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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1942

Page

3

Revival Opens At Bear Lake U B Church

Bear Lake, June 16. Beginning Tuesday evening a two week revival campaign will be in progress at the local United Brethren church. Rev Eugene Donelkon leads the first week with Rev Powell of Jamestown N Y guiding the second. The Mississippi Four will sing nightly. Ten services are planned for Saturday evening. Community notes list local visitors and events including a Goshen schoolmates picnic and a Bear Lake Woman's Club meeting with officers retained.

Bear Lake United Brethren Eugene Donelkon Powell Jamestown N. Y Mississippi Gil Jean Manwaring Edinboro C. Manwaring F. Swan Louisiana U. B. Parsonage Cleo Carr Cary Harry Wilsted Newwork News W.H. Evans Carty Frad Blucher George Stranigan Columbus J. C. Manwaring Charles Stranigan Bernice Huntley Girard Ned Huntley Phoebe Phillips Elma. Walker Committee i Mary Balcom Grace Martin

Traffic Control Measures Reassessed For City Staffing

The report estimates minimum needs to raise traffic control to standard levels, proposing at least 19 000 city traffic officers, double the current state staff, and 1 000 additional expert traffic engineers.

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Fireworks ban to cut July 4th injury toll

Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania’s fireworks ban aims to curb Fourth of July injuries while preserving celebration. State Police Commissioner Lynn G Adams notes fatalities and injuries have declined since 1998, with prior years showing 8 deaths and 1702 injuries. The law allows supervised displays by permit issued by local authorities.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Lynn G. Adams Adams

Impressive Flag Day Observance in City

Attendee Attorney Evans praised Lieut. Evans and Company A 119th Infantry, recalling WWI valor and honoring fallen comrades. The program featured a flag retirement, the national anthem, and a benediction as Corry lodge and the community paid tribute to veterans and the flag’s ideals.

Contin Evans 112Th Cory 119Th Infantry Gond Attorney Evans Company A France Anthony Robach Yowski Artine Lodge Corry Lodge Ziks

Jack Armstrong joins Army and Navy lore mix

The item notes "Jet Armstrong" or Jack Armstrong, famed as an All-American radio figure, entering service at Harlingen Texas Army Gymnasium School. It adds that "Jack Armstrong" is really Ben Gordon, a Chicagoan, and mentions Spinach possibly first grown in ancient Persia.

Jet Armstrong King Harlingen, Tex Army Gimnery School Jack Armstrong Ben Gordon Chicagoan Ancient Persia

Doc Brown found dead at East Main hotel room

Joseph W Brown known as Doc Brown longtime resident of the European hotel was found dead in his room on East Main Street early today. He reportedly died of a heart attack while brushing his hat with a brush near his body, which lay in his bed. Brown worked as a representative for Quaker State Medicine Co selling patent medicines. He was a baseball enthusiast and friend of John J McGraw. Deputy Coroner R Lawrence Davison supervised the inquiry and relatives in the east were being sought. the body was moved to Davison Funeral Home pending notification.

Joseph W. Brown Doc Brown East Main Street Brown Quaker State Medicine Company John J. McGraw Boston Mass R. Lawrence Davison Davison

Leader of Rebekahs Dead at Oil City

Lena Mary McClintock 16-Mass dies in Oil City Hospital after two months illness. Native of Petroleum Center she was past grand district deputy of the Rebekah Lodge of Pennsylvania. Also noted, Evelyn Egbert daughter of Albert G and Elina Phipps Egbert, dies at home in Franklin apartments with sister Mabel. Longtime Pittsburgh teacher and playground worker, retired 1930. Apple tree prophecy notes 000 leaves in NY state College of Agriculture report.

OI City Sume Lena Mary McClintock Rebekah Lodge of Old Fellows Pennsylvania City Hospital Petroleum Center Eveyln Egbert Inter Albert G Elina Phipps Egbert Miller Apartments Pranklin Mabel Egbert Pittsburgh

Johnstown Wreck Blocks Pennsylvania Main Line

Johnstown Pennsylvania June 16 Working crews cleared the last of four main tracks after a derailment near Portage halted an east bound freight train. Officials said the No 3 track reopened hours after the crash and heavy travel resumed on the other tracks.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Cnews Areiden Toln Cryek St. Louisisiain da. Mf

Spring Creek Township Resident Passes Away

Charles Avunuernour a resident of Spring Creek for over forty years died at his home last evening. Surviving are his wife Mary four sons Robert Charles and William of Spartansburg and Ex of Union City two daughters Irene Rugar of Spartensburg and Julia Lillie of Mendville sister Mrs Sadie Faunce of Titusville. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the home in Spartansburg with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Rev W B Garnett officiating. Children and many grandchildren survive. A sundown service will be held at the funeral home. West Wolingslower in Trumbull County reported two deaths yesterday Mabel Owett Arnold 34 and her mother William Harvey Arnold 1 both of F D. 2 Linesville.

Charles Avunuernour Spring Creek Vanderhoot Mary Robert Charles William Spartansburg Union City Mes Irene Rugar Spartensburg Arn Julia Lillie Mendville Sadie Faunce Titusville Priens Yasty Wall Thuratiay Tovey Howe Ae Spyrlansbure Rose Hill Cerercy W. B. Garnett Crawfird County Harmansbure West Wolingslower Trumbull County Ghia Mabel Owett Arnold William Harvey Arnold Linesville

Urge Settlement Of Price Ceiling Disputes In Erie

In Erie on June 16 complaints of consumers over price ceilings were to be filed with the Office of Price Administration after efforts to settle disputes between consumers and retailers. Police Chief Grorpe J Christoph noted a state OPA meeting in Harrisburg last week where price ceilings as of March 1, 1942 were finalized and urged residents to seek ombudsman help before July 1. Ceiling rulings require conspicuous posting of price lists in retail stores.

Erie Office of Price Administration Grorpe J Christoph Mobiclly Christopty State Committee The OPA Harristire Christoph

Man Trapped After Auto Plunges 25 Feet

A man named My. Pret was trapped when an automobile dropped about 25 feet on the East State road near the Allegheny river south bank. Bystanders halted traffic until 90 minutes later when rescuers arrived to lift the vehicle and free him. He was taken to Olean hospital for observation with bruises.

Lesay Wudee Akery Employe East State Road Ts Automobila Bheny River Allegheny Road My. Pret Olean Hospital

Sharon Geis Moose Torvention in 1943

Warren section officers for the coming year and 1843 convention city selection at the Western Pennsylvania Moose Association sub annual session. The Moose group met Sunday afternoon at the State Armory with D. Anderson of Tyrone named president and Sharon chosen to host next year. The article notes cooperative handling of consumer complaints led with the OP.

Warren Hanl Sesson Westhern Fefnssylvania Moose Association State Armory D. Anderson Tyrone Sharon

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