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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1940

Page

3

Baldwin loses fight over county assessments in Erie

Erie March 20 Valuations placed on Baldwin property by county assessors faced opposition from Erie real estate operator Daniel Baldwin and county commissioners led by Mrs Jen M Schi graff Commissioner Thomas Flatley and Dell Darling debated the demand She said reductions would not be granted despite Baldwin owning much county land and the fight may head to court while some limited compromises could occur in scattered cases The commissioners insisted assessments remained just and honest and ready to stand

Erie Mar Ganiel Baldwin Erie Real Tate Baldwin Jen M. Schiuraf Torough Thomas Flatley Dell Darling

Unions Protest Bradford City Work Allocation

At a Bradford council meeting about city employment on building projects an estimated 250 unionists protested what they called unfair treatment. The group urged an immediate council decision to place Bradford on a tradesmen bias list while the council said action required a prior conference and referral for consideration.

Bradford City Council

Elevate Dunkirk Railroad Tracks to Cut Fatal Crossings

Dunkirk city officials led by Mayor Thomas J. Egan announce readiness to proceed on a New York Central Railroad track elevation project. The plan aims to eliminate about a dozen grade crossings that have seen multiple fatal accidents over the years.

Dunkins Maren State Public Works Buffalo Thomas J. Egan Dunkirk New York Central

Erie Council Rejects Bond Settlement Plan

Erie City Council voted Tuesday against a proposed two settlement of defaulted improvement bonds. The majority, guided by City Solicitor Edward M Murphy, said bond claims of 162000 plus 200000 in accrued interest are illegal and cannot be won in court, so the council will pursue litigation though two members favored compromise. The move aims to avoid personal liability for council members if a settlement were chosen.

Murphy Acti

Union City Man Named in 25000 Action

Erie March 20 Owen M Grimm Pittsburgh salesman sues W H Johnson Union City driver in Erie county court for 25000 damages from an auto crash on April 4 1938 on Route 89 between Wattsburg and North East alleging a fractured arm severe head injuries and loss of months of work. Also Salt Lake City Walter Hansen seeks 2000 damages for a finger injury while using a parking meter machine.

Erie Owen M. Grimm Pittsburgh Erie County Thomas Barber W. H. Johnson Union City Griffith Wattsburg Salt Lake City Walter 4 Hansen

Await Ruling on Rival Candidates in Meadville Case

Meadville March 20 A court opinion is awaited or a protest lodges by a Democratic county committee candidate against rival Harold Peltier of Cambridge Springs. George B. Smith Cambridge Springs barber and county committeeman candidate charges four signers of Pelter's petition were not registered electors and two others were not residents of the Cambridge Springs voting precinct.

Meadville O. Glare Kent Harold Peltler Cambridge Springs George B. Smith Peifler

Greedy Deer Arouse Ranchers In Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Utah is the site where a land protection group for privately owned ranges was incorporated. The organization aims to prevent grazing by wild game deer and was filed with Secretary of State E. T. Monson’s office.

Greedy Deer Arouse Ranchers Salt Lake City Utah E. T. Monson

Erie Man Sentenced to Year in Federal Prison

William Gardner, 34, of 454 West 11th Street, received a year and a day in a federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing forging and passing two WPA checks mailed to Kenneth Nolan. Gardner said he did so to support his four children. his second wife fainted in court as sentence was passed.

Erie Mar F. P. Schoonmaker William Gardner West 11Th Street Kenneth Nolan Bush 10Th Street Gardner Coun Erie Gounty Public Assistance Board

French Creek News Letter Item Highlights Community Events

The French Creek News Letter reports upcoming French Creek Daily Men s League meeting at Town Hall on Friday March 26 Amos Van Harden to preside. Mrs Frances Hurth employed to teach at Brick School. Mrs Geneva Chery resumes duties. Mr William Rhebergen and Miss June Lockenhouse hosted a party for sister Mrs Edward Cherry with fourteen guests from Clymer Clymer Hill and Sherman. De Volowis luncheon served. Clitor d Gabiel bought a team of sorrel horses. Mrs Charles Gree hosted daughter Mrs Clifford Young during visit of Spartans. Mrs Ruth Ceblink led Missionary Day services at Edwards Chapel. Music by Gladys Ruth Grover Jerrol Haimeling etc. Clymer Central School meeting March 2006 to discuss conservation program and either coal or conservation payment plans. Mrs Chris Gravink and Edwin in Youngstown. Frank Berkeirk birthday party. Ernest Dunvewold bought a three year old colt from Thompson stables.

Page Mint Hici Prench Creek Clymer Clymer Hill Sherman Charles Gree Clifford Young Sona Spartans Young Elmer Gregory Green Ruth Ceblink Edwards Chapellas Gladys Ruth Grover Ethel Hanisk Claude Grovers Jerrol Haimeling Edwin Youngstown Frank Berkeriik Ernest Dunvewold Thompson Stables

Cat Adopts Litter of Foxes at Erie

A prolific local cat at a packing plant adopted a new litter, taking in four fox kits found by hunters on a Westfield fox hunt. The motherless cubs were placed in Smokey's box and promptly nursed by the animal, expanding her feline family with Urban Kaiser and Charles Whetgel noting the event.

Marcu Em-Aey Urban Kaiser Charles Whetgel West-ield Smokey

Easter Sunday Services Schedule and Youth Meeting

Easter Sunday services are set for 10 a.m. on Sunday with special music by the junior and senior choirs. An additional worship service is planned at 1 a.m., featuring choral selections. A young people's meeting will be held at 7:15 p.m.

Bear Lake Church Bear Lake Wath

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