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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1940

Page

3

Erie police raid targets gambling devices in new campaign

Erie police raided a cafe at street and Hess avenue and a confectionery at 1723 Peach Street on Tuesday. Lieut Roy Mong seized a four vent pin ball with automatic payout and a penny cigarette machine valued at 350 and 750 dollars respectively. Proprietors Pellx Rafdlowsk and Anthony Zamierowski were charged with possessing gambling devices and held for alderman court.

Erie Roy Mong Hess Avenue Peachtreet Lylerr Rafdlowsk Bast Ath Treet Andnthony Zamierowski Ath Street Treut Mong

Buick Plans Massive Advertising Campaign in Spring Drive

Buick will launch one of its largest ever advertising efforts over the next two months to boost spring sales. A. H. Belfie, director of merchandising, told 2,800 Buick dealers that the plan includes expanded free advertising aligned with rising retail volume. Regional and dealer meetings were held in New York, Detroit, Chicago, San Francisco and 96 other cities to outline spring operations and support stronger dealer activity.

BUICK Flint Mid A. H. Belfie Fer New York Detroit Chicago San Francisco Belfle

Coast Guard mobilizes private boats for flood threat

Pittsburgh March 13 The Coast Guard began mobilizing a fleet of privately owned motor boats in anticipation of possible flood threats in western Pennsylvania as weather forecasters had discounted imminent flood probabilities.

Trntten Cross Pittsburgh Pennsylvania U- 5 Coast Guard Tse Fiom

Highways Repair Funds Across Franklin District Lead Plan

Harrisburg announced a $128,150 allocation for Franklin district road repairs and reconstruction. The program totals over $4.5 million funded entirely by department funds, with plans under preparation and some small jobs to be done by maintenance crews.

Pranklin Erie County Department of Highy Harriscurg Franklin Cleafield Williamsport Diyivicka Scranton Allentown Ardmorn Harrisburg Bollidaysturg Tucana Pitwourga Uniontown

Burns to Head Guffey Senate Drive in Erie County

Attorney Owen M. Burns will chair the Guffey for Senate campaign in Erie County and appoint officers and committees. He was named by Dr. Luther A. Harr Philadelphia treasurer and Gurley campaign manager as they toured Pennsylvania to establish county chairmen. Harr, joined by Harry Jones and Ray Howay, met with Erle Crawford Venango Elk Forest Clarion Warren McKean and McKean counties leaders to drum up support for Gurley.

Erie Owen‘ M. Burns Erie County Burns Luther A. Harr Philadelphia Joseph F. Gurley Harr Harry Jones Ray Howay Dr. Bary Guffey

Death of Mrs. Mary Gallup at French Creek ages 92

Mrs Mary Gallup longtime Lake House resident at Pinchey Lake New York died at French Creek home of her daughter Mrs Lanah G Neckers Tuesday afternoon at age 92 after a brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the daughter's residence and burial will follow at Clymer NY. Eddie Cassady famed minstrel dies in Philadelphia lodging house suicide noted as death by own action.

Missway GaUp DeGw Pinchey Lake N.Y Lake Resort Philadelphia Eddie Cassadly Fill Cassady

Death Claims Felix Burkett in Curry Talpi tal

Felix J. Burkett 27 of 338 West Washington Street died after a long illness at Curry Hospital where he had been a patient since February 25. Born in Canada, he worked at Aero Supply Manufacturing and leaves a wife, daughter Phyllis, and many relatives in Canada and the U.S. Funeral services are set for Friday at 9:30 from St Thomas Church with temporary interment at the church cemetery.

Felix J. Burkett Washington Street Curry Traspital Burkett Meath Comy Alkeen Yong Man Aero Supply Manufacturing Company Canada Mima Burkett Phyllis Jacob Burkett Wilno Ont Rose Coulis Burgessville Agnes Sobelski Kullalbe M. Hughes St. ‘Thomas” Church

Mother of Corry Resident Dies After Illness

Mrs. Helena Semweiwel Liebel, 74, of Erie, mother of Mrs. George W. Moon of Corry, died Monday night at her son John G. Liebel's home after a two month illness. Survived by three daughters and two sons. Funeral at Kroecker Funeral Home Erie Thursday afternoon with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Helena Semweiwel Erie John G. Liebel Ellsworth) Avenue Liebel Anness George W. Moon Corry Kroecker Calvary Cemetery

Great Sale of MEDICINES Amazes Local Druggists

Local druggists report strong interest in Williams Formula and RUX Compound as remedies for stomach gas constipation and nerve pains. Advertisements praise their action on rheumatic and neuritic pain and urge readers to consult McCandrew Drug Store in Corry for the three economical sizes and purchase details.

