Corry Journal Examines Town Sweeper Debate
The Corry Journal recounts a decade long pursuit of a city street sweeper, from council bond issues to a new model. It notes criticism of inaction, the ongoing interest payments on borrowed funds, and the belief the city has managed without a sweeper so far. A political doggerel segment laments delays in governance and urges perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Strest
Cory Streete
Merry Mahion
Bond
Aodel
Thin Ling
Ihe Management
How Smart Are You A Classified Quiz Poses Nation Facts
A playful quiz asks seven current events questions with multiple choice style prompts. It includes topics like Monaco’s Prince, unemployment by race, American marriage age, global regions, religious demographics, and holiday dates. Answers appear on the Classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Princ
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Europe
Africa
South America
Central America
Memories of Corry Twenty Years Ago March 23 1938
Railroad traffic in the district reached normal levels despite storm delays from rerouting. About 275 WPA workers cleared streets today with seventeen trucks aiding the project. Robert Lewis hex joined Thomas Motor Company as a salesman, formerly with Powell's Kendall Service Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Robert Lewis Hex
Thomas Motor Company
Powell
Kendall
Snow disrupts rail traffic across Erie and Buffalo lines
Forty years ago on March 23, 1918, heavy wet snow began in the evening and by morning caused serious trouble on the Erie and Buffalo divisions of the Pennsylvania Railroad. A. B. Stafford sold his business here, the Stafford store once the Plate News, and plans to depart for Europe in mid April. State Factory Inspector Drozewski of Erie toured local plants and found Corry managers exceeding state safety requirements in their plant precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Buffalo
Pennnsylvania
A. B. Stafford
Stafford
Plate News
Europe
Drozewski
Corry
PRR Tax Burden Outpaces Earnings in New Jersey
In Philadelphia a PRR comptroller asserts the Pennsylvania Railroad pays more taxes in New Jersey than it earns there. Hugh Ward says New Jersey imposes the highest rail tax per mile in the nation, over five times the U S average, amid charges by Sen. Dent of a tax law loophole. Dent argues the remit widens the tax gap between states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRR
Jersey
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey
Hugh Ward
Ward
Dent
Westmoreland County
State Senate
Puyx Ho Pentayvania Corporation
Dauphin County
Marisburg
Jon
Amblihiniof
Hit Run Death Driver Pleads Guilty in 1955 Case
Mackanic, 42, of Youngstown Ohio, driver in the fatal hit and run that killed 8 year old Joseph Makowski near Six Homie January 4, 1955, was placed on three years probation, fined 200 dollars and banned from driving for two years by Judge Samuel Roberts. He pleaded guilty after the manslaughter charge was nolle pressed by District Attorney Herbert Johnson Sr. The injured mother Emma Makowski and bystanders testified to the driver not offering aid at the scene. The DA cited lack of self identification and seven witnesses who obtained the license plate. Mackanic claimed he gave details to a man he thought was a policeman before leaving. He said he helped the mother on the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snus — Youn Oesame
Youngstown
Joseph Makowski
Six Homie
Samuel Roberts
Erie
Mackanie
Herbert Johnson, Sr
Atty Edwards
Petrillo Sr
Necourt
Johnson
Nolle Rasse
Mackanic
Hindt
Religious services and Sunday school notices in multiple churches
A list of readings and services from several churches including American Sunday School Union Union City holdings with Sunday classes at 10 30 a m led by Lyle Bemis. North Clymer Methodist Church evening service and prayer meetings. American Eastern Orthodox Catholic Mission near Youngsville with Divine Liturgy Sundays at 10 a m. Our Lady of Victory Mission at Spartansburg Mass Sundays 9 a m with children instruction. North Clymer Evangelical United Brethren Church pastor Gerd Lundeen with Sunday School at 11 30 a m and worship at 12 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Eye Wesleyan Methodist Church
