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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary notes describe a social gathering at Shady Street with Misses and Mrs. J. hosting at 7:30, including flowers, gifts, and a parade style event. Names such as Mrs. Mac, Cory, and Ronald appear among scattered references to attendants and participants.
Admiral Cavagnari and Marshal Graziani are named head of the navy and army respectively by Premier Mussolini. The article notes their ages and positions as Italy strengthens its war leadership.
A regional meeting of extension representatives and ag agents from ten Northwestern Pennsylvania counties planned a 4 H camp for boys and girls in Warren. The Camp Cornplanter near Warren offers 98 campers facilities including houses, dining hall, hospital, swimming pool, and sport areas. Registrations are open at the Agricultural Extension Office for 12 year olds and up who are 4-H members.
A regional health service outlines a forthcoming medical plan with room and board costs for those needing hospital care. Public support is crucial for success as the program targets 289,400 enrolled in the Pittsburgh area and details state aided insurance with full or deductible coverage and monthly subscription fees.
Clarence Towell of Brockton Massachusetts built a two foot long racing model car. The model is powered by a single cylinder gasoline engine and is capable of speeds between fifty and sixty miles per hour.
The Bear Lake church choir will present a Sunday evening program at 7:45 PM DST. Rev H Ray Harris will lead a German service with the choir numbers including How Precious Is Thy Dwelling and From Every Stormy Wind. A men’s trio and a solo by Mrs Valagliak are planned. public invitation extended.
Erie plans phase two of beautifying the headlead approach by removing unsightly outhouses on Peach Street and building a municipal boat house to replace them. Parks Director Gale Ross said money is not yet available, delaying start for one or two years. He noted dredging and a large boat house to house more boats, with rents to help self sustain the operation. The jetty currently yields 50 cents per front foot annually. a WPA-sponsored municipal boat house is proposed when funds allow.
Cleveland attorney Edward J. Denison admired Sir William Blackstone during a London visit. He ordered plans from a London architect and modeled his San Francisco law office after Blackstone’s famed design.
Anne Prettyman, Bradford Senior High principal for two years, resigns to become superintendent of schools in Milford Delaware. A University of Delaware graduate with an MS in education from Pennsylvania, he previously led Kennett Square High School for eight years. His Bradford tenure coincided with a major rebuilding program and curriculum overhaul, during which he demonstrated decisive administrative leadership.
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