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Fragmentary text mentions hunting youth and a date in 27, with multiple garbled names and places unclear. Hard to determine event, participants, or location from the damaged OCR.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions hunting youth and a date in 27, with multiple garbled names and places unclear. Hard to determine event, participants, or location from the damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a warden and individuals named Ly Wolfe and Mas, with cryptic references to a clock, a trot, and a daughter Pry. The readable portions suggest a local notice or brief item, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain events or specifics.
President Roosevelt approved a government loan of 1,806,000 for 204 homes in Erie. The Harbor Homes project covers 29 acres on Downing Avenue to 18th Street near Brooklyn Avenue, designed for low income families and the local Negro community.
County election coverage notes Benedict predicted about 40,000 voters for the general election before last Tuesday. Reporters later asked for the actual turnout and Benedict adjusted with a lesser figure, reflecting on the primary turnout and other factors.
Erie county hiking board votes to refund 400000 in bonds to cut interest by about 175000 over 10 years. New bonds issued for 10 years mature 1932 with plan to retire remaining debt through sinking fund, aiming for net savings and eventual full retirement of prior indebtedness.
Evangelistic meetings begin Monday evening led by Rev. W. G Shirley from Owasso Mich known as the singing preacher. He plays guitar sings old and favorite songs and is a forceful speaker inviting the public to attend. In related news Governor dames announces Book Week.
Punxsutawney authorities will restore the 9 pm curfew for youths on December 1 after the town hall bell failed and a fire siren will signal curfew each night. The move was proposed by Councilman Negie and involves cooperation with schools and local authorities.
The borough council met with Frank Falconer presiding in Barton’s absence. Engineer Earl Arnold reported the plant at the foot of Davis street has operated successfully for two weeks. WPA supervisor noted 7,180 square feet of concrete walk laid in October. The purchasing committee authorized a new heating stove and purchase of 75 feet of land atop Poplar street from O. B. Mead.
Warnings issued by Golden Rule Club leaders halt a proposed movies promotion. Members urged merchants and professionals to investigate solicitations from strangers before contracting. The Rex theatre declined to participate, and organizers plan to reimburse subscribing merchants as the effort is dropped.
State College Pa November 7 Three outstanding Pennsylvania newspapermen will be initiated into Sigma Delta Chi professional journalism fraternity at the Pennsylvania State College Sunday The journalists are Hugh Wagnan chief of bureau Associated Press Philadelphia Richard A Thornburgh city editor Philadelphia Thunder Philadelphia and Floyd Chalfant publisher Waynesburg Record Herald Ten Penn State students will be enlisted as active members at the aganization meeting said John A Baer Bolivar president of the organization
Harrisburg reports a bipartisan legislative committee studying state redistricting has narrowed options to three plans. Leaders say an agreement may be reached next week if a plan satisfies both parties, with Governor James vowing to call a special session upon approval.
Wesley Judson, 27, once coach at North East High and Thiel College alumnus, was arrested in Novi after two attempted assaults on women on Linden and German streets. Identified by victims, he claimed to be drinking and recalled nothing. Charged with open tenderness and repeated assault, Judson listed 54 Sincplay Avenue and formerly coached Worth East teams, also teaching at East High.
Borough church notices list Sunday services at Columbia church and West Street Creek church with morning and evening worship. Rose McCue of Catholic Charities participates in building repair fundraiser at Columbian Hall. Valemont group involvement noted.
A Nov 7 Randolph crash report lists several youths among the dead and injured after a head on collision near the county line. Brother and friends named include Weiler Barber 20 and Guy Williams 19 from Jonesville, with other local youths injured or missing.
Damaged OCR lists names and addresses of two teenage girls and their parents, with scattered references to guardians and a sheriff. The fragmentary text mentions Leura and Gel Gallo, Mir nd Mie Spencer Jt, and Netcong, Nj, plus unclear guardianship actions and court involvement.
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