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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1939
Page
6
A would-be thief tried to steal a Proline from Joan Haat Givipe’s car at the Wileh Vocational School where he was attending last evening. The culprits fled as gas siphoning was interrupted by motorists.
Harrisburg Nov 17 The Public Utility Commission announced that 461 utilities failed to file their annual reports for the year ending December 31 1938, with hearings planned for 21 others and more sessions scheduled. The delinquent list includes six water firms five natural gas companies 16 telephone outfits one aircraft concern one service firm two freight carriers 18 truckers and six passenger and freight carriers. The commission had mailed forms with a March 1 1939 deadline and warned that noncompliance could violate the Public Utility Law and risk revocation of certificates of public convenience.
Funeral services for former Brooks Hill resident Howard Walker of Spring Creek Township will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM at the funeral parlors. He died early this week in Willoughby Ohio after living in Spring Creek R D 1 until about five years ago when he moved to Willoughby. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Funeral services for Corry resident John J Gordon were held Thursday at 1 00 pm from the Nall at 119 Weight Street. Rev Gilbert L Boyd officiated. Bearers included John War, Paul Meehink, A M Lite and Stanley Johnson. Committal at Pine Grove cemetery Ridgway with bearers Charles Shules Galvin Decker A a Berger Jess Hayes William Johnson and Ed Syard Gordon. Attendees included Mrs Dwelyo Gordon and son John Miss Mildred Decker Mrs Dill Decker Charlie Shuss and Mr and Mrs John Gordon Sr of Pittsburgh among others.
The Rev Hook announces Sunday services at several district churches. West Spring Creek church schedules Sunday School at 9 30, preaching at 11, with Rev Hook delivering the morning message. Evening sermon by Mrs Hook. Harbor Hall hosts a gospel service at 4 pm with instrumental music and gospel singing. Topic: What Shall Come to Pass Hereafter from Daniel 2 29.
Ridgway council approves a 40000 loan and increases bonded indebtedness to 44006 to manage new debt. The panel also considers selling 820000 of bonds at an adjourned session. Citizens request sewer walls along Galia Creek to stem flood damage. matter sent to committee for investigation and report.
Erie November term indictments allege 12 men aided and participated in riot during the Griffin Manufacturing strike. Grand jury returned the charges Thursday. prosecutions led by District Attorney Martinmer Graham with Benjamin Siegel assisting SWOC sitters from Pittsburgh. Jury selection began after filing.
Meadville Pa Monroe Eric pleaded guilty to false impersonation of an enforcement official. Authorities say he was arrested after attempting to impersonate a liquor inspector at a nearby tavern. Bond set at 1000 dollars. he remained jailed pending sentencing.
The Campbell family expresses sincere appreciation to relatives neighbors and friends who extended sympathy or assisted during the recent bereavement following the death of Mrs Evelyn Akam eel C Akan.
Pittsburgh markets show moderate demand on wholesale produce with apples and cabbage around steady, various onion and potato prices noted. In New York trading, stocks edge up with Armour preferred and several major issues hitting new highs as buyers show selective interest amid cautious turnover.
fragmentary OCR notes reference a grid season and local venues including Rockens, Slippery Rack, and Beaver place with scattered names such as Thompson, Greenvis, Warren, Grove, and Jones. Content is garbled with many nonstandard spellings and place names, unclear events or outcomes.
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