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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1951

Page

4

Erie Hearing Set On Phone Rates And Milk Prices

Erie officials plan two hearings to challenge Pennsylvania Telephone rate hikes, one in Erie and one in Franklin, aiming for June 1. Mayor Pulling also orders a protest letter drafted against the penny a quart milk price increase approved by the State Milk Control Commission.

Erie Henry Jeffs Pennsylvania Telephone Corp Franklin Jefts State Milk Control Commission Clairente Pulling Gene Graney

Budget notes capital outlay and emergency reserve

The budget includes capital outlay allocations of 34000 and 40550 for projects. A capital outlay reserve will be placed in a savings account earning interest and used only on emergencies.

FIGHT FAMILIES HOMELESS AFTER JAMESTOWN FIRE

Jamestown fire evacuates at least eight families in a three alarm blaze at Noah's Ark and Fashion Clothes. Firefighters kept flames from Brooklyn Square. no injuries reported. Mayor Stroth and city council members assisted in securing temporary shelter. Blaze began in a rear rubbish bin. alarm raised at 12:25 a.m.

Jamestown Noah's Ark Brooklyn Square Samuel A. Stroth Sev Flemen

Fire destroys Jamestown Paint and Varnish Co main building

A Jamestown Paint and Varnish Co building was destroyed by fire and explosions yesterday in Jamestown Pennsylvania with an estimated loss of 125000 dollars. The blaze started on the second floor after hours, origin undetermined, and several blast events rattled paint cans and machinery for blocks. No injuries were reported.

Jamestown Jamestown Paint and Varnish Co

Fifteen Russians Sail For Home Without Luggage

Fifteen Russians left for home on the liner America after AFL shipworkers refused to load their boxed goods. Per14 crates remained on the pier and some travelers described as Soviet officials and UN delegates carried their own luggage. A US Lines official pledged to ship the crates later. Gene Sampson, a union delegate, cracked a quip with a Soviet coastal official.

New York AFL Longshieremen America United Nations Amerria United States Lines Gene Sampson

Lid on all gambling in Chautauqua county says DA

Mayville May 9 District Attorney Edwin G OConnor announced a statewide clamp on gambling in Chautauqua county noting the area is lighter than a drum and any gambler will be knocked off He said no grand jury investigation is warranted at this time and reported bookie activity in Jamestown is cooling with phone lines to bookie fronts cut and only two teletypes left operational He added there are no pinball machines of the nine ball type and very few of the five ball type.

D. A Mayville Chautauqua County Edwin G. O'Connor O'Connor Eaid Jamestown Ian Dunkin Sheriff's Department Fme

Spring Creek Items Of Interest

The Eagles Aid Society of the Congregational Church held its May meeting at the home of Mrs. F C Kaiterlin with Mrs H L Johnson and Mrs Jordan Gale assisting. A book review on missions was given by Mrs J Donald Watson of Corry. Plans for a mother daughter banquet were made to be held at the Community House this Thursday at 6 o’clock. Tickets available from the committee. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Spring Creek Eagles’ Aid Society The Congregational Church F.C. Kaiterlin H. L. Johnson Jordan Gale J. Donald Watson Corry Don McKay Sheffield J.B. McKay B. T. Porter Lois Jane Lois Sickler A. B. Porter Viel Taylor Garland Pearl Woodard G. W. Donaldson P. V. Kafferlin F. C. Kafferlin L. Mason Jamestown Nelis Ploss Union City Fred Smith C. L. Mason Everett , Greeley Erie J. E. McKay Jennie Herman Cecl Davis Meadville Warren J. B. McKay Roy Sitler Frewsburg Agnes Davis L. B. Morton

Weekend Visits Across Multiple Families Reported

John Donaldson and relatives spent the weekend with his parents in Greenville while nephew and in laws from Warren North Warren Erie and Columbus visited various local households. Other guests included Dr. and Mrs. Cowan of Wheeling and Elmer Tripp and daughters with Mr and Mrs Charles Tripp.

John Donaldson Greenville L. R. Donaldson K. H. Whaley North Waren James H. Sickler Olive Kent Warren C. H. Damon Jimmy Markham Erie Lois Sickler Elmer Tripp Columbus Charles ‘Tripp Robert Cowan Wheeling W. Va Richard Morten Tommy Jamestown W. L. Henry H. L. Johnson George Warner Port Allegany Phil Peabody Kane George Koestrier

Franklin Drops Amusement Tax

The Franklin school board adopted the tentative budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1. It maintains a 35 mill real estate levy and 9.5 per capita tax, but will drop amusement taxes. The budget total is $501,600 in appropriations and receipts, with operating and debt service estimated at $661,050. Public inspection lasts 30 days before final adoption.

Franklin Frankln

Corry Visitors and Local Chickenpox Report

Corry residents My Howard Heinrich and Mrs. Howard Heinrich visited W. J. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Maxwell while wintering in Florida. They head to East Aurora after their stay. Township school teachers report several cases of chicken pox among pupils.

Corry W. J. Henry Howard Heinrich Florida W. C. Maxwell East Aurora

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