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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1939
Page
3
Pennsylvania general assistance rolls dropped by 2503 cases to 14503 persons in the week ending May 20 due to gains in private employment and coal mine reopenings. Unemployment compensation reductions and WPA shifts also influenced the change, with 7896 benefit applications filed that week. A burn accident injured Einar Johnson of Jamestown when gasoline in a bathtub exploded.
Two people were killed and four injured in two automobile accidents on Route 5 near Westfield over the weekend. Investigations by police and Coroner William B. Carndall continued. A 28 year old man, Leonard Butt of 657 Brandes Street, Eric, was killed when his car side swiped a truck on Route 6 near Barcelna around 5 a.m. A 16 year old girl, Pearl Parkhurst of Washington Avenue, Mayville, died when her car collided with trolley truck driven by Charles C. Stewart of Buffalo at the Route 5 and Route 17 intersection near Barcelna just before 11 p.m. Saturday.
Mrs Anna Frie seman of Gerry and York street dies at St Marys hospital Niagara Falls New York after a two week illness. Survived by daughter and granddaughter and a niece Mrs Cleve Damien of Spring Creek. Funeral services held at 3 30 pm with burial in Jens family plot Oakwood Cemetery Niagara Falls.
Corry resident James M. Liddy 52 died Saturday at Corry hospital after a 32 year railroad career with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Born in Oil City he is survived by four brothers. Funeral services are Wednesday at 9 am from St Elizabeth's Church with interment at St Thomas cemetery.
Sealed proposals for coal classroom supplies desks installation of toilets and urinals will be received at the Corry Pennsylvanias School District office in the Library Building until 8 p m on Monday June 12 1938. Specifications are available from the Secretary. The Board may reject oral bids or waive defects. Clarence E Shoop Secretary.
The Golden Rule Club will hold its regular monthly dinner meeting at Wayne Valley U. B church north of Beaverdam this evening at 6 30. President Frank Whiteley says the session will focus on club activities and future plans.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis will be at ringside in Pittsburgh tonight for the main ten round bout at Hickey Park arena. Dave Clark of Detroit faces Al Gainer of New Haven in the lightweight contest.
Warren May 29 former Warren dentist Dr Norman Stewart will plead guilty to murdering his wife and one year old son. Prosecutors say he killed them in June 1985 after returning to Pittsburgh from Florida and later surrendered. He will enter the plea June 12 before Judge W A Dilivch with four appointed attorneys and psychiatrists who examined him.
Hadeway May 28. A poultry breeding farm started in 1983 with 18 white Plymouth Rock fowls and grew into one of the largest hatcheries in this section. The Beckman Poultry Breeding Farm on the Morton End Road near Ridgway is owned and operated by Arthur F. Bellman who has studied the industry and expanded operations rapidly.
Gentle home remedy urging relief for tired feet through San-Cura Ointment for cracks and irritation and a warm bath with San-Cura Soap. Available at druggists.
Whitsunday or the festival of Pentecost was observed in several churches with special services. The festival marks the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the world and may derive from White Sunday. Ancient Jewish origins link Pentecost to the Feast of Weeks, with white garments worn by candidates in early Christian rites.
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