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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

3

Incomplete OCR Summary of Historical Item

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a regrowth of a mine and a chief possible mit er lia with no clear events or dates. No coherent names, places, or organizations are readable to establish a factual item.

Notable Seattle Kidnaping Case Yields Life Terms

A Seattle jury found Bu l Weaver, 19, and Ray, Pmidhs, 24, guilty of first degree kidnapping and assault of a 16 year old girl. They were spared the death sentence and sentenced to life imprisonment. Prucha is married and a father of a 20 month old son.

Canal era data sought for Pennsylvania history drive

United Press reports a state committee under the State Historical Commission seeks photographs folklore and relics from Pennsylvania canal days for a comprehensive history. The project links the turnpike department railroads and the Historical Commission as collectors ask for pictures documents and canal era mementos to be loaned or donated.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Historical Commission Federation Commonwealth Pate Highways Department Pennsylvania Railroad Iough Pennsylvania Historical Commission

Taxpayers May Deduct Christmas Seal Contributions

Taxpayers may deduct money subscribed for Christmas Seals and Christmas Seal Bonds on annual income tax returns. J Kenneth Winter, executive secretary of the Tuberculosis Association, explained the sale falls under permissible deductions for charitable contributions. Report the specific organization and purpose when claiming the deduction.

A Man Seal Committee J. Kenneth Winter The Tuberculosis Association

Damage suit against Erie dismissed after jury verdict

Jan 16 report states a $36,000 damage claim by Robert Slater of 759 East North Street against the City of Erie was dropped in county court. Judge Elmer L. Evans instructed jurors that fire apparatus may disregard signals in emergencies, negating negligence by the city. Slater, a passenger in James Pelican’s auto at 2nd and Handi State streets, alleged city employees operated a fire truck recklessly on October 25, 1998.

Slater James Pellican

Tennessee adds vacation parks for state recreation

Tennessee officials plan to expand vacation parks under Director Cass Brewster, supervising eight parks this summer. Officials say centers should not be self sustaining. fees to cover operations would push vacations into luxury status, risking limited access for wage earners.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Soutern State America Cass Brewster Brewster

Building tenancy reaches decade high in 1959

Chicago reports occupancy rises as Mort gage Bankers Association of America notes overall tenancy in 14 major cities at year end 1959 stands at 41 percent, the highest since 1929. Southern cities show 98.5 percent occupancy, with Western and Eastern centers near 43 percent. HRA notes 4 percent. Improved business conditions accompany the improved tenancy.

Chicago Van Mortgage Bankers Association of America Thas Association Ead

Wingis of Greuice in Curinths heyday

In the city during the peak era Curinth, about 20 000 Eeveman were thought to possess 100 000 albvos. The fragment notes a bustling population and substantial wealth within a historic period.

Wingis Greuice Curinth Creeen

Founding of Church of the Nazarene Observed in Corry

The church marks its sixth anniversary with a weekend series of services led by Rev. HH Po. All-night opening Thursday and closing Sunday feature 2:30 p.m. Sunday service and 7 p.m. NYPS program. George Evangelistic party from Wesleyville provides music. first organized in Johnson Hall with 30 charter members.

Fdr Essex Washington Street Potook George Evangeliinc Wesleyville NYPS Johnson ‘Hall Ralph G.merrits Nasinring Corydon Everett C. Aith

Court Action Facing Erie Contractor in Power Struggle

Erie Jan. 16 A petition seeks an injunction to restrain directors and officers of the J. Doyle company from further control and asks for a receiver to run and salvage assets. Har gison L. Doyle, stockholder and director, filed the suit through attorney Samuel Y. Pigs siter. Defendants include The J. and M. Doyle company and several Doyle family members. The firm, active in contracting and road work, has operated at a loss of about 30,000 in 1929 amid claims of threats to oust the petitioner and concerns of insolvency.

Erie Doyle Company Actiok Brouehy Hargison L. Doyle Samuel Y. Pigs‘siter J. and M. Doyle Arts Doyle Elizabeth Doyle Charles A. Doyle John J. Doyle Haseen Ata Iss

Ringer Causes Stir At Local Horse Shoe Toss

Stanley Wille, a boy from Cleveland Ohio, captured attention as a ringer during a horse shoe tossing event. A misthrown shoe sails past the stake while spectators watch the chaotic spin. The young contestant kept steady and found success amid the lively fairground competition.

Cleveland Stanley Wille Jad Ram Curt Iyephivers Stanley Hs Htadi

Put in Jail At Early Age

Two and a half year old Bruce Carl was turned over to gendarmes by Raymond A. Carl for separation from his wife. The report notes the case involved custody tensions across California and New Jersey with authorities intervening to keep the child from being taken.

Bruce Carl Raymond A. Carl Mrs. Carl California New Jersey

Titusville Man Dies in Crash of Truck and Car

Titusville resident Eat R White 53 died when his truck collided with a car near Powder Falls while en route from Youngstown to Titusville. Survived by wife and three brothers, officials say load shift caused the accident. Two Pittsburgh men injured in the incident.

Titusville Tetusvelle R. White Angie

New County Assessment Up in Erie County 1988- Triennial Valuation

Countywide assessment totals 127000997 with gains across city and rural parcels. County commissioners discuss 1998 triennial valuation noting Erie city increases and outside-city properties adjusted by about 802383 as the 1988 figures are set.

Erie Tintin Searle Schiuraft Valusitem Brit Ls

Ridgway Merchants Targeted by Local Racketeer Scammer

Ridgway merchants report a racketeering pattern with equal payments for a service. Similar incidents have emerged in Williamsport and Washington Pa, with a wider pattern under investigation. Authorities urge caution as details remain unclear.

Ridgway Alles Ie Ridgway Merthanta Saleenan Aidpway Lestate Willamsport Washington, Pa Mall Mail

Hunters Cautioned About Rabbit Fever

United Press reports 25 cases of tularemia in three Western states this year. Philadelphia experts warn hunters to take precautions as experts note fever signs in rabbits and warn of possible spread.

United Press Philadelphia J. Fredérice Bell University of Pennsylvania Bell Hell

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