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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1942

Page

6

Corry News Briefs Report Local Events And Incidents

Erie area notes include court filings with eleven non support cases, a large domestic relations list, and realty transfers. Police report a street incident with three youths near a Sandstrom property and a patrolman's inquiry into a vandalized alley. Community events feature Poppy Day by VFW Auxiliary, a Rex Theatre charity cal lation for Army Navy Relief, and a farm mechanical judging victory by Ivan Schoenfeldt.

Pilty Leroy Search Henry Beers Union City Louis Russ Gorry

Erie Council Tightens Blackout Law With Fines

Erie May 20. Regulations for residents during the first blackout to be evacuated in the city were added to an ordinance submitted by Mayor Charlie R Barber and approved by council. The ordinance authorizes police fire and auxiliary personnel and air raid wardens to enforce blackout plans and compel compliance. violations can bring fines up to 100 and imprisonment up to 40 days if fines and costs are not paid within 10 days.

Erie Charlie R. Barber Reading Fie Fhe City Sie

Cuba to use voting machines in upcoming elections

Jamestown May 20 Citizens in Cuba about 1000 election districts may cast ballots on machines in James town after a visit by Dr Francisco Dellunde representative of the Province of Santiago de Cuba. He inspected the loan product with Alarie Bailey of the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation and said Cuba could switch from paper ballots once the international situation allows. A congressional committee has passed a bill authorizing machine use. Dellunde noted the war's impact on Cuba and shared impressions of the area.

Jamestown Cuba Francisco Dellunde Provinca of Saniago de Cuba Alarie R. Bailey Automatic Voting Machine Corporation Soo Ss Ins Congressional Committee Ciy Dellunde

Aged Sherman Resident Ottaway Dies After Long Life

Olmer J. Ottaway 81 longtime Sherman resident dies Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Colman He was born July 26 1850 in Mina and lived in the town for 51 years He was active in community affairs and a member of the Community church of Sherman and Give Todge Free and Accepted Masons

Community Church of Sierman Give Todge, Free and Accepted

Thirty Nine Conscientious Objectors to Depart California

Kane May 20 Thirty nine conscientious objectors will be transferred this week from the Red Bridge camp in Santa Barbara for emergency work in the Los Padres National Forest. The call for seasoned men to begin operations at the new location on May 25 was conveyed to the Civilian Public Service camp, with departures by train from Reno as details are cleared, likely Friday or Saturday.

Kane Red Bridge Santa Barbara California Los Padres National Forest Rene

Funeral service for mother of Justice Jackson

The funeral for Mrs. Ling J. Buckle mother of U S Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson was held at Stanley funeral home conducted by former Frewsburg Methodist pastor W Brainard of Sugar Grove Pa. Attended by family friends church groups Rebekah and Grange members. Burial followed at Prewsburg cemetery. Justice and Mrs Jackson arrived from Washington and stayed with his sister Mrs Pearcy Adame in the village.

WB Suns Evine W. ©. Brainard Sugar Grove Frewsbuirs Methodist Church Stanley Funerel Ling J. Buckle Robert Jackson U. S. Supreme Court Cooieties Rebekah Prewsburg Justice

Martin and Ross Win Gubernatorial Races

The report notes Democratic candidates Martin and Ross clinching gubernatorial nominations amid a chaotic scene with potential court action over reapportionment. It mentions Rep. Charles I Paddis facing defeat in a new Washington Allegheny district and reviews nearby special elections where Republican Thomas B Miller led Democrat Daniel J Flood. It also cites Luzerne County judge J Herold Mannery and Osaka Kobe as a major Japanese industrial region producing ships and weapons.

Tackawanns County Charles I, Paddis House Army Affairs Washington-Allegheny Great Furlong Thomas B. Miller Daniel J. Flood J. Herold Mannery Luzerne Plannery

County 10 Expected to Receive Similar Gas Tax Revenue

Erie May 20 County Controller Harvey M Willis predicted that Erie County will not suffer greatly this year from gasoline tax receipts. He noted that downstate counties in rationing areas face more financial difficulties, but locally revenue should be similar to recent years at about 175 dollars. Willis stated that Erie County gets one half share from the state tax on gasoline sold in the county.

Erie Harvey M. Willis Mile County Willis Erle County

Rural sections lead as Davis wins GOP gubernatorial vote

results show James J. Davis defeating Gen Edward Martin two to one in Wayne township and countywide. Ralph Smith narrowly edges Clair Ross in the Democratic race. Gavin dominates in the 20th Pennsylvania district with strong margins in multiple counties including Warren and Venango.

