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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1939
Page
7
Fragmentary note indicates an 1939 estate matter in Pennsylvania involving legatees and a clerk of court. Names include Eliza and Ward with references to sons and the dece condition, but details are incomplete. The readable text suggests a probate or estate order in a local court.
Fragmentary OCR lists land boundaries and payments, with stray names and numbers. The text mentions Wright Street and Tang fou, B Gillett, a 923 feet measure, a 30 feet land width, a two story garage, and a $500 payment, interspersed with stock quotes and poultry items, yielding an unreadable, inconsistent record.
Ton Cragg leads all district football hopes with unanimous local support if he returns next year. Bob Scott pursues basketball ties with Carry’s setup as winter plans surface. Erie’s Aero Supply and Mendville clubs weigh league shifts amid Tri County Football League dissolution rumors. Mary Sarah Blips, Alabama University cheerleader, gains national attention after entertaining at a Rainbow Room event and toppling for US cheerleader votes.
Hays T. Englert reports a four day season ending with the Gorillas and Indians winning. Bradford High's squad suffered four forfeits due to Ted Huff's ineligibility. Union City gridmen, coach Ralph Vanstone, and several players are noted with upcoming schedules and past seasons. Also mentions former New York Celtics touring, Kane and Warren High rosters, and boxing results in nearby towns.
Tom Cragg a Corry high lineman earned a spot on the Tri-County all star team chosen by coaches. Clyde Dingfelder Beaver captain end made the second team. Meadville secured four berths, Oil City and Titusville two, Franklin one. The all star banquet will be held at the Hotel Corry next week pending speaker arrangements.
Washington reports a plan to place boxing under federal control by creating a dedicated agency to regulate boxing and supervise all championship fights. Rep Ambrose J Kennedy argues a single champion and tax scheme require centralized oversight, though he did not name the man in question.
Lawrence, Kin Nov 21 Dr James Waismills, inventor of basketball, rallied today after a frightful illness. Friends feared for his life but physicians report condition improved somewhat this morning. Earlier he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday night raising alarm among supporters.
City leaders schedule a 7 pm meeting at Uye Franz Furniture Store on First Avenue to discuss forming a City Basketball League this season and possibly securing a local gymnasium for league games. The Raymond Shop team leads the movement with Harold Roberts as manager. all interested are urged to attend.
Pittsburgh dispatch notes Duquesne Dukes under Burt Donelli prepare for a hard game against undefeated Carnegie Tech. Donelli reshuffles backs Merlyn Condit and George Mula to counter Techs defense. Tech stars Francis Dureka and Joe Chadonne return or miss key roles as injuries complicate lineups.
Elmer Dally of Ebensburg Pa re elected for a third three year term as president of the Pennsylvania Sale Baseball Association at a reorganizational meeting. He said a sixth club would be admitted next year and noted Cumberland Md Oil City Pa as potential members.
Cubs take first in the Aero Supply Bowling League with a two games to none victory over the Pirates. Indians drop one game while Anderson posts high 209 average for the eve. Tigers and Glowils split with the Yankees as action continued last night.
Nov 2 Chicago Bears lead NFL in points and yards after 10 games with 250 points and 3666 yards. Packers top defense but Bears set a league record for completed passes, helped by Davey O’Brien’s passing and Pitlspin’s Tagles. Detroit had held the previous title.
Jessie MacMitcnell, an 18-year-old NYU sophomore, becomes youngest fastest miler by winning the 104A cross-country championship. Unbeaten in 21 attempts, MacMitcnell clocked 26.286 for the five mile course, shattering previous marks and securing a top performance in a late season meet.
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