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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1939

Page

3

Bradford Police Seek Two After Theft Of English Setter

Police report two men sought by Bradford authorities in the theft of a valuable English setter owned by B. T. White of 247 Franklin Avenue. The dog valued at $100 was black and white. suspects headed toward Warren and Corry. Commencement week at St Edward's parochial school. Police recovered an abandoned bicycle downtown and seek its owner at the city jail. Authorities investigate a hold-up attempt near midnight with a car twice approaching Edward Crapser, but he escaped. Rotarian attendance to Cleveland for Rotary International convention June 18 to 23. The Journal notes extra copies of the June 8 edition with Corry High School graduates. Ralph Lindsey reports catching six red foxes over the weekend. State safety reports 296 Pennsylvania operators lost privileges for vehicle code violations the week ending June 5. Temple University names Irland Mek Beckman assistant treasurer. Erie Republicans announce candidacies for county register of wills. Carlton V. King (Democrat) runs. Mrs. Mary Amelia Allison Gifford, 87, mother of Erie attorneys, dies. Pine Grove Cemetery Association meeting set for Bracken Keating Company offices Tuesday at 8. Westinghouse dealer Eligworth Holt asserts he is the sole local dealer. Charles Bracken accepts a position at Citizens National Bank. A class at Corry High School graduates includes all girls and three boys receiving first Holy Communion at Thomas Church.

Bradford B. T. White Franklin Avenue Warren and Corry

Naval Armory Project At Erie Wins Approval

Erie city officials indicate support for Terrace Gardens at 20th and State to establish a naval armory. Finance Director Paul Watson schedules a Tuesday session to review lease terms and prevent city obligations beyond leasing the property. Councilman Joseph G. Martin stresses the naval reserves deserve suitable quarters and view the chance as cost free to the city.

Erie Terrace Gardens Paul Watson Ely Lann Watson Naval Reserve Joseph GC Martin

Carter Hill Cooking Club Meets For 4-H Session

The third meeting of the 4-H Cooking Club was held at Miss Alberta Williams home from 1 to 4 30 p m with 11 members present Miss Williams spoke on posture demonstrated by Mary Ellen Tallett A fundraising committee was appointed to aid girls at State College Helen Lee Jein Fallett Frances Skales with Mildred Lindburg as chairman Next gathering set for June 22 at Miss Lindburg home to hear a talk Members to bring three muffins and breakfast items prepared into a pig tray and eggs to poach scramble fry and omelet All members urged to attend

Alberta Williams Jane Caterson Mildred Lindburg Williams Mary Ellen Tallett Lindburg State College Heleni Lee Jein Fallett Frances Skales Miss Lindburg Eisie ‘Lindburg

UB Pastor Hart Injured in Smethport Crash

The Rev. E. L. Atkins of Palmers Valley United Brethren church was badly hurt near Smethport at 4:45 PM Friday when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Bert Ovialt of R. D. 15 Smethport. He suffered a left arm fracture, scalp and facial lacerations, and a right leg injury. He received treatment locally before being moved to Community Hospital.

Kan He Atkins Palmers Valley Smethort

Black Sheep of Shetland Inspire Wool Trade

On the Shetland islands of Scotland black sheep are valued not cast out, providing some of the world finest wool. Their three bags full yield beautiful black woolen blankets and shawls sent to buyers across the earth.

Wrefer Shetland Islands Scotland

Downward Movement In Relief Cases Continues

Week ending June 3 shows a net decrease of 4,004 relief cases in Pennsylvania, driven by 7,038 case closings and 1,101 openings. Private industry employment reduces 1,808 general assistance cases, with unemployment compensation also cutting the caseload. WPA impacts linger from May. Total funds spent reach $477,040 while general assistance rolls fall to 1,288,383 recipients.

Pennsylvania Jaye Applil Sims Wwlulen

Farmers May Apply For Lime Superphosphate

The County Agricultural Conservation Committee announced the county office is ready to receive applications for lime and superphosphate to be used under the non crop and pasture land program. Materials are supplied to farmers and the cost will be charged against payments earned under the program. Farmers may obtain up to the maximum soil building allowance, with details from the County Agricultural Conservation Office in East Pa or from community committee men including Wyatt Blackman of Waltsburg.

