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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1941

Page

8

City Workers Seek 20 Percent Pay Raise in ERSE

City council in a semi weekly session Friday heard a petition for a twenty percent increase in monthly salaries for ERSE workers including police and fire personnel. A joint committee, with Police Officer Edward J. Allen and Captain Charles Wilt among others, urged the raise to offset rising living costs, noting the current police and firemen base salary is 187 dollars monthly with scheduled yearly five dollar increases. The panel plans to discuss the request with Gowfiell Friday and Tuesday.

Milesium Gowfiell Edward J. Allen Dishrman Fire Dept Charles Wilt Edward Runser James Nilgnd Steve Nashmild Joseph Lyrich Earl Quinton Wiliam Bingham Edward Wolf Edward Schaller Harold Ford

Oil City Priest Plans to Retire

The Rev. Father James Fielding, pastor of St. Stephen's Church, Oil City for more than 46 years, will retire. Rev. Father D. B. Walsh of Osceola Mills will take over parish duties. Fielding was ordained at St. Peter's Cathedral, Erie, March 24, 1905, and has led the church since May 1905. the current building was dedicated in 1907. Walsh previously led Stoneboro Catholic Church and the Help of Christians Church in Oil City before moving to Osceola Mills.

Oil City James Fielding St. Stephen's Church Sir Stephen D. B. Walsh Osceola Mills Gordi John Mark Gennon Father Fielding St. Peter's Cathedral Erie

Abandon Fire Company Over Manpower Shortage

Westfield town board on Monday moved to disband the Barcelona fire district and its volunteer fire department citing a shortage of men as a key factor. A resolution, approved after a public hearing called by Barcelona citizens, becomes effective December 31 under supervision of Town Supervisor Lowell B. Watson.

Yyoos eunuiLl Ad—Secene Westfield Town Board Barcelona Fire Distriet Lowell B. Watson Barcelona Ciizens

Death by Own Action Shocks Roseclife Farm Owner

Stanly Spalsbury 84 proprietor of Roseclife Deiry Farm of Twihie ended his life Sunday morning with a high powered rifle. Coroner reports a nervous breakdown caused by overwork and worry, with family strain noted. Police say investigation confirms suicide.

Examinations for Naval Academy November 15

A received report states that the United States Naval Academy examination for appointment will be held in Olean High School and nearby areas on November 15. Reed and other candidates from Allegany and nearby districts are expected to participate and seek admission to the academy.

Naval Academy Wuhetec Represen Halive Danie AL Reed United State Naval Academy SS PiGipolie Olean High Echools Hopre- Reed Ahnte

Clymer PTA Plans Glee Club and Holiday Parade

The Clymer PTA plans a Glee Club for Thursday evening Nov 6 at Central School cafeteria. The town held a masked Halloween parade with about four hundred attendees and seventy five in costume despite rain. Activities include Grange officers elected, Youth Fellowship Day observance, and birthdays celebrated at multiple local events.

Clymer Pta Glee Club Hallowe'en Dairymen’s League Rufus Buink Grange Ross Allen Corry Hospital G. E. Bennett Hanna Gabriel Lewis Chivink PT. A Central School Fidelis Bernie Tecorney Gerrit Timmer Clas Carlyle Neckets Teft Syracuse N.Y Clymer Department Store James Wassin Clifford Legters Leo McCann Gilbert Vander Schaff Arthur Johnson Jamestown Harold Leeters Business Men's Club Priday Nizit Clifford Kooman Clifford Legtars Jey Gravink Wilmer Hodges Lakewood D. J. Charmen Littron Corry Welter Colburn James Gravink Tor Gwendolyn Raymond Miser Orlalal Walford Moore Shirley Lucille Bensink Air and Mes. Flay Gail Williams Huvol ‘Tenhiken Florence Wassiule James TenHaken Air Tha Turfers Janet Tenkuken Buttala Robert. Betlink Rmar Geneva Virghama Tenike Ralph Waavink Mixe ‘Molen Wassink Carlyle Nevker Aid Mya Norman Hogenboom Boohie Priv Ralph Wassink Jess Meerdink Alfred Newhouse Merle Newhouse Treaswer Clifford Keeman Bethel Lutheran Church Ellen Cafieh Esr Meerdink Miu Merle New R. A. Thompson F. A. Spencer Helen Mordoff Dairymyen's League Fo Clymer Central School Hilltop Trio Bome

Clymer School Presents Halloween Themed Assembly

A distinctively varied Etna of an assembly was given on Monday October 27 at Clymer School New Fors Allen of the Reptile Trails at Silver Springs, Ma directed a program featuring live snakes and milking venom. First graders saw a seven foot blacksnake near Durkey City house while other grades showcased beaver chew marks, Halloween drawings and a Health Habits contest. Sixth and seventh grades formed clubs, celebrated Book Week with a room library, and a candy hunt concluded the day with fudge made by students.

Clymer Grange Grange Hall Marsh Sehyelis Sarah Schrens Jay Moore Bien Glem James Gravink Delbert James Warnshnis Treasmere Addie Schurman Everett Leeters Arabia China Brewton Kentucky Jean Selsruers Tene Hoisink Maxine Tegsters Robert Leglers Betty Neckers Winifred Rhebergen Robert Wassink Roy Gravink Winifred Rheibergen Betty Neakers Tema ‘Tewinkle Bessie VanErden Deleo Gravink Viola Tewinkle William Wiggers Wilton Schtuers Fred Rhebergen Carlyle Neckers El 8 Tesday Henry Tenpas Coopersville Micky More Howevers Paul Meerdin Corry Howard Lesters James TeeHaken James Grayvnk Kenneth Kooman Neckers Ruts Brink Clymer School New Fors Allen Silver Springs Everglades Allen Durkey City HulloWe'tn Philelip Gravink Tw Grate Woost Jennie Wee Dunes Georgia Tie Puolly Willis van Burrien Donald TeCillver Hallowe'en New York State John Greenleaf Whittier Crsde Shirley Schruer Ralph Roush Audrey Bengink Betty White James Thompson Kathryn Groters Jatmox Thompson

Three Drunks and a Duck Too Much Divorce Divides Erie Court

In Erie County Novembers, Judge Miles seven granted divorces amid drunken testimony. A wife described years of assaults by her husband, who struck her and threatened harm. The scene included drunken companions and a barroom brawl as the judge granted the separation.

Erie Cawn Ty Court Dudge Miles Reitts Hyelyn Leonard Garman Star Fuzigldo Leonard Slit Pripberts Adi W. Trieberst Hauser Corry Ingwald

Bulletin board committee gathers global weather posters

The Bulletin board committee with Robert VanBarden, director, collects pictures showing weather and climatic conditions worldwide. Library displays original eighth grade art posters for Book Week while Home Economics class assesses mail order catalogs and compares item descriptions and prices.

Bulletin Board Committee Robert VanBarden Ibrary

Hunt Fiend at Erie Following Three Attacks

A baffling Erie incident left three victims in a sequence of attacks. Police reported a suspect described as a five year old boy with a slim build, light complexion, and a grey felt hat. Witnesses said the assailant stalked the area before fleeing as officers searched the neighborhood.

Erie Sox Jiollee Benay

Unclear OCR Item at University Event

Fragmentary report notes an incident involving a vehicle near a university location with unclear details and missing names or outcomes. The readable text suggests a struck vehicle scenario but lacks concrete dates, people, or organizations to confirm specifics.

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