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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1939
Page
2
A jumble of notices and brief items from Oil City area including arrests and court actions, local business ads, and upcoming events. People named include Elmer Tracy and Joseph Gratkowski, with mentions of Thiel college dorm plans, Legion bingo, and Memorial Day ceremonies.
United Press reports a Pennsylvania Economy League survey shows 6000 meters in 12 cities and 8 boroughs yield monthly receipts from $1 in Carnegie to $12 in Harrisburg, primarily for traffic control and easing police workload.
Report notes that the castor oil plant is native to India. Details emphasize its botanical origin and regional association within Indian flora.
Mrs. Elsie Kennedy, 82, a longtime Corry resident, died at Corry hospital after a fall at her home on May 9. She had been ill for some time, with the injury hastening her decline. Survived by three daughters, two sons, nine grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral arrangements set at the Tate home and United Brethren church. Burial in Brie Grove cemetery.
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets claim quick relief for headaches dizziness and pains caused by kidneys not filtering wastes. They are advertised as effective and harmless with comfort, recommending Golden Lax Tablets for constipation and urging purchase at drug stores.
In Philadelphia on May 2, Senator James J. Davis denounced U S failure to recognize disabled veterans and dependents as a national flag race. He said those who sacrificed life and limb should come first in rightful claims upon the nation during the Disabled American Veterans of the World War ninth annual state convention.
May 20 report from New York describes patrolman William Christian arresting Bil Robinson, a celebrated dancer, after a man viewing an animated sign failed to move on and appeared well dressed. Police at the precinct learned the detainee was the well-known dancer.
George Niedbala of Plum township is jailed in Venango County on charges tied to violating state liquor and firearms laws after an arrest Thursday afternoon. Bail set at 2500 dollars. Also noted is a theater break in Port Allegheny where about 20 dollars in change was stolen and a Burt Post envelope with funds left untouched. Phyllis Sanderson named Falconer High School valedictorian for 1939. Slyde Reynolds, a Warren County jail inmate known for pranks, was granted kitchen access and then left, receiving thirty days for disturbing the peace.
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