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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
6
A scattered Erie column reports a city dog incident in East Myers, rising traffic concerns on Norily Center street, and ongoing police ticketing for minor violations. It notes May stock losses on the New York Stock Exchange tied to wartime fears, plus local utility maintenance and public notices on estate affairs and Grange gatherings.
In Meadville Pennsylvania Allegheny College marks 125 years with a week of events. An original play Timothy Alden hosted in the Playshop theater previews the celebration. Alumni join three panel discussions Friday and a Saturday service and procession open the campus observance.
Gustave Joanson died at his home on Summer Street after illness. Born in Sweden in 1867 he lived in Cory, Bellvale and Sheffield before moving to town 35 years ago. He worked for J W and A P Howard, then the Cory Jamestown Mann-Meliring Corp for 18 years. Survived by wife Harlette Johnson, sister Ida Gustafson of Warren, three stepsons, and many relatives. Body at Bracken-Beating mortuary. Funeral Saturday at state home after services.
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Funeral services were held at 2:30 yesterday afternoon from the Bracken Keating chapel for Mrs Jane Stevens of Mill Street who died Sunday. Reverend Gilbert L Bayl officiated at the Presbyterian service with burial in Grove cemetery. Bearers included A B Corbin B M Nichols Frank Hepler Frank Keefe Fran Heath Oscar Fritz. Members of the Rebekah Lodge and the Pythian sisters attended. Relatives from away included James Stevens Bert Kendall Delores and Mrs Giles Reiley of Youngstown Ohio James Billett Mr and Mrs Henry Schulte Mrs Ella Gates Elyria Ohio Mrs Stan Joy Wright Cambridge Springs Mr and Mrs Ivan Manning Mrs William Smith Buffalo New York Mrs Minnie Price Ruth Sours Mr and Mrs Lloyd Price Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin Bear Lake Miss Matte Keefe Stella Barry Mrs Anna Blystone and Mr and Mrs Carl Keppel of Erle.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM from the late home 318 East South Street for Mrs Elma A Gordon who died Sunday after a two week illness Rev Perry F Haines of the Methodist church officiated with many relatives neighbors and friends in attendance Bearers included William Goleman George Gordon Jr Oscar Gordon Walter Gordon Clair Gordon and Merle Page Burial followed in West Lawn Cemetery in Columbus Several attendees were noted from McKeeseport Oil City Columbus and Spring Creek with families including Eva Coleman and the Gordons.
Washington reports total public contributions to the American Red Cross War Relief fund surpassing the 6 million mark after a drive led by adults and children. Notable gifts include a young boy’s savings and a Newark school effort raising funds for the National Children's Fund.
News of the death of Mrs. Annie L. Dean of Kansas City Missouri arrives. She was sister of Mrs. Corinne Dean of Warren and a former resident who spent summers at Chauchauaqua Institution. The report notes a long illness prior to death.
Hogs 600 active to shippers 10 to 15 cents over Monday with mixed weights and prices. Cattle 100 with cows and bulls steady. cutters and common 5.49 to 6.20. calves 150 fully steady to higher. Sheep 400 with lambs 39 cents to $1 and higher. springers down slightly. Pittsburgh demand moderate at wholesale market with cabbage steady and onions weaker. potatoes steady in No 1 grades. assorted regional produce prices listed. Stocks moved higher at New York open with overall light volume and broad list of prominent names advancing or holding steady.
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