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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1939
Page
2
Campbell's soup sale at Wilcox Grocery. Thanksgiving birds urged early. Church youth meeting. hospital patient returns home. Local accidents and fires report power outages from high winds. Voting results show Robinson winning register and recorder seat. Community events include charity meetings, bingo, and hardware ads.
A 17 year old senior from a local high school died following injuries suffered during a football game in Wheeling. Authorities report the incident occurred after a hard tackle and the boy was transported to a hospital where he later succumbed.
Bari Beckerink of Glymer, Y. was taken home from Corry hospital after treatment. Mrs. Francis Spencer of Glymer, N. also moved from Sorry Hospital to her home. The Rex at Corry showed The Old Maid with Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins last night, with a repeat tonight. The Golden Links class of the Methodist church will meet tomorrow at 10 at Mrs. Frank Lillie’s, 986 Gast Pleasant. Sclota Community Aid plans Thursday meeting at Arthur Miller’s home. large attendance urged.
Mrs Evelyn Akar wife of Geoff C Akam of South Center Street died at Corry Hospital from childbirth complications after a surgical operation. She was active in local church groups and a 1916 Minford High School graduate who moved toCorry five years ago. Survived by husband, parents, three sisters and extended family. Funeral at United Brethren church after family service at the late home.
Funeral services for John Gaffney of West Church Street were held at St Thomas' Church at 9:30 this morning, conducted by Rev. Francis J. Graves. Bearers included Frank Maloney and James Maloney. Interment followed in St Thomas Cemetery. Relatives from out of town included Mr and Mrs Ray Sears and George Kent of Buffalo and Kenneth Williams of Titusville.
Mrs Charles Skinner, 23, of Gould Street, was rushed to Garry hospital Saturday evening after exposure to Dolson poison. She improved over the weekend and recovery is now expected, with transfer to the local institution noted shortly before 6 pm.
Campaign officials pledge impartiality in a contest where hundreds of details are managed by experienced staff. The Evening Jom Wal office at 2 North Center Street will operate daily in the evenings to explain details, with votes counted on collected payments from subscribers.
Campaign workers push back subscriptions and renewals to earn bonus ballots before November 17. Contestants collect arrears and new subscriptions to boost votes, with new subscriptions earning more votes than renewals. Agents plan a systematic outreach across the trading area to maximize subscriptions and ballots.
In a Punxsutawney incident, a masked man entered a pool room and demanded money from clerk Clarence. John Lyle and accomplice fled after Lyle fought back, while the intruder demanded the cash and threatened violence before escaping with a partial cash haul. Police investigation continues in the town of Sykesville area.
A fragmented report notes a youth from Erie near Myrtle Street was struck by an automobile. Captain James turned over a warrant this afternoon for coroner review. A coroner’s inquest tone suggests determination of fault remains unclear.
Fragmentary text suggests coverage of a player named George King linked to Toledo. The readable portion hints at statistical highlights or a profile, but details remain unclear. Further context would be needed to produce a complete, accurate summary.
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