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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1947
Page
4
A Medical Society article argues nutrition is essential for health and recovery. It traces nutrition from basic ingredients to vitamins and calories, noting nutrition influences disease prevention, growth, pregnancy, and medical education.
Edward Berry a Beckley College student in Harrisburg was named eighth page in the State Assembly through Assemblyman John H King. Mr and Mrs John Fairclough narrowly escaped gas fumes at their West Wayne street home and are recovering. Unofficial cold records show twenty to twenty six below. Corry named coldest area as east felt the chill. Keystones defeated Sheffeld 21 to 15 with Itch White scoring 17. Lloyd Gorton born yesterday to Mr and Mrs F Merrill Lillie at 363 East Pleasant Street. A party hosted by Mr and Mrs M Leo Muldericle featured bridge and prizes won by Mrs John Sullivan and H J Davis.
Warren January 27 — Army engineers after initial study say a navigation channel from Warren to Olean New York could be 250 feet wide and nine feet deep with extensive excavation. They estimate up to forty six locks and dams, eight already in operation Pittsburgh to East Brady.
Funeral services for Mrs. Higley were held Sunday at the Tryonville Evangelical U B Church with Rev H Ray Harris officiating. A capacity crowd attended and pallbearers included Rexford, Lloyd, Laverne and Richard Proctor, William Snickerbocker, and Martin Hanson. Interment followed at Beaverdam cemetery with additional services at Wayne Valley E U B Church in Beaverdam.
Er ie January 27 A Sylvania Corporation crew drilled a promising natural gas well on the Hull farm about three miles south of Erie along Perry Highway. Pennsylvania Gas Company officials expect to connect the well to mains soon to meet high demand. Initial reports overestimated yield. United Natural Gas Co. cautioned the well is still testing and shut-in. The Hull farm well is operated by Sylvania Corporation, under the same ownership as United Natural Gas Company.
Erie public school teachers face slim chances of a salary raise before fall after conferences with Dr Hernan Grose and the school board. Grose cites only state aid increases and higher minimums as relief, noting any state action would begin July 1 and the raise would apply next school year in September.
The article notes early 1947 signs of easing inflation, labor talks in a cooperative mood, price declines, and Ford price cuts. It cautions against overconfidence, foresees possible strikes and political clashes, but argues the postwar shift toward sound economics could avert a sharp downturn and lead to a stable year.
A reader asks seven quiz items printed on the classifieds. Questions cover political subjects, labor unions, Civil War terminology, education, census timing, and botanical classifications. The reader seeks the correct answers as found in the classified page.
Local testimonial claims RHU-AID cured eight hours after onset, easing rheumatic and neuritis pains. Advertises three ingredients in one medicine sold at Corry drug stores.
Warren Merchant, operator of an auto accessories store, was overcome by fumes from his shop. Fire department resuscitation saved him Saturday evening around 6:80 o clock after he collapsed at home. he had spent the day in the store and felt effects after returning home.
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