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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1949
Page
6
More than 260 aggravated manufacturers plan to appeal Erie’s excise levy this week. W. Pill Gifford says a joint attorney team will file under Legislative Act 481 by Friday with a $500 bond. The challenge claims the measure is discriminatory unnecessary and ill advised.
Edith Henry and husband Preston Hearty were convicted of passing worthless checks in multiple states. Edith is jailed in Wisconsin with parole violation charges. Preston serves a two to four year sentence in Pennsylvania for conspiracy and check fraud. Police report 25 cent reward and a wanted poster.
Dean Carlson Kennedy of Warren died yesterday at Warren General Hospital where he had been a patient since March 4. Born in Tidivure on June 2, 1975, he had lived in Warren seven years and worked at National Forze and Ordnance in Irvine for 15 years. Survived by wife Gladys and daughter Kay Katherine, as well as parents and siblings, he will be memorialized at Templeton Funeral Home with services Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Harold Knappenberger. burial at Oakland Cemetery.
In the 1949 session debate centers on unemployment relief and worker benefits. Rep Charles Bremner moves special orders to press amendments while administration proposals seek a $25 weekly maximum and broader aid. A plan to freeze state toll bridges relies on a $10 million old bond issue. Senate discussions follow a large caucus showing, with Republican pressure shaping Lane's stance.
The hearing featured empty seats and interruptions as GOP aides crowded the room. Lt. Gov Strickler presided while supporters filled the chamber, and Walker moved to keep the tax bill out of order. Attempts to amend gasolene and soft drink measures were defeated along party lines.
The Erie Railroad reported 1948 net income before capital and sinking fund provisions of 10,005,248 dollars, or five dollars per share, up from the prior year. President Woodruff cited higher efficiency and large capital expenditures as contributing factors, noting 1948 revenues reached a company record of 175,008,789 dollars, with freight revenue up from 1947. The railroad also announced it gained full control of National Carloading Co by purchasing its stock from Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for 4,500,000 dollars.
Columbus report lists numerous weekend visits and social calls across nearby towns. Names include Marlin Mack of Nashville visiting J Miler and Merrill Patterson in Gerry, with many others from Corydon New Castle Jamestown and Albion noted attending dinners meetings and family gatherings.
Clare Capwell and her children attended Breakfast at Bigelow's in James Town on Saturday shortly after a Columbus Boy Scouts event. The report notes local participation and community turnout.
Donations due by 11 o clock Saturday morning at Gordon's store in Parkersburg W V. Donors should call Donald Betts to arrange pickup and delivery during the week at Avitue Page I.
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