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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1939
Page
6
The Automobiles Manufacturers Association says car retailing rose 48 percent over 1938, with 202,798 units delivered in the period. Across the economy, WPA and relief programs show increased activity while grocers and markets report unusually heavy business ahead of Thanksgiving. Local officials note store hours and municipal actions as communities prep for the holiday.
Funeral services for Mrs Louia Dewey of Columbus were held at St Patricks church with Rev Ward Wagner officiating. Burial followed at Dewey family plot with many relatives and friends in attendance. The service honored the late Louia Dewey and remembered her long life and family ties across New York and nearby communities.
In Waulas Texas on November 2 Pretty Gorinne Maddox killed Attorney Brook Corti with a pistol. He died from the back shots while manning a balcony reading a poem to his dying ally. A telegraph company delivery was arranged for the poem.
An old newspaper classifieds blurb outlines cheap rates for want ads with per line and consecutive insertion discounts. It notes a minimum of three insertions and promotes connecting readers with the latest needs or services, suggesting fair wages for housewives or businessmen testing these ads.
Senate Minority Leader proposes a three point farm program to win western states and back a Republican presidential bid. He urges inclusion of public domain reforms, price and tax changes, and forest land policies to broaden support and stimulate agriculture.
London reports indicate Allied forces plan seizure of Nal exports as part of broader wartime measures. Amid confusion, aviation activity spiked with German aircraft downed near the northwest coast and English towns braced for possible further raids.
A 1938 Milwaukee feature extols the want ad as the world’s greatest market of services and things. It declares the ad as an indispensable, universal medium born from people’s needs, serving all ages and professions without creed, promising vast reach and daily impact.
Short, clustered ad copy lists dining spots in Sherman New York area. Mentions Laft-A-Day-EAT Reed's Coffin Shop Letha Mi Red Carl & Joh plate lunches soups pies chili and other fare. Also references Keystone Restaurant Phoenix Hotel and Greyhouse Post House with dine and dance and drive out after the show.
In re the estate of Poresi L Keister deceased Elza beth Swarls executrix petitions for an order of sale of real estate in Corry Second Ward Erie County Pa describing a 4615 square foot parcel with a two story frame house and garage listed for private sale at 3500 dollars to Aaron E Obermman and Mary Oberman. If no objections the petition may be granted on December 4 1999 in Motion Court.
United Press reports slow demand on the Pittsburgh wholesale produce market with varied prices for apples cabbage lettuce and potatoes and tight ranges for russets and other items. Livestock shows salable cattle hogs and sheep with mixed quotes and steady poultry and turkey offerings amid a broad market mix across regional exchanges.
In a crowded winter prep scene, Gragg leads a struggling Marys team as the county races see shifting rosters and coaching moves. The piece threads through fielded lineups, standout players like Haye and Bill Hillman, and local prep contrasts with broader prep football aims. It notes postponements, a pivotal season, and various names tied to district performance.
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