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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1934

Page

6

CWA Projects At High Schools Nearing Finish

Extensive alterations at the Senior High building enlarge classrooms and add facilities for science and commerce, while the Junior High underwent redecorating. CWA projects resume after Christmas recess, easing schedule congestion and promising long term savings for the district. A full report will be presented to the Board of Education by committee chairman J. Lave at tonight’s meeting.

Sena CWA Board of Education J. ®. Lave

Examinations Planned to Fill City Vacancies

Examinations for applicants on Thursday will fill vacancies in the fire police and health departments as the new municipal administration enters its second week after one of the city’s busiest weeks. Civil Service exams follow resignations by Mayor Miller with a large field expected and a possible special meeting later in the week to review Civil Service Board results. Regular appointments may wait until the council meeting on Monday evening.

Fee Suips Servie Boans Miller Civil Service Board

Annual Legion Roundup Set for January 13 in Harrisburg

The American Legion of Pennsylvania plans its annual membership roundup in Harrisburg on Saturday January 13 1934. State Adjutant Jas J Delghan expects over 50000 membership cards to be received by 4 PM in the House of Representatives where Ray E Taylor will preside. A large parade and banquet will honor National Commander Edward A Hayes and State Commander Otto F Messner at the Penn Harris Hotel. Top posts in membership include Philadelphia Philadelphia City Post 3 and 27 Lancaster Harrisburg Warren Philadelphia Wilkes Barre MusQUippa and Waynesburg. A new Sons organization has formed with about 6824 members enrolled in Pennsylvania.

American Legion of Pennsylvania Harrisburg Satuuday Jas. J. Delghan House of Representatives Ray E. Taylor Harriburg Sete F. Messner Lancaster Philadelphia Hartishung Warren Brie Philadephia Wilees-Barre Musquippa Waynesburg Hons American Légion Pennsylvania

Mattapan matriarch marks 170th birthday amid family

Mrs. Rachel Waldfogel, a Mattapan resident, celebrates a 170th birthday at 106 Hoston. She says she has 35 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. No plans announced for further celebration.

Hoston Rachel Waldfogel Mattapan Vanichildren

Wife Preservers Ta Hake the oranees

Fragmented OCR text describes preparing orange slices, peeling and separating segments, dipping in batter, frying in fat, and serving with orange sauce or ice cream for a supper party.

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Stolen Power Lanterns and Library Project Amid Break‑in

A lantern and electric light apparatus for the GWA project on Prunkdiia street were stolen during the night. A note mentions a Bonvil of Education meeting this evening and possible charges over a mobile owned by Hugh L. Edmonds during a visit to a farm north of the city. Earlier, a home on Maron Street belonging to J. J. Haight was broken into between Saturday night and Sunday, with canned fruit taken while neighbors watched over the residence in the Haights' absence in Florida.

Publ Library Gwa Prunkdiia Street Hugh L.dmonds North Glymer J. J. Haight Maron Street Jorida

New Grange Officers Installed at Corry 55th Anniversary

One hundred Grangers from Corry and nearby towns celebrated the 55th anniversary of Corry Grange No. 55 with a full day event in the hall. Past masters spoke of duties and activities while installation followed a chicken pie dinner. Walter Jack of Erie photographed and presented a Grange history. a new chickenpox case was reported to health authorities.

Corry The Grange Ward Keppel Cast Belknap Albert Easbroucke Henry Rust Prinle Ladi E. de Faullenburg George Akam Harry Kimmy Mary Reynolds Howard van Tassell Jay Ricerson Altendance

Prowlers Investigated After Prank on Street Home

Prowlers roamed a Pranklin Street home late Saturday. a car was left at the scene and the culprits vanished before police arrived. Residents mixed on 1934 auto designs now on display amid debate over streamline changes and new styling.

Pranklin Street Jas

Second Tragedy Robs Parents of Child in Whitely Creek

In Waynesburg Pennsylvania Opal Rogers three year old daughter of David Rogers and wife drowned in Whitely Creek after wading with sister Isabelle twelve. Neighbor Robert Zimmerman eighteen leapt into the swift current and saved the sister while Opal's body remained unrecovered after hours of dragging. The Rogers family had recently moved from Mt Morris and had a five year old son struck by an automobile shortly after moving.

