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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
6
Wheat tas night was elimi when cloudiness developed and tires rose toward morning, tensions over teacher positions in Kane schools announced this week. Rickert of the Kane schools said more resignations are expected and that a difficult time remains to fill next year’s staff.
A newly issued 3 cent Honorable Discharge Emblem stamp went on sale today at the Corry Post Office though supplies were delayed. YMCA camp periods July 5–19 and July 21–Aug 4 are full, with August 4–14 still having vacancies. interested Gra Club members should contact Secretary Claude W. Shotabarger. Corry Scout leaders reported a net $20,847 from the last paper drive, to be divided between two corps with another magazine drive planned for next month.
A wind whipped blaze that began near a fish store destroyed two thirds of Muramatsu town in Nigata prefecture. About 1400 homes and key buildings including the post office and police station were razed, leaving around 7000 homeless. The fire was unchecked due to water shortages. government sent food and clothing to the destitute.
Corry Oil City Local reports layoffs across Altoona Pitcairn and Conway shops. Altoona works not to be entirely shut down. Railroad says no extra sections will be operated and main express trains merged with regular passenger runs. Passenger service cuts down to 50 percent planned by May 15.
Erie judge L Evans issued tight controls for the Bubna Thomas murder trial set to start next Tuesday. A state police detachment will guard entrances to the main courtroom, no tickets, first come first served, and only adults admitted. Front entrance open, rear closed, no standees, and all in-seat until session ends. Daily schedule 10am to 12:30 lunch, 2 to 4:30 pm. Jury panel prepared if needed as the case aims to wrap by week’s end.
Walter L Hunt age 58 of Corry formerly of Erie and Buffalo died at Corry Hospital at 5 30 this morning after six years of declining health following the death of a son Robert He was born in Garland February 0 1992 and worked as a toolmaker at Aero Supply Mfg Co for 18 years He leaves wife Laura two sons James and Richard a daughter in law Mrs James Hunt a sister Mrs Fred Wayne two brothers Wayne and Robert Hunt and several nieces and nephews Services will be held at Keating Funeral Home with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery The family asks calls and visitors be limited to visiting hours
Moody Bible Institute extension staff member Dr Irwin A Moon producer of the sound on film The God of Creation will show the demonstration at 8 pm Sunday evening May 12 at East Branch Church.
In Washington a crowd filled the Labor Department conference room as President Truman refused to declare a decision on the coal strike. He suggested a potential White House joint conference with Lewis and coal operators but gave no firm stance.
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