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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1948
Page
2
Governor James H. Duff announced reappointments for Mercer County peace justices. Named were Thomas F. Ritchey Jr and John Westley Ross of Grove City R D 1, and Cecil Ross of Columbence Pine Township. Corry Hospital Scriven Sheakleyville admitted for pneumonia treatment. Lyle Wilcox’s term extends to January 1, 1960.
A collage of local items from Erie and nearby towns includes a criminal case where Ered W. Gabel of Lakewood faces a July 1, 1948 business cessation order issued by the Lakewood Improvement Association. MEA and other ads urge kitchen upgrades and consumer goods. reporting covers court actions on assessments, autowork theft, grand jury schedules, hospital discharges, and various community meetings.
A cold wave grips the Northeast and mid-Atlantic as Mount Washington logs the season’s lowest at 0.41 below zero, Boston records a three year low, and widespread subfreezing temps linger in the Great Lakes and mid-Atlantic. Freezing rain and sleet lash the Carolinas and Georgia while Florida basks at 77 in sunny conditions.
Will R. Akam died in his sleep after a heart condition worsened. Born October 12, 1872 in Concord township, he attended Pennsylvania State College and worked in creameries, with US Radistor Corp and Corry Jamestown Mfg. Corp. He is survived by his wife Nellie, two daughters Mrs Howard Batamond and Mrs Ivan Smith, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers, and other relatives. The body is at Bracken Kearny Funeral Home with services Tuesday at 2 o clock.
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