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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1939

Page

8

Circus Elephant Attacks Keeper in Toronto Picture

A striking Toronto action photo shows Rosie the circus elephant injuring keeper Ad Lewis as she lurches away from enraged elephants. Lewis is said to be expected to recover while the scene captures the animal’s exertion and peril amid the chaos. The report also notes Newport society details, listing Achella Krazer and Michael Strutt among the social season figures.

Toronto Ontario Rosie Ad Lewis Lewis Achella Krazer Newport Michael Strutt Baron Beiper Countess of Roseberry Strutt Duchess of Norfolk Huseband England

Australian Cabinet Plane To Transport Six Members

A six seat aircraft will carry the six cabinet members to cabinet meetings from the capital, with the federal government arranging the flight. The move aims to modernize travel for government leaders and ensure timely attendance at sessions.

Maneegena Ausitoi Amstel Omy Ament

Mill Village Eyes Wet Issue Vote On Liquor Licenses

Erie county voters in Mill Village and Millcreek township prepare for a September primary referendum on whether licenses should be issued for beer and liquor sales. Petitioners urged the court commissioners to place the local option questions on the ballot, with 40 Mill Village voters signing the petition. A millcreek meeting of liquor dealers planned counteraction as officials moved to defeat the dry movement in the area.

Brie Hily Wels Dys Evie County Lye Mill [Village Florence Curts Mill Village Erie County Board Millcreek Township Board of Elections Millcreek Keargarge Belle Valley Westminster Lakewood Townville Pond Carl Beddows the Times Milleweek Township Hab Township To Liquor Dealers Association Erie County State National Liquor Dealers’ Association National Hotel Bol Millweek Mi Village

Flier Crashes Escape Injuries Near Butler

United Press reports Pittsburgh detective Al Buck owned the plane that crashed in a field near Connoquenessing Creek two miles from Zellenople after taking off from Butler airport. Pilot Mier Lee Gill, 35, escaped with cuts but no serious injuries. a crash last year left him with minor injuries.

United Pres Butler Pittsburgh Lee Gill Connoquenessing Creek Zellenople al. Buck

Youth Returns While Police Press Search

Herbert W. Stem, 17, returned home after riding freight from Indianapolis. Police had searched eight areas as his mother feared for his safety after his baggage arrived unexpectedly by express. Stem said he had little money and shipped his bag.

United Press Philadelphia Herbert W. Stem Indianapolis Express Pitisbwel Stern

City Council to discuss sewer relief plan and other items

City officials will discuss a storm sewer project east from Congress Street to divert floodwaters during heavy rains and a trial to gauge its effectiveness. A delegation of property owners planned talks with the council tonight, with action postponed pending test results. Oil City air July 17.

Mde Congress Street Congress Wayne Street

Former Spartan Resident Blanche Fisher Dies at 70

Blanche Fisher, 70, longtime Spartanburg native, wife of Thomas Fisher, formerly of Spartansburg now Buffalo, N Y. She leaves three children John and Thomas Fisher Jr. of Buffalo and Opal Fisher of Boston. Funeral from the family home Tuesday at 10 AM with burial in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville at 3:30 PM.

Spartansburg Buffalo Blanche ‘Fisher Thomas . Fisher Lafayette Avenue Racine Wis Fisher Tbere John Thomas. Fisher, Jr Opal Fisher Boston Greendale Cemetery Meadville

Ridgway Athlete Suffers a Stroke

Ridgway on July 17 Grover Soup Young a well known Ridgway man suffered a stroke Friday night. He was taken to Elk County General Hospital and, according to today’s reports, is testing fairly comfortable. A former baseball player and basketball team member he is a respected local figure with many friends hoping for a speedy recovery.

Ridgway Grover “Soup' Young Elk County General Hospital Young

Novena at St Anne opens at St Thomas church

A novena in honor of St Anne opened at St Thomas church Sunday evening and will run through Wednesday July 26 feast of St Anne. Services include holy tales each morning at eight o'clock and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament each evening at 7 30. The general public is invited to attend.

St Anne St. Thomas Church St. Anne

Back to 1914 Oonny's Shoe Repair Opens in Corry

We have served Oonny's shoe repair needs since 1914 opening our first shop and displaying the Lamac Invisible Half Bale Weld machine. Our service prides itself on quality and price with today’s rates and processes for ladies and men’s shoe repairs. Morick Shoe Repair at 12 West Main St next to Doane's Hardware invites continued honest, courteous service.

R, Morick Shue Repair West Main St. Corry Fa Nest Doane’s Hardware

Radio to Aid Fighting Fires at Tiadaghton Site Tower System

The Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters announces near completion of a radio communications system for forest fire observation towers at the Tiadaghton site forest district with headquarters at Williamaport. Radio in each tower will send and receive messages, letting field men stay in touch with towers via portable sets across Harrisburg Pottsville and other districts. The system has operated for two years and now extends to Wyoming Lackawanna and Delaware districts with headquarters in Bloomsburg Scranton and Sourlsburg, with more districts to be equipped by summer.

United Press Harrisburg Tiadaghton Site Williamaport Department of Forests and Waters Potts Ville Weve Stowers Wyoming Bloomsburg Lackawanna Scranton Delaware Sourlsburg

Stopping distance a driver’s big problem

Philadelphia July 17. Bob Walter’s fast ball travels faster than on. Automobile going 60 miles an hour but the difference is stopping according to Keystone Automobile Club official. A fast ball stops instantly on stalking the catcher’s mitt while a motor vehicle traveling a little slower cannot be stopped inside of 290 feet. Safety Director Edward P Curran of the club said.

United Press Philadelphia Bob Walter Keystone Automobile Club Officiil Edward P. Curran

Two More Erieites Given State Jobs

Erie July 14 two more Hepublics appointments were announced here Saturday Fred Braggins 1036 W Sth street named thief printing clerk by the department of property and supplies He will have headquarters in Harrisburge and receive 1800 annually his predecessor received 1980 Betty Singer Lawrence Park was appointed a stenographer-typist in the department of revenue at a salary of 1020

Erie Juy Fred Braggins W. Sth Street Harrisburge Betty Singer Lawrence

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