David L. Robertson
Spartansburg Gospel Tabernisle
First. Baptist Church
Donald Rettger
DeForest Tennies
Abbe Reformed Church
Clymer
N. x
Benjamin Hoffman
Edwards Chapel
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Marks Corners
Leo R. Hansen
American Sunday School Union
Paul van Gorkom
First Avenue
Union City
Cutting
Lyle Bemis
Wheelock Union
John Krasa
Wheelock
Frederick Beies
North Clymer Methodist Church
Alvin Rhodes
Youngsville
Stephen Kanyon
OUR Lady OF Victory
Spartansburg
Francis J. Graves
North Clymer
Brokenstraw Parish Services and Sunday School Schedule
The Congregational Brokenstraw Parish led by Rev. B T Lines lists worship at West Spring Creek 9 am and 11 am, Sunday School 10 am at Spring Creek and Columbus locations with a second worship at 11:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw
B.T. Lines
West Spring Creek
Spring Creek
Columbus
Harbor Wesleyan and area churches Sunday schedule listed
Harbor Wesleyan and nearby churches publish Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m plus midweek cottage prayer meetings. Crosby and Cobb's Corner feature different pastors and class times with youth groups and gatherings. Wayne Valley notes Palm Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m and evening events including cantata rehearsal and Maundy Thursday communion in nearby churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor
Good Friday Services Unite Corry Faith Community
The Corry Area Ministerial Association sponsors a Children’s Union Good Friday Service at First Baptist Church of Corry with Rev. R R Merriman and First Presbyterian Youth Choir. A Union Three Hour Good Friday Service at First Presbyterian Church features multiple pastors and church choirs, broadcast on WOTR. All are invited and offerings aid the American Bible Society. Professor Emeritus George Sarton dies at 71 in Cambridge Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Leon Maneval
Children's Union
First Baptist Church of
Cambridge, Mass
George Sarton
History of Science
Harvard University
International Union of
Infant Daniels Dies In Hospital
Sherry Lee Daniels infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Daniels of 475 Worth Street died yesterday at Erie General Hospital after a transfer from Corry Memorial Hospital where she was born March 17. Survivors include her parents a sister Linda Lou a brother Clinton maternal grandmother Mrs. Helen Coleman Garland maternal grandfather Elmer Coleman Chicago paternal grandfather William Daniels Corry. A prayer service was held at Bracken Funeral Home and burial is planned in Pine Grove Memorial Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Sherry Lee Daniels
Richard A. Daniels
Worth Street
Eomaby Hospital
Erie
Corry Memorial Hospital
Erie Hospital
Linda Lou
Clinton
Helen Coleman
Garland
Elmer Coleman
Chicago
William ©. Daniels
Corry
Bracken
Pine Grove
Memorial Gardens
Copperer Auxiliary Meeting Report
An Auxiliary club meeting described a routine evening in a room with members including Mrs Copperer and Mrs Mauri. The group notes social activities and hosting duties by Loveland and a5 hostesses, with mentions of a president and a forthcoming weekly gathering.
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Corry Journal
West South Street
Corry Evening Journal
George R. Semple
Vance Allen
Telegraph Sports
BG. Bennett
Advertating_ Hapresenta
Curnier
McFadden
Shady Ave
Emma Makowski
HEAL
Ralph W. Emerdon
Mississippi
Ohio
Cied
Elgin Community
Methodist
Clifford McCray
S&h
Stampa Crystal Coal CO
Maple Ave
Dodd
Crosby
Cobb's Corner Community
Cassius Armitage
John Rickerson
Wayne Valley
Olivet
Calvary
Churches of the
Elmview Jersey Dairy
Enly
Toni
Revlon Clean & Clear
Richard Hudnut
Children’s Home
Helena Rubinstein
SOLAS
Ally
Barnes & Carrig
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
Center Street
Seoul’s
Frigidaire Cold Pantry
Pei
Haupt
Corryites
Mell
Dick, M Jr
Harry Schie
Jerry Melt
Loveland
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