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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1938
Page
7
In a rough summary of a Friday court report, Irwin Racken, at 6-4, defeated Downey by a wide margin as Simmons and others were noted with unsettled lines and partial scores. The fragmentary text mentions a 42-10 score and references to an event at a court or arena with unclear context.
Racket members face possible charges as district attorney Mortimer Graham weighs first actual prosecution in September. Police and prosecutors struggle to link seized slips and “numbers” to a broader conspiracy while defense comments suggest proving the policy slips' intent will be key in court.
The state urges owners of all vehicles to inspect at once to avoid last minute congestion. All motor vehicles trailers and semi trailers registered in Pennsylvania after midnight Sunday July 31 must display the current silver green and white inspection sticker. Motorcycles bicycles with motor and trailers are exempt if under 2000 pounds. An amendment sets fixed inspection periods. current period runs May 1 to July 31. Driving without a valid sticker carries fines and costs.
State officials warned buyers to investigate before purchasing so called cures for plant pests. The case centers on Eugene Mueller of the Nurserymen's Association selling red gasoline and water with trace fertilizer as a guaranteed disease cure, charging $17 to $34 per tree over seven years, with warnings from I Hansell French and Feah B. Meaney.
Columbus Grange will hold a degree session Monday evening July 25 in the Columbus Hall. Third and fourth degrees will be conferred by the Lottaville Grange. Refreshments will be served and all members urged to attend.
Dorothy Giliffreys daughter of Am AHd Epics completes studies at Moody Institute Christian Education Course. After graduation she plans further study at Bobones College in Vermyssurr this fall. Class of 133 members includes students from 5 states, Canada, and the Philippines. relatives in Pennsylvania and New York address visitations.
Erie officials and local registrars will be at the City building this evening from 7 to 9 to assist Corry voters. Unregistered residents, those who have moved, or those wishing to change party allegiance may enroll or update their records during this session.
Portage borough joins Johnstown and Somerset in a protest asking married school teachers to resign. Four married teachers in Portage reported receipt of orders to quit from the Portage school board. None of the three parties had yet acted on the requests.
Ned Holden a secret service man posing as a tourist travels with Virginia Griffin and André Chambon through French Indochina to Laos in a tense search for the stolen Emerald Buddha. Suspicions swirl as local tensions rise, factions plot, and Holden’s disguise may unravel amid a perilous quest to recover the sacred relic before a winter festival.
Classified advertising shows cash basis billing and standard rate of one cent per word per day with strict classification rules. Numerous listings cover used parts, help wanted, pets, sale items, real estate, rooms for rent, and public notices including an auditor's report and executrix notice with tax figures and estate procedures.
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