HUX Compound Williams Formuta RUA McCandrew P. H. MicHenl Rux Pound Mansfiel Ohio Willia Williams Corry McCandrew ‘Drug Store McCaddrew Drug Store

Huge Ice Pack Near Parker Stirs alarm in Pa town

Residents along the Allegheny River near Parker report a massive ice pack two days of thaw and tension as it pushes downstream toward Rimerton. Witnesses describe towering ice and snapping trees with crowds visiting the scene to watch the silent spectacle. Local officials warn of possible ruptures if the jam breaks, fearing flooding and further damage to the lower sections.

Parker Lee Patok Allegheny Rimerton Xone Panker Emlemiong

Funeral Services for Frank Sutton Today

Funeral services for Frank Sutton, aged 1, are held at the Lucae Funeral Home in Springsburg. The Rev. Avery of Spartansbury will officiate, with burial at Spring Creek Cemetery. Survived by children Orin Pad and Duck Sutton of Cor, Marjorie Button, Mrs. Avers, Mrs. Mary Beatty, Murray Hamilton, and five sisters.

Orin Pad Duck Sutton Cor Marjorie Button Avers Ani Mary Beatty New Cuytle Ry Murray Hamilton Nopih Olyniw

State to Intervene in Janitors' Strike

In Amiemockin Pennsylvania marching 14, state officials plan intervention to end a five month wage dispute. Four closed air schools face risk as the janitors seek back pay for 4600 students. Tensions rise with possible sympathy walkout if reprisal occurs.

United Ps Ahamokin Goi Sehoulord Harrisburg Sweet Moye

Oldest Washington County Resident Dies After Coma

Mrs Jeditha Richardson aged 162 in Canonsburg Pennsylvania yesterday ended a four day coma. The death marks her as the area’s oldest resident in Washington county.

Canonsburg Deili Jeditha Richardson Washington County

V. F. W Birthday Party Friday at West Washisen Street

Elaborate plans by local VFW committees for Archie W. Thompson birthday celebration on Friday evening March 1th at his home on West Washisen street with visiting members from Cory Warren Mead and OFliv and a fishing outing arranged. Music and novelty acts planned. Senator Joseph P. Guitey’s re election bid endorsed by state unions in Harrisburg on March 13, 20.

Archie W. Thompson Royal Post West Washisen Street Vlerinn Erle Warren, Meadole Ofliv Lodi Ausillery Specs CI0 Gufpey Harrisburg Joseph P. Guitey CIG

Retires After 29 Years as Guardsman

ERE March 13 sergs Henry Shearer aged 45 of 404 Eas olly oareet recently retired after 29 years with the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was guest of honor at a farewell banquet Monday at Terrace Villa nine, 224 Ree 10th Street, where he received a handsomely inscribed ovethine. The event included a brief speech by Beret daek M. Mease and was attended by about thirty-five guests including the Huddles and Liebe Tables.

Henry Shearer Olly Pennsylvania National Gaye Cous Ree 10Th Street Beret Daek M. Mease

Refused Divorce Case In Erie County Courthouse

A divorce trial between 69 year old Weddle and 79 year old Weddige concluded after jury deliberations from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon. The plaintiff wife was represented by Henry Ball while counsel for the husband was Burton R. Laub. Judge Miles B. Kitts presided, and the jury delivered a verdict in favor of the husband.

Erie Mas Epie County Censel Orel Tompkins

Mrs Lottie Costello Dies at Rochester

Mrs Lottie Costello formerly of Corry and Rochester died Friday night at 9 o'clock in Rochester New York She was born November 13 in Lattsville and lived in Corry for many years She was married to Semond Costello and survived by two children Miss Mamie Costello Mrs Emil Heintz and Harold Haineray with grandchildren and a nephew and niece Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Rochester home followed by burial.

Lotte Bartley Coatella Rochester Lattsville Gostetto Corryly Rochaer Sémond Costello Bute Fulu Cory and Mamie Costello Wailhey Eni) Heingtay New York City Harold Haineray New York George Chase Corty Phillip Bird Buffalo N. V Burene Bartlett Springboro

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