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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
3
Damp and cold conditions frame a Rotary Fair at the State Armory with events tonight through Saturday. Education and public notices include a board meeting Monday, registration for evening classes, and a wide array of local reports from commerce to public assistance.
Oil City officials report a break in a large water main near the Veach building caused a heavy flood in the Veach store basement about ten inches deep. The main line split at a tee near the hydrant, flooding the area and disrupting service until temporary repairs could be completed. No fires, but pavement damage and water jets spouted from the broken line.
C L White former executive director of the Erie county public assistance department will not be appointed to fill the post now held temporarily by Miss Margaret Catherine Little. The Times reports the board will ask the state employment department to conduct another civil service test to qualify a list of eligibles for the position. A meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon and White's name is expected to be considered.
Erie WPA officials announce an extension of a New York City program to counter prejudice against WPA workers and raise morale. Lieut Col Brehon Somerville leads the effort. local manager Guy Cleaver says WPA workers are industrious and not loafers. A New York survey shows many employers view WPA men as productive, countering fears about relief jobs.
Erie police press investigation after John Boats Butler aged 52 of 263 W Exon Street died from head injuries after being slugged during a suspected robbery attempt. Policewoman Elizabeth Jeffs claims foul play and notes Butler died September 24 at Hamob hospital from a skull fracture found at 3rd and Holland streets. Detectives seek two men seen with Butler in an east side cafe before the assault.
The Rotary Fair showcases G C Murphy Wonder Bread William Van Vieet and Warren Ealing Co. Jean Page and Evelyn Schneider perform Poet and Peasant. Exhibitors include N Cohen Sons Kent Corry Auto Supply Montgomery Ward and more. Food booths and entertainment abound with Fair plans and community support praised.
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