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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
8
A long report on the Tionesta Dam projects notes Congress funding and expected finish by end of fiscal year 1947. Maj. Gen. J L Schley reports rapid progress by contractors with significant expenditures in 1920 and outlines completed foundations, tunnel work, and embankment fill milestones.
The body of Leo B. Wolf of Lake Street Girard was found hanging from a rafter in the Van Atten barn after 11 am Monday. Deputy Coroner HD Walker reported death by self action. a verdict was returned by Coroner W. G. Stroble. The body was taken to the Winker funeral home in Girard.
Reading, Pa on January 16 outlines for the American Legion of Pennsylvania August 15 16 and 17 under Walter Hossetter Reading advertiser and Legion convention president. Genvention plans are almost complete with local race and township offices noted including candidates Cord Batigld and cousin J N Cochran.
Readable fragments describe potential kidney danger signals and references to acidity and digestion. Limited clear details. article fragment mentions warning signs and a health context without concrete events, dates, or named entities.
Spartansburg students and teachers depart by train and car for Harrisburg for the 1940 State Farm Show. Delegates from Spartansburg High, including Lorie Daniels, Beatrice Allen, Floyd Sondd, and Jifford Weston, will demonstrate farm topics, electives and home economics, while district officials select delegates for a state directors’ convention. Community events include a Grange installation, a neighborly party, church gatherings, and school activities with multiple local residents attending or hosting events.
Jan 16 report notes a policing court shift in Erie as Mayor Charles Bulter reportedly blocks Democratic aldermen from serving. James Lonergan of the First Ward will skip his final turn, with William Scha jaaker or Lyle Orr to serve this week.
Henry J. Smith of Ol City aged 7 and Venus, a 4 blind bride, wed Mrs. Carrie Gidl berg 85 in Venango County Jail with Alderman F L Dale presiding It followed the release of inmate Mrs Hillberry who had served a six month liquor law sentence under parole by Judge Lee A McGracken The unusual ceremony marks the jail’s first wedding. The piece notes parking meter profits in Atlantic City totaling 874637 with 15488 from initial meters.
Cyril Goetz a lifelong St Marys resident aged 7 was found frozen to death Saturday evening. His body lay about 50 feet behind the John VanAlstyne residence on North Michael street near his home on North St Marys street. He was last seen alive Wednesday morning about 7. Dr A C Luhr of St Marys issued a verdict of death by exposure with no evidence of foul play. A postdinner event followed by a sub-distinct ray program repeated by the Union City group.
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