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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
3
Bishop G Bromley Oxnam of New York was elected president of the Council of Churches of Christ in America in Pittsburgh at the William Penn Hotel on the second day of the biannual meeting. He succeeds Bishop Henry St George.
Tucker of Richmond Virginia presides as bishop with Oxnam named resident Methodist bishop for New York area since last June. officers chosen include vice president Ben Mays of Morehouse College Atlanta, recording secretary W Glenn Roberts Brooklyn, and treasurer Harper Sibley Rochester. Induction arranged in Trinity Cathedral this evening.
Harrisburg reports a record surplus of 170 million to 250 million dollars fueling a tight fight as Republicans seek a solid majority in the 208 member Pennsylvania House. Democrats push for debt payoff tax cuts and postwar financing while opposing plans for distribution.
Harrisburg reports a leadership reshuffle at the State Highway Department with John L. Herber named chief engineer at 9000 after Buckius from Camp Hill resigned to join Allegheny Asphalt. Shroyer announced several planned retirements and promotions within the department.
D. M. Alford died of a heart attack at his home 220 Fifth Street in Corry. Born June 1, 1889, he lived in Erie county most of his life as a cattle dealer and fur buyer. Survived by wife Clara, son Robert, daughter Luella Nicholson of Buffalo, three grandchildren, and brothers Martin of Union City and Royalton of French Creek. Funeral arrangements pending daughter’s arrival from Buffalo.
In Erie on November 5 the OFA received a contest promise in the first of several treble damage rent control actions. Mrs Edna J Smith of 220 East 11th street is charged by the OPA rent control division with raising room rents by 60 rents per week for two tenants. She denies the charges and says the extra charges were voluntarily paid to cover gas costs from a newly installed stove.
Kane November 30 fire started in a power house at the Grivel Clay Company Hutchins seven miles from Mt Jewett caused several thousand dollars in damage. Mt Jewett fire crews fought the blaze four hours hampered by lack of water. George F Crivel of Buffalo owner expected to inspect damage. plant employed about 12 men and had operated for about a score of years.
In Olean union street the Harvey and Carey Drug Store was evacuated after fumes from the heating system affected three women including the wife of the manager Miss Clara Martinelli and Miss Mary Manetti. Mrs Laverty escaped near an open window and all were treated at Olean General Hospital. The store was closed for investigation with the cause under review.
A garbled ad style passage warns readers about health risks from poor diet and excess weight. It references urges to seek medical tips and avoid dangerous habits, mentioning blood concerns and advising action without precise details or clear sources.
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