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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1939
Page
2
A fragmented list shows various grocery prices including chocolate 13 cents, peanut butter jar 24-02, Waldorf toilet paper 21 cents, Fairy soap three bars, and Camry soap 19 units. Mentions of bottles, bites, and other items appear without clear context or dates.
Meadville area report notes dairymen spend large sums on stock tonics and proprietary feeds marketed as cures for breeding issues. Many products lack proven benefit while some contain minerals. experts warn most have little effect on cattle.
Paul R. Miller, Knie-high school principal, announced night school courses beginning about December 1. Tentative classes include elementary typing, shorthand, woodworking and mechanical drawing, men and women's physical education. If enough interest arises, more subjects could start.
Campaign offers special prizes for entries and reporters who generate four or more weekly subscriptions. A ten percent commission on all money turned in makes the effort worthwhile. Read the paper for tips on winning votes, promoting the campaign, and maintaining weekly totals to earn the top prizes.
United Press reports the Feilel bond issue referendum for New Jersey totaled 319,991 votes in favor and 266 against, from 2,623 wards and 3,602 districts, signaling adoption in a statewide turnout. The $21 million relief bond measure proceeds to fund state projects per the election results.
In Philadelphia a three judge court sentenced 86 year old Samuel Sortino to life imprisonment for his role in the murder-for-insurance plot connected to Rafaelo Carpso, a cripple, with authorities stating the scheme was planned and carried out within the city. The case ties to broader insurance crime rings and marks a high profile outcome in local crime reporting.
Republicans won a 3 to 1 margin in Concord Township with 208 voters. Dell Darling led county commissioner with 155 votes while Glenn Ghelton had 166 for Supervisor. Numerous judicial and local posts listed with vote totals for Goodrich Patterson Plannery Hirt Carney etc.
Irene Mullen is named treasurer amid local elections. Evans carried four wards, Darling led county contests with 1893 votes, Schiuran the Republican incumbent tallied 1110, while Flatley trailed. City totals showed Republican gains in several contests including Supreme Court and Superior Court races.
Corry voters tallied 2929 in the off year election, about 600 more than the September primary. Precinct breakdown shows first ward 236 in the first precinct, 501 in the second ward, 305 in the third precinct, and unclear figures for the fourth ward. Several named officials including County Treasurer Hancock and Recorder Kalyelnge appear with vote counts.
California and Ohio voters joined a slate of mayoral races and other local contests. Notable results include Detroit where Edward J Jeffries Jr won with party support, San Francisco where Angela Rossi was reelected, Salt Lake City where Ab Jenkins won by 12 votes, Cleveland where Mayor Harold H Burton was reelected, and Bridgeport where Jasper McLevy secured a fourth term as Socialist mayor.
OCR text fragments show party names and vote numbers for a local election. Mentions include Republicans, John DeCity, Claud, Charles, and mayor Thomas with a 372 majority. Also references to judges, inspectors, and various cities like Olean and North Harmor amid unclear context.
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