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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
3
Farmers demand more sun to maximize the beneficial effects of recent rain. Erie and Crawford county grain producers plan a Union City meeting Wednesday at 8 pm in Grange Hall to discuss current conditions.
Safety Director Richard Rossbacher reported to the City Council that six miles of streets were painted this year as part of NYA lane layout. The tally lists centers and side streets with feet painted totaling 81 405 feet or about 5.94 miles, plus forty gallons of yellow paint used in the project.
BRU June 20 court opens at 10 a m to hear forty one non-support cases during the June term of non-support court. County Detective Leroy Search says hearings will be tried this week with Judge Lee H McCracken of Venango county presiding and assisting Judge Orin J Waite. Judge Waite announced that Judge D Marshall Larabee of Lycoming county will preside next week to aid in disposing of remaining cases on the docket.
Russell Morgan behind the wheel fell asleep and struck a fire hydrant at 18th and Wallace streets Sunday morning. He was returning from work at the General Electric plant. Both car and hydrant damaged, police report states.
Mysterious aches and backache blamed on toxins in blood from failed kidney filtration. Thompson's Borsoman Tablets claim to stimulate kidney action and increase urinary secretions, delivering quick relief. If constipated, Golden Lax Tablets advised. 50c and 25c. 113
City Council approved Bill No 540 on first and second readings to build a sanitary sewer on Euclid Street north from Prospect and to assess costs. WPA labor aid was sought with equipment costs about 270 dollars and materials around 363 dollars. Final action is set for the next regular meeting amid objections from some property owners.
Heated council meeting saw Sandburg Rossbacher opposing a resolution to curb purchases as mayor offered action to stop it. Vote ended 3 to 2 with Hepler and Weaver supporting, while Nichole and others challenged political motivation. Debate also touched on street commissioner appointments and bond refinancing options.
A patient in the Community hospital near Smethyart shows a skull fracture after an incident described as an automobile collision and an alleged head strike by an unknown assailant. Dr Phillip F Hiskey treated the man, who had not previously sought care until Friday.
An advertiser from Diamond Crayford County Pa touts San-Cura Ointment for varicose veins offering relief and comfort. The copy claims the product also helps minor pains burns bruises and itching piles and lists a price of 60 cents and a 12 cent packaging note.
City Council last night extended two hour parking to East Washington Street from Center Street and banned parking on the north side of West South Street to the city line. Bill No. 609 passed on third reading with no dissent. One hour parking proposal was dropped for this year.
An Elk County judge parole status and fines emerge from drunken driving cases. Robert Fritz and William Bennett receive $200 fines and three years probation for intoxicated driving. Fred Williams and Morton Township suspect face lesser penalties. Joseph Katos and Frank Benson linked to other offenses.
County Controller Harvay M. Willig said the county does not need to borrow more funds to meet operating expenses. With delinquent taxes pouring in, treasurer Ralph McCard expects enough receipts to cover required payments for the next nine weeks.
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