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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1942

Page

3

Beaverdam Cemetery Association Meets August 6

Beaverdam Lawn Cemetery Association officers and owners plan a meeting on Thursday evening August 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Proctor. All interested are urged to attend.

Beaverdam Dilly Beaverdam Lawn Cemetery Lyin Sill Leon Proctor Dogcottarnhart Annie McDonnell H Chimmings Clarence Bisbee Edna. Williams Charles Hodge Mayd ‘Marsh Sterling Redizer Clarence Slye Robert Mulvin Walter Proctor Merril ‘Bowe Clinton Mathews Vincent Sexton Higin Merle ‘Tarbell Cash Smith Proctorville Wayne ‘Skiff Kluhr Ski Spartansboro Ceril Skiff Low~ells George Proctor Lowville Clark Proctor Ethel Proctor North East Maynard Merry Mixers Club Helen Rice Tyan Miller Mary Richards Erie Men Charlotte Marsty Vila Farnham Union City W. H. Grimmings Horn George Phacter Rlebburg Leo Jones N. Hails R. Lyons Frederick Aulghm Ivan Miller Joanne Bitle Findley Lake Wayne Skit Spartansburg Norman Maynard Keon' Proctor Edna Williams Lavina Redlzer Milford Neb Sterling Georgia Mulvin Howard Baer Harold Jones Betty Maynard Prantlin Rexford LeBaron Shreves Ridge Blarence-Blue Steve Kereness Cleveland John Robert Sill Mabel Qoobée Buffalo Clstide Maynard John Ray Clymer Charles Swan Robert Proctor Corry J. Taft Williams Edinboro Merrill Bowen Claude Bowen Walisburg Glenn Davis Route 6 Walter Drissel Robert Mulgin Prank Fitch Baby June Jones

Normal Train Service Resumed on Renovo Div

Normal train service returned on the Renovo division after a two week flood tie up. Train 960 eastbound from Erie to Philadelphia led the revival on newly repaired tracks, with Train 581 westbound resuming over the same route and other trains following. Crews remain at work replacing temporary bridges as flood damage tests the lines, and freight resumption is expected to follow soon.

Wilcox Sindemahoning Renovo Division Pennsylvania Raiload Ere Philadelphia Wils Ordlow Resouo

Tent Meetings Start in Union City Led by Local Clergy

Union City hosts a tent campaign led by Rev EB Allie with evangelist Rev Vernon G Shirley. Meetings run three weeks with ongoing repairs affecting services. Also notes social calls and visits of local families among residents in Union City and surrounding areas.

Union City Nazarene Bhipedas EB. O, Allie Rene Church Vernon G. Shirley Nagarene

Jamestown Electric Consumers To Receive Ten Percent Dividend

Jamestown’s board of public utilities approved a 10 percent dividend to electric customers for the period October 1, 1941 to September 30, 1943, continuing a policy since 1938 of distributing excess earnings after operating and reserve needs. The payout, likely under $120,000, follows prior decades of 10 percent in 1939, 20 percent in 1940, and 20 percent in 1941, with several board members voting in favor and one opposing.

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Alfred ©. Davis J. B. Larson Paul N. Anderson Martin R. Nelson Clifford B. Holt Charles J. Strandbury Samuel A. Stroth Samuel A. Carlson Board of Pubic Utilities New York State Public Service Commission

Former Dubois Girl Feared Kidnapped In Washington

A former Dubois girl, Jean Crago, 15, vanished after attending a movie with her brother last Saturday night. Police and federal agents investigated, receiving two misleading calls and a phonelike inquiry, as relatives in Dubois await word from Washington with no clues yet.

Dubois Jean Crago A.C. Crago Washington, D. C Washington Ang Felice JBI

Woodsman Falls Into Creek in Grant Road Crossing

A woodsman named Elmer Peterson, 64, fell into Bik Creek near Grant road at 1 o'clock Wednesday night. Orie Mader of the West Fenn Safety Division assisted with artificial respiration. Peterson was taken to Eik County General Hospital and is reported in good condition with a possible early discharge.

Rwgway Otte Elmer Peterson Mar Highland Otto Beubler Grant Road Tell Bik Creek Toseaitch Peterson Orie Mader West Fenn Peterson Eik County General Hospital

Warren Selectees Leave Aug 7-8

Warren residents report selectees home on W days furloughs soon leaving in two groups from local boards. The first group departs Friday August 7 and the second Saturday August 8 aboard the eastbound Pennsylvania train. Citizens’ committee urges proper send offs for each occasion as preparations begin.

Warren Pennsylvania Met

Erie Woman Held After Disturbance At Pittsburgh Distillery

Daugherty 21 of Erie and two companions were detained by Pittsburgh police after an incident at the W. A. Holler Distilling Co. A watchman was slugged and another worker struck during a confrontation over cartons. William Lord 38 and James O’Neill 21, both of Philadelphia, face assault charges. a weapons count was noted.

Dune Daugherty Erie Pittsburgh W. A. Holler Distiling Co Daugherty William Lord James O'Vell Philadelphia Tinid Herard Kestner Laid Kestner Dies Washington, & Negra O'Neil

Plan Expansion of Erie Coast Guard Training Station

Plans to expand the Erie Coast Guard training station on the Great Lakes include new barracks and training facilities to accommodate 150 to 200 recruits. Work began on the wooden structures with completion expected in about six months. Spokesmen said the station will become one of the most up to date training centers and will handle a steady stream of trainers and trainees. Chief Boatswain's Mate Stanley Huntington described the project as a major upgrade and noted the facility will be among the largest on the Great Lakes.

Erie United Stars Coast Guard Pirura New Mainees Stesis Nex Jiamtort Vonbletet Great Lakes Stanley Huntington

Pontiac Strike Delays War Production

Production at the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors stalled as workers, led by a CIO-AFL union figure, pressed an organizational dispute over wage and job practices. The short stoppage disrupted daily output and drew brief attention from regional officials.

Associated Press Pontiac Mieh Pontiac Motor Division Genersl Motors Corp Tery Sinor OTO

Dunkirk Water Board Raises Annual Salaries

The Dunkirk Water Board proposed and approved a plan to pay each member an annual salary of $600, with minutes noting the board’s meeting to discuss the amendment. The action follows earlier figures and outlines estimates for collection costs and city revenue from water service, projecting overall annual figures around $35,000.

Duneire Dunkivie Municipal Loire Eenl Ly Tw Herd

Inspection Deadline Extended in McKeaw

In McKeaw the inspection deadline is extended to September 1 to comply with the law. Pennsylvania authorities report that drivers have been unable to complete required checks due to missing information and station access.

Mckeaw EANS Wilhelm Beyd Pennsylvania Motor Hokies

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