririe Parish

An uneven OCR fragment shows a probate notice requesting interested parties to present claims. It references executors, a county, and debt statements with partial figures and names unreadable.

Gas Struck at Depth in Carter Hill Deep Test

Gas flow reported at 3 o'clock in a deep Carter Hill test near Curlerill, about a few miles west of town. Drilling reached 1150 feet after passing hard limestone. flow increased steadily as crews secured the well.

Carter Hill Opera Mona Curlerill

Drilling to Resume Hourly at Carter Hill Gas Site

Gas operations at Carter Hill resume with officials from Pennsylvania Gas Company expected to authorize further drilling before evening. Crews probe deeper as limestone strata and salt encounters slow progress, aiming for deeper penetration once data from today’s site conference is reviewed.

Garter Hill Pennsylvania Gas Company Warren Siny Th Wns Carter Hilbut i Surmi Leated Ares Gue Cratiales

Gas order cuts city plants to 25 percent

The Pennsylvania Gas Company issued a new order limiting industrial users to 25 percent of normal consumption as cold weather pressures grow. Several plants prepare to install a propane unit, while officials expect possible changes only with weather shifts. Some layoffs were avoided, but overall production operates under strict curtailment conditions across Warren Corry Jamestown and Erie service areas.

Pennsylvania Gas Company Warren Corry Jamestown Eriegs Corry-Jamestown Armour Hillstrom

Duped five local stores couple now fugitives

Robert J. Doran and Pearl Ackey are believed to have fled the state after passing counterfeit checks at five Corry, Erie, and Meadville retailers for about 195 dollars. Pearl Ackey, about 23, cashed four drafts for clothing, a permanent wave, and other items, while a man aided the scheme. The fraud spanned February 10 11 with various stores accepting phony payments and returning change. The scam resembles prior purchases by the duo in recent months.

Robert J. Doran Pearl Ackey Corry Herbert Carroll Montgomery Ward Leed Women's Apparel Yolme Endicott and Johnson Afsh Amoun Jessup and Twner

Foster Father Denies Large Board Bill in Federal Trial

In Philadelphia on February 21 a 90-year-old foster father tests his claim against Miss Luli Sutley over a $6,528 board bill for 13 years of lodging. Sutley, 69, argues the sum covers board, room, clothing purchases, and services. Swanfeld, a former barber, testifies he acted as guest but disputes owing the full amount. the case heads to a jury.

Philadelphia Ian Fightine Luli Buth Sutley Fed Swanfeld Hid Jury Ushemuk Lelen

Fatal car train crash ends in instant death at Union City

Clarence Morlong 26 year old World War II veteran of Union City died instantly when his car connected to another vehicle and was struck by a Buffalo to Meadville freight train. Deputy coroner Musser reported no inquest. Henry and Morton attempted to move cars on a private crossing near Mill Village as the freight approached, the rope snapped saving Henry from being dragged. Morlong left a wife and two sons, with survivors including his mother and several siblings.

Norquest Bheumin-Car -Callisiaty Clarence Morlong of & D Uion Eigon Mill Village Morton Triim Buffalo Meadville Erie Railroad Musson Henry Ohms Menry Clarence Mortini Sol James Robert Aiko Elsie Morton Union City Howard Johnson Marvin Johnson Victor Jewell Dion City Kennetth Bromley Frie Wayne Morton Eric

Burglars loot car abandoned near Erie after break in

Erie police recovered a car used by burglars after they robbed a local establishment and fled in a vehicle left near Rearbarge. Beer and soda were found inside. officers reported a local group aided the burglars around 5 80 a m yesterday morning. The car had been stolen from Erie and was later abandoned outside Erie city limits amid snow. Police hold a partial description of the likely suspects from Erie.

Erie State Polace Erle Ela

Attlee Warns Britain Faces New Crisis Over Production

In a white paper, Labour leaders urge Britain to boost production for foreign currency and rationing continuity. Cripps and Attlee press urgent measures to control output in mines and mills, with industry required to export one quarter of products and accept manpower and supply prioritization. The coalition notes fuel shortages and finances strain the nation as it enters 1947.

