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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
7
Erin June 20 Matt Hess the county prison warden marks seventeen years in service. He says kindness can avert trouble and that tougher reputations ease management. He notes the hardest challenge comes from the parents of prisoners who clash with regulations.
Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle B. Shultz held at the safety home on Park Street. Rev H Ita Harris of the United Brethren in Christ church officiated as the series were attended by many relatives and friends. Interment followed in the family plot at Garland Methodist Cemetery. mourners included numerous relatives from Pittsfield Warren Randolph Kennedy and Buffalo among others.
A torn clipping reports a feline crisis in New Zealand where an influenza epidemic killed many cats, leading to a kitten shortage. It notes shifts in predator control with mice and rats rising in the absence of natural enemies, and hints at broader animal health concerns.
City Council hears request for extra safeguards at the Clon and West Church streets intersection including a guard rail like state highways to reduce accidents. Eugene Smith, whose property has been hit repeatedly, urged action after a Centerville district car crashed into a pole following last week’s wreck. Council referred the issue to the director of safety and the city solicitor to coordinate with the State Highway Department for possible guard rails at the curve.
Rush work on Route 20 aims to open June 30 with possible delays from unforeseen stoppages. Route 26 between Fairview and bury pol will be open to traffic Friday afternoon June 30 after a mechanical breakdown halted operations over the weekend. Equipment resumed Monday, paving is expected complete by Thursday, a repair delay occurred after a concrete-mixing machine broke late Friday and a replacement was sent fromCoder Jtapida, lows. Local businesses fear the holiday period without Route 20 will push customers away and hurt commerce. Wal Cocke said paving would be completed barring further accidents.
Borwign police prepared to charge Kane R. D. Nicklas, 2, with disturbing the peace after a confrontation Saturday night. At about 10 p m he allegedly struck his father Beht Nicklas at the Cainions home. The elder Nicklas was hospitalized with head and facial bruises and released the next day.
Notice that Columbus Township School Board will receive bids for 85 ton garage of cay furnace coal delivered to the Dean School bins. Bids must be received by 6 9 a m June 23rd 1989. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Castleton Car Seay. SU447-29 Columns Schonl District.
Philadelphia June 20 United Press reports a ceremony June 24 at the American Swedish Historical Museum will honor Capt John Ericsson the designer of the U S Monitor the ship that defeated the Merrimac. Speakers include Gustave Moller George Messer smith and Ernest Lundeen with plaques unveiled for New Sweden centennial sites. A second note covers Ohio’s new Medical Assistants school in Cleveland teaching doctor helpers and secretaries.
The piece outlines the Classified Want Ad Department serving readers with new necessities for home office farm or person. It notes discretion for address listings and presents 1939 rate structure for insertions with a minimum three lines per day and sliding prices per line and per insertion.
Fragmented retail and personal notices from a historical page noting frosted malted drinks at town establishments, memorial works by Corry, stray beagle found, and multiple car and garage sales. Listings include Lindsley's Pharmacy specials, Christie Motors, Shever Auto Sales, Central Garage ads, and Gibson's Garage with various 1930s prices and terms. The page blends local commerce with stray notices and oblique personal items.
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