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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
6
Local authorities of northwestern Benisylvanis arrange a use of Bentor High School auditorium for the quarterly meeting next Thursday afternoon. The notice notes cooler weather and encampering conditions impacting attendance.
Erie records report five verdicts rendered Wednesday in civil court. plaintiffs include Adelbert S. Les for tax return penalties, Bruce W. Waldo in a personal injury suit, and Lewis Nash case against Peter Rawn for a road accident. One verdict favors H. A. Gleason for $100 in a real estate fees dispute.
A string of Erie County notes includes an attempted burglary on Archile D Kramer’s home with a damaged car lock, and a broken window entry. Industrial and public notices cover marriage license filings, wartime ration disturbances, a fraud case, a water company investigation, a city blackout plan, and upcoming Red Cross fundraisers.
Erie March 11 Rear Admiral Howard L. Vickery will present the maritime commission awards to Erie General Electric for producing turbines for merchant ships. The awards include the NE pennant and employee labor merit badges, acknowledging the plant's turbine production.
George W. Swift of Edinboro received a divorce from Opal Swift of Emeryville Cal on grounds of desertion after eight years apart. He testified he found a note May 4 1935 stating she was tired of living there and left with the two children. The family car was later found abandoned three miles from home.
Answers printed on the editorial page list 1. 0. 2. 0. 3. 4. 5. Stefani Prue. Lora Linlithgow. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kentucky. Verdi Black Sea. Silver. Spades. Red white and blue.
In Harrisburg March 31 the Republican majority approved a cost of living bill to raise Pennsylvania teacher salaries by over 20 million dollars. Governor Martin praised the measure and said it will be introduced in the House Monday. The plan targets higher increases for lower salary brackets and would raise some teachers by about 300 dollars annually for those earning around 1000 dollars.
Uniontown report says former State Senator Anthony Cavalcante refuses to return a 1050 fee paid in 1941 by Fayette County commissioners for legal services in settling the county indebtedness to the state. Attorney Higbee retired to the county the 36000 fee for his role. grand jury had urged a conspiracy charge against Higbee. Treasury news notes March 4 receipts and expenditures, with the national debt and balance figures.
In Erie on March 11 two Erie women and eight Meadville women left for Pittsburgh to enroll in WAAC units. Lieut H L Keebler announced the recruitment. The Erie participants are Florence Sybrant and Claire V Younkins. Meadville sisters include Gertrude M Brunot Rena L Creeruft Mary G Davena Dorothy J Earley Wanda M Crowley Jean M Mead Mary E Naples and Helen Yankowich.
Public invited to 2 30 PM Friday services at First Presbyterian Church for World Day of Prayer. Co operated with Gorry churches. program features poem by renowned Japanese Christian Kagawa read by Mrs A O Sandburg, readings, hymns, and interdenominational service notes with several participating ladies.
Wilbur Wilson, former local manager for the Pennsylvania Gas Company, died yesterday morning at 9 in Hudson Falls New York. Born February 14 1875 in Wilshingile he spent most of his life in Corry and vicinity. He served 33 years with the gas company retiring in 1940 due to ill health. He leaves his wife Marie D Wilson a daughter Mrs Edward J Osborne and granddaughter Elaine Osborne all of Hudson Falls. The body will arrive in Corry Friday morning and be taken to Bracken Seating Funeral Home for Saturday at 9 a.m. services conducted by Rev P A Gibreau with burial at Pine Grove cemetery.
A frayed and found item titled Book for tao gas Rett is traced to Mrs. Badie Taylor at Spring Creeks. The notice notes the item was located and intends to return it to its owner. Other details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Buffalo hogs sold 16.05 to 16.50 with some higher, beef cows 9.85-11.69, steers to 15.50, calves 18.50, lambs 16.60-16.75 for natives and westerns. Pittsburgh produce shows apples and pears with regional prices. New York eggs firm at 41. bottom. Stocks show broad market activity with several industrials listed and noon prices.
A damaged OCR fragment references a Beaver camp or feast event with unclear details and scattered words. The readable pieces mention March and high status items, but essential facts like date, place, or organizers are missing.
The report notes Brookville and Bratrobe clash with strong performances from Hornell and Wells tied to a late season schedule. It mentions key wrestlers including Dobal Os City and Angel with expectations of a strong showing as crowds anticipate another night of competition and potential records.
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