Associated Press London Labor Party Siplies Stafford Cripps Board of Psi Nba Tmstead Naulon AvMee

Court halts GI cabs in Philadelphia

Stationed in Harrisburg on February 21 the State Supreme Court issued a supersedens petition to permit 100 GI owned taxis in Philadelphia on a tip basis while enjoining eight other Independent veterans operating cabs. The ruling follows temporary insurances filed by Dauphin County court. Teachers in Dunbar township vote to strike for a 4900 annual raise. Treasury report shows receipts 909,096,911.24 and expenditures, with a total debt near 259,971,134,91131.

Associated Press Marrisburg GT Taxicab Association of Philadelphia Today State Supreme Court Harrisburg Uniontown Dunbar Township Treasury Washington The Reselpta Vibairas Egaten Revi. Cay

Zoning Changes Narrow Chickens Stores and Appeals Rules

Labor groups indicate main objections met after a three hour session with the Zoning Board. Four changes passed include reducing chicken, fowl or rabbit yard distance to 40 feet, allowing shops up to 500 square feet in GC districts, removing a building permit penalty clause, and adding a neighbor certification requirement for appeals and enterprises. The revision shifts public sentiment and may alter future enforcement and appeals processes.

Sppelian Board of Appeals Gynunde Thera Fora Enti Eagit Aupesl Unnless Entistul Eikumstansen Uoner Habap Grou Zoning Board Lawor Labol

American industry warned to raise wages says Reuther

Wal ter Reuther told the Senate Labor committee that American industry must raise wages substantially to preserve purchasing power. Senator Ball of Minnesota countered, calling the C10 fender a tool of socialists. President Truman urged Congress to approve 350 million dollars for relief to liberated countries abroad, stressing UNRRA's near completion and humanitarian duty. A severe snowstorm swept New York City, the worst in six years, with strong winds and heavy drifts, prompting thousands of snow removal workers to clear streets.

Associatedress Washington Walter Reuther Senate Tabor Committee Ball Minn Truman Congress UNRRA New York Aspcotn

Explosion Toll Fixed At Fifteen In Los Angeles Plant Blast

Associated Press reports Los Angeles investigators fixed the death toll at 15 after a Neuthroled detonation at the J J O Connor Corp plant near downtown. Several injured were hospitalized, conditions described as serious. Fire and police described a nightmarish scene as rubble burned. The blast occurred at 0 46 p m yesterday, with cause linked to an unstable refrigerant substance kept under pressure. The exact trigger remained under investigation.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cnight Henepith Ghar Ng Nalice Atemen Tab J.J. O'Connor Corp Lo Angeles

Corry Narrowly Survives Winters Heaviest Snowstorm

A massive winter storm unleashed heavy snow and winds across Pennsylvania, closing schools and disrupting transport. Philadelphia saw sleet turning to snow overnight while Philipsburg reported 19 inches. Temperatures dipped to 10 degrees in places as conditions worsened statewide.

Pennsylvania Ispaton Trisis Philadelphia Philipsburg County

Senate weighs cap on next year's federal spending

Washington Feb 21 the Senate nears a decision on trimming the next year's federal expenditure to 33 billion dollars as the House already cut Truman's budget. Senator Bridges backs the House figure while Taft backed revision would gain in the Senate, with lawmakers urging restraint on Wagner act reforms amid labor hearings led by Lynch and Reuter.

Associated Press Washington House Truman Senate Tark Ohio GOP Volley Volensttee Wilion R-Cole Verding Touran Bridges Congress Erie Lynch Jaime Hirst Ball Gr-Minn Commiteman Morse R-ove Morse Hariley R-Nj Tor

Car Crash Causes $180 Damage at Busy Intersection

Slippery road conditions allegedly caused a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Ard and South Center. Damages totaled about $180. no injuries reported. Officers cited Jamestown residents Prince and Lawlor as involved wheels as the report notes back damage and inability to avoid the collision.

South Ard Rolle Prince

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