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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1938

Page

8

Fireworks ban may be voted by Pa legislature

Brig, July 25 Fireworks sales may be banned statewide as the Pennsylvania legislature convenes in Havela burg. Governor George H Earle calls a special session to address bans after several hundred injuries on July 4 including more than 100 in Erie county. Also on the call is defining county responsibility for indigent medical care and extending the state tax penalty.

Brig Erie County Havelaburg George H. Earle Erisiies Hun Earle Brie Department of Welfare Boards of Commissioners State Supreme Court For Erle County Five County

Penna Wins Air Mail Award in National Week Ceremony

Pennsylvania failed to win the National Gradlak Trophy in the Marlin Air Mail Week May 15 21. Joseph F Gallagher Philadelphia postmaster and state chairman announced the state’s nonaward while Charles P Graddik Air Mail Service superintendent donated the trophy. The article notes measurements and materials for a display and mentions parchment and Turkey Morocco leather. Los Angeles Pasadena area reports 2202 horses in a dense population of horses and 1404 livery annuals with 793 horses.

Pennsylvania Joseph F. Gallagher Philadelphia National Air Mail Week Charles P. Graddik Air Mail Service Portgolia Sven Bond Turkey Morocco Angeles Pasadena Los Angeles Couny United States

Final Week For Motor Car Inspection in Pa

Corry officials warn that the final week for Pennsylvania car inspections is underway with next Sunday’s deadline looming. Grover Kile notes hundreds remain uninspected in Corry and surrounding areas and no extension will be granted. Station owners urge prompt action to avoid last minute congestion and potential fines or car impoundment.

Automopue Corry Pennsylvania Grover Kile Northwern Corry and Eas

Characteristics of Alligator Pear Described in Weekly

The avocado or alligator pear is noted for three traits. It has high protein and dry matter content, ripeness can only be judged by lab oil tests, and its heavy fruit can cause trees to collapse under the weight of fruit.

Collier's Weekly

San Cura antiseptic promotes quick healing for minor wounds

An old advertisement urges immediate antiseptic care for small wounds and burns. It touts SAN-CURA OINTMENT to relieve pain and speed healing, with Medicated SAN-CURA Soup suggested for pre and post cleansing. The copy emphasizes safety against infection and recommends buying at drug stores.

Voice of the People Attacks Lack of Paid Vacations

The Corry letter writer laments many local workers lack paid vacation and urges employers to grant it without prompting. He argues vacations refresh staff, boost morale, and improve work, asking employers to consider workers and provide extra pay envelopes willingly.

Corry

Surf Life Saving Guards Save Thousands Over 30 Years

Over 30 years Australia’s unpaid surf life saving guards have saved more than 35,707 lives, averaging over 1,000 a year. In that period only 14 people drowned on beaches patrolled by the Surf Life Saving Association.

Sydney Australia Ife Surf Life Saving Association

Fire destroys Seneca Lumber mill in Warren

Warren July 24 Fire discovered shortly after two o clock Saturday morning destroyed the Seneca Lumber Company mill on the South Side between United Avenue and Oneida Avenue near the Pennsylvania right of way. Estimated losses run around 101000 with the building described as old and rapidly burning. Fire Chief Douglas G Kept and several firefighters suffered or received minor burns.

Douglas G Kept Lester Nero Kropf

Over 100 from Corry attend Celoron outing

More than a hundred residents from Corry joined the Corry Day outing at Celoron on Chautauqua Lake yesterday afternoon. Families enjoyed park entertainments and dinners, with all attendees reporting a most enjoyable time.

Corry Celoron Chautauqua Lake

Boy Drowns In French Creek Near Cochranton

In Meadville July 25 Lawrence Paul Dale ten died after drowning in French Creek two miles south of Cochranton near his home on Nickel Plate road. His 14 year old cousin escaped with rescue efforts failing to revive him. George Dale Jr. of Greenville and Willand Dale, a year old, were involved in the incident with aid from relatives.

Meadville Lawrence Paul Dale French Creek Cochranton Dale George Dale, Jr Greenville Willand Dale

Progressive Club and others face liquor license hearings

Six Bradford establishments including the Progressive Republican Club and Bay State Hotel appeared before State Liquor Board Examiner Edavind Mc Kenna in the courthouse on Friday. Hearings cited appeals and issues prompting potential license actions, with Examiner McKenna's recommendations to the board to follow.

State Liquor Board Edavind McKenna Court House Liquor Board Asceniing Ralph Kneeland Fice Bra Street Progressive Republican Club Corry The Meadville Club Meadville Italian-Americanization Society Roma Gardens Bay State Hotel Bradford

UC Medical School selects first 12 for venereal disease control courses

Acting under a special grant of 12000 from the state department of public health, the Medical school of the University of California has chosen its first of twelve medical students to receive postgraduate training in venereal disease control.

Public Health San Francisco State Department of Public Health Medical School University of California

Erie Attorney to Marry Well Known Here

Prominent Erie attorney George Gerald Stout plans marriage to Miss Gladys Beatrice Magann of Washington DC. The bride-elect is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Edward Magann of Amesherst Virginia. Stout is son of Mr and Mrs G W J Stout of West 10th Street. The ceremony will be held Saturday August 12 at Holy Trinity Church in Washington DC with Rev Arthur A O Leary, Georgetown University president, officiating.

Gladys Beatrice Magann Washington, D. C George Gerald Stout Stout-da John Edward Magann Amsherst Stout G. W. J. Stout West 10Th Street Drne Holy ‘Trinity Church Washington, D Arthur A. O'Leary Georgetown University

Passenger rail fares rise on eastern lines in midnight switch

Passenger coach rates on eastern railroads advanced to two and a half cents while the prior rate stood at two cents. The change took effect at midnight after days of ticket office confusion over acceptance of pre change purchases. The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the increase and ruled tickets bought prior to the rate increase must be honored.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Washington

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