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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1947
Page
3
A chaotic, fragmentary account describes break ins on East Main Street, a burned car on a rural road near Templeton, a gas mystery in Kane prompting evacuations, a fatal truck collision in Warren, and various police and civic actions across Corry and surrounding towns.
Ho mer D. Humphrey of 133 Park Street applies for a patent on a light weight high compression two port two cycle motor designed for motor boats motor bicycles and other small power devices. Aluminum construction promises much lighter weight while offering easy starting and smooth slow speed operation. On track for potential licensing to large manufacturers with at least one design submission already arranged.
The Corry crew aviation trip across Florida began January 13 from Corry traveling through Richmond Petersburg Savannah Daytona Miami Palm Beach Lake Wales Tampa Winter Haven Orlando Daytona Beach Allendale Columbia Winston Salem Washington Lock Haven and Lawrence Airport. They logged 2952 miles in 27 14 hours using about 150 gallons of fuel and four quarts of oil.
Erie County's tuberculosis hospital, opened in 1937, faces scrutiny over high daily costs of 4.64 per patient and rising expenses. The 1947 budget may hit about 110000, with 35 employees for roughly 70 patients, prompting commissioners to compare local costs with other counties.
A kitchen oil stove fire in Mrs Thez Hall’s Centerville apartment last evening nearly destroyed the house. Hall found the blaze after supper with H C Garnett family in nearby rooms. Garnetts called the fire department. firefighters arrived soon and doused the flames. Turpentine and paint left on the stove likely ignited. Kitchen badly damaged. other rooms saved. Garnett rooms sustained water damage. no insurance on the house.
Week's New OLYMER reports the Twentyeth Century Clay club met at Mrs. Mildred Duink’s home Tuesday afternoon with President Mrs. Louetta Curlisch presiding. Illness of Dr Williams shifted to an impromptu program including a reading by Mrs Ethel Wallace, a quion medicine by Mrs Amy Newhouse, and a socialized medicine discussion led by the president. A solo by Miss Jennie Habink with autoharp accompaniment capped the gathering.
The report covers a church gathering with talks by Rev. Turner and others, a candlelighting dedication titled The Sacred Flame, and a reception for attendees. It notes the Young Ladies Mission Band meeting at Mrs Lyle Compton’s home with multiple hostesses, a short business meeting, and committee appointments for the year. It also mentions a funeral or memorial service segment and an industrial workers income line ending with farm incomes.
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