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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1947
Page
3
Preliminary estimates from the office of vital statistics show 2,300,000 marriages and 620,000 divorcees nationwide. The report notes a peak in nuptial activity and marital dissolutions, with regional patterns varying across states and cities.
Ajax plant will return on duty. Aero employees will resume production by July 14. The Meadville Morning Tribune-Republican and Evening Republican announce higher subscription and single copy prices to cover costs. Effective June 30, 1947, weekly subscription for both papers rises to 30 cents by carrier. single copy price increases to five cents.
Raymond Mfg Go announces the retirement of veteran employee ROA Somuveuci a longtime worker since 1918. After 29 years with the Raymond plant he has held several posts and was recently in the shipping room. Ill health prompted his resignation effective July 1.
The Erie market sees a price war as one station cuts to wholesale level. While citywide average sits around 9.27 cents per gallon, two westside stations quote 17.7 and 20.8 cents. A manager vows to continue the summer battle as others may join. The dispute stems from a proprietor not raising prices earlier.
Karl Morrison, 61, was held for the September term after a hearing in Alderman William Heisler's office on indecent liberties charges. Spader, 9, alleged indecent assault, later narrowed to indecent liberties due to a legal technicality. Morrison was arrested June 10. Letters from Spader offered to drop charges if paid, revealing an alleged extortion attempt.
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