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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1938
Page
7
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Pitts marks the end of the year with a final sand run by the car club as spectators note the last display of the season. Officials record the dates, standings, and the notable performances by local drivers and sponsors.
May 17 Beaverdam items show Home Economics group meeting May 20 at two, United Brethren Missionary Society banquet May 25 with refreshments by Bagley and Hicks, supper 26 cents. Beaverdam Lawn Cemetery Association annual meeting elected officers Hodge president Cummings VP Lyons treasurer Bagley secretary, directors Bagley, Hodge, Lyons, Cummings, Parkhurst and others. Several social visits and errands cited among local residents.
The record lists numerous visits and hosting events across Wa terford Corry Union City and Wattsburg. Names include Taft Williams Catherine Roach Hazel Marsly Homer Andrews Phyllis Aletha Proctor Mates Bisbee Cummings Marsh Gray Proctor Jones Donation Hill and Akam. Several families shared Sunday dinners and weekend gatherings with relatives and friends.
May 18 report of a primary election clash between Kennedy and Marie Jones factions near Parade Street and 9th. A Kennedy track broadcast claimed Roosevelt urged voting for Tom Kennedy, angering Harle Jones supporters. Guy Freeman, ex WPA Writers Project head, broadcasting in the melee was ordered to desist and the confrontation ended.
In Boston probate court Mrs. Germaine Sawlers testified that her husband had access to 50000 but would allow only one dollar a day for household expenses and refused a china set. She was granted divorces and awarded forty thousand dollars.
On May 18 in Lawrence Park three women were overcome by gas from a faulty pipe near a hot water heater at 1st Newton Avenue. Mrs. Clayton Tanner, 32, was transported to Hamot Hospital in serious condition. her mother Mrs. Mary Tanner and Mrs. Waller Bloom were under care at their homes. Reverend J V Krall, who entered the gas-filled house to shut it off, was only slightly affected.
Wesleyville school board approved a 1938-39 budget of 74 248 dollars and kept the tax rate at 27 mills. Harold Moore noted the board’s action at Wesleyville High School as the three budget divisions and their amounts were outlined: instruction 539 287, operation 6 968, and debt service 22 117. Postman mileage battle notes long carrier career.
In Franklin on May 18 a reported spree of assaults led to the arrest of an 18 year old boy, Paul Fox of Halydyyn Road, held on charges of assault and battery with intent to commit a moral offense. Police say three local women were molested within weeks, the latest early Monday on city steps from Spring Street to Grove Avenue. The suspect allegedly admitted to the acts and awaits arraignment before a local alderman.
In county returns Rodgers and Fitzgerald win congressional seats amid staggered totals. James trailed, while Harris led Lewis in lieutenant governor counts. Early results show Earle strong countywide support, with Mundy and Logue leading their races. The slate list includes Wagner and Gorski incumbents, Wagner and Keuhl contesting state committees, and scattered gains across assembly contests.
Classified notice details multiple bond issues with various dates and numbers, announcing bid procedures. It directs bidders to send certified checks payable to the Treasurer of The City of Corry and notes ordinance authorization by the City Council and Mayor, with bids opening June 6, 1993 and line items including Bond Nos and dates. The document cites Erie County Pennsylvania and lists city officials Porter and Hepler with roles as city clerk and officials involved.
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