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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1939

Page

8

Planning Major Upgrade for Erie Airport

Erie officials outlined a plan to modernize Port Erie airport using a $15,000,000 federal omnibus bill. Mayor Barber chaired the meeting with Clark Kee of American Airlines, James Shields, Hubert Hall, Clarence Pulling, and Attorney Franklin Hosbach. Highlights include an administration building and runway improvements, aiming to secure a city share if the measure passes Congress, which is uncertain with an early adjournment possible.

Clarence Pulling Franklin B. Hosbach Airport Commission Kee Congress

Missing Erie man 65 sought by police

James Parker of 1920 Lynn Street, 65, with a limp in his right leg and 5 feet 6 inches, 160 pounds, was reported missing yesterday from his home in Erie. Police searched today at the request of his daughter Mrs. Trene Norris. He wore a grey suit and brown shirt when last seen.

Erie James Parker Lynn Street Trene Norris Parker

Titusville Boy Remanded to Bethesda Home in Meafield

Jimmie Luce aged about five will be kept at Bethesda Home in Meadville until Judge O Clare Kent can hear a juvenile court case over involuntary manslaughter tied to the Friday night death of Janet Carol Faunce, 34. County Detective J Floyd Van Winkle and District Attorney Herbert A Mook took charge. Deputy Coroner G M Sonne reported the incident.

Titusville Jimmie Luce Bethesda Meadville Yesternoon O. Clare Kent Janet Carol Faunce Meadville J. Floyd van Winkle Herbert A. Mook Joume G.M. Sonne Hind

EXPECT DELAY IN GRAFT TRIAL FOR DAVID L LAWRENCE

Harrisburg date July 19 United Press reports the trial of Democratic State Chairman David L Lawrence on conspiracy blackmail and election law charges in the Brie gravel scandal may be postponed until after the November election. Judge Howard W Hughes indicated August 7 as a near date and noted September 25 was chosen to avoid post primaries workload. He suggested they may select a later date.

United Press Harrisburg David L. Lawrence Howard W. Hughes Washington County Hughes Carl B. Shelley

Ex Convict Refuses To Leave Crime Road

Pittsburgh police urged colleagues to locate Cauley’s convict cousin who fled from his home with an automobile and articles valued at 265 dollars after Cauley had taken him in to reform. Local readers were advised to check classified ads for profit.

Crime Road United Press Pittsburgh James Cauley Cauley Thim

Old Van Geem blacksmith shop razed in village

An old landmark is being removed in the village, the Van Geem blacksmith shop. The dilapidated building is replaced as an eyesore but recalls the "Horse and bogey" era when Henry Van Geem and his son Garret shod horses. The forge drew locals for news and chat on icy mornings during the 20s and 30s.

van Geem Garret van Geem Henry

G L F Meeting At School Last Night

The G L P held a meeting at Central school Tuesday evening with about five hundred expected to elect two new advisory board members. Numerous locals and visitors are named, with notes on traveling, visits, and a hospital operation in Cleveland affecting a relative.

Musse Ray Renskers and Company

Central School District Adopts 69 250 Budget

The Central School District adopted a budget of 69 250 for the coming year at a July 11 meeting in the district auditorium. Earl Storer was elected to fill the unexpired term of Samuel Dunnewold. Clarence Legters presided as president.

Tolleur Snestian Clyme Hamony Prend ‘Creeke Central School Clarence Legters Tteaghinat Eanatinrar Board of Education Gilbert, G |S Earl Storer Prench Creels Samuel Dunnewold

W C T U Meeting At Rhebergen Home

A Friday W C T U gathering at Mrs Clarence Rhebergen’s home featured a program with song I Would Be True devotionals by Mrs Clarence Rhebergen current legislation on moral issues by Mrs Garret Timmer liquor advertising in press and radio by Mrs Fred Wattles alcohol and traffic accidents by Mrs Clifford Lesters comments on recent radio broadcasts by Mrs James Gravink and plans for a public meeting at the Reformed Church on August 2 followed by refreshments for ten members

Clarence Rhebergen Garret Timmer Fred Wattles Clifford Lesters James Gravink Reformed C Rhebergen

Mrs Christensen Hosts Bridge Tea Social

Mrs Winifred Onrigueuacu hosted a bridge afternoon with two tables. Attendees included Mrs Ella Casler Union City Mrs Minnie Cook Los Angeles Cal Mrs Treva Wilcox Ossining N Y Mrs Ida Johnson Mrs Jennie Neckers Mrs Amy Newhouse and Miss Iva Neckers High score went to Mrs Casler second to Ida Johnson and third to Treva Wilcox Refreshments were served. Visitors included Miss Mariam Jacobs Fulton N Y visiting Lee Jacobs family and Miss Florence Pitch Clyde N Y visiting Mr and Mrs Stee Jacobs Other local visits noted among Union City Warren and Erie residents.

