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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1939
Page
6
Fragmentary report covers ARAGRAF events including Election Day tensions, savings club payouts, and oil industry figures. Highlights include a $61,384,914 distribution to 14,380,092 savings members, GM stock dividends, and local civic notes from Corry and Erie areas.
State College. Dr Helmut Landsourhe of Penn State says 100 or more earthquakes went unrevealed in Pennsylvania last year because only three seismological observatories exist, far fewer than the seven needed for full records. He urges amateur stations and notes Pittsburgh and California push efforts to expand coverage.
Harrisburg dateline reports the state agriculture department has no horses suitable for shipment to the European War Zone. Dr William Breh from the department says domestic needs outstrip export dreams as war effort curtails breeding for export. Also notes Christmas decorations may be scarcer as many ornaments are German made and wartime supply tightens retailers.
Rufus Suter, a veteran Warren musician and composer of works for stringed instruments, died yesterday at his home. Born January 25, 1875 in Pilsbuen, he lived in Warren for many years. His career included playing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, directing the old Warren Concert Orchestra and the Warren High School orchestra, and later involvement with the Warren Conservatory of Music.
Erie Nov 1 city finances show a small balance at year end 1980 with Finance Director Paul Watson stating funds will cover budgeted items. A potential loan could be needed after January 1 if new tax revenue lags, though this year large taxpayers settled accounts early eliminating the need. Requisitions for next year are due by Wednesday.
Ida Pernwood reports a mother and newborn triplets born in a mountain cabin under primitive conditions. Two girls and a boy survived the rough delivery, aided by neighbor Mrs. Saimpeon and Dr Gwen D. Platt after the family’s first child Wren reached a healthier stage. The scene underscores stark rural isolation and scarce medical access.
Misa Amy Skinner a 49 year old former Fredonia public schools librarian and teacher was located alive in Kentucky after two weeks missing from her sister’s home near Forestville. A message to her brother Herbert Skinner from Charles Higgs of Bay City Mi mid said Higgs would bring her to his Kentucky home. Authorities had feared she drowned in Lake Erie while under observation at Gowanda State Hospital. Miss Skinner also has a Buffalo, New York, brother Robert Skinner.
Chief Clerk Ralph Benedict urged city and county voters to cast ballots early in the upcoming election to ensure full ballot access. He noted many faced delays in the primary due to polling place congestion and said polls would open across the city and county on time and stay open as scheduled.
An advertisement pitches a sales campaign promising valuable prizes for magazine subscriptions. It emphasizes a live, energetic effort by participants and frames popularity as secondary to solid salesmanship, with prize incentives and profit sharing. Call for details and a campaign staff to follow up.
A motion court bid covers a two story frame house and garage on a land block of about 14 615 square feet in the Second Ward Corry Erie County Pa. The sale is to Aaron A Oberman and Mary Oberman at private sale for 25000 dollars to satisfy a decedent's debt with no objections expected. The petition requests court action on Monday December 4 1989. Attorney Walter H Scott represents the petitioner.
Land and hunting context reports Wade Tarter, ex baseball player, recovering from an arm injury after a hunting accident. Readable portions describe deer movement and feeding during a period of exhausted ranges. The text mentions local names and groups Mobilizing to move deer herds and increase feeding.
Pittsburgh November 7 wholesale market notes show slow demand for produce with prices mostly steady. Apples, cabbages, sweet potatoes and lettuce cited with varied regional offers and little movement. Live stock prices steady to lower with hogs, sheep, and cattle reflecting a soft market. dairy butter and eggs listed with modest gains and seasonal adjustments.
Nov 7. Pennsylvania State College conducts pasture management experiments at Montrose for ten years to test grasses and toppers to improve permanent pastures. The project, led by Dr. T M Thowspson, aims to evaluate varied pasture species and fencing plans to enhance forage production and livestock sustenance. POPPY GROWERS ARRESTED IN MONTREAL. Three men jailed for six months for alleged upland form manipulation. The Milkman Likes segment notes poultry trends and local ordinances impacting roosters and hens.
Harrisburg report shows about 190000 Pennsylvanians studying languages this year across Latin French Spanish German Italian and Polish. Latin remains strongest with 90 percent showing interest while French and German grow. enrolment peaks in Hispanic and Slavic classes.
The Beaver squad faced injuries and variable results as the season progressed. Reports highlight key players like Don, Clyde, and Reynolds, with mentions of near losses and a tough schedule. Coaches and fans watched for improvements amid lineup changes and late-season tests.
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