Supreme Court Grover Ladner Superior Court M, Musmanne Clair Rossall Luther Hart James J. Reagan Ralph H. Smith C. P, Bowers Ramsey Black Elmer Kilroy Ay Secretary of Internal Affairs Warren Hess Leo Achterman Congress-at Wim. M F.A. Coolahan Inez B. Peel Congress James F. Lavery State Committee W. Thompson Nellie Vieyra W. A. Tofel Alton W. Cross Allen M. Stearne W. McClenachan John S. Fine J. A. Williams Jos. Stadtfeld John M. Smith WS. Livengood S. Cunningham Ben, Jarrett Albert Dawson M. E. Yurkovsky W. Clyde Harer R. B. Naugle F. F. Truscott Cole James J. Davis Edward Martin Ralph Smith Clair Ross Davis MG Girmingham Jarrett Canson Haror Troutman Congress Gavin Schweitzer T.B Wayne Township Stith Ross Taylor Burris Cross Democratic Thompson Vieyra Totel

Wake Prisoner Marines Included in Promotions

Washington May 20 Captain James Roosevelt son of the president has been selected for temporary promotion to major in the Marine Corps. The list names 910 captains advanced and includes officers believed to be prisoners of war. Among them are Captains Frank Cunningham Tharin and Herbert G Freuler both pilots of the Wake Island marine aviation squadron.

Washington James Roosevelt Marine Marine Corps Torluy Frank Cunningham Tharin D. C Herbert G. Preuler Orinda Calif Frewler Gallant Marine Aviation Squadron Wake Island Henry

Sugar Production and Stock Constraints Mentioned by Officials

A report notes limits on stockpiles and ongoing efforts to manage swollen inventories amid a lightering and supply squeeze. Officials did not disclose details but implied provisions may be made for existing excess sugar inventories built up by merchants. Production is around 4,400,000 tons in the United States.

Clymer Club Hosts Pictures on Bogus Money Night

The Clymer Business Men’s Club held a May dinner at the high school with the America Legion Auxiliary serving. An evening program featured moving pictures on South America and a lesson titled Know Your Money about counterfeit currency. Members voted to keep Friday eve shopping open until 10 PM and close Memorial Day.

GW Lyngie Emoyene Gratats Thitedsy Sventnd Delen Chayinkux Lillian Rustink John Tewinkle Ee Duevnk Lyle Compton Henry Habink Arthur Habink Glen Habink G. A. Tenpas Sam Dunnewold Leigh Willink Edward Wiggers William Grayink Gilbert ‘Ton Irene Ton Joseph McGinnies Crystal Ballroom Jamestown N. Y Marion Gallup Syracuse Helen Beekerink Inns Florida Wassink B. Spitzer Meadville Hey Metheny College Clarence, Jr Business Men's Club Clymer Central School Ladies of the America Legion Auxiliary South America Roy Grayvnk Canada Perry Mead Columbus Harry Ramona Matthew Stormes Clarence Staley Frank Whiteley Garry Henry Rhebergen Buffalo Ivan Rhebergen Fort Niagara William Rhebergen Larry Ardith Harnest Hindsle Edward Gherry Hinsdale Cheny Ger Kay Jacqueline Barbers Goring Elaine Kooman Carol’ Kooman Patty Sandra Goggins Janette Gravink Roberta Bridges Donna Ton Leona Newhouse Norman Donald Eshelman Richard Ten Haker Lwelyn Tegteys Gallup Adice Kearns Carol Ton Ard Eshelman Willams Butley Gail H. Lyke Horndll Edris Newhouse Wilton Duetnie Robert Seblink Helen Beckerink Corry Hospital Waller Senruard Jean Shirley

Reservations for Mead Park Urged and Rules Talked

Mead Park reservations were urged at the monthly meeting of the association. Directors asked parties to reserve the covered table through caretaker A Stennett to avoid conflicts. They voted to put up signs limiting vehicle speed to ten miles an hour and discussed pond sunfish stocking and tennis court construction. Benjamin Franklin was 77 when he negotiated the peace with Great Britain.

Mead Park Regula Wittt A. Stennett

Safety Rules for Auto Pool Warns Chicago Drivers

Chicago May 20 Ten safety rules for auto pools were suggested today by the National Safety Council. The rules urge a definite driving schedule, full but not overloaded cars, no distractions for drivers, no horseplay, proper entry from the right side, well adjusted brakes, careful passing, strict obedience to signs, functioning lights and clean windows, proper tire inflation and rotation, and frequent tire checks. The council stresses cautious driving and notes that a loaded car accelerates more slowly and stops take longer.

Cafe and Conserva Aida

Joy Manufacturing cuts dividend at Franklin Pennsylvania

Franklin Pa May The Joy Manufacturing Company declares a quarterly dividend of 20 cents a share on common stock payable June 15 to holders of record June 1, down from 30 cents. President J D A Morrow cites rising federal taxes as the cause. Tax impact projected at 63 to 80 percent of earnings for the year.

Franklin Joy Manufacturing Company Ursdey J. D. A. Morrow Warnines Congress

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