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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1939

Page

3

Strong Will Over Million Filed At Erie

Thora Scott Ronalds daughter of the late Thore Scott Strong dies in Erie after heart attack. Probate records name her as sole beneficiary. estate valued at about 1.2 million with 200000 in real property. John S Owen of New York named executor but deceased. two administrators appointed: Charles J. Rodarmar and Grand Trust Co of Philadelphia. Relatives include Mrs Summer Welles of Washington D. C. and other details note state residency and marital history.

Erie Thora Scott Ronalds Thore Scott Strong Carlton King Reid John S Owen New Thom Scott-Strong Annie Wainwright Scott Strong Charles Strong Summer Welles Washington, D State Street Reginald Ronalls New York City

Quarles Outpoints Spiegal In Eight-Round Bout

United Press reports Normen Quarles of Richmond Virginia outpointed Tommy Spiegal of Uniontown Pennsylvania over eight rounds at Broadway Arena. Earlier Kogan of New Haven stopped Angela Cali of Scranton in the first round.

United Press New York Normen Quarles Fichmoni Pommy Spleal Uniontown Broadway Arena Kogan New Haven Conn Angela Cali Scranton

Erie County Voter Roll Purge Shrinks Registration

Erie County faces a purge that could trim about 3,100 voters from an 86,000 name registry as census canvassing targets registrations of deceased, moved, or relocated residents. The effort, led by County Registrar Scott Way, reviews roughly 6,000 cards with 49,000 remaining. The June 1 cutoff governs eligibility for September primaries and general elections, with party balance shifting after a 1938-40 Democratic gain.

Hitue Fyle County Chive Couunty Scott Way Erie County Court House Republican Party Erie Mio Republicn Party Pennsylvania Call Myimbiel Ely Brie Way T. V. Law Robert Rickenbroite Donald Green Kumunil Isesiorek S. Shinley Sehwartz

Franklin School Tax to Remain 17 Mills

Franklin May 3 The Franklin school tax levy for 1989 will remain the same at 17 mills on the unseated valuation of real estate with a $3 per capita personal tax. The school board tentatively adopted a budget for the 1989-90 school year, estimated expenditures at $199,503, and mandated a public inspection period of 20 days before formal adoption.

Franklin Frankln Bony Uke Singihe Ana Wiuch Iista Lye

Strikers Riot At Plant During Morning Walkout

Strikers at the Easy plant rioted during a walkout, entering the building as police dispersed persistent pickets. Reported tear gas was used and police baton strikes occurred. Oswald Tenewall of Jamestown was arrested on a charge as the scene unfolded.

Page One Inyo Oswald Tenewall Jamestown W. C United Purnitive Workers Pen Chung

Prevent Woman From Cashing Bonds In Erie

The Department of Public Assistance obtained a preliminary injunction from Judge J. O'Waite restraining Mrs. Josephine Sarbak from removing any portion of the 8775 she deposited in the postal savings account. The injunction follows a petition by attorney William B. Wastabaugh for the department, alleging Sarbak had illicitly accepted state money while having her own funds as support.

Erie Department O Public Assistance J. O' Waite Josephine Sarbak East 13Th Street William B. Wastabaugh Sar

Improvement Request For Lake Pleasant Road Trip

May 20 petitions presented to the county commissioners seek to widen and improve a 10 mile stretch of Lake Pleasant Road from Millcreek township to US Routes 8 at Arbuckle PA. The petition notes the current gravel road is heavily traveled, especially in winter, and needs strengthening and maintenance.

Millcreek Township Arbuckle Tytassabh

Loot small in Erie breakins but loss heavy

Three youths aged 19 to 21 were arrested after a spate of gas station burglaries in Erie over the past week. Officers say approximately $200 in loot and about $2,000 in property damage to stations and vehicles resulted. Suspects named Ray mond Szpara, Asi steely Jo seph Wesolawsisi, and Peli Zabornwail.

Erie Hyely Raymond Szpara Asi Steely Joseph Wesolawsisi Ust 21St Street Peli Zabornwail East 19Th Street Trin

Funeral Rites for Mrs Jennie Hargrove

Purepa services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock for the Braekes Kew Ing chanel in mém bry of Mrs Jennie H Hargove of Carry R D 1 who passed away Saturday morning after an illness of many years. Reverend Gilbert L Boyd officiated at the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in Fine Grove cemetery with pallbearers Dell Fralick Arthur Lindstrom Oscar Lindstrom Axel Swanson Than Gates and Cher Seou. A number of neighbors, relatives and friends from Concord township and the vicinity of Corry attended the services.

Purepa Ronaudeu Settyrnoon Braekes-Kew Than Gates Chir Seou Tela Yd Frien Cocord Corry

Photographer becomes cookbook flair in Cleveland tale

Jess Crosby, a seasoned professional photographer, shifts from portraits of figures like Rachmaninoff to culinary photography. He notes the day is about cooking rather than cameras as he embraces a new creative direction in the Cleveland scene.

Cleveland Jess Crosby Mae Rachmaninoff Schumann-Heini Cnok

Gas Station Burglaries Probe by City Detectives

City detectives and county officers, working with the district attorney, conducted an extended investigation at Lawrence Park to end a record string of gas station burglaries. Officials labored through day and night to curb the spate of thefts.

Cty Lawrence Park Ofice Brealths

Finish Work on Dirt Streets Oiling Urged

Spring progress on city dirt streets nears completion as Street Director Stanley H Nichols urges property owners with streets fronting their premises to oil and advance improvements at the earliest possible moment to avoid washout damage.

Streets Nichols Stanley H. Nichols Nichols

May boost Kane school tax by one mill

Kane school board members met after a May meeting at Kane High School to discuss revenue changes. They decided to borrow as needed and seek state assistance to cover a larger budget increase for the coming year, amid discussions of raising taxes to support schools.

Kane Befwallon Kame High School Tor Me

Board celebrates street improvements near schools

The Board of Education recently praised efforts to improve street conditions around neighborhoods and schools. The plan includes a program for safer routes and better access, with several districts slated for work this year.

Board of Education

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Register. of Wills Quarles Tommy Spiegal Lake Pleasant Trio Jennie Hargrove THE Bracken-Keating Company Morticians North Center Chesterfield Gary Mannish Naturals F. C. Chapin & Sons Maytag Rear’s Furniture Store
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