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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1942

Page

6

Erie Feb business gains lead state at 41 percent rise

Erie reported the largest state gain in February business with a 41 percent year over year increase. Bank debits totaled 41,507,000, a 35 percent rise. building operations fell seven percent from February 1941. Motor vehicle sales dropped eight percent, while retail trade remained strong except for wardmorine agents. The survey, by Pennsylvania State College, used bank debits payrolls and power sales to measure activity.

Jeri Erie Pennsylvania State College Scranton Wardmorine Agenles

Death Claims Ward Alexander in Erie Local Notice

Ward Alexander, longtime Erie resident and Bracken-Kesting associate, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after ten days of illness. He was about 70, born in Wayne township, survived by wife, daughter Mrs Berward Wilson of Lakewood N Y, son Robert, brother Harry of Corry, and several grandchildren. Services set for 2:30 PM Thursday at the family home 30 West Congress Street with Rev. Franes Graves officiating. interment in St. Thomas crypt follows.

St. Vincent's Hospital Erie Ward Alexander Alexander Erie Hospital Wayne Township Bracken-Kesting Alexander Company Berward Wilson Lakewood Robert Harry Corry Congress Street Franers Graves St. Thomas Church

Ten youths enlist in Army at Erie

Ten youths enlisted Monday at the U S Army recruiting station in the federal building in Erie. Names listed include Howard Kenneth Faullmer 1140 West 29th Street Richard Eugene Ersley 001 West 1th Street George William Schraeck 2697 Chestnut Street Ralph Joseph Schreck R D 7 Mearville Henry Andrew Kemling R D 1 Cranesville Theodore Leo Schwab Mendville Lyle Raymond Allen Union City Joseph Frank Czysz 926 Pennsylvania Avenue Russell Emory Morgan 3817 Seneca Street Wesleyville Carl Frederick Braeger 3602 West Lake Road.

Erie Mar U. S. Army Federal Building Howard Kenneth Faullmer West 29Th Street Richard Eugene Ersley West 1Th Street George William Schraeck Chestnut Street Ralph Joseph Schreck R. D Mearville Henry Andrew Kemiling Cranesville Theodore Leo Schwab Mendville Lyle Raymond Allen Union City

Council to Open Bids on $20,000 Bonds April 6

City Council will open bids on $20,000 equipment and funding bonds at the next regular meeting Monday April 6. The bonds dated May 1 1947 will retire at $3,000 annually starting May 1 1947 with final payment of $2,000 May 1 1950. Funds to cover street department needs and retired warrants will come from the issue. Bids also on salvage from the city dump.

Council PurineeMupee Vase Ulave U. 8. Radiator Corporation Citizens National Bank Nlvnt

Parents Seek Dismissal of Senior High Teacher Titus

Parents accuse Miss Titus of harsh classroom atmosphere poor student relations and arbitrary grading. At a lengthy meeting they urge the school board to dismiss her and replace her, citing past promises unkept and insist on stricter supervision and possible reassignment.

Hultberg Baged Titus J. R. Deating Cleve Morton Barnes Garcastt Austin H. Johnson Glenn N. Wood Nis Miss Titus

Sharon Plant Expansion Plans Boost Sharon Factory Output

Officials of the National Malleable and Steel Castings Company announced a 1.6 million expansion at the Sharon plant. About 70 000 square feet will be added and new gear will double output for anchor chains and tank wastings, creating roughly 800 new jobs.

Sharon National Malleable and Steel Castings Company

Radio Schedule Promises Variety Across Networks

Broadcast lineup lists Burns and Allen and Tallulah Bankhead drama, Bob Hope and Milton Berle appearances, Red Skelton, Duffy’s Tavern, and Navy Band segments. NBC CBS and Mutual air daytime and evening programs, including Bobby Burns, Arthur Godfrey, and Holy Week features.

NAC NBC Ma Perkins U.S. Navy CBS Arthur God Frey Obildren Golden. Gate

Poultry and Supplies at Montgomery Ward's Store

Seey Chicks from proven hatcheries True to name and breed from district's finest distributors, Montgomery Ward's Store 212.

Ed Montgomery Ward

Butler Records Second Auto Fatality Of Year

Butler Pa March 31 Charles W Maxa a Pittsburgh waiter and car driver died an hour after a truck car collision on the Pittsburgh Butler highway near the river bridge. His companion Daniel William Breman of Pittsburgh was reported in full condition today.

Butler Pittsburgh

War Profits Chief Reports On Naval Contracts Salaries

House Naval Affairs committee hearings reveal a Toland survey of 45 naval contract firms showing 1941 compensation spikes from 22 to 1901 percent of base salaries. The Smith Bill aims to curb closed shop, cap profits at 6 percent, and suspend the 40 hour week. Treasury opposes the 6 percent cap and Roosevelt and Nelson oppose a wartime week suspension.

Chief Counas House Naval Affaira Committee Chearings Edmond H. Toland Miter The Treasury Roosevelt Donald ‘Nelson

Markets Stock Pittsburg Produce and Buffalo Livestock

Pittsburgh markets show slow demand for produce with varied prices on apples including Rome Beauties and York Imperials, potatoes, and Maine Chippe Was. Buffalo livestock reports hog sales slow, cattle firm, veal steady, and sheep near unchanged. notable prices for weights and cuts listed alongside older market references.

Pittsburgh Mer Pennsylvania Rome Buffalo Mar Altrans Calvel

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