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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1942
Page
6
An anomalous meeting notice states the Mead Parish Association will convene at the Municipal Building this evening with a court of tax revision appearing on the final assessment. The session is scheduled for Monday evening and continues all day Tuesday at the Municipal building.
Three men from Marion and nearby areas were commuted to prison terms after pleading guilty to burglary and bank robbery at the Gold Standard National Bank in Marion. Frank B Sundey received 15 to 30 years with a 1000 dollar fine, Robert Wilson faced 15 to 80 years and an 800 dollar fine, for breaking and entering and compelling to divulge bank vault combinations. The crime occurred on November 3, 1982, and the men were arrested about three weeks later.
The report notes bounties paid for 200 weasels and 15 percent gray foxes in Lycoming and Mifflin counties, with 89 weasels counted. A minor auto collision on West South Street involved Leith Spencer and Wicker Nish with one car badly damaged. The estate of Robert B Keppel of Gerry was listed for probate in Erie. John Kepel of Corry named administrator. Ei vin Bjornstad will perform at United Brethren in Geistburgh tonight. A car collision at North Center and Park Place between Tudwig Owulslel at 415 Chott Street and Ross Fleming of North Corry. Deer hunters moving into Pennsylvania’s big woods. season opens Monday, November 30.
A 20 year old seaman from Olean, Ranio, died aboard the cruiser Boise. He was among 110 casualties as the ship engaged enemy forces. Navy Secretary Frank Knox notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lowia Rarle, of Wayne Street.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Maple Street home for Mrs Lar Mf Eawards with Rev James Comers of Emmanuel Episcopal Church officiating. Pallbearers included C F Bliss B J Lewis Ralph Fogle Sidney B Histon Wallace M Young and John Ricker. Interment followed at Pie Grove cemetery. Relatives from Williamsville and Columb were among out of town attendees.
Advert the discomfort of piles can be relieved by SAN-CURA Ointment. It promises relief from sting and itching and is sold at drug stores. It also notes SAN-CURA Soap for washing and recommends applying the ointment after washing.
Three Republican candidates for speaker of the 1943 Pennsylvania Legislature protested a party ruling and said they remain in the race. Montgomery's Witvier, Lancaster's Harry E. Trout, Venango's John H. Messinney, Bucks' Thomas B. Stockham, and Lebanon's H. David Sarge weighed in, while party leaders and county delegates urged broader input as January 5 assembly convenes.
Funeral services for the late Gerald Preble at Corry were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o clock. Rev J Hal Smith conducted with assistants Harley Thompson Leon Prostor Orel Tompkin Tynn Sill Patt Smith and Ora Gibbons. Interment in Beaverdam cemetery. Wattsburg lodge I C F conducted committal with Frank Chaffee noble grand H B Burtham chaplain. A lodge delegation attended. Neighbors friends and relatives filled the church with florals. Visitors included Captain and Mrs Merle Preble Fort Benning Ga Mrs Edith Dustin Mr and Mrs Richard Dukin Robert and Thomas Duta Mr and Mrs Crawford of Sele Mr and Mrs Erneste Thiem Akron Ohio Mrs Minnie McAllister Jamestown NY Rev A Higley Little Cooley and Howard Preble Newport.
Elmer E Clark born August 7 1869 in Crawford County died suddenly at his home this morning. He lived in Titusville area after farm work but recently moved to Pine Grove burial planned. Survived by wife Mina a son and a daughter five grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters and one brother. Body at Bracken Keating funeral Home with services set for 2 pm Monday. The Library of Congress in Washington noted as the world’s largest library.
Funeral services for Alvah W Covell were held at Davian funeral home Wednesday at one o clock with Rev H R Harris officiating. Relatives and neighbors attended and offerings reflected the esteem for the deceased. Bearers were C B Wiley Joseph E Guignon Edward J Lewis W M Sandburg Clyde Cook and Frank Frost. Interment Pine Grove cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mrs Walters Guignon of Philadelphia and Mr McClure of Wellsville New York.
In Clearfield Pennsylvania Burgess Robert H Ducas ordered strict enforcement of a revived curfew to curb youth loitering. He cited eight bicycles stolen last week and several cars stolen in the past month, all recovered with some damage and youths held responsible. Curfew will be signaled at 8:45 nightly until further notice.
A Thanksgiving Day service was held at Pipa Church of Christ Scientist in Corry on Park Street at 10 20 am. The First Church in Corry followed the Mother Church custom with a lessons sermon on Thanksgiving. Readings from the Bible and Christian Science text were led by Mrs Blanche Bunnell and Miss Mildred Tillotson. The soloist Mrs Harry Spicer sang A Song of Thanksgiving as congregants shared testimonies of healing and blessings from the past year.
Services for Thomas Lamona of Columbus were held Wednesday afternoon at the Community church with Rev. William E. Garnet and Rev. John Waite presiding. Pallbearers Perry Mead, Arthur Hill, Garcla Faulkner, and John Obrn served. interment followed at West Lawn Cemetery. Local attendees included Cara Rowse, Mrs. Leon Wynn, and John Obrn from Cory.
Holatein dairy heifers in demand at 20 dollars each. Bull free with head for non related. Best of breeding from Homestead Farms, Mc Gray, N. Dial 30-631 for 11 weeks old pigs.
Edinboro seaman Masoyell Case Jr. 18, machinist mate second class in the naval reserve, was reported killed in action during the period November 1 to 15. Case, nephew of Mrs. Clarenes S. Case of 1422 West 11th Street, enlisted in the Navy in August.
Buffalo livestock markets show hogs firm with 170-240 lb range at 74.00-140.10, cattle steady, calves strong to 17.00, and sheep lamb prices near 15-19, while Pittsburgh reports demand for apples and potatoes steady with varied regional prices and New York mixed commodity quotes across fruits, vegetables, and meats. Wall Street notes a cautious, selective stock market day with minor price changes and a long list of industrials and utilities quoted.
Assumed toledo Nov 27 seven year old Charles Tabbotson held for juvenile authorities after sheriffs deputies say he shot and killed his sister Rita 10 following her tattling on him. Deputies say Charles was mad at Rita for informing their father of a wrongdoing.
A garbled sports item lists names like Amherst, Boslan, and Brooklyn alongside scattered terms about players and positions. The text is incomprehensible, mixing references to baseball and football without clear events, dates, teams, or outcomes.
Readable fragments describe a college hearing with references to Cleveland, Alume, and a list of names and places. The text remains unclear and partial, offering no verifiable actions or outcomes.
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