Waynesburg Jan Whitely Township Mt. Morris Opal Rogers David Rogers Whitely Creek Opal Isabelle Robert Zimmerman Thahelle Rogers Hiey I Wilitely Loynship

North East Cruises Past Clymer In 46 to 14 Win

North East outscored Clymer 32 to 6 after halftime to secure a lopsided 46 to 14 basketball victory. Reid led North East with 17 punts as the Grapepickers overwhelmed Clymer after a tight first half.

Clymer North East Reid N. Y

San Cura Ointment advertised as universal healer

An old advertisement extols San Cura Ointment for burns and sores of all kinds, claiming rapid relief from itching and irritations plus a money back guarantee. It also promotes a San Cura Soup for a clearer complexion and a baby soup, with prices listed for druggists.

Burned to Death in Jail at Cochran Town

Meadvilem, Jan. 8 Francis Hollabaugh 21 of Deckards Run fatally burned in a Gord ranum borough jail fire about 2 oclock Sunday morning He died at Spinner Hospital about four hours later County officials investigating believe the fire started from cigarette sparks igniting his mattress or clothing He and his father who slept in the jail lodgings Saturday night escaped the blaze but the youth moved toward the cell door before being overcome by smoke He appeared conscious until near the exit.

Gwen Ine Nome

Stadfords Draw First Blood In Bridge Play

Stanfords won the opening match at the Hosé Company club rooms by a decisive margin as Leon ard Burkhardt and Richard Smith lost to James Ward and Walter Craker of the firemen. Lyle Graham and Harold Crags fell to Claude Messenger and Edward Kinley. A second match is set for about two weeks, drawing strong local interest in the card event.

Priuge Stanford Hose Company Ells Hosé Company Stanfords Leonard Burkhardt Richard Smith Mike James Ward Walter Craker Lyle Graham Harold Crags Elks Claude Messenger Edward Kinley

Jurors Picked for February Term of Court

Corry residents among those drawn for the February term of criminal court. One grand and eight traverse jurors were selected Saturday by Jury Commissioners Horace Belh and Henry Stanczak. Grand jurors include Leo Schukencht, B.D. 4, Bruce A. Smith of Corry, Joseph Griggs of Union City, and Mrs. Joseph Wimmer of Wattsburg. Traverse jurors include Mrs. Florence Duke, H. A. Gilbert, and W. L. Haight of Cory, Arnold Miller, Alfred J. Olus, Franke Proper of Union City, and Fred Palmer of E lgi. Announcement was made in Erie by Sheriff N. Dell Darling.

Corry Wee Traverse Horace Belh Henry Stanczak Leo Schuknecht B.D Bruce A. Smith Joseph Griggs Union City Joseph Wimmer Wattsburg Blorence Duke

Building Loan annual meetings set for January twenty second

Banks and lending institutions in the city schedule annual stockholders meetings in January to review reports and elect directors. Citizens National Bank and National Bank of Corry hold yearly gatherings. Community Loan Company and Corry Building and Loan Association also plan meetings with director elections. Terms expiring: J B Patterson F B York and F L Barnes. successor to be named.

Te Citizens National Bank National Base of Corry Community Loan Company Corry Building and Loan Association Ite J. B. Fatterson F. B. York F. L. Barnes A. le Foster

Local Company Prepares for Federal Army Inspection

Local Company A trains for federal inspection by Major Fagg of the U S Army as part of a Pennsylvania National Guard gathering in western Pennsylvania. Officers praise the unit’s progress and invite parents to witness a parade and drills showcasing improved discipline and readiness.

Dagg U.S. Army Pennsylvania National Guard Pennsylvania Company A Fagg Army Paper Ang W. 8 Houghton Liers Robert Brown Ross Fehlman Major Pond Meadville

Death of Mrs Lyle Delury in Home Tragedy

Mrs Myrtie Marie Dalury wife of Lyle Delury of East Main street died at home early Sunday from a heart attack believed to have occurred about 2 o clock. She had visited her parents at 108 Park street Saturday night and returned home about midnight. Born August 23, 1900, she had lived here for years and is survived by her husband, her parents, one brother and several sisters. The body was taken to the home of her parents on Parstyget where funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be Pine Grove cemetery. Fined for shoplifting Pittsburgh January 8 Frank Williams 37 Watertown N Y was fined 25 in police court today on a charge of shoplifting. Frank Ksendzou 35 Midland Pa also was fined the same amount for a similar charge.

Myrtie Marie Dalury Lyle Delury Haat Main Street Huisband Hirother Clark Pari Styget Pine Grove Cemetery Pittsburgh Frank Williams Watertown Wrank Ksendzou Midland

Unclear historical listing of ranks and players

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