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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1939
Page
3
Auto production shows a seasonal upturn with Ward’s service reporting current week output at 170063 units, contrasted with 81070 last week and 49945 a year ago. The week also notes a May gain across 8920 industrial firms, with Pennsylvania employment and payrolls rising modestly amid improved construction and retail activity.
Erie WPA staff totaling 7800 received temporary layoff notices effective at quitting time. Deputy manager Guy Cleaver says workers in Erie and surrounding counties will not return until next Wednesday, with two days rest added to resume projects by Wednesday morning. Water mains at Water Works park upgrade expected to keep Peninsula water supply steady for July 4. Cleaver notes the final staffing status hinges on a new federal appropriation and promises notification before workers return.
Corry man Waterhouse enters the county treasurer race as the third Corry candidate joining Rollo McCray from Erie and Carlton W. Smith and Carlton V. King in local races. City council contenders include J. Frederick Kinley and incumbent Fred J. Weaver with other names in circulation for constable and assessor posts as filing closes July 23.
Bruce Barton, a dark horse Republican candidate, draws national attention with a famous book and advertising acumen. Corry Evening Journal notes his public appeal, affable nature, and potential to dramatize issues to mass audiences, while outlining assets and liabilities as he contemplates a Barton for Vice President bid.
Emil Schadeli of Rochester formerly of Corry died Friday morning. He leaves two sons William of Elgin and Emil of Buffalo, a daughter Bertha at home, six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Phillip Schadell. Corry residents left to attend funeral services Monday include Miss Gertrude Schadell and several couples.
Antiseptic San-Cura aqueous solution provides comfort to those suffering from the tortures of piles. San-Cura ointment is a great aid in preventing infection from minor cuts burns brus es and skin irritations. Manufactured by God all druggists.
The Willows high school board renamed its new athletic plant Taxpayers' Field to honor taxpayers who funded the project, signaling official recognition for the community's financial support.
Ridgway launches airmail service by All American Aviation with pickups at 11:46 am and 4:02 pm Sundays. Regular weekdays only, no holidays. New Philadelphia Philadelphia route cities include Natrona West Chester Columbia Hanover Altoona Titusville and New Kensington alongside Ridgway.
A defendant in a $10 400 suit in common pleas court is Otto Dinges represented by R D J McKean father of seven year old Joseph Dinges who was crushed at 14th and French streets after watching a circus parade A coroner's jury ruled the boy negligent in crossing and running into a city owned truck in the aftermath of the Cole Bros parade
John B. Still 54 of Union City died last evening at his home 40 Fourth Averille after falling ill midday Friday while employed by the Pennsylvania state highway department. He left to visit his mother Mrs Abbie Still when stricken. Survived by wife Mary, children Charles Westfield, Mrs Welter Loper Meadville, Francis Kathleen Betty Belan Ann at home, two brothers George Union City Joseph Meadville, four sisters Mrs Tracy Montague, Mrs Dwight Dyne Union City, Mrs Gurrell Pittsburgh, Mrs Nel Means Erie. Services will be conducted.
Erie area townships Waterford Union North Best and Summit undergo tuberculin testing by the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Husbandry. The work has progressed rapidly in recent weeks as officials continue efforts to curb tuberculosis in the state's dairy herds.
Charles Jenay has fished for bass 20 times yearly for 15 years without catching bass. Others on trips with Sam easily catch 4 dozen fish. He plans to continue fishing hoping to qualify for membership in the Alameda Rod and Gun Club.
Monday morning service at St Theresa's church Union City led by Rev. John Ring. Interment planned at GL Fhioresa's cemetery for the deceased.
Hydetown hosts Corry Indies Sunday at 2:30 in a rubber contest after two even meetings this season. The clubs split results in earlier games, and tomorrow’s clash will decide the stronger team.
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