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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

3

Paragraf with mixed oddities and local notices

Cloudy and warmer. Ting Day tomorrow. The bow wow snatcher arrived in town with a half dozen canines in the dug nette by 8 o'clock. Stonebaker Corporation May sales reach records since 1928. Police break up disturbance near Buddy Players tent. Pennsylvania motor vehicle registrations rise to 2,814,884 this year. City audit team named for school accounts. Pat O'Brien named typical American father by National Fathers Association. Neighbors complain about library disturbance by youths. police possible if unresolved. Oil production down in week to June 10 per Oil City Derrick. Roosevelt Democratic club event in Erie to include Joseph Guffey. Marriage license apps issued in Warren County. PA vehicle registrations exceed 1988 figures by 46,649. revenue from fees around $28 million. Encampment activity centered at Eleveth and French streets. Bond approved for Corry School district treasurer. Gov James signs several local measures and appoints veterinary board member.

Thousands of Meals Served in Two School Cafeterias

The P T A Council urged the Board of Education to allow cafeterias at both Junior and Senior High schools for the 1930 40 term. The board accepted last year’s report with thanks but delayed action pending study of proposed changes tied to millage cuts and budget revisions.

P. T. A. Council Board of Education Vincent Anderson P. 1. A. Council

Fashioned Baby Dolls Helped Women Travel Solo in 1870s Railroads

A Collier's Weekly writer recalls that American women traveling alone on railroad trains in the 1870s often carried a bundled "artificial baby" a large crying doll to appear as mothers. This ploy aimed to secure seats and deter unwanted attention from men who frequented crowded cars.

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Relief From Constipation

An advertisement urges readers to prevent constipation by adding Kellogg's All-Bran to daily meals. It promotes bulk in the diet, drinking water, and consistent use to stay regular, claiming the cereal is a simple, effective preventive measure. It notes availability at Kellogg's in Battle Creek and at local retailers.

Kellogg's

Betty Weakland evangelistic meetings rescheduled venue

Belty Weakland evangelistic party planned services in the city but Senior High auditorium is unavailable. The Board of Education declined an $8 per evening rental request for eight nights as a school planning program required the hall. It is not known if another hall will be secured for June 18 to 25 meetings.

Betty Weakland Belty Weakland Evangelistic Party Board of Education Bu de

Death of Mrs Minnie Miller widow of Eugene Miller

Death notice from Corry Pa reports Mrs Minnie Miller widow of late Eugene Miller died this morning at her daughter Mrs Edgar Perkins home in Indianapolis Indiana after a heart ailment. Born in Concord township she lived in Corry most of her life and ran a corner grocery with her husband. Surviving are two sons Tyan Miller Pesria Illinois and Duane Miller Buffalo New York, five grandchildren. Body to return to Corry Thursday for funeral services. arrangements incomplete.

Eugene Miller Ward Minnie Minler Eugene Miller Edgar A. Perkins Indianapolis Ind Tyan Miller Pesria Til Duane Miller Buffalo

Multiple Sentences in Chautauqua County Court

Jamestown officials report a series of guilty pleas and sentences in Chautauqua County Court. Defendants include Erysjail Gavway and Laweerre Barcel both 18 of Jamestown who pleaded guilty to first degree burglary with four to seven year terms. Neil Gould previously jailed since December received a ten year suspended sentence. Ashgilley resident L A Anderson 19 pleaded guilty to second degree grand larceny and was sent to Elmira prison until disclosed by law. John Johnson 17 of Jamestown pleaded guilty to second degree grand larceny and received a forty eight year term suspended. Genge Trippe 22 and Walter Regalski 28 of Fredonia were fined 850 for reduced charges of second degree assault. Favoll Mason 17 and Joseph Pompende 48 of Fredonia were sentenced to six months in Monroe County Penitentiary after pleading guilty to third degree burglary.

Jamestown Gonnby Mudge Lee L. Glawey Mooywitle Erysjail Gavway Laweerre Barcel West Cupsurki Neil Gould Tica L. A. Anderson Ashgilley Elmiraret Waa Pry John Johnson Jaimes Awn West Coxsacke School Africa Genge Trippe Wailer Regalski Lath Mredonia Favoll Mason Joseph Pompende Fredonia Gerve Sic Montha Monroe County

200 More WPA Workers Are Dropped in County

An announcement by Gily Cleaver, head of the WPA branch, says 200 more highway project workers in the Erie area will be dropped as the federal program trims labor. Inspections will continue across six counties to determine which projects can be terminated and which workers are reassigned, with many projects nearing completion facing delays.

Joy Erle Gily Cleaver WEA Alluches Clear Yer Bele

New Pennsylvania group forms to study public education

Harrisburg June 12 a newly organized Pennsylvania committee on public education composed of educators, taxpayers, and parents aims to solve issues facing the state school system. Led by Luther Harr, the group seeks to determine base costs and fair distribution of public school funding and will present recommendations to state executive and legislative branches after Bucharadies visits.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Bucharadies Wwe Harr

Sleeper Killed On Railroad Tracks In Washington County

Dallas Weimer aged 35 died when he dozed on a Pennsylvania Railroad track and was struck by a moving engine. The incident occurred in Washington as reports say a sudden engine shift caused the fatal crash. Local authorities investigated the accident and notified his next of kin.

Washington, Pa Dallas Weimer

Two Young Men Critically Hurt in Crash

Two young men were critically injured in a Sunday autos crash near the university foothills. A vehicle left the roadway, struck a culvert and was extensively damaged. One man, a June high school graduate, had been a football player and planned to join a local college athletic program.

Sutgway Dad Tay Reaportuin Uisily Fuwtindl Bhrwteplan College of David Holkenbecy Buy FTI Eulipe Dutilee Tiversity St Bowi

Ruinars Establishment Revives Aivles Boing Spa Mystery

In year 25 B0 the Ruinars set up a therm station at Aivles Boing France. After the Roman era springs faded from memory until the Seventeenth century when Aix resurged as a notable spa center.

Aivles-Boing France Aix

State weighs wider WPA use with highway funds

Alliance leaders report discussions with state WPA, public assistance, and highway officials about using public funds to expand WPA projects statewide. Fred Wilt says 75 000 workers could be employed on highways if extra funds are provided, while Joseph Kres notes officials still defer to the governor for final decision.

Allante Joseph Krés Alliance James WPA Public Assistance Department Highway Department Fred Wilt Kres Howard L. Risyell 1 Lawrent Hughes Contune Goyarmor

Tibetan lamas offer Kandjur readings for fast solace

In Tibet the lamas of Chorus monastery provide spiritual solace to a sick man by reading the Kandjur, a 108 volume Tibetan classic. If the patient pays $200 for quick results, a hall is opened and 500 lamas chant together to complete the reading in a day.

Tibet

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