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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
3
Rush intensifies for marriage licenses at Erie
Erie May 6 the rush for PA marriage licenses nears a record peak as May 17 new law requires a physician health report for each applicant. Saturday's 36 applications and this Saturday's 31 reflect heavy weekday filings. Out of state residents from New York and Ohio seek PA licenses to escape stricter laws. Starting May 17 all applicants must present a physician signed report dated within 20 days of filing. Reports must cover health and communicable disease history. licenses not issued without them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Pennsylvania
New York State
Ohio
Meensing
Erle
Robbed of 162 Dollars by Hitch-Hiker in Erie
Ernest H. Struckman, a Chicago salesman, was robbed of 162 dollars by a hitch-hiker who entered his car at a service station in Buffalo after leaving Eugene Meister's. The gun point robbery occurred as they approached the Buffalo outskirts. suspect fled. Police notified in Buffalo and Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Ernest H. Struckman
Chicago
Evie
Struckman
Buffalo
N.Y
Christoph
Eugene Meister
20Th
van Buren Avenue
Lake fishermen strike Whitefish Lake coast in bumper run
Local fishing boats report a major Whitefish run at Whitefish Lake with total catches around 5 and 5 tons over two days. The tug Henry N owned by Henry Newton Irving landed the season’s largest single catch, tipping just over a ton. Desmond Fish Co tug Rowira hauled 1400 pounds today and 1600 pounds yesterday, Allan S owned by Jack Relief brought in 1400 pounds each day, with other boats delivering 700 to 800 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Henry
Allan S
Jack Relief
Corry Man Wins Praise For Police Recognition
Corry resident B V McClintock of 809 West Wayne Street received police praise after reporting a vehicle accident on Peach Street. McClintock followed the law, contacted authorities, and helped locate the car owner after striking a fender while parking. Police traced the incident through the vehicle registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eris
B. V. McClintock
Wayne Street
Corry
Peach Street
Bth
6Th Streets
Meg Clintock
Pennsylvania Relief Rolls Drop to Two-Year Low in April Week
Pennsylvania general assistance fell to a two year low of 189,475 cases involving 979,191 people in the final week of April as state funded rolls declined. Net expenditures totaled 1,861,342 dollars, down 20,020 from the prior week, while 56 applications were filed, 15 fewer than the previous week. Openings and closings of cases showed a net decrease, with 9,613 cases closed and 9,0048 cases opened, the smallest openings in nearly three years, amid shifts in WPA and private employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsyania
WEA
Census figures show gains in North East and Union City
Erie May 6 First completed census returns reveal 1940 counts for North East and Union City. North East numbers total 3 703 as of April 1 1940, a net gain of 33 since 1930. The 1920 tally for North East was 4 670.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
North East
Union City
William J. Franklin
Tionesta Denied State Aid for School Repairs
Tionesta May 6 The Bordage school directors who traveled to Harrisburg to seek state aid for a high school building destroyed last Friday morning were told funds could not be provided It was announced that classes will resume Wednesday using church auditoriums a dining room and a garage showroom for the term ending May 31 Union City's April 1 population 4836 up 48 since 1926 with North East close behind. nearby towns are nearly complete Irantiin noted figures pending release
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tironmsia
Bordage
Harrisburg
Union City
Irantiin
State distributes 1.06 million to Erie County second class townships
Auditor General Warren R. Roberts announced a 1 062 500 distribution from the Motor License Fund to Erie County second class townships for maintenance and repair of roads and bridges. Nearby counties received varying amounts. the funds come from an 8 500 000 appropriation under the May 17 1999 act, with payments following the same per township shares as the March distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren R. Roberts
Clarion
Crawford
Elk
Warren
Fores
McKean
Venango
Young Republicans to Meet in September Convention Planned
Harrisburg May 6 The Young Republicans of Density vania will hold their annual convention September 18 19 to elect officers and finalize plans for the 1940 presidential election Chairman F C Hilton Wyomissing announced the dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Vania
F. C. Hilton
Corry Youth On Trial For Manslaughter In May Term
Corry Pa May 13: MEMVIN SIMILN, a Corry youth, is to be tried for voluntary manslaughter in the death of Leon ard Healey, 54, during an altercation. Smith, arrested by Corry Police Chief Jom D Flan yon, faces possible two day trial opened Monday morning may 13. Prosecution by Assistant District Attorney Damien J McLaughlin. Healey died from a skull fracture after falling on pavement. State seeks to prove the blow caused the fatal injury after an insult to Smith’s sisters sparked the fight. Bond posted by a Corry friend set at 1600. Further May term trials pending, including Predawikel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memvin Similn
Corry
Leonard Healey
Erle
Smith
Damien J. McLaughlin
Jom D. Flanyon
Healey
Brie Coulny
Inler
Emmasses
Daten
Helitel
Joseph Agresti
Uke Wilsoner
Our
Sheffield Adopts Daylight Schedule in Regional Clock Shift
Township supervisors in Sheffield proclaim Daylight Living Time from now until September 25. Marienville votes on adopting the new time, with results announced next Friday. Communities remain on standard time today as surrounding areas consider the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Sheffield
Marienville
Martenville
Ludlow
Tine
Adierita Liver Fat? Gas Pressure Relief Adierika Ad
Adierita cleans out stomach gas causing heart pressure and bloating from constipation. One dose relieves discomfort and helps sleep. Marketed as a drug store remedy with quick action. 1-19
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Adierika
Adierita
Girl Injured In Auto Crash At Ridgway
One person hurt and three cars damaged in two crashes on North Broad Street at midnight Friday. Sarah Stewart of 322 Clarke Road Ridgway in Elk County General Hospital with facial injuries after a collision with a car driven by Anthony Papa of Ridgway. Papa said he was blinded by approaching headlights. A second crash near the Elk Tanning Company laboratory involved John Eckert of St Marys and a parked car. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
Peron
North Broad Street
Sarah Stewart
Clarks Rod
Elk County General Hospital
Stewart
Anthony Papa
Elk Tanning Company
Labarmtory
Papi
John Eckert
St. Mary's
JE. Relsburrow
Erie Youth Wounded Night of Junkyard Theft
A youth named Rewitowski was wounded by a shotgun discharge from a watchman at the Bon Junkers Metal Co salvage yard on Butler Street after he and two companions allegedly attempted to steal from a junk yard. Joseph Jarski, the shooter, said he fired after seeing fleeing youths. the injured youth is hospitalized and may face burglary charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIowrey
Bhlon Junkers Metal Go
Kwltowski
Joseph Jarski
Parade
Burton R. Lah
Jarski
Ing Rewitowski
Ewitowski
Jarsiet
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Young Republicans
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West Palm Beach, Fla
Atlantic Refining Company
White House Milk
Ann Page Spaghetti
Ann Page
Quick Tapioca
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Sunnyfield
Vivian Boswell
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Chesterfield
América
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Corry Drug Company
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Center St
Corry, Pa
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Federal Deporit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D. C
Vorencr Cepater
Getefeld
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