Winifred Onrigueuacu Ella Casler Union City Minnie Cook Los Angeles Cal Treva Wilcox Ossining Ida Johnson Jennie Neckers Amy Newhouse Iva Neckers Caster Chris Jeffsen Mariam Jacobs Fulton N. Y Lee Jacobs Florence Pitch Clyde Stee Jacobs G. A. Bryan Marian and Alfred Schaddock Warren A ‘A Albert Wink Eiln Caster Clara Johnson Union Marvin Reynolds Erie Jennie Webster Rogald Batson Syrabuse Etear TeChiver Lyle Compton William Dennis Jamestown Uyler Lois Reesink Gerry Roy Gravink

Firemen Picnic Plans Draw From Henry Dardcott Grove

Firemen will stage a picnic in Henry Dardcott’s grove in August, featuring a horse pulling contest. Local farmers from Clymer and French Creek are urged to enter via Charles A. Leeters. The M. E. Sunday school group held a picnic at Celoron Park with about thirty two participants enjoying a real piené supper despite rain and storm.

Henry Dardcott Clymer Charles A. Leeters M. E Celoron Park

Ladies Mission Society Meets at Mrs. Renskers Home

The Ladies Mission Society of the M. E. church met Monday evening at Mrs. Ray Renskers home. Don ald Spitzer presented a report on the Epworth League Bible conference at Meadville, highlighting Religious Symbolism, Bible Study, The Christian Use of Money, and The Pathway to Personality. The program committee discussed plans for the coming year and refreshments were served.

Ladies Mission Society M. E. Church Ray Renskers Meadville Donald Spitzer

Travel library yields 60 books for community use

The Clymer library received 10 juvenile and 50 adult books from Albany’s traveling library. The collection is cataloged and ready for public use. Dinner guests at Mrs. Tea Johnson’s home included Mrs. R. D. Crowell of Corry and Mrs. Emmett SchimdWein of Mansfield, with Mrs. Predsritk Vander Schaaf hosting. Nearby, Mrs. Nila Schermerhorn of Bradford visited her sister. Saturday saw several people working in Westfield and North East cherry orchards.

Clymer Library Traveling Library of Albany Téa Johnson Hame R. D Crowell Corry Emmett c. SchimdWein Mansfield Ohio Pred— Sritk Vander Schaaf Nila Schermerhorn Bradford Frederick Vander Schaaf Severs Westfield North East

Clymer Boys Attend Yankees Game

Clymer Central School baseball team members attended the New York Yankees at Cleveland game on Monday July dt. Transportation was provided by Merle Wassini Clifford Legters Alfred Newhouse and Dr Lyle Compton. The Yankees won 8 to 0, pleasing the local test and Coach Wiquist received thanks for the day’s outing.

Wiquist BEF Clymer Central School Cleveland Frederick Rhebergen Gordon

Clymer Grange Regular Session Votes Change in Meeting Time

The Clymer Grange met in regular session Friday at two o clock with Mrs. Sarah Schruers presiding. One degree was presented for levee and two candidates received first and second degrees. The group voted to shift meetings to Friday evenings at eight for three months. Ivan Rhebergen accepted a position with Hellels Bros. Dairy in Senmere NY and will start Wednesday morning. Rev Ralph Findley and Wilbur Renakers led morning devotions over station WJTN Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Clymer Grange Sarah Schruers Grange Ivan Rhebergen Hellels Bros. Dairy Senmere Ralph Findley Wilbur Renakers WJTN Mernings

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

Sunday school begins at 10 with morning worship at about 1 led by Rev. Ralph Findley on The Teachings of Jesus on Possessions and Rewards. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 45. Note the time range. The subject will be The People Who Wouldn’t Take No Warning.

Ralph Findley Jesus

North Clymer Church Sunday Schedule Changes

Sunday school remains at 10 with changes to evening service at 7 p.m. Rev. Ralph Lindley to preach on "The Quest of the Soul." Young people's meeting at 9 p.m. Prayer meeting onThursday at 7.00.

North Clymer Ralph Lindley

Reform Church Morning Worship and Sunday School Schedule

Morning worship at 10 40 Rev Gar ret Timmer preaches Learning Sods Way Sunday school at 12 p m Junior C E at 0 30 p m Topic Inter Heroes of the Bible Leader Miss Maxine Wallace Baptising service at 190 Sermon Daring to Say No Senior C E at 145 Topic Good Times in the Home Leader Pauline Becker Init Prayer meeting Wednesday at 945 Topic Christ Our Guide Sunday school picnic Thursday in Henry Rhebergen s grove This to be a table picnic and coffee will be finished by the Sunday school Everyone is invited to home nd enjoy the day The Sentoy E will have charge of the canteen

Garret Timmer Inter Heroes of the Bible Maxine Wallace C. E Tople Pauline Becker- Init Nursday Henry Rhebergen

Mrs Peter Schurman Hosts Young Ladies Mission Band

The Young Ladies Mission Band met at Mrs. Peter Schurman's home Tuesday evening. The program centered on Race Relationship with Mildred Wiggers leading a Bible drill. Members sewed for missions to be sent to the Mission Board in New York City, followed by refreshments served by the hostess and assistants Mrs Irma Tentaken and Mrs Laura Catlisch.

Young Ladies Mission Band Peter Schurman Mildred Wiggers Mission Board New York City Irma, Tentaken Laura Catlisch

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