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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
4
Public notices list advertising contacts and rate cards for the Corry Evening Journal. The page notes Associated Press rights, mailing options, and delivery prices including yearly and weekly rates. It also mentions display advertising deadlines and restricted territories.
A historical outline recounts the 1776 process leading to independence. It notes the June 1 Lee resolution, the July 2 affirmation, and the July 4 Declaration’s signing in August, with state divisions and the shift of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.
A Pittsburgh based notice lists ten brain teasers from history and general knowledge about Sarajevo events, Lorna Doone author, stamps, a Mother Goose rhyme, the Comptroller General, calendar year questions, Egyptian Lotus, a wartime Price Administrator, a coin plate for printing, and a fugitive extradition case.
In Corry the political arena buzzed as M. Leo Mulderick, a noted young figure, announced his bid for City Council. Recovering roadwork updates note the Findley Lake road macadam project funded by the State Highway Department. N Cohen & Sons gain land on North Center street from John E Love for the Love Foundry site with plans undisclosed. Miss Saran McGranahan hosts a party with eight friends. gifts presented to Miss Moe Granshaw. Mr and Mrs R M Randall and Mr and Mrs William Ridout plan a two week motor trip through Michigan Illinois Ohio. Glenn Hadlock, 65, hospitalized after stage explosion injures him and wife. He is in fair condition at Greensville Hospital.
Jamestown reports an emergency meeting Friday night with Assemblyman Harold Ostertag to discuss the new state anti pollution law and the danger to Chautauqua Lake as a fishing area. Tourists and locals anticipate a three day weekend opening bass and musky seasons with potential tourist losses in the thousands.
The Post Office Department will close the sub-station after 6 p m each evening except Friday. After July 1 it will operate 9 a m to 9 p m daily except Friday when it stays open until 9 p m for Friday night shopping. Local merchants cite need for evening clerk and low patronage, while Wayne J Anderson of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club notes worsening weeds and warns of an unpleasant Friday opening for muskellunge and bass fishing season.
The article outlines proper flag handling for Independence Day and related ceremonies. It covers display directions for streets and stages, the correct position beside speakers, unveiling rituals, half staff procedures, and the respectful disposal of worn flags.
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