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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1950
Page
4
A scrambled quiz offers 16 questions about war obligations sobriquets geometry and history. It promises answers on the Classified Page and tests memory with items on currency in Hawaii and Napoleon's exile.
Twenty years ago a barn on Julius Belden’s farm near West Spring Creek burned last night and authorities believe arson caused the blaze. The fire’s glow was visible in Corry as investigators probe staged thefts and other incidents across nearby rural areas.
The funeral for Sarah L Kennelly was conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:20 at Bust Federated Church. Rev George H Murvin and Rev Alva H Claxton officiated with bearers Harold Loveland Dan DeCoux Robert Kennelly and Fred Webber. Interment followed in West Lawn Cemetery. Attendees included family and friends from Jamestown Busti Dewittville and several relatives from Erie Vestal and others.
The article discusses potential Taft Hartley act amendments outlined by Sen. Taft after the November election. He cites three changes: allow government seizure of plants during national emergencies, grant state versus federal precedence on labor shop rules, and shorten federal injunction windows from 80 to 60 days. The piece notes Taft’s belief amendments could pass if pursued.
A fragment notes a mother who sang in the church song service. Pastor Rev Swart is reported to return on Sunday.
Erie man John Willis was found guilty on two counts of operating a gambling place and permitting gambling. Jury deliberated about 20 minutes. Judge Waite postponed sentence and freed Willis on $500 bond. Defense attorney Hosbaugh criticized police efforts against gamblers. Beatrice Knight of Erie was also found guilty of assault and battery.
The funeral service for Mrs. Bessie Northrop of Erie who died at her home Monday was held at 1 PM at the Donald C Burton Funeral Home. Rev. Ivan Hunsberger preached, and burial followed at Hust Branch. She was born in Spring Creek and is survived by her mother Esther Perean Corry, a daughter Edna and two brothers William Peregu and E S Dexter.
Spartansburg notes the Home Economics class in upholstery and refinishing furniture finished under Miss Ruth Brown of the Meadville extension. Twelve ladies completed the course though Mrs Hellker could not finish, later to complete work with others. A Christmas sweets and gift ideas demonstration is planned for Centerville on December 6 at 1 pm. Spartansburg school resumes November 28 after Thanksgiving. senior play concluded with good attendance. Mrs Jeanette Morgan of Huntington, West Virginia visited Mary Sherwood’s home. The Friendly Bunch gathered recently.
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