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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1939
Page
3
Pennsylvania general assistance rolls dropped by 819 cases in the week ending November 18, with total cases numbered around 217,010 (636,048 persons). Private employment gains and WPA activity offset some losses, but overall WPA curtailment and job losses reduced the rolls by about 1,698 cases (7,592 persons) in the period.
The county commissioners and assessors reexamine property valuations amid protests over 1938 and 1999 triennial assessments. Officials maintain current figures reflect fair market value, while owners contend assessments are too high or misaligned with actual values.
The letter urges Cory to test parking meters arguing they save gasoline time and wear. It cites trials in towns like Warren Greenville and Butler, noting meters’ revenue share to the city and potential removal at end of trial if unfavorable. It urges dealing with a responsible company and claims meters cost taxpayers nothing during the trial.
Jamestown Nov 27 A 4 year old boy Lawrence Gleason resided near Billynton Kennedy Route 62 was found dead along the highway by his wife after he failed to return home Saturday night Coroner Samuel T Bowers investigates An accompanying report states Roy Thomas 32 of Kennedy said his car struck something on the highway after midnight and he investigated but found nothing The authorities note a taxi taxpayer angle and a Boston police display of a Jolly Roger in connection with a traffic fatality case.
The new ice skating pavilion at Wildest Park Ludlow opens Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock. The all stone structure sits beside the wooden winterized tennis courts and includes a large fireplace, kitchen with stoves, a refrigerator, tables and benches. It is wired for electricity and has a cement floor for skaters to change skates and warm up. The pavilion will be enclosed in winter and open all summer. Also notes a 95 year old Bozeman resident, F A Girton, as great grandfather in a local family line.
Columbus Grange will elect officers Tuesday evening at the OT Hall as members are urged to attend. Thanksgiving guests include Mr and Mrs Leonard Stocktor e and families, Mrs Bertigaekian and family, and many local households sharing meals and visits over the holiday weekend.
In the Sixth ward, voters elected Al Neubeck constable by a three vote margin over Thomas Fuhrman after a county recount. Chief Clerk Ralph Benedict and Grover Weigle oversaw the inspection of two voting machines to verify the results with no errors found in the recount.
Reported Thanksgiving scenes list numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jack volle, Mr. and Mrs. I A Anderson, and families from Warred Jamestown Corry and Gary. Remarks note Mrs. Davis improving health. The second item notes Japan worried by rising department store luxury sales, challenging thrift campaigns.
Erie November 27 Threats to destroy the Griffin plant were alleged to have been made by Labor Organizer Clarence Irwin during a riot incitement trial for seven former Griffin Manufacturing Co employees and SWOC district rep Harry W. Albus. Albus testified about plans to “take the Griffin plant apart brick by brick” and claimed related shipments of nitroglucose and miners were discussed. the disclosure startled the crowded courtroom and drew orders from Judge George H. Rowley.
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