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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1941

Page

2

Four cars damaged in Warren area crash on Pennsylvania Ave

A Dodge coupe driven by Maude Peters of Columbus backed into parked cars along Pennsylvania avenue just west of Hickory Street in Warren. Cars owned by W. B. Yeager, Caroline F. Peterson, and Frank Williams, all Warren residents, were badly damaged. Also noted is a Sunday musicale series sponsored by the Goud exsport group during August. A Navy Band performance is contracted but date not set. concerts start at 3 PM DST and are open to the public.

S Warren Pennsylvania Avenue Hickorytreet Dodge Toupe Maude Peters Columbus Ohio W. B. Yeager Carolide F. Peterson Frank Williams Warren Peters Goudexsport Gansistory United States Navy Dunkirk Ralph Mathers Railroad Avenue Kenneth R. Mathers Iceland Liberty Street Raul Messner Kidnager H. J. Grant Cash & Carry DeJean & Cochran Barnes & Corrig Lanston’s Louise Bissell Westfield N. C Louis Mauer B.D. 1 Brie Peach Street Charles Lee Cauvel O. F Moore Carter Hill Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Indiantown Gap Military Reservation New York Madison. Square Garden George Oren Gross Holden Mass Chautauqua Erie Massachusetts Pennsylvania George Quicksall Ygarren Warren General Hospital Eather Wells Jamestown Albert Johnson Union National Furniture Plant Lawrence ‘PelArson Buffalo Street Ellwood F. Nugent John Wotson Beaver Enamel Corty’ Band Tonte Succett “Allen Wattsburo Sme Corry Hospital Rebekah Btowe Tetila Fred Ruhj Briey Spartansbunz Gospel Tabernacle R. H. Borvey Erie Gospel Tabernacle SM. J. Plaherty Skeets St. Vincent's Hospital Plenté Beaverdam U.B Camp Maroresai Canadohta Lake Priday Ton Robert Grice East Main Street

Dole groceries and local notices blend with Erie fishing haul

A grainy column mixes shop deals from Wilcox Grocery and Lanston’s with a large Lake Erie whitefish catch by Ruth of Erie PA, a Westfield motorcycle fire, local real estate offerings, and community news from Jamestown, Warren, Corry and beyond including a gas poisoning incident and a baby saved by quick action.

Dole Texas Wheaties Georgia Wilcox Grocery Lanston’s Duminck Ruth Erie Lake Erie Westfield Westfield State Police Westfield Fire Department Edward Kalish Kalish C. Christensen Motors East Frederick St York Real Estate William Setner Mrd Harry Setzer Coudersport R. D Lawrence

Lightning Kills Woman In Home In Oil Creek Township

A lightning strike hit a radio antenna at the farm home of Bytichy Kuznich in Oil Creek township near Titusville Pennsylvania. It ignited a second floor window curtain and fatally struck Kuznich's wife near a first floor window. The farmer’s son witnessed the strike, entered the burning home, and found the body of Mrs Lyn M. Kuznich as firefighters battled the upstairs fire. A storm lingered in the area.

Justyna Kuznich Oil Creek Township Associated Press Tifusville Bwtichy Kuznich Kuznich Titusville Juslyn M. Buznich Wis

Lightning Bolt Fires Oil Tank at Strong Oil Company

A lightning strike struck a 100 barrel oil tank on the Strong Oil Company property at Bredinsburg near Oil City in early night, destroying the tank and about 50 barrels of oil. Superintendent Henry E. Cox estimated the loss at around $200. The bolt hit around 8:00, but the fire was noticed about a half hour later drawing hundreds of district residents to witness the blaze. The tank was not full, containing roughly 89 barrels, with preparations made to draw off remaining oil today.

Oil City Strong Oil Company Bredinsburg Henry E. Cox Cox

Radio Schedule Snapshot From A Noisy Evening Lineup

A scrambled list shows NBC Red and Blue networks with programs like Thin Man Adventures at 7:30 and Kay Kyser College at 9, CBS and MBS slots featuring Mr Meek Grand Central Station and Mystery Hall drama, plus boxing notes and a Hollywood Bowl mention, all reflecting a wartime era broadcasting slate.

Nbc-Red Kay Kyser Madison Square Billy Rooseve Geowsle Abrams Minsle Brad Reynolds Smart CBS Tturick Jonn Agnew

Navy christens lifting ship Corry in tribute

The U S 5 Corry was launched at the Charleston Navy Yard with Miss Jean Corry christening the 2,500 ton vessel built at a cost of 98 million dollars. Named for Lieutenant Commander William Merrill Gorry, the ship shares a namesake with a Pensacola Naval Air Base field.

U.S Corry Destrayer Chorieatan Navy Yard Jean Corry Sluitiey, Flay

Services for Ernest Wilde Held After Tragic Texaco Mishap

A prayer service at the MerSitt home preceded funeral services for Ernest R. Wilde of Clymer R. D. 3. Rev. Leon J. Prank led the Bethel Tabernacle rites at 2 p.m. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery. Organist June Cook accompanied Mae Nielsen on songs Constantly Abiding and Sometime We’ll Understand. Out‑of‑town relatives included Wilde family members from Ohio towns such as Greveland Spencer Fairman Chardon Willoughby Jolnstown, and John Wilde Sr.

Russell Mersitt Second Avenue Bethel Tabernacle Ernest R. Wilde Clymer R. D Texaco Cutting Leon J. Prank Mae Nielsen June Cook Holland Cemetery Clymer John Gorden Frank Bamlock Gen Habink Richard Emory Vernon Belknap Robert Wallace John Wilde John Lengel Alfred Charles Frank Roush Pauline Kromberger William Wilde Paul Wilde Greveland Ohio Edith Wilde Spencer Ernest Wilde Fairman Howard Wild Chardon Willoughby James Rice Jolnstown

Newly Organized Top Hatters Band Gains Local Popularity

Al Davis leads the Top Hatters, a dance band formed from young men in Corry Union City and Waterford. The group performed at the Ripley High prom and will play at Wo. Wo. dance tonight, offering saxophone piano and trumpet slots with Davis as leader. Contact Mr. Dayis for engagements.

al Davis Davis Radio Laboratory Top Hatters Ripley Union City Gwendolyn Gray Carlyle Caldwell Gerry Wendell Gage Corry Carlyle LeFevre Billy Beduze Union Cuy Mr. Dayis

Hamilton fired in hot reply to James Hamilton

The article details a feud between James Hamilton and Gov. James Hamilton over an advertising contract. It cites former secretary of commerce Richard P. Brown and Texas oil man Cot. Carl L. Mites. Hamilton claims he was ousted for aiding reorganizing efforts in Philadelphia while denying retaliation by Joseph W. Powell.

James Hamilton Richard P. Brown Commerce Brown Carl L. Mites Texas Hag Iat Philadelphia Republics Joseph WN Paws

Governor Tames reshuffles key posts amid board chair change

The governor advanced Frederick T. Gelder to chair the liquor control board succeeding William S. Rial, who died July 19. Gelder, former Senate pro tempore president and last appointed December, is a perceived ally in enforcing dry policies. continues to influence state liquor governance amid Carbondale and Forest City advertising disputes.

Tames Frederick T. Gelder Liquor Control Board William 8. Rial Gelder Senate Carbondale Forest

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