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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1940

Page

2

State employment service reports December private hiring trends

The state employment service cited 10 216 persons placed in private jobs in December with metals and machinery manufacturing absorbing the largest share of men and women entering distribution. Labor and Industry Secretary Dewis G Hines issued the figures noting women entering distribution and men in manufacturing. In Randolph township Sylvester DeMaison, a farmer and sawmill operator, died suddenly at his home near Black Ash in Grayford county yesterday. Mrs DeMaison was elsewhere when he collapsed while listening to the radio. he apparently died of an acute heart attack according to the physician who attended.

State Employment Service Dewis G. Hines Sylvester DeMaison Randolph Township Black AS Grayford County Férencon Corry Auto Supply Main Street George Lobell Westfield Corry Hospital Amici Bible United Brethren Christchurch BV. McGlintock West Wayne Street George Sloan South Center Street Bradford Alee Saph Leo Ap Gerber Venango County Roy Wolfe Venango Beaty School Smucers Willie Don Fiteman Witlaith H. Camden Alan Templeroth Asse¢R Stary Carl Wilfred Scha Laitias Spr Creek

Notice to creditors of the late Carles Ford

Creditors of Carles Ford, deceased, are requested to promptly settle threshing debts at the Bracken Keating Company office. Mrs Edward Miller of Ripley is involved in the notice.

Carlesford Bracken Keating ‘Company Edward Miller Ripley

John W Fitzgerald Dies in St Francis Hospital

John W Fitzgerald 38 a prominent orchestra leader and musician died at St Francis hospital in Olean on Tuesday. Known across the region his orchestra played in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania for years with notable performances in Meadville and nearby cities. The piece also notes historical mill tax changes from eight mills to elect mills, and reports a brain concussion incident involving M Wade of Farwell after a fall near Renova.

John W. Fitzgerald Widey St. Prancis Olean Johnny New York Pennsylvania Meatville M. Wade Farwell P. C. Eagles Renove Renova Hospital

Local notices and ads mix with health and politics

An amalgam of small town notices from Erie area papers covers grocery specials, medical updates, and local politics. Walter F. Traut of Erie underwent mastoid surgery in Rochester, Minn, with a telegram stating he was feeling fine afterward. Governor Arthur H. James will address a Central Pennsylvania Methodist Conference in Clearfield on April 3 and 4. News items include pardons, forged checks, nominating petitions for state senate, obituaries, and upcoming sales and automobile listings across Corry, Meadville, and nearby towns.

Congress Wilcox Grocery Erie Walter F. Traut Wester Street Erie Enproving Company Mgyo Brothers Rochester Minn Arthur H. James Central Pennsylvania Methodist Church Clearfield

Death of Mrs Addie Marsh in Culabating A Unkerine une

Mrs Addie D Marsh wife of BLP Marsh of 208 East South street died last evening at 11 45 at age 74 Born at Take Pleasant she lived in Spairtansburg Wattecure and later Comny since 1917. Survived by husband brother Charles M Ereligh of Erle and children Walter J Marsh Harley W LeRoy Clifford Marsh Floyd Marsh Mrs Frank Fox Mrs Carl Tower Williand Bjorkquist and Mrs B E Loomis Twenty one grandchildren and no great grandchildren Funeral services Friday at 2 yelogk at the late home with burial in Wachteburg cemetery.

Addie D.marsh Marsh East South Street Bor Take Pleasant Vicnty Spair Tansburg Wattecure Wisteh Mash Rebekah Lodge Comny Decessed Charles M. Ereligh Erle Walter J. Marsh Painesville Ohio Harley, W. LeRoy Clifford Marsh Carry Floyd Marsh Beavertgin Yelock Wachteburg

False Economy Charged Again by State Treasurer

Harrisburg February 28 State Treasurer FP Clair Ross calls on the administration not to permit false economy to again hinder highway travel. He cites a recent fiasco causing serious inconvenience and suffering to thousands of Pennsylvanian motorists and truck operators and urges enlightened highway maintenance to safeguard lives and property.

United Irt Harrisburg Clair Ross Pennsylvania Ross James

Farmer's death by self-inflicted gunshot in Crawford County

Coroner Luther J. King reported Ernest B. Dearborn a 63 year old retired farmer died yesterday afternoon at his nephew C. B. Hickerwell's Lincoln avenue home by rifle self harm. Family said he had been in poor health. Also noted the Corry Camera Club meets at 8 pm in M A recreation rooms on First avenue. Agriculture department warns egg dyes used for Easter must be harmless non-toxic and non-deleterious with coal tar solars certified.

Corry Camera Club First Avenue Agriculture Department

Former Corry teacher dies in Los Angeles memory service

Miss Mary Olive King, born Warren in 1950, former Corry and Warren teacher and sponsor of theatre and music programs, served as society editor of the Warren Evening Times 1919 to 1926. She moved to Los Angeles in 1996. sister Blanche King McClintock died earlier.

Wun Peneg Bt Pierce Brothers Chapel Los Aneles Mary Olive King Corryard Warren California Orn Warren Miss King George W Olive Gold King Gerry Warren Evening Times Blanche ‘King McClintock Los Angeles

Funeral Services for Mrs Elizabeth Damon

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Damon were held yesterday afternoon at 2 from Spring Creek church, with Rev Maurice Tysen officiating. Burial followed in Spring Creek cemetery. Local bearers included Irwin Crane, Fred Snapp, Clyde Cook, Roy Hoyt, George Kinsey, and Glenn Gauffresu. Several relatives attended from nearby towns and states.

South Center Street Spring Greet Church Elizabeth Damon Maurice Tysen Clymer Hill Church Tysen Howard Beckerinks Lloyd Binink Spring Creek Irwin Crane Fred Snapp Clyde Cook Roy Hoyt George Kinsey Glenn Gauffresu Garry Z. M. Wells Clyde Bloss Gotty and

Menin Gitis Transmission Direct Says Health Official

Harrisburg Feb. 28 Dr J Moore Campbell director of the health conservation bureau said today meningitis germs are transmitted directly between individuals and are not found in mine water or floating through the air

United Mess Harrisburg J. Moore Campbell Health Conservation Bureau

In Memoriam Perry Adam Remembrance Verse

In memoriam to Perry Adam who died one year ago on February 28 1939. A tender verse laments the vacant space and missing footsteps and faces. The wife daughter and son sign off with a note of faith and daily prayers while awaiting the day they meet again.

Perry Adam

Death of Oil City businessman Mets noted

Joseph Mets, a well known Oil City businessman and former city official, died Tuesday. He lived in Oil City for 35 years and ran a drug store. Survived by widow, one son Edward Mets, Frank Mets, and four brothers. Funeral services held at the family home with Rev. Thomas H. Morris. burial in Net Town cemetery.

Joseph Mets Oi City Edward and Frank Mets Corry Meta Erle Oil City Ecumel Jong Thomas H. Morris Trinity Methodish Church Netltown Cemetery

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