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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1940

Page

4

Community park plan eyed for Port Allegany land gift

Corry readers learn of a proposed Worthwhile Community Development Project in Port Allegany using land donated by Glenn G. Mead of Philadelphia. The plan envisions a Mead Recreation Park with tennis courts and play areas, supported by local groups and possible federal aid, to become a regional recreation center.

Port Allegany Fair West Wayne Street City of Corry Glenn G. Mead Philadelphia Fort Allegany Dorry Columbus Avenue Gilly Cowell Gilly Cowell, Is Secepting the Property, Will Depend Upon the Aid Bi Hie Yin Mead I City Big Generis Tikursday Wil Develap

Six Million Vehicles Daily On 8696 Miles Of Highway

Harrisburg reports a Pennsylvania planning survey shows 5036.8 miles of primary road in 44 counties carry 1,294 vehicles per mile daily, while 30442 miles of secondary roads carry 464 per mile and rural roads add 1,975,818 vehicles daily. The study notes primary roads handle 65.48 percent of traffic, with more than 60 percent of all highway traffic using less than 89 percent of mileage.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Department of Highways Commonwealth Imit Planning Survey Unit General Assembly

Keep the Light of Democracy Burning In World War Effort

The text urges aid to the needy and youths, promotes tolerance and cooperation, and suggests revising the World War song to keep democracy alive. It calls for assisting others to build strength and hasten civilization's reconstruction after war.

America

Dazed text notes safety pins and births in Daily Dozen 1

The item references safety pins and hazards for babies with a campaign led by Dr. Gillette and Miss Waggoner at a Toys office. It reports a birth at Gerry hospital on November 17 and mentions a birthday celebration for Mrs. Edward Campbell in Spring Creek. Local social events include Equality Bridge games and prizes, plus a Kane County death and a Pitt Stane Pittsburgh visit.

Walter Edward Campbell Spring Creek

Fire crews respond to residence blaze on East South Street

Twenty years ago the fire department was called to the residence of Er A. 1 on East South Street yesterday to extinguish a blaze. The incident involved trouble locating gas and ended without further detail.

Er. A

Daily Quiz Answers From a Classified Page

Seven quiz items from a period classifieds page include questions about Madagascar dates, naval founders, Paraguay’s capital, Grand Rapids industry, solder metals, U S Senate rotation, Alaska sale, Adams Adams Adams, and the composer of God Bless America. The reader is asked to identify names, places, and facts from these prompts.

Ansswers Madagascar Joshua Humphreys John Barry Jolly Paul Jones David Purragut Paraguay Grand Rapids Mich United States Senate Adkavik Sellong Jatin Quincy Avimms America

Wallace May Face Heavy Task as New VP in Roosevelt Era

Column analyzes Henry A Wallace's role after Roosevelt's victory. It notes a split among Democrats between pro and anti New Deal factions, predicts battles over domestic policy like economy and agriculture, and weighs whether Wallace can unite anti New Dealers with Republicans on defense while handling domestic policy.

Congress House of Representatives Senate Henry A. Wallace Punt Roosevelt Sam Henry John N. Garner Garner Henry Wallace White House Capitol Wallace Jose Dill G.e.d F.D. R

Rev William Muhlenberg credited with early urban reform movement

Fragmentary notes trace William A Muhlenberg of New York as a pioneer of the early reform and public welfare efforts. Mentions milk nitre remedy and ancient dates around 460 to 937 B C. References to Hippocrates and James I and a possible professional player joining a college team.

William A. Muhlenberg New York Fig Lye Hibentidgen Himpocules

Old Mohawk Medicine: Cure Claims on Digestive Ailments

Claims a patent remedy named Old Mohawk Medicine can relieve constipation and body pains within hours. Advertises 4 week bottles for 95 cents or single bottle for 49 cents, urging use to expel waste and alleviate headaches indigestion and stiffness with Rexall Cut Rate Drugs as seller.

Avery

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