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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists the Corry Evening Journal masthead and advertising rate details including office addresses for national reps and the Associated Press copyright claim. It notes subscription prices by mail and carrier and provides display advertising deadlines.
The article notes a new Congress breaking long standing political precedents with the Democrats holding majorities in both houses after the 1948 midterms. It recalls past instances where parties gained full Congressional control despite prior losses in House or Senate, citing 1881 1930 and 1876 patterns and contrasting with the 1941 and 1932 elections and the Hayes outcome.
The text notes 1948 figures for Wallace and Thurmond with Wallace at 1,167,100 votes and Thurmond at 1,189,912. It asserts the Progressive and Union/Coughlin line failed to lift beyond fringe status, while Lemke earned 882,479 votes or 19 percent nationally.
A year old Falconer man William D. Pipasquale club president was found semi conscious in deep snow in front of the Italian and American Club in Falconer. Lemuel Parker aided in rescue and Parker was later hospitalized in Jamestown with exposure believed from a fall during a storm.
The city health board reports 160 afluema cases with daily physician submissions and county filing. Woodmen of the World held a regular session with installation ceremonies for officers including J. H. Walters and Frank Seamens. Grant S. McCray, 66, died at his Elgin home after farming near Concord and oil work in Indiana and Ohio. Florence Joy, a Corry High student, fractured her left ankle at school. Raymond Dykes of Erie Rail Road suffered wrist injury moving a plank west of Meadville. Mrs Barbara Metz, mother at Ed Want Mele of Chester City, died at her Erie home.
A readable but garbled quiz asks ten questions about fruit orientation radio speeds New Year weekday Eve biblical reference authorship army chief of staff and religious denomination Veterans insurance limits and a quoted line. It directs readers to the Classified Page for answers.
A fresh clash erupts in the Sharon Valley as Israeli and Arab forces clash. Reports say two settlers were killed and two women kidnapped in Tira, with cattle rustling noted. fighting, casualties, and troop movements keep the central front tense amid UN truces.
Happenings report a candlelight service to be held next Sunday at West Spring Creek Church with Ev. Jordan Cole in charge. Local residents attend parties and visits across Corry and nearby towns, including New York City and Pittsburgh, with numerous social gatherings noted during the week.
Rey and Mrs John Blegitt hosted Rey and Mrs Jordan Cole on Monday. Corry Hospital Auxiliary met Monday evening with Mrs Perry Mead and Mrs Walter Chslen present. New Year visits noted among Hollis Opis, Mr and Mrs Robert Damion, and Mr and Mrs Paw Gofferlin of Spring Creek. Murdy Lane Sewins Club met at Herbert Dahl's home for sewing and refreshments. Members listed include Thomas Meesinger and Mrs Smuill among others. There are 49 923 miles of the United States.
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