Werie County Agricn Nyn| Conservation Comittee County Agricultural Conservation Office Security Peoples Bunk Bng Ease Wyatt Blackman Waltsburg Lea

Chesterfield Publicizes Summer Ad Campaign and Radio Plans

Chesterfield continues its summer series of personality cigarette ads featuring Joan Bladell Melvyn Dougins Gale Page and the Lane sisters along with Albert Spaulding and Johnny Vander Meer. A new Chesterfield radio program led by Fred Waring debuts in June across the East Coast network, while Paul Whiteman's Wednesday broadcasts on CBS continue with the Modénaires and others in Corry and Union City with local sponsors listed.

Wmen Chesterfield Cigarettes Ligeetl and Myers Tobarea Company Joan Bladell Melvyn Dougins Gale Page Lane Sisters Albert Spaulding Johny Vander Meer Chesterfield Smalls Chester “Ield Fred Waring Fils Maiuin Broadening Company Paul Whiteman

Homemakers School 10 Opens Here Tuesday

Mrs Helen Heibpin known nationally for homemaking work leads the Homemakers School opening at Corydon High School Tuesday at 2 pm. The program covers cooking laundry diets table etiquette and party planning with a film segment You Can Move Everything and emphasizes practical home economics and demonstrations for wives and husbands.

Helen Heibpin Wil Condo At & Pom Corydyn High Elsworth W. Holt Muss Heithrink Westinghouse Hher Hellurink Heltbrink Mansfield Ohio Wits Evaleing

Has Few Earthquakes In New England In 300 Years

New England has experienced only about 17 minor earthquakes in the past three centuries, indicating a notably quiet seismic history for the region. Scientists note the rarity of such events and discuss regional fault activity and historical records in shaping this low frequency.

New England

Cypress Knees as Breathing Branches in Swamps

The cypress tree grows underwater knees that emerge during rains, acting as breathing structures. These odd protrusions reach above the surface to draw air, serving as a natural adaptation in swampy environments.

Attempted murder case in Brie County ends with brief sentence

An alleged attempted murder case in Brie County ended Friday as Jobe Brooks received 11 days in Brie County Prison. Brooks attacked his wife with a fist and threatened to crash the car, but authorities say a faulty axle thwarted the assault when a 25 foot barrier stopped the vehicle.

Brie Brix County cl'Galin Gichkird Nese Kearsargs Vuality Jobe Broies He Brie Steinfurth Kearsirge Agaist Brooks Hey

Youth Dies in Crash Near Spartansburg

A Heights High School student from Cleveland died in a car crash near Spartansburg while en route to Miami University. He was 19 and left behind his parents, a brother Robert, 19, and sister Jean, 16. The funeral will be held at Centerville with burial in Centerville Cemetery. The other teen occupant survived.

Heights High School Cleveland Miami University Inall Robert Jean Park & Tilford Company Crowe Funeral House Union Chape T. S. Tanner Nome Centerville Rumbaugh Centerville Cemetery

Unseen Value Good Glues In Furniture Making

The text notes that unseen glues incorporate unseen values in good furniture. Some glues are nearly indestructible and moisture resistant and are used in producing high quality furniture.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inwye Nein Gore Ven Board of Revention St. Edward's Parochial School Edward Crapser Ees Street Washington ~ West Wayne Street Journal Corry High School Rotary International Fea Ralph Lindsey State Bureau of Safety Temple University Irland Mek. Beckman State Banteing Philadelphia W. G. Stroble Erie County Cor Oer Repubican County Register of Wills Ralph McCord Fred Taylor Carlton V. King Mary Amelia Allison Gifford P. Vincent Gifford W. Pitt Gifford Vincent Gifford Pine Grove Cemetery Association Sn Bracken Keating Company Eligworth Holt Westnghouse Charles Bracken Citizens National Bank Bracken Naval Armory Carter Hill Cooking Pastor Hart Smethport Thrift Corry Building Erie County Agricultural Conservation Committee Wattsburg Pad Oast Nena Tosco Homemakers School Schial Spartansburg Weil Mont Nccupanta Mannish F.C. Chapin & Sons Chesterfields T. W.A
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