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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1940
Page
8
Archie AW Thompson Post 268 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars launches a city campaign to place the American flag in all homes by Memorial Day or Flag Day. The VFW has begun a system of door visits and flag sale efforts at nominal fees to fund the drive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Moffatt of Weet Wayne Street who died Saturday at St. Vincent's hospital in Erie. Rev. Gord Abrams officiated at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church service with Madge Love singing Lead Kindly Light and Sweet By and By. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were William Dyckes C A Wilcox Guy Simmons and George Paullener. Relatives and out of town friends attended from Erie Sherman and Concord township.
Stamp collectors learn the U S Post Office Department will exhibit rare U S stamps at a Philatelic Exhibition in Warren Pennsylvania from May 20 to 26. Admission is free and the Warren Chamber of Commerce marks Foreign Trade Week. The Metzger Weight store hosts and hours are 9 am to 5 pm daily with extended hours to 9 pm Saturday.
Two east side clubs in Erie were burglarized early Tuesday with about $400 taken from slot machines. Four machines at the Pickwick club on East 15th Street were broken into, two Rickle devices, one dime and one quarter stolen, plus 61 quarts of whiskey. In the Slovak club at 902 Hess Avenue, another quart of whiskey and seven packages of elgavets were taken after entry by door force.
Schultz, a 67-year-old farmer, was killed at his home when a frightened horse dragged him beneath the wheels of a grain drill. Deputy Coroner J A Mancuse said Schulte was unhitching the horse after working in the fields when the fatal accident occurred. Two children were present at the scene.
Harrisburg department of highways announces changes to road sign standards during spring operation. Arrows lose tails for readability, right turn signs top with space, left turn signs bottom, group signs spaced apart, four inch lettering, black border on yellow, post white. Maintenance repainting for summer traffic.
An ad touts a home remedy for rheumatic and neuralgic pain claiming rapid relief with lemon juice and a proprietary mix. The text reads like a dubious recipe with garbled ingredients and instructions, pushing the product as a cure all and advertising availability at drug stores and a named supplier.
Mrs Blanche Crosby wife of Alisa Crosby died yesterday afternoon at the family home on Town Line road aged 45. Survived by husband two sons Max and Richard Crosby mother Mrs Atinnie Price Worth Clymer one brother Heyd Price Lottsville Pa three sisters Mrs Grace Martin Bear Pass Mrs Mildred Bergman Ashville and Mrs Rush Spurs North Clymer. Remains are at Spitzer funeral home. She was a member of the Town Line Baptist church with services Friday at 2 pm.
Harnsburg May 1 The Department of Agriculture reports Pennsylvania potato farming adds about 26 million dollars to farm income annually while the broader economic impact includes a 100 million dollar investment in farms buildings and equipment plus 5 million dollars yearly on seed sprays and fertilizer. It employs about 20 million hours of farm labor and consumes nearly 100 thousand gallons of gasoline daily for sprayers.
The Dairymen's League monthly meeting at Clymer Central School was led by President William Van Erden with plans for band concerts and the coming year. Delegates elected include Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beckerink to the annual Utica convention, and Mr. and Mrs. William Rhebergen as alternates. A program of readings, songs, and a milk essay contest featured by Misses Legters, Van Erden, Ruslint, and Dunne-wold, with pianist Graters. Refreshments followed.
Fire Chief Homer Loomis assigned firemen to duties on the new truck at a Thursday meeting. President Carlyle Neckers presided and a rising vote of thanks was given to the committee that purchased the truck.
Clymer Grange met in regular session at the Grange Hall with all officers present. Three new members were admitted. Carolyn King and Mrs Paul Wiggers were initiated into the third and fourth degrees. A new kitchen injury [item] was purchased and a two burner electric hot plate voted for. Several kitchen improvement suggestions were made. Refreshments were served. Members and guests listed travel and family visits in Oswego, Tupper Lake, and Adirondack areas. Several local residents and relatives noted in Buffalo and Cleveland visits and health updates.
A dime shower honored Arlene Dunnewold hosted by Gladys Leglers and Irene Ton at Ton’s home. Guests were treated to streamers, games with prizes, a salad lunch, and favors. Other local notices mention neighbors moving, travels, and club events in nearby Macedon and Panama with Dairymen’s League and Holstein Club activities.
A less formal church basement gathering hosted by the Ladies Mission and Ald Society featured a program of songs readings and devotional items plus a social hour with refreshments. Local residents were noted relocating or visiting relatives and a hospital operation for Freyd Arusetbrink was reported as successful with good recovery.
Mrs James ueneaxen hosted a birthday party for her son Richard's sixth birthday Saturday afternoon. Guests included Irving Legters Ronald Legters Buddy Williams Jaye Lenters Eleanor Donk Roger Beckerink Junior Loo Mis Llewelyn Legters Judith Meerdink and more. The honor guest received many gifts and cake was served afterward.
Mrs Nellie Querrevela and Ms Minulé Querrevela hosted a Thursday evening shower for Mrs Macy Loomis at the former’s home. Pink and white decorations and favors set the scene with games and contests, lunch served to a guest list including Mrs Albert Bensink and Mrs Hy Bensink among others.
Reformed Church morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Gj Thinner with sermon Not Con formed But Transformed followed by Sunday school at 12 Junior group 6 30 8 Evening service 7 20 topic Vona Hona Detours Senior group 8 45 with study I Am the Bread of Life prayer meeting Wednesday 1 45 Women’s Mission and Aid Friday 2 in church prayer room A church supper for Indies and younger parishioners noted Miss Julia Heenes spoke on Young Women’s work Special music during the hour North Clymer Church holds Sunday school 10 no evening services North Clymer joins special service at Clymer Young People meet 8 30 Mid week Thursday 7 45 Mrs Leo McCann and daughters visiting in Sherrill N Y for a few days Reverend Ralph Findley to preach True Fellowship With God and Way of Salvation at other nearby churches services nightly through May 12 all are welcome }
Fragmentary text describes political or financial issues including relief, financing, rent, and candidate renomination. Mentions open sessions, December timing, and possible appointments or elections. Names, places, and concrete details are largely garbled or missing.
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