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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1947
Page
3
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The week ending February 14th saw divorces granted on cruelty and desertion grounds. Driving privileges were suspended for one, while six others had licenses restored. Doings included sentences for petty theft to assault and a Dairymen's League meeting set for February 28th in Waterford. Local officials noted parking meter head replacements with no new Erie fee.
The Salvation Army advisory board met at Adjutant and Mrs North home at 6 p.m. with R L Davison chairing and five new members elected. The 1947-46 budget was approved, setting a 66000 campaign goal to cover basic needs. Local chairmen in fifteen nearby communities join the Cotry drive while disaster committee reports and Ladies Home League mitten project for firemen were shared. A Salvation Army blood donor service was announced along with Army methods to combat issues.
Donald C. Babbit, 40, of Girard, was killed when his truck skidded into a passenger train at the Olin avenue crossing in Erie. He died at 6:45 p.m. Monday after being taken to Parrow Hospital. A truck passenger reportedly escaped injury. The incident occurred as the driver tried to stop for an oncoming train but could not halt the vehicle. The train dragged the body about 50 feet.
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